The Freezer Tiki Bar

This was an interesting stop. We are visiting and spent the day on a boat. I found this place on this app while looking for a place we can pull the boat up to. We called and they said they can accommodate gluten free. We drove the boat up and we had difficulty getting served. Just to find out they only have wait staff inside, not outside. Everything is pre-made and cash only. After going inside the waitress said the only thing that is safely gluten free is the New England clam chowder. I asked about the crab legs and she said there is no seasoning on them but the butter is fake butter and she recommends to avoid it with a gluten allergy. She was extremely nice and got our food herself to avoid cross contamination.

We ended up grabbing a few servings of the clam chowder and a can of cutwater. Also, the bar isn’t a full bar, only beer and wine, canned drinks. The food comes out in disposable to go ware. Extremely casual.

The clam chowder was good and we didn’t get glutened but per the atmosphere I didn’t feel very confident.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Just had a great meal at the Freezer. This is the 3rd time we have been here and loved it every time. Crab legs are great! We’ll be back…

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

They have gluten free New England Clam Chowder...it’s awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have been here a number of times and ordered snow crab and shrimp (Without Seasoning!!) and felt totally fine. No reaction at all. I can also get hard cider. The guy who took my order said the seasoning is like Old Bay but is made in house so he suggested I NOT eat it just to be safe. The seafood is so good, it’s really not necessary. Fun atmosphere. Bring money, it’s cash only.