The Royal Tern

4 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cakes, Dessert, Fries
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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3005 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC 29455
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In 2 Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Wheat Allergy

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Great experience. Knowledgeable, confident, and helpful staff. Separate gluten free fryer! Lots of dishes naturally gluten free and the chef is willing to adjust recipes to accommodate. The mussels were my favorite dish- there is cauliflower in the sauce to thicken it up. And they had a gluten free carrot cake on the dessert menu that was excellent!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Amazing service always. Gluten free carrot cake! I have never had any bad reactions from any food here. The staff is knowledgeable about the food and what I can eat.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This is one of our favorite restaurants to visit. They have a dedicated fryer for fries and the waitstaff is extremely helpful in finding safe delicious options. They ONLY single thing they lack (and I’m really reaching to pick on something) would be that they need a gf dessert option but because they hit a home run everywhere else I don’t really really care about that. We cannot wait to return.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Cakes
  • Dessert
  • Fries

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


Gluten free carrot cake!!!!!!!
Gluten-Free Fries at The Royal Tern
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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The staff is extremely knowledgeable and the chef came out to assure me that my food was gf! The fries are amazing. They have gluten free desserts! The carrot cake is to die for!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


We were very pleased with the knowledgeable waitstaff I providing a safe experience for our daughter. Very well done. Many gluten free options, dedicated fryer, management that gets it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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