Thursday, December 16, 2010

Gluten Free New Orleans (GF Big Easy)

I will be heading to New Orleans soon, so am posting a list of gluten free places that I can reference easily.
Some will be local places, others large chains...when you need GF, you can't always eat local...

Gregory Restaurant - breakfast and lunch only. maybe cash only. accommodates substitutions. rather inexpensive. Near Poydras St. 515 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113  Phone: (504) 523-9780

Naked Pizza - too far to walk, but says they deliver.  GF Medium cheese pizza is $9.99 plus toppings.
6307 S Miro St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone:(504) 865-0244 

Feast - worth a shot if not too far from hotel.  Warehouse district. food sounds great.  Awesome reviews.  
200 Julia St, New Orleans Phone: 504-304-6318

Bayona - entrees start at $25, they say they can work with any dietary needs..and I am inclined to believe them.  430 Dauphine St New Orleans, LA 70112  Phone:(504)525.4455

Muriel's Jackson Square - pricey. here is the gluten free menu. Wood grilled 1/2 chicken is $17, entree price goes sharply up from there.  801 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 Phone: (504)568-1885

Rambla at International House - allegedly gluten free friendly, but food and service not well reviewed and a bit pricey...maybe if i am starving or desperate. 217 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 587-7720

Liborio Cuban Restaurant - maybe a bit pricey, but could get a side of rice in a pinch.  if the food can be prepared GF it would be great (fingers crossed).  The menu has some possibilities, but would depend on the waiter/cook. 321 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70002  Phone: (504)581-9680

Cafe Amelie - French Quarter. Some menu items could work as GF. Nice ambiance (i've read). $25 entrees and $10 brunch. 912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116  Phone: (504) 412-8965

Eat New Orleans - French Quarter. Entrees $15-25 ish.  Sounds like hearty food.  Modify for GF? Mashed Potatoes, Steak, Chicken,  900 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116  Phone: (504) 522-7222


Cochon Butcher - Central Business District/ warehouse area, GF meat with a side salad. maybe fun as a change.  930 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans LA 70130 Phone: 504-588-PORK

PF Changs is in the Lakeside Mall near the Lake Ponchartrain Causeway...too far to walk from the French Quarter. 

Outback Steakhouse is also near the Causeway.  2746 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 455-6850


Breakfast Ideas
The Ruby Slipper Cafe - basic breakfast place. try if needed...southern style, well reviewed. not sure what is GF, but coffee and eggs are always OK.  Make sure there is nothing added to the potatoes in the hash browns (no idea what is in it...)
200 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-525-9355

The Old Coffeepot Restaurant - In the French Quarter. also has dinner stuff, not obviously GF...but can probably be modified to work.  714 Saint Peter Street  New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 524-3500

Denny's - near the airport.
1021 Airline Hwy, Kenner, LA 70062  Phone: (504)464-6536
 

Grocery
Mardi Gras Zone - East of Washington Square, said to have lots of GF options. entrance is nondescript.
2706 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117  Phone: (504) 947-8787