The Craftsman American Tavern

Quite literally the best experience. The owners wife has celiac, so everything can be made gluten free. They have dedicated fryers. Tater tots are 100% gluten free and they offer buns and everything too. Our waitress was super knowledgeable. We were visiting for the weekend and will be returning when we come here next for the summer.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

The manager was very helpful, explaining how cross-contamination is avoided. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I recommend the grilled shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. Yum!

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Really safe! The server said one of the owners has celiac. Separate fryers, gluten free buns, burger cooked on a safe surface. Tater tots were excellent. Didn’t get sick. Highly recommend!

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

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’d been here a couple years ago & was impressed. Today, not so much. Waiter told me tater tot’s were not gluten free, so I went with the pub chips. They were stale. Salmon burger was ok but not freshly made- seemed like preformed cooked from frozen. GF buns are Udi’s. When asked how my food was, I mentioned my concerns. I got a “sorry about that” and he exited our table fast. No offer to remake chips, bring a different side, or credit on the bill. To top it off, I was charged for a refill on my iced tea! $3 for each, $6 total. Who does that?!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Knowledgeable sever. Dedicated fryer. Delish Nashville hot chicken sandwich and tots! Old fashioneds were great.

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

It was nice to go somewhere my celiac husband could choose almost everything off the menu! And better because we are in vacation. Lots of great choices for our group of 6. Loved the atmosphere and we will be back.

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

Atmosphere was awesome. The gluten free options were great. They had a dedicated fryer! I had the gluten free mushroom and pesto Flatbread pizza. It was crispy and delicious!

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

— Somewhat

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

This restaurant has a very cool vibe: decor, games, and music played at a reasonable volume. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free options. Our server answered my question about the fried chicken without going to ask the chef. I ordered the pork belly as an appetizer and it was good. I’m not a big fan of foods with fat on them but I had to try them and they were tasty. I went with the Nashville fried chicken sandwich with an upgrade to seasoned tots. I rarely get to enjoy fried food! One other member of our dinner party was also gluten free and she ordered the mushroom pesto flatbread. She said the crust didn’t taste gluten free it was that good.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

Dedicated fryer, lots of options

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 go here every time I am in Eagle river! I love their espresso vodka drink, and the 1848 burger. Their tater tots are to die for!!! I absolutely love this place, and always feel safe eating here.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I frequent the Craftsman! Totally recommend if you’re GF and in the Northwoods. This place is one of the better establishments in the Northwoods, just overall. Very accommodating with gluten free (some wait staff are more aware than others) but overall just be clear when ordering, they generally know their stuff. Great drinks if you’re able to partake! (Lakefront New Grist is available for GF beer among a good variety of wines, ciders, seltzers, and mixed drinks).

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

I have a son with celiac and it is so hard to find places with a dedicated flyer for tots/fries etc. he said his hamburger and bun was the best ever. Coming from an autistic picky eater. Hoping we have time to come in again before vacation is over.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Lots of GF options. Loved the prime rib sandwich and tater tots

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

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

Outstanding restaurant for a celiac family! The majority of options on the menu are gluten for both children and adults. There is plenty to stay busy with yard games if you have to wait for your table. Craft cocktails, clean facility, friendly staff and all were well educated in celiac foods. In addition , there is a separate fryer for gluten free foods! We will be back!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— 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

We had the buffalo blue cheese tater tots, shrimp tacos, the craftsman, and the chocolate cake. Everything was excellent! So many delicious options! We were very pleased!!!

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

8/14/21: We loved our dinner! I felt so confident in the staff, and I didn’t feel sick at all after! We got truffle oil tater tots which were ~so~ good, and then I had a sausage and veggie flatbread. You get *so* much food for the price, and the outdoor dining was exactly what we were looking for during COVID! 10/10 atmosphere

8/12/22: The waitress seemed to think the tater tots were in a shared fryer until she went to ask, so that was a little unnerving, but I got the pork Mac and cheese and Parmesan truffle tots and the entire meal was DELICIOUS. I would drive hours for this meal!!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating

Staff knowledgeable. Separate fryer for sides. Delicious food. Two celiac in our group-no one had any issues!

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

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

Other Characteristics

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

Always a “go to” when we are in the Northwoods! So many reasons to support this local business. Veteran Owned, amazing food and fabulous drinks! We are so grateful to the staff that is so careful! I had the best salad I have ever had last night!

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

— Not 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Super understanding of celiac and gluten allergy. Dedicated fryer. Burgers fabulous with gluten free bun. Gluten free Parmesan truffle tater tots amazing. Liked so much for lunch, we went back for dinner same day.

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

Owners wife has celiac. Had shrimp tacos and most of the menu is GF. Dedicated fryer and great service.

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?

— Good

The menu was labeled well. The server was helpful and would ask the kitchen about cc. However, they say a mahi-mahi salad is gf, but the server said the fish is grilled on a shared surface. We had the truffle tots that were made in a separate fryer, but the only thing I could order was the club sandwich and it came out with fried up meat and toasted bread. At that point I didn’t ask, but I’m sure it was a cc shared surface. 🤦🏻‍♀ Nice attempt but not a lot of real options for celiac safe.

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?

— Average

Most food can be done GF, pizzas, buns, etc. GF beer, GF apps. We had GF tater tots, GF maple candied bacon with fudge and GF street tacos. Will be going back this week to try the GF pizza! Service was great, an hour wait because of being short staffed (like every other restaurant in the country right now) but the staff was super friendly and extremely helpful even though they were obviously very busy. Atmosphere inside was fun. Hope to sit outside next time, but we took first available table.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Menu items are clearly marked gluten free. Our server was knowledgeable of my allergy. I’m an extremely sensitive celiac and had no issues. We started with truffle oil tater tots. I had a burger. Both good items were delicious!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options