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Boston Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus

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Looking for some gluten-free restaurant menus in the Boston area? There are a growing number of gluten-free options throughout Boston, and many have some incredibly tasty options.

As we are known for doing, we’ve gone out and tried to create an all-inclusive resource for Bostonians which is printer-friendly.  This page will be continue to be updated as new gluten-free restaurant menus are discovered, so feel free to bookmark or link to this page directly from your website!

Boston Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – Located near Boston’s Theater District, this Chinese bistro offers a dedicated gluten-free menu with dishes like garlic snap peas, Moo Goo Gai Pan, and wild Alaskan salmon steamed with ginger. There’s even a flourless chocolate dome!

Stone Hearth Pizza – This thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzeria recently introduced a gluten-free menu. With locations in Cambridge, Belmont, and Needham, Stone Hearth Pizza focuses on premium organic and sustainable ingredients. It was also named Boston of Best by Boston Magazine in 2007.

The Elephant Walk – This French-Cambodian restaurant has three Boston-area locations (the Beacon Street branch is pictured above), all with a special gluten-free menu. Menu options include pan-roasted haddock, shrimp curry, trout marinated in lime juice, and roasted bone-in chicken breast. The sunny, exotic decor lends itself to a special occasion.

Wagamama – A favorite among Europeans, this nifty noodle stand migrated across the pond and opened its first North American location in Boston’s Faneuil Hall a few years ago. Now there are other locations in Harvard Square and Prudential Center, and many of its menu items are available sans gluten.

Zing! Pizza and Roti – This Porter Square pizzeria also offers gluten-free pizza. The menu offerings change frequently, but their website has the most up-to-date info. GF diners can also specify if they would like bleu cheese or feta. The pepperoni is all-natural beef that is gluten and casein free.

Zocolo Cocina Mexicana – Most of the gluten-free options seem to be Asian-influenced, but this colorful, casual Brighton restaurant actually servces food from Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico. They offer vegetarian and gluten-free menus.

Note: For your reference, you can also find an interactive map showing other Boston gluten-free restaurants specifically for the Boston area at BostonCeliac.com!

Outback Steakhouse’s Gluten-Free Menu

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For those fortunate members of the Celiac Disease community who have an Outback Steakhouse in their area, this restaurant has long been a popular destination due to their knowledge of the gluten-free diet and their gluten-free menu.  So, how did all this come about?

Official Website Menu Information: Outback Steakhouse Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Outback Steakhouse Location Near You

Tiffany James recently published a fun article over at The Examiner celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the gluten-free Bloomin’ Onion, a food that the restaurant has long been known for. The post then goes on to share the story of how the bloomin’ onion and the rest of Outback’s gluten-free menu came about.

Here is an excerpt from Tiffany’s post:

The original batter was made from cornstarch which was very good but not exceptional. Cornstarch batter doesn’t taste like wheat flour batter, of course. The proprietor of this Outback location is Tom Propp who does not want to serve anything mediocre to his customers. He experimented with gluten-free flours and products until he found just the right combination.

Once the batter was perfect, Tom started making things other than fried shrimp. Chicken fingers came next and finally the world famous Bloomin’ Onion. After these creations were sampled by a few discriminating gluten-free diners, Tom had no choice but to invest in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Needless to say this was a big investment but one that Tom has never regretted for a moment.

Tom Propp is a bit of a perfectionist regarding the food he sends out to the dining room so it was no surprise that he took time perfecting all the new gluten-free dishes for his expanded gluten-free menu. To date it includes –  Mac-n-Cheese, No Rules Pasta, Toowamba Pasta, Kookaburra Wings, Bushman ‘Shrooms, Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp, Fried Chicken Tenders and the now world famous gluten-free Bloomin’ Onion. Of course the normal gluten-free menu is also available and it’s full of many delicious gluten-free selections, including the decadent Thunder From Down Under chocolate dessert. This Outback location even stocks four gluten-free beers and gluten-free buns for burgers and sandwiches – made complete with gluten-free fries!

What is your favorite gluten-free menu item that Outback offers?

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Bonefish Grill’s Gluten-Free Menu

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Are you someone who enjoys fish or other seafood? If you are someone who does, chances are you are familiar with the Bonefish Grill. The Bonefish Grill is a national restaurant chain that focuses primarily on seafood-related foods, though they do have several other offerings.

I’m not a big seafood eater, so I have to admit that I’ve never eaten at a Bonefish Grill, but I know many of our readers have.    According to several testimonials, it sounds like this is one of the more well-informed restaurants when it comes to the gluten-free diet. Their gluten-free menu also offers a lot of choices, making this a great destination for anyone with Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance of some sort.

Official Website Menu Information: Bonefish Grill Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Bonefish Grill Location Near You

Below we’ve collected what foods are currently safe to eat at Bonefish Grill for your convenience:

Bonefish Grill Gluten-Free Menu

Appetizers:

  • Saucy Shrimp
  • Mussels Josephine

Grilled Fish:

  • Gulf Grouper
  • Snake River Rainbow Trout
  • Chilean Sea Bass
  • Atlantic Salmon
  • Ahi Tuna
  • Sea Scallops & Shrimp
  • Longfin Tilapia
  • Cold Water Lobster Tails

Other Grilled Foods:

  • Lily’s Chicken
  • Sirloin Steak USDA Choice
  • Filet Mignon USDA Choice

If you’ve tried the gluten-free menu at a Bonefish Grill in your area, please share your experience in the comments below!

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Chili’s Gluten-Free Menu

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One of my favorite restaurants to go to used to be Chili’s Grill and Bar. Unfortunately, many restaurants these days are off limits to me, or anyone with gluten intolerance, so I decided to go out and do some checking to see if Chili’s had some gluten-free options available.

Official Website Menu Information: Chili’s Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Chili’s Location Near You

Much to my relief, it turns out they do have a gluten-free menu, and their menu is very impressive. If you are interested, you can check out their gluten-free menu here (PDF). As I have yet to try their gluten-free menu, I went out and located the following review, discovered via the Examiner:

As in most restaurants the best service comes from the best wait staff. I have frequently visited Chili’s restaurants in Wilson, Goldsboro, and Raleigh and I have continually had very good service with knowledgeable wait staff and chefs.

I generally order a bunless hamburger, grilled salmon, or salmon with garlic and herbs. I usually request black beans and rice, corn, or fresh vegetables as my sides without additional sauce or butter. The allergen friendly menu clearly states how you should order your food and what you need to inform your waiter or waitress about in ordering.

The menu also clearly states that they cannot guarantee a Chili’s meal to be completely free of allergens because they do not have a dedicated allergen free or gluten-free cooking station. The experiences I have had at Chili’s have always been positive and my food has been delicious. But with all gluten-free dining outside of your kitchen, you need to be aware that cross contamination can easily happen, especially in large chain restaurants.

I’m sure many of our readers have also tried Chili’s gluten-free menu. We’d love for you to share your restaurant review in the comments!

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Texas Roadhouse Gluten-Free Menu

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When I first began my gluten-free diet about 4 years ago, one of the first places I discovered that I could still go to is Texas Roadhouse, forever giving them a warm place in my heart. However, back on March 16, 2009, we were disappointed to report that the Texas Roadhouse had since canceled its gluten-free menu.

Official Website Menu Information: Texas Roadhouse Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Texas Roadhouse Location Near You

After reviewing their official website today, it looks like they now have the following message posted (on their contact page, click the gluten-free menu):

We are sorry but we no longer offer our gluten-free menu. It was a very difficult decision, but we concluded that due to the multi-use of utensils, supplier changes, substitutions or the possibility of human error, we could not offer our guests a total assurance that the items were indeed 100% gluten-free. As such, we decided that the best approach was for the management team at each restaurant to work with guests individually to ensure that they can make the most informed menu decisions. Please ask to speak to the managing partner, who will be happy to accommodate any requests or provide information about our food and preparation. Thank you for your interest in Texas Roadhouse.

In other words, they still have a gluten-free menu and a knowledgeable staff, they are just handling these requests at the local restaurant level and protecting themselves in case someone gets cross-contaminated (gluten) by accident.

We can confirm that since this announcement a few months ago, we have eaten at the Texas Roadhouse several times without any trouble, so if you decide to eat at Texas Roadhouse, just let your server and their manager know about your gluten-free needs.

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.