The Lobster Pot

In Ptown for the day and chose to eat at the restaurant because they had a gluten free menu. Told hostess and server we were gluten free, ordered from the gluten free menu. Our appetizer came with regular baguette slices, and my salad came with the toasted sesame dressing which the gluten free menu specifically said to avoid. Beware and be cautious if you eat here. They are not careful and clearly do not train their staff, despite promoting gluten free options.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

I come here every time I’m in PTown for lobster! Delicious, knowledgeable and I’ve never gotten sick!

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

— Very

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

The lobster grilled cheese is delicious! It comes with potato salad which was also very good. Separate gf menu, but you will need to ask for it.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

— Excellent

Large gf menu. I ordered grilled halibut with roasted potatoes. No gluten or dairy. Waiter asked kitchen about sauces and knew what was gf and df. Yummy meal.

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

— Somewhat

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

They will give you a GF menu upon request. I had the lobster grilled cheese, which was very good. I can’t have onion, so opted for roasted red potatoes.

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

— Very

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

I was told that the owner is celiac, GF bread offered didn’t really reflect much taste. I did have a Lobster entrée and it was fine. These folks are famous and their prices reflect that they know it. Service was mediocre.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

— Average

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

The black pepper shrimp and Reuben lobster rolls were amazing. One of the best meals I’ve had in New England. I didn’t get sick.

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

— Very

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

Had a wonderful lunch. Had the grilled Halibut with lemon caper sauce and mashed potatoes. Washed it all down with a watermelon mojito. Waitress was very knowledgeable and after clearing all the hurdles brought me GF bread.

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious and safe!

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

— Very

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

Gluten free menu

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

— Not very

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

Great separate gluten free menu. Lots of choices and they even bring gluten free bread.

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

— Very

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

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

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

A stop at the lobster pot is always on our agenda when in ptown. Food is delish and I’ve never gotten sick. They have a to go location now as well and can make you a lobster roll (well sandwich) on gf bread that was very good. Highly recc

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

The staff is very knowledgeable, and accommodating for celiacs. They claim there is no cross contamination, and are careful to keep dishes separate. The food is as delicious as it was before my diagnosis a year ago. Been going there for 25 years.

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

If you have celiac, do not go here. My boyfriend and I placed a to-go order using the GF menu and confirmed twice on the phone that the food could be prepared safely for a severe gluten allergy. When we received the food, real bread had been placed in a container in the bag, so my boyfriend went back into the restaurant to confirm that the two entrees had been prepared GF and was told they had. We poured dressing on the salad from the container included with the salad, and I tasted soy sauce on the first bite. We called the restaurant and were told this dressing is not GF (“but we placed it in a separate container”). Practices seem sloppy at best, with poor communication about allergies and celiac. They are not prepared to safely serve from their GF menu. Go to Box Lunch, Ciro & Sal’s, or Pepe’s for a safe meal!

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

UN. REAL. I don’t have celiac, so I cannot speak to that, however I got the raw oysters, Portuguese soup and pan seared lobster. INCREDIBLE. They also have gluten free da which bread which I asked for toasted with my soup. So yummy! Julie was our waiter, she was great.

Clambake was excellent. Out of GF beer. Waiter was knowledgeable.

Yes there is a large GF menu, yes staff is nice and knowledgeable, but my Nima sensor found gluten when I tested the grilled halibut with mango butter. So sad because it looked so yummy.

Celiac friendly?

No

The blackened chicken sandwich was amazing. Also loved their potato salad. The GF bread was so good!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food was really good. They have a big gf menu. I had the blackened scallops with mashed potatoes.

Has a GF menu, good GF bread (contains oats but I was fine), plenty of seafood, soup, and salad options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We sat upstairs in the lounge. Amazing view!! Bartenders were great. They serve Tito’s GF vodka. I ordered lobster roll on GF bread and it was delicious. Husband had Caesar salad with seafood salad and loved his meal as well. Would definitely recommend

Very accommodating - have eaten there twice and never got sick. GF lobster roll and Tito’s Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade are amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great service mashed potatoes were great, swordfish was rubbery.

Excellent lobster rolls, extremely knowledgeable staff. I always get one to go when I’m in town. Takeout just as safe as eating in.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am very sensitive celiac.....and I devoured their food. I had a lobster and French fries in a dedicated fryer. It was heavenly. Wait staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely would go back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good gluten free menu and the staff take allergies seriously.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very responsive to my needs. The sever immediately questioned if I had an “allergy” or preference when he saw I had the GF menu. The selections were very good. The food was very good and presented well. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best lobster roll in Ptown. I didn’t care for the potato salad but the side salad was decent. Server was knowledgeable and they have a separate GF menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved it here! Separate GF menu with a wide selection. They even have GF bread to start with. The wait staff is friendly and well trained, and the food is out of this world. The oceanside view is a plus.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The hostess told me her sister owns or runs the place and she is gluten free. They have a separate gluten free menu with a great array of choices. The lobster avocado cocktail and calamari were both great. I was safe eating here and other celiacs should be, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very knowledgeable. I had the calamari and lobster salad roll. Both were delicious. I’m strongly gluten sensitive and had no reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yes the food was AMAZING, however I was glutened. They had a separate dedicated GF menu, which I so appreciate. They even had the mixed drinks marked GF. Fun atmosphere as well.

Celiac friendly?

No

The staff was knowledgeable about gluten precautions. The lobster grilled cheese was great and was prepared separately from the non-gf sandwiches.

Gluten free menu, lobster grilled cheese was perfection! Very accommodating for GF

Dinner was amazing! Huge portions. Charlie was a riot!! Definitely coming back!

gluten free menu. lots of options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Large GF menu - excellent service

I had the grilled 3 cheese sandwich with lobster, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers on the best gluten free bread ever. I would drive the 10+ hours back just for that!!

the staff was amazing! the food was fabulous! had the lobster salad on the best GF bread I've ever had! highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So delicious. Huge gf menu. Only wish they had gf buns for their lobster roll instead of bread. Would have gotten 5 stars if they had.

The staff here are unbelievably friendly and accommodating. The have a separate GF menu with so many options (mostly seafood). I got the sea scallops with herb butter, and they were perfectly cooked and very very flavorful. It's fairly pricey for the portions, but very good.

It's a very busy kitchen especially during the summer lunch hour, but even with Celiac, I was okay afterwards. I'd be careful, though.

Huge GF menu with knowledgable servers. Was really good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic GF menu. Great service. Awesome view.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free bread with lobster was excellent.

Staff was very hospitable and food was great! Highly recommend. GF bread was yummy and the lobster salad was perfect.

Update: As of the summer of '14 they now have an awesome gf oat bread you can order their paninis on! And they checked the grill for me to protect against contamination. Great place got even better.

While the menu cautions against cross contamination, I can say I've eaten here dozens of times over the years without ever getting sick despite being super sensitive. I recommend a plainer dish to avoid contamination in the kitchen. The tuna sashimi is great, but I've gotten by with lobster salad plenty of times as well. Just be sure to talk with your server, or even a manager if you feel uncomfortable. Avoid the rush hours of 12-3, 5-7 during the summer if you want the best service because they do get swamped.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the lobster roll sans roll. They did put it in a lettuce wrap. The potato salad was not my favorite. A lot of mayo.