Top 32 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore in Hilton Head Island

Amber Easterling

I felt like I was in Heaven when I walked in! 100% gluten-free! I could have anything! This was the best grilled cheese I’ve had in my life! And my blueberry scone was amazing! I took the coffee cake with me for breakfast tomorrow! I cannot wait until my next visit!! And they make ordering ahead on their App so easy!

OMAS HAUS

I don’t like to spread negativity but what I experienced here bothered me so much that I feel I need to call out the individual. My husband and I went here on a whim to get coffee and dessert (they have two wonderful gluten free desserts). The actual restaurant here is very nice, however upon Aririving we approached the hostess stand and while the hostess ( who was very polite and welcoming) was trying to communicate with us about where we would like to sit a lady standing at the bar, interrupted our conversation very loudly and said “ you can sit anywhere you want” while she may have had good intentions, she was obviously an owner or manager, her over bearing interjecting suggested that the hostess was to incompetent to communicate with us on her own and find us the right table. We sat down in the bar area and our kind waiter came to get our order and we ate our delicious desserts and drank our coffee. At some point our waiter was behind the bar trying to make a Bloody Mary. The same lady still standing at the end of the bar yells at him across the bar as he takes out the Bloody Mary mix from underneath the bar “ SHAKE THAT UP”, before he has a chance to respond she yells at him again, and once he realizes she is yelling at him he gently shakes the bottle, again, since I guess this was not not good enough for her, even louder she yells with disdain and irritation “SHAKE THE BLOODY MARY MIX”, the proceeds to roll her eyes. He was flustered and a little humiliated at this point and I felt for him. I would just like to say to whoever owns or runs this establishment, I noticed that there was Christian music playing through the speakers. Is this Christian behavior? This waiter was clearly somewhat new and trying to figure things out. He was. a little slow, but he was very kind and polite. What happened to patiently teaching someone with respect? A negative personality like this can affect your whole restaurant, while I understand everyone can have a bad day, when is it ok to humiliate someone, just because you have a little power?

jenna malamud

Food and service was wonderful. I came here a few days in a row on my vacation! The waitlist was accurate and gave me flexibility to walk around. Also - I have celiac and the menu was extremely easy to navigate as someone with an allergy!

Colin McCranie

We had excellent broiled shrimp and scallops. The inside was very nice and on a good day the patio seating would be nice. We came here because we read it had good safety precautions for those with gluten issues (like Celiac disease). The staff was knowledgeable about this and our daughter enjoyed eating out trying grilled shrimp and veggies. Would definitely come back.

Michelle Long

This is delicious! I got salted caramel in chocolate cone and hubby got rum banana pudding in coconut cone and we are both very pleased with our choices. Read another review about gluten free options so we needed to check it out. Did NOT disappoint!!!

Janek Nikicicz

Amazing place to grab a bite. Think "Chipotle" but higher quality and good. The staff is friendly, the food is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the outdoor seating area is nice. And the queso is gluten free! In fact, everything they have on the line is gluten free (not the burrito wrap obviously). I would take this over most of the overpriced stuffy restaurants in the area on most days.

Brad Rubini

Great server, the pizza was very good, my wife had a gluten free pizza and was very happy with it. I enjoyed mine too.

robert caola

Best food in the area. Everything was fresh and they are turning everything over to be gluten free so celiacs are not to worry.

Amber Easterling

So many gluten free options listed on the menu! The lemon chicken soup was delicious as well as the chicken kebab plate.

Haute Interiors LLC

We didn’t realize this gem has been here 14 years! But, I am thankful we finally discovered it on our last trip to HH. Better late than never! I was initially impressed as I was walking to get inside, at the bounty that grows outside. Beautifully done!! Charming inside. Not very much indoor seating, but cute spots right outside the front door, and another area off to the side. We made up for lost time & visited here multiple times during our stay. I care about what I eat, and this place delivers with clean food, fresh ingredients, and it’s flavorful vegan! I tried the So-Cal Wrap and it instantly became my favorite! They made it gluten-free for me with a rice paper wrapper. I enjoyed it for breakfast many mornings ☺️ The Salad Sampler was my next favorite. Traveling home, I didn’t want to have to worry about finding healthy food on the road, so to-go orders kept us filled on the way home. I also loved the Kale Chips. The Nutritional Yeast giving a nice cheese taste. I almost forgot to mention the service! Always friendly, welcoming and helpful. A place that you feel impelled to come back to. I wish I could have taken this cute place back home with me & plopped in on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC! I miss it!!! 😪 But, we will definitely be back!

Annabelle leister

Great Gluten free options on menu! Food was delish

Vali Klein

Delicious fish! They were able to accommodate my dairy and gluten allergies really well.

Barbara Keeney Longo

We chose this place based on reviews and we wanted the view, which was lovely. Service was a little slow bringing drinks but outside was busy. My daughter-law made in very clear she HAD to be gluten and dairy free due to allergies. The waitress assured her her meal would be ok. My husband and swordfish- very small and not good. I had stuffed flounder which was tasty but warm not hot. Worst of all my daughter-law’s dinner came with butter on the vegetables and in the rice and beans! The manager brought her a salad instead. I would not recommend.

ed Stemp

The ribs are literally fall off the bone. My wife is allergic to Gluten so the fact that the sauces are gluten free was definitely a plus. The service was friendly, informative and attentive

David Albers

Awesome thai basil...great gluten free options...they were very aware of celiac issues which as a dad of a daughter with celiac disease I was very pleased...

Gina Adepoju

One if the best gluten free cauliflower crust pizzas I have had! He asked if I wanted it crispy!! Which is my favorite way to have a cauliflower crust. Great service!

Jody Perry

Their burgers and milkshakes are absolutely delicious! Especially the cinnamon toast crunch milkshake. YUM! They did lettuce as a "bun" for my daughter who has gluten issues.

Carol Lintz

Chef is doing original, tasty work at this pleasant spot in Shelter Cove. The shrimp shared plate was a revelation. Half dozen fat local shrimp sat in a creamy sauce, served with fresh mixed greens and slices of toasted baguette. It could be an entree right there. The Chicken in Pesto was an enormous bowl of linguine with a big pile of fresh, grilled chicken breast. The pesto sauce was very rich and creamy and loaded with grilled vegetables. Very impressive dish. Nice wine list, and, like the food, prices are reasonable. The restaurant is handicap accessible, and plenty of ideas for gluten free diners and vegetarians, as well as kids. We ate on the patio, very pretty. Service was friendly and efficient. Hilton Head is busy so plan on making reservations for dinner.

Allison Osborne

Great food and service. Staff knowledgeable about gluten free options. We sat outside overlooking the water. Possibly the best meal we had during our visit.

Tom Golinski

Great food and gluten free options as well. Lot of food!

Paul Foley

This was our first time dining at Cafe Al Dente and had a wonderful evening. The restaurant itself is not very large but it is a very nice room and well decorated. We had the Panko Fried Mozzarella Stack for an appetizer and it was delicious. One of us also got the warm salad and it was amazing. For dinner my wife had the Eggplant Parmigiana and my mother who is gluten free also had the gluten free version and both loved it. I personally had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was ok but a bit overcooked and dry. The service was fantastic and our server Amanda was so good helping my mother with the gluten free options. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back.

Olivia Pataky

Many great vegan options for my husband and gluten free ones for myself. Everyone was extremely nice and attentive. We loved everything we ordered!

Graydon Pearson

Struggled to find a good Gluten Free burger on the island, this place ended my search. Great vibes outside and our server Jordan was great!

Eliz Wils

The only TRUE gluten-free food is the edamame and the steamed rice.

David Hoffman

Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe is one of our favorite breakfast restaurants. It is our "must go" place each time we return to Hilton Head Island. The majority of seating for the restaurant is on the veranda of the building. There are roll-down covers for really unpleasant weather, but most mornings offer a delightful dining experience to start the day. Their Eggs Benedict are outstanding, whether Crab Cake, Smoked Salmon, Shrimp & Spinach, or the daily special. All are enticing. Our gluten sensitive found plenty of options, whether a Benedict without muffin, omelette with hash browns, or (my favorite) Shrimp Hash with poached egg and Hollandaise. While you may have someone take your order, EVERYONE on staff checks in on you, refills drinks, and makes sure that your visit is the best it could be. If you can, come before 8 to be seated quickly, because everyone else loves this place too!

Joey Cameron

The best words to describe Sweet Al’s are “charming” and “delicious”. They make all their pastries in-house, which even goes for their dietary restricted gluten free options. I personally had the long john donut with a peanut butter cream filling. It was even better than it sounds, and something worth traveling for :)… If that’s not your cup of tea, I would also try the double chocolate donut. The coffee is fantastic and highly recommend the cold brew or iced Mocha (we’ve been there for coffee 5 times in 5 days). Ownership and staff are wonderful, and take the time with innate curiosity to get to know their patrons. Easy 5 out of 5 stars.

Mike Graboski

Superb salads with fresh, high quality ingredients. Gluten-free options available. Highly recommend this place.

Kristin Johnson

A super cute cozy place looking out over the water. I think most of our group liked their food, gluten free options are pretty limited so I had some grilled shrimp and a salad. The shrimp was delicious!

Roger Franklin

Roll your sleeves up and dig in. Great crab bucket meals, oysters, and more. (good gluten free choices, too.)

Brian George

Everyone that pleases gets four stars. An for a chain sandwich place these guys beat out the rest. The national chain across the hwy will be out of the job soon. So the new staff need a little direction an reminders but the seasoned employees have got it under control. Superior ingredients make this the place to go. The number of employees helps keep things running smoothly too. Even the gluten free bread aint bad an that's a hard substitute to find. Pricing is exactly like competition so do yourself a favor an make the switch from the weirdo Jared brand an hit up Jersey Mike's. They truly are a cut above

julie mullins

Recommended by locals. Super fresh food. Gluten free options are amazing. This is not restaurant food. It's like your grandmother's Sunday dinner! Fried chicken is delish!

Michelle Pierce

5 Stars....no question! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! I ordered the She-Crab soup and had it along with some amazing cornbread. It was the creamiest soup I have ever had. My husband ordered the Bubba's Shrimp Boat. It is absolutely insane how much food is included with this item. He received: Shrimp Etoufee, Shrimp Creole, Shrimp Gumbo, and Fried Shrimp along with french bread and corn on the cob. I also order Beignets for dessert. They were good. But admittedly they would have probably been better if I ate them sooner. My husband had the praline brownie which he really enjoyed. Pro-tip: They have plenty of items to meet the needs of various dietary preferences, such as gluten free, pescatarian, and vegetarian.