Elbow Room Bar & Grill

Elbow Room Bar & Grill feels like a Fresno institution—full of legacy steaks and classic comfort, but for celiac diners, the experience is a bit of a tightrope walk. While the staff can be friendly and may even mark a few items gluten-free on the menu, the kitchen runs with shared equipment and there's no indication of dedicated prep areas or formal cross-contamination protocols. The absence of gluten-free bread or buns and lack of clarity on fryers or ingredient sourcing means you’re left to navigate with extra caution—sometimes down to just plain sides. For those who are extremely sensitive, the risk of accidental gluten exposure here is real, so it’s best approached only if you’re prepared to have a direct, detailed conversation with the kitchen and stick to simple proteins and veggies. Honestly, it’s not the place for a worry-free, celebratory celiac meal—but if you’re out with friends and need a safe-ish fallback, it might work in a pinch (just don’t let your guard down).