Marlow's Tavern

This location was a hot mess when it came to SEVERAL components of our dining experience, but the celiac/GF experience particularly left a lot to be desired. When asking about their kettle chips appetizer from the GF menu, to confirm if the chips were made in their shared fryer, our sweet but clueless waitress went to the chef and came back to say “it’s fine.” However, when asking again, (because “it’s fine” is usually what they say when they have no idea what they’re even asking about), she went to check again, and came back with “okay, do not eat the chips.” I mean, wow. If I hadn’t thought to ask again with doubt about her first answer, I would have been sick. Then, I ordered the steak salad from the GF menu, and am pretty sure the steak (which I ate) was marinated in teriyaki which we all know likely has gluten. So, 10/10 do NOT recommend this particular location for celiacs. They were disorganized, careless, not knowledgeable, and not on top of things at all.

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

They have a dedicated GF menu and seem to take it serious. I love the food. I especially like the hummus appetizer with delicious vegetables and the GF Fish Tacos. So good.

I've never had a problem at this location, but the I have at the north Atlanta location. I must note that the GF menus are identical. There are GF chips and fries on the GF menu. I asked if they have a separate or dedicated fryer and both locations said they do not. I told them that the fries and chips were not gluten free if they were in the same fried as regular items and it could be misleading. I asked for another dish on the menu that had chicken with tomato sauce on it but the waiter said that too had flour in it. I asked him why it was on the GF menu and he did not know. I asked for yet again, another dish on the GF menu and he again said it had flour in it. I'm confused on whether the know what gluten is, if their staff is just not knowledgeable or what. If you order from this menu, just make sure to ask questions. I ended up asking for a plain piece of chicken with tomato slices. It was bland.

Celiac friendly?

No

My celiac daughter loves the chicken lettuce wrap with tomato bacon jam. The staff takes the gluten allergy seriously.

Yum, yum, yum!!! I had the gluten free chicken strips in corn tortillas, with a side of gluten free jalapeno corn grits. OMG - so good. The staff clearly "gets" the whole gluten free thing. Absolutely delicious - and so many options. yum!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of our local safe places to eat for my celiac kiddo. Grilled chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce and fruit is normal order. For adults, tacos are good and grits are very tasty side instead of fries, which are not safe. I love their salads. Kids steak is pretty good and they always have salmon too.

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

— Somewhat

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 food, limited but decent options and separate gf sensitive menu. The waitress was able to explain their fryer is not dedicated, but on the menu, they differentiate between “gluten free” and truly celiac safe.

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

— Somewhat

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

Super disappointed when I got there and saw that their gluten-free menu has gluten containing items. I lost confidence that they care and would suggest going elsewhere.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

GF menu has multiple options! Loved the chicken stack w/shrooms,mashed cauliflower & green beans! We’ll return! They aim to please.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with a lettuce wrap and explained my allergy. Sandwich came out with a regular bun. I then again explained with great detail and emphasized the severity of my allergy. They reassured me it would be remade and apologized. I poured salt and pepper all over the top of the chicken breast to make sure it would be a new one before they took it without their knowledge. They brought me a new sandwich and said we made sure this was brand new and apologized again. Lifted up the lettuce and there was the mountain of salt and pepper. Clearly does not take gluten free or celiac seriously. Sent back my food and ate somewhere else for dinner.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor