Review of Sun Dog on the Beach

NOT SO HIDDEN GF GEM!! As the boyfriend of a Celiac, it is difficult to find places to eat when my girlfriend and I travel. It is even more difficult to find a place that makes Gluten Free fried foods. I was recently in town for a Wedding, and came across across Sun Dog on the Beach on Find Me Gluten Free. I called John, and he was so accommodating and kind!! He assured me that my girlfriend and I would be safe eating the food here, as the breading contained ZERO Gluten, and the dryers are dedicated, since they don’t have any gluten containing ingredients for their breading anyway. They simply do not advertise as Gluten Free or with GF dedicated fryers so that non-celiacs are not turned away by their misunderstanding of GF foods as they simply do not understand how delicious GF fried foods are, and prefer wheat breading for no real reason other than that is what they are used to, and they are afraid of GF dining. I ordered the fish and chips, fried shrimp tacos, and chicken tenders. This food is AMAZING!!! A SERIOUS little known secret (that people who don’t know a Celiac personally may not have the chance to know) is that gluten free fried foods are even crispier and taste better than wheat based breading or bread crumbs. As a non-celiac myself, I can eat both... I prefer gluten free breading on fried food goods. And this place takes the cake. Huge thanks to John and the staff at Sun Dog on the Beach for making our experience in Diamond Beach even more memorable!! Thank you so much John! We will be back!

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating