The South by Northwest Salad, with Chicken, at Sprout. Photo source.
Looking for a gluten-free lunch that doesn’t lack flavor and texture? The Where to Eat Guide has you covered with ten gluten-free lunch hotspots throughout Seattle and a little bit beyond city limits.
Sprout salads and wraps are all gluten-free, and are made with as many organic and local ingredients as possible. The seasonings and dressings are also gluten-free and low in fat, so that you can feel good about what you eat, each and every day. You can even make your own one-of-a-kind salad or wrap, if you’re so inclined!
Sprout: 512 2nd Ave | 206-973-3766
Los Agaves is a great stop for lunch in Pike’s Place Market, offering any of their flavorful Mexican street fare as gluten-free by request. Choose from tacos, huarache, torta, burrito, chile relleno, ceviche, tamales, nachos… Or, go for Los Agaves’ tasty Taco Bowl for an already gluten-free lunch dish.
Los Agaves: 1514 Pike Place Market Ave #7 | 206-504-0202
Seattle’s seafood destination in South Lake Union, Flying Fish, offers a delicious fusion of seafood from the Pacific Northwest with an Asian twist on preparation and presentation. Many of their lunch dishes, from their Fish Tacos to their Steamed Manila Clams, are gluten-free, as is the House Salad and the Fresh Columbia River Steelhead lunch plate. Gluten-free lunch specials, such as the Ahi Tuna Poke bowl, come up all of the time!
Flying Fish: 300 Westlake Ave N | 206-728-8595
For more than 30 years, Chai Asavadejkajorn, the owner of Siam Thai Cuisine has managed multiple Thai restaurant locations throughout the greater Seattle area. Today, he owns and manages two locations - on Eastlake Ave E and in Bothell. Siam Thai Cuisine on Eastlake is a great spot to grab a gluten-free lunch, since most of their classic Thai dishes and special restaurant creations are already free of wheat products.
Siam Thai Cuisine: 1629 Eastlake Ave E | 206-322-6174
Capitol Hill Cider boasts a 100% gluten-free kitchen for lunch and dinner! In fact, all of their sandwiches and even their pasta dinner dish (with fresh rigatoni from Manini’s) feature gluten-free replacements. Enjoy a great selection of bottled ciders, gluten-free beer and hard sodas, too.
Capitol Hill Cider: 818 E Pike St | 206-397-3564
Take a step away from your typical expectations of Thai food with Soi on Capitol Hill. Soi takes a more authentic approach to Thai food, with a focus on the food and preparation from the north eastern region of Thailand, Issan. Many of the small plates, such as Spicy Curried Prawns or Som Tum, and specialties and large plates are gluten-free or available to be made gluten-free.
Soi: 1400 10th Ave | 206-556-4853
Set just outside Pike Place Market, the historic Virginia Inn has been serving delicious food for more than 100 years! Today, their lunch menu offers several classic and specialty soups, salads, sandwiches and more. Most of their salads are crafted with completely gluten-free ingredients, and sandwiches can be made on a gluten-free bun. All of the large lunch plates, including the quiche of the day, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Fish & Chips, and steamed mussels are gluten-free as well.
Virginia Inn: 1937 1st Ave | 206-728-1937
Annapurna offers a chance for your taste buds to enjoy the best of Indian, Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine and flavors. From the Capitol Hill location, taste delicious gluten-free bites such as Chat-Pata Papadum or Idlis with Sambar Soup; crunch on fresh authentic salads, and savor the rich flavors of vegetarian or meat lunch plates and curries.
Annapurna: 1833 Broadway | 206-320-7770
Located just minutes from the ferry dock on Bainbridge Island, Doc's Marina Grill is a favorite local spot year-round, but it’s especially popular for summer tourists. The restaurant offers a delicious variety of gluten-free dishes for lunchtime, such as their signature house made Clam Chowder, Peel & Eat Shrimp appetizer, Kale Salad, Doc’s Crab Louie salad, and Seared Ahi Tuna entree. Enjoy your lunch with a glass of wine from their wine list, which is surprisingly diverse for a bar and grill style restaurant!
Doc's Marina Grill: 403 Madison Ave S | 206-842-8339
Take a break from the city and cross Lake Washington from Seattle to check out the activities and eateries in Bellevue. India Gate offers authentic Indian cuisine, from Pakora and Samosas to Masala, Vindaloo and Curry. Many of their menu items are vegetarian and gluten free.
India Gate: 3080 148th AVE SE, Suite 102 | 425-747-1075
