The Definitive Bonefish Grill Gluten-Free Menu Guide 2025
While it may feature a gluten-friendly menu and tons of naturally safe dishes, our Bonefish Grill gluten-free guide is here to highlight any hidden gluten.
A taste of the sea might be tempting for a lot of us, but with gluten being present at a lot of casual-dining seafood restaurants, it can be challenging if you have celiac disease, or a gluten sensitivity or intolerance. 🦞🦑
Battered and breaded seafood and deep-fried platters are a significant hazard, and at first glance, it seems as though Bonefish Grill echoes this trend, with a vast menu that’s filled to the brim with glutenous proteins and combos. 🍤🐟
Most of Bonefish Grill’s starters, soups, salads, seafood-focused entrées, premium sides, and a massive chunk of their lunch menu are made with wheat and gluten in mind, and this is before we account for cross-contamination! 🍲🥣
On the other hand, just when it seemed hopeless, Bonefish Grill makes a comeback with its own dedicated gluten-friendly menu, with a decent selection of fish, grilled proteins, some starters, as well as plain sides that omit gluten. 🦐🥗
You’ll even find a few items on their gluten-friendly menu that have been specially modified to kick gluten to the curb, and if you’re still curious, read on to learn more about it in our extensive Bonefish Grill gluten-free menu guide! 👏
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Disclaimer
With that in mind, it’s important to note here that Bonefish Grill cooks, stores, and prepares its dishes and all menu items in a common kitchen with shared kitchen spaces, and not in a certified, dedicated gluten-free kitchen! ⚠️👉🚫🌾
As such, cross-contamination could occur during normal restaurant service, such as through trace gluten exposure, so even if you order something that’s naturally gluten-free, there’s no guarantee that it’ll stay 100% free of gluten. 🍔🥙
It’s typical in shared kitchens to find even the “safe” menu items catching trace amounts of wheat and glutenous components like malt, barley, rye, and/or oats from other items that have been cooked, prepped, or even stored nearby.
That said, it’s not a bad idea for anyone with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity and/or intolerance to treat Bonefish Grill’s menu items, even the ones from their dedicated gluten-friendly menu, with an abundance of caution.
If you want to be extra safe, treat them as potentially having been cross-contaminated by default, and cross-contamination is something that Bonefish Grill themselves warn people about in their own nutrition and allergen guide:
Due to product substitutions and recipe changes, we cannot guarantee that the allergen information listed will be the same at the time of your dining experience. Deep-fried items are fried in a shared fryer, so there is a high risk of cross-contact. We do not recommend that guests with allergies order fried foods. All pasta is cooked in a shared pot, which poses a risk of cross-contact with egg, wheat, and seafood allergens. Please ask to speak with the manager on duty to inform them of your allergies.
Personally, I’d take up on Bonefish Grill’s offer of speaking to the staff or manager on duty if you have celiac disease, and ask them to take extra precautions when preparing your meal. 🍽️🔪
Bonefish Grill Allergen Policy (Gluten-Free)
On the bright side, at least Bonefish Grill makes it super easy for you to filter through their gigantic menu to figure out what’s safe for you to eat, and knowing which dishes to avoid, and it starts by heading over to their website. 🖥️⌨️🖱️
Once you’re on the official Bonefish Grill homepage, scroll all the way down to the website footer, and then click or tap on the small text that says “NUTRITION” to open up Bonefish Grill’s official Nutrition Information page. ✍📝📑
This singular page offers a wealth of information in the form of four links that each lead to separate PDF files, which you can otherwise bookmark, save, or download onto your device for easier reference, given how handy they are:
- Nutrition – The first link on this page leads you to Bonefish Grill’s nutrition information PDF, which offers a detailed breakdown of all the nutritional information that you need for every single item on their menu, like how many calories, cholesterol, and so on are in each meal.
- Allergen – However, it’s this second link that will prove most useful for us right now, as this is where you’ll find Bonefish Grill’s allergen information PDF, providing a breakdown of the nine major allergens, as identified by the FDA, that might be included in each menu item. For folks with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity and/or intolerance, avoid any menu item here that’s been marked as containing wheat by checking the “Wheat” column.
- Gluten-Friendly Menu – Otherwise, if you don’t want to manually sift through the Bonefish Grill menu in its entirety and you just want a TL;DR of what’s safe or unsafe to order if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity and/or intolerance, this PDF file contains Bonefish Grill’s gluten-friendly menu. Everything on this menu is specially made or has been modified to omit gluten ingredients and components, but be wary of cross-contamination.
- Vegetarian & Vegan Options – On the other hand, if you also have a vegetarian or vegan diet, this PDF contains a list of Bonefish Grill’s menu items that are naturally suited or have been modified to suit a vegetarian or vegan diet, thus making it way easier to choose, too.
Circling back to Bonefish Grill’s gluten-friendly menu, however, I’d like to point out the key disclosure printed in tiny text at the very bottom of the PDF file, which once again highlights the importance of being diligent with cross-contamination:
Food is prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of gluten exposure. We cannot guarantee any menu item is completely free of gluten. When placing your order, please let your server know you are ordering a gluten-friendly menu item. FDA regulations define “gluten-free” as containing less than 20ppm gluten. Some individuals may be sensitive to levels below this amount. If you have any concerns about those levels, please consult your healthcare provider.
Starters, Soups & Greens
I can’t think of a better way to start your meal at Bonefish Grill than checking out their vast range of shareable starters, soups, and salads. Sadly, most of their starters often use batter, crunchy toppings, or fried components that contain wheat, and their salads may sometimes be bundled with glutenous croutons or crispy onions. 🥗🍲🥣
❌ Bang Bang Shrimp
❌ Tempura Crunch Sashimi Tuna
❌ Calamari
❌ Crab Cakes
❌ Blackened Chicken Egg Rolls
⚠️ Chargrilled Oysters
⚠️ Imperial Dip with Tortilla Strip
⚠️ Edamame
❌ Bread and Pesto
❌ Corn Chowder + Lump Crab
⚠️ Tomato Bisque Soup
✅ House Salad with Shrimp and Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
❌ Caesar Salad with Wood-Grilled Chicken and Dressing
❌ Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Salmon and Dressing
✅ House Salad with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
⚠️ Caesar Salad with Dressing
⚠️ Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
For context, let’s take a closer look at each of these dishes to see what they’re made of:
Bang Bang Shrimp: Crispy, breaded shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce; the coating and frying process contains wheat, and shared fryers create a high cross-contamination risk. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease. Ask staff whether a plain grilled option is available.
Tempura Crunch Sashimi Tuna: Sashimi tuna dressed with tempura crunch uses battered components that contain wheat and is plated alongside fried elements, raising cross-contamination risk. Treat this dish as an ingredient-level gluten source and confirm with staff before ordering.
Calamari: Calamari is breaded or battered and deep-fried, containing wheat in the coating and usually cooked in shared oil. This item is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff can verify a dedicated fryer and gluten-free batter.
Crab Cakes: Crab cakes typically include breadcrumbs or binders that contain wheat and are often seared in shared pans. The dish is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease; request ingredient confirmation and avoid if staff cannot verify a safe preparation.
Blackened Chicken Egg Rolls: These egg rolls are filled, rolled, and fried using wheat-containing wrappers and cooked in shared oil, creating both ingredient-level gluten and cross-contamination risks. Do not order this if you’re avoiding gluten, and confirm the handling only if a verified gluten-free preparation exists.
Chargrilled Oysters: Oysters are served with toppings and crostini; when served without crostini, they can be lower risk by ingredient, but shared prep and buttery toppings may include wheat. Request oysters served without crostini and confirm topping ingredients to reduce cross-contamination.
Imperial Dip with Tortilla Strip: Creamy seafood or cheese dip served with tortilla strips often includes wheat in handling or accompaniment; the tortilla strips or crostini introduce cross-contamination risk. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff can confirm gluten-free accompaniments.
Edamame: Steamed edamame pods are gluten-free by ingredient when plain, but the default dish includes crostini or seasoned toppings. Ask for edamame without crostini and confirm any seasoning blend or finishing salt contains no wheat to limit cross-contamination.
Bread and Pesto: Bread is an obvious ingredient-level gluten source, and pesto accompaniments may be served with crostini. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease. Confirm whether any gluten-free bread is available before considering.
Corn Chowder + Lump Crab: Creamy corn and crab chowder is often thickened with wheat-containing ingredients per the official allergen guide and is therefore an ingredient-level gluten source. Do not order this if you’re avoiding gluten unless the staff can verify a gluten-free recipe.
Tomato Bisque Soup: Tomato bisque can be prepared with or served alongside crostini. When served without crostini, it can be lower risk by ingredient, but confirm the recipe and request no crostini to reduce cross-contamination from breaded items and shared bowls.
House Salad with Shrimp and Citrus Herb Vinaigrette: Greens with shrimp and a citrus vinaigrette are often gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm that the shrimp are not breaded or finished in a wheat-containing sauce, and request dressing on the side to minimize cross-contamination.
Caesar Salad with Wood-Grilled Chicken and Dressing: Wood-grilled chicken is typically gluten-free by ingredient, but croutons and some dressings can contain wheat. This prepared combination is listed with wheat in the allergen guide; ask for no croutons and confirm the dressing and chicken marinade are gluten-free.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Salmon and Dressing: When served with salmon, this salad may include crunchy toppings or dressings that contain wheat. The official allergen guide lists this preparation with wheat; avoid ordering unless staff confirms all components and handling are gluten-free.
House Salad with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette: Simple greens with a citrus herb vinaigrette are usually gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm dressings and any prepped toppings are gluten-free, request dressing on the side, and ask staff to clear tongs and prep surfaces to reduce cross-contamination.
Caesar Salad with Dressing: Caesar salad contains croutons by default; when prepared without croutons, it can be lower risk by ingredient. Request no croutons and confirm the dressing contains no wheat-based stabilizers, and ask staff to clear utensils and serving spoons.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad: Plain shaved sprouts are gluten-free by ingredient, but crispy onions or fried toppings can introduce wheat. Request that the salad be prepared without crispy onions and confirm that prep surfaces and tongs are cleared to limit cross-contamination.
In short, most of Bonefish Grill’s starters here are breaded, battered, or served with crostini, which adds a lot of gluten to your plate, not to mention the high cross-contamination risk that comes with it. Otherwise, while some salads and soups can be lower risk when they’re modified, remember to omit the crunchy toppings! 🍤🦀🌮
Chef-Curated Selections & Simply Grilled
Once you’re done sampling some of Bonefish Grill’s appetizers, it’s a good time to move on to their chef-curated plates and simply grilled proteins. There’s some good news to be had here, as many entrées are protein-forward and gluten-free when served plain, but be wary of the wheat-thickened sauces and glazes. 🥭🍋
❌ Pan Asian Butterfish with Sauteed Spinach & Jasmine Rice
❌ Bourbon Glazed Salmon with New Potatoes & Asparagus
❌ Pan-Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna with Jasmine Rice & Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
❌ Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta
✅ Filet & Lobster Tail with Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli
✅ Bone-in Fontina Pork Chop with Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus
✅ Lemon Butter
❌ Pan Asian Sauce
✅ Mango Salsa
✅ Chimichurri Sauce
✅ Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
✅ Mahi-Mahi
✅ Grilled Sea Bass
✅ Grilled Atlantic Salmon
✅ Grilled Rainbow Trout
✅ Grilled Wahoo
✅ Filet Mignon
✅ Grilled Sirloin
✅ Bone-In Pork Chop
✅ Wood-Grilled Chicken
Just to make sure that we got this right, let’s break each of these dishes down one by one:
Pan Asian Butterfish with Sauteed Spinach & Jasmine Rice: Butterfish finished in a Pan-Asian sauce that the official allergen guide flags for wheat-containing ingredients. The sauce is an ingredient-level gluten source, and the dish is unsuitable for celiac disease. Confirm a plain grilled fish option with the staff.
Bourbon Glazed Salmon with New Potatoes & Asparagus: Salmon glazed with a bourbon-style sauce that can include wheat-based thickeners. The glaze is an ingredient-level gluten source; request plain grilled salmon or confirm the glaze ingredients and prep to reduce cross-contamination.
Pan-Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna with Jasmine Rice & Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts: The blackening seasoning can be gluten-free, but the kung pao finish and any Pan-Asian components have been flagged for wheat in the official allergen guide. Treat this preparation as an ingredient-level gluten source and confirm with staff.
Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta: Scampi pasta combines shellfish with wheat pasta, and the pasta itself is an ingredient-level gluten source. This dish is unsuitable for celiac disease unless a verified gluten-free pasta is confirmed by the restaurant. Confirm ingredient details before ordering.
Filet & Lobster Tail with Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli: Plain filet and lobster tail are gluten-free by ingredient when prepared simply. Verify that garlic butter and sauces contain no wheat-based thickeners and request sauces on the side to limit cross-contamination from shared prep.
Bone-in Fontina Pork Chop with Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus: Pork chop is gluten-free by ingredient when served plain; the Fontina preparation may include a sauce or breading. Confirm whether the dish uses any wheat-containing coatings or gravies, and request sauce on the side if uncertain.
Lemon Butter: Simple lemon butter sauce is typically gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm it is not part of a prepared compound sauce containing wheat-based thickeners or additives, and request it in a sealed container to avoid cross-contamination from shared ladles.
Pan Asian Sauce: Pan Asian-style sauces often contain soy and wheat-based ingredients or thickeners. This sauce is listed as containing wheat in the allergen guide and is an ingredient-level gluten source; avoid dishes finished in this sauce unless staff confirms a gluten-free alternative.
Mango Salsa: Fresh mango salsa is usually gluten-free by ingredient and low risk when prepared plainly. Confirm that there are no wheat-containing glazes or soy-based marinades mixed into the salsa and request that it be served separately from breaded or fried items.
Chimichurri Sauce: Chimichurri of herbs, oil, and vinegar is typically gluten-free by ingredient. Ask staff to confirm that the preparation is free from added wheat thickeners or soy-based mixes and request the sauce on the side to reduce cross-contamination.
Lemon Caper Butter Sauce: Lemon caper butter is generally gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm it is not thickened or combined with a prepared mix containing wheat, and request it be served in a sealed cup if you need to limit cross-contact at the pass.
Mahi-Mahi: Plain grilled mahi-mahi is gluten-free by ingredient when served without breading or wheat-based sauces. Confirm any listed sauces or finishes and request cleared grill surfaces if the kitchen also handles breaded items to minimize cross-contamination.
Grilled Sea Bass: Sea bass grilled simply is gluten-free by ingredient. Verify that any finishing sauces, glazes, or compound butters are gluten-free and ask for them on the side if you want to reduce the chance of cross-contamination from shared utensils.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon: Grilled salmon is gluten-free by ingredient when plain. Sauces, glazes, and shared sides can introduce wheat, so request plain preparation or sauces on the side and confirm handling practices to reduce cross-contamination risk.
Grilled Rainbow Trout: Rainbow trout prepared on the grill is typically gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm that seasonings and any compound sauces are free of wheat and request that the fish be cooked on a cleared portion of the grill if possible.
Grilled Wahoo: Wahoo is a plain grilled fish that is gluten-free by ingredient when unglazed. Ask staff to confirm that no wheat-containing marinades were used and request that sauces be served separately to limit cross-contamination during plating.
Filet Mignon: Filet mignon is gluten-free by ingredient when prepared plain. Verify that any finishing sauces, compound butters, or basting liquids do not contain wheat and request sauces on the side to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Grilled Sirloin: Sirloin grilled simply is gluten-free by ingredient when not marinated in wheat-based sauces. Ask staff to confirm marinade ingredients and request plain preparation and cleared grill surfaces to limit cross-contamination from breaded items.
Bone-In Pork Chop: A bone-in pork chop is gluten-free by ingredient when unglazed. Confirm that any finishing sauces or breading are gluten-free and request sauces in a sealed cup and cleared prep surfaces to reduce cross-contamination risk.
Wood-Grilled Chicken: Plain wood-grilled chicken is usually gluten-free by ingredient when not breaded or basted with wheat-containing marinades. Ask staff to confirm the marinade and request that the chicken be prepared on a cleared portion of the grill to minimize cross-contamination.
While a good chunk of these grilled proteins is lower risk when served plain, watch out for the dishes that are finished with Bonefish Grill’s Pan-Asian or wheat-thickened bourbon glazes and any pasta-based plates. If you want to be extra safe, you can always opt to have the sauces be prepared on the side. 🥩🍖🔥🌶️
From the Sea, From the Land & Lunch Menu
Whether you prefer a taste of the sea or if land animals are more your style, Bonefish Grill has it all, from composed seafood plates to surf-and-turf entrées and even a few delectable handhelds. The only thing you need to be careful with here is the dishes with pasta, crusts, or fried sides that introduce unwanted gluten. 🦐🍤🍟
✅ Scallops & Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Broccoli
❌ Cod Imperial with Jasmine Rice & Asparagus
✅ Mahi Mahi & Shrimp with Rice & Broccoli and Mango Salsa
✅ Lobster Tails with Jasmine Rice & Sauteed Spinach
❌ Lobster Ravioli
❌ Creamy Tomato Linguine with Shrimp
❌ Creamy Tomato Linguine with Salmon
❌ Creamy Tomato Linguine with Chicken
❌ Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout with Jasmine Rice and Seasonal Veg
❌ Fish & Chips
❌ Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Fries
❌ Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw
❌ Blackened Baja Fish Tacos with Fries
❌ Blackened Baja Fish Tacos with Coleslaw
✅ Lily’s Chicken with Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli
✅ Chicken Marsala with Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli
⚠️ Chimichurri Bistro Filet with Fries & Broccoli
❌ Half-pound BFG Burger with Fries
❌ Half-pound BFG Burger with Coleslaw
❌ Ahi Tuna Poke
❌ Blackened Fish Sandwich with Fries
❌ Grilled Fish Sandwich with Fries
❌ Fried Fish Sandwich with Fries
❌ Blackened Baja Chicken Tacos with Coleslaw
❌ Blackened Baja Chicken Tacos with Fries
✅ Simply Grilled Chicken
To make sure that we didn’t miss any hidden gluten, let’s take these dishes apart bit by bit:
Scallops & Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Broccoli: Pan-seared scallops and shrimp served with jasmine rice and broccoli are generally gluten-free by ingredient when unbreaded. Just confirm that the shrimp are not finished in a wheat-containing sauce and request sauces on the side to reduce cross-contamination.
Cod Imperial with Jasmine Rice & Asparagus: Cod Imperial is finished with a breadcrumb-based imperial mix that contains wheat and is therefore an ingredient-level gluten source. This preparation is unsuitable for celiac disease. Confirm alternatives with staff and avoid ordering if no verified safe option exists.
Mahi Mahi & Shrimp with Rice & Broccoli and Mango Salsa: Grilled mahi-mahi paired with shrimp, rice, and mango salsa is usually gluten-free by ingredient. Confirm that shrimp are not breaded or sauced with wheat thickeners and request any sauces to be separate to limit cross-contamination from shared prep.
Lobster Tails with Jasmine Rice & Sauteed Spinach: Plain lobster tails are gluten-free by ingredient when not breaded or sauced. Ask the staff to confirm that garlic butter or compound sauces contain no wheat-based thickeners and request sauces on the side to reduce cross-contamination risk.
Lobster Ravioli: Ravioli are made with wheat pasta and are a major source of gluten in the ingredients list. This dish is unsuitable for celiac disease unless the restaurant verifies a gluten-free pasta alternative. Confirm ingredient details and avoid ordering if no confirmed alternative exists.
Creamy Tomato Linguine with Shrimp: Linguine is made from wheat, and the dish is a major source of gluten. This entrée is unsuitable for celiac disease unless the restaurant explicitly confirms a verified gluten-free pasta option, but do not assume that a substitute is available.
Creamy Tomato Linguine with Salmon: The linguine makes this an ingredient-level gluten source. Avoid ordering if you need to strictly avoid gluten unless the staff confirms a verified gluten-free pasta option, and confirm exact preparation with the staff, too.
Creamy Tomato Linguine with Chicken: Wheat pasta is used in the ingredients list, and that renders this entrée unsuitable for celiac disease unless a verified gluten-free pasta substitute is provided and confirmed by staff. Ask for ingredient confirmation before ordering.
Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout with Jasmine Rice and Seasonal Veg: The trout’s Parmesan crust commonly includes breadcrumbs or binders containing wheat. Confirm the crust ingredients and request that the fish be served without the crust to reduce ingredient-level gluten exposure and cross-contamination.
Fish & Chips: Beer-battered or breaded fish is coated with wheat and deep-fried in shared oil, making this an ingredient-level gluten source with high cross-contamination risk. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff confirm a dedicated gluten-free batter and fryer.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Fries: Bang Bang shrimp are battered and sauced, and the tacos are paired with fries, which include breaded components and fried sides. This is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff verifies a gluten-free preparation and dedicated fryer use.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw: Battered shrimp and Bang Bang sauce make this an ingredient-level gluten source. Confirm ingredient details with staff, and avoid ordering this if you must strictly avoid gluten and no verified gluten-free option exists.
Blackened Baja Fish Tacos with Fries: Blackened fish may be gluten-free by ingredient, but tacos, tortillas, and fries often introduce wheat or fryer cross-contamination. Confirm tortilla type and fryer practices before ordering and omit fries to reduce risk.
Blackened Baja Fish Tacos with Coleslaw: Blackened fish can be lower risk if unbreaded, but tortilla shells, toppings, and shared prep can introduce wheat. Request corn tortillas if available, confirm toppings, and ask staff to clear prep surfaces to reduce cross-contamination.
Lily’s Chicken with Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli: Grilled chicken with potatoes and broccoli is typically gluten-free by ingredient when the chicken is not breaded or basted in a wheat-containing sauce. Request sauces on the side and confirm preparation methods to limit cross-contamination.
Chicken Marsala with Whipped Potatoes & Broccoli: Marsala preparations often use a mushroom-wine sauce that may be thickened. Confirm the sauce ingredient list and request it on the side, but otherwise, if a wheat-thickened sauce is used, avoid ordering to reduce gluten exposure.
Chimichurri Bistro Filet with Fries & Broccoli: The filet itself is typically gluten-free by ingredient when plain, but the standard pairing includes fries fried in shared oil. Order the filet without fries and confirm grill clearance and separate handling to reduce cross-contamination risk. Request sauces on the side.
Half-pound BFG Burger with Fries: Burgers are plated on wheat-based buns by default, and fries are often cooked in shared fryers, making this an ingredient-level gluten source via the bun and potentially the fries. Confirm bun options and fryer practices before ordering.
Half-pound BFG Burger with Coleslaw: The burger on a wheat bun is an ingredient-level gluten source, and while coleslaw is low risk by ingredient, the shared prep surfaces can introduce cross-contamination. Confirm the availability of any verified gluten-free bread option before ordering.
Ahi Tuna Poke: This dish typically includes soy sauce or soy-based marinades, which often contain wheat. Unless a certified gluten-free soy alternative is used, this poke bowl contains gluten and should be avoided.
Blackened Fish Sandwich with Fries: Served on a wheat bun and paired with fries cooked in shared fryers, this sandwich contains multiple gluten sources. Both the bun and the default included side make this item unsuitable for celiac disease.
Grilled Fish Sandwich with Fries: Although the fish itself may be grilled, the sandwich bun is wheat-based, and the fries carry fryer cross-contamination risk. This lunch item contains gluten by default, so avoid this if you have celiac disease.
Fried Fish Sandwich with Fries: The fried fish is coated in wheat batter and served on a wheat bun with fries. This creates multiple ingredient-level gluten sources and a high cross-contamination risk, which makes it a no-go.
Blackened Baja Chicken Tacos with Coleslaw: Although the chicken is blackened, the tacos are served in wheat tortillas, and coleslaw may contain gluten. This dish is unsuitable for celiac disease.
Blackened Baja Chicken Tacos with Fries: The wheat tortillas and shared-fryer fries together make this lunch item unsuitable for those avoiding gluten, and the side of fries offers a healthy dose of cross-contamination.
Simply Grilled Chicken: Plain grilled chicken is gluten-free by ingredient when not marinated with wheat-based sauces. It’s important to confirm clean grill surfaces and no wheat-containing bastes to reduce cross-contamination.
In summary, many of Bonefish Grill’s seafood pastas, battered fish, and tacos contain gluten in abundance, so if you want to stay safe, you should instead order their plain grilled proteins and simple seafood plates with lower cross-contamination risk. That said, always confirm the sauces, crusts, and fryer practices! 🍔🥪🌮
Signature Vegetables, Add-Ons, Sides & Dessert
On the side or if you’re in the mood for something a bit more lightweight, Bonefish Grill has a ton of vegetable sides, add-ons, and desserts, and most of their plain veggies and simple sides are naturally gluten-free. Nonetheless, keep an eye out for the shared fryers, battered coatings, and wheat-based dessert crusts! 🍚🥗🍟🍤
✅ Jasmine Rice
❌ Coleslaw
✅ Garlic Mashed Potatoes Side
✅ Steamed Broccoli
⚠️ French Fries
✅ Shrimp Skewer with Citrus Dressing
✅ Scallop Skewer with Citrus Dressing
❌ Crab Cake
✅ Lobster Tail
❌ Bacon Mac and Cheese
❌ Potatoes Au Gratin
⚠️ Truffle Fries
❌ Crispy Cauliflower
❌ Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
✅ Bourbon Brownie
❌ Key Lime Cake
❌ Drunken Coconut Pie
To compare these against the rest of the Bonefish Grill menu, let’s take a closer peek:
Jasmine Rice: Steamed jasmine rice is gluten-free by ingredient and low risk when prepared plainly. Confirm that it’s not finished with a soy-based seasoning or pre-made mix that contains wheat, and request separate cooking if fryers or breaded items are nearby.
Coleslaw: Although cabbage and a basic vinaigrette are often naturally gluten-free, the official allergen guide flags this dish as containing wheat for some recipes or dressings. Do not order this if you’re strictly avoiding gluten unless the staff can confirm a gluten-free dressing and clean prep utensils.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Side: Mashed potatoes made from real potatoes are usually gluten-free by ingredient. Check for added gravies or premade seasoning mixes that may contain wheat. Ask staff to confirm ingredients and request plain mashed potatoes if you need to minimize risk.
Steamed Broccoli: Plain steamed broccoli is gluten-free by ingredient and low cross-contamination risk when steamed separately. Request broccoli be steamed in a clean steamer and confirm it is not finished with a sauce or butter blend containing wheat to reduce exposure.
French Fries: Fries are often cooked in shared fryers, and thus, they’re at risk of being cross-contaminated with gluten-containing items that share the same fryer, so avoid ordering them unless the restaurant can explicitly confirm dedicated fryer use and gluten-free seasoning.
Shrimp Skewer with Citrus Dressing: Grilled shrimp skewers are typically gluten-free by ingredient when unbreaded and served with a simple citrus dressing. Confirm the dressing contains no wheat-based additives and request it on the side to limit cross-contamination from shared tongs or ladles.
Scallop Skewer with Citrus Dressing: Seared scallop skewers are generally gluten-free by ingredient when plain. Verify that no wheat-containing marinades or compound sauces were used and request the dressing in a sealed cup to reduce cross-contamination from shared prep utensils.
Crab Cake: Crab cakes commonly include breadcrumbs or binders containing wheat and are often seared in shared pans. This is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease. Confirm ingredients and avoid ordering unless a verified gluten-free recipe is available.
Lobster Tail: Plain lobster tail is gluten-free by ingredient when not breaded or sauced. Confirm that any garlic butter or compound sauces contain no wheat-based thickeners and request sauces on the side to reduce cross-contamination during plating and service.
Bacon Mac and Cheese: Macaroni is made from wheat by ingredient, and breadcrumb toppings are common. The official allergen guide lists this with wheat, so this item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless the restaurant confirms a verified gluten-free pasta alternative and dedicated prep handling.
Potatoes Au Gratin: Potatoes au gratin are often finished with creamy sauces or premade mixes that can include wheat thickeners. The allergen guide lists this item with wheat, so confirm the preparation details and avoid ordering if staff cannot verify a gluten-free method.
Truffle Fries: Truffle fries may be cooked in shared oil and seasoned with prepared mixes that include wheat. The allergen note lists them with wheat for some of the default preparations, so confirm fryer usage and seasoning ingredients before ordering to reduce cross-contamination risk.
Crispy Cauliflower: Crispy cauliflower is typically battered and fried, containing wheat in the coating and often cooked in shared oil. This is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff confirm a gluten-free batter and dedicated fryer.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts: Kung Pao-style preparations commonly include sauces with soy and wheat-based thickeners and may be finished with crunchy toppings. The allergen guide lists this item with wheat, so avoid ordering this unless a verified gluten-free preparation is confirmed by staff.
Bourbon Brownie: Bonefish Grill uses a flourless bourbon brownie made with bourbon chocolate sauce and nuts. As such, by ingredient, this is gluten-free. However, cross-contamination can occur in shared baking or topping stations. Confirm the brownie is flourless and ask the staff to confirm handling and topping ingredients.
Key Lime Cake: Cake slices typically use wheat flour in the base or crust and are listed with wheat in the allergen notes. This item is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless a certified gluten-free cake is explicitly available and confirmed.
Drunken Coconut Pie: Coconut pie desserts often include wheat in the crust or fillings and are listed with wheat in the allergen guide. This is an ingredient-level gluten source, so avoid ordering this unless the staff can confirm a verified gluten-free recipe.
All in all, if you have celiac disease or a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance, most of these plain vegetables and simpler sides are much lower risk by ingredient. Yet, it’s crucial to keep an eye out for the rest of their sides and desserts, which either contain wheat or are prepped in shared fryers or baking stations. 🍠🥔🧀🦞
Social Hour & Minnow’s Menu (Kids Meals)
In addition to Bonefish Grill’s special Social Hour starters, if you have kids along with you, they also feature a sizeable kids menu, which is just about the only part of this that’s safe. While most of the kids’ meals are safe, pretty much all of the Social Hour starters use wheat wonton wrappers, batter, or breading! 🍗🌶️🔥🥩
❌ Ahi Tuna Wonton Crisps
❌ Shrimp Toast
❌ Beef & Ginger Potstickers
❌ Bangin’ Chicken Bites
❌ Crispy Cauliflower
❌ Beef Sliders
❌ Mahi Sliders
❌ Kids Fish Strips
❌ Kids Popcorn Shrimp
❌ Kids Chicken Bites
❌ Kids Mac & Cheese
✅ Kids Grilled Chicken
✅ Kids Grilled Shrimp
✅ Kids Steamed Spinach
✅ Kids Green Beans
✅ Kids Steamed Broccoli
⚠️ Kids Fries
To figure out if we’re not missing anything, let’s check out what these dishes are made of:
Ahi Tuna Wonton Crisps: Thin wonton crisps are made from wheat wrappers and often accompany seared tuna, and the wrapper and any fried finishing create ingredient-level gluten exposure. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease, so ask the staff to confirm alternative, plain preparations.
Shrimp Toast: Shrimp toast is typically a battered or breadcrumb-topped preparation served toasted or fried and contains wheat in the coating and/or breading. Shared fryers and toasters increase cross-contamination risk, so this item is unsuitable for celiac disease.
Beef & Ginger Potstickers: Potstickers use wheat-based wrappers and are pan-fried or steamed on surfaces shared with other wheat items. The wrapper is an ingredient-level gluten source, and cross-contamination risk is significant, so do not order this if you’re trying to avoid gluten.
Bangin’ Chicken Bites: Breaded and fried chicken bites are coated in wheat-containing batter and often tossed in sauce, and they’re cooked in shared oil, creating a high cross-contamination risk. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless a verified gluten-free preparation exists.
Crispy Cauliflower: Crispy cauliflower is battered and fried, containing wheat in the coating, and is usually cooked in shared fryers. This is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff confirm a gluten-free batter and dedicated fryer.
Beef Sliders: Sliders are served on small wheat buns by default, and assembly areas can create cross-contamination. The bun is an ingredient-level gluten source, so request a verified gluten-free bread option only if the restaurant confirms separate handling and preparation.
Mahi Sliders: Mahi sliders are plated on wheat-based rolls or buns and often include fried components. The roll is an ingredient-level gluten source, and shared prep surfaces increase cross-contamination risk. Confirm bun options and handling before ordering.
Kids Fish Strips: Fish strips are breaded and deep-fried, containing wheat in the coating and usually cooked in shared oil. This item is an ingredient-level gluten source and unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff verifies a dedicated gluten-free fryer and coating.
Kids Popcorn Shrimp: Popcorn shrimp are breaded and fried in shared fryers, making them an ingredient-level gluten source with high cross-contamination risk. Do not order for strict gluten avoidance unless the restaurant confirms separate frying and a gluten-free batter.
Kids Chicken Bites: Breaded chicken bites contain wheat in the coating and are cooked in shared oil, creating a significant cross-contamination risk. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless staff can confirm a gluten-free batter and dedicated fryer use.
Kids Mac & Cheese: Macaroni is made from wheat, and the dish is a major source of gluten in the ingredients list. This item is unsuitable for celiac disease unless the restaurant explicitly confirms a verified gluten-free pasta alternative and separate handling.
Kids Grilled Chicken: Plain grilled chicken is typically gluten-free by ingredient when not basted or breaded. Request plain preparation, confirm any marinades or bastes contain no wheat, and ask staff to prepare it on a clean grill to reduce any risk of cross-contamination.
Kids Grilled Shrimp: Grilled shrimp served plain is usually gluten-free by ingredient when unbreaded. Confirm shrimp are not finished in a wheat-containing sauce and request they be cooked on a clean portion of the grill to minimize cross-contamination.
Kids Steamed Spinach: Steamed spinach is gluten-free by ingredient and low risk when prepared plainly. Ask staff to confirm no wheat-containing seasonings or butter blends were added and request separate steaming if needed to reduce cross-contamination.
Kids Green Beans: Plain green beans are gluten-free by ingredient and have a low cross-contamination risk when prepared separately. Confirm there are no wheat-containing sauces or toppings and request clean prep utensils to maintain a lower risk profile.
Kids Steamed Broccoli: Steamed broccoli is gluten-free by ingredient and typically low risk. Ask that it be steamed separately and confirm it is not finished with a sauce, butter blend, or topping that contains wheat to reduce cross-contamination.
Kids Fries: French fries might be naturally gluten-free, but they’re often cooked in shared fryers, so avoid ordering these unless the staff explicitly confirms dedicated fryer use and gluten-free seasoning.
Aside from the cross-contamination risk that you should always keep an eye out for, there’s really no point in checking out Bonefish Grill’s Social Hour menu if you have celiac disease, as all of them contain wheat and gluten components. On the bright side, at least their kids’ meals offer the young’uns some options. 🍔🥪🍟🍤
Beverages
If you’re thirsty, then great news, as Bonefish Grill’s drinks menu is one of the simplest and most reassuring lineups for gluten-free diners if you’re dropping by, and most of their drinks are even pre-packaged or come sealed from the factory for even lower cross-contamination risks, without any gluten-based ingredients! ☕🍵🍺🍋
✅ Coke
✅ Sprite
✅ Diet Coke
✅ Dr Pepper
✅ Root Beer
✅ Coke Zero
✅ Lemonade
✅ Iced Tea
✅ Dragon Fruit No-Jito
✅ Acqua Panna
✅ San Pellegrino
✅ Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
✅ Minute Maid Country Style Lemonade
For context, let’s take a closer look at each of these drinks in more detail, just in case:
Coke: A standard carbonated soft drink made without wheat or gluten ingredients. As a bottled or fountain beverage, it is considered gluten-free by ingredient and typically poses minimal cross-contamination risk.
Sprite: A lemon-lime soda that does not contain wheat-based ingredients. Sprite is gluten-free by formulation and is generally safe for those avoiding gluten.
Diet Coke: A sugar-free version of Coke made without gluten-containing ingredients. It is considered gluten-free and is a common, low-risk beverage choice.
Dr Pepper: This carbonated soft drink does not contain wheat or gluten ingredients. It is considered gluten-free by ingredient and suitable for gluten-free diets.
Root Beer: Bonefish Grill’s root beer does not contain wheat-based ingredients. While some root beers can vary by brand, this listing is considered gluten-free according to the allergen guide.
Coke Zero: A zero-sugar cola beverage made without gluten-containing ingredients. It is gluten-free by formulation and widely considered safe.
Lemonade: Prepared without wheat-based ingredients, lemonade is gluten-free by ingredient. As with all fountain drinks, cross-contamination risk is minimal.
Iced Tea: Plain iced tea does not contain gluten ingredients. It is naturally gluten-free when served without added flavourings or wheat-based syrups.
Dragon Fruit No-Jito: A non-alcoholic mocktail-style beverage made with fruit flavours and mint. According to the official allergen guide, it does not contain gluten ingredients.
Acqua Panna: Bottled still mineral water that is naturally gluten-free and carries no cross-contamination concerns.
San Pellegrino: Bottled sparkling mineral water that is naturally gluten-free and considered one of the lowest-risk beverage options.
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea: Brewed from tea leaves and water without gluten-containing additives. It is gluten-free by ingredient.
Minute Maid Country Style Lemonade: A packaged lemonade beverage made without wheat or gluten ingredients. It is considered gluten-free according to the allergen information.
Like with most restaurants, beverages are a common haven and refuge if you have celiac disease, and the same goes for Bonefish Grill, too. All their drinks are naturally free of any gluten, and if they come sealed, there’s an even lower cross-contamination risk, but it’s not going to hurt to check that they’re using clean glasses. 🧃🥤
To Sum Up
Overall, Bonefish Grill is among the safer and lower-risk casual dining spots you can rely on, mostly because, unlike many other restaurants, it went beyond the call of duty by providing a dedicated gluten-friendly menu that you can order from. 🦐🍤
This sounds like such a small detail, but it makes a huge difference if you’re super anxious while trying to figure out what’s safe or unsafe to order with a gigantic menu like this, and all you have to do is just refer back to the gluten-friendly menu. 🍟
There, you’ll find a modest selection of gluten-friendly starters, soups, salads, simply grilled proteins, tons of meat, whether you prefer seafood or otherwise, plenty of sides, and even a flourless dessert, too, which is certainly a pretty rare treat! 🥩🍖
If you’re feeling extra confident, you could look beyond the gluten-friendly menu and check out their regular menu instead. While a large portion of Bonefish Grill’s menu is heavily reliant on gluten, you can still find something if you’re careful. 👍
In the meantime, would you like to discover other restaurants with a hearty selection of gluten-free items? Then, make sure to stay tuned to us here at Great Without Gluten for even more celiac-friendly and gluten-free eating out guides! ✍📝
And, while you’re here, you might also want to check out my other gluten-free menu guides and some tasty gluten‑free recipes, too!
If you’re craving other fast-food or casual dining chains and gourmet meals, do check out my other celiac-friendly, gluten-free dining out guides to Bojangles, Smashburger, Golden Corral, Perkins, Dave and Buster’s, Buca di Beppo, Dutch Bros, White Castle, Hooters, On the Border, TGI Fridays, Bahama Breeze, Ruby Tuesday, and more! 🍔🍟🍗
Stay safe and gluten‑aware, my celiac friends! 💖🥗
Frequently Asked Questions
While working on this Bonefish Grill gluten-free menu guide, I came across some rather interesting questions floating around social media and some foodie forums, particularly on Reddit, so I thought I’d try and answer those burning questions here:
Is Bonefish Grill gluten-free?
Bonefish Grill does provide a really handy gluten-friendly menu, and they also publish a detailed and up-to-date allergen guide, which helps a lot with identifying menu items that don’t contain any gluten. While this offers some nice clarity, Bonefish Grill isn’t a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is still possible.
Does Bonefish Grill have a gluten-free menu?
Not quite, but close enough. Bonefish Grill publishes a gluten-friendly menu that highlights dishes designed to be made without gluten-containing ingredients, or even regular menu items that have been specially modified to omit gluten. This menu focuses heavily on grilled seafood, simple proteins, sides, starters, soups, salads, and more.
Is Bonefish Grill safe for people with celiac disease?
People with celiac disease, in addition to non-celiac gluten sensitivity and/or intolerance, can find suitable options at Bonefish Grill, but caution is needed. Shared grills, fryers, and prep surfaces may introduce cross-contamination, so it’s a good idea to speak with staff and confirm how a dish is prepared before ordering.
Are Bonefish Grill’s French fries gluten-free?
Bonefish Grill’s French fries, on top of other fried menu items, aren’t considered gluten-free because they’re cooked in shared fryers (with shared fryer oil) with breaded, battered, or other gluten-containing items. This creates a cross-contamination risk, which makes them unsuitable for diners who need to strictly avoid gluten.
What are the best gluten-free options at Bonefish Grill?
Many simply grilled fish dishes, plain proteins, and certain sides like steamed vegetables or jasmine rice are naturally gluten-free by ingredients. Just remember to confirm the sauces, marinades, and sides, as some contain gluten or may risk being cross-contaminated, and to make things even easier, simply order from their gluten-friendly menu.
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