Review of Smack Shack

I went to Smack Shack this evening and wanted to share my experience, as I’ve seen a mix of info on their gf protocols. I was meeting friends for drinks on their heated patio, and I’d eaten beforehand, not expecting that they would have options for me. I talked to the server, who was familiar with celiac disease, and when I asked about their gf protocols, she said they made an effort to prepare food separately for people who indicated they needed it (new pans and cutting boards, gloves, taking care to prepare the food separately- but I don’t think they have a dedicated area for it), and that they DO have a dedicated fryer- she said they’d gone back and forth with the fryer for years, but they finally landed on keeping one fryer gf.

I didn’t ask a lot of questions about many items and their preparation since I wasn’t very hungry, but she pointed out a number of items that could be made gf (they are not labeled on the menu). I shared the lobster guacamole with a friend, with their gf fried tortilla chips, and it was delicious!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating