Wally's Chowder House Broiler

I had a wonderful experience at Wally's! I would have never gone there, due to my Celiac, if my Fairy Godparents hadn't wanted to celebrate their move to Wesley Gardens with a dinner there. I was nervous I wouldn't be able to eat anything on the menu (I'm also allergic to fish). Our server Simone was fabulous! She was kind, joyful, attentive and gracious. She honestly added to our experience in a most magnificent way. She was very knowledgeable about Celiac and helped me easily choose something safe for me. To be clear they do not have a dedicated gluten free kitchen, so like most restaurants it is a game of roulette. I am pretty sensitive and faired well. I loved the atmosphere there as well.

I have only been here once, but some of the best fried prawns, cod and french fries I have had to date. My dad had the rockfish, which was also good (though I prefer the cod). It was extremely busy but service was still good. I believe the seafood is battered in-house and that the fries are also made in-house (though I was not able to confirm this). The side salad was very fresh. They also have Manhattan clam chowder, which I prefer over Boston chowder and is a much healthier option. However, both were very good Side notes:. I prefer Boston chowder that is naturally thickened by cream and potatoes only. I also feel potato starch is superior to flour (for thickening chowder) because it is gluten free. I believe they use flour at Wally's. The owner, Mike, was in the mix and working hard to support his staff. Much respect for leading from the front and setting such a great example.