Oliver's on the Cape Fear

Great food and GF items were clearly marked on the menu. They even made a non GF meal Gf!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Great options and my favorite restaurant in Southport. Love the shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and, lobster bisque!

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

I was so pleased with pelican marking on menu for gluten free Cathy our server said tell me again after drink order so we can avoid cross contamination. Just hearing those words made me happy. I had the best shrimp and grits in my life but I would have loved to have had several other Options on menu. And so pleased my order was delivered separately. They know their stuff apparently owner/family celiac. 5 stars for amazing food and so safe

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Staff knowledgeable about gluten free food. Menu is clearly marked with a pelican for gluten free items. I got the gluten free crab cakes they were amazing, mashed potatoes, toasted gluten free hamburger bun for bread. Table was set beautifully. We sat in the covered patio which is beautiful and better for you if your noise sensitive as inside the restaurant was loud with very little people in it. Staff was very friendly and promptly waiting our table. Definitely come back.

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?

— 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 dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Love this restaurant, BEST! shrimp and grits I’ve ever had! I’m gluten-sensitive, not celiac, but have never had any problems and their menu has been marked with gluten free every time I’ve been there for the last several years. Can’t speak to cross-contamination as that usually doesn’t bother me.

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

— Somewhat

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

Best GF lobster bisque ever! Also had a salad topped with fresh shrimp with a GF house made hazelnut dressing! Waitress was knowledgeable & said that they take allergies seriously & she was required to let her manager & the chef know about my order! There are several other yummie sounding GF items marked on the menu! Will try shrimp & grits next time!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Great restaurant and fabulous dining experience.

Staff and kitchen were attentive and were able to modify several things for me. Bacon wrapped scallops were delicious. The crab cakes were GF and I had those; they were worth a try bit I probably would order something different the next time I come.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

We have ate at Oliver's three times on vacation. Several items to choose from. I have celiac disease and neither time did I feel bad or sick. I don't eat seafood for I can't speak for those items.

Lobster bisque and shrimp & grits were excellent. Beautiful view too!

For more gluten free options in the Southport area, check out my blog at gfcarolinas.com.

Good experience. Proper awareness of gluten free and cross contamination. The steak wasn’t very good, not properly seared. The smashed potatoes were delicious! As well as the gluten free chocolate torte cake.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Staff was knowledgeable and very helpful with attending to the dairy and gluten free needs of my family. Food and service was excellent.

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?

— 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Lots of GF options and are clearly marked on the menu! I had Lobster Bisque which was SO GOOD! I also had crab cakes that were wonderful. It only came with 1 side which for the price it could have come with another. Definitely pricy but so is everything else these days.

They brought my food out separately and even stated “celiac”. I definitely recommend!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Very delicious meal. When my gluten free entree was brought out, I asked if it was celiac safe. They went to the kitchen to confirm that it had been prepared using their celiac safe regimen. Felt very safe, and made me feel like a “normal” person eating at a restaurant.

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

I’ve eaten here many times. The good is delicious, but have had issues with cross contamination and getting sick. The third time it happened I haven’t been back. I say once every 4 visits I got sick. It was difficult to deny the third time. It’s my understanding the owner who was passionate about the place being gf passed away a few years ago, and speculate the kitchen has gotten sloppy in his absence. It’s disappointing because I think they have the best shrimp & grits in the area.

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

— Not 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Although this lovely restaurant is short on staff, as is our nation these days, our waiter was calm, patient, and attentive. The meal I chose was recommended on this site by past patrons. The Lobster bisque was rich and flavorful, with a lot of lobster. Delicious! The shrimp and grits was also very tasty. It was hard to finish the meal. It was very rich.

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
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Server very knowledgeable regarding gluten. Had Southport salad with Ahi Tuna. Was delicious. Highly recommended. Nice outside seating on a beautiful evening water side great atmosphere.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

This is the second time I have eaten at this restaurant, and both times have been great. Their menu is labeled with pelicans to indicate the item(s) can be made GF. The Shrimp and Grits are divine, as is the Maine Lobster Bisque. The staff are very knowledgeable and take great care of me, oh and they have GF bread!!!

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

Delicious lunch! Menu was clearly marked. I had Maine lobster bisque that was amazing! The shrimp and grits was really good too. Servers were all very nice and knowledgeable.

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?

— Excellent

Several GF choices. Good GF protocol.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I had the shrimp and grits. It was excellent. Had 2 choices for dessert- chocolate cake or creme brulee. I went with creme brulee, it was just ok. View was amazing.

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

Very good food, about 1/3 of menu has celiac safe options

This establishment takes all precautions-celiac trained by original owner. They know all their food sources and can answer any questions you may have.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Waitress said the owner has celiac. Great view, and I did not get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food was great and labeled for gf. There were many salad options and only one option for a dinner. I ordered the shrimp and grits and a cup of soup. The lobster soup was the best I’ve ever had. Wish they had more options because what I had was awesome.

Great options and knowledgeable staff. Just look for the pelican on the menu!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Decent amount of gf offerings. Salad was delicious, but they were out of oysters so I didn’t get to try any of those gf options.

Wait staff were very aware of celiac requirements. Menu clearly marked for gluten friendly (little pelican icon) choices. Service was excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have never been to a restaurant with so many gluten free options. I am allergic to gluten and the staff was really knowledgeable about what I could eat and what I could drink. I had the shrimp and grits and a few bites of the crab cake. Both were really good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing restaurant. The owner has Celiac Disease and has made sure his staff is knowledgeable. Many of the menu items are marked GF and are only made gluten free. We had the crab cakes and Ahi Tuna. Absolutely amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes