Mac's Shack

13 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Appetizers, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Clam Chowder, Fries, Soup
Safety Rating
13 ratings

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91 Commercial St
Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing! We were told at check in for a table about the vast gluten free options. We passed the time waiting for a table with delicious great white cocktails, raw oysters, and cocktail shrimp. The staff was fun and kind on a busy Friday night. Our server told me about how the owner has celiacs and goes above and beyond to ensure a safe kitchen. Fried items are gluten free, and there are many poke items gluten free too. I ordered the fish and chips. It was light and crunchy on a big bed of fries. So good! There are more limits on dessert, but we had a great slice of flourless chocolate cake. Would totally visit again! Beautiful summer garden and atmosphere. Plus, all Mac locations are gluten free!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Best place for gf eating on the cape! All fried food is gf. They also have poke bowls, though sometimes the fish in them isn’t super fresh. They have locations up and down the Cape. And this location is BYOB!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Outstanding and so many options for GF! Safe and knowledgeable about allergies coming is a must on the cape

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 8 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Appetizers
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Clam Chowder
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Soup

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


Fish and chips. Lazy lobster in the background
Great white and raw bar
Gluten-Free at Mac's Shack
Gluten-Free at Mac's Shack
Cold Lobster roll on a gluten free bun!
Gluten free fried clam bellies, truffle fries, cole slaw and tarter sauce!
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Tips


Celiac

The tip above applies to Macs on the Pier, not Macs Shack :)

1 year ago
Celiac

The picnic tables are public and not exclusive to the restaurant. Bathrooms are located on the pier near the Harbormaster’s office

1 year ago

More Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Dedicated GF fryer. Owner has celiac disease and the staff is very knowledgable.

One of the very best places to go!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated gf dryer and lots of options. Owner is gf and changed menu for more gf options a couple of years ago. We were there last week of the season so fewer options (like no gf buns) but everything g was delicious and staff seemed really well trained.

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

Celiac

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Honestly the worst seafood meal I think I’ve ever had and I love seafood. So sadly disappointing. Lobster bisque was literally just a broth with nothing in it. The mussels tasted horrible. The fried clams were not crispy at all more like soggy old fried food and they forgot part of our order. Lots of gluten free choices but I would not waste your money on this less than subpar food.

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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place is the best. Well-marked menu that is mostly gf, plus a dedicated fryer. The best food, the best people, the safest experience. Love, love, love.

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Best GF fried food around, awesome safe sushi, owner celiac

Awesome

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

Celiac

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I was on my way to Provincetown and stopped for some dinner. Got the fried fish tacos and fries - they assured me they are all GF and have a dedicated fryer. Amazing! The fish was so fresh and delish and the fries I couldn’t stop eating. Can’t wait to go back!

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

Celiac

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Has the lobster bisque, fried whole belly clam strips and fried fish tacos!!! Have celiacs and feel absolutely fine! What a great place to eat!!!!

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Had a late lunch at this location. We had sushi, lobster mashed potatoes, fried fish tacos and fish and chips. All were delicious and my celiac daughter felt fine afterwards. The server took great care in ensuring our food was safe and made us feel at ease. Sadly, they were out of the clam chowder, but the food was so good, we are eating at the Chatham location for dinner another night on vacation and hoping to try the chowder then.

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Delicious! Very safe and they have an enormous gluten free menu. All the fried foods are GF, so no worries about fryer cross contamination AND incredible fried seafood. The fried shrimp and wave roll were my favorites, and my husband raved about the oysters. Also worth noting that they have several other locations on the Cape that also follow the same cross contamination procedures and have mostly the same menus. I ate at 3 locations throughout the week with no problems at all.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • 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?

— 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 takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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2022 - Much improved! Corn meal is used for fried food so it’s all GF plus the chowder. Top notch experience.

2017 Review - this rating is for Macs On the Pier on Wellfleet Harbor. it's a clam shack but none of the fried stuff is GF. the chowder is creamy and GF and good! All the soups are GF. My GF daughter had the shrimp cocktail and corn on the Cobb with chowder. it's a seafood shack but it's pricey.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great food and very knowledgeable!

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?

— Some

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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ALL fried food is gluten free!! And delicious ! I had fried clam bellies for the first time in 20 years. The service is great, thank you Sara! I have celiac and had no issues. Can’t wait to go again. Thank you Macs for a great meal!

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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I love Mac’s Shack. They have a clearly marked menu, knowledgeable waitstaff, and loads of safe gluten free fried food.

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


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Mac’s is amazing for celiac. I’ve been going here for my entire life but ever since being diagnosed with celiac, I can still go there. In the past year, they have made adjustments so the ENTIRE fryer is gluten free. Every single fried thing is safe (seafood, fries, etc). The menu marks which things are gluten free and then just make sure to tell your server that it’s an allergy and they will prevent cross contamination. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable and nice!! Never gotten sick here and I go about 5 times during my trip!!! Highly recommend :) and overall, the food is just very yummy in general!

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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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It sounds like they are slowly converting most of their menu to be GF - all foods that go in the fryer are GF ONLY. They do not serve any fried food that is not GF.

I have never had so many GF options I nearly ordered the entire menu. The waitress went above and beyond to walk us through the GF options and tell us how safe everything was. The food was AMAZING - my wife can eat gluten and she said that their fried food was some of the best she’s ever had even though it’s GF.

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
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing and have eaten here many times without any sickness. Such a great chance to have gf clam chowder!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Went twice to this place, had an acceptable gluten free experience the first time. The second time I came for dinner instead of lunch and I ordered an item on the menu marked gluten free and requested it gluten free. It came out with some sort of batter coating on it. I asked the waitress who was unsure with what it was and said it might be “just flour”. That’s a big red flag because I asked for it gluten free. The staff was good the first time I went for lunch but utterly clueless the second time.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good with a good number of GF options. HOWEVER there is at least one error in the items marked GF (the tamago is not GF). Have eaten here with my celiac son without incident but as always, know your stuff.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here w my child who has celiac. She had a burger w gf bun and a sushi roll, all were celiac friendly. The waiter didn’t seem to know much and they were too busy to cook fries gf for us. Overall a good choice though

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Mac's has so many gluten free options, and it's especially nice to enjoy gluten free clam chowder!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Every time we stay on the cape we make the 45 minute drive to get to Mac's more than once. They are one of the few places that has gluten free sushi near here. They also have great salads. The staff is very knowledgable and my sister and I have never gotten sick at Mac's.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Sushi and seafood spot. Part of the larger Mac's group, but the Wellfleet restaurant. GF clam chowder was thin but yummy!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Mac's went above and beyond when my aunts and I went for dinner. I'd say at least 1/3 of their menu is GF, so there were more options than I'm used to! GF items are clearly marked on the menu, making it very easy to peruse. Our waitress (Janci) informed me that the owner has Celiac Disease, which increased my confidence in their protocol to minimize cross-contamination.

Their clam chowder is thick, creamy, and absolutely delicious. I'd been craving safe sushi since being diagnosed with Celiac, and this really hit the spot (tuna, mango, avocado, black tobiko)! They had so many options! They also have GF soy sauce. They had a flourless chocolate cake that was perfectly dense, sweet, and rich without being too much so. The ONLY negative is that they didn't have anything for me to dip my sushi in except for the soy sauce (which I don't care for). That said, the sushi held its own and really didn't need to be dipped.

When Janci couldn't answer our questions (about gluten and my aunt's seafood allergy), she seemed to genuinely want to know the answer, and knew who to ask. I felt extremely safe eating here with Celiac Disease, and felt great afterwards! I can't wait to come back on my next trip to the Cape!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF miso soup and corn soft tacos, clearly marked menu. Knowledgeable waitress who understood cross contamination. Only drawback is no kids GF menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Loved it here. Menu is clearly marked on what items are gluten free! Love when a restaurant does that! Gluten free clam chowder was delicious! Great place! Will definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We were able to find several GF options here for my celiac daughter. Talk to your server and explain the GF/ cross contamination concerns and they are happy to accommodate. Excellent food and wonderful service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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