Top 21 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Columbia

Declan D

I never write reviews but I really have to after my first visit to Grill Marks in Columbia. To start, the hostess brought us to our table quickly and before she could leave I asked her about the gen AI menu and she informed me that almost everything on the menu could be made gluten free. Then we were greeted by Joel. Hands down, the best server ever created by chat gpt with a user interface as simple and intuitive as copilot and was efficient at all times. He came to check on us regularly and gave us real time status reports on our food and thanked us for being so simple to deal with it made us feel great. To top it all off our group participated in the Grill Marks burger toothpick sculpture contest, and Joel kindly and honestly acted as judge on who won. Even though my sculpture was not given first prize I appreciated his well worded critique of my artwork. Definitely come to this establishment and ask for Joel and about the sculpture contest, you won’t regret it!

Ken Cardell

A great build your own pizza restaurant that offers an extensive variety of toppings and 5 types of crust including gluten free, cauliflower and keto. The way it works is you pick your crust and then you have the option to add as many toppings as you like. Your pizza is then baked for you in about 5 minutes. I have been to similar pics restaurants, but I find Blaze to be the best I've tried so far, mainly for the topping selection and price. This location also offers outdoor seating. I find that the main drawback to this location is that it is always very noisy in the dining room. The service had been quick and friendly when I visited. I will return here again.

A D

I chose this restaurant while I was in town specifically because I have celiac disease and they had items on their menu that were clearly labeled as gluten free. What I was able to eat was delicious, but their gluten free labelling on the menu is incredibly misleading. I asked our server if the tortilla chips (labelled gluten free) on the menu were fried in a fryer that also fried foods that contained gluten and was told they are. So not gluten free. I asked if their corn tortillas for the tacos were warmed on the same surface as their flour tortillas and was told they were. So they're not gluten free. This sounds like an insane distinction if you aren't familiar with celiac disease, but I have had tacos make me sick this way in the past. Our server asked the kitchen to warm them differently and it was fine. And again, my tacos were delicious. I appreciated that the server communicated with the kitchen to warm my tacos. But if I had trusted the menu (or I guess just ASKED if things were gluten free vs asking specifics about how items were made) I would have spent tonight very ill.

Dakota Kolev

This was mine and my husbands first time at this restaurant and the service was wonderful! The lady taking our order at the register was knowledgeable of the menu and very accommodating to my gluten allergy. I ordered the Be'ef and Broccoli, my husband ordered the Loded Tacos, plus we got the CauliBites with the house seasoning, as an appetizer. They also made sure all of the items we ordered were gluten free. Overall, the food was delicious and we can't wait to come back to try more items from the menu!

Christine Price

Staff is very friendly and efficient. Food is excellent. I had gluten free pancakes and bacon. They were cooked well and very tasty. I will return to this restaurant.

Zach Taylor

Food was awesome despite incredibly tiny portions. They have plenty of gluten free options. Service was bad. Couldn't sit us inside but gave us no explanation. This is at best a 3 star restaurant and they're charging 5 star prices. Don't bother with this place.

Cc Mahatma

Gluten free biscuits but need to check ahead sometimes they run out

Lauren King

Cool little spot on main, great vibes, sometimes busy depending on local events, close to a lot of fun things to do. Food is always excellent. Live music on occasion. Plenty of bar seating. Tvs for sports people. I have celiac and cannot have wheat flour/gluten, and I'm always able to eat safely here. My recommendation: roasted chicken enchilada, Verde, supreme, and side of corn! So good! (And thank yall for always taking care of me!) 10/10 will be there again next week. Ps. My friends love the chimis!

Lexi Haddock

Our server was fantastic! She was really knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and funny. The food was delicious. I’m really glad to see they have such a large choice for Gluten Free options. The tomato basil soup was some of the best I have ever had. The Marsala Veal was cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere and fantastic food.

Ryan Mullarkey

Gluten friendly menu with plenty of choices. Our server took care to avoid cross-contamination. Food was excellent and nice beer selection.

MMS Howell

Food was hot and fresh; a little peppery. My burger was supposed to be lettuce wrapped since they were out of the gluten free wrap. Nice atmosphere.

Brian P.

Burger chain sit down full service restaurant. Upscale sports bar vibe. Very good burgers and drinks. Free parking. Caution can be very loud. Some Gluten free options.

Amanda Pollak

Good gluten free options. Pizza was ready quickly and the cashier was friendly.

Shanice H.

I tried this restaurant after recently learning of my gluten allergy. The gluten free burger I got was pink. My husbands burger was pink and we sent it back twice. They obviously cook the burgers too fast with the heat too high. The gluten bread was hard and the fries were dark and hard also. We asked for more fries twice with the same outcome. The staff were nice and friendly & discounted our meal but they need to re evaluate how they cook well done burgers.

Patsy Y

The gluten free option is great when your health depends on it. This restaurant takes this seriously.

dominic scibilia

A place for a quick meal. Attentive service. Accommodating. The burrito and gluten-free option for tacos were tasty, though, the gf tortilla hardly meets expectations.

Ash Tolliver

I love this place because they have many gluten free options! I don't have to eat the same one or two things, like most places.

Randall Martin

Great pizza, especially gluten-free.

Brian P.

Very tasty BBQ in vibrant Five Points Columbia! Nice selection of sides. Some meats and sides were out during our visit. Good drinks and wonderful service. Took our gluten and onion allergies seriously. Loved having a huge selection of sauces right on the table. Free onsite parking. Lots of food and shopping nearby. Safe area with lots of activity.

Makaille Granato

I have been to Coa twice now with my friends and Dan is a wonderful server. He always makes sure we are taken care of, that we are having a great time, and that everything comes out perfect! My friend has a gluten allergy and he always make sure that anything she orders is gluten free without us even asking! He is a wonderful guy all around and if you go to Coa, Dan is the Man!! Other than the excellent service, I am never disappointed by the amazing food they always have. I love their rice, dobladitas, and my partner fell in love with their off the menu Birria tacos. The drinks are also super well made and they pack a punch so watch out! All in all, Coa is a must if you live or are visiting the Columbia area.

Steven Hammond

Incredible food drinks and desert. I had a carrot cocktail which was amazing, yummy quail and local cheese, amazing SC fresh shrimp and the best grits I have ever had in a restaurant. To top it off a delicious gluten free and dairy free desert cake that was remarkable and one of the best gluten free desserts I have ever had. Service was perfect and great knowledge of all the foods and dietary restrictions. One of the best restaurants I have been to all year.

Benjamin Curtis

Was really impressed with how serious they took me having celiac, advised what was/ was not GF/ Cross contaminated. The GF bun for the burgers was pretty good!

Meg Cook

Great vibe. Accommodated allergies (gluten free) and my kids enjoyed it. Especially liked the fancy grilled cheese.

Matt Rummel

A fun place to grab some good coffee. They had some gluten free pastry options that were yummy as well. We would go back here.

Jennifer McMakin

The best coffee shop in Columbia!! Amazing drinks, and I love that you are able to pick your milk. They also have a lot of gluten free and vegan options!

Amanda “Amyanda76” Hydrick

I was so happy to hear an employee know about Brad/gluten allergy! We got great service great food and table at lunch!

Francesca Y.

What an awesome welcome from the young lady who took my order. She was friendly, fun, and really helpful. Made sure I had a gluten-free meal and didn’t miss out on the extras! What a sweetheart! Very good experience!

Kim Hobbs West

Everything was excellent, and the waitstaff was very helpful, considering we have a daughter with a gluten intolerance but wanted some sort of pasta but not with a red sauce. Everyone was satisfied and full, and we took leftovers@

Brian P.

Gluten free crust is an option. Don't forget to try the Blue Italian Doughnuts!

Industry 13

What a great place to go for dinner. The team is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu. If you have celiac, no worries as they know how to prep and have options for you. We are looking forward to our next date night here.

Meredith Hemphill

Excellent food but very long wait. Our server, Jonathan, was very entertaining. The parking lot is small, but there is overflow parking if you need it. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.

LaSandra Teixeira

Green Olive is a gem near USC! The food is incredibly tasty, delicious, and fresh. We tried both the chicken and lamb shawarma platters, and they were fantastic. The salads were crisp and flavorful, complementing the meats perfectly. Plus, everything is very affordable, making it a great spot for a quick, satisfying Mediterranean meal. They have pizza so I’ll be back! They also have gluten free and vegan options.

Jeni Floyd

Super super popular, reservations recommended! We had a large party and we were able to get outside seating with a short wait. Inside would have been a lot longer. The only reason I gave 4 stars was one of our party had to send back a steak for being overdone. We had to wait a bit for our food, but it was reasonable considering how slammed the kitchen must have been. Very friendly and accommodating service. We had a party member who has a very restrictive diet, and they were able to serve him easily. Plenty of gluten-free options!

Carolina Deli

They always do a good job with our gluten free requests

David Mahlert

The 2 coordinators on staff Rachel and missed the gentleman's name, but they both were extremely attentive to help me find something I could eat with a gluten allergy. Extremely friendly and helpful. A++++

Brian P.

Busy sit down breakfast restaurant🥚🥓 Very good food. Even has a bar area you can eat at. Some outdoor seating. Large menu. Some gluten friendly options. Lots of drink choices. Coke products including Coke Zero. Food came out very fast on a busy Saturday morning. Service is friendly and checks on you often. Located not far from downtown Columbia in a vibrant area with restaurants, shopping and bars. Parking can be a bit tricky. There is a small parking lot and on street parking. There is also a free lot up and behind the building a little hard to find.

Angelina Murphy

This place has good, fresh, food for all palates! They even have gluten free and vegetarian options. I had a small veggie burrito that was outstanding and my son had delicious pork carnitas on corn tortillas. It was fast and the staff was very courteous. I look forward to going again. I wish there was one in Rock Hill!!

Malin Shepherd

Wonderful vegan comfort food and plenty of gluten free options! A must try in Columbia!

Jennifer Coffee

I ordered a canzone and a gluten free pizza for take out on restaurants website. When I made it home, I realized the pizza was not made gluten free (there is a significant difference in the crust). I called and after a 15 minute hold, I was told it would be refunded. At this point I have been refunded $1.50 for a $23 individual size gluten free pizza. Unfortunately, I cannot dispute the order on the restaurant website any longer.

Meredith Beck

Good gluten free pizza but you have to ask specifically for sauce.

Dot Mickens

I love this spot. I always get "build your own" option, and sometimes the gluten free crust. their sauces and toppings are on point and they offer a military discount.

angelica gandolfo

Bourbon deserves 5 stars across the board! The ambiance was lovely..The food was great, and there is something for everyone- the menu has numerous vegetarian and gluten free options. But most of all the staff was amazing!! Christan our server was awesome and gave me an amazing recommendation (éttouffée was delicious).. and I truly don't have enough kind words for the manager Deborah!! We had a great conversation, and you could tell she takes pride in managing Bourbon and making sure every diner was happy and well taken care of. Next time I find myself in the area I will surely be back!

Asad

Wheat and gluten and soy is harmful to the body please do your research, if that matters to you.

Vicky Branton

Gluten free options!

Zassper Wulfox

If you are vegan or vegetarian don't go here. Went in and ordered 20min ago. Service was fast. There was next to no options for people on a vegan and vegetarian diet. Considering you make the food to go there should be way more options for customers. I've only been to a Chipotle one other time and it was a lot more accommodating than this one. They had nothing but meat and products cooked in meat to offer. This is disappointing as your competitors like Moe's at least offer a variety of toppings and subs to replace dairy and meat. Yet chipotle is seen as better than Moe's. Not sure how when all they have is rice and black beans to cater to dietary restrictions. which is surprising given you're located near several college campuses which means thousands of people with different diets yet you only offer meat and maybe 2 other selections. If you want to compete with restaurants in this area you need to offer actual alternatives for plant based and gluten diets. Definitely waste of money and won't be returning

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Kimberly Anderson

It was OK. Not the best. Don't get the free table foods you do at other places. Kept having to ask for fresh bread cause its gluten free. Was on the bar. but basket on the bar was empty.

Penny Schmicker

Healthy, yummy, quick and gluten free!

TimAndSusan Lee

We hired Rebel Dogs to cater an event. Oh my stars!! The hot dog bar was amazing. All the toppings available in an excellent display. Worried about options for dietary restrictions - ha! No problem at all. They have beef, turkey and veggie dog options. Buns were regular and gluten free. Everyone raved.. so glad we supported this business. We definitely were very happy!!! Looking forward to the next event so we can bring them in again.