Sweetwater Tavern and Grille

5 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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5 ratings

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225 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
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The waitress stated they can't prevent cross contamination. We understand that, but then our burgers came out with regular buns where we asked for gluten free. The place was so there was nothing we could do about it. If your gluten sensitive I wouldn't recommend.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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/None

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

— Good

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food, good options.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I got a salad that was very good and came marked with an allergy flag! There were very limited options that were gluten free though.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant

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The serloin was amazing and I didn’t get sick! My food came out with a little “allergy” stick in it, and they took me seriously when I told them I had celiac. Not a ton of GF options, but I was happy with the options that had.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Been here twice since the diagnosis and never had a problem. The menu is clearly labeled and the hostess was gluten sensitive. She went through the menu with me. Had a bunless burger (they have gf buns but I don’t need them) with a side of broccolini which was good. Basic pub food which all I needed.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Quite a few Gluten free options as well as Gluten free beer. Items are marked GS “gluten sensitive” and bartender was well informed of options.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They offered a fair amount of gluten free choices and labeled them on the menu. I got a salad and the Kung pao cauliflower appetizer. The appetizer was really good and the salad was fair, slightly bland. They had a good selection of ciders as well.

I’m not sure about the kitchen practices and risk of cross contamination.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Huge salad portions. Had the steak chopped salad. Would eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Came here because of chicken wings being listed as GF. Our waitress informed us they are made in the same oil as everything else that contains gluten so we passed and ended up only eating salads. I am grateful that staff were knowledgeable but wish their menu wouldn’t be as deceiving.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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If you are highly sensitive stick to salads and omelets. The GF options in the entre section are NOT GF. The nacho cheese is made with flour and the chips are fries in a shared fryer. The chicken wing sauce is made with bourbon....

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My adult daughter is a celiac. We went to Sweetwater specifically because of their GF menu. At the counter we inquired about a separate kitchen, and we were assured that was the case, and that they could make her food gluten free. We were told yes. We sat down and reviewed the menu. We wanted the Gluten free option of Chicken Nachos. The waiter- whom we have much respect for- informed us that it wasn't really gluten free. They put flour on the cheese and the corn tortilla chips. We addressed the menu which says they have a gluten free option, and he assured us that it wasn't really gluten free. It was reduced gluten. I spoke with the manager and she said the same. I suggested they change their menu and stop advertising things as gluten free when there is actually gluten in them. She paid fir the drinks we ordered (1 pop, 1 beer) but we left without drinking them. We are discouraged that so many do not understand or appreciate the risk to celiacs. We are grateful to the waiter who saved my daughter from getting sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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They have gluten free wings, but they are NOT gluten free. They use the same fryers as battered foods. Also, the chicken nachos are marked gluten free, but the cheese sauce is NOT gluten free. We will NOT go back to a restaurant who marks items gf that are not.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The menu is marked for GF items. The food was tasty, and the server was very knowledgeable, and very cautious about gf.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Had to look up the gluten-free menu online because they were printing new ones and didn't have a list. No bread, so ordered a burger without the bun. Then they put croutons on my side salad anyway.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Gluten free options are super lame. They're just burgers without a bun (so, a hunk of ground beef) or a sandwhich without a bun/bread. Actually, they do have two seafood items so they really only have 2 gluten free items. Wish places like this weren't listed in the mobile app. Luckily, South Water Kitchen was a block away (although, much more expensive but you get what you pay for) so I didn't have to walk much farther.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Very knowledgable. Separate menu. Excellent food. Nice wine too. Lovely French rose.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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gluten free options are just burgers and sandwiches without the bun. service is good.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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