The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
$$ • Restaurant
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Literally only went to get takeout fries and they were divine!
Menu not marked, which is always frustrating. But the did have rolls and fries are GF. Food was good.
Minimal wait for a dog-friendly patio table for dinner on Saturday night! Delicious food for our party of four with a variety of tastes. Confirmed that French fries are 100% gf and allergy safe. Also had a really tasty quinoa burger and salad! No reaction, and I’m very sensitive to cross contamination. The view at sunset was also stunning!
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Overall we had a positive experience and did not get sick (celiac) but I found the communication lacking. There is no GF menu, and while they have a gf fryer, they will not call it GF. They say it’s only for French fries..and is therefore “gluten friendly.” I’d have felt better if they could have spoken more in celiac/allergy terms and confirmed it is a GF fryer, but multiple servers didn’t use that language which I thought was odd. Luckily the meal was safe. I would go back, but make the celiac needs explicit.
We had lunch here today , totally safe & delicious! Very serious about celiac and cross contamination risk . Would totally eat here again !
Sat at the bar, and had a wonderful experience. Bartender very knowledgeable about what was gluten free. A must visit if you are celiac. Food was fantastic.
Many options, including a GF fryer!
We went there for dinner and I was able to get a lobster roll on a GF hamburger bun. Their fries are made in a separate fryer so we are free to eat those. The hostess and waitress were knowledgeable. The food was delicious and felt great after eating.
Had lunch here with friends and although their menu does not have gluten free marked they had a lot of options. The waiter was pleasant and helpful pointing out what was gluten free and also specifying what was celiac safe. It was great being able to enjoy the happy our menu as the bucket of fries are celiac safe! I had the Seared Shrimp & Scallops which comes with lobster fried rice, best rice I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!
A bit annoying that they didn’t have a gf menu or menu markings, but the staff was really helpful in letting me know what I could have. I did need to push for more clarity on cornbread croutons (not gluten free) but didn’t get sick!
Waiter was very knowledgeable with knowing which items on the menu could accommodate a gluten free diet. They have GF buns and a designated fryer.
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
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.
Incredible food with lots of celiac friendly options. Dedicated GF fryer
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.
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.
Gorgeous restaurant with great GF options. The separate fryer is NOT guaranteed against cross contamination.
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!
Great atmosphere and almost everything on the menu is or can be made gluten free. The server was knowledgeable.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great lobster roll on GF bun. Fries from a separate fryer. Fun ambiance right in the water and great staff!
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.
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
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.
Beautiful restaurant, lots of options. I did eat the fries, they have their own fryer. I also ate the lobster spring roll.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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).
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
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