Captain George's Seafood

4 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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5363 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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Overall Rating

Review


Great experience! I read the reviews on here and decided to give it a try! Chef Edgar walked me around the buffet as the prior reviews promised and there were so many options!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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I’ve never felt so safe at a buffet before! I told the waitress I was gluten free and she had chef Edgar come out to talk with me. He walked me around the buffet and told me everything I could eat and what to avoid. The only area I was really worried about cross-contamination was the salad bar so I skipped that. Everything else was separated enough that I felt comfortable trying the buffet. If you don’t though there’s menus with entrees you can order that the kitchen will prepare gluten free. I loved getting to eat so many options and it felt so exciting to just keep going up and eat! They also had just made their gravy (and consequently some of their gravy/meat dishes) gluten free. I included some pictures of some of the food I had. Now there are only two gluten free desserts rice pudding and chocolate pudding which both looked good but I filled up on crab instead of going for the dessert. I would definitely recommend trying this buffet, it really is a special treat for a celiac to get to eat so much food at a buffet and feel so safe!

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


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is very good. Chef Edgar came and walked us thru the buffet showing us what we could eat. Lots of choices. Even made us som gf brownies to order that was delicious. It set well. No tummy issues. If your in the are it is definitely worth stopping and eating. The staff was very attentive as well they kept our drinks full the whole time we were there.

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

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood

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Gluten-Free at Captain George's Seafood
Gluten-Free at Captain George's Seafood
Seafood from the buffet
A few of the options from buffet
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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Edgar came from the kitchen to walk me through the buffet. There were plenty of options. I didn’t go away hungry. I’d return.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Chef came out and showed me everything I could have, surprised at the amount of options even though I came mostly for the crab legs, which were good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The buffet is by far THE BEST and our server Zak took it over the top! He was very knowledgeable, personable, professional, and attentive!! The food was exceptionally tasty. The only unfortunate part of the visit is there are only 2 gluten free desserts: chocolate pudding and Rice pudding, prayerfully more desserts will be added by my next visit!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They will tell you what you can have from buffet or make u safe items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


First time coming and loved my experience! We were sat in the more intimate Williamsburg room, which was very pretty. The servers were super nice and attentive, and one of the chefs, Monty, came out to walk me through what I could eat on the buffet since I can't have gluten.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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one of the chefs will walk around the buffet and tell you what you can have. plenty of options. if you want something that's not gf on the buffet , they will make it gf for you in the back as possible. still my favorite place when I'm in town.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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It’s a buffet but they have a separate app to scan to see what is gluten free on the buffet for the gf person! Also, they will prepare something for you without the sauce or seasoning in the back on separate pan. And they check on you throughout the meal. It’s the first all you can eat that does that! Amazing experience and worth the money!

Safety


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

— Very

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

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?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


When I arrived at the restaurant I told our waiter that I have celiacs and he had the manager come to our table. When the manager arrived he had a card with a QR code for me to scan. It brought me to a list of food allergies, I choose gluten and wheat of course. There was a large list of food allergies or even just preferences. After I submitted my response it brought me to a list of all of the food on the buffet that I could eat. He also informed me that the chicken,steak, and salmon were not gluten free because of the seasoning, but they could cook them in the back for me at no additional charge. He also offered to do the same thing with other items I didn’t see on the menu, within reason of course! They even had gf dessert options icecream, cookies, rice pudding, and chocolate pudding. The food was delicious and I had not symptoms after eating here. The service was AMAZING!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Hashimoto's

Overall Rating

Review


This place was great! The manager was very well informed of gluten in the food. They had me scan a QR code where I chose the allergy items and it brought up exactly the foods I was able to eat from the buffet. They also informed me of a new Udi's gluten free snickerdoodle cookie they had just gotten in. They also gave me a specific gluten free menu that could be ordered from as well. Overall, I was very impressed.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Overall Rating

Review


I was nervous to come here after reading some reviews but have no fear. I had an amazing experience. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and her husband,Will, was the head manager. Great team and great service. Will took me around the buffer and explained what I could have and couldn't. He was amazing! The buffet has more than I expected on it. Definitely enough for me to justify the cost. Anything I couldn't have, he offered to prepare it in the kitchen safely. I have celiacs so he even explained the Rice pudding was GF BUT was prepared in their kitchen around four so offered me a GF packaged cookie or brownie they have which they warm up for you safely. Great experience and looking to come back again. Just remember to ask for Will!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Overall Rating

Review


Great seafood! Definitly will return!

Fwiw, I *exclusively* ate crab legs, muscles, and steamed shrimp and was very happy with that. If you want variety beyond that, then this place isn't for you.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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