When you have a child who suffers from food allergies going out to dinner may seem impossible. Fortunately because many chain restaurants have standardized menus, which often include ingredient information, they can provide you and your family with some safe allergy friendly food options.
So Many Options, So Little Time
Some great examples of food allergy friendly chain restaurants include:
- Boston Market
- Carrabba's
- Chili's
- Chipotle
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Outback Steakhouse
- P. F. Chang's
- Romano's Macaroni Grill
- Ruby Tuesday
All of these restaurants include helpful information about the top 8 allergens (milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat) both in their restaurants and online. But it is also important to do your research before trying out any new restaurants to ensure reliability.
Do Your Research
A great resource for ensuring you find chain restaurants with allergy friendly food options is the Internet. Most major chain restaurants have websites where you can view their menus before you visit. This gives you a chance to identify safe options for your little ones with food allergies before you go!
Keep in mind that websites may not be updated frequently and ingredients may change, so it’s always a good idea to speak to a manager at the location where you're interested in dining before you go. This will help you ensure that the restaurant really is food allergy friendly and cross-contamination won’t be a problem.
Always Double Check
As moms we always want to make sure our kids are safe, so I recommend always checking to make sure the restaurant is still food allergy friendly even if it’s a restaurant you dine at frequently. And always be sure to tell your server about any food allergies to ensure that you have happy and healthy dining experience.
What are your favorite allergy-friendly restaurants to dine at?
- Sarah
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