Duke's Seafood

I have a severe gluten intolerance and have eaten here many times over the past seven-plus years. My daughters, who also have gluten issues, one with celiac, have eaten here as well with no problems. Duke’s has a separate GF menu and the staff is knowledgeable about gluten concerns and takes them seriously. The food is consistently excellent and the GF carrot cake is amazing!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Other Characteristics

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

My server was clearly familiar with celiac disease; when I told her I had celiac disease she thanked me for letting her know and said she’d both flag the order and personally speak to the kitchen to ensure they take special precautions to protect against cross contact. The items listed on the menu as gluten free are mostly chowders and salads but she pointed out all the places where mods are possible (for example, the tacos can be made with corn tortillas though it’s not their default). Nearly everything but the crab cakes had an available modification. Ghost fish GF beer too! Everyone who brought out food confirmed it was gluten free with special precautions. The corn tortillas were bigger than I expected so we double checked when they came out but it was. Very delicious and easy experience. I felt very safe.

I’m not sure why there is t better labeling for GF available items, but the staff were all very knowledgeable and helpful.

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
• 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Lots of gluten free items clearly marked. All the (delicious) chowders are by default gluten free. Allegedly the owner of Dukes worked to make sure all the gluten free items were up to the same quality as "normal" items - you can tell!

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

So good and some great gluten-free options. Our waiter told us Duke’s daughter has celiac, so they are well versed and sensitive to it.

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

— Very

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

Food was FANTASTIC! They’re attention to celiac and cross contamination is great! I was assured my meal was prepared on a separate cutting board, clean grill and fresh gloves etc. they serve sourdough at your table but if you tell them you’re celiac you get your own chips and salsa! Loved this place!

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

Server was knowledgeable and volunteered kitchen protocol for gluten free and celiac safe which inspired confidence. I stuck to dishes that would be naturally gluten free vs could be accommodated.

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

— Somewhat

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

We stopped in for dinner last week and I was overwhelmed by how many GF options there were! I’d heard good things about their chowder, so opted for the Quad Dinghy Chowder Sampler with small portions of the classic, lobster mobster Pernod, NxNW, and raging’ Cajun corn chowders. They were all decent but the classic was my favorite. Our server also brought me out a plate with safe tortilla chips and Verde salsa in lieu of the bread basket when I told her about my Celiac, which was really nice since the sourdough my partner got looked and smelled delicious. Nice touch to have an option for us. We had great service and I didn’t have any reaction afterward, so I’m looking forward to checking out more of their GF menu.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good vegetarian options