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!
Soooo good we got into our go-to order before we even got home! Even had gluten free for our special diet needer. Get a peanut butter cookie and some hot chocolate!
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.
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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Chris McKinney
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!
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.
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.
Lovely lady! She was super friendly and let us taste all the icecream (sometimes twice) before making a decision. My husband and I both got nondairy options. He got the one scoop chocolate oreo and I got a two scoop with pineapple coconut and strawberry basil.
The icecream was sooooo fluffy and creamy. It made me very happy and my husband and I had a great time sitting outside enjoying our icecream. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Vegan and gluten free options!
We are so lucky to have Isaac’s in Salem! The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate all their gluten free and dairy free options.
Brooklynn is the one who took my order today and they were so sweet and personable!
We came for ice cream and pancakes for breakfast. We even got gluten free pancakes for my son and I. It was so fun and delicious! We'd like to come again just for dessert sometime.
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.
We had a big, annoying party with a ton of restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, allergies, etc) and they were awesome. Servers were really patient with us! And most importantly, food was great. Veggie tempura is to die for!
The absolute best frozen yogurt in the world
Very sweet and awesome owner and staff. Lots of toppings,lots of vegan and gluten-free options. And the vegan brownie batter is to die forrrr.
Very disappointing. I got a chicken pesto on gluten free wrap. The wrap was dry, crumbly, and old. I paid for double meat and didn’t even get enough meat to fill the wrap. They had it on the grill for less than a minute and the meat was cold in the middle.
Love this place.
Our new go-to Indian restaurant.
The food is so good and the employees are very nice. We were able to find convenient parking both times. My only complaint is that the food is all in to-go containers but the quality of the food makes it worth it (hence the 5 stars).
I'm celiac and they were knowledgeable about gluten free dishes even though they aren't specifically identified on the menu, they also have many vegetarian dishes.
Absolutely loved the biryani with the mint yoghurt sauce and the spices are just *chef's kiss*. Will absolutely be back.
Thank you!
Super fun and in a food market hall! You order at the counter and choose anywhere to sit. You do bus your own table. The food does not have gluten-free items marked, but there are a couple of rice plates that should suffice.
My wife and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary here last night and had a wonderful time. Chelsea was our server and she did a fantastic job despite the understaffed conditions she was working under (bartending, serving, running food, bussing tables, she was a 1 person crew but did a great job) My wife enjoyed the cioppino and I had the salmon filet which was cooked perfectly and was fall-apart tender! They were also very helpful in navigating our gluten and dairy intolerances for both meals. Chelsea made us some great cocktails as well! The only reason for leaving 4 stars out of 5 is because we feel there should've been more service staff instead of having one person run the whole front of house.
Celiac friendly
