• Enjoy a night out with friends eating at one of several gluten-free restaurants in Kansas City.riga old city. city hall square at night 7107 image by jazzid from Fotolia.com
  
  For individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, maintaining a gluten-free diet is absolutely necessary to ensure a healthy immune system and digestive tract. Despite Kansas' position as a major producer of wheat in the United States, there are several restaurants in Kansas City that cater to gluten-free diners so that you can enjoy a good-old fashioned Kansas barbeque or simply a night out with friends and family.
  
  

LongHorn Steakhouse

• If you're in the mood for a melt-in-your-mouth steak or spare ribs, then LongHorn Steakhouse may be a good choice. For gluten-free diners, the restaurant has a special gluten-free menu with a wide variety of entrees and side items. Though LongHorn does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, they will ensure that your meal is specially prepared away from gluten-containing foods. Upon arrival, ask for a gluten-free menu and be specific about your dining needs when ordering.
  
  LongHorn Steakhouse
  
  1708 Village West Parkway
  
  Kansas City, KS 66111
  
  913-788-4400
  
  Longhornsteakhouse.com
  
  

Cheeseburger in Paradise

• Cheeseburger in Paradise, owned by singer Jimmy Buffet, has locations all over the United States, including Kansas City. Though you may not be able to enjoy a bun, Cheeseburger in Paradise has a gluten-free menu offering their famous burgers and sandwiches. They also offer gluten-free salads, ribs and cocktails. Ask for a gluten-free menu upon your arrival and carefully follow the instructions provided.
  
  Cheeseburger in Paradise
  
  Kansas City Speedway
  
  1705 Village West Parkway
  
  Kansas City, KS 66111
  
  913-334-4507
  
  Cheeseburgerinparadise.com
  
  

P.F. Chang's China Bistro

• If you're looking for a gluten-free restaurant on the Missouri side of Kansas City, P.F. Chang's China Bistro is located in the heart of Kansas City and has a gluten-free menu offering a large selection of items. P.F. Chang's is an upscale, Chinese restaurant that has managed to move past the greasy fare of many other Chinese restaurant chains. When you arrive, ask your host for a gluten-free menu and inform your waiter that you require gluten-free soy sauce.
  
  P.F. Chang's China Bistro
  
  The Country Club Plaza
  
  107 W. 47th St.
  
  Kansas City, MO 64112
  
  816-931-9988
  
  Pfchangs.com