Review of 131 Main

Gluten intolerance is a medical disability for many people not simply a preference. 131 Main Blakeney seriously needs a GF menu and better server training. Our waiter tonight was so very uninformed and dismissive. When I asked if they had a GF menu, he said that they did not however he said that some items can be made GF. He then asked if I had celiac and I informed him that I did not however it is a serious medical issue. No problem- par for the course. I asked which menu items could be prepared GF. He wasn’t sure. He said something about there being gluten in the homemade chicken stock. He steered me towards the fish options but he couldn’t confirm that the salmon was GF. I then requested that he go to the kitchen and ask which items can be made GF. He told me that it would take a very long time to check. Seriously??? Feeling very frustrated, I just ordered a salad (TOP CHOP grilled chicken, kale & quinoa, goat cheese, tomatoes, almonds, Craisins, artichokes, avocado, corn and herb vinaigrette** 20). A little while later, I went to ask the hostesses about GF options. They took the time to investigate and gave me a much more courteous response. Before the salad arrived, the waiter returned and let me know that he was substituting the salad dressing because the one that went with the salad I ordered was made with steak sauce and wasn’t GF. He wasn’t aware of that when I ordered it but I am pleased that the switch was made. Needless to say, we will not be returning to 131 Main. JUST LABEL THE MENU.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers online ordering