The Compass Tavern

I was served regular breadcrumbs on my baked scallops, despite mentioning 5 or 6 times that I had a very intense anaphylactic allergy, including when I ordered so the server couldn’t forget. At first I was told the bacon wrapped scallops were gluten free (including no fryer contamination) until another worker corrected the server. He then told me that the fryers are usually gluten free but since the owner was out they didn’t know if there had been wheat in the fryer (that’s so bizarre to me). The server checked with the kitchen for a few and confirmed the baked scallops were fine.

Thankfully I already didn’t trust them so when they gave me my food, I sat and waited to ask. Sure enough, they breaded my scallops. They offered to cook them again but my partners food was out, they clearly didn’t take allergies seriously, gave me the wrong side, and the place was generally dingy and gross. I would absolutely never suggest going here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

There were so many Gluten Free choices and a separate fryer! Great food and atmosphere and staff was very knowledgeable.

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

I got sick last time I went there. I would not trust it

They changed head chefs. It used to be a great spot, but nothing is guaranteed gluten free anymore. Extremely disappointing to see allergens not taken seriously.

I will not go back until management can assure that the problem has been taken care of and can guarantee the food is safe. I can not recommend going forward.

Celiac friendly?

No

They changed the menu and the cooks told the servers that nothing is really gluten free anymore I wouldn’t even test it not safe

Celiac friendly?

No

This is one of my favorite places. They have gluten free marinated teriyaki skewers which are so hard to find at a restaurant and so delicious! Gluten free pizza although I didn’t care for it. Love the burgers and wings. I don’t think the fryer is dedicated but I ate the food prior to knowing and since I didn’t get sick I’ve just kept going back .. it’s a treat but be conscious of the fried foods for those reasons.