The Celiac-Safe Guide to Eating Gluten-Free at LongHorn Steakhouse

Published 2026-07-06 by LongHorn Menu Team

Eating gluten-free at LongHorn Steakhouse is easier than at most chain restaurants. The grill-based cooking style means many items are naturally gluten-free. The challenge is not the menu. It is the cross-contamination in the kitchen.

What Is Gluten-Free at LongHorn?

All fire-grilled steaks are gluten-free when ordered without sauce. The seasonings LongHorn uses on their steaks do not contain gluten. That covers Flo’s Filet, the Outlaw Ribeye, the Renegade Sirloin, the New York Strip, the Porterhouse, and the T-Bone.

On the chicken and seafood side, the LongHorn Salmon and the Redrock Grilled Shrimp are safe bets. The Napa Grilled Chicken is also prepared without gluten. Avoid the Parmesan Crusted Chicken. That signature cheese crust contains breadcrumbs.

Sides get trickier. The steamed broccoli, seasoned rice pilaf, and plain baked potato are all gluten-free. The mashed potatoes are generally safe, but verify at your location since some kitchens add flour as a thickener. Anything fried is off-limits. LongHorn uses shared fryers.

What to Avoid

The bread basket is obvious, but there are less obvious traps. The Spinach Artichoke Dip sometimes contains flour as a binder. The Texas Tonion is breaded. All desserts except the seasonal fresh fruit options contain gluten.

How to Order Safely

Tell your server you have celiac disease, not just a preference. The kitchen staff at LongHorn are trained to handle allergy requests. They will use clean grills and separate prep areas when possible. Ask them to flag any items that cannot be made safely.

For a complete list of safe items, visit our LongHorn gluten-free menu page. For broader nutrition data, see our nutrition calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LongHorn safe for celiacs?

Most celiac diners report safe experiences when communicating clearly with staff. Cross-contamination risk exists but is lower than at restaurants with heavy breading and frying programs.

Are LongHorn fries gluten-free?

No. They are cooked in a shared fryer with breaded items.

Does LongHorn have a gluten-free bun?

Not typically. The burgers are served on standard wheat buns. You can order any burger protein without the bun.