Red Lobster Gluten Free Menu Items and Options in 2024

Red Lobster is a popular seafood restaurant chain in the United States, and worldwide. On their history page they share, ‘Before there was Red Lobster, there was Bill Darden, a man passionate about making delicious, high-quality seafood available and affordable to everyone, including people who lived far from the coast and regardless of race, gender, religion or economic means. What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, now has over 700 locations around the world.’

What is gluten free at Red Lobster?

In this article and guide, we’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, and other gf options available at Red Lobster. Want to learn more nutrition facts about Red Lobster’s foods? Check out their Food Allergy Wizard.

This is the statement Red Lobster shares on their allergy wizard page:

Due to the risk of cross-contact in our kitchens, we cannot guarantee that any item is free of any allergen. Because items cooked in our fryer or on our grill may come in contact with all allergens, we have identified those for you. Information below does not include accompaniments, dressings and dipping sauces unless specified.

We have made an effort to ensure that the information provided here is accurate and are dedicated to preparing a meal that meets your restricted diet. Because of our reliance on suppliers for accurate information, the shared cooking and preparation areas of our kitchens and the handcrafted nature of our menu items, we cannot completely eliminate the risk of cross-contact or declare that any item is free of any allergen.

Red Lobster Gluten Free Menu

These are all the gluten free options we could find at Red Lobster. Note all items listed below do not contain wheat or gluten, based on the Red Lobster Food Allergy Wizard. These items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten, so please keep that in mind.

Notice anything missing or incorrect? Leave a comment below. This article was last updated: December 16, 2021

Starters

These are all of the starter options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops Appetizer
Signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Bowls

These are all of the bowl options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Baja Shrimp Bowl

Classics

These are all of the classic options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Salmon New Orleans
Simply Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Simply Grilled Rainbow Trout
Steaks – 6 oz. Filet Mignon
Steaks – 7 oz. Sirloin
Steaks – 12 oz. NY Strip
Wild-Caught Snow Crab Legs

Feasts

These are all of the feast options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Harborside Lobster & Shrimp
Lobster, Shrimp & Salmon
Ultimate Surf & Turf

Create Your Own Feast

These are all of the create your own feast options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

7 oz. Wood-Grilled Salmon
Atlantic Salmon (Blackened)
Atlantic Salmon (Grilled)
Atlantic Salmon (Oven-Broiled)
Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops
Bay Scallops (Broiled)
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Red Argentinian Shrimp Skewers

Daily Deals

These are all of the daily deals options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Endless Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Endless Grilled Shrimp
Steak-and-Lobster Wednesday

Perfect Pairings

These are all of the daily deals options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops Add-On
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Add-On
Maine Lobster Tail Add-On
Red Argentinian Shrimp Skewer Add-On

Sides & Additions

These are all of the sides and additions options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Baked Potato
Broccoli
Coleslaw
Loaded Baked Potato
Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa Rice
Sea-Salted Fries

Lunch Favorites & Classics

These are all of the lunch favorites and classic options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Baja Shrimp Bowl
Lunch Classics – Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Lunch Classics – Oven-Broiled Bay Scallops
Lunch Classics – Oven-Broiled Flounder

Kids Menu

These are all of the kids menu options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Casco Bay Cooler – Cherry Wave Slushy
Casco Bay Cooler – Peachy Breezy Smoothie
Casco Bay Cooler – Raspberry Bay Smoothie
Casco Bay Cooler – Sunset Strawberry Smoothie
Kids Fruit
Kids Garlic-Grilled Shrimp
Kids Juice
Kids Lemonade
Kids Milk 1%
Kids Petite Maine Lobster Tail
Kids Raspberry Lemonade
Kids Surf’s Up Sundae

Dressings & Condiments

These are all of the dressing and condiment options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

100% Pure Melted Butter
Add Butter to Baked Potato
Add Sour Cream to Baked Potato
Blue Cheese Dressing
Caesar Dressing
Cocktail Sauce
French Dressing
Honey Mustard Dressing
Ketchup
Marinara Sauce
Pico de Gallo
Pina Colada Sauce
Ranch Dressing
Tartar Sauce
Thousand Island Dressing

Beverages – Cocktails

These are all of the cocktail options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Peach Margarita – Frozen
Peach Margarita – Rocks
Raspberry Margarita – Frozen
Raspberry Margarita – Rocks

Beverages – Nonalcoholic

These are all of the nonalcoholic beverage options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Boston Iced Tea- Classic Cranberry
Boston Iced Tea – Peach
Boston Iced Tea – Raspberry
Coffee
Dr Pepper
Fruit Smoothie – Peach
Fruit Smoothie – Raspberry
Fruit Smoothie – Strawberry
Hand-Crafted Lemonade – Classic Lemonade
Hand-Crafted Lemonade – Strawberry
Iced Tea

Family Meals & Platters

These are all of the family meals and platter options at Red Lobster that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.

Atlantic Salmon Family Meal
Baja Shrimp Family Bowl
Create Your Own Family Feast – Shrimp Scampi
Family Baked Potatoes with Butter and Sour Cream
Family French Fries
Family Mashed Potatoes
Family Rice
Shrimp Scampi Family Meal

Photo: Red Lobster Facebook Page

Items to Avoid at Red Lobster

These items all contain gluten or have a very high risk for gluten contamination:

All soups contain gluten and none were listed on the food allergy tool for items without wheat/gluten.
All fried items contain gluten except for the fries, but there is a risk for cross contamination.
The salads contain croutons.
Unfortunately, the biscuits aren’t gluten free.
Watch out for sauces like sesame and teriyaki on the fish/meats.

Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at Red Lobster

Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at Red Lobster

When you order at the restaurant or on the app for delivery/pickup, tell them you have an allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your food.
You can get a lot of seafood and steak options gluten free, along with plenty of sides and drinks. In my opinion, they have a pretty extensive gf menu at Red Lobster.
Red Lobster has 45+ reviews on the Find Me Gluten Free app. They have an average of 4 stars indicating a good experience for most customers. Be warned a large amount of the 1 star reviews mentioned poor staff training on allergies/gluten, so it depends on the location you go to.
Personal experiences here are unknown. I will update this post if I get the chance to try the gluten free options at Red Lobster one day!