Is Luna Grill Halal?

Luna Grill is a Mediterranean fast-casual chain that serves kabobs, bowls, salads and gyros. Because the food looks like what many halal restaurants serve, people often assume it is halal. The company says otherwise.

In its official FAQ, Luna Grill answers the halal question directly: it does not have any halal offerings at this time ^[1]. That covers the whole menu. There is no halal section, no halal certificate and no list of halal locations.

This is a clear answer, and it is more useful than silence. Many chains never mention halal at all. Luna Grill has told customers plainly, so you can plan around it.

The confusion has a real source. In 2018, a Beverly Press review of a Luna Grill restaurant described a halal-certified, grass-fed lamb tenderloin kabob on the menu ^[2].

That was several years ago. Menus and suppliers change, and the company's own FAQ now says there are no halal offerings ^[1]. When an old article and a current official statement disagree, the official statement wins.

If a staff member or an online listing tells you a dish is halal, ask to see a current certificate. Without one, rely on the company's FAQ.

If you are eating with friends at Luna Grill, you can still look at meat-free choices. Mediterranean menus often include hummus, falafel, rice, salads and vegetable sides. Our guides on falafel and vegetarian food explain what to watch for in meat-free dishes.

Keep two things in mind:

• Shared grills and prep areas. Meat-free items may be cooked or handled near non-halal meat. Ask how a dish is made if this matters to you.
• Sauces and dressings. Some dressings or marinades may contain wine or wine vinegar. Ask staff about the dish you want.

Seafood such as salmon or shrimp is a separate question. Our seafood page explains how the four Sunni schools view different kinds of seafood.

Luna Grill could add halal items in the future, so check before you go:

1. Read the FAQ. The company answers the halal question there ^[1]. If the answer changes, that is where it should show up first.
2. Look for a certificate. A real halal claim comes with a certificate that names the certifier, the location and an expiry date.
3. Ignore old articles. A review from 2018 ^[2] does not tell you what is served today.

If you want a Mediterranean chain that does serve halal meat, see the alternatives below.

Pita Way says every protein it serves is halal-certified. Naf Naf Grill sells certified halal chicken tenders at some stores, while the rest of its meat is not halal. Our CAVA page covers that chain.

For general background on dishes you might see on these menus, read our pages on shawarma and gyro.