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Pirate Chips

4 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fish & Chips, Fries, Pizza
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4 ratings

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75 Front St
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Fantastic service, great atmosphere, so much fun on the walls to look at. Quite a treat to have actual proper battered fish and chips in a dedicated fryer!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The restaurant doesn't seem to believe in science, so I question whether they could be celiac safe. I went by this October, but they were only offering takeout, and when I asked why online, they raged against vaccine passports and went on about "freedom". It also took them days to respond. I would not feel safe eating here and don't want to support anti-science positions. Recommend going somewhere else.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food is excellent, some of the best Fish and Chips I've ever had. Totally dedicated frier for GF items, menus clearly marked with GF options, staff very knowledgable about celiac disease.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Burgers
  • Chicken Fingers/Nuggets
  • Fish & Chips
  • Fries
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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An absolutely fantastic experience!! The owner greeted us and we asked about a dedicated fryer and she said absolutely and mentioned that she can do gluten sensitive or completely gluten free, safe for celiac because “there’s such a difference”. It was excellent to have someone immediately recognize what a difference there is and be knowledge about celiac disease. The food was AMAZING! I got 2 pc gluten free cod which comes with fries and coleslaw and the gluten free version doesn’t costs anything more which was excellent! Also got a gf chocolate torte for dessert which was amazing. What a throughly superb experience. They had many other gf options too, other deep fried fish options, sandwiches, appetizers (including calamari!!) and some other desserts too. :)

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The first time i ordered it was ok, i had the 2 piece cod and chips. The second time i ordered however, they gave me the complete wrong order. I ordered takeout and specified celiac and gluten free. When i was waiting for my order at the front i noticed the server pouring beers and having beer all over his hands as it dripped down the sides of the glass and left a beer trail through the restaurant. He then went to bag "my order" with beer covered hands. They then gave me the non gluten free fish and chips. Luckily i knew what the gluten free batter looked like or i would have eaten it and been sick. My $30 order went in the trash. When i informed them of what happened there was no offer of refund or the meal i actually ordered.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good fresh fish with lots of French fries! The halibut was a much bigger piece than the cod if you are wanting more!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious yam fries with chipotle dressing, pan fried prawns! Heaven!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Staff knowledgeable, dedicated fryer, understood about sauces needing to be gluten free. Hoping to go back for their GF deep fried s’more!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I love this place, dedicated fryer, separate area to prepare GF food, fantastic food and very knowledgeable staff. The fish and chips are the best...yummy😀😀👏👏. A must place to go eat. P.S. Clam Chowder is really really good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have several GF options and the food was great! Very good service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So tasty! I had the burger and fries. My husband had the clam chowder. So much of the menu is gf

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here many times and never been sick! They are awesome and very knowledgeable.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everytime I've eaten here, I've been sick before I've even left. I've tried different menu items and same thing everytime. Taste is great but the outcome, not so much

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Huge amount of options! Totally impressed. So nice to have calamari and fried fish again! Steamed mussels and clams were delicious too! Kids had a blast too. Knowledgable staff

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Best fish and chips in town. Fresh clam chowder. Lots of GF options, dedicated fryer. Gf calamari, gf kids menu and play space. Family run and almost everything made in house gluten free. Also on the "celiac scene".

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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