Best Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus in Fort Lauderdale

For those who desire to eat healthy organic and gluten-free food, the real Granddaddy of all stores and eateries is Whole Foods, and Broward County is lucky enough to have three locations Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Coral Springs. This cherished national grocery store is also a great place to dine and not just take out. Offering a buffet-style setting, patrons choose from an amazing selection of fresh entrees, many of which are gluten-free (just ask), amazing prepared vegetables and desserts. Seating is offered inside or out and there is no doubt that first-timers will declare right then and there that they will be back.

With a focus on healthy and satisfying dishes, this fine-dining restaurant is the perfect choice for those who want the best quality along with impeccable service. The menu here is seasonally-inspired and represents a unique blend of art and science. Using natural cooking techniques such as wood-fire grilling, brick-oven cooking. For the health-conscious, menu items are naturally lower in calories and the restaurant prides itself in the fact that nothing on their extensive menu is over 475 calories, and considering the enticing choices such as Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, Caramelized Sea Scallops, Wood-Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Mesquite-Grilled Garlic Shrimp, diners can enjoy guilt-free! The result is great tasting, highly satisfying food that is conducive to most every diet, and has become the talk of the town!

Gluten free does not have to mean pizza free. Everyone loves pizza but this Italian delight is often frowned upon by those watching their diet due to the carbs and the calories. But there is an alternative, which sets a standard in healthy, gluten-free, Vegan-friendly and kid-friendly pizza and other delicious menu items. Pizza Fusion caters to those with gluten intolerance with a gluten-free crust. This is made from a mixture of garbanzo beans, fava beans and rice flour, and their cheese and sauce are gluten-free as well. Check out their Fusion Life Menu which includes ingredients that are known to promote heart heath, eliminate toxins and boost brain function.

Casa D'Angelo is a traditional Italian restaurant and serves classic dishes served in a formal and elegant setting. Locals rave of this place and it is a good place for toasting the important moments in life. Chef Angelo Elia created the restaurant's menu with recipes handed down to me from generations of passionate Italian cooks. Seafood, veal, and beef dishes are complemented by rich sauces, the wine list is extensive and well chosen, the dining room is elegant, and the service is extraordinary. Don't be afraid to ask about gluten-free items that are excellent and satisfying. Reservations recommended. Business attire.

Should you find yourself on a shopping trip at the glitzy Galleria or the incredible Sawgrass Mills, consider stopping at the always-popular P.F. Chang's China Bistro for a lunch or dinner to remember. Along with their legendary menu items that have delighted patrons for many years, also available are the vegetarian plates for those preferring to skip the meat dishes, and ask for gluten free items if there is any question. The Fort Lauderdale outpost of this fashionable Chinese bistro gets high marks for its contemporary interior and eclectic menu. Lunch is served Monday-Saturday until 4 p.m. Visit their website to make a reservation.

The Chimney House Grill & Café, a Latin-American Spanish grill at the corner of West Las Olas and SW 7th Avenue in the historic Sailboat Bend. Situated in a charming older house built in the early part of the last century, this welcoming restaurant with a wood-burning fireplace, as well as pleasant outdoor seating, has an extensive menu offering expertly prepared ceviches and salads that can be a meal in themselves, as well as mouth-watering main dishes. Diners expecting gluten-free options will be pleasantly surprised. The Chimney House offers classic favorites with a twist of their own such as grilled skirt steak la chimenea, the very delicious lomo satado which is stir-fried steak strips, onions, tomato and soy sauce. Incredible!

Whether your lunch or dinner is for business or pleasure, or perhaps both, J. Mark's is just the place, and an excellent choice for those seeking gluten-free menu options. With two popular locations, one on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale and the other on Copans Road in Pompano Beach, J. Mark's has a delicious lunch and dinner menu consisting of Soup & Salad, Spinach Salad, the popular Ahi Tuna Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Footlong Hot Dog for the more traditional lunch. Dinner options include unbeatable steak and chicken dishes with memorable sides. Prices are very affordable, starting at $8.99, and dinner options keep diners coming back.