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Erin Thornton

I have eaten at blackies a few times, each time a dream for me, someone with celiac disease and a food lover. But this review isn't about those times. Buckle up. I host birthday parties for my kids. Not at play centers or whatever because no, why would I, thats too easy and I like hosting. But everything is always gf because I have to exist in my own home. I had made arrangements to have gf pizzas from another place close to me and their business hours changed making it impossible to accommodate hungry toddlers and their parents for the party time. Enter panic mode. I call blackies and leave what im sure is nothing short of a desperate dumpster fire voicemail and then pray to any deity who would answer. Plot twist there is in fact a saint of gastrointestinal distress. Blackies calls the next day says they can accommodate my pizza dilemma and boom I pick up 6 insanely good pizzas and my guests devour them and do the typical, "I cAnT bElIeVe ItS gLuTeN fReE" schpeal. I cannot thank the staff and management enough for saving my gluten free buns and rest assured I will probably order my party food again from you in the future but with way more notice 😅

Fred V

Multiple stop location for us fried clams,oysters and fish and chips a must try. Portuguese Clams are delicious! Many options

Susan

Nice and classy environment with tasty food for both lunch and dinner. My go-to for a good and tasty salad, other food is awesome as well. Gluten free options too.

The RI Food Dude

Really impressed by Legal Seafoods. They should have a higher rating than 3.3 on Yelp for sure. I know they have a lot of locations which is I didn’t have the highest hopes coming in. The quality of the food was terrific and the service was excellent. Great portions as well. It started with the hot/fresh rolls when we sat down. We all split the calamari - original style- which was fried nicely. However, this was the only dish that had a disappointing portion size. For close to $20, I expected more pieces. I ordered the blackened yellowfin tuna ($41). It was cooked perfectly with nice flavor. However, my favorite part of the dish was the two sides I got with it. The curried vegetable medley was tasty, but the pad Thai style quinoa was out of this world! It had that typical pad Thai taste, and the amount given was super generous. My mom ordered the crispy fish sandwich ($19). They were extremely considerate allowing her to sub out fries and coleslaw for other sides which more expensive. The fish sandwich was delicious as I had a few bites, but it could’ve used more fish itself. I also had some of my Dad’s Anna’s Baked Haddock ($28.5). The piece was enormous. It must’ve taken up half of the plate and probably weigh a pound. The buttered crumb topping was delicious and the oven roasted broccoli was cooked very well. We finished with the chocolate pudding cake ($12). It was incredibly moist and melts in your mouth. The texture was unbelievable. The molten center was fantastic and I wanted another after I finished. And I can’t believe it was gluten free. We had an amazing waitress and she really knew how to do her job well. I think her name was Madison, she’s been working there over a year. It’s very clean inside with a chill atmosphere and a huge bar in the middle. Prices are on the higher side, but not too bad for a seafood centered restaurant.

Lisa Mayberry

Everything was good except for the grilled octopus which I sent back because you couldn't even chew it. Second time was better but still just ok. But the standout here was the gluten-free lamb poutine, everyone loved that!

Matthew Cioffi

Wonderful. Gluten-free was excellent.

Sarah Nolan

I was so over joyed to eat fish and chips out of a celiac safe deep fryer!! It tasted amazing and it was obvious they keep the oil very clean! I work in a kitchen and I know first hand how nasty deep fryers can get!! We went with friends that recently moved to Rhode Island and now we made a promise to go back to Celestial Cafe every time we visit! The chef even came out to check on us! We all loved our experience!

Ida Ang

I’ve probably been here about 5 times so far, where I’ve had food twice, and came for the bar once. This is a vegan place, and is a must to visit for people with allergies/intolerances with a wide menu of gluten free items. I came with a person with gluten intolerance and I’m lactose intolerance and it was nice to not have to choose items super carefully. It’s very refreshing to have a place in the neighborhood that’s got a wonderful cafe vibe and transforms into a bar at night. They have wonderful speciality cafe drinks as well as alcoholic drinks at night. As a bonus, they support local artists in the area. They have a little section of the store with greenery items and one with candles, earrings, and other misc goods from artists.

Dawn Correia

Hi had the pleasure of having Hernan serve my friend and I last night! He was very knowledgeable about the menu. My friend had gluten allergies and Hernan was very helpful . Thank you for your great service!

Abigail Wurster

Where do I begin?! The food is unbelievably delicious. Whether you have never tried Indian food before, or if it’s your favorite cuisine, either way, this place is a GEM! Many dishes I’ve never had at any other Indian restaurant. The place is very clean, and you can watch the chef prepare your food so you know it’s all made fresh! Quality ingredients and very clean establishment. The ambience is cozy and good vibes. Great vegan and gluten free options as well! The manager who greets you at the front door is the kindest person and will truly make you feel like a friend! 10/10! You must try this place, you’ll go again and again!

April van Es

The Indian receptionist at our hotel recommended this restaurant and with good reason. Plenty of gluten-free options like Potato Dosa appetiser and lots of vegetarian curries, like the aubergine one I ordered. Brown and pillau rice, and an interesting chickpea bread. Large portions of delicious, slightly spicy food. Very nice Lime Shrimp.

Carlos Buchanan

Shawn Connors

Great food options. Varied menu with gluten free options available.

Ocie Melchor

Sarah S

Mills Tavern's private dining room was the perfect venue for our wedding reception dinner of 12 guests. Meredith was an absolute pleasure to coordinate with in the months leading up to the big day. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and answer our questions. Meredith provided name tags and custom colored napkins that we picked from a swatch. When our rehearsal dinner venue fell through 1.5 weeks before the wedding, Meredith saved the day by securing the same room for us on short notice. I have celiac disease, and the kitchen staff is very knowledgeable about celiac and has very safe gluten free practices in the kitchen. Meredith was knowledgeable about explaining their allergy protocols to me. I selected my food choices in advance, and the chef ensured that my food would be celiac safe. They even provided a custom charcuterie board for just me. We were able to bring our own flowers and wedding cake. The room is wheelchair accessible. Our waitress was so friendly and proactive. The food itself was delicious, and when a few of the steaks were served undercooked, the waitress was ON IT to make things right. (I've never had this happen at Mills Tavern before. It must have been a fluke.) All in all, would highly recommend for a private event!

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