The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern

Knowledge and helpful staff. Kitchen is awesome at adapting if needed. Beware of any dishes served in cast iron skillets if you’re celiac.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

No gluten free menu. When making the reservatuon, the staff member asked if anybody in our party had a food allergy. Our server knew ingredients of each item on the menu. After ordering, server confirmed with chef that my order was GF. I had ribeye steak with mushrooms and onions, mashed potatoes, and string beans. There were two seafood choices and a special that were GF. Creme Brulee and dessert drinks were GF. The menu changes periodically, but I can always find something to eat. I feel safe eating here.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner

Up there for the most knowledgeable staff I’ve run into in LaCrosse. Our waitress knew essentially everything that had gluten and did a great job checking with and informing the kitchen. My wife’s (celiac) stomach did hurt a little after though no other symptoms so can’t say if it was from gluten or not for sure

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

We've been coming here for years. They used to have the most amazing GF desserts. For the past couple years when I ask they say, ice cream or creme brulee. Maybe I'm a dessert snob or maybe I was just used to the awesome desserts they used to have that were like no where else. But I really wish they'd go back to that. The food is always good, but it also seems like the veggie and potato choice are always the same. They used to have so much more variety. All that said they always take extra special care for celiac and they now have GF beer (New Grist). Staff is always friendly and their patio is great.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

The waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable about celiac. The meal was delicious and zero after effects.

There was not a separate GF menu, however, the chef said that all but one entree could be made GF.

The wait staff was great!

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

The staff was very careful about checking with the staff and was very knowledgeable about the desserts. Unfortunately, apparently they only have gluten free pasta sometimes. Even our server wasn’t sure if they’d have it. I would recommend the steak anyways! It was amazing.