Lindey’s Lake House

Flats, East Bank

Update by Diane 3/27/2022. The Beachwood location is closed. The restaurant has a location in the Flats, East Bank.

https://lindeyslakehouse.com/

From Lindey’s web page: Farm to Table. Fresh. Local.

From our page: Gluten-free options too.

Headed over to Lindey’s Lake House at La Place in Beachwood with a bit of gluten-free “new restaurant” anxiety. As it turns out nervousness was totally unnecessary.

After being greeted by our server, Mo, I stated out my g-f necessity and asked if he could steer me toward accommodations. He was amazingly knowledgeable about both my needs and the entire menu – limitations and availabilities.

As it was ‘Happy Hour’ he suggested we try the Leo’s Lemonade made with vodka distilled in Columbus – corn based – absent gluten. The drink was super! From the salad menu I chose the Shaved Brussel Sprout salad – one of two g-f options (the other being the chopped salad) . The sprouts salad was amazing. The guac and shishito pepper small plates were recommended as options but I passed on appetizers for this meal. For my entree I chose to go with tacos – two of the options on the menu are g-f. As one of my dinner companions was also interested in the tacos we ordered the Mahi-Mahi and the Steak options. We shared. Both options were super delectable! I’ve not been able to recall what other options on the menu were available but as we rounded out the meal with coffee we, all four, agreed that we’d be back to Lindey’s to try more of the menu.

Stay tuned for updates. Better yet check it out and post us a comment. And if you like, ask for Mo. He’s great!

Lyndhurst Grill

Lyndhurst

Archived by Diane on 5/8/2020 -> Closed.

http://jalexandersholdings.com/lyndhurstgrill

5845 Landerbrook Dr
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
(440) 449-9131

I enjoyed lunch recently at the Lyndhurst Grill.

They do not have a gluten free menu but the friendly server offered to have a “coach” visit our table to discuss options.

We met the sous chef who let us know they have a scratch kitchen and could safely prepare many of the menu items. No buns or pasta. But the fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer.

I tried the turkey burger (sans bun) and fries. The turkey burger was well seasoned with a mild poultry flavor. The shoestring fries were crisp and piled on the plate.

I visited a second time and tried the cheeseburger (without bun) with broccoli. Equally good.

City Barbeque

Beachwood, Fairlawn

City Barbeque AKA City BBQ
https://www.citybbq.com/

A new location of City BBQ opened recently in the Pavilion Shopping Center on Chagrin Road in Beachwood.

I love the idea of BBQ.  Naturally gluten free meats, choice of sides.  Just stay away from the bread.

However, City BBQ has the staff who carves the meat also handling the bread for sandwiches.  All platters also come with a slice of bread.

After discussion with management, the safest gluten free choice was their seasonal specialty, Brisket Chili. I could have also tried other side dishes.

The Brisket Chili was meaty and tasty. Perfect for mid-winter in Cleveland.

The restaurant has an Allergen List which notes gluten containing items. If you go, take care and watch for a high cross-contamination risk.

Jersey Mike’s

Multiple locations

I had a good feeling about Jersey Mike’s even before entering the restaurant.  A large poster in the window advertised gluten free subs on Udi’s bread.

The friendly staff clearly knew their gluten free stuff.  They recited the disclaimer: we are not a gluten free facility and then sprang into action – changing gloves, wiping surfaces, getting special condiments and fixings from the back, reaching for a clean knife.

You watch them make the sub sandwich and the team cheerfully responded to my ongoing questions.

It is thrilling to be offered a choice in sandwich size.  I chose the regular size which by itself made 2 meals for me.  But just knowing I could have had the giant size sub . . .

I recommend the Turkey Breast & Provolone which came piled high with turkey.  The Udi’s roll held up well even making it to my enjoyment of the “leftovers” later in the day.

Being able to enjoy a sandwich while out and about makes me happy.  I’ll return for more happiness.

I ate at the Mayfield Village location and Jersey Mike’s has many other locations around.

 

Wahlburgers

Public Square, Multiple locations outside Ohio

https://wahlburgers.com/cleveland

2105 Ontario St
Cleveland, OH
44115

(216) 302-1001

Had a great lunch at Wahlburgers at Prospect and Ontario in the shadow of the casino.

The menu features burgers (of course), other sandwiches and salads. There is no gluten free menu but I was reassured by both the seater and server that most everything on the menu could be made gluten free. The server checked with the kitchen and confirmed that each fried item had its own fryer and was safely GF.

While they do have a GF bun, I chose to have my burger as a Chopped Salad Bowl. The Sweet Potato Tots were a large portion and easily shared.

I’d return if I were in the area but don’t think I’d make a special trip.

2105 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 302-1001

Also located in eastern US and Canada