Came here the 1st day we were in the area and the food was so excellent, outdoor service allowed us to bring our dog, and they were so knowledgeable about celiac disease and gluten-free that they really put my wife's mind at ease that we came back here 3 more times. We ordered different things on the menu each time and for me the Cuban sandwich was excellent. Next time we're back to visit our friends, we'll be coming back here another 4 times.
I have been gluten free for many years, and have a hard time trying to find food that is tasty. This place is amazing. From the appetizers to the wine to the desserts to the main menu and all of it...woooohooooo good. Are server Shane was fantastic! We will definitely be back!
Great place, food is delicious 🤤 gluten free & vegan. Every time we are in Sarasota that’s our HAPPY 😃 PLACE. Our servers Andrey and Matt were great explaining the menu and advise us options. This was the weekend of Saturday May 3rd - Monday May 5th, 2025.
100/10, absolutely excellent. Especially if you have Celiac and have to be gluten free -- they have GOT YOU. This is one of the largest gluten free menus I've ever been able to order from that wasn't a dedicated GF restaurant. We got the drunken shrimp, chicken risotto, and smores budino, and it was so good! There were five or six GF deserts I could've chosen too, which is unheard of. The gluten free bread alone won me over. It was so incredible, even my husband loved it.
The wine is delicious -- we joined the wine club and got the seasonal dragonfruit sangria, as well as the white sangria. Highly recommend!! Bonita at the wine tasting bar took care of us, she has the best personality and laugh, such a joy. 🥰 Give this woman a raise! Also Casey W, our waitress, for the great service and taking care of my GF needs.
We had such a great experience, we definitely recommend. Top 3 restaurant in the Tampa/St. Pete/Saraota area for us.
We visited from TN and we can't wait to come back and eat here again. The food is fresh and healthy. So many gluten free options too since my husband has celiac and I am gluten intolerant. The staff are so nice and willing answer any questions you have. Definitely a 10 out of 10 ☺️
I love Simon’s! I’ve been going for years and the food is always amazing! I always go for any vegan specials and the soups are always delicious and unique!
I also never leave without a dessert for later! Such a great variety of vegan, gluten free and other items!
A huge bonus is that their entire team is incredible!
Local- family owned- great options- check them out!
As someone who is gluten free- having several clearly marked choices on menu is always comforting and helpful.
Food was delicious. Our table got enchiladas, birria tacos and queso fundido. All of it was very good. Tacos were some of the best I’ve had.
Also our server Daniela was very friendly and attentive.
Will definitely return.
Absolutely love crop juice!! They have 100% organic cold pressed juice in glass bottles. There grab and go salads and quinoa bowls are addictive for healthy lunch! And of course I can’t resist there organic gluten free and vegan sweet treats! I probably tried all of them and absolutely in love with these clean ingredients!!
Amazing place! I am vegan and gluten free this place offers everything you can imagine and more! Vegan food is beyond good. I don’t even know how they create such a delicious food! Thank you Ka Pappa! Highly recommend it and I am definitely coming back 🌱
We ordered 4 pizzas to dine in. One was gluten free. She brings 3 pizzas out. We wait for 25 minutes and ask where the gluten free pizza was. She said this is it. We asked why she put it in front of another couple. It was 3/4 eaten. She said she would order another gluten free. 1/2 hour later I asked another waiter where the gluten free pizza was. I then said give us our bill. Paid the bill and needless to say she got no tip. It was like she didn’t want to be there. Not attentive. Very poor service. She took the pizza off our bill and we never got the one that was reordered.
115 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
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alex mancini
WELL THE YARD HOUSE IS TOP TIER I WILL SAY. GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS ARE AMAZING, THE BARQUE BACON BURGER IS AMAZING HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I THINK IT WAS THE JUICEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. WOULDVE LIKED A LITTLE BETTER SERVICE BUT THE PLACE IS GREAT. GOOOO TOOOO YARDDD HOUSEEEE
They have an excellent happy hour! Also the most delicious homemade gluten free pita. The tzatziki dip is the best I've ever had and saganaki is a childhood favorite. Highly recommend this location.
We had a bunch of food allergies at the table and the manager was really nice and gave us a bunch of options. He was also able to modify the gluten free and vegan options to include meat easily.
Wow. Why didn't we find this place earlier on our vacation. If you are looking for delicious gluten free or vegan options, then this is your place. Great, cozy restaurant with about 10 tableclothed tables inside and 10 outside. The service was impeccable. Portions are European in size (plenty, but not huge). The Angus burger was delicious. And we absolutely loved the apple/orange tart for dessert. And apparently they serve breakfast + lunch too so will have to come back to try that.
Our server Ashley was great! She was great with our son and very attentive even though it was really busy. The food is great, the kids meal is a great value and great quality. Love that they have gluten-free and dairy free options (except dessert 😞)
Love that the menu changes with the season too. It's super busy on the weekend, they should open one closer to Parrish
We kept saying how had we never been here before! The open faced roast beef sandwich was unbelievable and the sweet potato fries come with apple butter to dip with- so good! There is some history to the place our server told us about and most things can be done gluten free. We will be coming back frequently!
Restaurant right on the water with lots of covered and not-covered seats. You can sit and enjoy all the boats going by. It gets busy so expect a bit of a wait, but you can grab a drink from the bar and wait at the picnic tables by the dock. The staff was super friendly, and the food was good. The Cesar salad with Mahi was ok, not great, but the veggie burger was really tasty. And they have gluten free burger buns.
I have to say being Gluten Free, I have never had such delicious pizza!
I had the white pizza and Oak and Stone is my go to for pizza , bar none
Haleigh provided lovely experience, comparable , sweet and excellent service
Hostess also, exceptional !
I love this place
The best! continuously amazing raw organic food for past 12 years in Sarasota!
Beautiful place, convinced location, excellent $ value for the quality of food, packed with nutrients,gluten free, containing only what every person should eat, nothing that is unhealthy . Thank you Ioni for keeping it going.
Chad was an amazing server! He was very attentive, knew the menu well, and was helpful with gluten-free options for a family member with celiac disease.
Most gluten free options on a delicious menu than we've seen in a long time. Gluten free CRAB CAKES!!! Who makes those?! This place does and they are excellent! The Gluten free pans Cotta dessert was one of the best gf desserts I've ever had.
Service was wonderful and the atmosphere & decor are top notch. If you are looking for a very special restaurant...you've found it!
My favorite Coffee shop in Sarasota! We moved to the area 3 years ago and I started to visit every single coffee shop, ofKors have great options of pastries and their coffee quality is excellent! The place is really Hygge🙌🏼 and they have some gluten free options that becomes our favorite.
Great place to eat! I can always count on Bonefish Grill when I'm hungry and need something tasty and filling. I'm gluten free and they have a dedicated menu for us GF peeps.
Servers are always friendly and attentive. I always get the sirloin and shrimp with the garlic potatoes. Make sure to try the chimmichurri, it's wonderful with the steak and shrimp! Everyone in my family gets the same thing because it's so tasty. And yes, it's on the gluten free menu.
There's also gluten free desserts, there are two you can enjoy: The Macadamia Nut Brownie and the Creme Brûlée.
Great atmosphere, service, consistently great food, dietary restriction friendly... What's not to love? This place is a staple for my household.
There are so many good breakfast spots in Sarasota and Oasis is in the top 5 in my opinion. The food is fresh, the menu is creative, the specials are … well special. They have gluten free options Everything I have had here is outstanding and it has become one of our goto breakfast spot. They also serve what I believe is the best Huevos Rancheros in town. It’s def a creative interpretation of the dish but is absolutely delicious Highly recommended.
Call ahead if it’s dinner time. The food is worth the wait. Descent beer selection and a lot of food options.
The menu clearly states what can be accommodated as gluten free.
We had a wonderful time here today for lunch. Loved the menu selections, something for every appetite. The gluten free bread is a quality brand and goes well with a sandwich. The portion sizes are just right for the pricing. We were seated right away and had great service from multiple team members throughout our lunch. The manager Jay, comes right up to your table and says hi, which I love, a nice personal touch which makes you feel welcomed and not rushed. This place is busy! I loved seeing how much fun the staff was having while giving great service. Next time we will sit outside on the water side, it looks beautiful. Definitely a great spot to meet up with friends and family! P.s. the mimosas are fantastic!
In the past decade we have visited Libby's countless times and always been relatively pleased. In recent years, my mother and I were diagnosed with gluten and lactose allergies. We were excited to find Libby's on a GF guide and to return to the restaurant, however we were disappointed by our visit.
The first thing we noticed is that there were no allergens listed on the menu. This was surprising given Florida's Food Allergy Awareness Act. Interestingly enough, they did list gluten free pasta as a substitute for regular pasta. We attempted to figure out which dishes were gluten free but our waitress was unable to provide concrete answers, even when returning from asking the kitchen. You would think that there would be a gluten free pasta sauce available given that you can order GF pasta but you would be wrong. None of the sauces were gluten free and neither were any of the other dishes on the menu. The only food option we were presented with was the marinara sauce from the spaghetti and meatballs dish. Of course, without the meatballs since those are made with breadcrumbs. If there were any other GF options, our waitress was unable to appropriately communicate this.
We decided to end our dining experience early since two of our three diners were unable to find anything on the menu to accommodate their dietary needs. In an age where dietary restrictions are becoming more common, it's a shame to see a prominent restaurant like Libby's close the door to the massive community of this kind.
Outstanding and unique dishes make you feel as if you are dining in Europe. I enjoyed the Oeuf coquette! Yum . My husband had amazing French toast. Specialty pastry including gluten free options.
Delicious and fulfilling food. Fresh , clean and complex . We ate outdoors and then went in to buy pastries.
We absolutely loved our experience at Kojo Sarasota, hands down the best sushi in town!
Beautiful salon, bar and high tables as well, gets very crowded but still feels spacious enough.
The food was outstanding!!
Every dish was packed with great flavors and well prepared. You can truly taste the freshness of the ingredients in every bite, which makes the whole experience even better.
Great menu, The sushi rolls were outstanding, and the seaweed crunchy taco was such a fun and delicious surprise.
We also tried the greens and Brussels sprouts, and they were incredible too, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done.
The cocktails were top-notch, crafted with high quality products and creativity.
On top of that, the service was excellent — everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The atmosphere is elegant and classy, with a beautiful design that makes it perfect for a special night out.
We celebrated a birthday, and Kojo made it unforgettable with a complementary dessert and some bubbly, a thoughtful and classy touch!
They also offer a separate gluten-free menu, which is a huge plus.
Overall, we had an awesome time, a very unique experience and can’t wait to come back and try other delicious dishes.
5 stars for this great restaurant.
Truly the best sushi experience in Sarasota!
Our waiter, Paul, was absolutely amazing. I have a gluten allergy and he was able to tell me what did and didn’t have gluten, including sauces, and provided me with a gluten free BBQ sauce since none of their other BBQ sauces on the table are gluten free. He was extremely kind as well!
Best pizza in Sarasota! The sourdough crust is incredible and I never want to eat any other pizza! I have gluten sensitivity and this pizza doesn’t hurt my stomach at all!
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Robert Ivins
Amazing food, staff, and atmosphere. The restaurant was very accommodating to my wife’s Gluten allergy. The smoked chicken was so moist and Gluten free with savory sides to match. It is very difficult to find a restaurant that produces true Gluten free with such amazing quality and taste, yet we have found the diamond in the rough with Yoders!. They even offer a multitude of pies both gluten free and traditional. I have never had a better pie in my life. The answer is yes this should be your next meal!
Really impressive. So many beautiful baked goods including gluten friendly options. Spectacular coffee. Nice space, popular so usually loud, not a complaint just an observation.
UPDATE 1/3/25: Ate here 8 times in 5 days. Still amazing. Additional recommendations, ribeye (size and taste align with the price), coconut shrimp and calamari
REVIEW 12/29/23
5 stars are few, BUT triple tail deserves it!
Back Story: I was craving a grilled chicken sandwich with a gluten free bun and my brain and stomach said “no other option it HAS to be that”.
After calling 5 restaurants, being prompted to go online, unable to speak to a real person, or gluten free buns being unavailable it was the restaurant who specializes in seafood who:
-Answered the phone
-Had the most pleasant and professional young lady take my order
-Accommodated all my requests (I’m extra and ask to add or remove a lot of things, I am a Karen after all)
-Meal was executed perfectly
-Atmosphere and restaurant interior is beautiful and cozy
-Quality far exceeded the cost
Recommendation - Grilled chicken sandwich on gluten free bun, with fries.
Side of honey mustard (for fries)
Sweet chili sauce (for the chicken sandwich).
Chicken was juicy, GF bun was fluffy
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Was there in mid December 2024, sat outside, waiter was great, had burgers (I am GF, had the swiss mushroom on GF bread, no issue, but I am not celiac), burgere were exceptionally good. Espresso Martini also very good. Will be back!
Classic New York Jewish deli, food, and more. Good gluten-free options available. Pastrami was a little greasy, but had great Smoky flavor. If you like deli pickles, be sure to order - they're good, and they were only .10 for two.
The blueberry streusel gluten free keto doughnut was shockingly good. Hard to believe really. My husband had a breakfast sandwich that was also great. Atmosphere inside was calm and exactly what we wanted.
Incredible service as soon as you walk in the door. Very prompt and friendly. I am gluten free and the gf pancakes were amazing (Apple cinnamon). Never felt sick afterwards. The bacon on the side was delicious. Not sure where they get their bacon or how they make it, but it's a must have. The orange juice was also freshly squeezed and wonderful. Will definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
We had Damian as our server, and he was so much fun! They were pretty busy, and I only noticed 2 people taking care of all the tables. Damian, let us give our whole order. He didn't have his notepad as he was only planning on our drink orders. However, he memorized our order, and the order came out exactly as it was given. It wasn't the easiest order, either. My husband and I both got crepes, with mine being a gluten-free crepe. The food and service were great. It's too bad we don't live closer, because this would be a new favorite.
Came here for the first time. Had a reservation for 6pm on a Saturday. By 7:00 the lobby was packed. Low lighting makes it very hard to read the menus. Idky restaurants don’t consider that. I ordered the shrimp and grits and my partner had the medium rare sirloin. Both were delicious. The sirloin was perfectly cooked. We will definitely come back. Note the food takes a very long time to arrive. Expect at least 30 minutes which is why I gave service 4 stars. It wasn’t our waitress at all, she was great. And what’s even better!?! They have a proper gluten free menu!
Smaller breakfast restaurant with about 10 tables inside and a few outside. There always seems to be a wait, but their breakfast was worth the 40 minute wait. The coffee was good, though not exceptional, but the dishes were absolutely amazing. And gluten free options are available. The service was very slow, but maybe they were short staffed that day.
Everyone had an amazing experience at Pura Vida Miami in Sarasota! The food was delicious and there's something for everyone with their healthy options, including gluten-free breads. I loved the Summer Chicken Bowl - fresh and flavorful while the veggie omelet and the New Yorker were hits with my group too.
Everyone left raving about their meals! The service was super fast, and ordering was a breeze, which made the whole visit even better.
Choose inside or outside seating, they've got fans running for those warmer days. They even sell merchandise, if you need a new hoodie or hat. Oh, and do yourself a favor - try their cookies. They're unreal!
The CUTEST little breakfast cottage. I just can't say enough good things! Every little detail was just so comforting. From the toy kits handed out to every kid, to the unique salt and pepper shakers on every table, down to the miniature tin watering cans that held your receipt. The vintage feel was just so charming. We arrived at about 9:30 and there were lots of people waiting outside. We assumed the wait would be long, but she said 5 minutes. It was less than 5 minutes and we were already seated with drinks. And our food came out so fast! They have such a quick and organized operation but you don't feel rushed. Ciara was our waitress and although VERY busy, she was so sweet and very attentive to all of her tables. She was very knowledge on the menu and even built me the BEST gluten free french toast since I really wanted the lemon lavender blueberry pancakes but couldn't have the gluten. We noticed she was also bussing her tables! She was really awesome and I feel like she deserves the recognition. We are from Baltimore and we love supporting local. I am so glad we stumbled upon this gem!
While on a road trip we found this awesome place. So I've been on some strange habits lately of only eating out and ordering things I can't get usually. ( a bit strange I know but it's getting me to order outside the box ) I had the Rueben on Rye with potato salad. I would def order that again. Buttery, toasty, flavorful and filling. It could have a bit more meat though. Potato salad was yummy! My partner had the matcha and a muffin. Muffin was sweetened with monk fruit, gluten free, and just the right amount of fluffy/moist. Lastly we got a sausage & egg everything bagel with a slice of tomato and it was good. Everything is fresh to order yet it didn't take long. Although we didn't get to try all the baked goods they have a really hefty selection.
AMAZING!! The food was incredible! Flavorful and cooked to perfection. The bakery offered several items including a few gluten free options. Their seasonal menu had a variety of items including apple cider mimosas! Service was superior. Watched a server help an elderly regular customer as though they were family. Very glad we made the decision to stop here today. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
I recently dined at Classico with family and friends, and our experience was nothing short of spectacular. If you're navigating food allergies, this place is a godsend. Both my wife and I have allergies to gluten, dairy, and eggs, and the staff at Classico went above and beyond to accommodate our needs.
The Bolognese was a standout - rich, flavorful, and perfectly adapted to our dietary restrictions without losing any of its traditional charm. The espresso martini was a delightful treat, expertly mixed and presented. And don't miss out on the short rib; it was tender, succulent, and absolutely delicious. I decided to go with the special which was blackened grouper, and it did not disappoint!
The ambiance, service, and attention to detail at Classico make it a top recommendation in Sarasota. We left feeling not just satisfied but truly taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience, especially if you're managing food allergies. We'll definitely be back!
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