We have seen this place on our travels and always say we should go in. Tonight, we decided to.
We got there at 6:50pm.
First off, what kind of dining establishment closes at 8pm?
We walk inside and nobody is there to greet us.
Fortunately, they have a gong. I don't think it is there to summon the wait staff but did that stop us? No, definitely not.
The host/restaurant manager showed up promptly.
Asked us if we needed a weak constitution (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free) menu. We did not.
We were escorted back to our both.
It was dark and minimalist. I expected it to be more "exotic" being a Global Restaurant. The walls were mostly bare with a couple French looking paintings.
We were given our menus and told that our waitress would be right with us.
Water was promptly served and then began the wait.
We had to wait a good 15 minutes in an almost empty restaurant before someone came close enough to flag down. Ordered a stuffed mushroom appetizer, a bottle of Savengion Blanc and a couple entrees.
While we waited, I overheard someone at a neighorimg table say they had never seen Back to the Future.(I don't believe you.)
Eggplant Parm and Mushrooms were great. The French Steak was not to my wife's liking.
The wine was great, thank New Zealand.
Overall, I'm glad we went but after spending $120, I don't think I would go again.
My new favorite place to eat forsure!! I didnt expect soooo many gluten free options!! Im gluten free this place is really just AMAZING THE STAFF & THE FOOD! I DONT EAT OUT MUCH ANY MORE BUT I DEFINITELY WILL BE COMING BACK HERE!
I was so excited to try this restaurant because I have a wheat allergy and they advertise "gluten free" options. I was with my daughter. She had the chocolate chip pancakes (that weren't bad). I had the gf chicken strips. So, they were hot when they came, which is great, however when I bit into the chicken several things happened. It did not feel cooked all the way through, it started draining out grease all over me (and it was hot), and the breading just came right off. I didn't want to finish that piece so I tried the second piece and almost the same experience. They either aren't cooking it long enough or they're not using the right part of the chicken. My fries were just fries. Also, I asked for coconut milk to put in my coffee. Both my daughter and I agreed that it had turned and was no longer edible. It ruined my coffee. We will not go back here. Which is sad because it's so exciting finding gf stuff. I hope they can figure things out.
The atmosphere was just "family diner". It took our waitress a long time to come back so we could pay the bill.
This place is absolutely delicious! The focus of their menu is plant-based first, and then there are some non plant-based options that you can add, like a real beef patty, salmon, and a couple of other things. For a place that you just order up at the counter, the menu is quite extensive, including an entirely separate gluten-free menu, which is extensive as well. Everything is made fresh, and the portion sizes are big. I highly recommend the tempeh bacon on anything and the red curry fries. They also have a wider array of non-alcoholic beverages as well as beer, wine, and coffee. And there is a large outdoor covered patio that also has lights for at night time. All in all, it's a great place for the plant-based and non plant-based alike!
We called in our dinner order for pick-up. I had the bison burger which was really good. Wife had grilled cheese on gluten free bread that she enjoyed very much. We both got sweet potato fries that tasted like the oil was end of life. But the ranch made up for it.
We were visiting from out of state and found this restaurant using the Find Me GF app. After circling downtown to try to find parking for what seemed like forever, we finally made it into The Wild Pear. I'm glad we did! The food was high quality, very tasty, and there were great gluten-free options, including dessert! We were pleased with our meal, and our waitress was top notch, too! We left with happy, full bellies.
Great food and service!
I’ve gotten the risotto, French fries can be done gluten free, and the gf breakfast waffle and I think the hash bowl before.
They have great options and I’ve always felt safe eating here as a celiac.
We came in and I accidentally ordered regular crepes when they should’ve been gluten free due to allergy. They were so kind and accommodating and made all new crepes. Thank you French Press Staff. As always, the crepes and coffee is always good!!!
The best JM location I’ve ever eaten from. My husband and I get subs from this location frequently because they have the best gluten free bread and gf snicker doodle cookie. I’m so thankful to have these options. The sandwiches are always perfect too at this location. Just so happy!
Pretty darn good. Found them while searching online for gluten-free, friendly restaurants in town. It's a little pricey, but the food is delicious and a little different for Salem. Lots of drink choices.
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My wife and I went for our anniversary. I'm celiac, so finding a nice place that can meet my dietary needs is always a challenge. The food was outstanding. We had the salmon and the pork chop and they were both flawlessly executed. Our server was very kind and attentive and really went out of her way to look out for my dietary restrictions and ensure we had a great experience. Hands down the best dining experience we've ever had in Salem. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Great food, great service, great selection, handicapped friendly restroom. They happily accommodated gluten free. It may be a bit difficult for handicapped folks in the restaurant bc it's very tiny. That being said, it's REALLY great food and they do offer take out and it's also so good. It reminds me of all the photos and videos of tiny sushi places in Japan. They offer all you can eat on Sundays.
The best Thai 👌 The owner is Thai and he is always there cooking the food fresh. There are containers of freshly chopped produce and you often see him preparing the food directly in front of you. He is so friendly too. There is a whole vegan/gluten free menu and you can pick the spicy level 😋 This is my go to for Thai!
Nice people and cozy atmosphere. The burgers were so full of flavor 😋 & my husband absolutely loved the homemade tater tots 😋 and they could do gluten free buns! Yum!!
We wereny sure what to think of this place at first, but then the food came.... The chicken and waffles were incredible, and gluten free! So excited to have delicious gluten free food.
This was my second time going and it was just as amazing as the first time. We were seated promptly and our waiter, Dyllan, was prompt and great with descriptions and recommendations. The only thing that was a slight bummer for me is the gluten-free options are limited. We had the shrimp and bacon risotto, brisket quesadilla and the Brussel sprouts. it was all amazing.. Will definitely be going back.
Stopped in on our way home from up north.
I love the pb bacon pickle burger on a gluten free bun. Fries didn’t bother me either. Their house sauce is so good.
The gentlemen at the counter was so patient with my girls asking a zillion questions.
Atmosphere was good. Needed a little wipe downs but other than that. Good food!
The staff is friendly and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere. Food is great, though gluten free options are limited. Main dining, bar, patio are, and banquet room have always been clean and maintained. Great place for meeting with friends and catching up.
The service was awesome the lady at the counter was super nice and the people at this place take gluten allergies very seriously. The service was extremely fast at least taking three minutes in total for pretty much everything (except for stuff like extra sauces which still took at least a minute or less). The men’s bathroom looked like it was cleaned by angels yesterday, and even the table has information about it that said stuff that made me feel like it was built by angels who had just traded the old wood for brand new wood at a poor orphanage. And the containers had minimal plastic even.
The food at this establishment is actually really good. The worst part is the manager. My family and I came in with a large party. The manger was beyond rude. They served my mother who has celiacs disease regular pasta she ate half of it before she realized. We asked for dessert menus and the manager came up and took our order and then she started to "clean" our table. She was bashing objects around. As she was "cleaning" she have the dirtiest look to my 2-year-old nephew. They charged us for the pastas even though they basically poisoned my mother. I called them and asked why they wouldn't comp the meal because of their mistake. The manager accused us of walking out on the bill which we did not do. The waitress accidently forgot to run our card. The whole experience was bad, and she was very rude.
I have to eat gluten free as I have celiac disease-so the Huli Huli chicken is usually gluten free if I sub the Mac salad for rice/veggies. I ordered that this time and I noticed my last few bites of rice tasted like they had a sauce on them. I lifted up the rice and there was residual Mac salad below the rice. They must have accidentally put Mac and scooped (most) of it out and then out rice over it. Even the smallest bit of gluten makes me sick so I had to throw the rest away and spent the evening sick from being glutened. Not cool. :(
I'm trying to avoid gluten and afraid of eating out. It was so wonderful to see several great choices on the menu clearly marked. A lovely experience, and very good coffee too! Our server was terrific. Prices were very affordable and everything was spotless. I look forward to coming again
Very good food! Fast service and very kind to cater to this mutant ( gluten-free)! The food is really good, tastes home cooked, so flavorful! Will be back!
The City of Salem hired Manila Fiesta to cater at our 2024 Employee Wellness Fair. Our employees LOVED their food and raved about it for weeks. They provided a wide variety of foods that covered many dietary restriction including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. The Manila Fiesta's preparedness and service far exceeded our expectations.
Had a great time. I really appreciate the healthier and gluten free options. My daughter lost her favorite toy and the staff were really helpful and nice about it, someone found it two days later and they called me to let me know. Needless to say Chuck E. Cheese's is one of our favorite places!
Such a hidden gem, great service and very friendly staff.
I have celiac disease and I have repeatedly returned for the L1 Happy Bibimbap bowl and have always been great. They bring gf soy sauce! The menu is confusing in terms of celiac safe so i would recommend asking and confirming before eating.
Their food was good. Many great options for drinks. I thought they'd have more Gluten Free options. Not really a place I'll go often. If I do, maybe it'll be to try their drinks
They catered a wedding I attended and it was THE BEST wedding food I've ever had. BBQ ribs, coleslaw, salad, cupcakes - all exceptionally tasty and all allergens were noted which was very helpful for me being celiac. Cannot recommend strongly enough!
The Korean spin on Philly cheesesteak was incredible and deeply satisfying. Bulgogi beef was delicious as the cheesesteak meat. They get bonus points for offering a Gluten Free wrap. I was hesitant to try the meal but honestly I like it a lot better than traditional cheesesteak sandwiches and being able to enjoy it GF style was a huge win. I would totally eat this again next time I’m in town.
One of the best gluten free pizzas we've had. And I LOVE how they don't skimp on their toppings. You definitely get your money's worth. Fresh, hot, gooey pizza with lots of toppings -- yum! Our only complaint was that the garlic that we had put on as a topping had obviously not been roasted first; so it was tart and had a bite to it because it hadn't been cooked enough. Garlic should really be roasted before being used as a topping.
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