Blondie's Plate

UPDATE: news has come out now that the owner and employees engage in explicitly racist and sexist behavior behind the scenes, including sexually harassing employees and threatening local immigrant business owners with slurs and violence. I will never return to this restaurant. https://www.liberationnews.org/sequim-washington-community-to-protest-racism-at-local-restaurant/

This place went above and beyond when I told them I had celiac to make sure my meal was not only safe, but delicious. Our server (I think her name was Sydney?) was wonderful and went back to talk to the kitchen multiple times, ask me if I had any other allergies, and clearly explain to me what they could and could not do for me with full transparency—I felt very safe! I had gluten free pesto pasta with veggies, all cooked on clean cookware, and it was delicious. They do not have a dedicated fryer or totally separate prep space, so make sure to be clear about your needs and they will help recommend what you should and shouldn’t have. I forgot to ask them about the pasta water, so just hoping it was made separately.

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?

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

This was a delightful meal. We ate dinner here and the staff was friendly, understanding, and clear. The non-gf meals were reportedly quite good. I ordered a gf roasted half-chicken, which was delicious. The menu had gluten free options marked, although the fried chicken (marked gf) was in a shared frier so not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the person who rated it down for being crowded is crazy. yes, it is tight, it's in a tiny old Presbyterian church. The food is AMAZING. it is SO good. The portions are small, but they are supposed to be, it's a small plate (tapas) restaurant. I highly recommend it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When this restaurant first opened the staff stated GF items were not cross contaminated. Over time and several visits we realized the whole kitchen is exposed to gluten including the fryer. I am amazed they can list items as GF when they are cooked in cross contaminated oils and cooked in the same pans. Had high hopes for this location and should be avoided if you are in fact allergic to wheat or trying to avoid it.

Celiac friendly?

No

We ate here on recommendations from find me gluten free the food was delicious. But would give it a $$$$ for the prices. Everything is alacarte. We had the beet salad, calamari (delicious), lamb kabobs and pork with coconut red curry. Service was great. Would definitely come back. The sauces went well with meats. Just FYI it is Northwest small plate.