Top 16 Gluten-Free Seafood Havens to Explore on Hilton Head Island

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.

Kenyon Rooker

My wife has celiac disease. To set the table, we went to two different restaurants before coming to Poseidon one evening and both ended up being disasters, one telling us after the food arrived that they “have no idea” what ingredients are in a certain item on the plate. We got up from the table and left. I arrived at Poseidon and immediately spoke with the GM Misty and told her about our night. She reassured us that she would oversee the entire preparation of our meal and ensure everything in her power would be done to prevent cross contamination for my wife. Not only was the food delicious and prepared safely, but Misty brought us a gluten free dessert on the house when our meal was finished. Paying for the mistakes of other restaurants in order to give us a spectacular experience is something I haven’t seen at a restaurant in a very long time. We were absolutely blown away by the level of care and service provided to us last night. We will 100% be returning every time we visit Hilton Head. Thank you so much to Misty, Barb, and the entire Poseidon staff involved in making this a 5-star experience!

Ben Pfeiffer

Our waitress was very friendly and helpful! The Lowcountry Mac and Cheese was delicious! It’s also a very nice area to sit and eat right by the water! My sister got the fish and chips and said that it was very good, and my grandma (gluten free) was able to get a salad, but she said it was a little plain.

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.

Jerry Duncan

Gluten free items great drinks,fun very good service just lots of fun

Annabelle leister

Great Gluten free options on menu! Food was delish

Scott Claypoole

Because our goal this vacation was to try restaurants that we have never been to , we decided to put WiseGuys on the list. Wow! So glad we made that decision and wish we had done it sooner. The service was exceptional and the food was some of the best we have ever had on the Island. Gluten free Pizza, Blackened catch (which was swordfish) and Scallops with mushroom risotto were our entrees. WiseGuys is known for its Steaks, but we did not go wrong with our selections. We will definitely be back!

Vali Klein

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

Alisa Jones

This is the perfect median between an upscale fish restaurant and a local dive bar. Food was AMAZING! It is family owned and you MUST sit outside on the dock. I WILL be going back next time I'm on HHI. We arrived a little after 5 pm & had about a 20-minute wait. We sat in the bar, had a couple of great drinks, & enjoyed talking to the bartender. Food was reasonably priced and high quality. I'm gluten free and they were very conscientious of my needs.

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.

Ashley Pers

One of the best meals we had on the island. So many gluten free options. Very friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. Ate outside and found it very comfortable and clean - even in the rain!

Dianne

Amber and the wait staff were wonderful. Had the best time for my wedding dinner. Everything was beautiful. The only thing I wish there was more of is gluten-free options. I highly recommend Elas, they made us feel very special.

Kate Schiliro

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY We came here with a party of 6; 4 had a gluten allergy, one of which also had a dairy allergy. Our waiter greeted our table, then didn’t come back for 15 minutes. When he came back to take our order, our waiter said point blank “I don’t know what gluten is, whatever you told me to take away I will (i.e. no croutons) and I’ll tell the kitchen.” Our server was very sweet and attentive, just un -informed and poorly trained on allergies. One of the managers was alerted, and when he came over he asked us to confirm our orders. I am not exaggerating when I say he rolled his eyes at us and said “I’ll deal with it.” He then ASKED US who our server was, and when we came with a generic description, he said “was it the old guy?” (High key age discrimination!!) The gluten/dairy free salad came out with the gluten full dressing on the side, which then had to be re-made with the appropriate dressing (please note: the only adjustments were to take off the croutons and to change the dressing to olive oil/vinaigrette). This salad took 20 minutes to come out. When the same manager was informed that there was an issue, he blamed the server and said that “he didn’t say there was an allergy”…buddy you literally came over to confirm our allergies. Then they sent a female manager over, who brought out the correct salad. I informed her of how inappropriate and rude the male manager’s behavior was, and she apologized. Absolutely the worst service we’ve had with an allergy. We’ve been coming to this island for 25 years, and this was our first time at Scott’s Fish Market. We will not be back.

Roger Franklin

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

Todd Lee

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