Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Cortez

We ate here twice, 1st time at the bar and Amanda was on top of what I could have and the food and service was great. 2nd time had to send the food back TWICE, ultimately they took it off the bill but I left hungry and only having grits and 3 small round potatoes. The 2nd server was nice and claimed to understand celiac disease and what is GF, but in the end, I feel it was her lack of insight/communication with kitchen staff that was the issue. After the 1st time the food went back, she should have gotten the kitchen manager involved. And they ran out of martini glasses, who wants to drink a Martini out if a plastic cup!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

There were a lot of fish choices, oysters, crab, etc. preparation of the fish was blackened or Grilled for GF. Had 4 sides to choose from: fries, red bliss potatoes, cilantro rice & cheese grits. You could also pay a little extra for a side salad.

Ordered the mahi-mahi grilled and topped with mango chutney, cheese grits and a side garden salad. Told the waitress (Teresa) I was allergic to gluten.

She brought out the salad with croutons on it! Told her I could not eat it since the croutons were on it. Then she apologized and took it back. Brought it back out and it appeared that she just removed the croutons, as there were still breadcrumbs on it. I just gave it to my son. Everything else was delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Huge oysters! GF well marked

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

They didn’t have a TON of options but what they did have was well marked and the waitress made sure to let me know that the fries were done in a separate fryer. The food was really good. No reaction.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Gluten lite menu - but staff was helpful and I didn’t get sick. Grilled grouper was very fresh. Really a good restaurant.

OMG....dedicated fryer. I had French fries, broiled mahi mahi and applesauce. They had lots of gluten free choices and a separate menu. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. An incredible dinner for me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes