Gluten-Free Restaurants near Clive, IA

“I wish Mandarin Grill was closer to my house - or maybe not, because I would be a regular to an alarming degree. I’ve eaten lunch here multiple times in the past month and still haven’t hit the point of “that’s enough.” If anything, I’m getting more committed and now I’ve started working through their Korean/Chinese specialty menu. Honestly, it’s been a very successful journey.

I brought my kids a few weeks ago and now they keep begging for a return trip. The only snag is I can really only make it for lunch - but luckily, their lunch pricing is super reasonable, so that works out in my favor.

I’m fully locked in on the spicy edamame and crabmeat rangoons. The edamame hits the spot - not too garlicky and not “you’ll taste this tomorrow” levels. I usually eat a few and then take the rest home so they can soak up more of that spicy soy garlic situation. Addicting midnight snack behavior. The rangoons are packed with cream cheese (not like other places that skimp on the good stuff) and are more savory, not weirdly sweet. So. Freaking. Good.

At this point, I’ve basically run through all their yellow curries - combo, beef, chicken - and even trued some fried tofu off a friend’s plate. I’m not typically a tofu person, but the sauce could carry anything. I’d eat it off a flip-flop if it came down to it (…not proud but just being honest).

A few standouts from the Korean/Chinese specialty menu: stir-fry potatoes, bibimbap, and kimchi fried rice. The potatoes are a problem - in the sense that regular potatoes now feel like a total letdown. If you haven’t tried potatoes this style, I highly recommend. Bibimbap is everything-in-one-bowl with an egg on top, and somehow it’s just as good (maybe better?) reheated.

I’m definitely forgetting a few dishes, but lately I’ve also been on a bento box kick at lunch - little bits of everything, which feels like the correct life choice for me so I can sample several things. Bento boxes are organized heaven, neatly sectioned off like a proper plate should be. 🍱

What else is on their menu that I should try? I’m making my way through the whole dang thing at this point.“

“Picked up lunch here today. So good!“

“Absolutely Perfect Cut! All dishes were the finest portions! Loved the crab cakes and the salad bar is one of the best!“

“Creme made our wedding cake this spring and it was delightful. Aside from just being delicious, the cake was gorgeous. We had given them some inspo pictures from my parents wedding cake, and they overdelivered! The cake tasting process was also super fun and yummy. Choosing all of the flavors of cakes, fillings, and frostings was one of the most enjoyable parts of planning a wedding!

They also catered assorted desserts for the rest of our guests which of course were also delicious. The lemon bars and the chocolate chip walnut cookies were definitely the fan favorites and people are still talking about them. They also made it very easy for us to navigate dietary accommodations for our guests. They offer gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options that are equally as delicious as the rest of their menu!“

“This was a huge life saver coming into the HS state wrestling tournament. Great meals, great prices and top notch service to keep our wrestlers fueled and fed. Thank you Aaron!!“

“I got the pub steak sandwich! And omg I wanted to float away! So good! Can’t even start! Everything! Ranch and salad!!!🥗 my goodness gracious! So good! 😊“

“We don't usually eat at chain restaurants, but PF Chang's is a great place to go if you need gluten free food (or non- gluten free, too!) in a nice atmosphere with good service! They are very careful about bringing your food separately on a different colored plate, so our family of Celiacs feel good about eating here! Fun drinks or mocktails, too. Servers have always been friendly & helpful. If you want to sit at the bar & watch a game, they'll change the channels for you to the game you want to see.“

“this is a fantastic place!!! food is incredible, atmosphere is awsome, and the owner is top notch. if it is a large group of a date this is the place to go“

“On December 20th, 2025, at 6:58pm, I ordered a large hawiaan pizza and two orders of breadsticks for delivery. I was told 1 to 1 and a half hours at 1 hour 50 minutes I called to find out where our food was. I was told that they tried to deliver our food but were unable to deliver our order but they could not do so. I then asked why it was unable to be delivered and "the manager" stated that they tried to call me, no one ever did call me and I can prove it. The "manager" could not provide a reason the order was undeliverable. I then told them that my husband would be coming to pick it up and that they needed to make it right by refunding part of our order NOT all just part of it for the inconvience (not being nasty at all). The "manager" stated "I am canceling your order. Go somewhere else." When asked why he said "You are being rude." I told him he had poor customer service skills and hung up. My husband and I ended up going to the Altoona Northern lights and they went above and beyond for us. I will always go to the Altoona store over Hubbell. I highly recommend that you do not go to this store unless you want to be treated like crap.“

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!“

“Great menu options and our waiter Jim was one of nicest and attentive people. I will certainly be back.“

“We were staying in down town Des Moines and made the drive to Norwalk to Pyra. Well worth the drive“

“Had a small group (9pp) attending an informal Porsche car club pre-drive planning meeting at Biaggi's last night. I had made minor arrangements with Jeff Duncan (Managing Partner) and Whitney Webber (Event Planner) and they were most professional and accommodating to my requests. Pleasure to work with! The food and drinks were very good and and our server Tiffany did a great job being professional, attentive, and personable. The pricing of the menu items is surprisingly low to me providing an exceptional value as well. Highly recommended!!!“

“I’ve worked with Evan and his staff the last couple years to get pizza for Centennial boys’ tennis team meals. They have been amazing to work with and very accommodating, even with weather related changes to the scheduled meals. The pizza has been delicious and the boys love it. The 26 inch pizzas are awesome for feeding large groups. I would highly recommend Dough Co in Ankeny!“

“Very nice and very nicely MOPPED floors 😁. Very handsome young man working there I believe he went by the name Drewann or Andrew 🧐 not quite sure. He was really polite and I would LOVE to see him again 🥰. Hopefully he’s on the menu next time I go 😘.“

“It was my first time in, and the staff was super friendly and helpful! Food was fresh and healthy!“

“Everything here is so good!!“

“We loved having Tamale's Industry at our event! Their tamales and hot food were absolutely delicious, and they were friendly, professional, and a hit with attendees. A wonderful addition to the event—we’d be happy to have them back anytime!“

“Love this place! So many choices and all delicious and homemade!! You can't be disappointed- especially if you're hungry!!“

“Suzie makes the best cakes in all of Des Moines. I asked for a chocolate and raspberry cake for my birthday, and she did not disappoint! It was not only delicious but also super cute, topped with frosted flowers and sparkles! I recommend Suzie for all of your homemade baked good needs!“

“It was ok. Nothing special.“

“Great food and staff. I have been coming here pretty much my whole life and it’s always been great.“

“I started with the meatball appetizer, which was scrumptious. Then I moved on to the Hawkeye pizza. Not because I'm a fan of the Hawkeyes, but because this was the only pizza on the menu resembling a meat-lovers pizza. It had graziano sausage, pepperoni, and one or two other meats. It's not the greatest pizza in the world, but it's certainly a good pie. Their pizza is unique in that it has noticeably more cheese than I've had at any other place without asking for extra cheese. If you're someone who likes a really cheesy pizza, this might be the place for you. The place itself is nice, but I noticed a few things that made me believe it might not be long for this world. First, there weren't many people there and only one server was working that night. Granted, it was a weekday and I only have one instance to go by, but there it is. Secondly, the menu had the hours of operation printed at the top, but they were scribbled out with a pen and reduced considerably. Next, the location isn't easy to find. You're not just going to stumble upon it or find it without a deliberate search. Lastly, there's a larger, more visible, Grimaldi's Pizza place only a stone's throw away. In conclusion, I liked it and wouldn't have any qualms about eating there again if someone I knew wanted to, but I'll likely go to someplace that serves great pizza as opposed to merely a good one. Keep fighting the good fight Coach's Pizza.“

“Cute froyo shop, good place for a fun treat. Lots of variety with toppings and flavors, staff was friendly, store was clean. Came in right before close and felt bad about coming in when they were ready to close shop but the workers didn’t rush me and were super helpful. I would like to see more machines working at a time, a few were out of order. Other than that it is a nice place and I would definitely recommend. Overall, the shop has a fun atmosphere and great service. Will be visiting again next time I’m in the area.“

“The crew working this morning was interrupted by me needing a sandwich communication was perfect I was fine with waiting while they got a huge order started. Once they got me going I always get the number one and ask for mayo but they always douse my sandwich in mayo this crew even took the time to spread out my guacamole. Someone who does hvac service work I appreciate the attention to detail everyone working this morning is outstanding at there job and deserve more then %15 which was all I could offer at this moment I appreciate your time“

“Best Noodles and Co in DSM!

Hot, fresh, delicious. Jordan was extremely kind and checked in to make sure everything was great (it was). Very clean, both tables and bathrooms. Will come again. Ate a third before I thought to grab a pic“

“My husband and I came all the way from south side of Des Moines just for their frozen yogurt!! So delicious and tastes better than other yogurt places I’ve been to! will be returning soon! Also the young man working was so kind and made us feel welcome!“