O’Charley’s is a chain of casual dining restaurants that operates across the United States, with over 160 locations in 17 states. The first O’Charley’s restaurant was founded in 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee, and has since become a popular destination for classic American comfort food.
The restaurant’s menu features a range of dishes such as burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken and chicken tenders, steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts, as well as a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. O’Charley’s is known for its friendly service and relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families, friends, and coworkers to gather for a meal or drinks.
Let’s find out if this popular restaurant chain has gluten free options…
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What is gluten free at O’Charley’s?
In this article and guide, we’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, and other gf options available at O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar.
The company shares the following allergy warning on their allergen information page:
O’Charley’s has made every effort to ensure that the allergen information provided is accurate. However, because of the handcrafted nature of our menu items, the variety of procedures used in our kitchens and our reliance on our suppliers, we can make no guarantees of its accuracy and disclaim liability for the use of this information. If you have any questions please ask to speak with a manager.
O’Charley’s Gluten Free Menu
These are all the gluten free options we could find at O’Charley’s. Note all items listed below do not contain wheat or gluten, based on information we found from their Allergen Information page.
Notice anything missing or incorrect? Leave a comment below. This article was last updated: May 10, 2023
Appetizers
These are all of the appetizer options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Chips & Spicy White Queso
- Loaded Potato Skins
Classic Combos
These are all of the classic combo options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Steak & Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- Steak & Ribs
Chicken & Pasta
These are all of the chicken and pasta options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Steaks, Ribs, & Chops
These are all of the steak, rib, and chop options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter
- Grilled Top Sirloin
- Louisiana Sirloin
- Bone-In Ribeye Steak
- O’Charley’s Baby Back Ribs
Seafood Favorites
These are all of the seafood favorite options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Cedar-Planked Salmon
- Fresh Atlantic Grilled Salmon
- Blackened Salmon
- Cornmeal Breaded Catfish Dinner w/Fries & Coleslaw*
- Basil Butter Mahi
* Shared fryer.
Sides
These are all of the side options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Smashed Potatoes
- Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Baked Potato
- Broccoli
- Grilled Asparagus
- Loaded Baked Potato
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Coleslaw
Salads
These are all of the salad options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- California Chicken Salad
- California Salmon Salad
- California Sirloin Salad
Salad Dressings/Add-Ons
These are all of the salad dressing and add-on options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Honey Mustard Dressing
- Honey Mustard Dressing
- Light Ranch Dressing
- Light Ranch Dressing
- Ranch Dressing
- Ranch Dressing
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Thousand Island Dressing
Signature Soups
These are all of the signature soup options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Loaded Potato Soup
Southern Comforts
Unfortunately all Southern Comforts at O’Charley’s contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
Burgers
Unfortunately all Burgers at O’Charley’s contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
Sandwiches
Unfortunately all Sandwiches at O’Charley’s contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
Desserts
Unfortunately all Desserts at O’Charley’s contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
Kids Menu
Unfortunately all Kids Menu items at O’Charley’s contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
Kid’s Sides
These are all of the kid’s side options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Applesauce
- Broccoli
- Mandarin Orange Slices
- Smashed Potatoes
- Tater Tots*
* Shared fryer.
Drinks
These are all of the drink options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Coca Cola
- Diet Coke
- Coke Zero Sugar
- Sprite
- Dr Pepper
- Mello Yello
- Minute Maid Lemonade
- Hi-C Orange Lavaburst
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Sweet Tea
- Unsweet Tea
- IBC Root Beer
- Coffee
- Decaf Coffee
- Hot Tea
Alcohol
These are all of the alcohol options at O’Charley’s that are free from wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Margaritas
- Wine
- Sangria
- Various Shots/Hard Liquor Types
Photo: O’Charley’s Facebook page
Items to Avoid at O’Charley’s
- The spinach and artichoke dip appetizer contains wheat.
- The shrimp and stuffed crab appetizer contains wheat.
- The bbq pork chop and bone-in pork chop contains wheat.
- The chipotle salmon and bayou salmon contains wheat.
- The rice pilaf contains wheat.
- The french fries contain wheat according to O’Charley’s allergen guide.
- Watch for croutons, fried chicken, and other cross-contamination with the salads.
- All desserts contain wheat.
- All kid’s meals contain wheat.
- All fryers are shared so cross-contamination will occur for the fries and other fried sides/foods.
Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at O’Charley’s
Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at O’Charley’s.
- When you order at the restaurant or online/in the app for delivery/pickup, tell them you have an allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your food.
- O’Charley’s has some options that are gluten free. They are not a dedicated environment and don’t have a specified gluten free menu, so they are not as accommodating as some restaurant chains, but there are still chicken, steak, seafood, salad, and side options for people avoiding gluten.
- O’Charley’s has a three star rating on Find Me Gluten Free with almost 25 total ratings. The ratings were 50/50. Some customers were really happy with their accommodations like using clean pans for the steak, changing gloves, etc. Other customers complained about getting sick and the staff not being trained to handle gluten allergies.
- Personal experiences here are pretty unknown! I used to love O’Charley’s when I was younger and didn’t have a gluten allergy, but I have not been to the chain in 10+ years. I will update this post when I get the chance to try it again!
Photo: O’Charley’s Facebook page
More Information about O’Charley’s
Looking for additional information about O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, their foods, and nutritional/ingredients facts? Here are some resources we’ve found:
- Official O’Charley’s Menu: https://www.ocharleys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OC-Core-Menu-8-Page_OC_T1_Menu_0323_Unpriced-for-Web.pdf
- Official O’Charley’s Nutritional Info: https://www.ocharleys.com/nutrition-information/
- Official O’Charley’s Allergen Information: https://www.ocharleys.com/allergen-information/
