Boulevard Clams

Advertisement on board on the boulevard “Gluten-free Crab cakes”. Went inside ordered 3 they asked if I wanted them cooked? I said sure! The three crab cakes $6.95ea cooked $38.93 total. I asked why? They said I need to pay my kitchen staff. Not cool….

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Certified gluten free crab cakes. Called and spoke with owner/manager and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. Took care of the order himself. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. Daughter Celiac and very sensitive and did not get sick! Thankful she was able to enjoy an ordered out meal.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Saw the gluten-free crabcakes advertised on the marquee and decided to check it out... I have celiac so avoiding cross contamination is huge for me. I had the Manhattan clam chowder, crabcakes, and peanut butter blast without a problem. The server, while not super knowledgeable, wasn't afraid to ask questions of those in the kitchen. Here's the thing:they get their crabcakes shipped in from an outside company, so they while gf, hey aren't necessarily fresh.... Also, they couldn't guarantee that anything else in the kitchen besides the certified gf options (1entree, 1 appetizer, 1 dessert) were gf, so limited options

They advertise GF crab cakes but when I inquired how they would prepare, separate pan, utensils, I received a smirky response like what I was asking something ridiculous. They are ridiculous for advertising gluten free when it is NOT gluten free! Btw, it was a nature individual behind the counter that assisted me! I walked out and would not recommend this place! I am a very sensitive celiac to cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Fantastic dinner! Fresh and very celiac friendly