Salty's Island Bar & Grille

Average, I went for breakfast. No dedicated gluten free options or menu. Tables were sticky which was gross.

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

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

— Below Average

Had an OK meal, the restaurant was busy and waiting staff said that whilst they had a gluten free menu (which they had to dig out from the bottom of a drawer) they couldn’t guarantee it would be GF as the kitchen was busy!! My husband ordered his to be dairy free as well but it came with melted butter that had spilled into the rest of the food. Wasn’t overly impressed to be honest.

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

— Not 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?

— Average

They have a separate gluten free menu. I had the grilled shrimp with coconut rice and broccoli. Everything was delicious!! I would definitely recommend.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Yummy! Staff knew what GF was, had a GF menu. We did not get sick.

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

Gluten free menu, Bairdi crab was excellent!

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

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

This restaurant was very understanding on the allergy, they had separate menus and nobody in my party got sick.

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?

— Good

I had the Bairdi, it was fantastic. I did not get sick. My daughter who has Celiac had grilled chicken and was also fine. They DO have a gluten free menu which is a plus!

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

Had a Mahi Mahi salad. Totally got sick. They told me there was no flour in the seasoning, but I didn’t ask if they wiped down the grill when they cooked the fish. ☹

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

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?

— Poor

This was a great place for gluten-free options. I ordered the grouper tacos lettuce wrap, coconut rice, and plantains they were all so delicious!! I highly recommend going here if you are in the Clearwater area. The awesome part was that they’re gluten-free menu was two sided.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great atmosphere and excellent food! Loved the baked oyster sampler, peel and eat shrimp, Mahi Island Salad, and live music.

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

Delicious peel and eat shrimp and crab boil!

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

— Somewhat

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

There is no gluten free menu. If you have a child who does not like seafood, there is little to no choice. No options for fried food as breaded food cooked in same fryer.

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

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?

— Average

Great food. Very knowledgeable. Good choices and variety. Worth the visit

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

Enjoyed the food (spinach salad with grouper) and more importantly did not get sick. Nice to have a separate gluten free menu with at least a few options.

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?

— Good

Came for breakfast, no GF bread. Server was pretty good, advised I couldn’t have the potatoes as the fryer has Gluten CC, so swapped the potatoes for Grits. I got eggs Benedict swapping the bread out for Tomato, I’m a big tomato fan so this worked for me.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I read all the great reviews and was excited to eat here. The food tasted good, but I think I got cross contaminated or something. The waitress was not the most engaged, and I think she took a “whatever” approach to my order. She may have been new, though.

Updated: changed to 4 stars after an improved experience in 2022

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?

— Good

Gluten free menu, got the Mahi-Mahi, was delicious and didn't get sick!

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

We called and server was honest and said they did not have a dedicated gluten-free area to prepare so the risk was there for cross contamination. We decided to give it a try. I stuck to things that were naturally gluten-free and did not get sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They have a gluten free menu with amazing choices! The food was so delicious and the live music was so good tonight. All in all a great vibe.

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 atmosphere, great staff. Food was delicious with lots of GF options.

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

We ate here and the waiter was on top of gluten free. Someone brought out the Caesar salad. Right before they placed it on the table the waiter noticed croutons on the salad. He personally apologized and went back to the kitchen and swapped it out with a new salad. The food was great and they do have a GF menu. My daughter’s experience was great.

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

As always a great atmosphere with great food options. Separate menu with many, many gluten free options. A frequent stop for my husband and I when we visit Clearwater.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— 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
• Offers outdoor seating

Decided to check this restaurant out based on reviews here and being in walking distance from our hotel. I called before to ask my safety questions and it sounded great. They have a decent gluten free menu and our waitress was extremely knowledgeable with gluten, cross contamination, etc. No fried items or bread (ie. hamburger buns) but lots of items that don't need bread. I ordered the shrimp and crab with plantains and coconut infused rice. It was delicious! The gluten free menu didn't have prices so I was a little sticker shocked by the bill. Thankfully, it was a decent amount of food and really good. Note...not a bad idea to look at regular menu for prices on whatever item you want to get so there aren't any surprises. My family enjoyed their food, too...Angus burger, Salty's burger, and coconut shrimp (all not gluten free).

The only reason I said somewhat confident on the first question and not 100% confident is I asked for tartar sauce after getting food, if gluten free. Waitress came back with it and said it was gluten free but manager (or other worker) came back after I took a bite to say it had soybean oil to which I said that was fine. Not sure why they thought that might be glutinous but thankfully all is well.

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

Big GF menu, server very knowledgeable. Great food and drinks, love the atmosphere too!

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

The gluten free menu was easy to navigate and the waiter was super helpful. With it being a seafood place they had tons of gluten free seafood options but I was more excited for the gluten free stuffed mushrooms!

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 lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

There was a generous gluten free menu and the server was knowledgeable. Such a pleasure to be able to eat with family!!

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

The waiter was very knowledgeable. The food was amazing. I got the steak bowl with coconut rice. The drinks were great. The atmosphere as great.

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 takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Our 11 year old has celiacs and is super sensitive. She ended up getting steak and coconut rice and enjoyed both. Our server was great (and has a family member with celiacs so we felt like we were in safe hands)! Although no dessert here she pointed us to a place in walking distance that serves GF ice cream. Overall very happy as we were all able to find something delicious (I had the GF shrimp but do not have an allergy).

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 takeout

The staff was amazing and the food was fabulous. We had shrimp appetizer that was to die for.. there was no dessert options for gluten-free.

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

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

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

You have to specifically ask for their GF menu but it had a large selection and did not make me sick at all! Really friendly staff as well

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Poor menu, but waitress was very nice, had a drink and left,,

Celiac friendly?

No

I had the tuna and the steak bowl. It was good and I felt fine after.

Gluten free menu, the bartender even had knowledge about what drinks I could have and the food was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love that they have a full separate menu! Everything is always delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Special GF menu if you ask for it. Nothing spectacular, no GF bread or even corn shells for the tacos, but the food was tasty and the service decent.

Excellent food! Very knowledgeable!

I ordered the steak bowl and it was amazing! Make sure to order it without wontons!! It was brought out with them but they remade it. So gooood!

the food was amazing best place

Celiac friendly?

Yes