Top 8 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Manteo

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Poor Richards Sandwich Shop

305 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerOpen LateSandwichesTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBread ItemsRestaurant
A bustling spot with huge portions, friendly vibes, and a dog-friendly patio, making it a favorite for anyone looking for a great lunch experience!

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Kaavya Varma
Kaavya Varma
Love the grilled cheese and sauerkraut sandwich. They even do it gluten free.

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Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar

2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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Joshua Hartzler
Joshua Hartzler
Absolutely incredible! I showed up without a reservation (like a rookie) and they graciously accommodated me and found me a spot. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was excellent. They have a gluten free menu as well if that is a concern. They were also willing to serve me a delicious Arnold Palmer which is always bonus points in my book. Additionally, the view of the docks and the lighting were both above average as we were seated on the third floor. Highly, highly recommend. My only complaint is that the grilled chicken was a tad dry, (although seasoned very well) and that's pretty standard for an upscale, seafood restaurant at the beach, seeing as they mainly Serve fish and beef. I can't wait to go again!

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Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar

200 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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Known for its consistently fantastic vibes and amazing drinks, this spot is a must-visit for a great time!

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Alan Garcia
Alan Garcia
This place is amazing! The food is delicious, especially the fish tacos and won ton appetizer. The bartender was very friendly and made great drinks. I was also impressed that they offer gluten-free meals. This wasn't my first visit, and the food is always consistently good. The wait staff is also exceptional.

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Lost Colony Tavern

208 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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LunchDinnerOpen LateTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBarRestaurant
A super cool hangout with unique merch, local brews, and fun shopping nearby makes for an enjoyable outing!

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Ben Solomon
Ben Solomon
Super cool spot with decent pricing and great food and local beer! For all the gluten free people the fries are breaded but the wings are not! They also have some really cool merch in their hop shop, along with beer cans for purchase. I recommend their kill devil scotch ale, it's a really dark and sweet brew that tickles your mouth. Lots of fun places to walk around and shop outside as well!

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Carolina Bar-B-Que & Seafood Company

908 US Hwy 64 And 264, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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A family-friendly spot with great prices and delicious snacks that keeps everyone coming back for more!

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Tone Lill Olsen Keys
Tone Lill Olsen Keys
Very family friendly and great prices. The best chicken cracklins I have ever had! The staff is very allergy friendly and had no problems with us bringing in a Gluten Free bun for our sons pork BBQ sandwich. We will be back.

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Olives A Greek Kitchen

207 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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LunchDinnerMediterraneanTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Billy Hagen
Billy Hagen
TL;DR WONDERFUL food, Alan (Allen?) was a savvy and charismatic server. Worth what we paid! GIVE THE CHIP DIP A TRY My wife and I went Tuesday May 4th for lunch. Our waiter Alan was incredibly friendly and charismatic off the bat, and helped us out as we ordered. Mine was a simple order -- a classic Gyro -- but my wife can't have Gluten or Dairy. Alan worked with her to quickly point out great options for her, and any dietary information he didn't know off the top of his head he quickly found out with confidence so we could keep talking about the order. She ordered a classic gyro on rice (no tzatziki or pita), and after ordering Alan realized 2 things to change about the order. First, he found out the gyro meat had gluten and quickly suggested the falafel which she was fine with. Second, he thought the gyro sans tzatziki would be dry and suggested to us throwing some hummus on there, which she really appreciated. She was INCREDIBLY happy with her dish, with a ton of flavor. Keep in mind without the pita, her portion was relatively smaller for the price but she didn't mind. My gyro was fantastic, and I loved the chip dip enough to buy several containers to go. This would almost certainly become our weekly date spot if we were local!

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1587 Restaurant & Lounge

405 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
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