Kalahari Resorts

We had a decent experience, which is definitely much better than a bad one. I had read many reviews stating that they were out of gluten free buns, so we made sure to ask. One restaurant said they were out, but the restaurant in lobby said they did. We asked them multiple times to ensure that they had some, but after we all ordered they came out to say they are out of buns and could serve us our burgers on toast instead. We ended up ordering gluten free fish tacos, gluten free buffalo wings, and gluten free fries. None of the restaurants have dedicated fryers, but we were told every restaurant can bake your fries in the oven for you. The fries were pretty tasty, but the fish tacos were bland and had little flavor. The wings were good, but cost $2 a wing. Thankfully we all seem healthy and they were knowledgeable about gluten free, but I definitely wouldn’t ever eat here again.

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

— Somewhat

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
• 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for peanut-free
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Last night my and family and I went to Double cut and I specifically told our waitress that I have celiac disease! She assured me that the chief would cook everything separately from the other foods that aren’t gluten free!!! Weelllllllllllll, I got sick! So sick that my feet swelled up, I looked 6mos pregnant, my hands swelled up and I had a massive migraine! This was not celiac disease friendly AT ALL! What I ordered was a salad, mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts!!! Having celiac disease is not a choice!!!!

My company hosts a weekend at Kalahari once a year. We get a catered supper, eat at the buffet, and get ice cream at the sweets shop. I have Celiac, I get sick within 15 min. of eating something that contains or has come into contact with gluten. In multiple visits, I have NEVER gotten sick. When I tell the staff I have Celiac and all them to clean the scoops, utensils, etc., no one looks confused or like they think I'm nuts. They change gloves, get a clean scoop, etc. Always a great experience. For that alone, we keep returning.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The ice cream parlor in the hotel used the same spoon for the gluten free ice cream which was beyond contanimated. My son got extremely sick and we lost 2 days of vacation.

Celiac friendly?

No

I went to "Safari Snacks" near the water park and got the gluten free pepperoni pizza. They were very good about cross contamination. It was delicious!

Go to double cut.... the restaurant attached. It is more but worth not getting sick.

Staff was very educated on gluten and cross contamination ...... and gluten free bread! Lots of selections on the gfree menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

we went to the Sandusky Ohio Kalahari and had a great time. I was told ahead of time to ask at any of the restraunts to ask for gf menu, we only went to the more fast food place by water park entrance and got a great burger on a gf bun, second time a grilled chicken sandwich. both with fries. it was all cooked separate, seemed like in a different area, took a little longer but worth it. no reaction and they had Hellman's Mayo packets even! there was atleast 2 people in the restraunts both times that knew what they were doing (register people weren't as sure of things). I'm sure the sit down restraunts upstairs were even better but we stayed by the water the whole time. they also offered gf pizza but I have a dairy allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing experience. Several restaurant choices. I had a GF wrap, sandwich and pizza while I was there. The waitress was SO knowledgable. I'll be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Kalahari does have GF buns and seemed knowledgeable. Neither my daughter nor I had any reaction to their food, however the bread was extremely dry and flavorless (tasted like Schar's). We found the food to be very overpriced, as 4 adult lunches, plus two kids meals came out to about $80.

Celiac friendly?

Yes