Surf is truly a gem in downtown Whitby. If you’re looking for a place to grab some excellent cocktails and amazing SoCal style small plates and shareables, this is where you wanna be.
They do a feature cocktail each week to keep it fresh (which you can find on their Insta) and everything they serve is made in-house (plus, their entire menu is 100% gluten free).
The staff are all super friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to the drinks and food. If you come by in the summer they have a really beautiful back patio, too.
All around just a really amazing place that you should check out if you’re looking for a nice cocktail bar/restaurant in Durham.
I went here with my family for a pre- reserved vegan and gluten free dinner. The chefs here are truly talented. The food was phenomenal. Owners are friendly, gracious and very talented. This was a multi course meal that was better than 4-5 star restaurants in Niagara. Flavour profiles, technique and quality of ingredients are outstanding. Book in advance, you are in for a real treat. Everything I ate was amazing, fresh and soooo delicious!
This location never gets the orders right. I ordered for pickup and they missed half the food in the bag. When I called they told me I was trying to rip them off. I ordered again for delivery from Skip and request Gluten-Free buns. They made the burgers on regular buns, when I called they were told me to come in. At least Skip will credit the mistake, but these mistakes shouldn't happen.
Thai Delicious is our favourite Thai restaurant. The food is high quality and the prices are reasonable. All their food it gluten free as well. This is great for whenever we need a meal for someone who is gluten intolerant.
Tonight was our first time at Beertown. As someone who is gluten and dairy free, I was excited to try their menu as they have a lot of options catering to my diet.
Unfortunately, a couple of things happened that did not make our experience a great one. First of all, I asked for a gluten free bun and my burger came with a wheat bun on it. I wouldn't have known if I had been alone, but everyone else at my table had the same bun which is how I knew it wasn't allergen-friendly.
My other friend asked for regular truffle fries and he was given vegan parm fries which he did not want. Our fries were also stone cold, which was especially disappointing once we actually got the right order.
The food we all had was just okay, and there was nothing special about it. It also took about 45 minutes for our food to arrive which was quite frustrating and there was no apology or consideration around this.
The drinks were good which we appreciated and the vibes were enjoyable, although very loud on a Friday evening - we often had to yell in order to hear one another.
Overall, I unfortunately won't be back. I'd maybe recommend this place for drinks only and if you are not in a rush.
Not a bad restaurant overall. Nice atmosphere with friendly well dressed waitstaff. We were personally served by Jason who was quite accommodating and friendly. He kept my lady happy with a well made Margarita from the bar so I'll try not to hold the fact he had no ciders for a thirsty man against him. Seriously get some ciders milestones! I was please that Jason did everything he could to help us meet our dietary restrictions. He needed to put in some extra effort helping us understand what was gluten free and what wasn't. For whatever reason the menu only lists two gluten free options, despite many more being available upon request. Fixing the menu is the second thing I would recommend for the restaurant as at first glance it will keep many customers with special diets away that would otherwise visit. All in all a good experience and worth the visit.
We had a fantastic experience at the Food and Art Cafe on Monday. We were a group of 10, 3 adults and 7 kids. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Our server was so sweet with all the children, as were the rest of the staff. We had a lot of dietary restrictions in the group as well, no dairy, no gluten, nut allergy etc. Our server took the time to walk us through the menu options based on our needs.
The food was outstanding, everyone was so happy with their meals.
Thank you so much, we will be back again soon!
I appreciate that the online menu could be sorted for gluten friendly items. This helped me to know prior to coming whether they could meet my dietary needs and also saved time asking the server questions once there. Great food, good service and nice patio!
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Stephanie G
Every time I’m in town visiting my parents we come here for lunch, the food is amazing. I also have a severe Gluten allergy and I can have quite a few options. I usually go with the russwich sandwich the beef is so tender and the gravy is so flavourful, they also get their GF from the store next to the restaurant so it’s always fresh. Service is always good and friendly, prices are also very reasonable for the portions!
Incredible pizza and service. Best gluten free dairy free pizza we have ever had. Always so friendly and welcoming. It’s now a place we visit weekly. Thank you.
Went here on the recommendation of a friend. Italian restaurants frighten me a little, as I have a gluten allergy. But I needn't have been worried. The menu is clearly marked, and the staff very accommodating. I ended up having the best risotto of my life. My husband had pasta bolognese. He said it was fantastic. The prices are reasonable, staff are friendly, atmosphere is nice. I will go back for sure when in the area again. Thanks Bella Notte, keep up the good work!
The food is fresh delicious and excellent quality! My daughter is Celiac they have lots of safe choices for dietary restrictions! The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean every time we go for lunch. Thank you Amit for always making our visit an enjoyable one.
Disappointed I didn’t go here sooner! Unique fine dining experience with great prices and impeccable service.
Everyone working was smiling and polite. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the food and was very attentive to allergies. Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options.
The food was delicious and very well thought out. We had the charcuterie and it was more than enough for all seven of us. We also tried the pickerel and potato croquettes and everyone loved them we almost ordered more. Honestly a must try. The Agnolotti was rich and had wonderful flavours. Burgers were excellent for the teenagers at our table. Steaks were both done to perfection. Not sure about the pork tenderloins presentation but it was extremely tender and tasted fantastic. Entrees were big portions and desserts were not too sweet but just enough to satisfy. Very impressed will absolutely be back.
Outstanding! This restaurant is the closest to a Michelin star cuisine in Durham region.
The meals were absolutely delicious. Proteins were cooked to perfection and adorned with sauces that truly elevated the dish. My swordfish was fabulous. The fondue fantastic.
Service was first class. They did a great job of accommodating the gluten free and pescatarian requirements of our party of six.
The owners are doing a great job of leading the way in sustainable cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.
Lighting was good. Playlist excellent. Not too loud.
Swiss cheese in omelette was processed and didn't taste very good mixed with so many tomatoes and onion. However the redeeming item was the gluten free bun which was amazing.
The food was delicious and though the other reviews said the portions were large, I was still amazed at how much food I got. It was great. The service was amazing too. We had someone in our party that can't eat gluten and the moment it was mentioned our server was on top of it and she was able to tell us exactly what to avoid. I'll definitely be visiting again soon!
I really LOVE this Pizza Pizza!!! I used to live close by and now I continue to drive to this one all the time. My daughter's favorite Pizza also is Pizza pizza. Not only do they make very amazing pizzas, it's affordable and have many options for everyone. Today I got the gluten free and I must say I am soooo HAPPY I did! Yummy and healthy!
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Will always give this 5 star and my business♡
First time here, great atmosphere, gluten free pad Thai was good. We had Larissa as our server, she was calm cool and collected. She is a natural with customers. Very personable.
My sister and I came here on a whim and we are so glad we did! The food was so flavourful and high quality. I got the Pad See Ew and my sister got the Pad Thai and we got a side of coconut rice and peanut sauce. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly and they accommodated gluten free easily. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and we were served quickly by the owner (who was very kind). This place is a new go to for sure!
Great little brunch spot with a few gluten-free options! Food and service were both AMAZING. I had the Carlos breakfast and my date had the fried chicken over French toast. He said the creamy brown butter was to die for! We had to ask what kind of butter it was and sure enough it's made in-house.
Vibes were feel good all around 🫶🏼
The food at The Chopped Leaf is very fresh and delicious. I had the Signature wrap with chicken and a strawberry lemon chopped water and my wife had the Mediterranean salad with water, we were both blown away by how much taste and flavor the food had. Very friendly staff and owner/manager Al made sure to stop by our table to ask if we were satisfied, we promised we would be back soon, very soon. They have vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options.
Their kitchen is phenomenal. Fresh, well prepared, everything has a twist. Comparable prices. Their Veggie Burger is better than anything I've had, and it's made right in their kitchen. Gluten free buns. Delicious beet salad.
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