Gluten Free at Wood Ranch Restaurant..
Have you ever been to Wood Ranch Restaurant? I had not heard of it prior to this past week. When we were invited to a friends birthday dinner at their Agoura Hills location, I did what I always do when I hear of an unfamiliar diner; I google if they’re gluten free friendly 😉 & I was thrilled to read that they are VERY accommodating. While they cannot offer a separate work area or kitchen, making it not a ‘gluten free facility’, they’re still more than happy to assist you at eating at their delicious establishment, though.
The atmosphere was very lively, fun & inviting. Once we were all seated, our waitress wasted no time in greeting us & taking drink orders. We all know I had to try their house margarita, which was extra lime-y, but good. I’ve had stronger, but it still hit the spot. For gluten free alterations, they can provide you with a special menu, or, you can simply order off the regular menu. I have never had trout, so I decided to give their Idaho Rainbow Trout a whirl; while their beef & most main courses are prepared on their BBQ open fire wood grill, gluten free offerings get the option of grilled or blackened (marinated is not gluten free). I chose grilled, along with a side of mashed potatoes. Some of my friends plates included 2 sides, which would have been perfect for me, but, I dealt with my yummy one side 😉
Luckily, their famous BBQ sauce IS gluten free, so, when my meal arrived, I smothered it in my fish & it was delicious! I am officially a fan of trout, & the potatoes weren’t too shabby, either. Mike’s brisket sandwich also looked good, as did the side of their mac & cheese…alas, not gluten free. Oh, well. The trout was grilled very well done, which is perfect for me. Thank goodness the sauce was suitable for me as otherwise, the fish would have been slightly dry & it was sans any herbs or toppings.
While I was too full for dessert, I am thrilled to say they have a flour-less chocolate cake & ice cream sundaes available for gluten free desserts! Along with the Agoura Hills location, you can find several throughout SoCal, including at The Grove. Click here to check out their web-site & let me know if you ever head out to Wood Ranch! xo
Amy Fashion Blog
January 5, 2015 at 6:07 amSo happy you find a gluten free restaurant to eat at. Have a great week.
AlongComesMary
January 5, 2015 at 11:01 amThanks, Amy! <3
Angela
January 5, 2015 at 11:42 amI love Wood Ranch Grill! They make the best steak salad!
AlongComesMary
January 5, 2015 at 4:05 pmNice, Angela!!
Christine
January 5, 2015 at 12:25 pmI love Wood Ranch! I go to the one in Anaheim Hills. I will have to try the trout next time!
AlongComesMary
January 5, 2015 at 4:05 pmCool, Christine! =D
Ashley
January 5, 2015 at 12:31 pmI love Wood Ranch! They have such good food!
AlongComesMary
January 5, 2015 at 4:06 pmI feel so late to the party LOL. Everyone seems to know & love Wood Ranch!
Ann
January 5, 2015 at 12:52 pmI LOVE Wood Ranch; we usually go to the one in Anaheim Hills though. I’ll have to find someone who wants to meet at The Grove some time; that would be fun!
AlongComesMary
January 5, 2015 at 4:06 pmYou, Melissa & me should, Ann! I miss you 🙂
Alycia//Crazily Normal
January 5, 2015 at 4:14 pmI have never heard of this place !I will have to check it out!
Chrissy
January 5, 2015 at 6:40 pmYum! That margarita sounds delicious!
Shannon Peterson
January 5, 2015 at 6:54 pmI always feel like I find the pot at the end of the rainbow when I can find GF options at restaurants!
Claire
January 5, 2015 at 7:27 pmYUM thanks for sharing!
karissa
January 5, 2015 at 9:04 pmI’ve never heard of this place but I love BBQ food.
Beth@FrugalFroggie
January 5, 2015 at 9:24 pmI have not heard of Wood Ranch Restaurant. Sounds like a great place to eat.
Kelly - A Side of Sweet
January 5, 2015 at 10:02 pmI’m a gluten lover but this place still sounds great!
xxo,
Kelly
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alyssa
January 6, 2015 at 12:27 amA gluten free resturant!? That’s such a cool find. My mom would love this.
Katie Matthews
January 6, 2015 at 6:33 amTrout is one of my favourites! We have a lake at my family home and would always catch trout for breakfast – such a tasty little fish and sounds like a lovely place to eat at! Glad they were able to accommodate your gluten intolerance.
Katie <3
Kyla Currier
January 6, 2015 at 7:10 amI’ve never heard of a gluten free restaurant but this is awesome!
Rebekah
January 6, 2015 at 8:20 amThere are so many things I would never thought you’d have to think about being gluten free – like marinade, gravy, or BBQ sauce. Great you found a place that had some options for you!
Lindsay
January 6, 2015 at 9:59 amI love this! So glad that restaurants are adding items to their menus to accommodate all of our dietary preferences
Nichole
January 7, 2015 at 9:31 amI have never been there but it sounds delicious!
yaitza
January 7, 2015 at 10:47 amI have never heard of this place, great that they offer GF options ;o)
Ayana Pitterson
January 7, 2015 at 6:22 pmI have never heard about them, but it’s always great to go to a new place and be able to enjoy the experience with others.
Thrifting Diva
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AlongComesMary
January 7, 2015 at 10:04 pmThank you, Ayana!!
Anita
January 7, 2015 at 11:07 pmSounds like a great place – I’ll have to check it out next time I go down to SoCal!
Sarah Beth
January 9, 2015 at 7:28 amI have never heard of this restaurant. I think it is great that restaurants are giving more options. My college town just opened a gluten free restaurant.
Lana @ The Truth About Blondes
January 12, 2015 at 8:57 amNever been to either one. Will have to try!
Jess
January 12, 2015 at 12:50 pmI’m celiac and try not to eat out too much, so glad to know I can check out wood ranch!