The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel

Most items on the menu can be made GF or are already GF. Got the shrimp tacos and they were incredible! All ingredients in the shrimp tacos are GF. Also got French fries (dedicated fryer) and they were the best French fries I’ve had in a while! I definitely recommend! Plus there is a great view of the water from the restaurant

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

While there is no separate GF menu the staff was knowledgeable and willing to check with chef. They have a dedicated fryer for the french fries but the rest of the fried items are not safe. I got a burger on udis bun with fries and the brownie sundae all was good and did not get sick. Not a huge selection for GF but better than the average place.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

Incredible food with lots of celiac friendly options. Dedicated GF fryer

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Several GF options and the staff was very knowledgeable. I had a lobster spring roll and halibut. Both were very good, and we were sure to follow up with a GF brownie sundae. Nice ambiance, friendly staff and good food.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Menu isn’t marked but staff is knowledgeable about what can be made GF (which is most items). They even have a GF brownie sundae for dessert.

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

Gorgeous restaurant with great GF options. The separate fryer is NOT guaranteed against cross contamination.

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

Menu wasn’t marked GF, but the Waiter was knowledgeable about what was gluten free. I had the shrimp and scallops with lobster fried rice and it was great!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Great atmosphere and almost everything on the menu is or can be made gluten free. The server was knowledgeable.

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

The atmosphere and view from the outdoor seating at The Boathouse really can’t be beat in Kennebunkport… which is why there’s always a wait to get in. And although the menu doesn’t list anything specifically as GF (except a GF brownie sundae dessert), they have a printout with all the options that are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free (as well as dairy-free options too). They have a separate fryer for fries, and offer GF buns, so I almost went for the lobster roll with fries (all GF)… but after a couple lobster rolls elsewhere earlier in the week, I opted for the Seared Shrimp & Scallops with Lobster Fried Rice and it was delicious with a kind of sweet & spicy glaze. Rest of my non-celiac family also enjoyed their lunch as well.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I wish the menu marked gluten free but otherwise I had a great meal. Gluten free buns and gluten free fryer. They have gluten free brownie sundaes, fyi, but I did not have one.

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Great restaurant. They had a dedicated fryer so my kids were happy to have some fries. Burgers were good (although not cooked through). All in all, a good restaurant with safe options and food was really good.

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

Excellent food and service! Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free and servers knew exactly what modifications were possible. Went twice on a recent trip because I felt so safe there! Had a lobster roll and fries the first time and the lobster fried rice with a salad the second. All good options!

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Great lobster roll on GF bun. Fries from a separate fryer. Fun ambiance right in the water and great staff!

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

The outdoor seating on the deck was fantastic. Our server was very knowledgeable and able to answer my questions regarding the menu. The menu is not marked gluten free but server was able to tell me exactly what was and wasn’t GF.

I ordered the scallops and shrimp with lobster fried rice and my husband and I split the lobster spring roll and wings.

The lobster spring roll was very fresh and flavorful. There was a gluten free brownie sundae available on the menu but we did not try it.

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

Amazing lobster roll with gluten free roll! So many gluten free (celiac safe) options! Dedicated fryer for fries. I ate here two nights in a row because it was so good

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

Had a burger on udis roll. They said they had a dedicated fryer but I got a side salad with white balsamic instead of the fries. All good. Server was knowledgeable about ingredients in dishes etc.

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

— Somewhat

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

Very good and staff is knowledgeable

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

Beautiful restaurant, lots of options. I did eat the fries, they have their own fryer. I also ate the lobster spring roll.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Server was very knowledgeable and helpful. I had a wonderful, fresh, locally sourced salad and shrimp and scallops over lobster fried rice. Was informed that they routinely use tamari instead of soy sauce. Everything was fabulous. One of the best 2 meals I’ve had on this trip!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

After finding this establishment through the app, my family and I were hopeful but were left very disappointed. I ordered a basket of fries from their “designated frier” but ended up with severe stomach pain which I usually only get with large amounts of cross contamination. NOT celiac friendly.

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

— Not at all

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

What a find!! I will be a lifetime patron of this place:)

We started with the lobster spring roll and Bob’s wings. For our meal my husband and i split the shrimp & scallop over lobster fried rice and the turf&turf. They were both so fresh and bursting with flavor. For desert we had the brownie sundae and it did not disappoint.

So many options! I felt completely taken care of and in good hands. Our server Kali was top notch!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Sensitive celiac here; this is celiac safe. I got the GF lobster roll (cooked in its own pan), which was not the best lobster roll ever but pretty tasty. The fries are fried in a dedicated fryer. I recommend calling ahead to get a table outside, where there are nice views of the water, rather than inside.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free options. I had the club with fries. They have a dedicated fryer. Good staff. Fun on the water :)

They have a dedicated fryer for fries. Great buffalo wings. Many items can be modified. The scallop & shrimps with lobster fried rice is SO good (rice is made w gf soy sauce).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff is knowledgeable and chef makes moderations to dishes to make the gf. Best food with a view in Kennebunkport. Views and atmosphere are Amazing