Dining with allergies can be stressful.

Finding a restaurant that understands the needs of people with food allergies makes dining safer and more enjoyable.

AllergyEats has released its 2015 list of the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains nationwide.

The ratings are based on how well restaurants accommodate people with food allergies.

"These chains have demonstrated a superior willingness and ability to accommodate guests with food allergies," said Paul Antico, Founder and CEO of AllergyEats.

The Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains are grouped into two categories - Large (50 or more restaurants) and Small (under 50 restaurants). Results were based on diner feedback from the AllergyEats website and app through December 31, 2014.

Most allergy-friendly large chains:

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.41 rating)
  • P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (4.39 rating)
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (4.39 rating)
  • Outback Steakhouse (4.32 rating)
  • Mellow Mushroom (4.29 rating)

Most allergy-friendly small chains:

  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (4.74 rating)
  • Burtons Grill (4.69 rating)
  • Legal Sea Foods (4.64 rating)
  • Joe’s American Bar & Grill (4.63 rating)
  • Not Your Average Joe’s (4.63 rating)

 

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