Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Ocean City

Julie Hotopp

Great breakfast food. We had omelets, OJ, and pancakes. We were starving so no leftovers, but generous portions. Allowed us to skip lunch while we visited the national park. Food arrived very quickly. Staff were friendly. Many gluten free options. Not a dedicated GF kitchen but I didn't have any issues despite being very sensitive.

Derrick Moyer

This is a great place if you are gluten free! They have gluten free crepes which are absolutely delicious!! I recommend them highly! The staff is wonderful and make you feel like you are a regular.

Kaitlin Fernandez

Delicious crepes. My kids love the sweet ones. They had an oreo one and a oh nutella one. I am gluten free and they have gf crepe options!

Paul Swenarton

Our Waiter Jose was so great. One person in our party has a gluten allergy and he was thoughtful enough to bring her GF bread and her own Olive Oil as well as alert her to the cous cous not being GF. Great experience

Noa K

If I could give this place a hundred stars I would! I have diet restrictions (gluten and dairy) and it's rare that I find myself with so many options on a breakfast menu. My dining companion is vegetarian and was similarly delighted by the wide range of offerings. Our waitress, Malia, was absolutely lovely and very knowledgable about allergies and food sensitivities. I also have to say that the gluten-free waffles were the best ones I've ever had at a restaurant!

Brent Ott

Fantastic final lunch on this NYE trip AND tremendous gluten free experience for my wife! We will be back

Bethany Butler

I really enjoyed my food and drink. My family was not as impressed. I had an Irish coffee with a club on a gluten-free bun. The sandwich had a huge amount of turkey, and the bacon was nice and crisp. It came with a lot of chips. I needed to ask for mayo as it only came with a small smear of Dijon. One kid had the same on a pretzel bun and enjoyed his as well, but also said his was dry and added mayo. 2 kids and my husband tried the mac and cheese. They all said it was mid. It was explained as sticky and dry. It was not creamy at all. The crab mac seemed to have cheese on the top and bottom but not the middle. One kid said they tasted the crab in the mac, and the other one said they couldn't taste it at all. She barely touched her meal, and we came in hungry! The thing that brought the rating down the most was my husband's meal. The ceasar salad did not have enough dressing to even speak on the flavor. The rack of ribs maybe had 2.5 ounces of meat. That "rack" was about as big as my husbands palm. It was one of their higher priced dishes and was totally disappointing. The barbecue sauce was an afterthought. It was smeared on and not even put back into the oven to caramelize. My husband also had some wine that he said tasted like box wine. One kid had fish and chips. I tasted the fish. I thought it was pretty good. The batter could have been lighter. The inside was a little mushy. Kid didn't really eat his meal. He had half of his dad's mac and my chips. But that worked out. My hubby was able to substitute his lacking meal. One kid had nachos. He enjoyed them and almost finished. This is from a kid who complains about nothing. A true gem in this world! All in all, for the price, we felt "mom could do better." In fact, my husband said he could do better. In all fairness, I love being in the kitchen and have about 20 years of making things from scratch, but it hurts when we spend $250 and are not satisfied. The service was great. Atmosphere was bar like. Food was only there to soak up alcohol if you had 1 too many drinks and had to beg the kitchen to turn on the fryer 30 minutes before closing.

Colleen Gratzer

My husband and I ate here for the first time and just before sunset. Loved the atmosphere, especially watching the sunset from the main dining area. Munir was our server. He was prompt, responsive, attentive and personable. I warned him I would be the problem diner with my dairy and gluten allergies, LOL. He was great about it. He consulted with the chef about what I was interested in eating. Food was awesome. I had the steak and bites of my husband's catfish. Everything was delicious. My husband loved the Mississippi Mud. I liked the cosmos. LOL. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back. Thanks, Munir!

Jennifer Webb

Grotto is the best pizza. Gluten free deep dish pizza is awesome. Nice salads too.

Jessica Horn

This will now be a must eat spot when we travel to OC. The gluten-free options were great! The Mahi dish...Holy smokes y'all!!!

Horatio McDowney

Great food at this place and (again): Ocean City DOES have Gluten Free options. This place has Gluten Free sandwich bread selections for signature sandwiches. I had the Honey Do Chicken sandwich Gluten Free and it was a delight. The atmosphere was very, very well decorated but being a JW makes skeletons and all kinda creepy.

Emily Morgan

Very gluten free friendly! I felt very safe eating there with my daughter that has celiac disease. Our food was amazing and the drinks were yummy. Having a playground there for our wild child was amazing. We loved sitting in the sand and listening to music. We got there at 430 and had zero wait. When we left closer to 6, the line was insane. Definitely recommend going a bit early. We will definitely be returning!

Delaney Ford

Wow! This place was delicious! Hands down sooo yummy! I am so in love. This was my first time visiting here and I loved the meal. Gluten free pancakes, eggs and a turkey sausage patty! Wow. I was nervous with my gluten allergy but I called in advance and talked to Carol and she was so friendly and told me that they make sure the fryers are separate for allergies and do not worry. Everything was so organized and absolutely delicious. Also, the wait was long but when Carol came by with a smile it eased the atmosphere of waiting for food. I loved the server as well Mitch. He was friendly and quick to get my order. Very good customer service! I will be back and hope everyone can visit this place in Ocean City Maryland. It was worth the wait! 🥰❤️👏🏾

Horatio McDowney

First of all, don't believe that there are no Gluten Free options in Ocean City. This small, super clean, super nice restaurant does! Actually, they are a bit over the top, check the pics on my wife's spaghetti to go. It came with everything on the pics and the salad. (She said the bread was absolutely professional) My GF pizza is there too, which was pretty good. Great food and great service.

Kristen Bain

Delicious food and terrific service. They accommodated my allergy needs with care and patience. I am celiac so to eat gluten free at a sandwich shop is very special.

Cheryl E

Gluten free roll fell apart but that I guess should be expected. Drinks were good and everyone working there was pleasant

Steve S

I'm on vacation so we don't really know what's out here. These guys helped a ton over the phone suggesting getting around the wife's gluten allergy. Take-out food was great, but they forgot to put the Pico and melted butter in the bag... I guess no one's perfect

Laura McCarthy

We randomly chose Lizzie’s at the last minute after seeing a facebook post in a gluten free group, and we were so pleasantly surprised! The food was excellent quality and I am so grateful for the care that Matt took with our order containing multiple allergies. He took time to ask about the allergies and also to notify the kitchen of our special order. I have honestly never had anyone working in restaurant care so much about my food allergies. It was refreshing. -So grateful, Laura.

Cherie Cotsonas

Sweet staff, great food and relaxing atmosphere! Bring yourself here and enjoy the wide variety of Asian cuisine. Sushi was great! Vegetarian and Gluten free options.

Lex Decker

Gluten free options, however if you were looking for crab, almost every crab dish can not be gluten free :(

Catherine kania

Great Experience for an allergy sufferer!! Gluten free crust was awesome and made extra effort to let me know the ingredients (I suffer from many food allergies). They made my pizza the way I needed it and with a smile. Everyone in our party loved the food!

Joe Nash

They were absolutely accomodating to gluten and dairy allergies and helped navigate the menu while still enjoying a delightful meal. Great views and lots for the kids to do and see.

Cody Lick

Online gluten free menu is supposed to be the most recent, that says 2 items are safe to consume, but the paper menu is outdated per the hostess, yet the manager says the paper menu is the most recent and online wasn’t updated since 2020. Server couldn’t tell a single thing that did or didn’t have gluten in and said anything can be made gluten free by substituting the gluten ingredients for gluten free. Left without even trying to order, server was busy having social hour and couldn’t even be bother to apologize or attempt to get any clarification for us about our food concerns as a patron with celiac(gluten allergy). Called the manager after going elsewhere and with an attitude was told the paper menu is most recent and that the servers AREN’T REQUIRED TO KNOW THE MENU OR ALLERGENS. That’s the most absurd thing I have ever heard from a manager at any food place. Manager didn’t even bother to apologize for the inconvenience of which menu to go by, and was only willing to stand behind the employee who said gluten food was safe for a celiac to eat. Absolute joke of a place and will not be returning ever again, used to be our favorite place to eat

Austin Stevens

Great food for a reasonable price! Our server Tugba and the rest of the staff were very friendly and accommodated our gluten allergy. The interior is nice as well. One of the better restaurants in the area.

Jess Prytulka

They have some gluten free options including gf buns. Server Abood was great.

Kayla Hunter

So delicious!! I got the peach honey ginger kombucha from the fridge (if you bring the jar back you get a discount!) and it was the perfect amount of sweet and spice. I also had the hummus and veggie sandwich on gluten free bread and the quinoa chips. Very tasty and the amount of food served was great. I will be back to try the acai bowls! Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free and vegan options.

Crystal Miller

Five stars does not do this place justice! I have never experienced such kind treatment in a restaurant in my life. I am vegetarian with Celiac disease (gluten-free). I had a falafel gluten-free wrap which was one of my top 10 best meals. My husband had steak kabob and said it was great. Highly recommend giving this place a try. 😁

Mark Lehm

I wanted to share my recent dining experience at The Hobbit. We've always looked forward to dinner here as my family and I have celiac disease, so we've always appreciated the restaurant's gluten-free options. However, our latest visit was disappointing. We were surprised that two of our favorite appetizers, the steak carpaccio, and a scallop dish, were no longer on the menu. Instead, we tried the featured dishes: the Verde soup, which tasted like it might have been store-bought, and the ribeye, which was decent but overpriced. This experience has left me feeling hesitant about returning.

Anthony Formichella

Great Mexican food in a convenient location. Gluten free options on the menu or substitute corn tortillas.

J S

Pizza here is amazing, they have gluten free options too. Highly recommend!

Ang

Nice coffee shop with good service. Ordered a cold brew with oat milk and a sandwich on a gluten free bagel, both were delicious!

Surbhi Kanotra

Awesome little shop with great foundation pasta dishes. Wish they had gluten-free options for my boyfriend.

Amy Bowman

They were extra accommodating of a gluten intolerance, beyond what I see from most restaurants. It made for a great experience for all of us. We all really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the games. We will be back!

Antoinette Colon-Davidson

Gluten free options were good

Paul Westoven

The staff when we dined was excellent. The food was delicious as usual. The service stood out. It was busy yet we were offered refills at our table numerous times. The restaurant was busy but our food was prepared fast, hot and delicious. It is always nice to have access to a gluten free option that is so amazing every time.

Emily Balazs

Pleasing atmosphere & good coffee. If you order food, just know it takes at least 30 minutes to receive it. Coffee comes out almost immediately, though! So just plan accordingly. Otherwise, great customer service & great coffee. We ordered a breakfast sandwich, gluten-free bread, & a Sunset breakfast burrito that was described as "Dynamite!" 😁

Kyle Jernigan

Delicious shrimp tacos, gluten-free friendly, fun atmosphere, super nice waitress. Will come back!

Phoebe Wooods-Orsini

The place was crazy. It was a Holiday weekend. Had to wait over an hour for a table. Service was nice. Food was good, and they even have Gluten Free buns. Band was load. Nice place over all.

Tracy Donahue

Was in town for the weekend and upon online recommendations, I figured we'd give Toast a try. So glad we did! I have a gluten allergy and the pizza was amazing and safe. The others had pizza and a steak and cheese which i was told the best theyve ever had! Would highly recommend! Waiter was super nice too and can't forget the beautiful view!

Chris Kohout

Over all this place was fabulous. I highly recommend a reservation as the first night we tried to come it was totally booked. They only serve traditional cocktails, but they are made well, and they have a decent wine selection as well. We got the garden salads with house dressing and mozzarella caprice. Both were really good. I got the Bolognese sauce with a gluten-free penne and highly recommend it. If you are gluten-free, you know that all pasta is not created equal, theirs is pretty awesome. My husband got the Timballo Abruzzi, which was a lamb cardamom lasagna variation, and was very tasty. The lamb tortellini only got four out of five stars because the sauce was a bit runny. The chicken Parmesan was pretty awesome, but the penne, with marinara side was lackluster. Overall we absolutely recommend this place.

Pamela Friend

Best gluten free pepperoni pizza ever! Sauce was delicious and fresh tasting. Edges of crust nice and crisp.

Angelique

Stopped in while in OC for a volleyball tournament. I hate crowds so I try to avoid all the popular beach spots, which led me to DRY 85. As a bourbon lover, I thought their selection was great and I enjoyed trying some of the private barrel options with the flight. The bartender/server was knowledgeable both on the drinks and food menu, explaining the variety of gluten free options. I got a burger without bun and it was a good amount of food at a fair price (wish I took a pic).

karen renaud

Most knowledgeable waitress ever about menu. Especially which items available gluten free.

Melissa Lenhart

Our site seeing tour guide recommended Harborside, he mentioned them having the best crab cakes in ocean city. My husband and I ate dinner there the next evening. Food did not disappoint. He enjoyed the crabcakes and in the fish. I also have a gluten allergy. I chose the grilled mahi mahi. Very delicious, no gluten reaction

Jennholt

Anyone know if they offer any gluten free options?

Robert Romasko

Delicious! Gluten Free Friendly. Gluten free toast with designated toaster. Manager is gluten free so it was nice to eat without worry. Leah was excellent!

Carol Wayson

Double check with the chef when the menu says gluten free because it isn’t. We ordered an item on the menu that says it’s gluten-free and asked the server if it really was. She said that it must be if it says it. Then she asked the chef and we were told that after the menus were printed the chef changed the recipes and they are NOT gluten-free even though the menu states that they are. We have brought this up to the manager but nothing has changed. Be careful if you have a severe gluten issue.

Donna Linkins

We had a fabulous dinner here. McKensie (spelling) was fantastic! I am celiac, and she was on it. If she didn't know she asked. I had the seafood imperial, with green beans and rice. The entire meal was amazing. Two people had the crab cakes, and are very picky about their crab cakes and they loved them as well. Also, someone at our table got the Salomon. He loved it as well. Two of us got the bread pudding as a finish, they thought it was amazing, but should add raisins hahaha Only down part was the music was way to loud and and the choice was not really dinner time friendly. Thank you for a lovely evening

Theresa Keller

Fresh bread made there every morning!!!! Can it get any better than that?! Yes, the answer is yes it can!! We went for breakfast and they had so many great options. You are covered if you are hungry, gluten free, keto, not very hungry or just want something healthy! They have you covered! The monkey break is absolutely amazing!! Head on over and enjoy!

Jane

The food is fantastic. I require gluten free and they do well to accommodate