Back Bay Boathouse

Some GF options, wish they had more. Owner and staff are amazing. Recently renovated. Cozy inside fun outside.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I’ve been here twice and both times had a positive experience. GF items are clearly marked on their menu, and they have GF flatbread crust available as well as GF wraps for their sandwiches. The wait staff has been friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to check with management and kitchen staff to answer questions. As a note, the Alfredo flatbread is available in a GF crust but their Alfredo sauce was not gluten free at the time of my visit. Full bar but only one gluten free alcoholic cider option available as well as a spiked seltzer choice. The food was good and the staff is great; I’d definitely go back because I didn’t have a reaction either time, but make sure you ask questions and I do not believe they have separate cooking space or fryers.

Update: menu has changed, Flatbreads and GF wraps no longer offered. GF bun is available but I prefer bunless sandwiches.

Tips: they do not have a gluten free fryer; and their homemade chips are fried, so if cross contamination bothers you skip fried foods. You can always sub white rice for a starch, just ask. If you have an allergy, specify that even if you order GF items just to be safe!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

I went all excited to eat because of all the good reviews only to get there and see 3 GF marked things. Then when I went to order the ribs I told by the server that the only thing I could eat was salad. I got a garden salad with chicken which was good but was very disappointed that I couldn’t eat anything else. Definitely not a place for Celiacs.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Decent selection of GF options. Very good service. Nice location

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Menu marked with GF items. No app options, but my BLT on a gf bun was perfect.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent