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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

17 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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2300 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Hostess knew; server did not. Server confused sensitive with intolerant. Not good.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Totally not worth the effort. Find me GF says GF menu - they do not have separate menu Called a few times during and could not get thru to representative. Stopped by during the day spoke to staff at elevator entrance - was told wings were not fried (untrue) and that they could prepare almost anything GF - first red flag - tried the place anyways - server totally uneducated about GF - kept saying we could have certain items "unless you had severe allergy or celiacs". ordered the strip steak w/o wine sauce and ended up sick after meal - BOOOO Jimmy Buffet,,,,

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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This place has no gluten free burger buns and not many options for those who are gluten free

Updated 8 years 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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I had every intention of eating here. But when I went for lunch, the options seemed very limited. I honestly didn't wait for the server to tell me what I would have assumed to be 'you can have a salad or a burger without the bun.' I did have Ace Pineapple cider though which I'd never had before. It was delicious and the bartender was great! I'd go back for a drink.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This used to be our favorite place for lunch in Waikiki. We used to dream about the amazing nachos. Now that it is under new management they do not have a designated fryer. And now they add flour to thicken the chili. The staff tried very hard to help me find something else. I did have a nice meal but I'm not sure it will be on our list of places to go next time.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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No gluten free menu available at this location, Honolulu , waitress could only name tacos as gluten free on menu

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Went last night very rude only have two gluten free items Many empty tables understaffed Will not go back!!! almost walked out Told us a 30 minute wait and when we took a table in the bar anticipating ordering a drink and waiting they said that we could not do that. The bluten free is false advertising

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Hey guys, just to let everyone know they are redoing their menu and DO NOT have gluten free buns right now. They may have them again in the future but as of October 12 2014 they don't have them. Our server was super knowledgeable about what I could do with my burger instead, and understood my major disappointment. The gluten free menu for now is the regular menu with GF options highlighted with a marker

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fabulous GF service! They have a GF menu including burgers (with bun) and fries!! Absolutely great place! Staff is well trained.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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This place is great! you can get anything with a gluten free bun and the burgers are fantastic. Will be returning.

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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The gf menu was small but good enough. A burger and fries cooked in a separate fryer was good enough for me! Oh, and I found out that the Oasis frozen mix is gf which was awesome!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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They have gluten-free menus in addition to the waitress checking with the chef on certain ingredients in question that aren't on the gluten-fee menu. Recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Great choice if you just want to have a Cheeseburger with a gluten free bun! It was very good. The fries are gluten free also.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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They sent us the manager to make sure the fish we ordered for our kid was gluten free. Great service and food

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Gluten free bun. Do not have a GF menu but chef comes out and explains all that they can do.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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We got there about 3pm, but still waited for a table for 8 people. Our server was nice. Gluten free items were marked on the menu, but there weren't many choices besides salad and burgers. I got the volcano nachos and a side of fries because they had a separate fryer. I asked if the chili on the nachos was gluten free, and the server said it was. The nachos were tasty, but huge, and the fries were perfect. Nothing was marked from the kitchen, so I had to confirm with the food runner that my fries were gluten free. Made me nervous, but I didn't have any reactions.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch

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Very fun environment at Pigeon Forge location. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten and we felt very comfortable. Gluten free items marked on menu. Fair variety but seemed like more burgers, fries, salads type place. We usually avoid appetizers because not many options at places, but they had huge table size GF nacho appetizer. My GF daughter loved it! We couldn’t even finish them all! Separate fryer and really liked the fries. Would go back if had the option.

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?

— 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

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Good food. Items are marked. Waitress was not knowledgeable on procedures for preparing food and food was not marked coming out. It makes me nervous as a celiac patient but we were on vacation and this a good stop.

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?

— Good

Gluten Intolerant

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Had a bunless burger (they do have GF buns but I just prefer it without) Waitress informed me the fries were gluten free and have a dedicated fryer. I did have a reaction to something. The fries did have seasoning on them. All plates came out the same and at the same time making me nervous from the start.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Celiac

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We ate here during our day exploring Key West. My daughter with Celiac’s disease got the kids cheeseburger in paradise with fries. The server was very knowledgeable about food allergies. When our meal was brought out there was a ticket with my daughter’s meal to show that they had prepared the meal gluten free. This was a first for us and we appreciate the attention to detail. She enjoyed her meal and did not get sick.

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
  • 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?

— 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

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