Duffy's Tavern & Grill Kennebunk, Maine : Gluten-Free Friendly

This is my first review of gluten free friendly restaurants so please bear with me. I am in no way affiliated with the restaurant, nor was the review requested.

I recently had lunch with my sister and her husband, both of which are gluten intolerant. I wanted to treat them to something special and not a home cooked meal. I did some searching online and found Duffy's Tavern & Grill in Kennebunk, Maine. They are located in the historic Lafayette Center overlooking the Mousam River. The restaurant has a nice, comfortable atmosphere. Seating over 200, you have the choice of a table or sitting at the bar. If you are into catching a game while dining, you can watch it on one of their big screen TVs.

Duffy's has an extensive gluten-free menu which made making a decision of what to order take longer than normal. Usually you're lucky if you can find a restaurant with more than a few basic gluten-free options. You can download their current menu here. If you have allergies they recommend you consult the manager prior to placing an order to ensure that all your needs are met. This is always a wise decision regardless of where you dine.

Duffy's offers gluten-free beers O-Mission and Redbridge, as well as, all of their wines and cocktails being gluten free. A number of non-alcoholic choices are available as well. They can serve your burger or sandwich on GF bread, they offer GF pasta, GF pizza, GF baked haddock by swapping crumbs for fresh pico de gallo, and all their fresh salads are gluten-free to which you can add chicken, steak tips, turkey or lobster to make the ultimate gluten-free salad. With a number of GF starters and main dishes to choose from, Duffy's is definitely on my list of top gluten-free friendly restaurants.

My sister and her husband ordered Duffy's Burger which came with lettuce, tomato and onion on GF Allergeena's homemade honey buttermilk bread. They also had a side of the house vegetable which was steamed carrots I believe. They both enjoyed their burgers and were impressed with the menu selection.

Would we recommend them? Yes. If you have anyone in your family with gluten intolerance, Duffy's really is a great place for everyone to feel satisfied with the options offered. They certainly won't feel they are missing out.

What about the cost? The Duffy's Burger was $11.99.  I thought their prices were average for a nice sit down restaurant and reasonable when you consider that gulten-free breads and other options are usually more expensive. The do offer take-out as well. You can order online but I would recommend you call to ensure your gluten-free needs are met.

With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, a Duffy's Gift Card would be a terrific gift for anyone local to the area. Visit their website for more information www.duffyskennebunk.com Do you have a favorite Gluten-Free friendly restaurant you would like to share with others? If so, please share in the comments below.