Pineapples Restaurant

I appreciated having a gluten-friendly menu to choose from. A little disappointed they didn't have GF buns to get a burger, but there are plenty of other options. Great vibe, very friendly staff.

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

Wonderful experience! The staff are very knowledgeable on gluten free options and the food was delicious.

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

— Very

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

They have a separate GF menu with a good selection. The waiter said they fry their own nacho chips first thing in the morning in fresh oil, he even double checked with the kitchen to make sure they had followed the protocol that morning. I ordered the nachos, they were so good, especially with the pineapple salsa. I tested the nachos with my Nima sensor and it tested safe. The staff was very friendly and helpful! Everyone else in my group were able to order off the regular menu and loved their food as well.

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

We ate here twice and both times are service was excellent. We ordered from the gluten free menu which is online. The Lemon Macadamia Chicken with mashed potatoes was delicious. I also had a pineapple mojito. It was made with a balance of fresh ingredients and was not overly sweet. Neither of us have developed any symptoms of cross contamination.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Other Characteristics

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

Amazing ! They have a glutenfree menu ! (And a vegan menu) Easy to order glutenfree food. I went 3 times and I could enjoy the food and the good atmosphere with live music!

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

Easy to navigate for celiac because they had a separate menu, they were more knowledgeable about the GF menu, great variety and very tasteful food

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

I have gotten glutened twice here not going a third time.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Great tropical atmospere with a separate good size GF menu. Food was great and servers were gluten aware.

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

It was good and I had no issues😊The woman who owns the place was the one who took our order. She seemed very sweet.

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

— Very

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

Excellent knowledge and service. I Nima tested The chocolate dome dessert. All GF

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

Amazing food and drinks. They have a whole gluten friendly menu with lots of local ingredients. All very 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

They have a gluten free menu. Our GF diner loves the kahlua port on bed of lettuce. Or on nachos. Very knowledgeable servers.

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

I brought my Nima and tested their gluten free dish after telling them I had celiac and it tested positive for gluten. So likely cross contamination in the kitchen.

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?

— Some

Great place! Separate GF menu. The waitress was very knowledgeable and offered to make a few of the apps (that weren’t on the GF menu) gluten friendly by putting things on the side. Food was great.

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

Amazing service! Great GF options!! They also have vegan options.

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Had excellent catch of the day with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. Was given a separate gf menu. Definitely would eat here again. Pineapple drink was amazing (minus the pow)

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

Gluten free menu with decent options. Knowledgeable wait staff

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

Other Characteristics

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

Food was excellent, open air seating, fun atmosphere and delicious drinks! Variety of options and knowledgeable waitress.

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

This place should be 5 star!

I had an awesome meal here! The waitress was knowledgeable on gluten free and the g/f menu was extensive compared to some I’ve seen. We’ve been on Hilo for 6 days and I wish that I found this place sooner!

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

1 star for service & a GF menu, but Definitely NOT Celiac safe.

As with most restaurants that are GF friendly but do not have a separate/dedicated area of their kitchen, they offer a disclaimer on their GF menu saying there is the possibility of cross contamination.

This must have happened to me as I ordered something off the GF menu that would not have had any gluten containing ingredients to begin with, & I told the waitress I had Celiac and she made a note about severe gluten allergy on our order, but I still got sick.

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?

— Average

I am Celiac and do pau hana here about once a month. We always get the same thing - chicken nachos - and I have never reacted. Super friendly staff and they always seem to take my “allergy” very seriously.

Good experience. GF MENU. Had the mussels which very good but definitely need to add a side of rice or something with them.

Gluten Free menu. Serveuse très attentionnée avec les allergies. Super expérience, mais menu un peu dispendieux. Ça vaut la peine de l’essayer !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was ok, definitely not like the previous reviews!!! The gluten free menu had between 5-10 options. It cost $50 for mediocre GF lemon macadamia nut chicken and kalua pork nachos. There was no reason kalua pork nachos weren't on the GF menu. The lowest cost meal on the GF menu was $22, up to $50 for a mediocre meal!!!! Won't be going there again.

Separate gluten free menu, lemon macadamia nut chicken and rice with seasonal veggies was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful also.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious food and they have a separate menu for gluten free. I told the staff I am celiac and also ran the food through Nima and was gluten free. I ordered the lemon macadamia chicken.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent cocktails and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely return!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waitress was very knowledgeable. The GF menu was outdated and incorrect, so she had to guide me through the regular menu. Decent food and lovely cocktails.

Daughter had chicken macadamia nut that was on the gluten free menu. We found Gluten pasta in it after she started eating it and she was severely sick after eating here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious food. They have a chalk board listing the daily catch of fresh fish. The day we went it was Ono, yum. Menu says gluten free and vegan is available. Asked my server and she said the dish I ordered is naturally gluten free but she will definitely let the Jed's know so they can change their gloves etc. Statements like this our music to my ears from restaurant staff. I highly recommend checking this place out! Great vibes!

Waitress very helpful with gf order for me and my daughter- went through the menu and confirmed choices. THere is not a "separate gf menu" but there were plenty of choices that are farm to table. The ahi was excellent. Reasonable prices too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had Lauren as our server - she was wonderful!

The menu is not labeled as GF, but they are very accommodating - immediately highlighted that anything fried was not going to work. As soon as I placed my order, she asked if I was celiac, and then went over cross contamination protocol they have. She knew what could and could not be altered. Great sign of very well trained staff.

We had the caprice ap (really good!). My husband had the brioche on the side. I had the fish tacos - pretty good. Nice Mai Tais as well. They do also have GF cider.

The burgers look amazing as well, and they can modify.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The previous reviewer said that they identified gf options on the menu. This is no longer true. It just says that several items on the menu are gf, so ask your server. Fortunately, my server was really helpful, and I was able to get some tasty fish that satisfied my dietary restrictions. Most of the menu was sandwiches and pasta, so there aren't many gf possibilities.

Good variety of gluten-free choices. Do identify menu choices on the menu - good choices!

Celiac friendly?

No