Hilton Head Island Restaurants

[ECUmom3]

Our family will be traveling to Hilton Head next month. First time since being diagnosed with Celiac. Any suggestions on where to get a good (and safe) gluten free meal? I know that most of the upscale restaurants will accomodate, but we will be traveling with our 17 yr. old son who does not care for, or appreciate fine dining; so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I know that Wise Guys has a Gluten Free menu, but they're the only one I've found so far, other than the chain restaurants that I can eat at here at home. I love fresh seafood, etc. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[GF BRO]

Our family will be traveling to Hilton Head next month. First time since being diagnosed with Celiac. Any suggestions on where to get a good (and safe) gluten free meal? I know that most of the upscale restaurants will accomodate, but we will be traveling with our 17 yr. old son who does not care for, or appreciate fine dining; so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I know that Wise Guys has a Gluten Free menu, but they're the only one I've found so far, other than the chain restaurants that I can eat at here at home. I love fresh seafood, etc. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I've been going to HH since I was a little kid. Actually haven't been back since being diagnosed but some relatives took the trip and I had them do some investigating at some of our favorite places. Because HH caters to TONS of family tourists during the summer, many, many restaurants are gluten aware. You are right in that most of the nicer places will accomodate. Some of the more "chain" type restaurants may be harder. One Hot Mamma's has a gluten-free menu. (Brand new menu so its not on their website yet.) Its a great BBQ place. Wise Guys is another one with a gluten-free menu (lots of nuts, however, if there is a a nut allergy in the family). Mellow Mushroom also has gluten-free pizza that is supposed to be amazing. I still remember having their gluten filled pizza and it was great if this is an indication of anything. If you check out the gluten free registry for HH, this will be very helpful. There is also a Fresh Market which is like a Whole Foods that sells lots of gluten-free food. Kroger also has a good selection. Have fun!

[AE Paul]

There is an Outback with a gluten-free menu at 20 Hatton Place, several fast food restaurants (Arby's, Wendy's, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A) which have gluten-free menus, a Bonefish Grill - GFRAP certified - at 890 William Hilton Pkwy, a Longhorn Steakhouse with a gluten-free menu at 841 William Hilton Pkwy, a Carrabba's with a gluten-free menu at 14 Folly Field Rd, and a Cold Stone Creamery for dessert which has a gluten-free list at 890 William Hilton Pkwy. Hope that helps. Good luck!