Linda Bean's Maine Kitchen

Horrible experience. Gf clearly marked. Ordered cup of bisque and blackened haddock. Both listed as gluten free. Deathly ill about 10 mins after leaving

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

— Not at all

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

Delicious gluten free blueberry bbq chicken wings and chicken fingers. They have a dedicated deep fryer for glue free options.

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

— Very

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

I ordered the chicken BLT. It was just ok, the best part was the sweet and spicy mayo. The chips aren't celiac friendly. My sandwich came out with a whole chicken breast on it. Which destroyed my bread the whole thing fell apart. It should have been pounded out a bit thin. It was underseasoned, and barely able bite into it. The fryer is filtered each night with all the others so not really celiac friendly.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Below Average

While the food is tasty, I would be VERY weary of eating here with gluten sensitivities. Gluten free options were clearly marked on the menu, however, I was served crackers with my gluten free soup and had to send my lobster grilled cheese back because I knew it wasn’t gluten free bread the second I saw it. (The waitress confirmed I was correct.) Having two incidents in one meal leads me to think gluten intolerance and celiac disease are not taken seriously at this restaurant.

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

— Not at all

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

When I ordered I said I had a gluten allergy (I’m not celiac but I’m severely intolerant so whenever I go to restaurants I have to say it’s an allergy to make sure they take it seriously so there’s no cross contamination) and the waiter was very specific to the chef. All of their plates come with handmade chips but since their fryers aren’t dedicated fryers, I they gave me Cape Cod salt and vinegar chips which was such a surprise, it was delicious! I got the grilled chicken blt for my meal which came on a classic Udis bun and it was great! I also got the beet walnut salad without the fried goat cheese fritters to make it gluten free and that was also delicious. I went when it was pretty busy so I was surprised at the level of care they took!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I had the creamy lobster bisque as a starter - delicious

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

I ate here while in Freeport last year and got very sick. I got a lobster grilled cheese with chips and later found out that they put the bread on a panini press used for regular bread and didn’t clean it off. I believe they have now taken that off of the menu completely. I was very disappointed because I did explain to the waitress that I had a gluten allergy and they still cross contaminated everything.

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

— Not at all

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

There was items in the menu that said gluten free but I got very sick from the food I ate

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

There were items on the menu that stated gluten free but the waitress told us it was not true in some cases. My son got very sick after eating there.

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

— Not at all

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

Wait staff was very attentive. Ordered gluten-free lobster roll, waitress didn't think the chef made it gluten-free and ordered him to remake it. Was very knowledgeable about gluten-free options. Menu also notes gluten-free options or if gluten-free alternative was available.

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Excellent

Celiac 7 y/o and very happy with our experience - staff were very knowledgeable and she got to have Crispy chicken nuggets!

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

Staff was able to advise me on what to order being a sensitive celiac...fried seafood could have cross contamination, so not an option...we had pan seared scallops with bacon with a sauce...amazing and a lobster roll..also yummy. Will return again..outdoor seating available

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

Make sure you tell the server of your allergies. Food was really good! Chicken nuggets, gf bun on burger and fries.

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?

— Good

Lobster bisque was fantastic and GF.

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

Our waitress Myah was kind and a fellow Celiac herself! She was knowledgeable and made sure my food was Celiac safe.

She assured us they would use a dedicated fryer for the beet Goat cheese salad, I had the BBQ chicken wings and scallops- Delicious!!

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
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— 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 takeout

Lots of gluten free options and the include what they can modify to GF. The can do GF fried seafood. Good size portions and prices very fair. I had no issue with baked. I had baked haddock. It was delicious and I will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We were told everything was fine as long as we didn't order anything fried and then order came with potato chips that had been in the fryer. The order was to go, so the entire thing was cross-contaminated.

Great GF options on the menu, but I was exposed for a second time after giving it another chance, avoiding fried food on the second trip. I also discovered that their “GF fryer” shares an oil filtration system with a non-GF fryer, so it is NOT safe for Celiac sufferers. I have no faith in this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

No

Nothing about this food was great. Its overpriced, busy, expensive, had to wait 50 minutes for a table. The outdoor patio is adorable with the fire camp tables.

Delicious. My daughter with celiac was thrilled with her food and didn't get sick. Everything was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome place to eat. The staff is knowledgeable about celiac and there were more options than expected. I’d only wish they had a GF dessert option.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food. Many options to choose from. Lobster roll was beyond delicious. Only docked a star because there were no dessert options and the waiter wasn't knowledgable, but the kitchen was.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, GF menu. Server had limited knowledge, but manager and chef figured things out.

Awesome, and clear menu. SO many more options than I ever expected. Loved it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of options available and marked on the regular menu. After I ordered, a couple sat beside us and both of them ordered everything GF. Funny. And fried foods included!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac Friendly. Waitress VERY familiar with GF and extremely helpful. Many options to from. Definitely worth it. (Only gave 4 stars because a couple items was 2x the cost just to add a little bit of seafood to dish ~ i.e. lobster in the lobster bisque. It was $6 for a cup. To add lobster it was $12 for the same size cup)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The waitress did not know what contained gluten or not, but after checking with the chef, she mentioned the lobster rolls were not safe for celiac. So I had a market salad with lobster.

Gluten free lobster rolls! Gluten free fried calamari! TONS of options, and all tasted fantastic!

The food and the service was great. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and informative. There is the possibility of cross contamination in the fryers so be careful when ordering. The fryer is separate but the oil is filtered with all the other oils. I have celiac and did not get sick.

Went in today and were told they have a dedicated fryer, ordered GF chicken fingers, came out and we asked again to insure they were GF, they took them away, brought a second order, came back again and took it away stating still not the GF one’s. O for 2 on the same order and my wife has celiac’s. Chances are we will be in the hospital today! Stay away!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Food was great, server was knowledgeable about GF, but... they use their dedicated GF fryer for glutened items when it is busy. The server told me that it is not usually a dedicated GF fryer during the summer months at all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic food, prompt service and great relaxing atmosphere!

we were slightly skeptical with some of the other reviews, but it was amazing! we shared a cup of lobster bisque so thick we weren't sure HOW it was gluten free, and a plate of fried seafood and fries. I was super nervous but 24 hours later, we still feel fine! My husband would have known immediately and still feels great. We'll definitely be going back!

Ate here last summer after reading it was good for celiacs. However my 10 yr old celiac daughter was sick afterwards. Thought we'd give it s other chance this year but this time it was me who didn't handle it well. Loved the place before we were diagnosed with celiac. Not so much now.

Celiac friendly?

No

Have eaten here before nice gluten free menu. Wondering out loud why the can't have gluten free pancakes it would be a nice touch.

Three of us eat GF. We all had the lobster roll. In addition there was 1 order of GF French Onion Soup and 1 of the Camp Potatoes. All were delicious and no one got sick. Would go back there any time I am in the area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food was amazing, best gluten free breakfast I have ever had!

Went for the fired combo platter. Dedicated fryer. Staff was very knowledgable. The GF fried food was the best ever. I will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Couldn't believe how good the gf fried haddock sandwich was!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place was my idea of gluten free heaven. I had the lobster bisque and a fried haddock sandwich. They have great gf options, they are super knowledgeable and the food was delicious. I will definitely go back!

We ate here in the Winter and had no problems but today was a different story. My 9 year old son who has Celiac got very sick after eating the "gf" pasta.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food here is pretty basic, but anyone with gluten issues knows how hard it is to find safe fried food. Getting to eat fried haddock was SUCH a thrill - and it was exceptionally good. High quality, fresh fish.

One quibble for celiacs - they don't seem to do much in the kitchen to differentiate GF dishes (eg secial plates, flags, stickers). I actually intend to inquire about it. I double checked with the server when the food came out and had no problems, but I think there is potential there for mix-ups. Just something to keep in mind, but I would absolutely go back again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had the fresh hommade gluten free pasta with marinara sauce and veggies; it was absolutely fantastic. The staff even made me aware before I was seated that my order would take extra time because the kitchen prepared the gf pasta in separate pots and had to boil fresh water to ensure no cross contamination. I will revisit for sure.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We have been there 3 times and all three times were great

We were there on a late summer weekday. The place was not packed, but it still took an hour to get our food after we ordered. The server knew a bit but could not answer specific questions. The celiacs in the family stayed away from the fried food options since the fryer isn't guaranteed. This limited the selection. Hamburger on a bun was good, baked halibut also.

Celiac friendly?

No

Per my 8 year old GF daughter: The. food is great and I like it so much and the restaurant is kids friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The menu is amazing, they offer so many choices for gluten free almost everything on the menu is able to be modified to be gluten free. I ordered chicken strips with fries which was all perfect and didn't make me sick, but what took the 5th star from this restaurant was that they served my GF meal with non GF sauces on the plate. I was taken back by this. But overall it was a great restaurant

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was a little wary of eating here after reading these reviews and those on Trip Advisor but we decided to give it a shot. It was a busy July day but I quizzed the hostesses on the gluten free food. They had all the right answers so we took a table upstairs. Our waitress was wonderful. My celiac 12 year old and I had the gf chicken tenders and French fries. They have a dedicated fryer! They were both delicious. My husband had the steamers and lobster dinner. He enjoyed them both. We would definitely eat here again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes