I’ve been here twice and both times the service and food quality are amazing. It’s a dive, so don’t let that scare you off. Ask for the gluten free menu! They have a dedicated fryer and are quite knowledgeable about gluten free eating. In fact, if you’re eating with a party and you’re the only celiac at the table, they make sure to bring your order out separately from everyone else’s meal. I’d give this place 10 stars if I could. A must stop place for a celiac in calabash country!!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
They take great care here to ensure their food is safe for celiacs!!! And the seafood is delicious
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
Great experience! GF fried seafood and dedicated fryer for fries. Staff were very knowledgeable!
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Some
— Good
Wonderful gluten free seafood—the staff is super helpful and accommodating!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
The outside of the restaurant is definitely older, but don’t let that fool you, the food is amazing!!!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
7-18-23
As soon as I arrived I was presented with a gluten free menu, and the waitress was incredibly knowledgeable about what I could and could not eat. I got a combo bowl with steamed scallops and fried shrimp— generous portions, tasty food, no sickness. Real win.
Be warned the tables are a bit small, so if you come at a busy time it may be a challenge to keep your GF food plates clear from the corndogs of those you are dining with.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
It was exciting to find a place with GF fried seafood! I loved my fried scallops and shrimp along with French fries and green beans. They use a dedicated prep area and fryer. The staff was awesome!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Delicious and felt safe. GF menu. Separate server brought out GF meal
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Fantastic GF fried shrimp and fries! Will definitely be back. I am celiac and had no problem.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I'm in heaven! I haven't had fried "anything" in 6 years. Staff was very knowledgeable and explained how the kitchen was set up. I definitely will come back. For some reason the star system gives them a 4 star. That is incorrect, they are a 5 STAR !!
7-18-23
I'm back for a second time and I'm still in love. The food and staff are wonderful !!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
Excellent service and staff! We come here every time in town to have their GF fried fish, shrimp and more! We found out this trip that their fries are also in a dedicated fryer! The hush puppies are not GF, but they are working on it (waitress mentioned). Two of our famikiy members can't have dairy, and they made the GF batter without dairy!! Very accommodating. Owner is celiac. Highly recommend!!!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Great experience! I haven't had fried shrimp in years.They brought my GF plate out separate from everyone else's meals.The server was very kind and knowledgeable. She said they have a dedicated fryer for the GF foods. The shrimp were outstanding!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
My girlfriend and I stopped by here and it does in fact seem like a hole in the wall from the outside. But it is definitely a diamond in the rough. She was able to get so much fried food that normally she never gets to have, and she had ZERO complaints. Only upcharge for GF was $1. Will absolutely be going back here again! Staff was also VERY aware of her gluten allergy. We got a GF menu from the hostess and the waitress came over and verified that there was a gluten allergy. Overall amazing experience.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Amazing fried shrimp and scallops! had a great meal and was perfectly fine after. would go back.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
Was a little hesitant as it looks like a hole in the wall BUT the server was very friendly, knowledgable about the menu and how items are cooked. My family has Celiacs and have to eat gluten-free. Many GF options and they brought out their food on a separate carrier(?). My husband had fried seafood for the first time in almost a decade and he and my son were super happy with their meals (Tuna steaks, fried shrimp and scallops, french fries)! Deviled crabs were fantastic as well.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
We called before going and were comfortable that they could safely feed someone with celiac disease. Staff was very aware of steps taken to prevent cross contamination. Food was very good. Disappointed that hush puppies were not gluten-free. Mahi portion could have been bigger, but overall, we were pleased and would eat here again.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Not a fancy place! I enjoyed the fried flounder, fried shrimp and French fries. It’s not often that I can eat fried fish in a restaurant. Great coleslaw that was also dairy free. Husband, who is not gluten free, enjoyed his fried shrimp, scallops and oysters. Hush puppies are not gluten free. They were featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Had the gf fried shrimp. Was super good.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
The place had great reviews, so I wanted to check it out. Told the waiter I have Celiac and he gave me a GF menu. I ordered the fried shrimp and fries. They have a dedicated fryer. No issues at all and the food was great. Highly recommend.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
— Most/All
— Excellent
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I got the combo 2 of fried shrimp and scallops with fries and corn and it was so good. I haven’t had fried seafood or almost anything fried since I was diagnosed 6 + years ago! I had no reactions after eating and was pleasantly surprised with how good it tasted! My bf who eats gluten tried a bite and said it tasted like regular fried food! Will definitely be coming here again!
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Went to this restaurant with my non-gf family and the server was super nice and gave great recommendations to all of us. My fried food also came out visibly a different color than the other items, since the batter was a lighter color due to the rice flour. I got their fried shrimp, flounder, fries and coleslaw! Also no one has said this but Guy Fieri has been to this restaurant. They don’t have a website either so we were shocked when we walked in and saw his picture.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
All the fried seafood!!! Super tasty. Huge portions. Even my six foot plus football playing teenage son had leftovers with the combo and he eats a ton! Great service as well.
— Very
— Most/All
— Excellent
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Ordered the fried pork chop, fries, and coleslaw, and it was delicious! They have a dedicated fryer and use a rice flour for the pork chop. Waiter was informed!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Great place for celiacs! My daughter loved being able to have fresh fried seafood and fries. Staff very knowledgeable and very accommodating! Kudos!
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
— Excellent
So good. Definitely a more casual dining experience, but the hardest part was finding info before getting to the restaurant. I love that the GF menu says exactly what they use to fry--this is the first fried food my mom has eaten with no reaction in several years.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
i haven’t had fried seafood since i went gluten free and this made me so happy! it was so good, i felt safe eating there, and it was so nice to eat food i never get to eat!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
They had a dedicated GF menu that was full of fried seafood that they bread in rice flour. The waiter fully understood when I told him I had a gluten allergy and he even purposefully put the hush puppies on the far side of the table from me for all on my non-gf friends to eat. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meals. It was so great to safely have fried seafood again!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Amazing!!!! Fried (canola oil and rice flour) sea food. Dedicated fryer. Huge portions. Great service. Owner and her daughter have celiac. Wonderful place!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I live about an hour away from Wilmington, but I come here every few weeks in order to eat fried seafood. They have a gluten free menu, and the food is consistently good. I have never had a reaction after eating here. Be sure to ask for tartar sauce and cocktail sauce in the individual serving cups, as those are gluten free; I think some of their other sauces are not gluten free.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
We had a great experience! They staff was extremely knowledgeable and kind as the Owner has Celiac. The food is DELICIOUS and a lot of options to choose from! I highly recommend!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
I called ahead of time to make sure GF options were available; the person on the phone was immediately familiar with the condition. He assured me that Gf items were cooked in a separate fryer and that the owner was familiar with celiac disease, so very strict. When I arrived I ordered the Gf fried shrimp, French fries, and corn on the cob. The food was carried out by a second server, separate from the other food at my table. Food was tasty and I had no after effects. When hush puppies were brought to the table, I asked the server if they were GF and he had the grace to tell me he wasn’t sure and he would ask. (They aren’t GF). Overall I was ecstatic at being able to eat out on vacation and will absolutely eat there again when I’m in the area.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
Gluten free fish was okay. The fries were horrible. Not worth the price paid. Husband was going to speak to staff when checking out. She was too busy on the phone and did not acknowledge him. It used to be good, but not any more. We will not return.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Below Average
I had the GF fried shrimp and scallops with fries and green beans. I really liked it; I thought the breading was perfect. The server also cautioned against the hush puppies as they were not GF. Had sweet tea and cocktail sauce with no issues. Highly recommend it!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Excellent fried shrimp! Separate fryer. The sides were kinda meh. Service was excellent. We would definitely go back.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Good
Delicious gluten free fried shrimp!! Separate fryer and everything. The owners daughter has celiac.
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
The fried shrimp was delicious, not too much breading but still crispy! There was a separate gluten-free menu which had a lot more options on it than most places. My family, who ate the gluten containing food really enjoyed their food too. I’m definitely sensitive to cross contamination and I didn’t get sick. Would definitely go back.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Excellent
Separate GF menu with dedicated fryer! Love the fried shrimp!! One of the only places in town I can get that
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
Excellent and to be trusted! Celiac safe. The manager has celiac. The staff is very knowledgeable. Food is cooked perfectly. Tell them you have celiac and they took all the precautions. Generous serving sizes. Getting combo plate of fried seafood is a real treat. Hardly any seasoning so you can truly taste the seafood- wonderful! Even the tarter sauce is gf. Ate here last night and am going back for seconds today!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
We got the gluten free fried shrimp, fries, and coleslaw. It was very hot when delivered to our car which is great! The batter seemed to need a little seasoning but overall really awesome that they offer gluten free fried items! The staff was nice and told me the plan is to open the dining room 11/1/2020
— Some
— Good
The only place I can get gluten free fried shrimp! They have several other fried and pan-fried items on their gfree menu. My friend and I didn't care for their veggie sides. Boiled potato = 1 small bland boiled potato. Other veggies were bland. But the shrimp was delicious!!!
We are so happy to have SF in our rotation of places we know we can eat safely. They have an entire gluten free menu and safe prep area for food. They also have a dedicated gluten free fryer. We love being able to eat fried food that doesn’t taste like it’s gluten free. My son has celiac disease and has never gotten sick. Right now they are only doing take out due to the coronavirus.
Yes
Four stars because they have celiac safe fried fish and french fries, and they have super aware, accommodating staff. I would love to give them more stars, but sadly the food is just not as tasty as the gluten-rich dishes I remember. Still, if there's no gf fried food near you, it's worth a detour for the sense of freedom ordering here.
Yes
Thrilled to have a fried seafood platter again! A real treat!!! The food and staff were great.
They have a dedicated fryer and a gf menu!! Owner has celiac and wait staff understands the importance and risk of cross contamination. Simple fried seafood..check it out
Yes
A separate gluten free menu and a dedicated fryer!The staff, including two who were gluten free themselves, were very friendly and knowledgeable about a gluten free diet.
Yes