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The Cookery

Celiac-Aware Practices⚠️ Shared Fryer

Renowned as one of Alaska’s best restaurants, The Cookery sits in downtown Seward right along the Resurrection Bay waterfront. The chef prepares nearly all seafood dishes without gluten thickeners, uses GF tamari, and clearly designates all allergens on nightly printed menus.

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Address:209 5th Ave, Seward, AK 99664
Hours:Daily: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Summer)
Price:$$$
GF Alaska Verification System

Kitchen Safety & Preparation Card

Celiac-Aware Practices
100% Dedicated GF FacilityNo wheat, barley, or rye handled anywhere on premises.
✕No
Formal Gluten-Free MenuDedicated GF menu sheet or clearly marked allergen items.
✓Yes
Dedicated GF FryerFryer oil used ONLY for gluten-free foods (no breaded fish/gluten).
✕No
Dedicated Prep SpaceSeparate sanitized counters and cutting boards for GF assembly.
✓Yes
Separate Toaster / BagsDedicated toaster or single-use toaster bags to prevent bread crumb contact.
?Unconfirmed
Separate Pasta Water / PotsBoiled in clean dedicated pots rather than shared pasta cooker.
✓Yes
Shared Pizza OvenPizzas baked in common oven with wheat flour.
✓No (Protected)
Airborne Flour in KitchenActive flour baking creates airborne flour dust.
✓No (Protected)
Staff Allergy TrainedServers and kitchen staff trained on celiac cross-contact protocols.
✓Yes
Documented Allergy ProtocolFresh gloves, clean utensils, and allergy ticket callouts.
✓Yes
Verification Field Notes:

Kitchen is very experienced with celiac guests. All oysters, halibut, and pork belly can be prepared 100% gluten-free on clean pans.

Last GF Verification:2026-08-08
Verified Through:General Manager / Executive Chef
Safety Note: Information can change. GF Alaska records documented equipment and practices but cannot provide medical guarantees. Always inform your server and confirm cross-contact protocols before ordering.
Structured Menu Intelligence

"What Can I Eat Here?" — Known GF Dishes

Actual gluten-free items and modifications documented by staff or verified menus.

Resurrection Bay Halibut with Polenta$42.00

Pan-seared in butter with sweet corn polenta and microgreens.

Gluten-Free
Alaska Raw Oysters on the Half Shell$22.00

Served with house GF mignonette and fresh lemon.

Gluten-Free
Crispy Braised Pork Belly$18.00

Braised in apple cider reduction.

Gluten-Free

Community GF Reports & Reviews

Experiences shared by celiac and gluten-free diners who visited this location.

AK
Alaska Local DinerVisited 2026-08-08 · Confirmed Celiac
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Confidence

"Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten-free preparation. They double checked ingredients and confirmed separate cookware was used."

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