BJ's Brewhouse

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Dessert, Pizza

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

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2 ratings

As rated by the community

4502 S. Steele St.
Tacoma, WA 98409

Most Recent Reviews


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We ordered in and specified in the app that it was incredibly important to use safe surfaces and separate gluten and non gluten foods in different boxes, due to celiac. We also called ahead to double check. They assured us that they always did that. We ordered three mini pizookies, one gluten free. When it arrived the pizookies were all in the same bag, with the gluten free one sandwiched between the regular ones. We were really upset by this, so the manager comped our food and said the kitchen would be undergoing additional training. I wouldn’t go here again and I worry for anyone with celiac who does.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Below Average

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Important Update: Be sure to tell your server if it's a gluten allergy. There are not a lot of options really but the steak is decent, gf pizza. If the server seems confused in any way when you say the word gluten then ask for the manager.

I have eaten here multiple times and have not gotten sick. Gluten free pizookie is amazing, I have had burgers with gluten free vun, gluten free pizzas and steaks. Prime rib is not gluten free because of the rub apparently. But the speaks are good. Fries I have been told are not in separate fryer so celiac don't get fries. Ciders are ok have your typical choices. We come here a lot because I don't have a lot of safe options in town so if you are celiac you should be ok. Most servers are knowledgeable and the manager is really nice.

Safety


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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Overall not impressed. The reviews were really good, but I was underwhelmed. The wait was long, the soda machine had no carbonation, and I got the wrong kind of bowl. Would not go back unless there was nothing else.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our go-to kid friendly place while in Tacoma- big and varied GF menu (including dessert) and celiac daughter never gets sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ate here after seeing all of the glowing reviews. . . and boy am I paying for it. Started having symptoms almost immediately after eating. Do not eat here if you have Celiac Disease.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best meal I have had since my diagnosis. The bun on my turkey burger seemed so real...not grainy or firm. I even double checked that it was gluten free. Several gluten free salad dressing choices and the waiter even asked several people until he had a definite confirmation of gluten free. They have a gluten free menu including desert so you don't have to search out and guess what is available.

But it does specifically make that warning that...we do our best to keep it clean for gluten intolerance but no guarantee as there is no designated cooking space or fryer. It's a risk.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ordered the Moroccan chicken, had a slice of my husband’s GF pizza and some of the chocolate chip pizookie with vanilla ice cream. I’m very sensitive to eating out so this was a risky one. It turned out delicious and I didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best GF pizza! They really made sure there was no cross contamination both times we ate here. Monday is buy one get one half off on pizzas.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They are fantastic. I have celiac and and never get sick. They even have a gluten free pazooki!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They had a really good crust and the pizza was super tasty. It was a bit pricey, though. Over $16 for an eight inch pizza.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They provide you with a menu with a list of what food allergens are in each of their menu items it made it so easy to choose. And was not glutened

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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They do not have gluten free buns and the lettuce wrap I received was a bunch of cut up lettuce so it was impossible to hold. The waitress tried to tell me I'd be fine with the fries even though there is no dedicated fryer. I didn't appreciate her acting like she knew my level of sensitivity better than I do. Very presumptuous.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Excellent (and delicious!) gluten free options. Love this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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This place was fantastic. Huge gf and/or vegan menu. Amazing food. And they are certified gluten free. Just amazing. Wish they had one in Portland.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Amazing gluten free thin crust pizza! Would definitely go there again. Celiac friendly, and very nice people who are careful when making the food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Had lunch there, they have an awesome GF menu, it's not huge but I felt better knowing what's in the food and they have a very good GF pizza crust.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Food was great

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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One of the best gf pepperoni pizza I've had since being celiac.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Not many GF options but they have good GF pizza a great ceasar salad AND a great GF dessert!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Have been here twice for gluten free pizza! The staff is super nice an the pizza is awesome! Will definitely go again!

Updated 12 years ago read full review

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pizza was amazing best one i had yet and they had beer and a real dessert

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Have been a handful of times without getting sick. The staff are often not very knowledgeable about celiac however they do take it seriously. For a quick lunch it’s a good option.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Celiac

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I have eaten here several times and was glad they have options including dessert. However this time I ordered the salmon and asked which sauces were gf and was given the cherry chipotle sauce as a replacement. After throwing up for hours after dinner we looked it up and wheat is in that sauce. Now I'm sad to lose another restaurant option because it seemed like they were pretty aware and careful.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Symptomatic Celiac

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We had a delicious meal! The GF pizza my husband ordered was excellent and the beef tips, asparagus, and mashed potatoes I had were delicious. They even have a GF pazookie with ice cream!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Our waitress was very informative about the gluten friendly menu. I chose their double cut pork chop and to be honest it was the best I have ever had. Nice selection of gluten free sides to go along with the pork chop

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

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GF options were good and the food was good. Unfortunately I got glutened and was very sick after eating there. I think it was the salad dressing. When I asked which dressings were GF the server didn’t know. She went and asked and said they all were. Being that this is a rare occurrence, I should have avoided having any of the dressings, but I made a bad call and had a side salad anyway. Unsure if I would try to eat there again or not.

Safety


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

— Not very

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?

— Good

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