GrillMarX Steakhouse & Raw Bar

I had a very good experience here. They seemed knowledgeable and said they have customers with celiac who are regular patrons. The gluten-free menu is much smaller than the regular one but there were several hamburgers and fish available as well as quite a few sides that were gluten-free. I had salmon and mashed potatoes and it was very good!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Very good for celiac. They have a separate menu. Very well trained wait staff. I have eaten several times and no issues.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

My son has Celiac, so I called in advance of bringing 14 people to the restaurant for dinner. I spoke initially with a server and then with the chef at the Clarksburg location. They were both extremely helpful and explained that they have a specific protocol for dealing with Gluten and other allergies. They took me through step by step what would happen and ensured that they have a dedicated fryer for french fries, the wings which have teriyaki sauce are made with GF tamari and they use Udi's buns for the burgers. The chef even explained that the line cook that night has Celiac so whenever they have any questions they go to him as a reference. They really seemed to understand the needs of someone with CD. When we arrived, they were waiting for us and were all over it from start to finish. The food was very good and very plentiful. The GF menu is quite extensive. We felt safe throughout and will definitely be back! Great to find a new restaurant where we can feel safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

While the food was excellent, I was very disappointed by the gluten free know-how. They have a printed official GF menu that really looks like they know what they are talking about, but:

1. appetizer - the menu clearly states the crab dip is GF with chips instead of bread, but when I asked I was told the chips are fried there with non-GF stuff and therefore are not celiac safe.

2. Entree - I ordered grilled salmon, which said it came with a potato-bacon-onion hash and fennel salad. Menu said to order it with no sauce. When I got my plate, it was salmon (no sauce, as requested) with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Which were all very good, BUT if I couldn't have what was listed a) I think the menu should state that, and b) I would have liked to be able to pick my replacement sides instead of just what the kitchen decided to put on my plate.

3. Dessert - asked the waiter about GF dessert options - he went to ask (our waiter seemed to be new, but i have no problem with that - he asked questions when he didnt know the answer) and came back with a few options, including cheesecake. I asked about the cheesecake crust - he said it doesn't have flour - I said it was graham cracker - he went back to double check, and when he returned said "it's probably best to stay away from that".

Overall the food was good but I was NOT left with a comfortable feeling that they knew how to make celiac-friendly GF food.

Celiac friendly?

No

They do a great job with gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free menu was provided when I arrived by the hostess. Wait staff was very knowledgeable about gluten free items!