Fretboard Brewing & Public House

15 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Fish & Chips, Fries, Pasta, Pizza, Tacos
Safety Rating
15 ratings

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103 Main St
Hamilton, OH 45013
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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


What a great experience! They asked about allergies when they seated us and then the manager came to the table to discuss their precautions and explain the menu. So many options are GF or can be made GF! 100% GF fryers, clean utensils and work spaces, and the food is delicious. Highly recommend!!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 days ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This is one of my favorite restaurants. They are so catious with allergens, especially people with Celiac. When I mention I have Celiac, they bring out the manager to let me know my options and that they take it very seriously. Food is delicious, and I highly recommend the sweet chili shrimp. :)

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I love coming to this place . The manager came out to discuss my options. I’ve had fried chicken and macaroni and cheese that was certified gluten-free. It was amazing I’ve had meatloaf and potatoes. Amazing. I travel here a lot and usually eat in the restaurant at lunch and order food to take to hotel for dinner

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months 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

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Fish & Chips
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

From the owner


We will do everything we can to accommodate dietary requests. We offer several gluten-free menu options but we do not have a gluten-free kitchen. All of our fried items are gluten-free. Many of our appetizers, entrees, and desserts are gluten-free or can be by request. If you have celiac disease or prefer a gluten-free diet, please let your server know prior to placing your order. A manager or chef will come and speak with you to ensure that we are clear on your needs and that you feel safe dining with us.

Photos


Fish and chips
I come here every time I am visit Hamilton it's the only place I eat the entire trip
Fish and chips with a side of macaroni and cheese
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Tips


What breading is on the fried haddock that makes it GF? I know they say a dedicated frier for their delicious French fries but I’m questioning the batter on the haddock for fish and chips. Hope someone can answer.

2 years ago

More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Fried chicken and Mac and cheese GF was soooo good! Server was extremely knowledgeable (had celiac herself) and I didn’t get sick. Super safe and awesome spot!!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Review


Stopped in with my wife and son for lunch. We arrived around 1:45ish on a Thursday afternoon. The first floor seats around 25 to 30 people and features some of their in house brewing. We selected this place based on the menu showing a high percentage of the selections that could either be made gluten-free or already were gluten-free because my wife has Celiac. This is always a challenge when we eat out. We were seated on the first floor but we're given the option to sit up on the second floor if we wanted to. Walking with a cane I'm clearly handicapped but the hostess made sure to tell me that they do have an elevator on site and it would have been no problem for me to go upstairs to sit. We opted to stay on the first floor and sat along the back wall at a high table. This gave us a great opportunity to see the entire restaurant from where we sat. The menu is very nice with several lovely selections. My wife was very excited that she could select anything she wanted from their menu apart from one or two items that could not be made gluten-free. We decided to get an order of the loaded hash brown squares. I highly recommend these. These are fried potato squares that have been cut into sticks and then covered with beer cheese and bacon. Could you ask for anything better than that for an appetizer? I paired it with their in-house brewed Fret light beer. An excellent choice I think. That was the best light beer I think I've ever had. My wife ordered the fish and chip platter and there is a picture attached. I wish I had taken pictures sooner but everything was so good we just started eating. I got the meatloaf meal which is served with mash and green beans. My son got the Pimento Pub Burger. And he's never had pimento cheese before. I think he's hooked now. The fish and chips were absolutely delicious!! The fish was haddock, cooked to perfection and very firm and meaty. The coating was not your typical gluten-free coating. This was crunchy and delicious. As many people know who eat gluten-free, coatings tend to be on the oilier side and normally fall off after a couple of cuts taken off the main piece. The chef should be very proud of the creation he/she/they made! The french fries served with both the fish and the burger were crinkle-cut and were cooked to perfection. Lightly dusted with salt they were an absolutely great addition to both meals. And even got a side mention as we were walking back to the car, as in "what did you think about those french fries huh? Weren't they the best you had in god-knows-how-long?" Yeah they were that good. I do consider myself a bit of a meatloaf snob and this creation put my best recipe to shame. It was meaty it was beefy it was fantastic! And the best part is ,it too was also gluten-free! The green beans were cooked just right. Not under done/not overdone. The meatloaf was served on a pillow of smashed potatoes that were cooked very well but we're seasoned a bit on the salty side but that's okay, paired with the meatloaf it was a very nice way to complement each other. The burger was done medium exactly the way he ordered it and it was served on a pretzel roll with the pimento cheese spread and a fried egg on top along with two very nice pieces of bacon. It was so large he couldn't put his mouth around it and he broke out the knife and fork and polished it off along with the fries. That was one happy young man right there! The dessert was the Donut Hole Sundae where the caramel was excluded because that could not be made gluten-free. And it was supposed to be shared by the three of us however I got one or two spoonfuls in before the two of them blocked me out, but from what I was able to try it was delicious. I'm sure the two of them loved it you could tell from the evidence on their faces LOL! Our server was the absolutely nicest person! If anyone from the restaurant is reading this please I apologize for not getting her name but know that she was the nicest and sweetest person we have experienced in a long time. This place is a definite CAN'T MISS!! 10 STARS!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Ate upstairs and had a great waitress. While the food was inventive, it missed the mark a little. Definitely knew the food was safe but it wasn’t worth the price tag.

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?

— Average

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Because there are so many gluten free options, we went way over budget and it was worth it! As of Feb. 2023, all items that go in the fryer are gluten free, so the fried food is safe. Things change, so I would definitely confirm the fryer status. I normally don’t get dessert but gluten free donut hole sundae is something I have never seen on any menu. And how can you pass up gf mac and cheese? You don’t - you get it to go for tomorrow. Our server was helpful in providing recommendations and all the food was fantastic!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent gluten free options. Staff was very helpful. I had fish and chips with gf Mac and cheese. Was delicious.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Crohn's

Overall Rating

Review


Good variety of gluten free options and an assortment of meats and vegetarian choices. The 2nd floor is a great location for a dinner with conversation. The service was good. The beef tips were delicious.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


One of our all time favorites. We eat here all the time and there is a ton of options on their menu.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place can do gluten free very well. Our server also needed GF and recommended the fish and chips which were delicious. Highly recommend!

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Really good service. Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free. Highly recommended the loaded hash brown squares!! No issues after eating! 😊

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


First time here since I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. Thought there was nowhere to eat out until today. The staff was great, Alyssa our waitress was great as well. I would say 99% of their menu was gluten free. I had their fish and chips, fantastic! Probably the bust fries I have ever had! Look forward to eat dinner there again. Really looking forward when the weather improves to eat on the roof top deck.

Would recommend dining here weather you have Celiac or not!!

Safety


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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This restaurant is a gluten-free dream. Nearly the entire menu is already gluten-free I can make me gluten-free by request. The owner and chefs are extremely knowledgeable on every point. I was told the owner/chef’s son has Celiac. You can even get Nashville fried chicken with Mac and cheese

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
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

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent service. Ordered fish and chips and the donut hole sundae. Would recommend! The fries are amazing!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Awesome food and tons of gluten free options! Celiac here and never have had a problem!!

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?

— Most/All

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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Review


Delicious food, great drinks and a cool atmosphere. Most of the menu is gf or gf by request and everything in the fryer is gf so french fries!!! Yum!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


What a great place to eat if you are Gluten free.Their GF Haddock is outstanding,fries have a dedicated fryer.Many options to choose from.Dissapointed no GF beer.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


They have nothing thats goes into their fryers that has gluten so they have gluten free fries! So glad to be eating fries again! Also gluten free mac and cheese on request for the kids

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing! Got the jalapeño poppers and fried chicken! They originally brought out the wrong chicken with Mac n cheese and I knew it wasn’t gf because I ordered fries instead. Waiter apologized and said they picked up the wrong order. I felt comfortable despite the mishap as all batter and fryers they use are gf.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic gluten free selections. Most of the menu is gf and many other options can be modified to be gf. All the fried food it's gf. They have fried chicken and fried fish.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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