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I just got diagnosed with celiac disease and I was wondering what major restaurant chains had gluten free menus. I know that outback steakhouse does, but are there any others?? Can you eat thai food if you have celiac disease (especially red curry)??? Any information would be appreciated.


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momandgirls Enthusiast

PF Changs and Legal Seafoods both have gluten free menus.

MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast

The Outback Steakhouse and Cheeseburger In Paradise have gluten-free menus.

par18 Apprentice
I just got diagnosed with celiac disease and I was wondering what major restaurant chains had gluten free menus. I know that outback steakhouse does, but are there any others?? Can you eat thai food if you have celiac disease (especially red curry)??? Any information would be appreciated.

Just ate at PF Chang's again tonight for the second time. Meal (lettuce wraps and lemon scallops) was very good and server was first rate. You should get the Triumph Dining Cards in the six different languages. They are a must for first time dining in resturants that don't have a gluten free menu.

Tom

olalisa Contributor

Outback Steakhouse, Carrabas, PF Changs, Bonefish Grill, Macaroni Grill, all have gluten free menus. Still make a big deal with your server about cross contamination, so they're careful. Also, the Triumph Dining cards are fabulous at any restaurant.

Bon Apetit!

CarlaB Enthusiast

The one I haven't seen mentioned is Maggiano's. They don't technically have a gluten-free menu, but they send the cook to your table and even have gluten-free pasta.

For fast food, Chick-fil-a grilled chicken salad, no sunflower seeds, tortilla chips instead of croutons and waffle fries. Also Wendy's chili and Frosty's. You can have the french fries if they have a dedicated fryer, you have to ask, each Wendy's is different.

Ash82 Rookie

thanks for all the info. it helps to have some ideas so of where to eat because i was starting to feel like i wouldnt be able to eat out again!! next time my family goes out we will visit one of the places you've recommended.


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Soo B Newbie

Uno's Chicago Grill has a gluten-free menu. Some good items on it, including BBQ ribs.

loraleena Contributor

Bugaboo creek now has a gluten free menu. I also had a good experience at Chilis

stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast

Hi there, I was wondering, if anybody knows, if we can eat at Texas Steakhouse. I have no clue, if this is a bigger chain or just single restaurants, but I need to know for the one Texas Steakhouse in Martinsburg, WV. Does anybody know more about this???

Greetings, Stef

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Ash82 Rookie

I havent heard anything about texas steakhouse. theres one near me but i havent looked into it yet. ive heard its really good there though.

wozzy Apprentice

Be careful with the Wendy's frosty. It was on a gluten-free list for awhile, but then they took it off. I'm not sure if it's still off, but I don't trust it.

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