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Mara's Homemade

4 recent ratings
$$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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236 W Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791

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Celiac

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Delicious! Great ambience and the food is amazing. Very gluten free friendly. We love it.

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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Owner was not happy to answer my questions regarding gf good and cross contamination. If you go through the trouble of having a gf menu, at least talk to the customers who are anxious about eating out and reassure them about safe food practices.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good gluten free options Delicious BBQ Fried pickles are insane

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

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
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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Lots of GF and DF options! Fried pickles are incredible! I eat here every couple weeks and never get sick. Thanks Mara!

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
  • 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?

— 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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BEST. FOOD. EVER. We’ve been here multiple times and Mara & her staff are wonderful with taking precautions in bringing out delicious and safe gluten free & dairy free food. We are regulars here.

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
  • 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered the gluten free fried catfish and the fries. Really good! I've had some of the best catfish in Louisiana and Oklahoma and this is comparable and even better because it's gluten free!!! My husband had Nashville Hot Chicken (not gluten free) and was amazed. Service was also excellent. Very careful and very nice. Making sure I was at ease with the fact that they took all the precautions. I'm so glad my husband recommended this restaurant... He made me a happy woman and I will be coming 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable about cross contamination. They have separate fryers. Best fried pickles. Their bbq sauces are GF too

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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have many gluten free choices . Food is delicious. My daughter with celiac eats there safely.

Awesome little restaurant. Owner Mara takes your order. So knowledgable of gluten free needs

Safety


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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing place! Delicious food and extremely knowledgeable staff about gluten free food and cross contamination. The gluten free menu was extensive and delicious! So many items I’ve never had gluten free like fried pickles and oysters, soft shell crabs, and great!french fries.! Have complete confidence in them so will definitely bring my super sensitive son there without a doubt!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Place is awesome . Very celiac friendly - didn’t get sick for once going out to eat! Mara the owner is so sweet and personable we will DEFINITELY be back!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My husband and I just had dinner for the first time at Mara's - we are SOOOO happy we found this place!! The food was excellent and the owner and staff were VERY helpful when it came to choosing gluten free options!! Mara spent a lot of time with us going through the menu and explaining ingredients. We are so limited in our gluten free restaurant options because of the severity of my husband's Celiac's disease - and this place is a GEM! We will definitely be back and would HIGHLY recommend Mara's to others.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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This restaurant is awful and the owner is beyond stubborn and uninformed! I was asking the basic questions as to how things were prepared and what ingredients made the dish, and the owner was unnecessarily defensive in her response. There are inadequate substitutions for gluten free options, and when asked why something as simple as buns couldn't be kept in the freezer, she answers with there is no room, as if a pack of buns really takes up much space?! Also, it was very disturbing in her defense that she was ranting that they don't have a certified gluten free kitchen, as if there is such a thing, so there is no guarantees about cross-contamination, and when asked what was in the sauce that came on the side of my dish, she said it was completely fine, then mentions worscester sauce as an ingredient, not knowing that it contains gluten, after which I told her, and her mumbled response was that there is only a spoonful... NEVER going back!!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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This place cares about us and it's absolutely amazing. For all the places that don't cater to us...this place makes up for it. Gator bites are unbelievable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is AWESOME!!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely amazing! The food is outstanding, best BBQ I've had in a really long time, they even havea gf chocolate souffle (takes 30 min). They are really careful about cross contamination and I had no problems. I recommend making a reservation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Awesome place! They have a huge gluten free menu and have delicious food. Their shrimp, salads, and gator bites were amazing and the staff was highly knowledgable! Highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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I am so excited about this place!! Found it last minute on Find Me GF and I am sooo happy I did!! Let me start off with the like 10 page menu of drinks...crazy! My margaritas were so delicious made with 100% agave tequila and fresh lime juice!! No nasty mixes! Never thought I would try it but I did....The Gator Bites were so good!! And the Crab fingers soaked in garlic and butter...yummmm. Had the Blackened redfish ontop of Collard Greens. Even though I was stuffed half way through I couldn't stop eating it!! And even the collards were amazing. Everyone not having GF with me was living their food too. Especially the Bluegrass Pie. They were going nuts for it. Can't wait to go back and try the GF desserts too!!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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what a terrific surprise. Mara's Homemade is a gem in the gf world. A menu filled with surprises of fluent free foods not modified to fit the bill. The menu is a looseleaf binder with ten pages. 5 of which are ever type of liquor known to man And the the five pages are incredible dishes with a cajin southern flavor. David the proprietor is a warm funny southern flavor(from Arkansas) gentlemen filled with funny stories. Rory our waiter was wonderfully attentive and patient to our large group. Mara's Homemade is a not to be missed mom and pop establishment.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Updated 11 years ago read full review

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fun place with good gf choises. The food was delicious.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Very good Creole food

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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