Gluten-Free, Vegan and Vegetarian Dining on Hilton Head Island, SC
Eating gluten free, vegan or vegetarian on Hilton Head Island is easier than the island’s reputation for fried seafood suggests.
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants
Gluten-free restaurants on Hilton Head
Gluten-free and dairy-free sweets
Dairy-free sorbetto and options for gluten-free diners.
A dedicated gluten-free bakery with cakes, bars and cinnamon rolls.
About this list
Several kitchens describe gluten-free options and mark them, one restaurant is entirely vegetarian, and more than one dinner room cooks vegan dishes as more than an afterthought.
The restaurants below are the ones that name these options on their menus or in reviews. Food allergies and celiac disease are a different matter from a preference, so always tell your server how strict you need to be, and ask how a dish is prepared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find gluten free restaurants on Hilton Head Island?
Mangiamo’s and Bella Italia have gluten-free pizza crusts, Alexander’s, Skull Creek Dockside and Al’s Aloha Kitchen list many gluten-free dishes, and Nunzio and Piatti offer gluten-free pasta.
Are there vegan restaurants on Hilton head?
delisheeyo is entirely vegetarian and The Studio has a long vegan list. Masala Mantra, Watusi Cafe and Tio’s also have vegan dishes.
Is there a gluten-free bakery on Hilton Head?
The G-Free Spot is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, and Hilton Head Social Bakery has a few gluten-free items.
What if I have celiac disease?
Tell the server before you order. Reviewers with celiac disease mention Skull Creek Boathouse and Alfred’s, but one Ombra reviewer noted its gluten-free pasta is not made in house, so ask about preparation.
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