Red Lobster

[MaJa]

Okay ... first post, but I have been lurking for a while.

I emailed Red Lobster and this is what they sent me back ... thought you guys might find it useful!

Dear Mrs. Jarvis,

Thank you for your interest in Red Lobster; it is always a pleasure to hear from our guests.

We appreciate your interest in our menu and the availability of gluten-free items in our restaurants. While we cannot guarantee anything on our menu is gluten-free, we can suggest several menu selections with modifications you should request when ordering. Prior to placing your order, please let your server or the manager-on-duty know that you or someone in your party is gluten intolerant.

Suggested items with noted special preparation instructions:

Appetizer

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - without the cocktail sauce

Salad

Order without croutons and use oil and vinegar dressing

Entrees

North Pacific King Crab Legs - steamed and served with melted butter

Snow Crab Legs - steamed and served with melted butter

Live Maine Lobster - steamed and served with melted butter

Any "Today's Fresh Fish" - broiled without seasonings

Shrimp - broiled without seasonings or sauces

Chicken* - broiled without marinades, sauces, or seasonings

Steak* - broiled without marinades, sauces, or seasonings

Side-Items

Steamed broccoli - prepared without seasonings

Steamed asparagus - prepared without seasonings

Children's Entrees

Snow Crab Legs - steamed and served with melted butter

Broiled fish - broiled without seasonings

Chicken* - broiled without marinades, sauces, and/or seasonings

*Check with the manager-on-duty to ensure chicken or steak items have not been pre-marinated.

While Red Lobster has made diligent efforts to provide complete and current gluten-content information, our kitchens are not allergen-free environments. Changes in recipes, as well as the hand-crafted nature of our food, may result in variations in the ingredient profile of any item.

Red Lobster does not assume any liability for your use of this information. Guests with any special food sensitivities or dietary needs should not rely solely on this information as the basis for deciding whether to consume a particular menu item, and are individually responsible for ensuring that any such menu item meets their individual dietary requirements. Any medical concerns regarding the consumption of these items should be directed to your physician or other healthcare provider. If you would like to speak personally with a Red Lobster representative, please call us at 800-562-7837. Our representatives are available Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Sincerely,

Wanda

Senior Guest Relations Representative