Updated March 2022! Scattered about the U.S., Yard House pours thousands of gallons of craft beer and specialty cocktails daily, while serving an extensive and eclectic menu of gourmet pub food. As an interesting twist, Yard House has a full menu of items using gardein vegan meat alternative, BUT not everything on that menu is dairy-free and vegan. Fortunately, the are quite knowledgeable and transparent about which items are vegan-friendly.
Yard House Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Yard House has many dairy-free menu options and many more that can be custom ordered. We reached out with specific questions to make this dairy-free guide as extensive and helpful as possible. 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: The burgers and sandwiches, and all other items listed as “gluten sensitive” can be ordered gluten-free from the gluten sensitive menu. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Appetizers
- Avocado Toast (no feta spread)
- Blackened Ahi Sashimi
- Cali Roll Stack*
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps*
- Crispy Traditional Wings (Whiskey Black Pepper, Lemon Pepper, Korean Chili Garlic; Buffalo and BBQ with no ranch dressing)*
- Edamame (Steamed (gluten sensitive), Chili Garlic, or Hot & Spicy)
- Firecracker Shrimp*
- Gardein Wings (Whiskey Black Pepper, Lemon Pepper, Korean Chili Garlic; Buffalo and BBQ with no ranch dressing)*
- Guacamole & Chips*
- Guacamole & Veggies (gluten sensitive)
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel (no beer cheese sauce)
- Poke Nachos*
- Spicy Tuna Stack
- Sweet Potato Fries*
- Truffle Fries (no parmesan)*
Heads Up! All of their Boneless Wings do contain milk. According to Yard House’s vegan information, the Buffalo and BBQ sauces are dairy-free, but those wing flavors come with ranch dressing on the side. Ask for another dressing or enjoy them without. And sorry, that cool-looking Onion Ring Tower contains milk. The Shiitake Garlic Noodle, Calamari, Sliders, and Grilled Korean BBQ Beef also contain milk.
Soup
Heads Up! At this time, there are no dairy-free soups at Yard House.
Salads
- Ahi Crunchy Salad*
- BBQ Chicken Salad* (no cheese, no ranch dressing) (gluten sensitive)*
- Cobb Salad (no cheese, no ranch dressing) (gluten sensitive)*
- Gardein BBQ Chicken Salad* (no cheese, no ranch dressing)
- House Salad (no croutons, no cheese) (gluten sensitive)
- Poke Salad*
Add-Ons: Their Chicken, Shrimp, and Salmon add-ons for making your salad an entrée are all dairy-free, but see the grill note below.
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Soy Vinaigrette
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco (order corn tortillas for “gluten sensitive”)*
- Grilled Korean Beef Taco*
Heads Up! At last check, all of their seafood tacos contained milk.
Burgers & Sandwiches (order Gluten-Free Bun)
- BBQ Bacon Burger (gluten-free bun, no cheese or sub vegan cheese)*
- Beyond Burger (gluten-free bun)*
- Hamburger (gluten-free bun)*
- Kurobuta Pork Burger (gluten-free bun, no cheese or sub vegan cheese)*
- Beer Battered Cod Sandwich (gluten-free bun)*
- Double Decker BLT (gluten-free bun)
- Everything-Crusted Ahi Sandwich (gluten-free bun)*
- Gardein Chicken & Avocado Sandwich (gluten-free bun, no cheese)*
- Grilled Chicken & Avocado Sandwich (gluten-free bun, no cheese or sub vegan cheese)*
- Stacked Turkey Club (gluten-free bun, no cheese or sub vegan cheese)
Heads Up! Their brioche buns contain dairy. Their Gluten-Free Bun is allergy-friendly and vegan, and their Kids Hamburger Bun are reported as dairy-free. Make sure to specify your need for a dairy-free bun when ordering. At last check, all aioli options at Yard House were made without dairy, including the malt vinegar, garlic, basil, and srirach aoli.
Other Mains
- Beer-Battered Fish & Chips*
- Chicken Bowl*
- Cilantro Lime Chicken (gluten sensitive)*
- Gardein Chicken Bowl
- Gardein Orange Chicken (no jasmine rice; can sub brown rice or spicy rice)*
- Maui Pineapple Chicken (no jasmine rice; can sub brown rice or spicy rice)*
- Mediterranean Salmon
- Orange Chicken (no jasmine rice; can sub brown rice or spicy rice)*
- Sesame Crusted Ahi (no jasmine rice; can sub brown rice or spicy rice) (gluten sensitive)*
- Sesame Shrimp Noodles (gluten sensitive)
- Shrimp Bowl*
- Steak Bowl*
- Thai Grilled Pork Chop*
- Whiskey Salmon (no mashed potatoes, sub dairy-free side)
Heads Up! The steaks at Yard House are cooked with butter, but you can order them without butter and with dairy-free sides, on request.
Kids Menu
- Classic Sliders*
- Fish & Chips*
- Grilled Chicken with BBQ Sauce or Soy Ginger Sauce*
Heads Up: Sorry kids, the chicken tenders contain milk!
Sides
- Brown Rice (gluten sensitive)
- French Fries*
- Pinto Beans (no cheese) (gluten sensitive)
- Spicy Rice (gluten sensitive)
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables (no butter)
- Sweet Potato Fries*
- Truffle Fries (no parmesan)*
Heads Up! The Jasmine Rice is buttered.
* These items are cooked on the grill or in the fryer, which presents a special risk for cross-contamination, according to Yard House. Menu items containing milk and other top allergens are also cooked on the grill or in the fryer.
Yard House Vegan Menu Guide
- Avocado Toast (no feta spread)
- Edamame, Steamed or Hot & Spicy
- Gardein Wings (Whiskey Black Pepper, Lemon Pepper, Korean Chili Garlic; Buffalo and BBQ with no ranch dressing)
- Guacamole & Chips
- Guacamole & Veggies
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel (no beer cheese sauce)
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Truffle Fries (no parmesan)
- House Salad (no croutons, no cheese)
- Beyond Burger
- Gardein BBQ Chicken Salad (no cheese, no ranch dressing)
- Gardein Chicken & Avocado Sandwich (no cheese; no mayo)
- Chicken Bowl (sub Gardein Chicken for meat)
- Gardein Orange Chicken (no jasmine rice; can sub spicy rice)
- French Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Truffle Fries (no parmesan)
- Spicy Rice
- Pinto Beans (no cheese)
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables (no butter)
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 Yard House
They have over 80 locations throughout the U.S. in 26 states and D.C. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.yardhouse.com
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