BlackStone

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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503 Westbury Dr Ste 1
Iowa City, IA 52245

Most Recent Reviews


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While the menu has gluten free labels, and while I talked with my waiter before ordering to make sure my steak and salad would be gluten free. The steak came with a side of demi-glace on the same page that I was told as they set it on the table was not gluten free, and half way though the salad I found a crouton. I can't recommended this place even a little for anyone who needs their meal to be gluten free.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Our waiter was very knowledge about celiac disease. We asked about a current special appetizer and if it was GF and he was quick to offer to talk to the cool about it. He returned with substitute options for the chips to make the dish gf. He confirmed that I have celiac disease, not just gf preference, and said that he had already spoken with the cook about making sure he was the sole person taking care of our order. The menu has several GF options marked very clearly, and they will substitute buns and flatbreads for GF options. I ordered a Mediterranean Chicken dish that was full of flavor and a welcome break from ordering a burger with a sad GF bun. He was extra mindful to add an allergy alert to our order as an extra precaution. The server earned a generous tip and we will return when we're back in town!

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

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

Other


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

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Good food and polite staff

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
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

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Ate there yesterday with my sister who has Celiac. We expressly stated she had Celiac and needed to eat gluten free. She ordered the gluten free version of the Blackstone Supreme flatbread (item had a "GF" symbol next to it on the menu to indicate it had a gluten free version). She got very sick in the middle of the night so the food definitely had some form of gluten in it.

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?

— Some

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


I really enjoyed the flatbread and burgers!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not much of GF options - only burgers with GF buns which I enjoyed when I'm in mood for burgers. I didn't get sick.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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beware! the gluten free menu does NOT indicate their food is safe. I'm Celiac and have gotten really sick from their food, twice. Not sure if it is their grill, a contaminated fryer for the chips (which also had copious amounts of MSG), or the GF bun, but I'd skip going here and head to Culvers.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I like this place and have never gotten sick here. The food is good and the service is usually great. A little pricey for what it is but worth the peace of mind not to get poisoned. Clearly labeled gf menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place has a gluten free menu, but the restaurant doesn't have many gf options. I use to go here often for their burgers, but the quality of food has went down, price has gone up, and staff has messed up my orders multiple times. There is nothing unique about this place, just another burger/salad place for us celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Expensive, not a whole lot to chose from as far as gluten free. They do offer gluten free bread for hamburger and gluten free for flat breads but on two options on both burgers and flat breads. In addition there is a two dollar up charge for gluten free. In all the meal was ok not great and for the money not worth it! There are far better choices in the IC area for gluten free.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 11 years ago read full review

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