Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

Took a risk since the menu states that there is a potential for cross contamination due to some ingredients being processed in a shared facility with wheat. They do not specify which ingredients. But others had good experiences without symptoms so I decided to try anyway.

Completely separate GF menu. You ask for it at the host station. The waittress asked if it was okay to bring out gluten free cornbread muffins, which were good! We got the blackened alligator appetizer, which was delicious, and split the jumbalaya and shrimp creole. I will be thinking about that shrimp creole for a long time! Never got sick, but wish they would investigate which ingredients are not really celiac safe.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

As of May 31 2023 the website menu lists 'Celiac safe' under food items. I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and notified them of my celiacs. I received the order and tested it with my NIMA tester and it tested positive for gluten. I contacted the restaurant to notify them and was met with a very defensive tone telling me they had changed their menu and that it no longer says 'Celiac Safe', however they failed to update their website. In any case, I was not offered any support, just told they've changed their verbiage (which may have been their goal but it wasn't the reality because it says it right there on the online menu still). No offer to refund my food after asking if I could eat it, which I can't - it's being thrown away. The manager wasn't empathetic or compassionate to the situation at all, just defensive, and then compared my auto immune disease to her husband's allergies in an attempt to relate, but it was just cold and inconsiderate towards the reality of auto immune, the risks associated with falsely claiming food to be safe.

I'd give 0 stars if I could. I would not eat here or trust the food to be truly free of gluten. Cross contamination is a risk here.

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

— Not at all

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/None

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

— Poor

Enjoyed everything here! So much to choose from including gluten free corn bread. I had a full meal plus they had gf dessert. I just couldn’t have it cause I’m also dairy free and egg free.

They’re so welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious too!

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

My husband REALLY enjoyed the food here with no issues.

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

Pearl’s is amazing! They have a gluten free menu and were very knowledgeable about my options. Food was beyond amazing! Highly recommend!

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

Recently had dinner here. Did not get sick and am a sensitive celiac. They are part of magnum hospitality group that also owns Red Mesa Grill in Traverse. They have a separate GF menu. I had the shrimp and grits. It was tasty. The staff seems knowledgeable.

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

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Ordered the Cajun grilled shrimp and cherry margarita. Also they delivered GF corn bread muffins to the table before the meal. They have a celiac safe specific menu

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Whole “celiac safe” menu with excellent options! Not just salads and plain stuff, but jambalaya and shrimp and grits, brownie sundae, and cornbread! Everything was unique and delicious, and neither of the celiacs got sick. Highly recommend!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I ate here with no issues. My particular server did not appear very knowledgeable, so I asked a lot of questions and examined my food carefully before eating. I had a salad with dried cherries, chicken, and a cherry vinaigrette dressing. I opted to have them leave off the pecans as I react to any nuts that are processed on shared lines. The menu actually says it will come without the blue cheese, which it did, but I carefully examined it to ensure it was safe due to the limited knowledge my server exhibited. The food was very tasty. I also had their gluten-free jalapeño corn muffin, which was excellent.

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

— Somewhat

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

Super sweet and accommodating. They have an entire celiac menu and my waitress was more than happy to tell me all the options and what they did/ didn’t have available

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Delicious chicken Cesar salad. Separate celiac menu, even brought a GF jalapeño cornbread muffin

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Updating my review. This place is still great! We eat here every time we come Up North. They have a separate “celiac safe” menu! Makes my daughter feel good to simply order off of a menu without having to ask a million questions. The servers are knowledgeable about celiac abs prep. They have a separate bread basket of GF corn muffins — be sure to ask for it. Delicious!

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?

— 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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Found on find me gf app. They don’t have a gf menu, they have a celiac safe menu. Host’s husband has celiac and he eats here. I had a pecan cherry salad with ff muffins as a starter. Will dine there again when in the area.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Great food. Knowledgeable server! She brought out gluten free cornbread muffins. :)

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

FAV Restaurant. Original owners mom was Celiac so they take it seriously. They have a Celiac and Vegan menu and buttons in the computer to let the cooks know. My brother used to cook here. They have separate kitchen space and sterilized pans to use for GF tp avoid cross contamination. Unless new, all servers know how to help and are great. To top it off, food is DELICIOUS! Fav fav fav!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food here was amazing. I had whitefish with rice and spinach. I cleared my entire plate.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They ask as soon as you walk in if you need a celiac menu. I had the alligator bites and the pork, they even brought me a gf corn muffin. The food was delicious and the drinks were good!

Food was great. Delta catfish blackened hot, cheese grits and spinach and cornbread jalapeño muffins.

Did not get sick Worth the drive!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fake celiac safe menu. Claims on the menu that it’s celiac safe, then goes on to say ‘All menu items are processed in a facility that also processed wheat products or are purchased from retailers that also produce wheat based food products’. Food is decent and gluten free safe but NOT celiac safe.

Celiac friendly?

No

It's so good! Gluten free corn bread and amazing food

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome gluten free menu. They even bring special GF corn muffins to the table while the non-celiacs get bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

An actual celiac menu, AMAZING! The food was delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The only restaurant I've come across with a separate, specific celiac menu. Great selection including GF cornbread muffins and choc. chip brownie sundae for dessert. My 10 yr old celiac daughter devoured the jambalaya. They were kind enough to make her a lunch sized portion since dinner size would've been too large. We could eat here for a week and still not run out of options. Staff very friendly and attentive. Decor is cool.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have a dedicated celiac menu and gluten free jalepeno corn bread. Staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Food was above average. Grits were good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a celiac friendly menu with a wide variety of dishes. The food was amazing and I cannot wait to go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very GF friendly. Lots of menu choices. They even have GF muffins. They were very accommodating with the need for my dinner to also be dairy free

Terrific food & they have gluten free cornbread muffins they bring out. The staff is very knowledgable. Great place!

Great food and great staff.