For celiacs, going out to eat and traveling gluten-free (GF) is often times challenging and awkward. With the right attitude and some preparation attending social, family and business functions involving food can be enjoyed to the fullest. What can be expected from the average restaurant? Usually the chef will know very little, if anything, about a gluten-free diet. The celiac needs to have the knowledge of his/her diet and the ingredients and preparation methods of the food, so you can communicate to the chef how to accommodate your needs.

Always be very specific and assertive as to your requirements. Never assume a menu item is prepared the same by different chefs. Always question ingredients and preparation methods. Keep in mind that these are recommendations - eat at your own risk. A telephone call to the restaurant prior to your visit would be strongly advised.

The following restaurant references are general in nature, i.e., you must decide for yourself, perhaps by a phone call, if they can accomodate the gluten-free needs of celiacs. If you have suggestions or good experiences, send email and we will add it to our listing.

DINING OUT LIST:

We have had a lot of requests for information about dining out so we are going to try and make this
a regular listing. If you have information for this area please forward it to the
Denver Chapter email address.  Also, see the chapter newsletters for more restaurant information.

Abrusci's 3244 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge 303-232-2424
. The Best Damn Italian Food ... Period     Gluten-Free Menu

Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza     Six Locations from Ft. Collins to Idaho Springs
. Committed to providing menu options for special diets
    Guilt Free Guide [PDF] (includes Gluten Free Menu)

California Pizza Kitchen
 · Ask for custom made salad, with all the veggies you want,
     oil & vinegar on the side
 · They will grill unmarinated chicken on clean grill

Chart House
 · Will grill a plain unmarinated steak on a clean grill
 · Baked potatoes
 · Most salad bar items, oil & vinegars on the side
 

Deby's Bakery and Cafe 2369 S Trenton Way, Ste M, Denver 303-283-4060
. Deby's Gluten Free, Inc.     Cafe Menu

Hilltop Cafe - Golden
 · Dinner salad w/o croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
 · Bring your own bread for their (vinaigrette) dipping sauce
 · New York strip steak, unmarinated, garlic mashed potatoes

Jax Fish House 1539 17th Street, Denver, 303-292-5767
Gluten-Free Menu

LoLa 1469 S. Pearl Street, Denver, 720-570-8686
Gluten-Free Menu

Luke's Steak Place
 · Salad is made with Good Seasons dressing, ask for no croutons
 · Steak, kabobs, & pork chops aren't marinated~ they usually add
     Lawry's seasoned salt, they will prepare w/o if you want

Macaroni Grill
 · Ask about unmarinated steak
 · A waitress at 92nd & Wads also has CS,
     very helpful if she's available
 · Marinara is OK if bring own cooked GF noodles
 · Bring own GF roll, try dipping oil
 · Ensalata Gargana w/tomatoes, onions, & feta cheese is great
 · Regular salad, no croutons, balsamic vinaigrette - specify
     ingredients they'll make it up

Maggiano's Little Italy, 500 16th Street, Ste 150, Denver, 303-260-7707
. New South Location: 7401 S Clinton, Englewood, 303-858-1405
. They stock rice noodles
. "best GF place in town" - chapter member

Masalaa - Fine Indian Vegetarian Cuisine, 3140 S Parker Rd, Aurora, 303-755-6272
. First restaurant participating in the GF Restaurant Awareness Program
. Over 20 gluten-free menu items
. First restaurant to obtain the State's Smart Meal Seal

Outback Steakhouse
. Casual atmosphere suggestive of the rustic Australian outback
. 14 Colorado locations     Gluten-Free Menu [PDF]

Pei Wei
    . Asian style diner created by P.F. Chang's China Bistro: Gluten-Free Menu

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
    . Address, telephone numbers, and directions for: Colorado Restaurants
    . Exceptional Chinese cuisine, service, wine, and dining experience: Gluten-Free Menu

Piatti's - Cherry Creek (very accommodating)
 · Will prepare custom made risotto · Ask about unmarinated chicken
 · Balsamic dressing & dipping sauce are OK
 · Bring your own GF roll
 · Creme brulee

Roy's in Cherry Creek Mall
 · Risotto, salad w/o croutons

Tony Roma's Restaurant
 · Ribs, Chicken
 · Cole Slaw
 · Baked Beans & BBQ sauce
 · Orange Cooler/Minute Maid O J, Sprite, and
     Rose's Grenadine is wonderful

Vesta Dipping Grill 1822 Blake St. Denver, 303-296-1970
. Special GF Menu

Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza     100 N College Ave, Fort Collins, 970-498-8898
    Guilt Free Guide [PDF] (includes Gluten Free Menu)

HuHot Mongolian Grill 259 South College Ave, Fort Collins, 970-416-0555
Check list at the beginning of the self serve buffet for what is and is not GF.

14th Street Grill, Boulder

Bloom at Flatirons Crossing: 
 · Some soups are OK
 · Best dressings: balsamic & redwine vinegars on the side
 · Double cut porkchop w/garlic mashed potatoes
 · Chicken & bowtie pasta (order w/o the pasta, bring your
     own cooked GF pasta)
 · Creme Brulee

Fan's at Niwot
 . Chinese Restaurant in the Cottonwood Park Shopping Ctr
 . Familiar with the gluten-free meals
 . Rice Noodles, no MSG, also deliver 303-652-6249

Laudisio's, Boulder (Boulder Polenta)

Orchid Pavilion, Boulder

Outback Steak House, Louisville (see Web for Special Menu)

Tandoori Grill, Boulder  (do not eat foods that are fried)

Via Toscana, Louisville

Zolo Grill, Boulder (ask for special menu)

Jax Fish House 928 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-444-1811
Gluten-Free Menu

P.F. Chang's Gluten Free Menu Flatirons Mall

Centro Latin Kitchen and Refreshment Place   950 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-442-7771

Applebee's, N Academy, 535-2799 .. across from Cub Foods

Black-Eyed Pea, 503 W. Garden of the Gods Rd, 548-9417

Carraba's Italian Grill, 7120 Campus Dr, 264-0401 ... chicken dish, no pasta

Gertrudes, 2625 W Colorado Ave, 471-0887
   in Old Colordo City ... most celiac-friendly place in town

Grady's American Grill, 7585 N Academy Blvd, 536-0588

Hatch Cover, 252 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd, 576-5223 .. upscale

La Carreta, 35 Iowa Ave, 477-1157

Mason Jar, 2925 W Colorado Ave, 632-4820 (Old Colorado City)

Red Lobster, 4925 N Academy Blvd, 594-9494

The following is a list of links to travel organizations and Bed & Breakfast's that are familiar with the dietary needs of celiacs.

Bob & Ruth's Gluten-Free Dining & Travel Club

Clan Thompson - The Celiac Travel Pages

Chicken Paradise B&B - San Antonio, TX

Glutenfreeda Vacations - San Juan Island

Inn Seekers - B&B Gluten-Free Inns