After you click on the “Get Started” button, you can just check off all of the allergens that you need to avoid.
Then, the Interactive Allergen Menu, will bring up your new menu options by category. You can click on each category to see what is available.
I was surprised at all the options that were still available once we had entered in all of the kids’ allergies. So, once you’ve decided what you want to eat and customized your meal, your server then submits your order. Orders with food allergies are rung in with an allergy alert that includes showing the order in bold, bright red letters. This notifies the kitchen staff to that a food allergy is present and that they will need to use an allergen kit to prepare that order.
The Red Robin allergen kits include all of the tools that will be needed to prepare your meal. The tools are purple so that the kitchen staff will be able to distinguish them from the regular kitchen tools and also because purple is to color associated with Allergen Awareness. In addition to being able to customize your meals, starting May 12th, Red Robin will be offering Omission Pale Ale, a gluten-free beer, for beer drinkers (21 & over of course)! Brewed with malted barley, Omission Pale Ale is specially crafted to remove gluten.
Honor, integrity, continually seeking knowledge and having fun are the four core values on which Red Robin was founded and our server that definitely embodied those for us during our visit. I loved that she was very knowledgeable on the differences between an actual food allergy and an food intolerance because there is a difference. Being lactose intolerant is not the same as having a dairy allergy and that is very important to know because it could mean the difference between just an upset stomach and a trip to the hospital or worse.
It’s no surprise that they have been the Gourmet Burger Authority their first restaurant opened in Seattle, Washington in 1969 or that they have 500 restaurants all over the US and Canada. In my personal opinion, Red Robin is definitely setting the standards for changing the dynamics of the family dining out experience. I feel so much more at ease when we eat at Red Robin because they have gone above and beyond to help me choose the best meal options for Moo and JJ.
It’s definitely one of the only three sit down restaurants that we frequent and I highly recommend Red Robin above the other two or any restaurant for families with food allergy issues. The service great, the staff is knowledgeable and there are variety of options to choose from. So, visit the official Red Robin website to find a Red Robin near you and give them and the new Interactive Allergen Menu a try if haven’t already. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on all news, exclusives and discounts.
Lastly, Red Robin was also nice enough to offer me the opportunity to give one of you a $25 gift card! Use the Rafflecopter app below to enter before 5/27 at 11:59PM. Good luck!
Christy Garrett Uplifting Families
May 14, 2014 at 2:07 amI don't have any food allergies but this is a great way to drum up new business. I know that most families who have allergens avoid restaurants all together because of allergens.
Mami2jcn
May 14, 2014 at 5:55 pmWe don't have food allergies but I like that Red Robin is doing this to help others who face this issue.
Angela Reasonstodress
May 14, 2014 at 7:48 pmWOW that is incredible that they offer this service. In the U.S. I think there are more people with allergies and food related allergens than in any other country in the world. Who know why that is? At least one restaurant is finding a way to help protect customers from eating something that may give them an adverse reaction.
Unknown
May 14, 2014 at 7:48 pmWOW that is incredible that they offer this service. In the U.S. I think there are more people with allergies and food related allergens than in any other country in the world. Who know why that is? At least one restaurant is finding a way to help protect customers from eating something that may give them an adverse reaction.
Gina Wildorchid
May 14, 2014 at 9:49 pmMy brother has a gluten allergy, so when we out with him, we make sure there are options available for him to choose from.
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Unknown
May 14, 2014 at 9:49 pmMy brother has a gluten allergy, so when we out with him, we make sure there are options available for him to choose from. Entered the rafflecopter form as \”Wild Orchid\”Thanks for the chance to win!wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
kellyr78
May 14, 2014 at 11:52 pmWe don't have food allergies but I think this is a helpful tool for people with allergies so they can continue to eat out.
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Shelly Peterson
May 15, 2014 at 12:12 amThe only food allergy in my home is my grandson is allergic to broccoli. But my sister Loves Red Robin and has to eat a gluten free diet so now we can dine at Red Robin together now.
jenmalonee
May 15, 2014 at 12:50 amThankfully we do not have any food allergies but I do work at an allergy office actually. I am happy that there are more choices for those with allergies.
Amanda Sakovitz
May 15, 2014 at 1:18 amI'm not allergic to any foods that I'm aware of but my dad is. He usually just orders something else.
Anonymous
May 15, 2014 at 1:18 amI'm not allergic to any foods that I'm aware of but my dad is. He usually just orders something else.
Elena
May 15, 2014 at 1:34 amWe don't have food allergies, but we would love to try the new menu
Courtney B
May 15, 2014 at 2:54 ammy husband has a LOT of food allergies so it stops us a lot!
Thomas Murphy
May 15, 2014 at 3:21 amMy family does not have any food allergies.
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Unknown
May 15, 2014 at 3:21 amMy family does not have any food allergies.rounder9834 @yahoo.com
Liz
May 15, 2014 at 4:49 amI have a newly diagnosed dairy allergy. I've avoided eating out ever since I was put on a dairy free diet just because I wasn't sure about dairy being in the food if I wasn't the one preparing it. Red Robin definitely takes the worry out of eating out for me with this new awareness to allergies. Thanks for writing about this!
akronugurl
May 15, 2014 at 1:17 pmWe don't have food allergies
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ellie
May 15, 2014 at 4:26 pmMy grandson is allergic to peanuts, so we are always on alert for hidden dangers in restaurants. We appreciate when restaurants like Red Robin make it easy to order for him.
Ellie Wright
May 15, 2014 at 4:26 pmMy grandson is allergic to peanuts, so we are always on alert for hidden dangers in restaurants. We appreciate when restaurants like Red Robin make it easy to order for him.
Shannon R
May 15, 2014 at 6:43 pmMy mother has food allergies (nut and fish) so it would be helpful to allow her to identify which foods might cause a problem when we take her out to eat
Unknown
May 15, 2014 at 6:43 pmMy mother has food allergies (nut and fish) so it would be helpful to allow her to identify which foods might cause a problem when we take her out to eat
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:26 pmYes, we went a year without eating out when we found out our daughter had food allergies. It just felt like too much of a risk and there weren't that many options available. It's amazing all the new things that have come out since though to make eating out safer.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:33 pmI definitely appreciate them going this extra mile and realizing that some of their customers have food allergies. This makes it better than trying to guess and customize your menu yourself because even things like french fries can have wheat and other allergens in them.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:36 pmI did read somewhere that we lead in terms of citizens with food allergies. Honestly, I would think it has to do a little with how food is made. We don't eat a lot of processed food unless we have to. I'm looking forward to trying my hand at growing some small fruits and veggies, but having Red Robin do this helps as in the meanwhile until we get food allergies under control here.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:37 pmWell, he will definitely enjoy this new feature from Red Robin! Thanks for entering.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:38 pmVery helpful indeed!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:41 pmPoor kid! Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies. Glad you all have a place where you can dine together as a family now!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:45 pmHow awesome is is that you work at an allergy office? I'm sure you must know more than the average person about allergies then. I'm glad that more options are starting to become available!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:47 pmWell, now your dad will have a great tool to use to help him customize his meal if you guys eat at Red Robin!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:49 pmRed Robin has an interactive menu that helps with customizing meals for in terms of overall nutrition as well. You might have fun trying that one out too.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:50 pmI am sorry to hear that. Hopefully, using this feature from Red Robin will help you guys be able to eat out more when you want to.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 9:56 pmWell, that is a good thing!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 10:01 pmYou're welcome! Dairy allergies are the worst next to gluten because it's pretty much in everything.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 10:04 pmAwesome!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 10:07 pmThose peanut allergies can be very dangerous. It's very important that there are no surprises or hidden ingredients when it comes to those.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
May 15, 2014 at 10:13 pmThis will definitely be helpful for that.
Tabathia
May 16, 2014 at 1:45 amWe don't have food allergies but I do have a family member who does and I really appreciate it
Tabathia B
May 16, 2014 at 1:45 amWe don't have food allergies but I do have a family member who does and I really appreciate it
LauraJJ
May 16, 2014 at 4:37 amI was diagnosed with Celiac disease about 7 years ago now, and have not been out to eat…other than take out at a few places that offer gluten free options. I am so excited to hear about Red Robins gluten free menu! This would be so wonderful to have a nice place to go out to eat and sit down with the family….and everyone can enjoy!
DeniseL
May 16, 2014 at 7:19 pmThankfully, we are not affected by food allergies, but I think it's great that a large chain is taking notice of what has become nothing short of an epidemic. It's wonderful that families with allergies can dine out without fear.
Tara
May 17, 2014 at 6:15 pmMy husband is allergic to shellfish. The new allergen menu would help lots of people!
Janice
May 18, 2014 at 3:12 amThe only food allergy we have is peanuts and I make sure not to order anything with nuts like certain desserts.
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May 18, 2014 at 5:23 amWe don't have food allergies either, but it is nice to see that this restaurant is making an effort to make dining out more pleasurable for those who do have various food allergies!
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May 18, 2014 at 5:23 amWe don't have food allergies either, but it is nice to see that this restaurant is making an effort to make dining out more pleasurable for those who do have various food allergies!Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net
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May 18, 2014 at 5:23 amWe don't have food allergies either, but it is nice to see that this restaurant is making an effort to make dining out more pleasurable for those who do have various food allergies!
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♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
May 18, 2014 at 5:23 amWe don't have food allergies either, but it is nice to see that this restaurant is making an effort to make dining out more pleasurable for those who do have various food allergies!
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♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
May 18, 2014 at 5:23 amWe don't have food allergies either, but it is nice to see that this restaurant is making an effort to make dining out more pleasurable for those who do have various food allergies!
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Kristen
May 18, 2014 at 11:26 pmHappily nobody in my family has food allergies, but we do enjoy Red Robin, so it's good to know just in case!
AubreyLaine
May 19, 2014 at 2:46 amWe don't have food allergies. But with as common as they are nowadays, that is great that Red Robin caters to them as well.
Erica Best
May 19, 2014 at 5:20 pmno one really has any allergic
Maureen
May 20, 2014 at 1:14 amWe have food allergies in our family, but it doesn't really affect us with dining out. My son is allergic to tree nuts and most things he can have, except some desserts that have nuts on them. I am sure that an allergen menu would help many people
Maureen
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Neiddy Ruiz
May 20, 2014 at 3:12 pmOur family does not have any food allergies but we have friends and relative that do. Now with the the Red Robin Interactive Allergen Menu we can all enjoy a nice meal without any worries.
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Unknown
May 20, 2014 at 3:12 pmOur family does not have any food allergies but we have friends and relative that do. Now with the the Red Robin Interactive Allergen Menu we can all enjoy a nice meal without any worries.Leidy R rafflecopter form
Twingle Mommy
May 20, 2014 at 6:42 pmNo food allergies but my twins are off gluten in an effort to combat their vitiligo. It's been so hard eating out since gluten is in everything! I didn't know Red Robin had GF buns, I am very excited about it!!!
laborders2000
May 23, 2014 at 12:28 amI love Red Robin! I think it is great that they are jumping on board and making products that will appeal to different people. As a mother with a child that has gluten allergies, this is a blessing! It is really hard to order.
laborders2000
May 23, 2014 at 12:33 amI have a child that suffers from gluten allergies. It is hard to find items to order for him. I am thankful that Red Robin offers this for it's patrons.
Kelly
May 23, 2014 at 4:11 pmNo food allergies that I know of, but I think this tool is very useful to families that do!
Krista W.
May 25, 2014 at 10:39 pmI have diabetes so I have to be careful when we eat out!
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May 27, 2014 at 2:17 amHow have food allergies affected your family’s abilities to dine out together? no
How the Red Robin Interactive Allergen Menu will help you to enjoy eating out together again? n/a