We’re looking to do a birthday dinner for my sister, who actually has Celiac disease and isn’t just gluten sensitive because her life coach told her it would improve her mood. Anyone on this board have ideas for a good place to go for a birthday? Usually we’re limited to Mexican food and steakhouses, but curious if folks have found any good options. We also tend to avoid shared plate restaurants (other than Mexican), because gluten is all over trendy food and we end up with 6 shared plates, of which she can only eat from 2.
My current thinking/ideas:
–Broken Spanish
–Salazar
–Arthur J Steakhouse or Gwen
My sister is gluten free (something more serious than life coach mood reasons but not actual Celiac), and she does pretty well at Thai and Vietnamese restaurants. That may not be as helpful in the high-end department, but Night + Market can be a fun celebratory night.
I have not eaten there, but an associate who cannot have wheat, dairy or gluten ate here - and was thrilled. And she’s a pretty high end kind of gal : )
Sushi’s a good option, but a lot of the best places sauce the fish themselves, and it’s also not an easy celebratory type dinner meal for a large party.
Thanks. I’ve actually always been pretty surprised so few places are willing to do dishes with the gluten free soy sauce–especially cooked dishes. I realize it’s not as good, but they would open up to a different (and fairly large in LA) group of people if they would.
I don’t have specific restaurant recommendation but If it was me when making the reservation I would A) ask to speak with a manager. B) Let them know the guest of honor has Celiac C) Can they do anything to help make the night special. This way there aren’t any surprises going in.