Duffy's Sports Grill

They have a gluten free menu which is nice but we tried ordering online and they said if we wanted to get it gluten free we would have to pick it up because it may not come out as gluten free. So we went there for dinner instead and requested gluten free and it came out as a regular bun and you could tell by the amount of time it took to fix the order that they just put the same burger on the gluten free bun. So do NOT come here if you have an allergy.

Celiac friendly?

No

We went here with extended family while on a family trip. I didn’t choose this place and was initially very apprehensive because of past reviews. However, I decided to make the most of it. I was most concerned with my two celiac children. This place has offerings consistent with sports bars. The gluten-free menu is actually labeled “gluten sensitive.” It isn’t extensive, but offers a few items including gluten free pasta Alfredo. When I spoke to the waiter—he immediately gave me the gluten sensitive menu, but was not able to answer any questions about preparations. He said he would send a manager. The manager said not to worry, because the gluten free items would trigger a special preparation on the ticket. I kept on telling him that the food could not have any cross contamination and he did not suggest he would speak to anyone about it, but just said that the cooks were careful. Ummmmmm—lets just say that it didn’t bring me any confidence at all and after using up so much energy trying to explain to both waiter and manager and waiting about half an hour, I talked to my kids and they settled on gluten free pasta. My son had a marinara on his and my daughter went for the Alfredo. My son thoroughly enjoyed his tiny helping and actually wanted more. My daughter’s pasta was undercooked and very chewy, but her shrimp were great. I would say that this was not my favorite place and if given the choice, I would not return here not just because of the gluten concerns, but because the service was lacking overall, each person’s food came out at a different time, the waiter would disappear, the bathrooms were disgusting, and the manager seemed a little too lax and unconcerned with my kids’ orders. Neither of them got sick, so I won’t say that they messed anything up, but as far as restaurants go in general, this was just not my favorite.

I was just happy to find a place close that had a gluten free option. They do have a dedicated GF menu; it had a fair enough options available. Let's be realistic here, we shouldn't expect a full multi-page menu. The burgers are good and Udi's bread is always a guarantee flavor. If you are expecting more from a sports bar in terms of offerings then go find a dedicated GF restaurant, but this was a good option for a bar scene on the water.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! Yes they have a gluten free menu which is the reason I went here. The menu is very small and they list obvious items such as broccoli gluten free. After asking the woman who seated me for the gluten free menu she told me she didn't know what that meant. Finally my waitress brought it over. I ordered the cheeseburger because the menu advertised Udis gluten free buns. When the food came I had a weird feeling about it. The bun did not look gluten free but my waitress assured me twice that it's gluten free and "she has me covered" The bun was definitely not gluten free. Tasted like normal white bread and after researching pictures of Udis buns, it was definitely not Udis. I haven't had a stomach ache this bad in months and urge anyone coming here to be extremely careful. Definitely not coming back

Celiac friendly?

No

Not many items on the menu. Good Gluten free bun for my hamburger. Waitress is a sweetheart

Although not well publicized, when asked the server showed a small GF menu and said that there are GF buns for burgers too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered a burger with a GF bun, and asked the server if the fries had their own fryer. She was unsure but checked and said they were not, so I had a side salad with no croutons. There was no clear gluten in my meal (the bun was definitely GF as it fell apart super easily), but two hours later and I'm in awful pain. Definitely some cross contamination or gluten in sauce/gluten that I was not aware of. I wouldn't say this place is safe for celiac, which is disappointing as I loved it here before I was diagnosed.

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

It’s a sports bar so definitely not an option if cross contamination is an issue for you. They have several GF options on their menu. I chose a burger with a GF bun and ordered a side salad but noticed it had a crouton buried under the lettuce. The wait staff seemed knowledgeable and friendly and with lots of options, I appreciated the effort. Hopefully, they continue to improve the experience for allergy customers.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Waitress didn't have a clue and apparently neither does the kitchen Ordered a burger with a gf bun...did not look like a gf bun but the waitress insisted. Very sick ruining our 1st night in Florida Not a safe restaurant

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

I read the reviews previous to my visit and thought I’d be safe but I personally wouldn’t recommend visiting. Despite previous comments, I was told the naked wings were fried in the same fryer as other items. I was told that they grill buns on the grill. So I decided to just get a salad to be safe without grilled chicken. Until I was told no salad dressings were 100% safe except the balsamic vinaigrette. At this point, I just told them to take the salad off because my anxiety was too high. Super disappointed about this experience as I watch my husband eat wings and I’m stuck with water. But this is not a safe place in general.

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?

— Poor

Duffys in Cape Coral dropped gf pasta. Before they dropped it, they served her regular pasta and didn’t tell her, it made her very sick.

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