Emzara's Kitchen

This was an amazing experience. I cannot remember going to a park and eating lunch and being full when I left. There were so many choices including fried chicken!

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Had a great experience. Told attendant I was celiac he called immediately for the manager. He was awesome! Showed me the buffet which was labeled for allergies and told me to pick what I wanted. Had mine plated in the kitchen and brought to my table. Fried chicken is now gf (not labeled correctly on menu). Made now with rice flour. It was delicious as was the pot roast, parsley potatoes and green beans.

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?

— Excellent

Everything was labeled and the staff was super knowledgeable about was safe. Ended up eating mostly veggies as there was only 1 meat option that was available GF, They even have a GF dessert you can ask for.

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

— Somewhat

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 am celiac. The staff was amazing at explaining what was available and even offered to cook something in the kitchen. Even though it was a buffet, everything is labeled and sides were arranged so that gluten-free items were together. The fried chicken is gluten free believe it or not and is amazing. I haven’t had fried chicken in 7 years (since diagnosis). What a treat. I ate too much fried chicken.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Good food with every item clearly marked for allergens. But it is a buffet so cross contamination is always going to be a concern. Not a ton of gluten free main dish options but what they had was tasty. They had udis cookies available for dessert

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

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

Place your order with manager 1st. It was a bit confusing ordering with the manager. She wanted us to look at the menu then they would make it fresh. Don’t forget to request a GF cookie. Took about 30 min to make it. They brought out enough food to serve a family of 8. We a small family of 3!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Buffet has allergens listed at each item. Because we have multiple sensitivities, there were very few choices for us. We asked for a manager and they were very understanding of our multiple sensitivities. She brought the cook out and she made a special order chicken breast and carrots for us. There were also fresh veggies available at the salad bar.

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 place, food is average but lots of sides options. the manager came to talk to us and hand brought our food out for no cross contamination. best experience ever

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

Friendly helpful staff! Food allergens plainly listed above each item. Food was very tasty. Offered GF Udi’s cookie.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Thank you for having so much gluten free foods!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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

Very friendly staff that are willing to answer any questions. They had allergens listed above the food items. I was nervous about cross contamination since it is a buffet. But we were the 1st people there for lunch so I felt okay about it. They also have an udi’s gluten free chocolate chip cookie if you ask for it.

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

Manager here asked a lot of questions about my allergies. Asked about cross contamination, then offered to make a plate after explaining my choices. Food was great. Would definitely recommend.

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies

We didn’t end up eating here but the staff was so friendly. Oh n this restaurant they had things labeled for gluten dairy and soy allergies. They also seemed very knowledgeable and had two other places to eat on site that had gluten free options including a gf bun for the smoke house.

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

They prepared baked chicken gluten free as well as soy free parsley potatoes for my son & I who have celiacs... they also offer gluten free pot roast and mashed potatoes... very friendly and accomodating!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

-Good food -food was labeled -clean

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

To get to this restaurant, you must by tickets to the Ark Encounter. Pay extra for meals at the buffet. Decent price for the buffet. Food is labeled on cards above the buffet trays indicating if the food is gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. I thought the food tasted great, and so did my family! We went on a Tuesday around 1:30 PM in June. Had to wait in line just to get in the place. It was extremely busy inside. You may want to try off times to eat here. Not sure if celiac friendly.