Oak & Ola

Update- they have removed some GF items from the menu so not as many choices now. I do not plan to return. ☹ Great place and location. No GF markings on the menu but server was remarkably knowledgeable. Excellent crispy chicken sandwich that was GF with rice flour, GF bun and GF fries. Very tasty and big.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Oak This place is a celiacs dream! I wish Diana could be my personal server at every restaurant I go to! She was outstanding about my dietary requirements, never made me feel like a burden and I felt 100% safe eating gluten free here! They have gluten free items marked on the menu but they are also very open to making modifications to menu items to make them gluten free. They know about Celiac disease (when I said gluten allergy Diana asked if I had Celiac and that’s when I fell in love:) and cross contamination. She made sure everything at my table was prepared in a safe environment so I got to sample all the foods! I felt like a normal person! The vibe in here is chic and cozy, just like the food! Great for friends or a date night. Because I could try everything, I can confirm that every single item brought to my table was 10/10 amazing!!! For starters we had the sausages (served with this delicious sauerkraut and cinnamon apples) and the Brussels sprouts. My husband doesn’t even like Brussels sprouts and they were his favorite dish of the evening! Order them!!!! For entrees we had the snapper amandine (best fish I’ve ever had, flaky buttery crust, omg!), Spanish octopus (cooked perfectly!) and a pork tenderloin special that was my personal favorite (I don’t even like pork tenderloin!) For dessert we had the goat cheese panna cotta (with no crumble) and it was decadent and to die for! The cocktails omg! They have a beautiful menu that credits the creator of the cocktail. Berried secrets was a table favorite and the espresso martini was the best I’ve ever had ever had! My husband had the Caffeine & Courage and his direct quote was “this is so freaking good”. It’s like an old fashioned meets espresso martini! Chef Anne Kearney has created a beautiful restaurant with food that is just delicious and gorgeous. I am so grateful she’s made it an experience people with celiac and gluten intolerances can enjoy too! This is one of my Tampa go tos now and I will be back!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Ate lunch here for the first time this week. I was thrilled with my experience! Our server, Cory, was very knowledgeable regarding my dietary needs. I ordered a hamburger on a GF BUN, and French fries that were coated in rice flour and fried in a separate fryer. They were absolutely delicious, as was my entire meal. Oak & Ola, a new favorite, where I feel very safe eating. Two thumbs up!

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

— Very