SO excited that they offer not only a Gluten Free menu but also a Dairy Free menu. I had the rainbow trout and it was delicious! The heritage carrots were a different twist to a boring vegetable. Yummy! This is an upscale, pricey restaurant but definitely worth it for a special occasion!
Sunday 6/5 I had a nice meal with my husband at Seasons 52 in Birmingham. We chose this restaurant specifically for it’s gluten sensitive menu, as I have celiac disease. Upon meeting our waitress I let her know that I have celiac disease (and explained what I couldn’t have), I already had the gluten sensitive menu in my hand.We ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare. While ordering, I asked about the crisp that comes with it. The waitress told me that the crisp was gluten sensitive but that it was not gluten free. She said that nothing in the restaurant is gluten free. (I made the mistake of not pursuing this further, and will be instead asking questions to corporate to clarify this issue.) Since she stated that the crisp is not in-fact gluten free, I asked for the crisp on the side, so my husband could have it, but not potentially cross-contaminate me.The Ahi Tartare was great, love it.I also enjoyed the shrimp and grits (gluten sensitive menu also).When the check came, we were charged an upcharge for the gluten sensitive crisp, which I couldn’t even eat. The gluten sensitive menu has many options. I’m very happy to have it.My issue with this restaurant is the unsureness of the gluten free status of the food. Apparently, there is no gluten ingredients used. However, the waitress said there is no gluten free food. Which is it? As a celiac, I need to know if this restaurant is safe toeat at. I hope that corporate will respond to me and I’ll be able to update this review.
I have not been diagnosed very long so this hasn't been as easy time for me. For thanksgiving this year I just didn't feel up to cooking so my fiancé and I went to seasons 52 to dinner. I have read a lot about my condition and know that some restaurants leave a lot to be desired when it comes to eating GF so this was our first time venturing out since my diagnosis. First of all we were immediately pleased. The atmosphere was splendid. The wait staff friendly and actually knowledgeable about GF! I couldn't believe it. Prior to retrieving the GF menu (which was NOT a xeroxed sheet of paper but a smaller, lovely replica of the regular menu) our server explained that not only could would they accommodate a GF diet but many others including vegetarian, vegan, sodium restricted, etc. From what I've been reading up on the food that is offered as GF can sometimes also be taste-free but my trout dinner was SO good it was exactly what I would have eaten prior to my diagnosis. The gala apple slaw, carrots and mashed potatoes were SO good I couldn't believe I was at a restaurant and eating GF and not feeling deprived. I left the restaurant feeling more hopeful than I had in a very long time. Sorry for going on and on like that!
My celiac husband ate here with our family after reading the many good reviews on this app. They have a separate allergen menu upon request. The section is labeled “gluten sensitive,” with the sub-header “no gluten containing ingredients” (which is fair, since we knew going in that this restaurant uses a shared kitchen). It’s a little annoying that the ingredients listed in the dish descriptions aren’t specified gluten free. For example, dishes that mention pasta, wasabi, or soy sauce-based sauces don’t actually clearly state that these are gluten-free versions, or that you need to request a gluten free version—despite these same exact dishes being on the regular menu. This is made more confusing because some dishes do have a little note mentioning you need to request a modification to make it gluten free. Because of this, my husband asked if the ponzu broth on their wild Alaska butter fish used gluten-free soy sauce, just to confirm.
Our waiter did say that all the sauces they use are gluten free, but he also confirmed that their “gluten sensitive” flatbreads are cooked in the same oven as the gluten ones (making them definitely not celiac safe). We ordered their ahi tuna tartare and grilled artichoke/lemon hummus appetizers, both with gluten sensitive crisps instead of bread. While the food was all delicious, my husband was definitely glutened and has felt sick with his usual symptoms for a few days now. We aren’t sure if their crisps are baked in their shared flatbread space either, but it’s seeming like it. It could’ve even been the wasabi in the tuna tartare (since again it wasn’t specified if they use gluten free wasabi, despite this dish being on the allergen menu). Even though we made sure to notify our server of his celiac disease, it doesn’t seem like cross contact protocols were taken seriously. Their food is tasty, but we can’t recommend due to safety concerns.
My husband and I are big fans of Season 52 and try to eat there whenever we're in a city with one. I have celiac disease and this is one place that has a separate gluten-free "gluten -sensitive" menu available upon request.
At the suggestion of our waiter today, we settled on the $14 gluten-free Philly cheese steak flatbread. Omg I could have just eaten a couple of those and been happy. It tastes incredible and my husband and in-laws said you wouldn't even know it was gluten-free. Our waiter said he even preferred the gluten-free flatbread to the $2 cheaper regular flatbread crust.
My MIL had the hot tea and she was happy that it was only $3.50 for a fancy tea forte branded bag with honey and lemon.
My husband and FIL each got the $26 pork chop with red cabbage. It was delicious as in snuck some bites.
My MIL had the $37 Chilean sea bass. She and my FIL were raving about the wild rice that came with that dish.
I had the $30 Alaskan butterfish. It was good but it wasn't filling as it only came with spinach and no starch. It also looked a bit messy thanks to the sauce being all over the plate rim.
We all shared the $7 Brussels sprouts. They're so good.
Unfortunately some screeching kid with a toy that had sound was being noisy in the booth behind us in the bar area. It was so bad I asked my family if we should ask to be moved. We decided we didn't want to trouble the waiter or have him lose a table in his section, but I thought anything in the room with the bar is 21+. I guess I was wrong and that it is 21+ for only the actual bar.
Overall food and service were good, but I'm sticking with a more hearty main next time.
Visited February 2025.
I could not recommend this place more! Everything was perfect. We called first to inquire about their GF options. They made a note, and the time we walked in the door, they offered nothing but kindness, knowledge and professionalism. They have a specific GF menu and the care and the food was incredible.