We had a great meal at duke's! We started off with chips and salsa as the gf alternative to bread, which was delish! For an appetizer we had the scallop and shrimp skewer duo. I would have never paired maple with scallops or shrimp but it was delightful.
They did bring a paper straw with my drink but once I let them know that was not celiac friendly, the server thanked me for letting them know and brought me a new one.
All of their chowders are gluten free so we tried the sampler with clam chowder, seafood red chowder, lobster bisque and corn chowder. They were all absolutely delicious but the corn was my favorite. We also shared a Caesar salad, hold the croutons.
For an entire, I had the ginger salmon, with mashed potatoes, so good!! My husband had the rockfish tacos with a flour shell because he is not celiac, but next time we will try them with the corn tortillas! So many options here and we will return!
Also, the hospitality was excellent - we dined on the patio on the water on a chilly evening and they had wonderfully plush blankets and an overhead heater! Delightful!
Always super knowledgeable and accommodating. I’ve been told the fryer is dedicated gf one day and it was not safe on another visit so be sure to ask.
Let the server know I’m celiac. The manager came out to assure me that they would change gloves handling my food and that my plate would be kept away from anything glutinous. Fresh pans etc used. Wow! And the food here is always amazing
I had the gluten free clam chowder, the gluten free lobster chowder, and the seafood chowder (small portions of each) - it was so good! They even brought out chips and salsa when we declined the sourdough. Great food and fantastic service!
The waitstaff was great and super knowledgeable. The menu is loaded with gf options including the chowder! They even brought me a bun with garlic butter while the table had their bread. Felt super safe and well cared for!
The menu is clearly marked. All of the chowders were great. They carry Ghostfish beer, a dedicated GF brewery.
Had a great meal at Dukes. Started with the hot crab dip and they brought chips to replace the bread. Had some GF clam chowder. Pretty good, but a little thick. Still enjoyed it though. And then a yummy piece of halibut with fingerling potatoes. My tummy felt great and I’m ready to go back. 🙌🏼
The food is delicious, especially a blackened salmon salad! I like it that the menu is marked with GF and some items not marked can be made GF and staff was great to find out when we have questions. We are also dairy free (DF) so the only dessert available is sorbet so opt out. I wish they had another dessert offering that’s GF & DF.
Lovely place to eat. Lots of GF choices, including chowder. I had the clam chowder and loved it!
Had a super delicious meal here. Our waiter made extra care to make sure I was safe. He even went down to the cellar (?) to look at the ingredients to double check things. They also always alert the manager about celiac and he came over to talk to our table too. He also has celiac! It was a really great experience.
Been here several times and haven't had a problem, I usually stick with the salmon to avoid too much cross contact risk
What a great find. Our server was very knowledgeable about GF options and there were lots on the menu. No extra charge for gf bread. I ordered the steak and it was delicious.
A huge variety of GF options. I ordered the rockfish tacos which were only okay but next time I will get one of their fish filet options. No issues after. They brought us chips instead of bread when we told them of our dietary restrictions.
Really great experience, the waiter was knowledgeable and as soon as I said I have Celiac he jumped into discussing their policies for GF menu items. I ordered the Royal Ranch Filet Mignon which was freaking incredible, the best steak I've had in a very very long time. Besides bringing my food out with my family's (not GF), the staff were very careful and discussed changing gloves, cooking everything separately and away from gluten food, and how their sauces and spices are all GF. They also have so many GF menu items, it wasn't hard to pick!! It's the day after and I have not had any symptoms at all. Definitely coming back, and this will probably be our date-night spot!
Ordered sea bass tacos and the red stew, both delicious both gluten free and clearly marked
Absolutely amazing experience with fantastic and educated staff. We ate in the bar after having to leave Fogo de Chao downstairs because they couldn’t accommodate celiac. Hearing the words “no cross contamination” & “we can make you something special” really saved the night. It was obvious this place knew CC & allergies (even tortilla chips are made off site and are safe!). Easily accommodated a dairy allergy too. Can’t say positive enough things!
10/10 experience. Clearly labeled menu. Manager even came over to the table to clarify if I was celiac or not and personally checked on the food to ensure it was prepared correctly. Fabulous service all around.
Lots of options and super helpful staff!
Definitely go :) The ambience, energy, and food were all wonderful. I ate clam chowder for the first time in forever!!! I noticed their sandwich portion of the menu is somewhat limited GF. But if you’re going for fish, there are many options. I had a really yummy “unchopped” salad with scallops and shrimp. Make sure to get it tossed!
They usually serve bread to the table, but brought us corn tortilla chips and salsa instead :)
I had the award winning chowder and a scrumptious seafood salad with no reaction.
Very tasty seafood. I felt super safe. Every item they communicated special care after telling them I had celiac. Pricey but felt everything is sustainably sourced and I’ll pay more for safety and good service!
According to our waiter, only the items marked as GF on the menu could be made gluten free, and the other options shown on the gluten free menu were not available.
Blackened salmon salad….meh. Kids salmon and potatoes….meh. View—fantastic! Price….yikes.
You can eat here with your aunt from out of town and it’s fine.
This was a delicious dining experience. The waiter was very knowledgable on what was and was not gluten free. They had twrrific gluten free chowder and everything was clearly marked. I will definetely go back.
Had a burger, no issues at all. They gave me baked rosemary fries instead which were delicious. Asked for an alternative to the bread and they gave me chips and salsa!!
Amazing gluten free clam chowder. Relatively of the owner is celiac. They get it! Menu is marked well!! We eat here overtime we come to seattle.
Fabulous Gluten-free menu. Many options.They take great care to insure your meal is safe.
We've eaten here at least 6-7 times since my wife was diagnosed as a celiac. Very good food, excellent service, lots of GF menu options clearly marked. Most important, when we notify our server about my wife's condition the manager always checks in with us to explain what their kitchen process is and they provide a GF appetizer.
Wow - so happy! I thought that Duke’s was lost to me after my celiac diagnosis in 2015. I even had my 2008 wedding at Duke’s on Alki. Well, June 2023, I gave it a try again and to my delight, so much is marked off gluten free! Parker was our server at the Tukwila location and she was so knowledgeable! I did the chowder sampler, had the rockfish tacos (the GF version) and my kid had a gluten free burger off the kids menu. Topped it off with raspberry lemonade sorbet. Amazing dinner!
(Back here in July 2024!)
I feel like Dukes deserves a good review. The menu clearly designates which items are gluten-free, and there are many options. Our server was also knowledgeable, understood the term "celiac," and other servers who helped bring our food to the table knew where the GF dish was supposed to go. I was impressed that their chowders are GF. That’s pretty rare. I also had grilled mahi and vegetables, which were delicious.
I’ve read other reviews on this app and see that some folks thought they got glutened at Dukes. That wasn’t my experience. Admittedly, exposure gives me only mild symptoms. I would add that with the variety of GF options on offer, it’s possible to be more selective about what you order. For example, grilled fish and fresh vegetables are generally less likely to get contaminated than soup and chowders, etc.
I had the 4 chowder flight and shared the clam appetizer with my party (before they put bread in the sauce when we were done). When I said I was Celiac, they understood and told me that they took extra precautions. I liked that they had gluten free carrot cake, and it was pretty good. I didn't get sick afterwards. There are lots of options to make me want to go back.
Went to Duke’s for fish and chips only to find out that is no longer GF. Clam chowder was pretty good, not fabulous, the prawn appetizer was 5 small shrimp with pico de gallo w/avocado. Really pricey for what we got.
I love this place because they have a variety of yummy chowders all gf. Sitting out on the deck is super nice overlooking alki beach. They have gf bread - actually those gf hamburger buns - had I preferred a sandwich I would have appreciated that. Variety of salads with seafood and seafood mains plus burgers etc. Good cocktails.
Excellent meal with a beautiful view and great service. Menu is well marked and has a wide range of options that at GF. They brought me chips and salsa instead of sourdough bread at the start of the meal and the manager came out with them to clarify if I was just avoiding gluten or celiac. I’m celiac and had no symptoms following this meal.
Staff FANTASTIC and extremely nice. Delicious GF Clam Chowder (oh how I missed this) and Caesar Salad with grilled Chicken Breast. All in all a very pleasant experience.
Gluten-free clam chowder ✌Also staff was super kind and knowledgeable about gluten free. Menu is marked and there are a lot of choices!
I love eating here! Menu is clearly marked, and staff is incredibly knowledgeable. I’ve been here multiple times and never gotten sick, I always feel safe eating here. If you let them know you are gf, they will bring you chips and salsa instead of the bread.
GF New England Clam Chowder alone is worth the trip!!
Menu has many items marked GF. They also can make burgers GF. We ordered then the manager came out and talked with us. He has celiac as well! My daughter had the kids meal of salmon and roasted potatoes. Fries are made in a mixed frier so don’t eat those- waiter knew this and told us.
Lots of gluten free items clearly marked. All the (delicious) chowders are by default gluten free. Allegedly the owner of Dukes worked to make sure all the gluten free items were up to the same quality as "normal" items - you can tell!
So good and some great gluten-free options. Our waiter told us Duke’s daughter has celiac, so they are well versed and sensitive to it.
Food was FANTASTIC! They’re attention to celiac and cross contamination is great! I was assured my meal was prepared on a separate cutting board, clean grill and fresh gloves etc. they serve sourdough at your table but if you tell them you’re celiac you get your own chips and salsa! Loved this place!
Server was knowledgeable and volunteered kitchen protocol for gluten free and celiac safe which inspired confidence. I stuck to dishes that would be naturally gluten free vs could be accommodated.
We stopped in for dinner last week and I was overwhelmed by how many GF options there were! I’d heard good things about their chowder, so opted for the Quad Dinghy Chowder Sampler with small portions of the classic, lobster mobster Pernod, NxNW, and raging’ Cajun corn chowders. They were all decent but the classic was my favorite. Our server also brought me out a plate with safe tortilla chips and Verde salsa in lieu of the bread basket when I told her about my Celiac, which was really nice since the sourdough my partner got looked and smelled delicious. Nice touch to have an option for us. We had great service and I didn’t have any reaction afterward, so I’m looking forward to checking out more of their GF menu.
Great experience. Clam chowder is fantastic and GF. Both seafood salads we had were GF. Will be back here!
All of the chowders are gluten free and delicious. I have eaten here a couple times with no issues. The kitchen seems knowledgeable. The chowders are a safe item
Food was great, server was knowledgeable about cross contact and reassuring about kitchen practices when food is flagged for and allergy, would definitely eat here again.
Great meal here. Well marked menu and waiter was well informed made me feel comfortable. Delicious!
Gluten-free chowders! Felt safe with a well-labeled menu - had safe restaurant clam chowder for the first time in a long time. It was great!
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