Top 19 Gluten-Free Seafood Havens to Explore in Louisiana

Ann Lundblad

I can't believe there's no gluten! Having recently being diagnosed with Celiac's I'm new to the gluten free scene. It's been a struggle eastbound my wife eat all the things I've dreamed about in NOLA. However, Meals from the Heart changed that! I had a wonderful crab po boy that made me feel part of tge New Orleans experience and it was gluten free! You don't know me and I don't know you but I'd highly recommend this this place!

Becca Chapman

great place to go if you are celiac! Tons of options and you get delicious spoon bread while you wait for your food.

Tina Perez

The food and service were fantastic. I had an excellent meal. All of the fried seafood is gluten free. This place is a gem. Best seafood in NOLA.

Chad Austin

Jess and Eric were absolutely fantastic! Their service was top-notch from start to finish. My wife has Celiac disease, and they were both incredibly knowledgeable and attentive when helping her find safe and delicious options. We truly appreciated their care and attention to detail. Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable!

Diana Gonzalez

The best Gluten-free fried seafood around! So delicious and fresh. Owners know their stuff and really take care of people with allergies or celiac disease.

Thomas D. Pearce

Brian the server and young architect: My wife and I have worked in fine dining, Ruth's Chris and Brennan's, New Orleans; most servers find a way to irk me and disappoint. Brian's service was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and friendly without getting in the way of our date. Food: You can scarcely complain about any of the creole and New Orleans fusion served at Eliza; we have been loyal in particular for the gluten free fried seafood. For such a high quality place, however, I was disappointed to learn they are still using the industrial biproduct, "vegetable" oil, in their fryer instead of beef tallow or at least refined peanut oil (which does *not* cause allergic reactions). I selfishly hope Eliza's can commit to clean oils in their kitchen, so they can once again be our go-to for fried seafood and perfect destination to show out of town friends a refined but casual experience of excellent south Louisiana fare.

Matt

I was hoping for a good meal away from the French Quarter, but we got so much more. The entrees were SOOO good, they truly took us by surprise. I’ll remember the chicken and the shrimp dishes for a while. I rarely order dessert, but after an entree that good, I needed to see what dessert offered. The Salted Peanut Pie was delicious. Only thing of mention was about the lack of gluten free dessert options - typical ice cream and sorbet offering.

Nicole K

Upon returning from the swamp to where we were all hungry, so we had the bus drop us off on canal street. We dined at Olde Nola Cookery a family-owned gem nestled right on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter. Its motto—“Cooked by Locals, Spiced with History”—captures the spirit of the place perfectly, they also accommodate gluten-free which is an added bonus! The menu is a celebration of classic New Orleans fare: think Cajun and Creole staples and their much-loved gator bites. Seafood is a standout there, we had dishes like blackened alligator salad, gluten free crab cakes, tender half rack pork ribs and shrimp po’boys. They also offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, which is a thoughtful touch for a city not always known for dietary flexibility. The atmosphere is quintessentially French Quarter—colorful, a little rowdy, and full of character. With three dining rooms and a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street, it’s a great spot for people-watching or soaking in the sounds of the city while enjoying a meal If you’re ever in the mood for a meal that feels like a love letter to New Orleans—bold, soulful, and just a little indulgent—Olde Nola Cookery might be your spot.

Maegan Pollard

We had a great time dining in for a company dinner. The service was fast and our server, Sirius, was an excellent host. He was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I forgot to take pictures but the food was delicious! And the cornbread was probably my favorite thing I ate. My co-worker is also gluten free and was able to enjoy a lot of food and even the charbroiled oysters! Would recommend!

Heather Moon

There aren’t many gluten free options. It’s kinda our fault since we thought a seafood restaurant would have more fish options that weren’t shellfish. The service was great and welcoming. It was really really loud inside though there were few people dining at the time. It was $20 for a standard burger with a bag of chips. I kinda think that it was overpriced.

Laura Foster

I am gluten free but the others with me were not. The charbroiled and raw oysters are amazing! And they're gluten-free except you have to ask for bread on the side. I probably did not order the right thing, but I had the grillled shrimp which were meh and the fries that were nice. for gluten full people, the beignets were a hit and also the gumbo and bisque

Tracy Franks-Blanchard

Definitely will be back to try some of the other entrees on the menu. The pork tamale was so tender, the birria and cheese enchiladas were perfection. Hubby recommends the Mexican Stir-fry with the protein trio of chicken, shrimp, and steak. I did steal a shrimp to check for myself. The grill on it made the flavor pop. They can cater to just about any restrictions too. They have keto, vegetarian, and gluten free menus. When you go, ask for Dallas. He delivers top notch service!

Rhys James

The gluten free menu was great and had plenty of options. I had seen there used to be gluten free gumbo however there isn’t anymore. I had jumbalaya instead which was okay, but slightly bland. It’s also quite noisy inside and the AC was on high so it was cold. I think the outside patio looked lovely and would recommend sitting out there. Otherwise service was fine and lots of good food options.

Bri

Absolutely amazing, great food amazing gluten free options, even onion rings can be made gluten free! All fried food is battered with corn meal. Possibly one of the best gluten free seafood restaurants I’ve ever been to! (im from Arizona) would definitely go again

Andrew Duncan

Christopher Wilbur

Eva Sargent

Quentin Atkins

Frank Bogert

Ann Harding

Geraldine Gray

Cathrine Way

Margaret Brown

Vanina Di gallo Downie

It's our first visit to New Orleans and we chose this place for dinner and we had an excellent experience. The food was incredible, super tasty and fresh. And the great thing is that they have several gluten free options. The dessert was 💯 cheesecake and cream brulee

Theresa Miller

Billy Garrett

William Frantz

Jamie Lynn Flanakin

My husband loved the food. Lots of options for gluten free as well. It was pretty loud in there though.

Edward Evers

Anthony Herrington

Tess Johnson

So the place is cute and the staff are incredibly kind and friendly, but unfortunately, I had a really bad experience. I am gluten free, got their little gluten free menu, told the waiter I'm gluten free, ordered the grilled oysters, and it came with bread. I asked the waiter if the bread was gluten free and he said yes. I ate the bread, it was delicious, and then the waiter came back and recommended I eat the oysters with the crackers(I'm new to oysters and I asked how to eat them), but the crackers are clearly made with wheat. So I asked again, is the bread gluten free? He said yes. I said, are you sure? Because I already ate some. He scurried to the back and asked the chef and sure enough, it's normal bread. He was panicked, I told him I won't die, and then told me to get to a CVS asap. He still made me pay for my drink after I said I wouldn't pay for the food. I didn't argue because I just needed to get out asap and I'm non-confrontational. Celiac disease isn't like lactose intolerance. I get sick, for days sometimes. This experience sucked so bad and I'm so upset because I'm only in nola for 2 more days and I'm going to be feeling weak and nauseous the rest of my time here. Again, the staff was so friendly! But he needs to know more about common allergies.

Danette Ward

Elizabeth Gooding

Great service and paid attention to gluten and seafood restrictions (2 separate dishes)

Anne Stults

Becky Morgan

This was a great find in a recent trip to New Orleans. The food and service were amazing. They were able to point me to several gluten free options. I was able to eat any of the specialty oysters without breadcrumbs. The red snapper dish was also gluten free and delicious. The cocktails were fun, too.

Jamie Eldridge

David Sloane

Joan Carey

Sistina

Love the atmosphere. Very clean. Our waitress Brittany was amazing and really took time with us to make sure we had a great experience. Their gluten free menu was also great with plenty of options. Also love that they have gluten free soy sauce. The fried cheesecake was also a big hit at our table. Definitely one of our favorite sushi places.

Maria Burciaga

Kathleen Pryor

Doris Mc

Mary Prado

M. Milburn

Phenomenal. Simple food but for someone gluten free from Louisiana, it is such a pleasure to enjoy a fried seafood platter that is safe. They have separate fryers and GF batter.

Brooke Major

I have enjoyed Morel’s for most of my life but have a newfound appreciation. I am suddenly dealing with a severe gluten allergy and have had extreme difficulty in such a change. It’s not only hard to shop but near impossible to eat out. Morel’s has been able to accommodate me twice now for a safe, gluten free meal and I couldn’t be more thankful to have something different to eat!

Ana Gentry

Kara Godfrey

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Ask for Turner! Tons of gluten free options!

Daniel Homan

Bryan Page

Augustina Stevens