Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar

7 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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1211 S Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Most Recent Reviews


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Gluten free buns available, had a great cheeseburger and fries (sometimes cross contamination is ok for me but I take a gluten ease pill). I did not ask about the fries and they did not ask me. Initially my food came out on a regular bun and I asked if it was the gluten free one, the kid delivering the food said he didn’t know and took mine back to ask. My waitress checked in on me and made sure to being me out the right one. It was a solid cheeseburger, my beach staple as a non seafood eater. I felt fine the next day.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 1 week ago read full review

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They were very knowledgeable, but did not have a lot to offer. Daughter got peel and eat shrimp.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Below Average

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I had a wedge salad with blackened Mahi, delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Bread/Buns

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood

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Celiac

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Not many gf options but gluten free buns were good. I was worried without sauce that the Grilled mahi mahi fish sandwich would be too dry but the fish was delicious with a little lemon on it. Plus, I did not get sick!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Love sitting outside at the tiki bar here and being able to have our puppy with us. Good drinks and friendly staff. There is no GF menu but they did have GF buns available and just a few options that were GF but enough for me to have something and enjoy the ocean view. I had the bean and kale tostada and it was delicious!! Only four stars because most items are fried and not GF so limited choices but other than that I loved it. Definitely on my list for frequent visits on nice days.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Ate here 5 times while staying at the hotel. Very nice staff for the most part. One lady really looked after the gluten free as some of the staff did not know the Tortilla chips weren't gluten free. Gluten free bun was very good. Check the specials board before placing your order. They make everything fresh and can accommodate. The fish tacos with blackening and fish sandwich with blackening were both bland. Dont know why as blackening is usually delicious. For some reason their salsa must not be gluten free. They left out the guacamole and salsa for a steak and cheese quesadilla. I only knew it came with it as the first time they brought it out they had the tortilla chips on it and twice they had told me those were cross contaminated in the fryer so I had to send it back. The second version of this was flat out bad as the steak was very tough. I recommended sticking to fish or chicken meals. The chicken Philly sandwich was excellent as was the sheepshead fish dinner entree. Both were specials.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I've eaten here quite a few times without issues. The menu is limited, but as of recently they have added GF buns. Now you can get burgers, chicken or fish sandwiches! I usually don't get a side as Coleslaw is the only option. The atmosphere and view are great though!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Gluten free bun is now available! Gorgeous views!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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The staff was very knowledgeable about food allergies, she made it a breeze to order. The fish tacos were amazing. Best of all no allergic reactions. Will definitely eat here again.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fish tacos were great! Eat here often and haven't been sick. Staff was knowledgeable.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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After reading the reviews for ocean grill and tiki bar here on find me gluten free. I decided to call and ask what gluten free options they have. The woman that answered the phone said "everything on our menu is gluten free". I got really excited and decided that's where we should go for lunch. When we got there I asked if there was a gluten free menu and they stated there wasn't one but that there were a good bit of options for gluten free food. When we sat down and started looking at the menu a lot of the food was fried. I asked the waitress and she said oh yea well "the salads are really good or you can have fish tacos". I was bummed that those were the only options! I got the fish tacos and they were ok. The waitress was not very knowledgeable. And they were not very accommodating. We should have just got up and left. To top it off I have been sick since we left the restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great views, vibe and they really worked with us in the gluten free options.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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They do not have a gf menu but are willing to work with you.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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