The chef and manager spoke to me stating the sushi is NOT SAFE for people with celiac disease. The risk of cross contamination is present and they would not recommend for folks with celiac disease. I spoke to them for about 15 minutes after, explaining the high reviews on FMGF, and collected some info for the community - they stated they could prepare something outside of the menu (e.g., a seared fish with a simple salad, or pan roasted chicken), but even if there is a GF symbol, the cross contamination risk is present with menu items. I appreciated them SO MUCH for this. We have visited The Hamilton for years for various parties and events, but I never had the pleasure of dining with them before I was diagnosed. Nevertheless, the care and concern they took with me to not have me be exposed to gluten was a 10/10. Maybe folks had a different chef when visiting??
— Not at all
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Food was very good! They take allergies very seriously, the server immediately asked if our table had any allergies and have a separate fryer for fries. I had the gluten free cheeseburger (gluten feee bun) and fries! All good :)
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Food was good, limited selection. They do have gf buns for hamburgers.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Super delicious. All gluten free menu items are marked, and the server asked if we had any food allergies. They also had gluten free soy sauce for their sushi! It’s a shared kitchen, so risk of cross contamination.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
As soon as we were seated our waitress asked if there were any dietary restrictions and I told her I have celiacs. There are not too many items marked on the menu GF, but the ones that are marked makes for a wide variety of dishes. I opted for the classic cheeseburger and asked if the fries were fried separately and she confirmed they were so I took a chance (and it turned out good!). I also got a side of gratin potatoes because I couldn’t remember the last time I had those and also had no issues with those! Ended with a mint milkshake!
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
Waitress asked if there was any dietary restrictions as soon as we were seated. When I said celiac she immediately explained that my food would be prepped in a separate station with clean utensils. I didn’t get sick.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
95 percent of the time this app is spot on and can find safe restaurants for a Celiac to eat anywhere in the US. Unfortunately, the previous high ratings for the Hamilton in Washington, DC are completely inaccurate. I ordered a medium well steak that came out rare twice and declined on giving them a 3rd chance because it was an hour past my 5 year old son’s bedtime, who ordered macaroni and cheese , which took nearly an hour and half to come out. I have massive migraine after eating their”gluten free fries”, while waiting for my steak to come out cooked. I confronted manager who barely compensated us for having to order dinner at our hotel restaurant. I would rate this a half star and completely overrated compared to the wonderful restaurants on this site, which have allowed me an opportunity to travel upon receiving my diagnosis. Save your precious time and find somewhere else to eat.
— Not at all
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much/None
— Poor
Disappointing experience. Things on the menu marked Gluten free were not all safe for celiacs. The fries are NOT in a dedicated fryer and the shakes cannot be safely made gluten free. My daughter’s sushi had crunchy tempura on the side of it. The manager apologized and re-made it. But I would say if you are a sensitive celiac, avoid this place.
— Not very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Good
Celiacs daughter had burger and fries. She didn’t get sick and enjoyed her food.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
Good was very tasty and it’s a cool atmosphere. Our server asked right away if there were any food allergies and when I said gluten he followed up to ask if celiac or not. He was able to answer my question about the fryer and my food came out clearly marked, by a separate server than the rest of the food. I’m celiac and had NO problems. Great meal!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I really enjoyed my Steak Frites (NY Strip, French fries, watercress, and shallot-Dijon cream sauce). It was comforting that the servers knew without having to check that there is a dedicated fryer for the fries. The Steak Frites and a few other items on the menu were marked GF and my food came out with an allergy stick. However, our waiter ignored us for 30 minutes before we ended up asking another waiter to take our table instead and even then the service continued to be slow after that. The food was tasty but the service left more to be desired. It was packed in there, so maybe it was just a busy night for them.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
It was OK
They are gluten, friendly, not gluten-free. So I still had to double check to make sure they could accommodate dishes marked gluten free for someone with a Celiac that limited the choices.
The food was OK. I’ve had better meals, but it wasn’t awful. And we did get put back in a dining room at seem to be reserved for families with children, so that someone killed the ambiance.
I did not get sick
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Average
Food and atmosphere were great! Wonderful attention to detail with the “allergy” order and communication with the chef. We are a party of 7, so we know our food takes a little longer, but it was very slow. Restaurant lunch crowd cleared out and we finally got food once it was nearly empty. We did appreciate how careful they were! The dedicated fryer for French Fries was down, so no fries for us.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Had an awesome meal at The Hamilton! There aren’t a ton of marked GF items on the menu, but I was interested in the steak so I didn’t ask many questions about what else could possibly be made GF. They have a dedicated fryer for fries and all food comes out with an allergy flag in it which is reassuring. They also have GF soy sauce for sushi. Our server was so nice and knowledgeable as well!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
This was a wonderful experience all around, waitress was excellent, food was fantastic and safe.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Walked in for lunch and was so happy we did! Great offerings for GF and the waiter and staff were aware of it. Had a great lunch and broad menu!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
We ate here twice. First time I got the steak frites and it was so amazing, loved the sauce and French fries. The waiter we had was very good at double checking with the kitchen that everything was gluten free. Cocktail seemed to be lacking alcohol so that was disappointing.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Our server said they have one fryer for fries and one for other items, but they are next to each other and there is a chance of cross contamination. He said “it should be fine, unless you are severe celiac”. I didn’t risk it because celiac is celiac and I didn’t want to be sick on my vacation. I had the rainbow roll and it was good, but I’d order two rolls next time instead of just one as it didn’t really fill me up for dinner. They had GF soy sauce.
— Somewhat
— Some
— Good
Everything was labeled, my server verified everything was gluten free with the kitchen and it came back with allergy markers.
I had the pork chop with a wine chalet sauce (I can’t recall the name) and the potato au gratin and everything was delicious. Great experience
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
Very understanding of celiac and understood accommodations. Gf items clearly stated on menu.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Got the Steak Frites, came out with an allergy marker and was very good. Explained possibilities of cross contamination at first but came back out to say they spoke with the chef and he would take care of it. Excellent place! Get reservations though. Waited about an hour for a table.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
Food was good! Lots of GF markings on the menu, no separate prep area or dedicated fryer so there is a risk of CC but I felt safe here and the food was pretty good! Had a burger and fruit.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
Very happy! We ate at a number of places in downtown DC that had great tasting food, but this is hands down the best place for a great atmosphere and service. Yummy GF sushi and fries. Highly recommend getting a reservation…we went on a Monday at 6:30 and the place was full. Wonderful atmosphere and not as pricey as you’d expect.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Menu is labeled with gf for gluten friendly items. The waiter asked right away about allergies and reminded us that it is not a gluten free kitchen.. however, he checked with chef to ensure the items we ordered were celiac safe. We we warned of a potential cross contamination for one of our sushi orders. They also had gf soy sauce available for the sushi. All gf orders came out with an allergy tooth pick in it to confirm not was gf safe.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
The waiter asked about food allergies as soon as we were seated. There were tons of GF options and the food was wonderful.
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Had the miso soup and Hamilton burger- both were great! Also was able to have the crème brûlée (made gluten free by omitting the cookie)- came out tagged with allergy stick!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Menu was clearly marked and staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Food came out marked. Highlights- dedicated fryer for the fries and gf buns for sandwiches!
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
Well labeled menu with a surprising amount of options. Meal came out with an allergy label, to help reassure that they took it seriously.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Good
Very good! Loved how the menu was marked GF for specific items and they asked if there were an allergies when we sat down.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Average
I was stunned by the number of gluten free options available to me, and the waiter even went back and double checked that what I ordered could be made gluten free. I’ve never been able to get shrimp and grits and they were so good!!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Great place for sushi and a variety of other things
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
First time here- we are celiac- we had a lobster roll with delicious gf roll, and steak frites which was gorgeous- fries were perfect too. Waitstaff were very gf knowledgeable and service was fabulous. One tip to management is make the gf bun option more clear on the menu. I almost missed it.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I went here at the end of April and the restaurant was very nice. I have a gluten allergy and the waitress asked if anyone at the table had any allergies right away without me even saying anything. When my food came out it was labeled with an allergy stick which was really great! I got the shrimp and grits and it was awesome!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
They were exceptional about all allergies and understood what was necessary to do in order to avoid cross contamination. There were a ton of GF options on the menu!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Good GF options, but service is bad and hamburger was burnt (ask for medium).
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Not Much
— Poor
Delicious food! Server was great about guiding my choices.
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Some
— Excellent
Such a great experience! Their menu indicates which items are gluten-free, and some other items could be made gluten-free upon request. Server was knowledgeable and our dishes came out with allergy flags. Food was delicious! I had the shrimp and grits, hubby had the Hamilton burger with a gluten-free bun he could've sworn was a regular bun, it was so tasty
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
I’m celiac and also dairy free. My husband and I made reservations for lunch here, and I made a note that I was gluten and dairy free. Our waitress knew before I even told her, because management had informed her. I told her what I wanted to eat, and she confirmed with the chef that my preferred meal was free of any allergens. The service was a bit slow, but it’s a restaurant intended for dining, not a grab it and go spot.
The interiors were also lovely, with artwork by Hunt Slonem, custom wall sconces, and cozy wood paneling.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Amazing food! Must go to The Hamilton! Wonderfully large menu and knowledgable staff!
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
The menu is clearly marked, the servers answered all my questions and made sure I understood that cross contamination was a possibility due to it not being a GF dedicated kitchen. My entree (shrimp and grits) and dessert (Cuban flan) were delicious.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
The Hamilton has clearly marked GF items on the menu, GF bread, and GF soy sauce. Go for sushi happy hour!
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Server communicated GF needs to chef and confirmed menu choices. Gluten-free items marked on the menu. Food came out flagged. The filet mignon is not GF because of the potato side, so they made it without the potatoes for me. Everything else, including the foie gras mousse, was GF. Filet was perfectly cooked; enjoyed the steak sauce. Shrimp and grits were really good. Some of the sushi is GF. Also had a rainbow roll, which was good. Glad to have eaten here.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Really good food! I called and made a reservation for our group and they asked if anyone had any allergies. They also asked us upon arrival, and the server confirmed. They make their own gf pasta in house which isn’t mentioned on the menu. I had the Bolognese which was delicious and their pasta was excellent. I would go back again just for that alone.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Had a great hamburger on a GF bun. Knowledgeable serving staff. Didn’t get sick!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Manager and servers are sensitive to GF needs. Food was very tasty. Meal was served separate from others at table and marked. Gave comfort as to understanding of CC.
— Somewhat
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Went knowing they had GF items marked. Right off the back, server asked if we had any allergies. Very knowledgeable and if she wasn’t sure she went and asked the cook. GF pasta was available to substitute. Had shrimp and grits and it was delicious. Then the boozy milkshakes had GF options as well.
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Excellent
Went here for brunch. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the GF items and checked with the kitchen on things he wasn't sure about. They have several GF options which they identify on the page. An excellent meal.
Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. There weren’t a ton of options, but I am also dairy free which makes it a little more challenging. I had a chicken salad. It wasn’t amazing, but was satisfying.
Yes
There were a few gluten free options to choose from. I had the Petite Filet salad and it was so delicious. My gluten full family members loved their meals (husband was still thinking of the meatloaf days later.) The staff was knowledgeable about celiac and my plate had a marker on it to show there was an “allergy”
Excellent food, and a lot of GF choices. Not a dedicated GF kitchen, but they state they take precautions to avoid cross-contamination. The first thing the waiter asked me was whether I had any allergies he should know about, which was reassuring.
Yes