Lactose-Free Nashville

Logan's Roadhouse

Friday, November 04, 2005

Logan's Roadhouse is a fairly extensive chain of restaurants that as of 1999 is part of the CBRL group, based right here in Nashville (well, Lebanon, actually.) The theming attempts to carry out the roadhouse idea by being concrete-floored, peanut stocked (shells are expected to be thrown on the floor), knotty pine paneled, neon beer-sign adorned and generally unkempt... while still maintaining a level of organization and cleanliness that makes you still want to eat there! At the Elliston place location, there is a bar area, an outside dining section and a fairly large indoor eating area. The menu is straight-ahead American food: burgers, steaks, fish, salads... roadhouse fare, but up a notch or two.

The Lactose Line

Most of the entrees and sandwiches are surprisingly lactose-free. The buns are not buttered, and the (delicious) yeast rolls are safe. Because the menu items are fairly basic, straightforward presentations, there is very little hidden lactose in any kind of sauce or topping. None of the grill items are finished with butter, and the wait staff and kitchen are used to getting modified orders, so your request to omit cheese is usually heeded.

Best Lactose-free options:

Any salad ordered without cheese (except the Caesar,) anything from the grill, and as many peanuts as you want.

Map and Directions:

location list at Logan's site, Google map

Rating:

4 out of 5 lactose-free stars. Just short of perfect because there are still a couple of landmines in the salad and there isn't a dessert option. But oh, those rolls!

posted by Patrick @ 9:15 AM