Gluten Free at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

We went to the restaurant with our kids, friends and their kids. Ten total. Dinner was excellent. No wait. My daughter is 10 and has celiacs. She ordered chicken with two sides (rice and beans) from the gluten-free menu. She said they were good and did not get sick.

My food (not gf) was excellent. I had the ahi tuna over cauliflower mash with veggies and coconut sauce. My husband had the ahi salad and our friends had meatloaf and appetizers. All was fabulous. The other kids loved their kid meals as well. Everyone was happily satisfied!

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

Other Characteristics

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

Staff was phenomenal. Separate menu labeled as “gluten sensitive” however all menu items are safe. The manager came to our table and then spoke with the executive chef to ensure all team members who touched my kiddos meal took precautions. Menu items were limited and no kid options. Overall though, food was delicious and staff was so nice and accommodating!

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I first ate here and had a great experience with their gluten sensitive menu ordering a cobb salad. I then returned for the southwest salad and has EXTREME reactions. Both times indicated to staff I had Celiac. Will not return.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

They took extra precautions for us, cleaned the grill to prevent cross contamination.

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

— Very

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

Excellent meal! Excellent establishment. A complete separate GF menu. I ordered a mixed drink, grilled chicken with pickled cucumber salad and red mashed potatoes. The food quality was excellent. The manager came out and gave me a free appetizer of edamame since it was our first time in and he was notified of my celiac. He said they take precautions to ensure safety. I was not cross-contaminated. I can’t believe someone hasn’t reviewed this place yet! You have to try it. Perfect place for a date night.

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

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

Had the sweet and sour bowl and was skeptical because the chicken seemed breaded, but I had them double check and it was just rice! I am extremely sensitive and ate it with no issues. Super tasty.

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

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

Very small gluten free menu, especially in comparison to their normal menu. But they are being as careful as they can to actually be GF even though they just say Gluten Sensitive. Had the grilled chicken and it was cooked very nicely, but was very plain.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Got the chicken breasts twice and did not get sick. Highly reccomend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was glutened at this restaurant. I ordered the Tex mex salad. Had a horrible reaction. Their menu says they can’t guarantee that anything marked as “gluten sensitive” will be free of gluten due to cross contamination. I thought it would be fine to order a salad. I was so wrong. I will not be going back.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Great gluten free vegetarian spaghetti squash and beet balls. It was so yummy.

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

— 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

NOT good for celiac, has a gluten “sensitive” menu. Cross contaminated even when I told the waiter I was celiac. Would not go to again!

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

Large portions of food

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

— 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

All menu items listed as Gluten-Sensitive rather than Gluten-Free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Our waiter did a great job of making sure our meal was gluten free. The food was great! Will definitely come back

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Beware. They cross contaminate only gluten sensitive NOT gluten free!

Celiac friendly?

No

Very attentive staff. The server sent the manager out, who told us he would talk to the culinary team and tell them to use the "gluten-free kit."

P.S. If you get the cobb salad, get the dressing on the side because otherwise your salad will drown in it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Carrot cake is made with almond flour and delicious. Just keep in mind they don't have a dedicated gf kitchen so the gf menu is labeled gluten sensitive

Separate gluten-free menu and educated staff on celiac disease. Only reason I didn’t give 5 was because food was good but kind of bland since they leave out all sauces and most flavorings. However, I still had NO reaction! Better than nothing, lol

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten-sensitive. I looked it up online to find out what is suppose to be “gluten sensitive” and they had a list of items. As it is at most places it a mixed kitchen with gluten items. I had a lunch special with chicken tortilla soap and baby greens salad. I did ask for no croutons on my salad and they did but it wasn’t many so I just picked them off. This was my first time trying this place. So over all not too bad but I’m also not a celiac so as always know what your ordering.

Full GF menu, sauces are made in-house and only one contains gluten. The staff are knowledgeable.

I wouldn’t recommend the shrimp tacos, but everything else at our table was reportedly excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Nice restaurant but little options and they warn you of cross contamination on the “Gluten Sensitive” menu that nothing is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very knowledgeable staff. They have a gluten free menu but we’re able to modify things from the regular menu as well. Waiter checked on multiple things I had questions about.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There is a Gluten Free menu which is rather large and includes a dessert option. It is clearly stated at the top of the menu that there is risk of cross contamination, but with that I spoke to the waiter and let them know I have celiac and he seemed well versed on how to handle the food. I ordered the grilled chicken, with mashed potatoes, black beans and a side of chicken tortilla soup. It was all good, although the chicken was rather bland. They do have a bunch of in house sauces they make but I was a little too nervous to give them a try, not sure if they were GF or not. It’s been about 3 hours since I left the restaurant and I haven’t had any issues. Definitely a place I can add to my “safe” list.

Great restaurant, but not for anyone who is celiac. The gluten free menu is a joke, and has mainly drinks on it. Will not be returning as it is so limited, also staff does not seem to know what gluten even is.

Celiac friendly?

No

Gluten sensitive menu was promising but the hamburger (no bun) I ordered from it came up as gluten found when tested with Nima. My companions enjoyed their meals. Would not recommend for Celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

No

Trying this place out tonight - we’ll see how it goes

The GS Sweet & Spicy Wok was amazing and the GS Flat Iron Steak was good. Sides were yummy!

GF menu is extremely limited, restaurant is crowded and loud thanks to the poor design. I didn't get glutened – but the meal was bad. The server didn't seem to understand the importance of cross contamination, so I wouldn't trust eating at the place again. My husband ate my leftovers and said he could have gotten something better at McDonalds.

Celiac friendly?

No

lovely gluten free menu with knowledgeable wait staff. The sweet and spicy bowl is delightful!

they also have kids items on the gluten free menu!

Not a 100% dedicated safe kitchen. Risk is explained on the top of the GF menu. With that said, I was made to feel comfortable kitchen would take extra precautions. No issues.

Amazing!! The gluten free menu has many options. I had the chicken tortilla soup and the Tex Mex salad. Soooo good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff were really nice and tried to be accommodating. They have a gluten free menu however they outright state that they are NOT a gluten free kitchen and there is chance of cross contamination in their kitchen so it’s not celiac safe. My lunch mate said the food is pretty good, though she is not gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Long story short... I ordered my food off of the gluten free menu, specifically noting that it is not a "preference" and to please note "allergy". The meal I ordered is shown on both menus, and I was not the only one ordering this dish... so I wanted to make it clear. My meal arrived the same as the other, and the server was not aware of one being gluten free. We asked to talk to our waitress.... I was told that it was gluten free and she questioned me on why I didn't trust it. She had 2 other people come out to confirm that it was gluten free... I still didn't trust it due the potato side that is typically made with flour. Finally the GM came over, told me that the dish is gluten free noting that he discussed it with the chef. OK, I feel better. As he turned to walk away, he turned back to me and said "Unless you can't have the flour in the potatoes"... we blew up a little, and he grabbed my plate and stormed off saying "I told him that the flour might be an issue!".

He brought my plate back with a different potato option, clarifying that it is definitely gluten free.

Our waitress came back a while later to check on us... out of curiosity we asked if she noted the order as gluten free. She said "No, I didn't. The dish is shown on the gluten free menu and the regular menu so it should be gluten free". We let her know that the gluten free menu has substituted items to make it gluten free, and that I could have been seriously ill if I had trusted them. She blew it off as a menu issue and not her fault.

In the end, I was still sick that night. Not as severe as it could have been though.

The waitress, general manager, and the chef failed to know what needed to be done for a dish on their gluten free menu to actually be gluten free.

Major fail, and I have no intentions of trying again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Lazy DOG has a gluten free menu. I order from it and have never had a problem here. Very tasty food choices!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered off the “Gluten Sensitive” menu. Good selection and a nice choice of sides. Even a dessert! I got the Grilled Shrimp tacos and let the Waitress know that I am Celiac not just “sensitive” and they were delicious and I have had No issues! Yay!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have amazing options on a GF menu. The servers are aware and friendly. My favorite to get is the Chicken Tortilla Soup and also the Hummus with Vegetables which is huge and very flavorful. There are tons of options. Definitely a place I attend regularly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wide variety of options and cuisine. A “something for everyone” place. Love that they have a separate printed GF menu with safe choices or items that can be modified. Rice bowls, chicken entrees, lettuce wrap burger, some salad options. Fun vibe and friendly staff that was familiar with needs of a GF diner.

Always have had a great gluten-free experience at Lazy Dog. Staff have been very knowledgeable and careful. And it’s great that you can bring your dogs if you eat outside on the patio. They’re very doggie friendly. They always bring the dogs water and even have a doggie menu. Nice restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten Free menu is readily available, they seem to understand. Gf dessert too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

First time I ordered there no problem, but second time I ordered (gluten sensitive sweet and spicy shrimp) every item tested positive for gluten on my Nima tester. Ugh.

Celiac friendly?

No

I LOVE COMING HERE! Whenever I go out to eat lazy dogs is always at the top of my list of gf places to go. 😁🙌❤

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Sweet and spicy shrimp or tofu dish is the best!!

It's still a fairly new restaurant so service is not that great. But the food was amazing and worth the trip.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a gluten sensitive menu. There seemed to be multiple meals that could easily be made into gluten free options. The food is delicious and that is worth the limited choices.

I Have never had a problem there with my celiac Always great food and not that pricey

They are a Lazy Dog when it comes to their gluten free menu. The regular menu is filled with mouth watering selections. They hand you the gluten free menu and it looks like a weight watchers menu, such as hamburger patty on a slice of lettuce. Very disappointing. Many of the regular items look like they could make it a gluten free option like a salad without croutons, but they don’t make an effort to customize their menu to give you a bigger selection. Wont be back. It took too long to figure out what I could eat.

Very very very small gf menu. Everything they do have on it was expensive and plain. I actually left to go elsewhere it was that minuscule and unappealing.

Don’t trust the servers at this restaurant. They have not been properly trained to serve people with food allergies

Celiac friendly?

No

It is gluten friendly but not suitable if you have celiac. We tried it twice and she was sick both times. They specify that it is not gluten free but she liked it before she got diagnosed so we wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately it didn’t work out.

Celiac friendly?

No