Top 8 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Shoal Bay

Carola Vahrmann

Staff knew exactly what was in all their dishes, which made it easy to order something that was dairy free (I have an allergy), which was great! Food was very tasty :) Vegan and gluten-free options too.

Kyra Tang

They do gluten free grilled fish and chips which was delicious. Would defs go back again.

Tamara Valentine

Generally I never ever write reviews but I felt I must for this occasion to alert other diners. As someone that works in management in the hospitality industry I am highly aware of the most basic customer service requirements and food standards but unfortunately my experience last night was beyond disappointing. I’m writing in hopes the owners or management will see this and seriously review the food quality and pricing otherwise this business will seriously not last especially looking at the other recent reviews. From other reviews it seems like breakfast is the only strong suit for this venue. My partner and I spent over $200 on some of the worst and most rip off food we have ever had. We both ordered some appetisers oysters which were only ok but at least one of the more reasonably priced items. Bruschetta which was average and the halloumi salad which was tasty but barely any halloumi at all. We both ordered the $60 seafood and steak platter which was beyond a joke. We had dietaries gluten free for myself which required a slightly change to the sauce which we were alerted about for my meal and was fine but both our meals came out with mash which was not ordered and tasted like half of it was melted butter. On top of this the most pathetic amount of seafood was provided - 2 prawns, 2 scallops, 1 tiny piece of lobster and 2 thin pieces of calamari. My partner’s meal only had one scallop and no lobster at all. To top this all off both our steaks ordered medium rare were completely cooked through with zero sear either. Mine was so rubbery and tasteless that I requested a new steak. I didn’t even request a full new plate of the salad and mash even though I did not order mash as I hate wasting food so just wanted a new steak on its own. The chef came out to the table seeming very defensive about the entire situation in general despite me showing both steaks completely brown the entire way through and clearly not trying to rip them off by being happy to just keep my plate with the cold mash and salad. He tried to some how blame us by saying our dietaries were to blame?? A new steak was provided again with zero sear and again cooked well above medium rare more medium-medium well with only a tiny bit of pink but I could not be bothered to wait another 10-15minutes. We did not want any more food after this so requested the bill to which we placed cash in and gave to the waiter. We waited 10 minutes and were not even brought the change so just got up and left not bothered to ask for the change. Extremely poor. Extremely sour taste in our mouths after this experience and beyond rip off meals. I’m in management in hospitality and know exactly what your cogs would be on these items. The owners should be absolutely ashamed of the quality of food provided and need to seriously review these meals and prices. I had several cocktails which were decent, that is the only positive of my experience. The waiters were all lovely and apologised about the steak but did not seem very confident in their work and seemed a bit all over the place despite it being extremely quiet. Obviously not much communication between the chef and the FOH staff. Overall worst restaurant experience I have ever had and extremely poorly handled. It is so easy to turn a negative experience around over a genuine mistake in person when presented with the opportunity but absolutely horrific management of the situation and menu in general over priced for what you get. Do not recommend what so ever.

Roger Valkenburg

Our, party of four, experience was pretty good 😊 Two pizza’s, one gluten free, and a bottle of wine to share and we thoroughly enjoyed all. We have been here several times during previous holidays but this was the first time with the new owners. Some trepidation but totally unwarranted 😊 These boy’s provide exemplary service and the pizza’s, IMHO, are as good as Nona’s family and exceptionally good. We had ordered take out several nights earlier for the grand kids who thoroughly enjoyed and devoured the spaghetti bolognaise; however we ended up with the Arancini balls, the Gorgonzola cheese in the filling was too strong for them 😬 Maybe a child friendly Arancini ball for the menu 🤔 Would recommend and we will be back 😁

Wayne Remnant

A great night out for dinner while visiting Nelson Bay. Restaurant was very local to the Shoal Bay hotel we stayed at. Kids welcomed and their dietary requirements [01x Celiac + 01x Egg & Diary] were not an issue and they helped with all our questions. Food was great, recommend the Massaman :-)

Antony Brown

The Shoal Bay Country Club looks like a pub establishment. The service and food were above average. The wood oven-fired pizzas were authentic and delicious. There are some Gluten free options too. Definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.

Leah Austin

We had such a great time, food & wine were delish. I’m coeliac and there were so many yum gluten free options. Ava our server was so helpful and lovely and made our visit even better!!

Beth Riley

Food was AMAZING! And they were able to do very yummy gluten free options. Thank you 😊