Boathouse At The Riverside

Five stars because I didn’t get sick and there wait staff were accommodating. About 20% of their menu is gluten free. Looking at some of the older reviews, it seems like their GF options have shrunk. The food is good though and pretty cheap for Fort Lauderdale

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Ordered 2 items from gf options- app and salad. Felt sick soon after.

Dinner was tasty, but felt sick afterwards. I’m a very sensitive Celiac, so I assume it was cross contamination. I ordered a Greek salad, pan seared salmon and roasted broccoli. I advised my waiter I have Celiac disease and verified all ingredients.

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

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

— Average

I have eaten here twice now…once during my visit in Dec and again last week. I am celiac and the waiter was very knowledgeable about what was safe and would reduce my risk for cross contamination. The first time I had the harvest salad w seared tuna. This last week I had the grouper w polenta and wilted char. The food is really good! I have enjoyed it both times and neither time did I have any issues. I am celiac who is very sensitive.

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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Waiter was not sure about some things, but checked with the kitchen each time. He did know that the fryer was not safe.

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?

— Good

Amazing experience. Menu is fully labeled with multiple entree, appetizer, and dessert options. Server was extremely knowledgeable. I asked if the chips were a separate fryer and she knew right away. I ordered the salmon and it was brought to me separate from my other diners meals. The glaze was served on the side because it could have soy sauce in it so they let you choose whether to use it. My meal was delicious, staff was super knowledgeable, would come back again

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

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?

— Average

Great food, its an outdoor restaurant at the hotels pool. Took celiac seriously. I had the surf and turf skewers and the blackened grouper with broccolini. Food was delicious but the portions are small

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

Waitress was not very knowledgeable on the menu. We wanted to order the guacamole and chips but she advised the chips weren’t GF. However, it’s listed on the menu as GF. I questioned her about it and she then advised after checking with someone that the chips were GF because they fry them in the oil first thing in the morning. Didn’t make any sense as they would still be in the cross contaminated oil. We opted on not getting it. I asked why the hanger stank wasn’t GF and she said because of the potatoes. I then noticed you could get the garlic potatoes as an appetizer and it’s marked GF. She then advised that it was miss labeled. I ended up getting the pan seared salmon with Asian style stir fried vegetables. However. I have little confidence in this restaurant/ wait staff. I had planned to get an appetizer and dessert but decided not to due to the lack of confidence that anything was GF. Thankfully I haven’t had any reaction

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

— Not 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious Cobb salad with salmon

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free

Food was amazing!! Had the shrimp ceviche, the surf and turf skewer, the salmon dish and crème brûlée. Everything was absolutely fantastic and reasonably priced for the location near las olas blvd and to be right on the water. The waitress however alerted me that there may be cross-contamination when I told her I was gluten sensitive. I don’t know what their precautions have looked like in the past but I would be careful if very sensitive to cross contamination. Overall a lovely experience!

Was very satisfied with their GF options!!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

They had a lot of gluten free options, I tried the octopus appetizer which was tasty but very chewy and the Greek salad with salmon. Everything was very good and the menu was clearly labeled with gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. It’s beautiful on the water watching the boats go by!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

This is a great place for adults. The menu indicated several gluten free options. Our son also has celiacs (and is a picky eater). There weren’t many options for him (no gluten free bread or bun options).

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

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

I had the Mahi Mahi and was told they could make it Gluten Free. I was sick for 4+ hours afterwards.

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

— Not 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?

— Good

This was my first time eating here. I am severe celiac and had absolutely no problem. The food was excellent, and the staff is very knowledgeable! I had the fingerling potatoes as a starter and they baked them instead of putting them in the fryer. I also had the grouper dish as my entree. Highly recommend and will be back!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

gluten free items are clearly marked. Great food and amazing view of the intercostal. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had the steak very good And didn’t get sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food is awesome here, they have a lot of options for GF and I like the tapas because you can have variety. The water view is beautiful and relaxing to watch the boats go by. I’ve been here a few times and every time I have gone staff has been very accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good tapas restaurant! The chef came out to talk to us about GF options and offered to cook the duck fat potatoes in a separate pan of oil to prevent cross-contamination. The bacon wrapped dates were delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes