Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Clearwater

Jessica Evans

It's a really amazing experience. So many options for all people in my party. Not one person had a bad thing to say. Took a container of the jam to go because it was so good.

Roy León-Fuentes (Roy)

Food was awesome. I had the Great White which is like a super margherita pizza. My wife and mother-in-law had their gluten-free pizzas and they loved it. Our server Tyler was fantastic.

Claudia Schreiner

Very nice breakfast place! Not as fast food like others. Very good food! No run-of-the-mill menu. Gluten-free pancakes on offer and made with a lot of love. The skinny omelette was also absolutely delicious. Very friendly service.

Dayna Carubia

They had a gluten free pastry for me, and fantastic coffee- not too sweet. The barista seemed to really care that we were ordering something we’d love!

S E

My wife loves ABE because they have lots of gluten free choices and a creative breakfast menu.

cassiemich413

We stopped in here on night 1 looking for some gluten free options with our party.. so many great options available. For myself, I had the shrimp scampi and it was so good we brought a party of 15 back the next evening and had a great time! The calamari and bruschetta appetizers were also very good. CJ was our server the first night and he was great. Thanks for a good experience while in Clearwater beach all the way from AZ.

Rick Bilbrey

It's a great pizzeria with good pizza. I had the "supreme" which had delicious toppings. We also had a gluten-free which was good. You can buy 2 slices of ready-made pizzas with a free drink for $9.99!

Laura Bergner Owens

Best meal I've had in a long time! Great place! Loved all the seating options. We ate outside on the closed off street. Lots of stuff to look at inside and it was fun just walking to the hostess stand from the back parking lot. Fun cocktail menu. We got a Pearflower w/St. Germaine liquor and an El Diablo w/jalapeños & tajin. I tried some of a Honey Apple Crisp(?) that was also quite tasty. Tons of beer & wine offerings as well. Exceptional food quality. Super professional staff. Great place for special diets. Good place for kids. Outside is dog friendly. Very excited about their gluten-free menu. The server accommodated my special requests no problem ... But didn't write anything down. The Thai Salad I ordered off the GF menu came out with crispy wonton crunchies on top. When I asked the (very professional) food runner if it was GF, he just said they told him bring the Thai Salad to our table. Since the crispy wonton wrappers could easily have been GF crispy delights, I ate one. After all, I DID order it off the GF menu and DID explain I had Celiac disease and what that is. It tasted too good. (If my food had actually been gluten free, it would have been a 5-star experience.) The waiter came to check on us, apologized, took the salad back & brought a new one. When the GF salad was NOT GF, I should have asked if the dressing had soy sauce in it but ... I did get an immediate reaction in my mouth from the glutens. Still waiting on the gut reaction. We got the African Curry w/cauliflower crisps. My wheat-allergic sistuh ate them w/no problems, but I was sus and only took a bite. The Surf& Turf was cooked perfectly. Scallops & shrimp were absolutely perfect. Steak was delectable & melt-in-your-mouth texture. 5 stars on that! Got the lamb kabobs & grilled oysters for appetizers. Also cooked to perfection. Just great dinner, despite being poisoned every so briefly.

Daniel Smithurst

Absolutely amazing place to eat. Especially for gluten free!! Their homemade pasta is gluten free!!

Lucy M

Great gluten free bread and omelette. Super nice/friendly owner.

Kristine Le

I came here with my girls for an early Galentine’s Day. One of my girls had to cancel last minute at 11 PM the night before. Our reservation was at 10:00 AM. We were just going to eat the cost since it was late notice. They were very kind to waive our cancellation fee and didn’t charge us for the spot. I made sure to make it up in gratuity! One of my girls is gluten free and was asked if it was okay if their food was served on the tiered tower with the other foods. The tea room is pretty big and can sit several parties. We did the Afternoon Tea Experience. We each chose a tea and got a personal pot of it to ourselves! It was more than enough. I got the white strawberry basil but I actually enjoyed my friend’s white peach more. The starter salad was refreshing. You get 1 and a half sandwich. The egg salad on croissant was super yummy and the cucumber cream cheese is a tea time classic. The scones were soft and weren’t as hard as normal scones were. It was almost like a cookie texture which I enjoyed greatly. I was stuffed and couldn’t even get to the top tier with desserts. I took most of my pasteries home. Our group was actually the loudest (sorry other guests!). Our timing was perfect because as we were leaving a birthday party arrived and of course was louder than our small group. Go early! Overall it was a fun tea time themed experience! It’s more fun to dress up. I would go again and would recommend the experience to everyone.

Justin Jacobs

Our daughter has celiacs and we were told the corn chips were in a separate fryer and fries were GF but they must not be. As we lay in the hotel with her hoping not to have to take her to the hospital. I would avoid if you have a gluten allergy.

Angela Thomas

Amy was amazing. She took wonderful care of us. I have celiac and my girlfriend has a dairy allergy. I wanted the crab and artichoke dip. She had the kitchen give me toasted gluten free rolls and carrots. They have a large menu to cater to people with allergy problems and the manager also came out and asked if we were satisfied and if we needed anything else. I can not sing Amy's praises enough or the Salty Crab, prices are very good, large selection to choose from.

Michelle Rosa

Food was delicious and service was great. We sat on the patio and loved the atmosphere. Very knowledgeable about gluten free and had a menu with a lot of choices!

Ali Fox

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to our waiter tonight. First time going out and having to be gluten free. Thank you for your assistance and gluten-free menu. The food was amazing and your patience and help was amazing.

Cherry C

Delicious food! Husband and I got tostadas as well as chips and queso. They had gluten free and vegetarian options for me. Husband enjoyed the spicy chicken option for his tostada and I loved the portobello ranchero!

Jessica Martinez

I tried this place while visiting. The food was good. I ordered the loster ravioli. I think it would have been better if it had a little more sauce. I ordered dessert. I liked that they also had gluten-free pasta available.

Just Jules

Every time I come the service is good and I like that they have gluten free bread available. The last time I came I was with my mother who ordered the blue crab and shrimp burger 10/10 shes says, lots of flavor and a perfect serving size for lunch. I ordered the Grillsmith burger, cooked how I like it served with the gluten free bread. We both made substitutions to our orders and the kitchen had no problem accommodating our picky needs! We will be back! 😋

Delaney Dean

Came in for some after church lunch and our server Jon was great! Super Intentive and made sure my food was safe for my gluten allergy😊

Jay Reviews

Gluten free baked goods and breakfast tacos on corn tortillas!

Sarah Jones

The reason why we came here was because their menu advertised a gluten free bun. Grouper sandwich was amazing and staff was super friendly!

Adam Lock

Good food and gluten free options although quite pricey. The biggest concern is a lot of menu items say "market" against their price and "market" invariable means super expensive.

Nicole ORourke

A great place to eat and enjoy the view of the beach. The server didn't seem like she was able to keep up as much, I think mayne she was given too many tables, but other than that it was a wonderful experience. They also have a gluten free menu and have vegan options as well

leo coward

was a rough start with not being greeted by a server for quite some time, but once a server, Jacquelin, noticed, she made sure everything was perfect for us. Even ended dinner with some AMAZING dessert. 10/10 food, 10/10 waitress. phenomenal gluten free options.

Shane B

Jovie is the freaking bomb! Great attitude, great server. The food was great. Gluten-free options are fair, and the salsa was off the chain. Will be coming back again had great drinks as well.

Michael Harrington

Great food, fantastic pizza. Gluten free options available but keep in mind the gluten free pizza is 'low gluten' as they use the same ovens for normal pizza.

Kathryn Janicek

I’ve been coming here for 15 years. Service is always extraordinary. Do not be overwhelmed if you have food allergies. They now have a food allergy menu and there are a ton of gluten and dairy free options. Eat here! (I prefer the outdoor seating on the harbor.)

Paul Gasner

Upscale vibe and great food! They even have Gluten free bread!!! Love this place for a nice dinner out, anniversary or fun group get together.

Anna Higgins

If you have celiac or a gluten allergy make sure to be extremely cautious when eating here. I ordered the gluten free tacos with corn tortillas and I was given flour. After noticing they didn’t look like corn I asked the waitress and she assured me they were…. upon taking a bite I knew they were definitely flour so I called her back over and said they are definitely flour. They did quickly make me new ones however there was no apology or free drink or anything. I’m extremely disappointed as I was sick and throwing up due to my allergy.

Javier Laboy

This place is amazing. The gluten free strawberry cheesecake pancakes are delicious and the amount of food you get is worth the price.

Pamela Jeffery

I always like visiting Jason's Deli locations when I am near. I ordered a turkey sandwich with mozzarella on GF bread. Due to Celiac disease, the GF bread is a must and not an option. When they brought out my sandwich, I saw that it had been toasted. As someone very sensitive to cross-contamination, I did send it back and ask for it not to be toasted for dietary purposes. It was quickly remade and was delicious.

Peter Weaver

Jerome is the man!! Everything we order is always delicious and fresh. We haven't found anyone who can beat his croissant game. Also, his new coffee and gluten-free pastries are amazing. 👏

Claudia Schreiner

Pizza very tasty! Gluten-free pizza on offer. We ordered a 14” pizza per person. Was way too much. We only managed half. Very expensive at $27 per pizza!

boaimo

Customer Service was excellent. Food was top Notch. Half of the family is Gluten Free- and the gluten free options were awesome! The dedicated frier for the French fries was a bonus IYKYK. The other half of the family ordered regular, non gluten free meals and they were delicious as well. Glad to have found an establishment that caters to gluten free and non gluten free people, equally. Would dine here again!

Linda Kerby

Food and service was wonderful. Stacey was very polite and cheerful. I would like to see some gluten free bread and pasta in the menu.

Mandy

Being on a gluten-free/ celiac diet is not always easy. However, this local restaurant has so many gluten free options, it is amazing! I absolutely love their vegetarian dish- made up of gluten free sides. It is absolutely delicious and fresh! I was most surprised by the fried cheese and plantains. The plantains were sweet, soft, and had a crunchy outer layer! Amazing! The cheese was so flavorful and savory.

Kacey Luensman

Food and service was great and fast. I got the tikka masala with lamb, it was delicious. Also got the Manchurian and veg platter for appetizers, very good. Had a lot of gluten free and vegan options as well. Will be back!

S E

A good sports bar in downtown Clearwater. They even serve gluten free pizza.

Cherry C

I got the gluten free pizza which was okay. Not the best crust I’ve had but also not the worst. My husband got a CBR which was really oily in the box but he said it was good!

Erin

I had an appointment at Morton Plant hospital in the morning, I googled breakfast place near me, found Wildflower cafe so I came for the first time it was small cute place. I was seated quickly, but it was busy and a little loud, I was greeted a min after by a very lovely waitress who was absolutely awesome! I received my oj, tasted fresh no pulp, I was happy, I ordered the gluten free deep dish vegetable quiche came with side of fruit, it was delicious! However I did think for the price I had paid for the portion seemed a little to be desired?! I thought for $15 dollars I would have expected two pieces or one large piece of quiche ?! After I left I was hungry an hour later. I would have preferred a bigger portion instead of insulting me thinking 🤔 (go on a diet, stupid). Food was really good, tasted fresh, but for the quantity, wasn’t worth the price tag.

Alan Ploetz

We dined with friends before going to a ballgame. The food was quite good, although the focus at our table was brisket so I can'tspeak to much variety. The pretzel and natcho appetizers were tasty. The tap beer selection was adequate, the atmosphere was a little chain-restaurant like, but our sever was excellent and attentive to the gluten free needs of one of our diners. Sometime I plan to go back & share the Bonfire meat eater's sampler.

Tom SheA

Like that they have gluten free options.

Lisa McGinnis

So deceiving! This gluten friendly viby spot looks like a dive bar from the outside but it’s so not! The service was AMAZING and they accommodated our gluten sensitivity and made us the most amazing cinnamon waffles. Upscale drinks and DELICIOUS brunch. Don’t sleep on this restaurant/bar;)

Pamela M

If you have a gluten allergy, DO NOT eat here. Even if you order gluten free bread, they will give you regular bread. I made a takeout order that explicitly stated gluten free toast, but was given regular toast. I called about 2 bites into it and they confirmed that the bread I was given wasn't gluten free. Then they tried to tell me it was my fault because I didn't mark off having a gluten allergy. It's reasonable to expect that I would be given gluten free bread when I ordered gluten free bread. Their website has allergen information published. I was told I would be refunded and a manager would contact me. Neither happened, so I'll just dispute the charge with my credit card company. I did get sick from their negligence. I would NEVER eat here again.

Cami Dittmar

Food, service and ambiance were all spot on! Not sure why this place is not rated higher! We were given complimentary Edemame to start that was deliciously seasoned. Then we had the Crab Rangoon, Bone Marrow, and Brussel Sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were my favorite of the 3 appetizers! The others were good but the Brussel sprouts were amazing!!! Then we had the Alaskan Roll and the Chicken Ramen (substituted ramen for rice noodles as I’m gluten free). The chicken Ramen/rice noodles were excellent! The egg was sooo good! It was marinated in soy sauce and cooked perfectly! It melted in your mouth! We also ordered a bottle of wine and to Our surprise it was wine Wednesday so we received 50% off our bottle! Our waitress Kelby was so sweet and very attentive! Thank you Ocean Hai for a great dining experience!

Mohamed Dahrouj

Went there everyday while on Clearwater Beach. Many gluten free options!

Jennifer Steidl

I am in Florida for the first time on a business trip. While here I was able to go out in the evening and visit Clearwater Beach and Pier 60. My coworker and I were looking for a place for dinner, and walking down the street we saw the Spotted Donkey. I am so glad we chose this place! Very fresh great quality food and the flavors were amazing. Even their table salsa had a creamy texture from blended peppers, and was rich and delicious. I got mahi fish tacos on white corn tortillas, it came with rice, black beans, guacamole, fresh tomatoes, and sour cream on the side. The black beans were absolutely divine, best I've ever eaten. The fish tacos were delicious; The mahi was very fresh, and cooked perfectly, nice and tender with a nice char. My coworker got a vegetarian burrito, it was absolutely huge, and he was unable to finish it.. The service was outstanding. A big shout out to our server Juvi who delivered such genuinely warm, friendly service and checked on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you On a sidenote, they do have a completely separate gluten-free menu, which I very much appreciated.

Rachael Yong Yow

Service was incredible. Nothing like being greeted with a smile the whole way through your meal. We just went for apps and drinks. Food was great. They had GLUTEN FREE CLAM CHOWDER. Prices were reasonable. Would return for a full meal next time I'm in town.

Claudia Schreiner

At the top you have a beautiful view. Gluten-free options, such as burger buns, on offer. You have to ask for the gluten-free menu. Service was curt and not very attentive. Taste OK.

Pat B

A friend with Gluten sensitivities was visiting from out of state. She found the Cafe online and we had lunch at this location. They have several. The bowls we had were quite good and for someone who doesn’t have diet restrictions, that’s saying a lot! The ambience is similar to a small Subway and could be a little cleaner but I’ll allow they may have just had a day. There was a Gal who was working on the cleaning. If it wasn’t so hot, we could have gone to their outside area which was clean and lovely. The bonus of free ice cream, which seems lighter than usual, makes up for anything! It was delicious and not just because it was so hot that day.