Celiac safety profile
LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak House · Bar And Grill · Barbecue Restaurant · Family Restaurant
1332 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Flo’s Filet (no butter brush)
- Shrimp and Lobster Chowder (gluten-free)
- Salads prepared without croutons (often tossed separately to avoid cross-contact)
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken (no breadcrumbs)
- Plain baked potato
- Loaded baked potato (if prepared with GF toppings; verify via allergy notes)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contact is possible in a typical steakhouse kitchen.
- The gluten-sensitive guide states the kitchen does not have a fully dedicated gluten-free setup, though staff will strive to meet gluten-restricted needs.
- Mixed reports exist about fryer practices (some guests note no dedicated fryer; others describe dedicated fryers in certain locations), so verify fryer status for any fried items.
- While staff can be knowledgeable and careful, a few guests report instances of incomplete awareness or miscommunication. It’s helpful to explicitly request the allergy binder or allergy menu and to have the manager or chef confirm any uncertain items.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.