Red Lobster is one of the most popular restaurant chains that specialize in seafood. Whether you enjoy fish, crab, lobster, mussels, or other under-the-sea delicacies, Red Lobster likely has something to satisfy your palate. Red Lobster even has options for non-seafood lovers, offering burgers, steak, and other options to satisfy everyone’s preferences.
A good majority of the menu items at Red Lobster are gluten-free without needing any substitutions. Many dishes are based around meat or seafood with a variety of gluten-free side dishes. You will need to avoid items such as rolls, bread, and battered foods. However, it’s very easy to find gluten-free dishes without having to make many special requests.
Red Lobster doesn’t provide the ingredients for its products, but it does have a detailed allergen guide to signify which dishes are gluten-free or not. We’ve done all the work for you and made a handy list of the gluten-free options at Red Lobster, so read on to plan your next dining experience.
Contents
- Tips & Tricks for Ordering Gluten-Free at Red Lobster
- Non-Gluten-Free Items to Avoid at Red Lobster
- Does Red Lobster Have Gluten-Free Biscuits?
- Does Red Lobster Have Gluten-Free Pasta?
- Gluten-Free Options at Red Lobster
- Find a Red Lobster Near You
- Similar Restaurants to Red Lobster
- Related Questions
Tips & Tricks for Ordering Gluten-Free at Red Lobster
- Red Lobster offers many naturally gluten-free dishes with proteins like seafood and steak. Stick with plain, non-battered/fried protein to keep your dishes gluten-free.
- Choose from one of many gluten-free side dishes.
- Avoid anything with stuffing since the stuffing typically contains wheat-based ingredients.
- If you want to enjoy dessert at Red Lobster, ask for a dish of ice cream. There aren’t any gluten-free desserts on the menu, but some dishes are served with ice cream so there’s a good chance your server can accommodate your request.
Non-Gluten-Free Items to Avoid at Red Lobster
- All pasta-based dishes
- Biscuits and bread
- All dessert menu items
- Battered/fried chicken, seafood, etc.
- Sesame Soy Salmon Bowl (contains soy sauce/gluten)
- Crispy Brussels sprouts (crunchy topping – likely breadcrumbs)
- All soups
Does Red Lobster Have Gluten-Free Biscuits?
The Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster aren’t gluten-free. However, you can buy gluten-free Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix at grocery stores to make at home and enjoy with your Red Lobster meal to-go. The gluten-free biscuit mix is made with rice flour and other gluten-free ingredients. All you need to make the biscuits is shredded cheddar cheese, water, and butter.
Does Red Lobster Have Gluten-Free Pasta?
Red Lobster doesn’t offer gluten-free pasta at this time. Avoid the pasta-based dishes and stick with the variety of naturally gluten-free dishes Red Lobster provides if you’re on a gluten-free diet. If you want to enjoy a seafood pasta dish, consider ordering the protein (such as grilled garlic shrimp) from Red Lobster to-go and make gluten-free pasta (don’t forget the alfredo sauce!) at home to combine it with.
Gluten-Free Options at Red Lobster
The allergen calculator on Red Lobster’s website doesn’t list the ingredients for any of its menu items.
Dining out if you have a severe wheat allergy or gluten intolerance (such as Celiac disease) isn’t recommended due to potential cross-contamination with gluten.
Starters
1. Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops Appetizer
Ingredients:
- Sea scallops
- Bacon
2. Signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients:
- Jumbo shrimp
- Cocktail sauce
Bowls & Salads
1. Baja Shrimp Bowl
Ingredients:
- Seasoned shrimp
- Avocado
- Black beans
- Quinoa rice
- Red onion
- Crunchy slaw
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Jalapeno ranch
2. Classic Caesar Salad (omit croutons)
3. Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (omit croutons)
4. Classic Caesar Salad with Seasoned Shrimp (omit croutons)
5. Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon (omit croutons)
Classics
1. Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Butter garlic glaze
- Lemon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
2. Salmon New Orleans
Ingredients:
- Blackened Atlantic salmon
- Shrimp
- Cajun butter sauce
- Tomato-cilantro relish
- Lemon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
3. Simply Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Ingredients:
- Atlantic salmon
- Lemon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
4. Simply Grilled Rainbow Trout
Ingredients:
- Rainbow trout
- Lemon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
5. Filet Mignon Steak
Ingredients:
- Filet Mignon steak
- Peppercorn seasoning
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
6. Sirloin Steak
Ingredients:
- Sirloin steak
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
7. NY Strip Steak
Ingredients:
- New York strip steak
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
8. Wild-Caught Snow Crab Legs
Ingredients:
- Snow crab legs
- Lemon
- Melted butter
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
9. Live Maine lobster (classic style – no stuffing)
Ingredients:
- Live Maine lobster
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
- House salad (no croutons)
Feasts
1. Harborside Lobster & Shrimp
Ingredients:
- Roasted lobster tail
- Garlic shrimp scampi
- Garlic-grilled shrimp
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
2. Lobster, Shrimp & Salmon
Ingredients:
- Maine lobster tail
- Jumbo shrimp skewer
- Fresh Atlantic salmon
- Brown butter sauce
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
3. Ultimate Surf & Turf
Ingredients:
- Filet Mignon
- Butter-poached Maine lobster tail
- Bacon-wrapped sea scallops
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
Create Your Own Feast
1. Wood-Grilled Sirloin
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
2. Blackened Atlantic Salmon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
3. Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
4. Oven-Broiled Atlantic Salmon
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
5. Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
6. Broiled Bay Scallops
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
7. Garlic Shrimp Scampi
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
8. Red Argentinian Shrimp Skewers
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
Sides
1. Baked Potato
2. Broccoli
3. Coleslaw
4. Loaded Baked Potato
5. Mashed Potatoes
6. Quinoa Rice
7. Sea-Salted Fries
Lunch Classics
1. Garlic Shrimp Scampi
2. Oven-Broiled Bay Scallops
3. Oven-Broiled Flounder
Sandwiches
1. Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger (omit bun)
Ingredients:
- Wagyu patty
- Bacon
- White cheddar
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pick two gluten-free sides
- Broccoli
- Baked potato
- Coleslaw
- Loaded baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa rice
- Sea-salted fries
Kids Menu
1. Cherry Wave Slushy
2. Peach Breezy Smoothie
3. Raspberry Bay Smoothie
4. Sunset Strawberry Smoothie
5. Fruit
6. Petite Maine Lobster Tail
7. Surf’s Up Sundae
Dressings & Condiments
1. 100% Pure Melted Butter
2. Blue Cheese Dressing
3. Caesar Dressing
4. Cocktail Sauce
5. French Dressing
6. Honey Mustard Dressing
7. Ketchup
8. Marinara Sauce
9. Pico de Gallo
10. Pina Colada Sauce
11. Ranch Dressing
12. Tartar Sauce
13. Thousand Island Dressing
Cocktails
1. Frozen Peach Margarita
2. Peach Margarita on the Rocks
3. Frozen Raspberry Margarita
4. Raspberry Margarita on the Rocks
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
1. Classic Cranberry Boston IcedTea
2. Peach Boston Iced Tea
3. Raspberry Boston Iced Tea
4. Coffee
5. Dr. Pepper
6. Peach Fruit Smoothie
7. Raspberry Fruit Smoothie
8. Hand-Crafted Classic Lemonade
9. hand-Crafted Strawberry Lemonade
10. Iced Tea
Find a Red Lobster Near You
Click here to find a Red Lobster in your area.
Similar Restaurants to Red Lobster
Related Questions
Are there any gluten-free desserts at Red Lobster?
There aren’t any gluten-free options on the current dessert menu at Red Lobster. There is a “Surfs Up” sundae on the kids’ menu listed as gluten-free but it’s not on the main dessert menu. You can also request a dish of ice cream since ice cream is typically served with other items on the dessert menu like the ‘Chocolate Wave’.
Is the crab at Red Lobster gluten-free?
The King Crab legs are naturally gluten-free. They typically are served with butter, so as long as you pick gluten-free side dishes your meal will be gluten-friendly. Crab cakes and pasta dishes with crab contain gluten and should be avoided, though.
Is Red Lobster’s coconut shrimp gluten-free?
The coconut shrimp at Red Lobster isn’t gluten-free. If you want shrimp and are gluten-free, try the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Baja Shrimp Bowl, Grilled Shrimp. Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Caesar salad with shrimp, or Garlic Shrimp Scampi.
Is Red Lobster’s rice gluten-free?
The quinoa rice blend is one of the many gluten-free side dishes you can choose from at Red Lobster. Rice and quinoa are both naturally gluten-free and there aren’t any gluten-containing additives in Red Lobster’s rice blend.