Pine Tavern Restaurant

I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with avocado on a gluten free bun. Since their fries are battered, our server offered to substitute sweet potato fries. My order was delivered with a regular bun and battered fries. I asked for my meal to be remade and said I have a “gluten allergy.” That was when the server told me the sweet potato fries are cooked in a shared fryer and offered to substitute a salad. By the time I got my meal the others in my group were done eating. The server apologized about the error and said she “was busy and forgot”. The food was delicious once I finally got it…but we were charged for the meal that had to be remade, plus extra for the gluten free bun and the salad. This is a lovely restaurant on the river and the food was good but I won’t be returning.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Offers outdoor seating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve been here twice and both times the staff has been helpful and knowledgeable of what dishes are gluten free and which can be altered to be GF. Food is fresh and the atmosphere is nice.

Cheap and tasty food at happy hour, drinks were regular price and decent. The bottled cider they carry is really good. Our server was very aware of the gluten free options and made recommendations for me (celiac.)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

No