Top 37 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Punta Gorda

Sarah Christenbury

We went there to celebrate my birthday. Reservations need to be made well in advance if you want a certain time/date, but that adds to the anticipation. Our server was super friendly and attentive; she answered several questions about the menu and even asked the chef if it was possible to make me something not on the menu ( puttanesca, which they did). Everyone loved their meals, and if you're looking for something fun and delicious, the Bada Bing, another not on the menu item, is prepared tableside. All the courses came perfectly timed and although we declined dessert ( the entree portions are generous and we all brought some home, so there was no room for dessert!), she brought me a gluten free tiramisu birthday treat, on the house. It was unexpected and such a lovely way to end the meal. We are already planning our next special event to go back!

Allen Wilde

Today I ordered a Margarita pizza. Topping kept sliding off the crust. Tasted great however difficult to eat. My wife was disappointed in her gluten free crust. Staff was excellent!! And we liked sitting on the porch.

Natalie

Wonderful gluten free options and very knowledgeable! Large portions and great services. Highly recommend!

Kelsey Cannon

Best burger ever and love that they have gluten free buns!!!

Betty Dick

J ROD

It’s the best dining experience we’ve had in the area. Everything was fantastic. -Scallops on forbidden rice -Goat cheese appetizer -Brussels sprouts -Filet -Duck breast -Gluten Free raspberry desert of the day

Elizabeth Plaza

My fiancé brought me here for a surprise birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! As a vegan, I have found that many restaurant menus tend to stick with salads, french fries and steamed vegetables as their “Vegan Options” despite there being so many savory dishes you can make with similar ingredients. This is hard after living in places that offer a variety of vegan options. Winesett House doesn’t spell it out on the menu but our waitress Kendall (such a sweetie and super attentive) was very quick to share that the chef is always happy to whip up a vegan, vegetarian or gluten free option if I can provide an idea of what I might enjoy. That’s already a win in my book because in my experience, only a confident and skilled chef is willing to go off menu. We enjoyed our meals (the food was delicious!) and a brief encounter with another staff member named Levi who was also very attentive and had a smile that could make anyone’s frown turn upside down which is always so nice to see, especially in younger generations working in the service and hospitality industry. Just when we thought the night couldn’t get any better, we had the opportunity to meet Chef Travis, and despite how busy he was, he sat down to talk with us and answer some questions we had about potentially hosting our wedding reception there. The conversation flowed effortlessly and we also loved hearing about some of the family history of the business. I’m happy to say that by the end of the conversation, we had booked our wedding reception and are now well on our way to plan for our next happy occasion at Winesett House. Thank you to the entire team for making my birthday dinner an overall truly memorable experience.

Vera Crowe

Christine Melvin

Alicia Leal

I drove past this place a couple times during the lunch hour, and I was so tempted to stop in and see if they sell pizza by the slice. So I checked the reviews (which are almost all fantastic) and finally I did stop, and they DO sell pizza by the slice! And the pizza is so delicious! And the service was genuinely friendly, and fast. I’ve been back four times in the past two months. This time I got the Texas BBQ and the chicken Alfredo (plus spinach and mushrooms) on the gluten-free crust.

David Tolliver

Great atmosphere. Good celiac options!

Kelly DUDA

Food was amazing! Gluten sensitive and vegan options was a plus and all laid out on the menu. Drinks & service were fantastic and the tiki bar atmosphere and music was great & not overly loud so we could hear one another and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Lindsay Johnson

We came for dinner and sat at the bar to get the best sunset views. Denise was kind and attentive. She was also amazing at helping me with gluten free options. The food was fresh and filling!

Bonnie Johnson

Charles Ferguson

Stacy Pfeffer

Very quaint waterfront dining, inside and out. The food is delicious. Live music on the weekends. Reservations can be made for inside, but outside is by wait only. Gluten free available.

Brooke Thompson

Great food- when the order is correct. Any notes regarding gluten-free or removal of toppings is ignored by kitchen staff. We had a second pizza delivered when we received someone else’s order and the pizza was still wasn’t right. We appreciate the front of house reconciling the issue, but this isnt the first time this has happened.

Jenny Penix

Delbert Dunlap

James Toups

David Raines

Ashley Robertson

Nat's Corner

Love love love! The food was incredible, and the owner, Mint, was so charismatic and sweet and brought out multiple free dishes for us to try. She really made us feel like family even though it was our first time. She took great care of my husband and mother in law, who both have celiac, and made sure their dishes were safe and was very clear about what they could and couldn't eat. We felt like we could really relax and enjoy the meal without fear of cross contamination of gluten. We live further south but we will gladly make the drive to come back again. I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Arthur Thomas

Lucille Turner

Kuba W

Lots of gluten-free options

Cynthia Dell

Linda Eldred

Shelley Donnellan

Gwenn Holt

Cathy Estep

Erin Weiss

Darlene Camacho

Ben Reser

We visited Tamiami Tavern with a group of 10, and while they were accommodating, we did end up split between two tables—four at one table and six at another in a small room. It wasn’t ideal, but we understood the challenge since we didn’t want to sit outside. Still, the staff handled it as well as they could and were kind and patient, even with some of our older (and grumpier) guests. One downside was trying to get a gluten-free meal for one of our guests. Their pizzas aren’t customizable, and many of the dishes are pre-prepared, so options were limited. A few meals seemed like they had been reheated. For the price, I wasn’t in love with what I got, but it wasn’t terrible either. The atmosphere was nice, and the service was genuinely good. With more flexibility in the menu and fresher-tasting meals, this could easily be a five-star experience.

Larry Williams

Angela Mitchell

Barbara Smith