Barbara Jean's

Amazing and knowledgeable staff! Danielle went above and beyond to confirm the blackened seasoning was gluten free - and it is. They have a separate gluten free menu. Grill blackened chicken was amazing!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I wasn't impressed unfortunately. There is a gf menu, but very few items. (At least there is one.) My salmon was overcooked. The grits were good (if you can have dairy) and so was the cabbage. There is a bottomless huge cup of tea.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

We went here because of the outdoor seating. We travelled with our dog. The service ended up being outstanding. Our waiter went above and beyond to be helpful and answer questions. The she crab soup was amazing! The menu was a little limited but the waiter was very willing to help.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

The GF menu has been reduced quite a bit, the fryers are shared with flour products, so you have to skip anything fried. The spinach was very watery, like frozen, spinach, and the blackened cod was a little over cooked. The cheese grits were great.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

Great food, terrible service. Pretty sure it was a one-off experience. Our waiter quit during the meal. Got the She Crab Soup and Grilled Catfish with a loaded baked potato. Fish was awesome.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Gluten free menu, just ask. Very good food. Having the She Crab Soup again soon.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Good homestyle cooking. Generous portions. Knowledgeable servers. Separate GF menu. Very accommodating. We especially loved the grilled catfish.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Busy but worth the wait. Good southern food and limited gf menu. Staff knowledgeable.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

We ate at Barbara Jean’s twice during our visit to the island. The food not only tasted wonderful, I had no gluten issues at all.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They had a seperate gluten free menu and the wait staff was very knowledgeable and took precautions

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good with other allergies

Laid back environment. Several options for GF including sides. We had the salmon, catfish, and shrimp all grilled. The rice, and ambrosia sides were fantastic. The grits and carrots were ok.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Celiac; had hamburger and grits

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I ordered the special shrimp scampi served over rice in a special sauce. I begged for the recipe because it was so delicious! Was served with 2 other vegetables and I had the she crap soup as an appetizer. Delicious!!! Very comfortable mom and pop look to the restaurant and prices were reasonable compared to others in the area. Highly recommend ❤

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

They have a gluten free menu and the staff knows what’s up with the gf/allergy stuff. 100% recommend. Cecilac and not sick!

Good food and portions

The rest of the nongf party loved their food

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Amazing GF she crap soup and the staff was very helpful and nice!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Barbara Jean’s squarely hits the 3 key elements of good food, comfort food, fast and friendly service, and prime location at the historic hub of St. Simon’s Island — The Pier. The specials change daily, but Barbara Jean’s keeps gluten-free menus at the hostess stand and a supervising manager is quick to pop over and advise of any new items or possibilities that can be arranged. Barbara Jean’s is a MUST STOP for anyone who loves she crab soup, particularly those of us Celiacs who’d grudgingly resigned ourselves to giving up the comfort and savory flavors of seafood soups. The gluten free she crab soup is a staple on the menu, and this year I’ll be ordering 2 bowls full! Barbara Jean’s casual, crowded, vibrant restaurant is fully in keeping with the casual and welcoming attitude that has pervaded this once “strictly coat-and-tie for dining Island.” The restaurant decor is in keeping with a bustling family-friendly beach restaurant, with easy wipe off plastic tablecloths and laminated menus. Barbara Jean’s is exactly what it purports and needs to be and my 4 star rating is meant as top marks for delicious food in a casual, easily cleaned setting.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent dinner! My daughter has Celiac and they were fantastic. They have a separate gluten free menu noting things that you can order. My daughter is 11 so we ordered grilled chicken fingers, and she carb loaded with mashed potatoes and a loaded baked potato- all incredibly delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very friendly! We are wheat/rye/barley allergic and had success with the buttered corn, mashed potatoes and grilled chicken!

My celiac mom said that she had their crab cakes more than once. They have no fillers. She was thrilled.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We were skeptical at first because our experience with small local places hasn't been good. I called at first to ensure they could accommodate, without hesitation they said yes. When we arrived and asked for the gluten free menu the hostess said Barabara was a dietician and would come talk to us. She came to the table and answered our questions and said that cross contamination would not be a problem. During our meal I noticed that same woman cleaning tables and doing other small jobs, come to find out she is Barbara Jean the owner. My wife got shrimp and a potato with no problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The crab cakes were very good. The green beans were fresh and surprisingly good too. The spinach was boiled and peppery, not my favorite. They had a separate menu for GF foods.

Celiac friendly?

Yes