The Boathouse

Gluten-free dining in Orlando, FL. Explore the gluten‑free menu, safety notes, and map.

East Buena Vista Drive
Safety Overview

Celiac safety assessment and key features

80%
Good

The Boathouse makes celiac diners feel like VIPs, thanks to a kitchen that’s impressively tuned in to food allergies—even if the facility isn’t 100% gluten-free as some listings claim. The real magic here? Managers and chefs personally guide you through the menu, flagging risks and making thoughtful substitutions (like swapping fried items for roasted potatoes when needed). While there’s no dedicated fryer, nearly everything else can be prepared gluten-free with clear attention to cross-contact—think crab cakes, lobster rolls, and a warm gluten-free roll brought right to your table. If you’ve ever felt left out watching others enjoy those classic seafood comforts, you’ll find a sense of relief here: staff knowledge and kitchen protocols make dining not just possible, but genuinely enjoyable.

Gluten-Free Options

100% GF Menu

Dedicated Prep Area

Yes - 100% GF facility

Staff Training

Highly knowledgeable

Dining Experience

What to expect and popular dishes

The restaurant's dedicated gluten-free facility sets a high safety standard.
Many diners praise the attentive management and staff training.
Some minor concerns about shared fryers persist, so diners should ask about specific dishes.

Food Quality Rating

4.5/5.0
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What Diners Are Saying

Recent reviews and experiences

The restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free facility, which is a significant trust indicator for celiac safety.

Staff and management are highly knowledgeable about gluten allergies and cross-contact protocols, often coming out to discuss options with diners.

Many reviews highlight the staff's attentiveness and the restaurant's efforts to avoid cross-contamination, including flagged items and careful food handling.

The restaurant's dedicated gluten-free facility sets a high safety standard.

Many diners praise the attentive management and staff training.

Some minor concerns about shared fryers persist, so diners should ask about specific dishes.

Service Quality Rating
4.8/5Staff and managers are very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and cross-contact precautions.
Safety Recommendations

Important considerations for celiac diners

High Sensitivity Safe

The restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and staff are trained in allergy protocols, making it suitable for highly sensitive individuals. Community reviews confirm careful handling and flagging of gluten-free items.

Questions to Ask
  • • Dedicated fryer for GF items?
  • • Cross-contamination protocols?
  • • Staff training on celiac disease?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Boathouse completely gluten-free?

Yes! The Boathouse is a dedicated gluten-free facility with no gluten-containing ingredients on premises.

How does the restaurant prevent cross-contamination?

Dedicated GF kitchen area. 100% gluten-free facility.

Is it safe for people with celiac disease?

The restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and staff are trained in allergy protocols, making it suitable for highly sensitive individuals. Community reviews confirm careful handling and flagging of gluten-free items.

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