• Ask for gluten-free menu options.delicious healthy food image by Paul Hill from Fotolia.com
  
  As of early 2011, health-conscious people are turning to gluten-free foods to nourish their bodies. Gluten is a protein found in grains, cereals and breads and, whether you have allergies or simply want to embrace a gluten-free diet, there are restaurants who offer such menu options. San Francisco is among the many larger cities which understand the food needs of its community, and features restaurants and dishes that cater to a gluten-free lifestyle.
  
  

San Francisco Soup Company

• Homemade soups are also a gluten-free specialty.soup image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com
  
  Creative gluten-free recipes that lead to soups, sandwiches, wraps and salads can be found here. The combination of quality ingredients and a quick-service restaurant make this gluten-free destination a favorite among locals. Staff serve organic southwestern corn chowder soup or turkey chili, inspired by the chefs diverse backgrounds and decades of experience. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.
  
  

Zadin

• Vietnamese fare served up gluten-free style.??tal balancier image by jean claude braun from Fotolia.com
  
  Zadin features contemporary gluten-free Vietnamese cuisine for dinner. Begin your meal with fish rolls or salt-and-pepper calamari; soup lovers will want to try the chicken- or beef-noodle soup. Entrees include pan fried Pho noodles, a mixture of shrimp, chicken and vegetables fried until golden and crispy, and green curry scallops seared over a bed of spinach with coconut green curry sauce. Zadin is open for dinner only.
  
  

Ameci's East Coast Pizzeria

• Brick-oven pizza served with light or dark crust.Pizza image by Daniele Cruciani.it from Fotolia.com
  
  Amerci's East Coast Pizzeria specializes in thin-crust pizza made to order from true Italian-inspired brick ovens. Choose from a variety of toppings and then request a 12-inch gluten-free crust. The restaurant offers many other dining options as well, from salads, pasta, sandwiches and appetizers, which are not gluten-free. Specify if you like dark or light crust, as the pizzas are made in a hot brick oven, which allows for the crust to come out darker than you may be used to. Open every day at several locations.
  
  

Zaré at Fly Trap

• Fresh from the farm to Zaré at Fly Trap.The Farm image by bonjo from Fotolia.com
  
  Zaré at Fly Trap features a regularly changing menu boasting fresh ingredients from local Bay Area farms. As of early 2011, the chef brings his traditional Iranian influences to the menu with Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. Discover gluten-free menu options, such as pan-roasted halibut, wild Moroccan salmon, lamb shank braised in a five-spice Middle Eastern sauce, and filet mignon served with a side of vegetables. Simply inform the waitstaff of your desire to eat gluten-free and they will help you discover many available options. This restaurant is closed on Sunday.
  
  

Alamo Square Seafood Grill

• An extensive wine list is sure to impress.al ristorante image by Ramino from Fotolia.com
  
  Alamo Square Seafood Grill is a neighborhood restaurant that serves up gluten-free meals at an affordable price for the whole family. Discover many fresh fish specialties, as well as soups that are prepared gluten-free. Choose to complement your meal with a specially chosen wine from the extensive wine list. Visit on Monday for a half-priced wine list and Wednesday for the "Bring Your Own" free corkage. This restaurant is open every day. Reservations can be made online.
  
  

Dosa

• The food and building materials at Dosa are eco-friendly.Recycle Logo The Bigger Picture image by Sophia Winters from Fotolia.com
  
  Dosa is an eco-friendly South Indian restaurant that uses organic, natural and free-range ingredients. Vegetarian, meat, fish and gluten-free options make up the menu, with the Southern Indian fish curry considered a favorite. Each dish is presented with care and there's always room for monthly chef specialties to top the menu. Cocktails feature Indian spices and homemade tinctures, and an extensive international wine list rounds out the menu. The entire restaurant was constructed using sustainable and eco-friendly materials and initiatives. This restaurant is open every day.