Mermaid Grotto Cafe and Boutique

We went during the in between lunch and dinner time so they didn’t have the dinner menu out yet. The staff just straight out told us they don’t have many options to accommodate celiacs and the only GF option available was “maybe” the salad. Food was mediocre and expensive for what they were. We’re obviously tourists and we understand that beggars can’t be choosers but the fact that they didn’t take any efforts to check with the kitchen to see if they can accommodate our celiac son didn’t sit well with us. Disappointing experience for sure.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Terrific food. A lot of the menu can be made gf by substitution. We happened to have the owner helping us out and she was very knowledgeable and she said they are switching to tamari so even more food can be gf. I had the three tacos - all were really good but the rockfish was out of this world good. Also had the nacho plate - very good. We will be back! Plus there is a coffee bar downstairs with some gf pastries.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

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

Amazing experience and environment! Staff are able to accommodate many allergies and double checked that they had everything written down. . They use different pans for cooking and have many sauce choices.

There is also an amazing gift shop down stairs!

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating