Updated February 2022! A reader named Amy emailed us years ago to share her excellent experience with Ted’s Montana Grill. Not only do they have allergen information and detailed ingredients on their website, but she said their staff is also allergen trained. This could vary by location, but when Amy visited, they were attentive, helpful, and reportedly cooked her dish separately to help avoid cross contamination. Today, we’re updating this post to be a helpful starter guide to the dairy-free options at Ted’s Montana Grill.
Ted’s Montana Grill Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Custom Order Options
Ted’s Montana Grill is an American restaurant chain that was founded by media mogul and bison rancher Ted Turner. They serve a meat-heavy menu, with quite a few dairy-free choices, as noted below. 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.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: Please note that some steaks at Ted’s Montana Grill are cooked in butter, and several burgers and sandwiches contain cheese. So there is a heightened risk or cross-contamination on the grill. But as mentioned above, alert the staff to your allergen needs, so your food can be prepared separately. Most items listed below can be ordered without gluten, simply ask your server. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Starters
- Phillip’s Island Crab Cake
- Homemade Chips (no dip)
- Karen’s “Flying-D” Bison Chili (no cheese)
Heads Up! Their slider buns do contain milk.
Salads
- Wedge Side Salad
- Chopped Side Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
- House Side Salad (no croutons)
- Kale Side Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
- Balsamic Steak Salad (no cheese)
- Big Sky Grilled Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
- Chicken Chopped Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
Heads Up! Make sure to clarify a dairy-free dressing with your salad order. The Onion Straws are made without milk, but the croutons contain milk. We are checking on the Creamy Basil Vinaigrette. It appears to be milk-free, and is listed in some places as made without milk, but in others as made with milk. Verify at the restaurant.
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Lemon Vinaigrette
Dairy-Free Protein Options: Beef Burger, Bison Burger, Cedar Grilled Chicken, Plank Salmon
Soup
Note: All of their soups contain dairy.
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Gluten Free Naked Beef Burger
- Gluten Free Naked Bison Burger
- House-Made Veggie Burger (vegan with no aioli)
- Skinny Dip Beef Burger (this is bunless)
- Skinny Dip Bison Burger (this is bunless)
- Delicious Duo Sliders (no cheese)
- Knife & Fork Chili Burger (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Chicken Skinny Dip (sub dairy-free dressing)
- Red Rock Chicken Sandwich (no cheese)
- Snowcrest Chicken Sandwich
- Salmon Burger (no sauce)
Heads Up! You can special order their Naked Burgers on a cracked wheat bun or ciabatta bun. Both appear to be made without dairy. They source their gluten-free buns locally, so always verify that they are dairy-free at your location. The standard burger brioche bun at Ted’s Montana Grill contains dairy.
Dairy-Free Topping Options: Bacon, Fried Egg, Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, BBQ Sauce, Guacamole, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Snowcrest (Mustard) Remoulade, Sriracha Aioli, Z-sauce
Steaks
- Beef Prime Rib (12 or 16 ounce)
Heads Up! The steaks are ordered without sides. See the dairy-free side options below. For gluten-free, order the prime rib without au jus. Their other steaks are cooked with and/or topped with butter. You might be able to order them without any butter.
Kids
- Bison Steak
- Fresh Cut Fries
- Grilled Chicken (no roll)
- Salmon (no roll)
- Steak (no roll
Heads Up! The Chicken Tenders at Ted’s Montana Grill do contain milk.
Sides
- Baked Potato (plain)
- Fresh Cut Fries
- Kale Salad
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sweet Potato (plain)
- Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Heads Up! The Onion Rings, Carrots, and Sauteed Green Beans at Ted’s Montana Grill do contain milk.
Ted’s Montana Grill Vegan Menu Guide
- Homemade Chips (no dip)
- Chopped Side Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
- House Side Salad (no croutons)
- Kale Side Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
- Big Sky Grilled Salad (no cheese, no croutons)
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- House-Made Veggie Burger (no aioli)
- Grilled Mushrooms
- Grilled Onions
- BBQ Sauce
- Guacamole
- Baked Potato (plain)
- Fresh Cut Fries
- Kale Salad
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sweet Potato (plain)
- Vine Ripened Tomatoes
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 Ted’s Montana Grill
At last check, they had locations primarily in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Look for them in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. See their website below for addresses, hours, and contact information.
Website: www.tedsmontanagrill.com
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