Federal Jack's

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Dessert, Lobster Rolls, Pizza
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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8 Western Ave
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Celiac

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Great service, knowledgeable about celiac and protocol, and decent number of options. Lobster roll on GF bun was delicious! Had it twice this week!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The service was great. Loved the options and felt that the waitress could answer my questions. Celiac was noted on my order and receipt.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Menu is not accurate. It doesn’t have corn tortillas or gluten free Mac and cheese, and they only have Udi’s hamburger bun for bread.

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Lobster Rolls
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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A good amount of options. They do have GF beer in a can (Glutenberg) and the menu has a decent amount of options including clam chowder and lobster bisque. No dedicated fryer though. Food was solid and the atmosphere and deck were solid.

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent experience! Food was great and they had two different gluten free beers to choose from.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Server was helpful and knowledgeable. Had a Caesar salad and lobster roll (GF bun available). Both were tasty!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac safe. Staff was knowledgeable of cross-contamination. Items are marked on the menu. GF hamburger buns are substituted for items with rolls or baguettes. I ordered the steak and cheese with side of coleslaw. It was soooo good. I will go back again but disappointed about the $2 up charge for GF bun.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was knowledgeable and convinced me that their Udi’s burger roll was better than the supermarket. She was 100% correct. It was a really good burger w side Caesar salad. Would come back again for the burger. (My daughter had same but with Cole Slaw. Unfortunately Cole Slaw was not good at all. )

Waitress was very knowledgeable.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered a gluten free salad with grilled chicken. My salad came out with croutons and have it back. When they came back it looked like they just took the chicken off really quick then took the croutons off and handed it back. Very disappointing!

Not a fan. Not helpful about gluten free options or cross-contamination. Won’t be coming back.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Below Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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We went here because of their gluten free menu. My wife is gluten intolerant and she informed the wait person and ordered the Lazy Lobster Pie gluten free. When she was served there was no pie or butter crumb crust to the Lazy Lobster Pie. When she asked about it she was informed that was how they made it and other dishes gluten free. Apparently some of the dishes just eliminate flour and don't replace it with gluten free flour. So instead of Lazy Lobster Pie it was more like Lazy Lobster soup which was mediocre at best and very expensive. The Federal Jack's Paella was excellent though.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Lots of options and great food. Very knowledgeable about cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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They do not have a separate gf menu, but can modify a few items to be gf. However, the only gf side dishes are Brussel sprouts, broccolini and salad. No gf pasta. Our waitress was very confused as to what could be made gf, so we left.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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A respite in busy Kennebunkport. PARKING for customers. Lots of gluten free options (celiac safe). Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fresh seafood and good cocktails.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome gluten free selection. The rolls are amazing. Very careful and mindful of allergies and celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Best gluten free menu in the area. I love coming here

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fantastic GF Menu! Their food is delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They had an extensive GF menu! Waitress was knowledgeable and double checked to ensure there would not be cross-contamination. The general manager also came out to discuss our son’s needs and his GF pizza came out separately which made us feel better about its preparation. And the pizza was delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I live locally and this restaurant has a very decent gf menu. They are aware or cross contamination practices and celiac disease. This is one of my go to spots to eat safely. Food is delicious as well!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very knowledgeable- the waitress actually stopped to let me know that a part of another persons order wasn’t gluten free (brussel sprouts) because they were fried in contaminated oil, just in case I was considering trying them from her plate. I really really appreciated that level of knowledge and care! Additionally, the gf menu was huge!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Extensive GF menu, however it said the lobster bisque is GF, then server came back and said it was not. Lobster roll was ok, roll was crumbly. Hummus app was tasty.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was prepared for gluten free questions. They ya e a really big gf menu & the food was delicious. We had the lobster, salmon, & tuna.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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HUGE gluten free menu! Fed Jack's was my favorite restaurant before I was diagnosed with Celiacs so I was so excited to see they have a gf menu. I even called ahead to make sure they don't cross contaminate in the kitchen. The employee I spoke to sounded excited about the menu and reassured me there would be no cross contamination. I got the lobster roll (so yummy) and did not get glutened. Service was also great, just like always! I love Fed Jack's!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I had the lobster roll on a gf bun. I also ordered the gf chocolate cake. Everything was great - food and service 🙂

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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fantastic Gf menu and dessert !

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Excellent robust gluten free menu. Delicious food.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Lots of options for lunch and dinner. Beautiful location with a great view!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Nice size GF menu with lots of great options including beer. The GF chocolate cake was amazing!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Lots of gluten free options. I had the gfree lobster roll with a salad, and we started with mussels. I have celiac and did not get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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GF pizza had a strange smell and taste. Freezer burn most likely. Sent the pizzas back and ordered GF chocolate cake instead for the grandchildren and myself. Cake for lunch was a big hit!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu! Gluten free lobster roll! My waitress actually had celiac as well. Go here!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Have been coming here for years, was once our favorite place to eat in southern Maine. Ate here last night, have not felt well since. Waitress was not attentive, even though it was not busy. Nervous about going back.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had trouble even getting the gluten free menu.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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This restaurant offers an extensive glutenfree menu in the downtown Kennebunkport area.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Service was terrible. Server lost my order but wouldn't admit to it. Every table around us that came in after us got their food first and left by the time I got my order of GF lobster poutine. That said, the food was really good. Clam chowder and lobster poutine were both GF. Husband had fried clams, really fresh and tasty.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Went here with a friend who is not gluten free and we both had a delicious meal sitting outside by the dock. Their GF menu is full of variety so I didn't feel I had to chose something simply because it was only option. The GF clam chowder is delicious and they have GF bread so sandwiches & burgers can be enjoyed. Their one GF beer is a New England cider - always a plus when it's local! We went in September - the off season - and received quick & efficient service.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Food is good. Many options to choose from but very long wait. Not sure it's worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent GF selection. UdI's rolls available for all burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. GF beer available as well. Very good experience

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Kept messing up my order, awful chowder and poor food

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This was my first dining experience in Maine and this place didn't disappoint. The rolls were delicious as well as the gf clam chowder.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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best gf menu i have seen around here it's my place of choice to go! everything is really good and they are very knowledgeable about gf issues. they have gf rolls and pizza and many many other options, two pages of options! its a fun place to go and just hang out have some food and play pool, or have dinner. there is live music sometimes that's very good as well and excellent deck seating by the ocean!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu and hard cider available.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Thanks so much for offering a delicious gluten free lobster roll. Very friendly staff. Will earn 5 stars if gluten free chips or fries are available. Will be back, regardless.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing gluten free food and great service ! The gf bun for my sandwich was absolutely delicious.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Loved the chocolate lava cake!

Updated 12 years ago read full review

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