Review of Alligator Soul Restaurant

I have NEVER felt so COMFORTABLE and SAFE regarding Celiac at a restaurant. This was absolutely the biggest win ever for us, and I'd go back over and over even despite the heftier price tag, if I could. We already checked to see if they had more reservation slots open for the rest of our stay, and they unfortunately did not.

•Our server, Andrew, was beyond phenomenal and deserves a raise. He greeted us at our table and gave us the entire gluten-free rundown the moment we arrived, was available for any and all questions, was fast AND friendly, and was so amazingly thorough that at one point he ended up taking time to Google and visit websites of the makers of a few different brands of gin to verify which ones were Celiac safe. Some of the issues he brought up to us as potential concerns for cross contact were INCREDIBLY detailed - a maple syrup the dried alligator is seasoned with at one point was stored in barrels that used to hold a bourbon which contained gluten. That's the most detailed explanation of anything I've ever heard, and this guy went above and beyond in making us aware of everything. SO impressed! We are Andrew fans for life. •There IS a dedicated GF fryer. It isn't the main fryer, but there is one. And whenever possible the restaurant breads in cornmeal. •The only GF dessert is a flourless chocolate cake, which is solid chocolate buttercream instead of almond flour as most restaurants use (which meant I could actually have it for once!) •One of the bartenders has Celiac, so the staff has asked him about things frequently and is familiar with certain details from that. •All of the GF items on the menu are marked clearly, and they can work with you on some others (change sauces, etc). They don't have gluten-free pasta options (for mac and cheese or whatever), but they even had a GF flatbread made of chickpea that we had with a charcuterie board as an appetizer. •The atmosphere is outta this world! Beautifully classy with a wine cellar feel. Excellent. •Covid-careful. Masks are required, and all the servers wore them constantly. They take your health seriously in all ways. •We had an appetizer, two cocktails, two entrees (one was a special - we recommend the antelope), and dessert, and it was between $150 and $200 before the tip. We found that reasonable. •The free pre-appetizer, which is breaded and fried and literally a single bite apiece, was Celiac safe, because they used the dedicated fryer. •Service was perfectly timed, professional, friendly, and everything was exactly as we ordered it.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies