Ruby Tuesday Gluten Free Menu: 98 Items Ranked by Taste (Top 3 Items)

Gluten Free Diet | Written by Nathan Petitpas | Updated on 25 July 2024

A sandwich placed on a napkin, featuring shaved beef, grilled peppers, cheddar queso, pico de gallo, and onions, resembling the fiesta cheesesteak.

The Ruby Tuesday gluten free menu has been retired, but luckily the restaurant still offers all of the same accommodations for gluten-free diets that it used to, it just doesn’t officially claim that the foods are gluten free and more importantly, their interactive menu makes it difficult to see all GF options at a glance.¹

Therefore, we compiled all 98 or Ruby Tuesday gluten free food items to make ordering a breeze and we even list the top 3 items for anyone with non-celiac gluten sensitivity or celiac disease that are having a hard time picking a meal.^2,3

Does Ruby Tuesday Have Gluten Free Options?

There are many foods at Ruby Tuesday that should be gluten free. However, if an employee handles a food with gluten, they’ll add traces of gluten to food they handle afterward. This is a type of cross contamination, the reason that Ruby Tuesday doesn’t officially refer to its foods as gluten free.

A closeup photo of a burger stuffed with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese, and on the side is a serving of fries and displayed on a shiny black surface.

Photo by Aleisha Kalina on Unsplash⁴

One of the worst examples of gluten cross contamination is fries in a shared fryer.⁵ If a cook prepares a small, 5.5 ounce order of fries in a fryer that they used for a breaded food earlier, there’s a 25% chance that that tiny order of fries will have more than 12mg of gluten.

This is already pushing the tolerable threshold of 10mg-50mg of gluten that won’t harm a celiac. It’s also the reason why Whataburger fries are not gluten free.

Eating out with a gluten intolerance or with celiac disease is a matter of risk management.

Since their bodies struggle to process gluten, it can stay in the body for some time. It’s more risky to eat out at a restaurant with risks of gluten contamination every day than it is to indulge less frequently.

Plus, the Ruby Tuesday kitchen staff will take special measures just to reduce the risk of gluten contamination if they know they’re preparing a dish for a gluten intolerant person.

Asking for accommodation, sticking to the gluten free menu of Ruby Tuesday, and eating out in moderation are common ways that people attempt to keep their gluten intake within safe bounds.

These rules also apply to eating gluten free at other chains, such as:

Does The Ruby Tuesday GF Menu Include Burgers? What About Fries?

One of the qualities that makes Ruby Tuesday stand out is that it has an official policy where all locations will make burgers with a lettuce wrap to avoid gluten contamination. On top of that, most locations have gluten free buns.

So Ruby Tuesday burgers may be gluten free as long as a customer asks for a lettuce wrap or gluten-free bun.⁶

However, the gluten free menu at Ruby Tuesdays does not include fries or any other fried items. All locations use shared fryers, which results in high levels of gluten contamination for any fried foods.

The Ruby Tuesday Gluten Free Menu

This gluten free menu includes all of the foods that shouldn’t have considerable traces of gluten. First, they’re ranked by categories of food such as burgers, salads, and drinks. Within these categories, the best-tasting items hold the first spot.

There’s no dessert category, as the only dessert item that made it onto the gluten free menu at Ruby Tuesday is the sundae on the kids’ menu. “Calories” refers to kcal, while “fat”, “carbs”, and “protein” refer to the number of grams of that macronutrient.

GF Burgers

You can’t go wrong with an American style burger and more importantly, Ruby Tuesdays has gluten free buns and can also serve them with a lettuce wrap.

1. Bacon Cheeseburger

Calories 1426
Fat 79
Carbs 130
Protein 56

2. Classic Cheeseburger

Calories 1366
Fat 74
Carbs 130
Protein 51

3. Ruby’s Classic Burger

Calories 1311f
Fat 70
Carbs 130
Protein 48

4. Smokehouse Burger

Calories 1608
Fat 86
Carbs 155
Protein 59

5. Triple Prime Bacon Cheddar Burger

Calories 1583
Fat 91
Carbs 135
Protein 60

6. Triple Prime Burger

Calories 1363
Fat 74
Carbs 135
Protein 46

7. Triple Prime Cheddar Burger

Calories 1523
Fat 86
Carbs 135
Protein 56

8. Avocado Turkey Burger

Calories 1388
Fat 71
Carbs 137
Protein 56

9. Buffalo Chicken Burger

Calories 1241
Fat 57
Carbs 149
Protein 41

10. Chicken BLT

Calories 1251
Fat 55
Carbs 149
Protein 46

11. Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Calories 1343
Fat 60
Carbs 136
Protein 71

12. Turkey Burger

Calories 1221 / Fat 59 / Carbs 136 / Protein 46

Steaks

Steaks make for a hearty dinner and luckily nearly all of Ruby Tuesdays’ steaks are GF!

13. Black Fire New York Strip

Calories 506
Fat 28
Carbs 6
Protein 56

14. Petite Sirloin

Calories 284
Fat19
Carbs 4
Protein 29

15. Petite Sirloin & Lobster Tail

Calories 397
Fat 23
Carbs 4
Protein 52

16. Rib Eye

Calories 936
Fat 74
Carbs 7
Protein 61

17. Top Sirloin

Calories 349
Fat 22
Carbs 6
Protein 40

18. Asiago Peppercorn Sirloin

Calories 381
Fat 19
Carbs 6
Protein 46

Ribs

Ruby Tuesdays has a bunch of locations in the south and while not known for a BBQ joint, still has declivous ribs.

19. Classic Barbecue Half-Rack

Calories 470
Fat 24
Carbs 21
Protein 44

20. Full Rack of Baby-Back Ribs – BBQ

Calories 940
Fat 47
Carbs 42
Protein 88

21. Memphis Dry Rub Half-Rack

Calories 410
Fat 24
Carbs 6
Protein 44

22. Full Rack of Baby-Back Ribs – Memphis

Calories 820
Fat 47
Carbs 12
Protein 88

Seafood

Ruby Tuesdays also has a lot of locations in Florida so their seafood is very fresh if you’re anywhere near the ocean.

23. Hickory Bourbon Salmon

Calories 390
Fat 18
Carbs 16
Protein 42

24. Blackened Tilapia with mango salsa

Calories 265
Fat 10
Carbs 5
Protein 38

25. Grilled Salmon

Calories 330
Fat 18
Carbs 0
Protein 42

26. Shellfish Trio

Calories 339
Fat 17
Carbs 7
Protein 40

27. Herb-Crusted Tilapia

Calories 401
Fat 24
Carbs 11
Protein 39

28. New Orleans Seafood

Calories 365
Fat 19
Carbs 2
Protein 46

Chicken

If you’re looking for something low calorie on the gluten free menu of Ruby Tuesday, worry not because they have a variety of GF chicken meals that make for a perfect fit.

29. Chicken Fresco

Calories 377
Fat 21
Carbs 8
Protein 41

30. Chicken Bella

Calories 365
Fat 18
Carbs 6
Protein 45

31. Smoky Mountain Chicken

Calories 575
Fat 29
Carbs 16
Protein 62

32. Hickory Bourbon Chicken

Calories 275
Fat 6
Carbs 16
Protein 40

GF Sides & Appetizers

Ruby Tuesdays sides make for a great snack, children’s menu, and their appetizers are bar none.

33, Baked Potato – Plain

Calories 259
Fat 2
Carbs 52
Protein 9

34. Baked Potato – with butter & sour cream

Calories 420
Fat 17
Carbs 54
Protein 9

35. Fresh Steamed Broccoli

Calories 52
Fat 2
Carbs 7
Protein 3

36. Loaded Baked Potato

Calories 570
Fat 29
Carbs 54
Protein 19

37. Mashed Potatoes

Calories 267
Fat 15
Carbs 29
Protein 5

38. Fresh Green Beans

Calories 68
Fat 4
Carbs 5
Protein 1

39. Fresh Grilled Zucchini

Calories 41
Fat 2
Carbs 4
Protein 1

40. Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Calories 54
Fat 3
Carbs 6
Protein 1

41. Key West Coconut Shrimp

Calories 75
Fat 4
Carbs 6
Protein 3

42. Fresh Guacamole Dip

Calories 293
Fat 19
Carbs 28
Protein 4

43. Spinach Artichoke Dip

Calories 310
Fat 19
Carbs 27
Protein 8

44. Lobster Dip

Calories 303
Fat 19
Carbs 24
Protein 9

45. Shrimp Fondue

Calories
Fat 306
Carbs 19 24
Protein 10

Gluten Free Salads, Soups, & Dressings

For those looking for a healthier GF dish, salads are right up your alley.

46. Grilled Chicken Salad

Calories 791
Fat 29
Carbs 47
Protein 72

47. Grilled Salmon Salad

Calories 729
Fat 40
Carbs 37
Protein 61

48. Carolina Chicken Salad

Calories 1091
Fat 47
Carbs 51
Protein 60

49. Broccoli & Cheese Soup

Calories 325
Fat 22
Carbs 23
Protein 9

50. Hickory Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Calories 60
Fat 0
Carbs 16
Protein 0

51. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Calories 40
Fat 2
Carbs 5
Protein 0

52. BBQ Sauce

Calories 60
Fat 0
Carbs 15
Protein 0

53. Blue Cheese Dressing

Calories 180
Fat 19
Carbs 1
Protein 2

54. Caramel Sauce

Calories 100
Fat 0
Carbs 25
Protein 1

55. Cocktail Sauce

Calories 23
Fat 0
Carbs 5
Protein 1

56. Chocolate Sauce

Calories 100
Fat 1
Carbs 24
Protein 1

57. French Dressing

Calories 120
Fat 11
Carbs 60

58. Honey Mustard Dressing

Calories 90
Fat 8
Carbs 5
Protein 0

59. Italian Dressing

Calories 130
Fat 14
Carbs 1
Protein 0

60. Key Lime Sauce

Calories 70
Fat 6
Carbs 5
Protein 0

61. Lemon Butter Sauce

Calories 87
Fat 9
Carbs 1
Protein 0

62. Thousand Island Dressing

Calories 80
Fat 7
Carbs 5
Protein 0

63. Marinara Sauce

Calories 17
Fat 1
Carbs 3
Protein 0

64. Parmesan Cream Sauce

Calories 64
Fat 6
Carbs 2
Protein 2

65. Peach Bourbon BBQ

Calories 50
Fat 0
Carbs 13
Protein 0

66. Ranch Dressing

Calories 90
Fat 9
Carbs 1
Protein 0

67. Salsa

Calories 8
Fat 0
Carbs 2
Protein 0

68. Signature Parmesan Dressing

Calories 150
Fat 16
Carbs 1
Protein 1

69. Sour Cream

Calories 18
Fat 1
Carbs 1
Protein 0

70. Sriracha Ranch

Calories 75
Fat 8
Carbs 1
Protein 0

71. Thai Sauce

Calories 52
Fat 0
Carbs 13
Protein 0

72. Lite Ranch Dressing

Calories 70
Fat 5
Carbs 4
Protein 1

Ruby Tuesday Gluten-Free Kids Menu

The gluten free menu at Ruby Tuesday accommodates gluten sensitivities for both kids and adults so it’s family friendly.

73. Kid Chicken Breast

Calories 348
Fat 12
Carbs 39
Protein 23

74. Kid Chicken Tenders

Calories 585
Fat 21
Carbs 48
Protein 30

75. Kid Side of Fresh Green Beans

Calories 68
Fat 4
Carbs 5
Protein 1

76. Kid Sundae

Calories 372
Fat 17
Carbs 55
Protein 6

77. Kid Side of Mashed Potatoes

Calories 134
Fat 7
Carbs 15
Protein 2

78. Kid Side of Apples

Calories 59
Fat 0
Carbs 16
Protein 0

79. Kid Side of Grapes

Calories 27
Fat 0
Carbs 7
Protein 0

80. Fresh Steamed Broccoli

Calories 52
Fat 2
Carbs 7
Protein 3

81. Fresh Grilled Zucchini

Calories 41
Fat 2
Carbs 4
Protein 1

82. Milk

Calories 120
Fat 5
Carbs 12
Protein 8

83. Fruit Punch 40

Fat 0
Carbs 10
Protein 0

GF Drinks

All of Ruby Tuesdays drinks are gluten free so choose any from the menu, or any one of the options below.

84. Freshly Made Lemonade – Blackberry

Calories 206
Fat 0
Carbs 53
Protein 0

85. Freshly Made Lemonade – Mixed Berry

Calories 195
Fat 0
Carbs 51
Protein 0

86. Freshly Made Lemonade – Pomegranate

Calories 180
Fat 0
Carbs 45
Protein 0

87. Freshly Made Lemonade – Raspberry

Calories 194
Fat 0
Carbs 50
Protein 0

88. Freshly Made Lemonade – Strawberry

Calories 193
Fat 0
Carbs 50
Protein 0

89. Handcrafted Fruit Tea – Blackberry

Calories 151
Fat 0
Carbs 38
Protein 0

90. Handcrafted Fruit Tea – Mango

Calories 89
Fat 0
Carbs 23
Protein 0

91. Handcrafted Fruit Tea – Mixed Berry

Calories 144
Fat 0
Carbs 36
Protein 0

92. Handcrafted Fruit Tea – Peach

Calories 140
Fat 0
Carbs 35
Protein 0

93. Handcrafted Fruit Tea – Raspberry

Calories 151
Fat 0
Carbs 38
Protein 1

94. Peach Splash

Calories 157
Fat 0
Carbs 30
Protein 0

95. POM Tea

Calories 92
Fat 0
Carbs 22
Protein 0

96. RT Palmer

Calories 96
Fat 0
Carbs 24
Protein 0

97. Tropical Sunrise

Calories 189
Fat 0
Carbs 46
Protein 1

98. Apple Cider Fizz

Calories 194
Fat 7
Carbs 42
Protein 0

How To Make Sure Your Order is GF at Ruby Tuesdays

The best way to ensure your order is gluten free at Ruby Tuesdays is by sticking the gluten free menu above. Furthermore, if you are looking to get something fried, avoid it entirely since they use shared fryers at Ruby Tuesdays and this can cause cross contamination.

Speaking of cross contamination, always be sure to explicitly tell the staff and a manager that you have a gluten intolerance or Celiac disease to be sure they take the matter seriously.

Top Three Gluten Free Orders at Ruby Tuesdays

Ruby Tuesday’s has an impressive lineup of gluten free options, and three of the most popular options are the triple prime cheddar bacon burger, the petite sirloin steak, and the avocado turkey burger.

Not only are they each delicious, but they have little to no gluten assuming the staff prepare them with proper accommodations and careful food handling.

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Source: suzyoliveira via Canva.com⁷

Here are three sample gluten free orders that built around these popular items:

Ruby Tuesdays Gluten Free Order No. 1: For the meat lovers, order a Triple Prime Cheddar Bacon Burger on a gluten free bun, hold the fries, with freshly made strawberry lemonade and a baked potato on the side. This is both filling and delicious.

Ruby Tuesdays Gluten Free Order No. 2: For the calorie-conscious, order a Petite sirloin steak with grilled chicken salad, balsamic vinaigrette dressing and mango handcrafted fruit tea. You won’t be disappointed.

Ruby Tuesdays Gluten Free Order No. 3: For gluten-free keto, order a Lettuce wrapped turkey avocado burger, hold the fries, with steamed broccoli on the side. This is a low-carb treat for anyone worried about being kicked out of ketosis.

Few restaurants do as much as Ruby Tuesday when it comes to accommodating the gluten intolerant and the Ruby Tuesday gluten free menu is so broad that the top three best-tasting items only scratch the surface.

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About the Author

Nathan Petitpas

Nathan has been a fitness enthusiast for the past 12 years and jumps between several types of training such as bodybuilding, powerlifting, cycling, gymnastics, and backcountry hiking. Due to the varying caloric needs of numerous sports, he has cycled between all types of diets and currently eats a whole food diet. In addition, Nathan lives with several injuries such as hip impingement, spondylolisthesis, and scoliosis, so he underwent self-rehabilitation and no longer lives with debilitating pain.

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