GW Fins

27 recent ratings
$$$ • Seafood Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
24 ratings

As rated by the community

808 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
From the owner

On safety—GW Fins is well-equipped to handle gluten-free needs. Much of our menu is gluten-free or can be slightly modified to remove any wheat products. We also have a deep fryer that is dedicated to only gluten-free items.

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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


The staff was excellent and very attentive to my gluten and soy allergy. They made sure everything I ordered was safe for me to eat. They also provided a gluten and soy free corn bread prior to dinner. Didn’t need a separate menu, the waiter told me right up front what I could eat, or what meals could be modified. The food was absolutely amazing.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 month ago read full review

Celiac

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They went out of their way to make sure my food was gf. They have melt-in-your-mouth homemade biscuits.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This place was AMAZING!!!! Staff was knowledgeable about gluten free/celiac. They asked about allergies right when we sat down. Their website notes they have a separate fryer! I had the $50 feast and our waiter walked me through what I could have in it! They have a gluten free corn muffin with a sauce on the top that is to die for! 10/10 did not make me feel sad for having celiac at all!!! I’m writing this the day after and 0 reaction! I would recommend for anyone, especially celiacs!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 4 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Spoon bread (its corn based)
Scorpionfish ceviche
Scalibut will change your life
GW Fins gluten-free menu
Gluten-Free at GW Fins
Amazing food. Celiac friendly. The chef and staff are very knowledgeable and they have a completely separate frier for foods like calamari. So good!
Special gf bread delivery
Scallop dish and swordfish dish
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Overall Rating

Review


The staff was super attentive and knowledgeable about GF concerns including special alternative options such as a GF corn muffin in lieu of biscuits . The food was the best of any meal we had in New Orleans. The scallops were to die for. Overall a perfectly safe dining experience makes this a "must eat there"!!

Safety


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

— Very

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 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was very knowledgeable about what I could have and how dishes were made. There are only a few things on their menu that cannot be made gluten free. Everything is cooked to order so they take care preventing cross contamination. They give you the option of a delicious corn spoon bread topped with butter and chives in place of the normal complementary biscuit. Everyone at my table agreed that the spoon bread was far better than the biscuit. Fun to have the more desirable plate for once. Food was excellent and there are plenty of GF deserts available too. Pricey but you definitely get your moneys worth and they don’t skimp you on portion size. Will definitely return.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 months ago read full review

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Delicious, great service, super accommodating - all around wonderful evening. The warm corn cake with melted lobster butter they brought me since I couldn’t have the biscuits was next level yummy! Can’t wait to go back again.

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 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The most amazing meal I’ve ever had. Went here for my birthday and everyone was so knowledgeable. We got shared appetizers for the table, and the ones that needed to be modified to be gf came out with a separate piece for me with a colored toothpick in it. The gf spoonbread to start was unreal. The entire meal was so delicious, the ambience was fantastic, our waiters were knowledgeable and funny and asked every single person from the get go if they had any allergies. Didn’t make me feel like a burden at all!! This was definitely on the pricier side, but so so worth it. Delicious and safe food and desserts. Can’t ask for anything better for my birthday meal!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fabulous food. While the service was good, for such a high-end restaurant, I expected the server to have better knowledge of the menu. With that being said, once we have a conversation, we were able to order many things, and the food was delicious.

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Dedicated gf fryer!!!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Overall Rating

Review


5 stars all around. There wasn’t a separate gluten free menu but the server was very knowledge and even brought me a spoon bread since I couldn’t have the biscuits. Food was delicious, service was outstanding. Definitely would come back again.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Celiac

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My meal was amazing. The server knew what to do with gluten free. His greeting included asking if there were allergies. He helped me with menu options and still had to have chef sign off on it. I felt very safe. They even brought me an order of spoon bread since I couldn’t eat the biscuits. I had the shrimp appetizer, scalibut for entree, spoon bread on the side. 😋

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

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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My dinner here was absolutely unforgettable. I felt like I was in great hands with our server, who asked if anyone had allergies. I was the only one with an “allergy” (celiac) but it’s worth noting that there was a person in our party who didn’t feel comfortable with the menu and they accommodated a custom order in a very gracious and generous manner. I had a salad with brûléed figs (life-changing), goat cheese, blueberries, candies walnuts and balsamic reduction. My entree was Parmesan crusted sheepshead with lump crab, asparagus, and Meyer lemon beurre blanc. It was easily one of the best meals I’ve had. Oh and their gluten free bread was RIDICULOUSLY good. I don’t know how to describe it other than super savory and buttery and just plain delicious.

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing food!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Celiac

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Review


The server was very knowledgeable about what menu items were gluten free and what could be done gluten free.

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

Overall Rating

Review


Our waiter Ryan was a gem of a human and double checked with my multiple food allergies that they could accommodate and not did they! I head the sheepshead fish and it was spectacular. Even had a lovely sorbet for dessert. 10/10 would recommend. No gluten free menu but waitstaff and kitchen were knowledgeable and accommodating

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Wonderful meal. Great service. Gluten-free items were not marked on the menu, but my server was knowledgeable about what contained gluten on the menu. I recommend noting dietary needs when making the reservation. They made fresh gluten-free bread for me when I arrived.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Overall Rating

Review


The most amazing service ever! I had the scallops and they accommodated my GF needs amazingly! Even understood that I needed Tito’s! They also brought me GF cornbread!!!

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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Review


The worst. No clue about what a gluten allergy is. I’d avoid at all costs.

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?

— 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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They had many GF options. Although we were a little disappointed to find out that most of the fried appetizers couldn’t be done in the GF fryer. Almost all main courses can be GF and several desserts

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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


GW Finns makes the podium on the top three meals I've ever dined. Incredible. Wonder ambiance, attentive friendly staff at all levels, well informed staff on gluten and gluten free foods. Then the good.... Oh My! It's over the top. Go there. Scallops and bluefin tuna were both phenomenal with multilayered flavors and textures of ingredients. Excellent wine list.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Overall Rating

Review


Just go, and thank me later. Everything was delicious and they can make about 90% of the menu gf, they have a dedicated kitchen and fryer as well. I had spoon bread, gf fried calamari, swordfish entree with gf fried shrimp. Well worth it.

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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about gluten free. Almost everything can be made gf. And the homemade gf spoon bread is a special treat. Menu changes often with seasonal catch. Recommend!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Food was fantastic! Derek was out waiter and was extremely knowledgeable about what was or could be gluten-free. Every employee we interacted with was outstanding in their attitude and knowledge of the food. Will definitely be back!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing staff and very educated on most dietary allergens. first question was "any food allergies or restrictions" and then they went above and beyond. they gave my wife bread...and me a custom celiac safe cornbread with cream sauce..that was amazing. they knew the menu and allergens perfectly. and best of all...the food was absolutely amazing and perfectly prepaired. if michelin rated in new orleans this would be would easily earn stars. Enjoy it and we will be back!

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
  • 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I had the best meal in NOLA. Fried calamari, fish with scallops and shrimp risotto, and flourless cake. I wanted to come back here every night of my trip

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Best food ever! Love the gf bread and scallops and swordfish. Most of the menu is gf. And everything fried is with cornmeal. Best creme brulee I've ever had too!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Amazing food with many options. Service was outstanding. One of the best meals I’ve ever had.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent food. Excellent service. Staff were well informed about celiac. Dedicated gluten free fryer. I highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent!! Staff was knowledgeable and very willing to accommodate and always triple checked my food was GF. They gave me my own table bread and there are 3 GF dessert options (I tried them all!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Wonderful service the servers were knowledgable, and careful even providing gluten free corn bread instead of rolls. The majority of the menu is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was very knowledgeable. No concerns about cross contamination. So many options to choose from.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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These guys are very knowledgeable, and willing to help you. They are happy to tweak and check to accommodate.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Spoon bread is a must. Gf seafood gumbo... and fried soft shell crab in a gf fryer. This place is a gf dream!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Amazing dinner. Staff was very knowledgeable and chef double checked our entire order to make sure it was gluten free. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you're coming to town.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Sever was able to tell me what was GF. Apps and entrees are not marked on the menu. The food was delicious. Very nice atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The highlight of our trip! Excellent and plentiful gf options including gf spoonbread that they served while everyone else was eating biscuits. The food was outstanding and I will come back to this place every time I visit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Scallops and risotto were amazing. At first I wasn’t impressed because the waiter seemed like he had a bit of a cavalier attitude but he took it seriously and we didn’t have any problem.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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GW Fins has always been one of my favorites when in NOLA. Excellent food, great service, other than the Hostess being a bit on the rude side, everything from this Restaurant is amazing. The waiter was very nice on pointing out the GF meals, since they don’t have a GF menu, however, I GOT GLUTENED. After pointing out that I have Celiac =Gluten allergic, they still messed up. If you plan to go: make reservations because they say is “open table” but when you get in, that’s the first thing they ask, as far as GF FOOD I recommend sticking to the basics.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Server was very knowledgeable regarding gf options. I got the swordfish and it was so good!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Overall, we had a good experience. Server was polite and attentive with menu questions, but after having gone through the available GF options, she returned to let us know she had given us the wrong info on several entrees which were not gluten free. I had the wood grilled steak and vegetables ( minus the Brabant potatoes and house made Worcester) and it was very good. No reactions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was extremely knowledgeable and the chef ensured my stuff was fried on a dedicated frier. They also have gluten-free flour, which can be substituted for most things, except some classics like the dirty rice, gumbo, etc. they even brought me Yucca Chips so I can partake in some of the appetizers.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Fine dining and great service. No gf menu because they fix what you want.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The staff was amazing! Super accommodating for all my allergies! I'm more than Gluten free, so I'm a bit of a pain, and they still accommodated me! My food was perfect!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I was very wary about eating here as I severely react to the smallest amount of gluten. The waiter was very knowledgeable said they could prep my meal however was needed. I ordered the parmesan crusted fish and didn’t have a reaction! Hands down my new favorite place to eat.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Amazing appetizer to dinner to dessert! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Most all items on the menu are gluten safe. I left an extremely happy person. Couldn't have asked for any better. Please go, you won't regret :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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