EVERYTHING Gluten-Free at Ruby Tuesday in 2023

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Husein Gradasevic

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Ruby Tuesday is a casual dining restaurant that primarily offers classic American cuisine. All of their ingredients are USDA-approved. Its menu features items such as handcrafted burgers, salads, steaks, ribs, and so on.

But is there anything gluten-free on Ruby Tuesday’s menu?

Ruby Tuesday has a gluten-free menu on its website. To access this menu, first, you’ve to select the location of a Ruby Tuesday restaurant.

Then, you’ve to select the allergic ingredients (gluten, wheat). After that, it shows you all the gluten-free options available at that location.

Ruby Tuesday’s gluten-free menu has a lot of options. It is suitable for those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, people with celiac should be cautious while dining here.

This article covers some tips and gluten-free options offered by Ruby Tuesday.

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Gluten-free menu items at Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday’s menu offers a variety of dishes such as Chicken, Seafood, Steak, Pasta, Desserts, and beverages. However, They are popularly known for their salad bars and handcrafted burgers.

In terms of gluten-free options, you’ll find more info on their website than in the restaurant. It’s because not all restaurants have a physical gluten-free menu but you can find one online based on your location.

The online version is better because it also has the option to eliminate other allergic ingredients like dairy and it takes less time.

However, one problem with the online menu is that when you go to the restaurant they may not have those items that are shown online.

Ruby Tuesday’s online gluten-free menu shows you items that are OK to eat as they are and items that you can have after modifying them a bit. I’d suggest if you choose items from the later section, be sure to investigate those ingredients.

Now let’s look at the gluten-free menu items at Ruby Tuesday.

Note: This list of gluten-free dishes has been taken from the official website of Ruby Tuesday after filtering gluten and wheat as allergens. The ingredients, cooking process, and menu offerings may vary by location.

APPETIZERS

OK to eat with modification:

#1. Cheddar Queso and Chips

This dish consists of melted cheddar, roasted peppers, and queso dip. Served with tortilla chips. Avoid it if the tortilla chips are not gluten-free.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal
Fat: 34 g
Carbs: 10 g
Protein: 23 g

FIND MORE: Does Perkins serve anything gluten-free?

SALADS

OK to eat:

#2. Ambrosia Salad

Nutritional Information

Calories: 130 kcal
Fat: 5 g
Carbs: 20 g
Protein: 1 g

#3. Philipsburg Broccoli Salad

Nutritional Information

Calories: 110 kcal
Fat: 8 g
Carbs: 7 g
Protein: 2 g

#4. Quinoa Salad

Nutritional Information

Calories: 100 kcal
Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 12 g
Protein: 3 g

#5. Cucumber Salad

Nutritional Information

Calories: 45 kcal
Fat: 3.4 g
Carbs: 3 g
Protein: <1 g

#6. Potato Salad

Nutritional Information

Calories: 150 kcal
Fat: 1 g
Carbs: 2 g
Protein: 1 g

#7. Chicken Corn Chowder Soup

Nutritional Information

Calories: 310 kcal
Fat: 19 g
Carbs: 22 g
Protein: 13 g

OK to eat with modifications:

#8. Honey-Glazed Salmon

This salad comes with Grilled Salmon with Margarine & GSP Seasoning, Romaine Lettuce, Baby Spinach, Shredded Cabbage, Matchstick Carrots, Quinoa, pepitas, parsley, shredded parmesan cheese, dried cranberry, Balsamic vinaigrette, and roasted corns.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 870 kcal
Fat: 53 g
Carbs: 56 g
Protein: 52 g

#9. Ruby’s Chicken Caesar (crispy or grilled)

This salad comes with Caesar dressing, chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese all topped with grilled or crispy chicken. Remove the croutons to make them gluten-free.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 500 kcal
Fat: 32 g
Carbs: 14 g
Protein: 43 g

SALAD DRESSINGS

OK to eat:

Balsamic Vinegar
Buttermilk Blue Cheese
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Caesar Dressing

French Dressing
Golden Italian
Honey Mustard

Lite Ranch
Ranch
Thousand Island

CHICKEN & SEAFOOD

OK to eat with modifications:

#10. Asiago Bacon Chicken

This dish is served with grilled chicken breast (single or double) with baby ‘Bella mushrooms, bacon, Parmesan cream sauce, and Asiago cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 650 kcal
Fat: 33 g
Carbs: 39 g
Protein: 50 g

#11. Grilled Salmon

Lightly seasoned and grilled salmon. Served with your choice of two sides.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 540 kcal
Fat: 25 g
Carbs: 36 g
Protein: 45 g

#12. Hickory Bourbon Salmon

A grilled salmon filet glazed with bourbon BBQ. Served with your choice of two sides.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 410 kcal
Fat: 22 g
Carbs: 15 g
Protein: 39 g

#13. New Orleans Seafood

Mild and flaky tilapia, Creole-seasoned and topped with sautéed shrimp and Parmesan cream. Served with your choice of two sides.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 440 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Carbs: 38 g
Protein: 44 g

#14. Hickory Bourbon Chicken

A tender grilled chicken breast topped with hickory bourbon glaze.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 540 kcal
Fat: 20 g
Carbs: 51 g
Protein: 39 g

RIBS & COMBOS

OK to eat with modifications:

Available in both half and full – racks.

#15. Baby-Back Ribs – Classic Barbeque

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1060 kcal
Fat: 56 g
Carbs: 50 g
Protein: 89 g

#16. Baby-Back Ribs – Texas dusted

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1220 kcal
Fat: 78 g
Carbs: 38 g
Protein: 89 g

#17. Baby-Back Ribs – Hickory Bourbon

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1260 kcal
Fat: 56 g
Carbs: 92 g
Protein: 89 g

#18. Baby-Back Ribs – Nashville Hot

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1290 kcal
Fat: 93 g
Carbs: 25 g
Protein: 90 g

STEAKS

OK to eat:

#19. Baby Bella (Mushrooms)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 100 kcal
Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 6 g
Protein: 4 g

OK to eat with modification:

The same combination is available with seasoned 12-ounce Rib Eye. Each variant is served with your choice of two side dishes.

#20. Top Sirloin

Nutritional Information

Calories: 350 kcal
Fat: 21 g
Carbs: 7 g
Protein: 36 g

#21. Top Sirloin & ½ Rack Ribs (BBQ)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 730 kcal
Fat: 35 g
Carbs: 27 g
Protein: 80 g

#22. Top Sirloin & Shrimp

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 g
Fat: 20 g
Carbs: 3 g
Protein: 51 g

#23. Top Sirloin & Hickory Bourbon Chicken

Nutritional Information

Calories: 520 kcal
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 25 g
Protein: 67 g

BURGER & SANDWICH

OK to Eat with Modifications:

Order burgers with gluten-free buns.

#24. Bacon Cheese Burger

Ground beef patty with GSP seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle slices, and red onions.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 860 kcal
Fat: 49 g
Carbs: 48 g
Protein: 47 g

#25. Ruby’s Cheeseburger

This burger is made with a ground beef patty with GSP seasoning, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and red onions.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 770 kcal
Fat: 42 g
Carbs: 48 g
Protein: 41 g

#26. Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This burger has grilled chicken breast, mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 580 kcal
Fat: 23 g
Carbs: 46 g
Protein: 38 g

#27. Smokehouse Cheeseburger

This burger has ground beef patty with GSP seasoning, Barbecue Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Slices, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickle Slices, and Red Onion Rings. Substitute the barbeque sauce with other gluten-free dressing.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 920 kcal
Fat: 49 g
Carbs: 33 g
Protein: 47 g

BREAD & BUNS

Gluten-free buns (buttered & unbuttered)

SIDES

OK to eat:

Steamed Broccoli
Baked Potatoes
Roasted Baby Bellas
Grilled Zucchini

Roasted Pilaf
Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Baked Potato
Cole Slaw

CHEESES

OK to eat:

Parmesan
Cheddar
Mozzarella

TOPPINGS

OK to eat:

Bacon
Ham
Banana Peppers
Beets

Black Olives
Corn
Diced Eggs
Dried Cranberries

Edamame
Garbanzo Beans
Green Peas
Jalapeno peppers

Pepperoncini
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds

Pico de Gallo
Mandarin Oranges
Grapes

Tips for ordering gluten-free at Ruby Tuesday

First, check out their online gluten-free menu.

Before you go to any Ruby Tuesday restaurant, check out that location’s gluten-free menu online. This way, you can find what you want and know ahead of what you’ll order.

You’ll also know whether you’ll be able to arrange a proper meal with the available options or not. This will save you a lot of time.

Ask a lot of questions.

Ruby Tuesday’s gluten-free menu has many dishes that can be modified. So, ask about how each ingredient in your dish is stored, cooked, and assembled.

Inform the server.

At some locations, the server may not be well trained about gluten- allergy. The server may take your request lightly thinking it to be a fad diet. But before you place your order, instill in the server that gluten is harmful to your health.

Even better, consult with the manager. If they don’t get it, shed some light on how your food should be prepared.

Cross-contamination risk at Ruby Tuesday

All the items at Ruby Tuesday are stored and prepared in a shared area. So, even the items reported to be gluten-free may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination.

Furthermore, Ruby Tuesday is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant so there are no strict rules or training in place to prevent cross-contamination.

People with celiac and high gluten sensitivity should inform the manager about their food allergy before placing their order.

What people say about Ruby Tuesday

This is what people with celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity said about gluten-free options at Ruby Tuesday. This part is gathered from around the net to help you make better decisions when ordering gluten-free at Ruby Tuesday.

People reported this restaurant to have a gluten-free menu online or on paper. However, staff’s knowledge about gluten allergy and accommodation of such people varied by location.

At some locations, people with celiac reported that the staff took the time to understand their needs. However, at several other places, the staff either didn’t pay attention to their needs or said they didn’t have gluten-free options.

Some people with celiac also reported getting unsatisfactory service such as a lack of gluten-free options, staff’s lack of knowledge, and Cooperation. Many were not confident about the safety precautions against cross-contamination.

This is what people with celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity ordered/recommended at Ruby Tuesday.

Rice Pilaf
Vegetables, Zucchini
Baked potato
Bacon Burger with a gluten-free bun
Steak

Salad
Ribs
Salmon
Mushrooms

Gluten-free alternatives to Ruby Tuesday

TGI Friday

TGI Friday is a casual dining restaurant that offers American cuisine like burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and seafood.

TGI Friday doesn’t have a dedicated gluten-free menu, however, gluten-free items are marked on the main menu itself. Some of the gluten-free items on their menu are Cobb salad, Steak, Chicken & shrimp, burgers with a gluten-free bun, etc.

Some items that people with celiac ate here without having any reactions are Salmon with broccoli and jasmine rice, sirloin with mashed potatoes, Salads, and burgers with gluten-free buns.

Stay away from their appetizers, wings, sandwiches, soups, fries, and desserts. None of them are gluten-free.