Whiskey Star Smokehouse

I am very sensitive to cross contamination and have eaten here twice with no issues. The menu is marked as to what is NOT gluten free. Our server also said the cornbread and one of the sauces were not gluten free (the espresso sauce I believe). I had the brisket, coleslaw and sweet potatoes and had no problems.

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

I don't know if I had an unknowledgeable server or what... I mentioned celiac and they told me what was safe. I brought up the BBQ sauces and her response was the opposite of everything in the previous reviews. So I skipped the sauce completely bc it didn't seem right. I got brisket and mashed potatoes and had a bad reaction immediately after leaving the restaurant and for the next 6 hours. Wouldn't trust again!

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?

— Below Average

Ate an early dinner for happy hour here. HH is 3-5 in the patio and in the bar area which just had two tops and a bar top. Had the smoked wings. The fryer is not safe but they skip the flash fry for your wings if you request them GF and they mark it as an allergy. They were very meaty. Three of the four bbq sauces on the table are GF. The espresso one is not. Most menu items are GF, the ones that are not are marked. They have GF beer, wine, cider as well as high noon and other alcohol.

My niece has a tree nut allergy. My sister called and the chef told her they do not have any tree nuts In the kitchen in case that’s an issue for you or someone you’re dining with.

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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I had the chicken wings (they are fried in a dedicated fryer) and the sweet potato mash. Both were delicious! I dunked my wings in the yellow sauce, can’t remember the name of it. All the sauces are GF except the espresso sauce.

Returned in August 2023 and ordered ribs and candied sweet potatoes. . They were both delicious. I had no side effects this time either.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Most items on the menu are GF. When I told the waiter I have celiac he made sure I knew which bbq sauce to avoid. Great food and the live music was super fun.

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

The nicest people in the world work here. They double checked with me to make sure I understood what was and was not gluten free. They also totally understood cross contamination issues, such as shared fryers! The GF options here are numerous. Plus, I had the best coleslaw of my life, and I don’t even like coleslaw!

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

This place is fire 🔥 So amazing & almost everything is safe to eat. Chefs are on point & knowledgeable. Even the gravy is made with corn starch so you can enjoy mashed potatoes & gravy…yummo. Platters let you try different meats. I had ribs & pulled pork. We are here last year for the first time & we are back. Did not get sick either time. Enjoy this place..it’s safe

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Paleo friendly

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Everything served with separate utensils, and they’re as good about cross contamination as you’ll find in an assembly line type place. Cool vibe, GREAT food, and safe! Will absolutely be back every time I’m in town. Brisket lovers meal was outstanding.

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

Place was as advertised, which is to say 5*. I smoke a lot of bbq at home since I can hardly find a bbq spot that knows about celiacs. I have to say they nailed the brisket - which had a delicious crust and was perfectly cooked.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Would definitely recommend! Great quality food and the chef was extremely knowledgeable about celiac and safety protocols. Staff changed their gloves and brought clean cutting-boards and knives to prepare the food! They have a good GF beer as well. All sauces are GF except for the espresso one when I was there. But could to double check if you go, not sure if they change them. Overall, will definitely be returning.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Majority of the menu is gf and the staff was very knowledgeable about what wasn’t. The food 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Amazing food, almost everything on the menu is gluten free and the waitstaff were very knowledgeable about what was and wasn’t when we asked. We will be going back next time we’re in Breckenridge!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing food and lots of options!

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?

— Excellent

Spoke with the chef, who asked how sensitive I was to gluten and when I told him I had Celiac he said he would get a clean cutting board, clean knife and changed his gloves. Everything is gluten free except the brisket, cornbread, Mac and cheese and one of the sauces (sweet). Even the gravy and meatloaf is gluten free. I felt safe and confident in my dining experience and feel healthy and happy many hours afterwards. I would highly recommend trying. As a bonus, there’s an outdoor patio out front with a small fire pit and deck out back if you prefer al fresco dining.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

This place was great. We got there early so we could ask questions. They were very knowledgeable and helpful with our questions. The food was so good. They said that most things are GF and the items that have gluten are the obvious such as the mac and cheese, but also the following: chopped brisket because of the espresso barbecue sauce they put on it and the corn bread. The beans have whiskey, but the whiskey doesn’t have any added flavors, so it’s GF. They make the gravy for the mashed potatoes with corn starch. They dress the chopped brisket in an area away from where they slice the meat. We ordered in the back so it was very fast for a holiday weekend on a Saturday night. We plan to go back the next time we are in the area.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing food!!

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Very impressed- well aware of Celiac disease. The meats are gluten free except the brisket. Sides are all homestyle- most are gluten free (even GF gravy) except mac n cheese. Bbq sauces GF except sweet espresso one. Cute, funky atmosphere.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

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

Decent barbecue. Brisket was good. Sliced brisket is gluten-free, but not the chopped. Smoked turkey was slightly dry, but still tasty. Salmon was amazing!

There were only two dairy-free sides: Cole slaw and potato salad. Both were great!

Really liked the Texas-style sauce. Not so much the honey gold mustard-based sauce.

The espresso sauce is not GF.

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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

All barbecue meats are gluten free except for chopped brisket. All sauces are gluten free except espresso. We had the sliced brisket, pulled pork and ribs which were really good. Sides of whiskey baked beans and coleslaw were also gf. Good portion sizes.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating