Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's has developed a menu, available online, that lists beverage and menu options for those who have wheat/gluten allergies. The menu includes items such as soup, salads without croutons or tortilla strips, vegetable sides, tacos made with corn tortillas, steak, salmon, chicken and burgers without buns. It suggests a chocolate shake for dessert. Before placing an order, Chili's advises diners with allergies to always alert the manager to any special dietary needs. Chili's does not guarantee that its food is completely gluten-free since there are shared preparation and cooking areas in the restaurant.
Chili's Grill & Bar
1700 Baytree Blvd.
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-244-8604
chilis.com
Longhorn Steakhouse
The goal at Longhorn Steakhouse is to provide diners with a taste of the West in loyalty, hospitality and "real good food." It features steaks, burgers and freshly made salads. Longhorn Steakhouse offers a downloadable menu for those trying to avoid wheat/gluten products. The restaurant does not have a gluten-free kitchen, but it does offer to attempt to meet the needs of those on gluten-restricted diets. It suggests diners request items "be prepared in separate containers and on freshly cleaned food contact surfaces." The menu includes salads, steaks, seafood, chicken and ribs. Longhorn Steakhouse also offers a children's menu of hot dogs and burgers without buns, steak, chicken and ribs. All should be ordered without fries.
Longhorn Steakhouse
1110 St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-333-0100
longhornsteakhouse.com
Outback Steakhouse
This Australian-themed restaurant features steaks, ribs, seafood and its signature Bloomin' Onion. Outback posts its menu online with a notation of "GF" by items which are gluten free. It also instructs diners how to order other items to make them suitable for a gluten-free diet. For instance, order veggies without seasoning or substitute a baked potato for the Aussie Fries. Request no croutons on salads and ask that salads be mixed in a bowl separate from other salads. Avoid Bloomin' Onion petals and the bread that may be brought to your table, and order sandwiches without the bread. For kids under 10, there is a "Joey" menu that lists gluten-free items. Outback recommends its Chocolate Thunder From Down Under for a gluten-free finish to your meal. It's a flourless brownie served with ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
Outback Steakhouse
1824 Clubhouse Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-242-4329
outbacksteakhouse.com
Article Written By Carol Ochs
Carol Ochs is an award-winning writer in the Washington, D.C. area. During 17 years with The Associated Press she covered health, medical and sports stories as a writer, editor and producer. She has written for the health section of "The Washington Post," a Fairfax County stewardship publication and a biopharmaceutical newsletter. Ochs has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Ohio University, Athens.
