J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse

Well cooked meal at a good price. The staff work hard but I left unsure if I was cross contaminated.

Made online reservations with a note, “I am celiac.” Waiter wasn’t aware, even after I told her. Menu is not marked with any food allergies but she kindly checked my order with the kitchen and brought out a shared dish with the gluten items on a side plate.

I ordered the pear salad and blackened salmon. The pear salad was very good but I had to have the bread and candied walnuts removed. The salmon was good and cooked well but upon completing the dish, I came across two noodle-like items mixed in my greens. Waitresses apologized and later returned to say they were onions… I hope she’s right.

We got dessert. The only GF item was sorbet. Mine arrived with a cookie in it. Attention to allergies is clearly not a priority, even after multiple conversations.

Our waitress brought us sparkling wine, on the house.

It’s been a few hours since our meal and thankfully, I’ve only been a little gassy.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Steak and seafood place- no dedicated fryer but no “hidden gluten” and willing to work with you to ensure glutinous items (fried things and breadcrumbs) removed. A little pricey for what it is, though a safe meal.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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