Ovation Bistro & Bar, Winter Haven

Always caring and lots of choices😊

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

— Very

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

We are here from the gf menu. I fancied fries but waitress said they have coating with wheat in it so she knew the issue. My food was great and there were co many things on the menu.

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

— Somewhat

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

Was super hopeful because they have an expansive gluten free menu and my husband has a pretty bad allergy. He received his salad and was halfway done eating when he found particles of crouton in his mouth. BEWARE. No regard for allergies and I feel awful for picking it because my husband is really sick now.

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

The winter haven location used to be very gluten free friendly. I’ve had to stop eating there. The staff is no longer knowledgeable on what GF needs are nor on the menu, gluten free menu items have been removed, and I’ve had orders with breadcrumbs served to me.

Sadly, it’s not safe anymore.

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

Got take out including a GF kids meal and GF adult meal. They have a gluten free menu and a lot of naturally GF mains/sides, and were willing to speak in detail with me about preparation to ensure I made safe choices and convey that they could prepare a celiac safe meal. My child was pleased with her kiddie burger meal with GF bun and veggie side.

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

— Very

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

Wonderful to work with. They have a GF menu. Very kind and responsive and the food was delicious!

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 got take out tonight & didn’t get sick. They have a gf menu online (you can also order online but I felt more comfortable calling to emphasize gluten free). I got basic food since it was my first time eating here -grilled chicken, baked potato, side salad.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

No

Overall a good experience. First the good, I have Celiac disease and they have a gluten free menu with plenty to choose from including appetizers. Sara was our server. She was very knowledgeable about allergies and made sure the kitchen changed gloves and prepared as safely as possible to avoid cross contamination. The grilled shrimp appetizer was very good and so were the salads. My grilled tilapia was perfect and came out hot. My wife had the trout special and was dissappinted as the dish arrived with the skin side up. We couldn't tell bc it was covered in sauce so she didn't realize it until after a few bites. It was also not very hot. The kitchen mis-read my sons order, but Sara caught it and it was promptly fixed. Overall I was happy, especially to get a good, gluten free meal at a reasonable price and Sara was great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am always hesitant about trying restaurants based on gluten free while traveling but Oblivion had multiple positive reviews so we tried it. I was not disappointed. While they do prepare all the foods in the same kitchen our server told us the chef takes extra precautions when preparing the food to prevent cross contamination. In all my travels they have been one of the best restaurants I’ve tried. Not only for gluten free (they have a very nice dedicated gluten free menu) but everyone in our group said it was great. Sara was an excellent server even with how busy they were. She was very attentive and understanding about gluten free as her mom has Celiacs also she said. The general manager (I believe his name was Lucas) came by to check on all the tables in between bussing tables to help his staff get caught up. He was very friendly and the staff seemed to like him a lot. This says a lot about a restaurant by how a staff sees their manager.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very knowledgeable. Lots of options! Loved the potato skin appetizer and wedge salad. Will definitely come back!