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Tropics Bar & Grill
$$ • Restaurant
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We came for breakfast. They could only do eggs, bacon, rice, gf bread/muffin, and açaí bowl
there is not a separate gf menu, but there are items marked with an * to indicate what can be made gf. ate here twice. once for lunch and once for dinner. both times i just got the tropics burger which is your typical original burger but with a sauce that i got taken off. i also was able to get fries which is something i haven’t been able to do since my diagnosis. the first time, for lunch, i was very skeptical but the waitress assured me that is was 100% gf and that they have a fryer specially for fries. when they came out they looked battered, but i was once again assured they were fine. also, the bun came toasted but i asked for it to not be bc it’s on the grill. i did not get sick at all. the second time, for dinner, they have a very limited menu and there was not a lot for gf, but i was still able to order the burger and fries. i forgot to ask for the bun to be untoasted so when it came out i just took it off and took off what it’s touched. i know that’s not how celiac works, but i was starving and didn’t care at that point. i didn’t get sick though, but maybe don’t do that and just ask for it untoasted. the staff was very knowledgeable and i felt safe when i went. there is not a separate gf menu, but there are items marked with an * to indicate what can be made gf.
Are here during a busy time with no issues. Had the burger with GF bun & no bbq sauce, no fried onions as both have gluten. Fries have a dedicated frier & ranch dressing is GF. Got there 5:45 pm & no line. Good location for Friday night fireworks at 8 pm.
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While, the website says it’s gluten-free I was told everything was cross-contamination and not safe for celiac. This holds for all of the Hilton resort. They showed no awareness of cross-contamination protocol.
After reading reviews I was hesitant to go, but decided to give it try. Was pleasantly surprised! Asked the hostess about GF options, she immediately told me the GF options are marked with an * on the main menu, and to inform my server so the kitchen can be made aware of cross-contamination. Server again confirmed GF options on menu and told about separate fryer for fries. There are not a ton of options, but there's still several to chose from. Chose the burger with fries, comes with a GF bun. Both burger and fries were tasty and haven't gotten sick.
GF items marked on menu- ordered grilled fish sandwich on GF bun, French fries ;was told were fried in separate fryer). Violently ill all night- DO NOT eat gee if you have Celiac!
Some decent options. Gluten friendly options are listed with an asterisk on the menu. Usually 4-5 different items to choose from. Our waitstaff wasn’t as knowledgeable about cross contamination so I’m not sure how safe it is for celiacs. On the pricey side.
My son ordered kids cheeseburger and french fries. They said that they take this gluten free really serious and they make the fries in separate frier. My so was throwing up all night after this dinner. Seriously something went wrong and very bad.
They had several gluten free options marked on the menu. One night I had a burger on a GF bun. Waitress indicated th fries were cooked in a dediced fryer. Another night I had a steak and they prepped a special separate sauce since the menu sauce has gluten.
SUNRISE SANDO!!!! This is truly THE best breakfast I have had eating out, ever. The staff was very knowledgeable and careful after I shared my severe allergy.
My fiancé decided to go GF awhile ago as well and had the Street Avocado Toast and it was DELICIOUS!
100% recommended. I am going to try another dish from this business before traveling home. WOW!!
Went for a late lunch and had a great relaxing experience! Got the catch of the day on a gluten free bun. The sandwich was good. The bun felt apart, but I kind of expect that. The menu indicates GF options with the staff able to answer questions. They also had a GF chocolate cake dessert (I didn't get it, but it was nice to see they offered something). There was also live entertainment, which was fun. Good experience in a covered outdoor setting right on the beach. Would definitely go back.
Had a delicious breakfast on the beach. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Offered a lot of options.
This place had plenty of gluten free options! I just stopped in for a quick snack and had a side of French fries! They were yummy and surprisingly gluten free as they do look breaded. They confirmed using a separate fryer!
Dedicated fryer. Amazing fries. Poke bowl was delicious delicious
Not a separate gf menu, but all options are marked on the regular menu. They have gf bread for burgers, and a separate frier to make safe French fries. Expensive, but safe for celiacs. Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions.
Went here thinking I couldn’t get anything. Was excited to see all the options available and was super happy to hear about all the precautions taken. Wait staff was incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel at home. Shout out to Kira!
Breakfast has a few gluten free options. Not listed on the menu, but was happy to find out gluten free muffins were available upon request!
Expensive but that’s expected here. But felt safe ordering. Was told had separate space. No reaction. Good for celiac
Very good food and atmosphere! Nice to have fries as an option. The GF bun was kind of dry but that can be expected at home too. Expensive lunch but worth it. Drinks were good also!
They have a GF bun and a dedicated fryer, good food amd very friendly staff. We ate here twice.
Have eaten here 6 times with no issues. Good food, items clearly marked, and a knowledgeable staff. Also have a dedicated fryer
Food was great and menu is clear for what they offer as gluten free.
Great place! Went there twice without getting sick. I am a celiac and respond with even the slightest cross-contamination. Highly recommend, but be warned… it is pricey.
Went for breakfast and dinner and it was great! Waitstaff is very knowledgeable. One meal came out with gluten-free bread that looked different than the last meal and when I asked about it they explained they were using a different kind of gluten free bread that day. Yum!
Menu is labeled very clearly and they have a separate area of the kitchen! The food was absolutely AMAZING, and the waiter was super helpful and nice.
Our server, Lisa, was not only very attentive, but also had a strong awareness of the gluten content of many items on the menu. Where she wasn’t 100% sure, she double-checked with the kitchen. While there isn’t a separate GF menu, the standard menu indicates items that can easily be made GF. They also had GF toast to go with my breakfast dish & potatoes were fried in a dedicated fryer. They did a great job!
We stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Resort and at both breakfast and dinner here several times. Great food, great service!! Plenty of GF options and knowledgeable staff.
Got a salad with chicken and a chicken sandwich with fries. Great service and clearly marked menu for celiacs.
Ate here several times. Food was good, if a little pricey. They have a few GF items.
We ate breakfast and dinner here during our short stay in Waikiki. My son who has Celiac and is quite sensitive to cross-contamination never got sick. They had gf buns for burgers and spent the time to dig through their freezer for gf bread for breakfast. No dedicated fryer or gf bagels. The menu said they had "gf griddle cakes" for breakfast, but they didn't. Even though the menu wasn't always accurate, the restaurant was super-careful with my son's orders and always did their best to accommodate his order. And most importantly, he never got sick.
Great food, no reaction from three celiacs eating three different meals.
Being celiac on a vacation in an unfamiliar place can be nerve wracking! I kept hearing about this place from fellow celiacs. Though we are not staying at the resort where this restaurant is, we decided to make the drive and try it. I had a BBQ Hawaiian chicken sandwich-completely gluten free. The fries even have a designated fryer and are gf as well! Highly recommend!
The service was great! It was busy but they kept up with it. I ordered the Lobster Eggs Bennie on GF toast and it was amazing. The Lobster and eggs were cooked perfectly. The server was somewhat knowledgeable about the gluten free offerings but when she didn't know she asked a manager to find out.
I had an amazing BBQ brisket night for dinner. Fries and slaw. This morning i had 2 eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The staff was knowledgeable about GF and ensured that i had safe food. No negative effects. (I have CD and am very sensitive).
Ok. Tried the shrimp cocktail and didn’t have issues but was overpriced based on the portion. Best part of the restaurant is the view
We went here a number of times while staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It’s a nice safe option to have but it is over priced. My favourite was the open faced crab sandwich on the lunch menu. My only real complaint is that the nachos are not gluten free!
Have to agree with others. Good food, but not worth literally 50 percent more in cost. Had a few selections for gf, but not able to customize . We felt they push to buy drinks a little bit. Our observation. We were at the end of our day and tired, unfortunately nothing in the nearby area is gf friendly.or reasonable cost, so we landed back here. Possibly the marketplace next door. But that is grab and go. Rest if trip, we made sure to be closer to other dining options.
Inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village, they are pricey but with a decent selection of GF fare. Our server took very good care of me.
Wish I could post a photo of my amazing Ahi tuna salad!
Dedicated fryers and prep area for GF food. I had the cauliflower base pepperoni pizza and ohhhhh my goodness it was amazing. Will be back.
Loved their pancakes! A little bit on the pricey side but still very good! I would purchase again. I also did not get sick!
Got the chicken teriyaki and it was good. However it didn’t taste $22 good, more like half that. Food was good, hence the 4 stars, but the price will keep us away and have already found other options in the area.
Gluten free options are marked on the menu, and they have a separate fryer for fries, but you need to ask for that so you don’t get fries made in a another shared fryer. Food was great, and I didn’t get sick. Double win. One tip - ask for no straw. They use paper straws (many of which have gluten containing ingredients), and bring your drink out with the straw in it.
Gluten free pizzas . Marked gluten free options on menu. Waiters very knowledgeable and great service .
Gluten free burger was good. My burger was a little burnt but I asked for well done. The fries were gluten free though! This meal was celiac friendly.
We are staying at the Hilton Village Waikiki. Our family of 4 with celiac were treated so well at Tropics. Call ahead, speak to the manager and let them know your concerns. They are very knowledgeable, have a separate fryer for gluten free fries. Just make sure your server knows and speak to the manager before you get seated. Katrina (manager) is amazing.
We ordered French fries to go so we could eat them pool side since the pool restaurant did not have GF/DF options. The fries were good, no one got sick.
NIMA tested the GF fries and they came back ok to eat. We tested the GF pizza twice and it came back full of gluten each time. I can tell it's got it's own pan and GF crust so most likely due to cross contamination. We dodged a bullet with the pizza.
