Review of Barbara Jean's

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