Celiac safety profile
Outback Steakhouse
Steak House · American Restaurant · Australian Restaurant · Bar
5535 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Steak selections (e.g., center-cut sirloin, filet mignon, ribeye) prepared as gluten-free when requested.
- Baked potatoes and potatoes in general, with gluten-free toppings and dressings confirmed as safe.
- Salads prepared without croutons (house salads, Cobb salads, Caesar salads without croutons).
- Grilled chicken on the barbie, seafood options like salmon, and other plain vegetables or sides that are commonly identified as gluten-free on the GF menu.
- Gluten-free dessert options such as the Thunder from Down Under flourless brownie when specifically ordered.
- A dedicated gluten-free menu is often available and staff may use separate prep notes and utensils to reduce cross-contact.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The facility is not dedicated gluten-free, so there is a risk of cross-contact in shared cooking and prep areas.
- Some items (notably fries) may be prepared in shared fryers at certain times or locations, which can compromise gluten-free status.
- Reports vary: many guests experience safe meals with proper precautions, while a smaller number report gluten exposure or reactions despite requesting GF preparation.
- The restaurant’s gluten-free materials emphasize education for staff, glove changes, clean utensils, and careful ordering instructions, but it remains important to verify current practices at this specific location.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.