Porch

12 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
12 ratings

As rated by the community

549 Ocean Blvd
St Simons, GA 31522

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


All gf items marked on menu. Great food! Remember to ask for the bread to be removed.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The porch is my personal favorite on the island. They are true to their gluten free and the staff knows their stuff!!! The fried catfish is GLUTEN FREE and to die for. My person order is a big white with novice. One of my favorite restaurants on the island and the entire state of Georgia!!!! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I LOVE THE PORCH SO MUCH. As a family when we come to saint simons for a week we go at least 5 out of the 7 days and sometimes twice in one day. I love getting the little white chicken naked and dipping it in novice. As my sides I love their pimiento cheese grits. Recently I was shocked to hear that the smothered tots are not gluten free because they add gluten as a crust. Other than that it is always a 10/10 meal and i recommended going if you love chicken 😊

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Symptomatic Celiac

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The menu was clearly marked. The tots are marked as GF, but guessing they use a shared fryer-i didn’t ask, but I would before eating them. I had roasted chicken-naked, coleslaw and grilled corn with a Frose to drink. It was good and I did not get sick! I did remind them to leave the bread off my plate.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and which items were safe. Offered to cook chicken in tin foil for extra safety. The menu labeled the fries as gf, but they are cooked in a shared fryer so just be aware. There were other sides that were safe and really good. I had baked beans and a salad with chicken. My friend who also has celiac had chicken, baked beans, and coleslaw.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Review


Can’t have the fried chicken but the roasted chicken is amazing. Had Nashville hot and enjoyed it. Not all sides are GF but they are knowledgeable

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They no longer have a dedicated frier, and all the heat options (Novice, Nashville, etc.) have cross contamination as they dip everything in the same seasonings. This extremely limits their menu. I used to love it here, but they are getting less and less celiac friendly.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This is the cutest yummiest little restaurant. Very clear menu and very knowledgeable staff. I have a dairy allergy as well and I still had plenty of options!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Knowledgeable staff and tons of gf options clearly marked. Very tasty as well! Kid friendly too. We will be back!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lots of GF side options but they no longer have a designated fryer as their new fries have a wheat additive. Manager was super knowledgeable and helpful, but we ended up leaving as my son wanted fries

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated fryers!!! Will change their gloves, aware of celiac. Fast fun greasy food! Yeah! Tater tots, cornmeal battered fried chicken and catfish. Did not get sick.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Staff was very helpful in helping order a clean plate. Menu clearly marked and lots of great options. Catfish was outstanding.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


The menu has gluten free items marked and if you’re celiac, you can spot the safest items. The staff will not be any help. I’ve been here twice and got the same result both times. The food is good. I think a very sensitive celiac might not want to eat here. I had baked chicken, beans and coleslaw. Stomach felt a little uneasy after but no major fallout.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The menu is very clearly marked with GF next to entree choices. Just make sure you make it clear that you need it to be served/prepared gluten free. They have a “no bread” option that needs to be selected at time of order. I am Celiac and had the roasted chicken, corn, and coleslaw with no ill effect.

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

Overall Rating

Review


There are a few items such as the oven roasted chicken, brussel sprouts, porch corn, cole slaw, chicken salad, a few salads (minus croutons) and grilled shrimp. They don’t specify if something is fried or breaded on the me u or when you order, so you have to ask.

Back-porch atmosphere and good food, can get a little overwhelming when busy

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Over roasted chicken, corn and Brussels are delicious and GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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