Manatee Island Bar & Grill

They indicated that they have no gluten free bread, bun or wrap option. Most of the menu entrees are deep fried in wheat flour batter. Had only flour tortillas for tacos, no corn option.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Love that they have a separate menu listing items that are GF. The house salad is delicious and I haven’t gotten sick from it. Jacky who bartends on Sunday is the best and takes the ask for glove changes seriously!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I have celiac. I Don’t recommend. We had dined here last year and it was just ok, but this year it was terrible. I had grouper that has a sauce and usually comes with bread crumbs. The GF menu said the GF version is without breadcrumbs. When it came out, it had breadcrumbs. When I asked, the bartender said, yes, it was GF. I said, doesn’t the menu say no breadcrumbs? She took it back to the kitchen and they had to redo it. By the time my food came out, my husband had finished his dinner. His portion was quite small but the price wasn’t. The bartender did buy us each a drink to make up for it but I don’t think we will go back.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

I was SO EXCITED to find so many options on the GF menu. I can't have dairy either and had so many things to choose from. Lots of salads, meat dishes, seafood, etc. The House Salad with candied walnuts was fantastic.

I got paella because I won't make that at home. All the seafood was perfectly cooked -- clams, muscles, scallops, shrimp. The andoille sausage was flavorful but not spicy.

Also tried my husband's baby back ribs with mango BBQ sauce and beans & rice -- both gluten free although my husband is not. (He didn't realize he ordered gluten-free food.)

It's been 4 days and I never got sick so I'm giving it 5 stars!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

The service was great. The kitchen was a little slow. There weren’t easy substitutions but they had a GF menu. Food was good.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Had the seafood risotto. It was amazing!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

The food was excellent. Great service, great location. I had clams, seafood paella, coleslaw and house salad. No issues.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

They have their own GF menu. The seafood risotto was outstanding. They even have crème brûlée for dessert. Our waitress, Tiffany, was knowledgeable, friendly and so attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for dinner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a great selection of gluten free options, the waitress was very helpful, and would double check with the kitchen on questions I had. Definitely would recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went to Manatee Island Grill last night for dinner. Great food

and service. Becky is a great server. We got Seafood

Paella for 2. Didn,t get sick! Worth the money our bill

was $61!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

they have a gluten free menu. food was very good nice service.

The restaurant was a HUGE disappointment. They do have a GF menu but the staff is not knowledgeable of food allergies AT ALL. My son is gluten and dairy free and we were very specific about his meal with the waitress. When they brought his grilled salmon, it was covered in sauce and French fries which were clearly not part of the GF menu, nor what we ordered due to the dairy allergy. My son ended up not eating as he was too afraid. The rest of us ate quickly so that we could get back to the hotel and make him a snack.

Celiac friendly?

No

I had a delicious meal. blackened scallops, sweet potato mashed, vegetable medley. nice selections on the gf menu. waiter was knowledgeable.

Great food.