Low FODMAP at Harvester - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Harvester. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Breast | Plain grilled chicken | Request no sauce, no peri-peri, no marinade |
| Sirloin Steak | Plain grilled steak | Request no seasoning butter, no peppercorn sauce |
| Grilled Salmon | Plain grilled fish | Request no glaze or sauce |
| Jacket Potato | Plain baked potato | No butter, no beans, no cheese |
| Salad Bar Items | Select carefully | Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, carrots - avoid dressings |
| Chips | Plain chips/fries | Request no seasoning |
| Corn on the Cob | Plain corn | No butter |
| Peas | Small portion | Limit to 2 tablespoons |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Peri-peri chicken (contains garlic)
- • BBQ ribs (sauce contains onion/garlic)
- • Burgers with buns (wheat)
- • Onion rings (obvious)
- • Garlic bread (obvious)
- • Loaded skins (various toppings)
- • Coleslaw (may contain onion)
- • Most salad dressings (contain garlic/onion)
- • Pasta dishes (wheat)
- • Desserts (wheat, dairy, fruit)
Example Orders
Grill Option
- ✓ Sirloin steak, plain grilled
- ✓ Jacket potato, plain
- ✓ Salad bar (safe items only)
- ✓ Water
Tip: Use the salad bar wisely - stick to plain vegetables
Chicken Dinner
- ✓ Grilled chicken breast, no sauce
- ✓ Chips, plain
- ✓ Corn on the cob, no butter
- ✓ Peas (small portion)
Tip: Request all items plain
Quick Summary
Harvester offers reasonable options for low FODMAP diners thanks to their grill menu and salad bar. The key is ordering plain grilled proteins and being selective at the salad bar.
Best bets: Plain grilled steak, chicken, or salmon with jacket potato and safe salad items
Always avoid: Peri-peri anything, BBQ sauce items, loaded dishes, most dressings
The Salad Bar Advantage
Harvester’s famous unlimited salad bar can work in your favor:
- Stick to plain vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, peppers, carrots)
- Avoid prepared salads with dressings
- Skip the coleslaw (often contains onion)
- Use olive oil as dressing if available
How to Order
- Choose grilled proteins - Steak, chicken, or salmon
- Request plain preparation - No marinades, sauces, or seasoning butters
- Use the salad bar wisely - Plain vegetables only
- Choose safe sides - Jacket potato (plain), chips, corn
- Avoid the sauces - Peppercorn, BBQ, peri-peri all contain FODMAPs
Salad Bar Strategy
Safe picks:
- Mixed lettuce leaves
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell peppers
- Grated carrots
- Beetroot (small portion)
Avoid:
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
- Pasta salad
- Any creamy dressings
- Caesar dressing
- Croutons
Communication Tips
When ordering:
“I have dietary restrictions. Can I get the grilled chicken/steak completely plain with no marinade, sauce, or seasoning? Just salt is fine.”
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.