Top 50 Gluten-Free Seafood Havens Across North Carolina

Kristin Brown (Katt)

Every time we go, everyone os friendly and helpful .The lines move quickly and we can be in and out in no time. Dining in at the sushi and Asian bars are our favorite. We cannot have gluten and there are lots of options for us to choose from!

Melody Lateer

Besides all the food being absolutely incredible, from the appetizers to the dinner to the dessert, all fantastic. The service was amazing, my family and I went and the server, Tatiana, was the most attentive server I've ever had in my life, was so on top of everything, drinks being topped off, above and beyond and incredibly friendly. I don't reveiw often but felt like this deserved it, definitely suggest this place! Also side note, my mom has celiac and they are very careful with food allergies, her plates even had allergy warning stickers on them. The menus made note of what was gluten free, and spice levels, as well as a low calorie specific menu.

madison spaulding

My friends suggested here and I was skeptical because Im gluten free and its so hard to find a good Italian place with gluten free options. Needless to say I was blown away. I got the Rigatoni con Pollo alla Panna with gf pasta and it was delicious. The service was great and the food was amazing. Definitely will be back and looking forward to it!

Emily K

It is so cute (not at all a dive) inside! They are very knowledgeable about gluten and have many options. The fried chicken was delicious and I really liked the fries. They also have fun cocktails, and my friends enjoyed their meals as well.

Margo Taussig Pinkerton

I was shocked to see a negative review from a gluten-free person. I, too, am gluten free, and I have found them to always be very accommodating, including the non-soy soy sauce that they bring without my having to ask. We have eaten at M Sushi many times over the time since they first opened their doors next to The Durham, and we have never had anything but a superb experience. There are always differences of opinion, but we love M Sushi and will be heading there for our 25th wedding anniversary with the people who designed Mike's space.

K B

Gluten Free selections available on a designated menu. Hubby is GF. He enjoyed his fish. Smaller portion but I'm sure it was all based on market price of the fish. I believe it was Maui? Wish I believe is more expense anywhere. Non gluten-free hush puppies were out of this world along with chowder and fried trout and okra.

Krystal Aubry

Really nice outdoor seating space, and the crab cake sandwich I had was fantastic. What I appreciated most is when I had questions about ingredients in some of the dishes, the cook came out and talked to me and made sure I ordered something completely gluten free. We'll be back there again next year!

Dave Gold

Great food and service beyond the call of duty! I called to check out gluten free options and spoke with Chris, the GM and chef,. When I told him my wife's favority was eggplant parm he took some eggplant out of the fridge and ensured that we had a custom made gluten free eggplant parm when we arrived and ordered, Food was terrific, prices reasonable and service stellar

Elizabeth MacHaffie

Absolutely stellar! Went here for the first time on a Friday night. Ate at the bar and our server, Jess, was so warm and helpful. I’m celiac and was thrilled to see they have a dedicated gluten free menu. We got the ratatouille, Peruvian chicken, salad, and my non-GF partner got the gnocchi. We were impressed with the freshness and flavor of the produce, the tenderness of the chicken, everything down to the flavor and brightness of the salad dressing. The gnocchi was tender and pillowy. Overall the dishes were interesting, flavorful, and had great texture variation. The environment was clean, softly lit, and a pleasant volume. We could chat easily, and no loud music. Prices are very fair and we were surprised our bill was as low as it was. Fantastic value. Really outstanding, and we’ll be back! What a gem of a place, thank you!

Mike Scofield

We stopped in for an early dinner tonight. It was our first time at Nine Mile and needless to say, it was amazing. We brought some family from out of town, some with dietary restrictions, and they had plenty of options for gluten free/dairy free meals. I had the Kingston 12 (not pictured) and would highly recommend it! We will definitely be back!

Amber Easterling

A great place for sushi and Asian cuisine. They have a complete GF menu with main dishes, appetizers and sushi. Just ask your server for it. They use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.

Lauren Strickland

Amazing service with Daniel, he was very attentive, fast, and friendly. Great food as always, cooked well and not a long wait. Great options for gluten free, both mains and sides.

Michael Ullman

Ate there on May 10, 2025 I have to avoid gluten at all costs and this place provided a great selection of safe options. The food is good and the person taking the order was friendly and knowledgeable about the gluten issue and cross contact. Celiac Review

Amber Easterling

They mark all of their GF items as GS (gluten sensitive). They are willing to accommodate when they can, but there are a lot of fried foods here. They do have sides like mashed potatoes and salad that can be substituted for fried sides. I went safe and had a Jamaican jerk chicken bowl. It was absolutely amazing! They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as an indoor and outdoor bar.

Mitchell Watson

Ate here for dinner as a party of 5. Service was very efficient. Friendly staff. Allie checked on us often and made sure we had what we needed throughout the meal. Salmon and risotto were exceptional. Also a great place to eat gluten free. The atmosphere was pleasant. We sat outside on the patio looking over the water. Music was upbeat and enjoyable and great for a romantic meal. Not too loud and easy to converse with everyone at the table. Looking forward to some new menu items coming soon. The new head chef has me excited for more!

Jessica Goodman

We were thankful to be able to grab seats at the bar during a very busy Monday lunch service as the bar was first come first serve and some folks were just leaving as we got in. We had a delicious gluten free and celiac safe lunch as we made our way north. Ben was our bartender and server. He was friendly and especially knowledgeable about the gluten free options. We got the shrimp and grits and he suggested we get the house special, the lobster bisque, which we did. The bisque was delicious with developed lobster flavor, hints of sherry, and huge chunks of lobster! Ben’s service was excellent! He is well liked and has number of regulars which also stopped in for lunch! I highly recommend you stop by, especially if you’re gluten free and looking for some delicious lobster bisque and shrimp and grits!

Erica Carpenter

Fabulous service and gluten free fried fish, shrimp & hush puppies! It was so amazing! Being able to eat food I love and have no reaction was so amazing and so special! We will definitely be back!

Mary Claridy

I drove from Burlington because we went to 3 stores to find green peppers that were good. Unfortunately you didn't have good ones either. They had bad pieces on them. However, I spent $48 on other stuff. Other than the green peppers everywhere was super clean and everything was top shelf looking. My daughter who's 27 loves the train and the trip was for her to see the train. I love that you carry everything for everyone with special dietary needs like gluten free and low salt as well as others. Well worth the drive. Stores in Burlington are nasty like not just a little but straight up nasty.

Theresa Corcoran

I recently visited the Green Valley Grill for a family celebration. It could not have been more delightful. Five of us were had main courses and desserts, plus a couple of drinks and tips for around $200. Personally, I had the Turkish Chili Braised Short Rib, which was phenomenal. Other members of my party had the parmesan chicken, the rotisserie chicken, the chef's choice duck, and the pork schnitzle, which was a huge portion. The desserts were also great One thing to note, a member of our party had a severe gluten allergy. She was able to find items that she could eat, and very much enjoyed the cauliflower flatbread. The server was knowledgeable about the gluten allergy and thoughtful in his advice. I would definitely return the next time in the area.

Steeler Fan

Pricey $49.95 a person. My suggestion is go there on an empty stomach! The crab & shrimp was good, the beef was perfect, very good! I definitely ate everything like a glutenous pig!

Pat Meres

Great food, plenty of gluten-free options .

Olivia Briscoe

Highly recommend the Kitty Hawk quencher drink! Every meal here I've had is delicious. It's also a very expansive menu so there is something for everyone. If you have to eat gluten free there are items clearly labeled.

Rebekah Miller

Lovely, delicious, gluten free pasta!, great service! Get there at 3:30 to put your name on the list!

Chris Hausler

Great gluten free options

Richard LaBrosse

We've never had a bad meal here. Whether reservation or bar walk in the service is great. And the food is superb. Gluten free options on practically everything... except on bread for the amazing mussel wine sauce.

Ninabeth Bunn

Nice but comfortable setting with great waitstaff. Plenty of gluten free options and some desserts as well!

John R. Monroe

Kristin M made the dinner experience at this restaurant exceptional. The margaritas were excellent. Great menu selection. Great menu for gluten allergies. We look forward to visiting this restaurant again. We were in a booth and it was very easy to have a conversation. The shrimp and grits were amazing! The grits were made the southern way!! The scallops were great!!!

Cindy Bentley

Wonderful, knowledge on gluten free. Had tuna poke bowl. Smaller portions.

Joel McFadden

Not only was our food delicious, but every dish we saw coming out of the kitchen looked just as good. Service was excellent!! Waitress was very quick to offer me gluten-free menu the moment I mentioned something about it. The drinks looked spectacular. Definitely worth coming back again and again!!

Sonja Patterson

Birthday Celebration 🥳 Bang-Bang Shrimp was Delicious! The Chicken Marcellus was very delicious (king) Honey glazed salmon... Great! The gluten-free brownie 😋 Awesome!! We will be back!!!

Sharon Modlin

Delicious Gluten Free options . Awesome dining experience

Rissa Clark

Excellent food in a casual environment. Was very happy to find that they had marked gluten free options and the bay scallops meal was delicious!

Thomas Jennerich

Overall great experience. It was our anniversary dinner with my wife and 2.5 year old. Service was great and so were the drinks and the food. They catered to my wife's gluten intolerance as well. We started with drinks, the Heatwave Martini was SO good (and spicy), as was the Strawberry Rose Sidecar. We ordered the Mussels Josephine for an appetizer- delicious. For entree, my wife got the Sea Bass and added a lobster tail, which was incredible. I got the Filet Mignon and added a lobster tail, also good. My son got fish sticks from the kids menu. For dessert we got the gluten free brownie with ice cream. I definitely recommend coming here. It is a chain, but better quality food than most.

Tara Beck

I have been oyster bar hopping this year and this is becoming my go to spot. I tend to try all the local (NC/VA) oysters and then get more of my favorites. But Mike, the manager recommended Rocky Rhodes after hearing my favorite oysters are meaty and briny and if that sounds like your oysters please try them. They are a new favorite. The non-celiac member of the party wanted me to shout out the shrimp po' boy as well. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive despite the busy Saturday atmosphere. I can't wait to go to the oyster happy hour next! Final note: I am very sensitive to sound and crowded restaurants are a big offender for this. I've only ever sat at the bar here, it's been close, but I've not had to use my earbuds yet. Mileage may vary, but its acoustics definitely make it quieter than a lot of other places I've been downtown on a Saturday.

Michelle Jackson

They told me that they had celiac protocol and the food was delicious, the waitress showed me how they put it in on the receipt to reassure me and many people there I heard were asking about gluten-free as well. They said they have many people with celiac come through to eat there.

Rebeca Palomo

Vegan, lactose free, and gluten-free menu: ask for it Overall, above average; could use some improvement ( seating is a bit tight ( we can hear the full conversation sometimes) ) Rebeca

Hannah Stokes

Great atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options

Tom Blume

A late call for take-out was met with a cheerful voice. "No problem" was the reply for the need for gluten free. The food was excellent and the late evening smiles were appreciated.

Lauren Fisher

They claim to be allergen friendly but server was not aware of gluten free options. My sisters dinner came out with bread on her plate after she explained she has an allergy. Food was good but service was terrible. Only half the table received appetizers and server barely came down to the other end of the table. We waited longer for our server, then for the food to come out. I would understand if it was busy but this was off season. Very disappointing.

Brett Mansdorf

At bar with buddy - Feb 2024. Mentioned a touch of celiac disease in an effort to have them remove the sauces from the vegetable and fish - unfortunately, came out completely unseasoned (gun shy) - nevertheless - the fish (salmon) was very good, and the asparagus was cooked properly - so all in all - very good and recommended - just ask for them to remove items you don't want but DO NOT tell them you may have an aversion to such items - as they go over the top. Still very recommended - with only reservation towards the mentioned... Had they done as I asked - oil and salt on asparagus and simple dry seasonings on the salmon - it would have been near 5 star. Buddies meal - Saltimbocca - was exceptional... See photos.

Emily K

Loved this place!! If there’s a long line, don’t worry, it moved fast. They’ll take your drink order in line and bring it out to you as well. The margaritas are great and the servers are all friendly and took extra good care of us. I’m gluten free and they explained all my options to me. The crab cake was really good! They have a gluten free bun. The outdoor seating was lovely and the food was delicious.

Danielle A Bush

We had a great experience. Our waitress Kellye took the time to ensure all food allergies were accounted for, and personally put forth the effort to ensure what we were getting didn’t contain anything each individual was allergic to. She had to account for gluten sensitivity, nut and shellfish allergies. Then the manager took the time to aide in entertaining my toddler twin nieces by bringing things out to keep them busy. The food was amazing, and the staff was exceptional.

Becky Zackaroff

Service was excellent. I had never eaten there before and the waiter was very patient. He did a wonderful job accommodating my request to try all their dipping sauces, answer all my questions and even had a drink that wasn't on the menu. BTW the coleslaw is amazing. It is asian inspired, I highly recommend. My sister has celiac disease and upon request they will give you a gluten free menu that is separate. All the food was good, except my husband's who said it was cold but if his food is not steaming hot than it's cold to him. It was more expensive than I imagined but worth it as a special treat for Mother's day.

Kyle Maiorana, RD LDN, IFNCP

We went here for my moms 70th birthday and holy smokes did it exceed all of my expectations. The service was incredible, attentive and sincere. Our server did an amazing job of staying on top of all our needs while also giving us space to enjoy and never making us feel rushed. We took almost all of his recommendations for food, from apps to mains and dessert and each one was spot on and delicious. I so appreciated that management came to our table to check in and how special they all made my mom feel. The food was out of control good with so many gluten free options for me that everyone enjoyed sharing. The vibe and atmosphere were perfect for a nice dinner, celebration or some romance. I can't believe I waited this long to go here even though it's in my neighborhood. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my mom. I'm a customer for life now and I can't wait to go back.

Paige B.

I've lived on the OBX my whole life. Henry's has been a constant and reliable breakfast spot. They always have great food and good service. They just recently got Gluten Free bread which is nice. I got an Omelet which was delicious and my son got the French Toast. The portion sizes are big and very fulfilling. Inside the restaurant there is plenty of seating and a cute little gift shop which is where you pay. If you ever come down to the OBX be sure to check them out.

wolfe skin

We've eaten here at least 5-6 times in the past few months and generally it's a very nice experience. Usually the servers are attentive and the manager (a very nice man whose name begins with J and looks like a football player I want on my team--sorry I forgot your whole name) goes out of his way to assist. A few flaws (not necessarily this meal) are that the spinach is VERY salty, so they accommodate us and steam it plain. We've had some undercooked fish/lobster/ and filet mignon, all went back and got recooked. That does detract from the meal but does happen and they always do whatever necessary to correct it. This current visit was exceptional--the greeter/hostess was absolutely RUDE and we almost left immediately. We were treated like we were an imposition and she clearly gave off a vibe that she did not want to be there or welcome us in. It was one of the worst greetings I can ever recall at a restaurant. She hoofed off in front of us when we requested the gluten free menu. She rushed off so fast I'm not sure she even heard us. Though the restaurant was mostly empty, she took us to a table we didn't like and didn't ask if the table was ok. When we wanted to change tables she once again gave us attitude. Fortunately, Charlie, the waiter was EXCEPTIONAL. Kind, attentive, and a great server. With almost no exceptions, every server we've had has been truly attentive as has the manager. Tara is likewise a wonderful and attentive server. The few flaws of the kitchen noted above, are taken care of when needed. We cannot emphasize enough how poor the hostess was and how bad this could reflect on an otherwise generally good restaurant. For a first time customer, the greeting we had would absolutely have been the last time ever setting foot into the place and we would have left. Another notable positive--they taken gluten allergy seriously and have a lot of choices. We always point out severe gluten allergy/celiac and they make notations, discuss with the kitchen, and the manager also helps out in this regard. So this review is mixed for the reasons noted above. A change in hostess is called for ASAP-at least the one who was there this past Saturday night.

Ben Dubiel

This place was PACKED for a show that evening. Still managed to seat us on time with exceptional service. Great steak, atmosphere, and selection. Shawna, our server, was top notch - friendly, funny, and helpful/knowledgable with my wife's celiac's disease.

Tracy Williamson

Awesome dinner! Gluten free pasta!!! Our server, Neil, was great!

Holly Eden Zahn

Best Crab Cakes I have ever head. Team grilled not fried. It brought out the crab flavor. My partner was able to eat gluten free and loved the seasoning on the grill shrimp. I also loved the local art and stained glass. It's super casual but the food would lead you to believe it's finer dining. Did I mention the best crab cakes ever?

Amber Easterling

They have amazing food with a large selection of GF meals listed on the menu. They get really busy so get there early or be prepared to wait.