Review of NC Coast Grill & Bar

Sat at the bar as we waited for friends to arrive. Bartender is knowledgeable about celiac and advised us to avoid the flight meal option that provides a couple of dishes to share at the table along with a bottle of wine because of cross contamination risks. So I got the pistachio encrusted mahi (substitute for salmon) and it was delicious. Served with a tasty potato and cheese risotto and some Brussels sprouts (typically I avoid those bitter nuggets but these were good and I ate them!). I was happy with the meal and had no complaints afterwards.

Even in January we had to have a reservation to dine! That’s surprising for a beach town. We met friends there who we hadn’t seen in years but unfortunately the guy providing entertainment played his guitar and sang so loudly that we had great difficulty talking to each other. The guy didn’t even take a break for the 2 hours we were there. In warm weather they provide outdoor dining.

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