Updated January 2024! Are you craving dairy-free fried fish? Long John Silver’s might be your solution. They offer several battered and fried options (be sure to see our allergen notes!), along with a selection of milk-less sides. This dairy-free menu guide also includes notes for egg-free, soy-free, wheat-free, and vegan needs too.
Long John Silver’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen & Vegan Notes
Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.
Fryer Note: Long John Silver’s uses 100% canola oil for frying, according to the company. They do use shared fryers, though some locations might have items that are not cooked in shared fryers with items containing dairy. It depends on which items they currently carry, and which fryers are used for which items. Check locally if concerned about potential cross contamination with allergens.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: They do not use peanuts or tree nuts at Long John Silver’s, with the exception of some limited time offers. All of the items listed below are made without eggs and soy, unless otherwise noted in the name or parentheses. Please note that Long John Silver’s does not label items made with refined soy oil as containing soy, per the FDA. Most of the menu at Long John Silver’s contains wheat, including the French fries. The grilled fish can be prepared without wheat and served with other vegetable side options. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Seafood & Chicken
- Battered Alaskan Pollock
- Battered Chicken Strips
- Battered Cod
- Battered Shrimp
- Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Shrimp
Heads Up! The Breaded Clam Strips, Crab Cakes, and Popcorn Shrimp at Long John Silver’s contain milk.
Tacos
- Baja Fish Taco (contains egg)
- Grilled Salmon Tacos (Baja or Sweet Chili)
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos (Baja or Sweet Chili)
Heads Up! We are still trying to confirm if the Southwest Dressing for the Southwest Tacos is made without dairy.
Sandwiches
- Chicken Strips Sandwich (contains egg)
Heads Up! The Crispy Fish Sandwich was dairy-free, and doesn’t seem to have changed. The hand-battered fish, tartar sauce, and bread used for the chicken sandwich are still made without milk. Request in store if you would like to custom order the fish sandwich to ensure it contains no milk.
Bowls
Heads Up! The rice at Long John Silver’s contains milk, so the Rice Bowls cannot be ordered without dairy.
Sides
- Coleslaw (contains egg)
- Corn (no butter)
- Seasoned Green Beans
Heads Up! The Fries, Onion Rings, Hushpuppies, and Rice at Long John Silver’s contain milk. The Fries used to be made without milk, but they seem to be sourcing a new brand. They state their corn is made without dairy, but it is coated in butter oil. We’re not sure if they mean butter-flavored oil, which can be dairy-free, or butter oil, which is dairy. Request it without to be sure, if possible at your location.
Condiments / Toppings
- Baja Sauce (contains egg)
- BBQ Sauce (contains soy)
- Cocktail Sauce (contains soy)
- Crumblies
- Honey Mustard Sauce (contains egg)
- Hot Sauce
- Ketchup
- Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Malt Vinegar
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sweet & Zesty Asian Sauce (contains soy) (when available)
- Tartar Sauce (contains egg)
Desserts
Heads Up! There are no dairy-free desserts at Long John Silver’s.
Long John Silver’s Vegan Menu Guide
- Corn (no butter)
- Seasoned Green Beans
- Cocktail Sauce
- Crumblies
- Hot Sauce
- Ketchup
- Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Malt Vinegar
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sweet & Zesty Asian Sauce
Heads Up! Some locations use beef tallow for frying. Check at your Long John Silver’s if ordering any fried items.
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Long John Silver’s
Long John Silver’s has roughly 700 location in the U.S. See the website below for locations, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.ljsilvers.com
!!We use Beef Talo for frying!!
I am a manager at my local long John’s and wanted to give a heads up that we started using beef talo in our fry cats starting 2019 ish. The fresh are usually done in the same vast as the breaded items which contain dairy… but the fish, chicken, and shrimp are all in a single dedicated vat. Just thought I’d give everyone a heads up as I myself have a SEVERE dairy allergy (epi pen status) so I am very aware of what is and is not safe 😉
Response from Go Dairy Free
Thank you for sharing this!
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Yay! That’s quite a long list of non-dairy foods.
Thanks for these reviews!