Summer House

This place was so beautiful and very celiac friendly!! They said that everything that goes into their fryer is gluten free which made a lot of the menu gluten free! The only slightly confusing thing is they don’t have any GF or allergy labels on the menu itself so you do have to ask about each thing…but there were so many options and our waiter was more than willing to clarify with the kitchen, so me and my GF friend didn’t feel burdensome asking. I had the steak and frites and it was amazing.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Definitely the best restaurant we had ever eaten at in Vegas!! The server was great & I had the best breaded chicken breast ever, it's naturally a gluten free breading with a dedicated gf fryer. The kids meals were decently sized & everything on it can be made gluten free upon request. There is also an option of a gluten free bun and gluten free brownies are available for dessert in the bakery at the entrance or you can order it at your table as well. There is not a dedicated gf menu but the server walked us through what was gluten free and what wasn't. Most of the food was however. 5 STARS!!! ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Great place for lunch. Their whole menu can be made gluten free and they have separate fryer. Only two things on menu can’t be made GF. We tried cheesy dream puffs that are made from tapioca flour and were like popovers (so good). I had the costa mesa salad and would order again. My husband had kale salad, and it was just ok.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Excellent GF ability on everything on the menu except for the cornbread & the meatballs.

Server was very knowledgeable & attentive - first time I've ever had someone note my comment in the online reservation about needing GF!

Fully dedictated GF deep fryer!!! Coating on chicken & fish that is fried is GF!

Food came marked w a GF "stick" and the delivery person (not server) knew I was the GF needing person at the table.

Only minor suggestion... I wish they broadcast this celiac super friendly ability!

Otherwise, restaurant is very nice, light, bright, and perfect for either a business or social meal.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

So good, love that they have lots of gluten free options.

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

Everything except cornbread and meatballs are gluten free. Sooo good here! Reasonable prices in my opinion

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

Our server and even hostess, were fantastic! Everything can be done GF except Cornbread and meatballs. They only fry GF items. It was a wonderful atmosphere as well.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

So many gluten free options but our server was not knowledgeable so make sure to speak with someone you know is knowledgeable! Our server was so busy and just guessed that the fryer was not dedicated gluten free. We tested his theory and he came back to notify us that everything in the fryer is GF!!! Amazing. Got the chicken fingers and 12 hours later no bad reactions. Will be back and hopefully have a more knowledgeable server :)

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

— Very

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

The staff is ready to help you manage the menu as a celiac eater. I wish they had a gf marker on their menu especially if thry are so open to the hf community. We had lavender haze and truffle fries in the dedicated fryer. Wood grilled artichoke a d Brussel sprouts to start. We were all in for more until we saw how big the portions are. We got sunk with appetizers and are not mad. We will be back for fish and chips and steak frtes. Excited to have options. Let's get a gf menu at Summer House for the gf and celaic community!!

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

As a Celiac, I legitimately LOVE Summer House in Las Vegas at the new Durango Resort that opened in December 2023. I've already eaten here multiple times! It's a gorgeous restaurant.

I have had the fish and chips (x2) $35.95, the steak frites $38.95, the picnic fried chicken basket $22.95, the 2 Tickets to Paradise cocktail $18, the potato salad deviled eggs $9.95 for 3 halves (delicious but too pricey) and the shishito peppers for $12.95. I've also had the $3.95 gluten-free chocolate chip cookie and brownie from their bakery bar in the front.

According to our first awesome waitress, Shelby, they don't have a marked menu but they have a dedicated fryer! The batter on the fish and the chicken is gluten-free! I already contacted them via survey to let them know how important it is to mark their menu because this is an incredible selling point.

I get it, some people are weird about seeing "gluten-free" on a menu and won't order those items. So don't mark it on the regular menu. What is important is to at least have a separate menu so that people who care can ask, "do you have a gluten-free menu" and can find it online or in the restaurant. (BJ'S Brewhouse also doesn't mark "GF" on their regular menus, but has a separate stand alone menu with items that can be amended to be gluten-free.)

--- I'll say it a zillion times - not advertising that you have gluten-free options or a separate gluten-free menu is LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE. I have to research restaurants before I go to see if they accommodate me. If there is no indication that you can serve me, I'm not going to necessarily call every restaurant and ask for a host to talk to a chef and get back to me.

--- As a Celiac, Las Vegas casino resorts generally do not have microwaves in their rooms and almost none have mini refrigerators. If you have a medical dietary restriction, not only can you not bring your own fresh food to your room because there's no way to store or heat it, the restaurants on property can't accommodate you either! Summer House, you can and have accommodated me. Rather than eating a protein bar in a hotel room, I want other celiacs to patronize your business. At least have an online menu for "allergens."

--- Celiacs, people with wheat allergies, EoE, Crohn's, Hashimoto's, and rheumatoid arthritis all need to follow a gluten-free diet. Nevermind the amount of people without a diagnosis that are actively seeking foods that don't contain gluten (it takes on average 7 years to finally get a diagnosis of Celiac.) There are so many of us that want to spend our money at restaurants like Summer House but we have no idea that you exist if I can only find out by talking to our waiter once I'm already there. I only found this place on a fluke because my initial visit was during a mock service before opening.

--- Lettuce Entertain You Group, Help us spend money at your restaurants by at least having a separate menu with marked, gluten-free options! I don't care if it's just a QR code. I told my gluten-free online groups about this place and gluten-free people are so excited!

December 2023

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating