Celiac safety profile
The Merchant Tavern
Canadian Restaurant · Bar
John's, 291 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B9, Canada
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free pasta dishes (including items made with gluten-free pasta)
- Dishes served with gluten-free buns (e.g., burgers)
- Salad that can be prepared gluten-free
- Pan-seared cod and potatoes prepared gluten-free
- Many dishes can be adapted to be gluten-free; staff are reported to be willing to discuss safety
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility.
- Fryer situation is mixed in the evidence: some accounts say there is a separate fryer, others say there isn’t. Depending on kitchen practices, shared fryers can pose a risk for cross-contact.
- The strongest safety signal comes from recent diners who felt confident when GF options were discussed and prepared with awareness of celiac needs. To stay safe, confirm fryer status and dish preparation with staff at ordering time.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.