Top 10 Gluten-Free Seafood Spots to Discover in Charleston

Amber Easterling

This is always one of my favorite places to visit in Charleston! They have a large gluten-free menu and take any allergies very seriously! The food is always amazing! Lunch or dinner, it’s always so good!

Kyle Holmes

An all around spectacular meal. First the service was first class from the greeting and seating to the table service. Every single dish was fantastic but the Beef Carpaccio and BBQ Tuna really stood out. Great selection of Gluten Free options on the menu, very accommodating. Thank you for the wonderful visit, can't wait to return.

Susan Edgar Lee

Normal loud, dark wood-paneled interior but very professional staff. Good service. Gluten-free menu for my husband. First time ordering tuna tartare appetizer. Thumbs up. I ate their bouillabaisse which was excellent with a yummy crostini toast. Not cheap, nor should it be. Pictured is their seafood tower. Although it’s not what I ate, I saw several of those going out.

Zoe Smith

Service was very slow and hard to get a hold of servers for assistance. I have a gluten allergy and checked with the waiter before ordering and specified- reminded him of my gluten allergy with each course and every single plate I got had gluten on it- first my salad with crunchy toppings fried in the fryer with gluten items, then my crab dip had bread crumbs on it. It was very disappointing and also scary to get one dish after another with gluten in or on it. Additionally every single person at the table finished their drinks and the server was no where to be found for 30-45 minutes. I was with a large group celebrating a friend so did not make a fuss. Both dishes were sent back and fixed. Appreciate that but not the level of service I expect from an establishment like this.

Natalie Ireland

We came with a large party and our server was great! Quick, attentive, knowledgeable about what was celiac safe on the menu which is a huge plus for me! Everything we had was so good, food and drinks! Would love to check out their patio next time.

Amber Easterling

A great place for dinner with a beautiful waterfront view. Nothing is labeled GF on the menu, but a lot of their items are naturally GF or can be modified to be gluten free. For example, they can cook the brussel sprouts and potatoes in a pan rather than in the fryer. Or leave the bread off of the burrata appetizer. They are very knowledgeable about celiac and can customize your meal in their open view kitchen. They also have a rooftop bar which is more casual.

Amber Easterling

A lovely restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. We went for brunch and there were a few GF options on the menu. I was a little taken back that the chef was unwilling to modify a dish by substituting chicken for shrimp. I ended up with a salad and added chicken to it. My husband’s food came out cold with a film over it. I’ve heard such great things about this restaurant, so was a little disappointed. Maybe it was just an off day.

Sylvia Sheridan

We had the loco oysters, crispy fish sandwich and the deviled crab cake sandwich. They did not have gluten-free bread but they did accommodate by making a salad out of my crab cake sandwich. Everything was very good, loved it!

Myles Caddell

Came in from out of town and this restaurant was a fantastic experience. Asked if they had a gluten free menu and they don't, but the waitress (Riley K) was incredibly informed on what could be made without gluten, even starting the conversation asking about cross contamination sensitivity which gave us a lot of confidence in her familiarity. The food was outstanding. My wife had her first crab cake in years, and the fish, shrimp, and steaks were all top quality. We were incredibly happy with the offerings and experience and highly recommend for any with Celiacs.

Kataretya Jenkins

Delicious! Simply delicious! Affordable seafood with high end taste profile. Excellent service with Vladislav. That secret sauce is dangerous!!! They also have a gluten free and a vegan menu for those who like options!

Jupiter Grove

Great little place with a nice selection on the menu. They do accommodate gluten-free although it's not their specialty. You can get a $6 yuengling draft or pay as much as you want for mixed drinks. They truly have something for everyone.

Billy Muir

Excellent food and atmosphere! This restaurant has a relaxed vibe, and I really enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Even on a rainy day, we were able to enjoy the view because the tables are covered. They also have fans and heaters outside to make it comfortable in any weather. The food was outstanding! We tried the grouper sandwich and blackened shrimp platter, and both were delicious. The prices were reasonable too! I also noticed they have a gluten-free menu available on their website.

Rebecca Ingram Rowe

Everything too to bottom was amazing. Allison was our server. She was SUPER knowledgeable on all menu items. We had two gluten free members of our party and she guided them well with ordering. The raw bar items were great. Our main courses were wonderful. We were well guided in our wine selections. Dessert was fantastic as well. 10/10 and we already want to go back!

thenanny “thenannyjam” jam

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant, but I did wish there were more gluten-free opinions. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday evening around 6 pm. in September. After we had a bite to eat, we walked dover to the battery.

B H

Excellent lunch. Good gluten free options. Service was a bit slow, but the environment and views made the time go by fast. We will be back.

Caleb Watson

The food was amazing. I got shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. The food was swimming in garlic butter and it was amazing. My friend is gluten free and she had the soup and said it was amazing. Our wait was a bit long, but it was very busy so I'm sure they did the best they could. Waitress was very friendly. Highly recommend.

Mike Avants

Bowens is a state treasure. It takes the low country resources of seafood and whips up southern charm one plate at a time. Going to Bowens is like walking into an old family gathering place to have dinner. Love that I can stop on the way back from the beach not looking my best and enjoy such great food!! Gluten free options for my girlfriend as well!!

Tah Nguyen

They accommodate gluten free! Their grouper cheeks entree was probably some of the best, fresh, and filling thing I’ve had in a very long time dinning out. Staff was amazing and friendly.

Brooke Kirwin

The food was so bad we ordered a variety of things and there were a few options that none of us could dare to have a second bite of. One of our guests has celiac disease. The waiter needed more training because he said everything on the menu was gluten free when that wasn’t true at all. It was overall not good, the kinda meal where you feel sick after.

Jenn Trotter

The staff was very knowledgeable. They have a dedicated fryer for waffle French fries. A lot of seafood options that are gluten free. Kids were very happy with crab legs and steak. Also had mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. So good!

Connie Ellis

I wish I had discovered this place earlier. The views are incredible and the food is delicious. I tried the Ribs and they were the best I've ever had. They have a great selection of gluten-free options as well. Thank you to the chefs for an outstanding experience!

Adam Fisher

Great food, quick service, good atmosphere. They have a nice gluten free menu.

Maggie Gehrlein

The char-grilled oysters are gluten free and sooo good!