Browns Socialhouse Newport

Such a welcoming location! Also love that there are gluten free options. One wish would be for there to be a separate fryer for GF fries.

I had read that Brown's offers a lot of gluten free options, but when I talked to the server about my Celiac Disease, many of the items labeled gluten free actually are the subject of cross contamination. I was disappointed with the use of the labeling, as many items with the label were not actually safe for me at all. If there were any disclaimers about shared fryers or cross contamination, I didn't see them on my menu. I ordered a medium rare steak and the only option they offered me were extra mixed vegetables. The server mentioned specifically bell peppers and carrots etc. No other potato options that weren't fried in shared oil, and no rice options etc. I agreed because of course anything is better than being sick for a week. When the meal arrived though, the steak was overcooked to a medium well and the extra veggies turned out to be a handful of steamed and unseasoned broccoli. So for the 25 dollar price tag, I received a small overcooked steak and a mountain of plain broccoli with a small amount of their regular seasoned vegetables. Would it have been so hard to just increase the portion of the regular mixed vegetables, as I was told would happen? Could you not have tried to season the broccoli mountain? I understand that there are limitations in what is safe, but other places I have been to have disclaimers about cross contamination written boldly in their menus or have alternative menus for allergens. They also have multiple suitable alternatives available for sides, and at least give the appearance of caring about the quality of the food. I really wish they would not mark their menu with gluten free items if they are not prepared for celiac diners who may excitedly visit their restaurant because of those GF claims. I will say that our server was lovely and the meals for the rest of my family were good. They were all happy. Nobody else got a broccoli-finger from the chef. I'm looking at the photo icon and now I really wish I took a photo of the plate. The broccoli was truly a sight to behold. Did I mention I don't like broccoli?