Oceana Grill

Overall an ok experience. Items were labeled gluten free but the waiter seemed confused and said it wasn’t? He ended up trying to upcharge me on the same meal that he said was gluten free. I got the crab cake appetizer and it was sad looking, but he brought out a sauce that made it delicious.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

They had a separate GF menu that I had to ask for and it only had 4-5 options. I got the crab cake platter and they were delicious. Mashed potatoes and sautéed greens on the side. My waitress confirmed GF with me when she delivered them to make sure I was comfortable. I didn’t get sick and would definitely go back!

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

Nice food - I got the crab cakes and mash potato and it was good! There was a seperate menu, limited options though.

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?

— Excellent

Had the GF crab cakes. Oh my were they good. I love crab cakes but they always have wheat in them. These were so good!!

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

Very limited menu especially when you add my dairy allergy. I had raw oysters which were fine and an appetizer crab cake, no sauce. Crab cake was good but cold because of the temperature of the night along with the ceiling fans upstairs. Just an ok experience for me.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Had GF crabcakes, remoulade sauce, & 2 sautéed veggies. Not celiac, but very sensitive. to gluten and less so to casein. 2 hours later I was looking for restrooms. I wouldn't recommend for celiacs.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Excellent

They have a separate gf menu. Not a ton of options, but was delicious. I had the crabmeat cakes with mashed potatoes and greens. The server also suggested the crème brûlée as it is gf, but not listed on the menu. Yes please!! Great place.

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

— Very

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

Fun NOLA experience with plenty of GF options

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?

— Good

Ordered from the gluten free menu but wasn’t entered as gluten free and got the wrong food. Obviously had a bad reaction.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

Well, this place has a GF menu, but I don’t think anyone in the place knows anything about GF. I ordered the grilled shrimp salad from the GF menu and told the server that I need to eat GF and asked her to notify the kitchen about this. I’m relatively newly diagnosed and haven’t had lots of opportunity to eat in a restaurant, but I learned something here. ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR FOOD BEOFRE EATING. There were croutons at the bottom of my salad, so I didn’t see them until I had eaten a significant amount of it. I mentioned it to the server and she was apologetic. I saw her talking to the manager about it and the manager totally blew it off. If you’re celiac, don’t take a chance here.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Fantastic food! We had the crab cakes and the grilled red fish platters. Service from the bartender was fun. A great experience!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

GF menu consisted of 5 items. Nothing seemed very appetizing so I opted for trying a cheeseburger and fries minus the bun. I did not ask about cross contamination on the deep frier although I am hardly ever sensitive to them. Burger was mediocre at best. Was not impressed with the meal at all.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

They have a GF menu. The waitress was extremely helpful and the kitchen manager came out to make sure about my food. I do have more than just gluten allergies and they cooked my food special. I had the crab cakes and I really enjoyed them.

AMAZING GF CRAB CAKES!!! small gf menu, but if you don’t have a seafood allergy, get the crabcakes! the staff was so nice and the server made sure to state that my crabcakes were gluten free before handing them to me, i didn’t have to ask to verify!

The staff was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately the gf menu is very small. I had the gf crab cakes, which were quite good!

There is a gluten free menu. Very little options. But hey there are some options. Tasty red fish and mashed potatoes. I didn’t get sick and both of my waiters were knowledgeable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate GF menu. Loved the gluten-free crab cakes!

Bad experience ~ very small GF choices and quantity over quality. Would never go again.

I tested the crab cakes twice with Nima both positive. Server was very apologetic.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very small - about 4-5 items on the gf menu. Got the crab cakes. They were delicious. No stomach issues. Would go back again.

Had delicious gluten free crab cakes! The staff was very knowledgeable of what could be ordered gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything tasted great. Has oysters raw and crabcakes.

Went specifically out of our way to go here. They have 5 items listed on the menu and our server seemed really switched on. Unfortunately have to give this place 2 stars though as another server brought me a meal which contained gluten in it. Our original server whisked it away as soon as possible but damage done. If going here triple check when they bring your food that it's gluten free. My first night in New Orleans was ruined :(

Staff where very friendly but the gluten free options are very limited.

Small menu but are safely and waiter was knowledgeable

Enjoyed the crab cakes, mashed potatoes and greens and was not glutened. service very fast and no queue at lunchtime. The five GF offerings(crab,chicken, fish, shrimp and steak) is limited but I only needed one that I liked and it tasted great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Crab cakes were excellent. The portions are large. Also had grilled red fish. It was good just disappointed at the very limited gluten free menu.

Having 5 items not representative of the actual menu does not represent gluten friendly to me. Would expect a blackened fish or something gluten free. It wouldn’t be that hard.

Crab cakes!! Knowledgeable and friendly staff made the experience even better!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My BIL works in the kitchens and I live about two blocks away, so this place has become one of my go to’s in the quarter. The GF options (that I know about) are: blackened catfish, blackened chicken, crab cakes (almost as good as meals from the heart) and mashed potatoes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The menu was limited but the crab cakes were very delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Small gluten free menu, only about five or six options, but good ones. The crab cakes were delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a gluten free menu. I had the GF crab cakes and fish plate. Both were tasty.

Very good food and the GF crab option was tasty. Good experience there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love this place! The crab cakes are amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the famous oysters, the crab cakes, creme brûlée and a hurricane. Everything was delicious.

Only 5 GF options: crab cakes, ahi tuna, red fish, chicken, & rib eye. No sauce & only creme brûlée for dessert. Food was good but few options. Service was good but not great. Lots of better GF options in NOLA

That Juli person must be confused with Red Fish Grill

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I live in the Quarter full time and despite all the amazing food here, in the Marigny and the CBD, I still have difficulty finding reliably safe food (am a celiac who can't tolerate most of the 8 major allergens too boot). I must have passed this place a hundred times before calling and speaking to Ben, the incredibly knowledgeable manager, who explained exactly what I couldn't have (since that list was actually shorter than the things I *could* have). I mentioned that I was a celiac and he immediately knew to avoid most other allergens, such as soy, without me asking. This means so much to me as I spent years avoiding eating out over fears of cross-contamination or just as bad, feeling like a complete jerk by having to interrogate the servers and chefs who had no idea what I was talking about and usually responded with that look. You know the one. Where they think you're buying into some fad diet perpetuated by Mrs. Paltrow.

In short: If you're visiting the Quarter and are celiac or gluten-free, this place is a must. It's a Ralph B restaurant (a highly-regarded local chef) with lower prices than his other menus (still expect to pay roughly $30-40 for an entree but it will be big enough for three people). My personal favorite is the grilled redfish with lump crabmeat (the sauce does have a bit of real butter but not much), served over some of the most delicious, creative and locally harvested veggies I've ever had and wrap it up with some blueberry sorbet. To wheat-eaters: fear not, you won't taste a difference, just amazing food all around. It's a true French Quarter gem; it is upscale but you are more than welcome to duck in for lunch while wearing sandals and shorts or come by for happy hour and BBQ grilled shrimp in a dress you picked up at Hemline (a great boutique with a store on Chartres and a staff that has basically created my style over the past 7+ years when I walked in with none; from 216lbs to 120, they always found the perfect dress or outfit to make me look amazing for any occasion)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free crab cakes!! If that's not what you're craving, then skip it entirely, but if it is, run don't walk!!

Great waitstaff and support. great food. had oysters, tuna and redfish. great veggies and garlic potatoes. skip the pecan pie.

Shrimp and Greek salad, no problems. Limited GF menu, but I'm happy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not a lot of choices, but what they have to offer is very good. It appears they can only accommodate lunch and dinner. They are not prepared to accommodate breakfast.

It was great to be able to eat crab cakes. I didn't get sick. Service was great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good place for seafood, but very limited GF options. The staff was very knowledgable and had safe practices, but the lack of flavor made my meal only average. I think they are so worried about seasonings that contain gluten, that they don't use anything at all. Safe place to eat, but not the best meal for the price.

Oceana has a gluten free menu and cheerful service, which is a plus. However, they're GF choices are limited and bland beyond belief. The grilled redfish only went down with half a bottle of hot sauce on top.

If you're looking for good Cajun GF choices, I definitely suggest you check out Crazy Lobster instead.

cons: pricey, small gf menu. pros: the gf food available is delicious, great service, our server was kind and knowledgeable about the gf situation

Limited gluten free menu (only about 5 or 6 items) but the crab cakes are great and make a good snack or breakfast.