Gluten-Free Guide to Dining Out in Orange County

Locations: Orange · Costa Mesa / Newport · Brea · Huntington Beach

If you’re navigating a gluten allergy, sensitivity, or simply choosing gluten-free for wellness, Green Tomato Grill is here to make your dining experience safe, flavorful, and stress-free. We are allergen experts: our house-made sauces & proteins are 100% gluten-free, we offer gluten-free buns, tortillas, flatbreads, and we use a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items.

Here’s your one-stop guide to all-GF options at Green Tomato Grill, organized by category. Every dish below is either naturally gluten-free or can be made GF upon request.

Bowls

All Green Tomato Grill bowls are naturally gluten-free. High protein options include: chicken, steak, salmon, tofu, or shirmp.

Here are some standout bowl options:

• Chile Verde Bowl – your choice of protein, avocado, black bean, cilantro, onion, corn, bell pepper, lime wedge & white rice, served with chile verde or spicy salsa roja.

• Teriyaki Ginger Bowl – protein, broccoli, edamame, carrot, cabbage, green onion, sesame seed & white rice with teriyaki ginger sauce.

• Thai Chili Peanut Bowl – protein, cabbage, carrot, edamame, peanut, green onion, shishito pepper & white rice with Thai chili peanut sauce.

• Turmeric Ginger Coconut Curry – choice of chicken or chickpeas; yellow curry with coconut milk, ginger, onion & tomato, served over white rice. Gluten-free

These can all be made gluten-free:

• Wraps: Any of our grill wraps can be made GF by swapping in a gluten-free tortilla.

• Salads: All of the signature salads are gluten-free as is.

Salad examples:

• Miso Ginger Salad – features miso-ginger vinaigrette, avocado, broccoli, cabbage, green onion, etc. Naturally GF.

• Ranch Wrap – with beans, corn, greens, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and tomato on a gluten-free tortilla.

Burgers & Sandwiches (and Melts)

All burgers, sandwiches, and melts can be made gluten-free with the right substitutions:

• Request a gluten-free bun for burgers or sandwiches.

• For melts, request a gluten-free flatbread.

Menu highlights:

• Grass Fed Burger – 2 grass fed beef patties, grilled onion, tomato, mixed greens, pickle, Monterey jack, sriracha aioli; order it on a GF bun. High protein option

• Vegan Char Burger – Beyond Meat patty, vegan cheddar, grilled mushrooms/onions, etc., GF bun substitute makes it GF.

• Chimichurri Steak Sandwich or Chicken Club Sandwich – both can be made GF when ordered with GF bun. High protein option.

Breakfast & Brunch

Our breakfast & brunch selections also include plenty of GF options. Many are naturally gluten-free, or can be modified:

• Chili Crunch Egg Bowl – sunny side up eggs, cilantro, green onion, chili crunch, furikake, soy sauce, lime wedge & white rice. GF.

• Huevos Rancheros Bowl – eggs, tomato, black bean, cilantro, cotija, rice & your choice of salsa. GF.

• Southwest Scramble – eggs, black bean, corn, peppers, onions, etc. GF as is.

• Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles – yes, we have those! Served with fruit, chocolate chips, granola & peanuts. GF and vegan.

• Gluten- free breakfast burrito: : tater tots, beans, tomato, cheddar jack cheese, scrambled eggs. Request on a gluten-free tortilla.

(Note: Some items like Medi Breakfast Sandwich or wraps/burritos come on non-GF bread/tortilla by default; just ask for GF options.)

Gluten-Free Safety Notes & Tips

• All house-made sauces and proteins are 100% gluten-free.

• We maintain a dedicated fryer for gluten-free fried items. For items like Gluten- free fried green tomatoes and gluten-free sweet potato fries.

• Let the staff know when you order that you need gluten-free; we’ll make sure the kitchen is aware and take precautions.

If you’re in Orange County and seeking a reliable, delicious gluten-free meal, Green Tomato Grill has you covered. Bowls, wraps, burgers, melts, breakfasts — every category can be made gluten-free or is already GF. Next time you’re near Orange, Costa Mesa/Newport, Brea, or Huntington Beach, drop in, tell us “gluten-free,” and enjoy your meal without the stress.