Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

We went here earlier in the spring and had a good experience. It is not a quick dinner so set aside a lot of time- also seemed to be short of servers.

The food was wonderful and there were lots of options that my celiac husband could eat. The gf bread they gave you was the only thing I’d turn down next time. It’s hard to describe but it wasn’t bread.

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Chef is Celiac and has redone the entire menu. Almost all items are gluten free and safe for those with celiac disease.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

The restaurant is beautiful, the staff and servers were absolutely lovely, and very reassuring. The chef has Celiac and the majority of the menu is already gluten free. We had an absolutely delicious meal, complete with gf cookies and cream ice cream.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Most items are already GF. I had the seafood paella and orange pistachio cheesecake. It was all delicious.

Very celiac friendly. Every appetizer and main course is gluten free, as long as you have them hold croutons if you get a salad. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

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

— Excellent

Amazing experience!! The food was incredible and the selection of gluten free choices was surprising. They even brought me homemade fig bread in place of the house bread. The staff was very knowledgeable and the chef even has celiacs. I will definitely be going back. Very high quality food for reasonable price. What a nice night!!

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

In March 2021 I was told the chef gas celiac disease and so the kitchen is celiac safe! Almost everything on their menu is gluten free and the staff are extremely knowledgeable! They even had fried foods that were gf when I went in April!

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

— Very

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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

Excellent, elegant, special occasion dinner. Chef was diagnosed Celiac and menu adjusted accordingly. Most items are, or could be made, gluten free. Knowledgeable and conscientious staff.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent