The Old Oyster Factory

The food was great! I had the scallops and the chocolate lava cake. Yum! The service was also great. I will definitely come back when we make another trip to HHI.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing experience - best food on the island that we tried.

Filet with whipped potatoes & green beans is what I ordered. Along with the spinach salad.

8.5/10 for this experience!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great spot for Oysters! Not many other appetizer options but good entrees. Ordered the scallops and they were delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We visited on a weekend night recently and split a seafood tower (leave the crackers off to make it GF) between 3 of us as an app, then I had the swordfish special that was modified to include the chimichurri /pesto sauce instead of the regular. (It came with red rice and collard greens, and overall, it was fine, but the seafood tower was the true star of the show.) They also had a canned dry cider from NC available, so I tried that. No reactions, great view, and good service despite it being a busy evening. My gluten-eating companions ordered the filet mignon and crab cake entrees both said they were both excellent. We’d come back for sure.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

pretty good list of gf options to choose from

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I got the grilled grouper, wild rice and roasted vegetables. It was good, didn’t make me sick. Very busy place, gets you in and out fast, almost too fast. Our reservations were for 5:45 and we were leaving by 6:30.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

A dinner here is a must - staff very knowledgeable, separate menu, beautiful building and views are fabulous. Started off with the smoked shrimp Deviled eggs, then Broad Creek Cioppino and dark chocolate mousse! Yum. See Pics below

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free menu, but not all of the entrees available at lunch. Staff knowledge, very helpful. Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The grouper and sweet pea risotto were amazing! The waitstaff was very knowledgeable.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Ate the grouper and risotto. My other non GF family members also ate the same dinner. Waiter was knowledgeable and aware of cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This wasn’t my favorite meal of my trip, I thought the entree was not worth the money. But I would come back here just for the dessert selection! I had a gluten free chocolate lava cake and they had many others such as crème brûlée and a soufflé.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Reservations recommended

They do have a GF menu. Several options and the waiter was very helpful. We were here for lunch and I ordered the Greek salad with shrimp. It was good.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Like others said, no GF menu but waitstaff very clear on what can be made that way. Our food was delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We went with a large group and the waiter was very confident and pointed out what I could eat on the menu. He said they redid their menu about a year ago to make most things gluten free. They even had a flourless chocolate lava cake that was really good!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

The menu was not marked and there is not a separate menu. However, our server knew some of the information and also was more than happy to check with the head chef about many many questions we had. It was a great experience and we had many yummy apps!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

I ordered everything gluten free and still got very sick. Must have cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Had a few options on the menu that were marked Gluten Free. There were a lot of items that could have been naturally gluten free that weren’t marked, so you can certainly be sure they take it seriously. Overall it was limited in gluten free options compared to the rest of the menu. I got the Almond Crusted Mahi Mahi and it was divine! I was worried initially about the almonds and if they were processed on the same equipment but had no reactions.

This place has an AMAZING view!! Loved the atmosphere as well. They had people directing where to park also which was nice but caught us off guard, so just a heads up on that.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options

Fantastic! The gluten free menu had lots of options, I specifically came for the seafood medley. Everything was delicious. My husband got the swordfish special (likely not GF) Highly recommend! We sat in the covered patio area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF menu was extensive and my server, Frank, was well versed in the Celiac and assured me that he, and the kitchen staff, would take all precautions to ensure that I had a safe and delicious meal. I had no problems at all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac here. Excellent restaurant with very good gluten free choices. Always eat here when vacationing on Hilton Head Island. Gorgeous sunset views on the water. Highly recommend.

They have a thorough gf menu! Explained celiac and waiter seemed knowledgeable. Seafood can be given “naked” to avoid any issues. Desserts can be made without almond shell and they are gf. Also has the standard flourless chocolate cake. Make a reservation if it’s dinner as they fill up!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate there twice during the recent trip to Hilton Head. Scallops very good, wedge salad excellent, salmon very good( I was a bit disappointed there was no pineapple sauce. Apparently they felt the need to omit the sauce, but wish they had told me ahead of serving it to me.)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Tried this restaurant because they claimed to have a gluten free menu. They did have several items to choose from, including several fish dishes. No dedicated fryer so nothing deep fried was available. Ordered the bacon wrapped scallops (appetizer( and Caesar salad for my son. Explained that he has celiac and importance of gf items. The server assured us she understood, but the Caesar salad came out with croutons on it despite her assurances. We sent it back, but our son was sick about 30 minutes after leaving. The rest of us enjoyed our meals, but I'd give this a miss if you require a gf diet.

Celiac friendly?

No

GF menu and a good blackberry cider. No GF beer. Server was knowledgeable. Tasty food and great views.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The views from the restaurant are amazing. Make a reservation or call ahead. Very crowded. Most fish can be broiled, sides limited to baked potato and veggies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Been here several times, never had a problem.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was delicious and service was excellent and knowledgable. I had the almond crusted mahi mahi with side of rice and vegetables. The food was even better than I remember in the past. Recommend reservations since they take them now. Definitely will go back!

Great seafood! I've gone here on multiple occasions and have never had an issue. The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good gluten free menu. Server was very knowledgeable and pointed out whether food was gluten free before being asked. This included sauces and the food the non GF people were eating . She even double checked an item on the website but not on the printed GF menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes