Bern's Steak House

2 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Burgers, Cider, Dessert
100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly
1208 S Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33606

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Bern’s goes above and beyond for allergy friendly dining! The servers are educated about celiac and gluten intolerances. Not only did the server make sure that my food was gluten free but also checked with the chef to make sure no cross contamination would occur. I’ve never had a restaurant offer to check for cross without me asking. I felt so included and safe! I had a delicious meal (and dessert in the dessert room) and was not sick at all. One of my favorite places in Tampa.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We’ve been here a few times and every time has been wonderful! Have never gotten glutened. The servers are very knowledgeable and so is the kitchen staff. They make all the necessary substitutions to avoid cross-contamination. The food is excellent! The short rib risotto is phenomenal and their steaks and sides are always so good. We love the dessert room and the macadamia nut ice cream and creme brûlée.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing gluten free experience! GF onion soup, onion straws and steak. Worth every penny! Dessert menu has a number of options as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Allergen List
  • Burgers
  • Cider
  • Dessert

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bar
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant
  • Steakhouse
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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Wow! This place is a delicious fairy owned restaurant that has been around for 60 years. The staff is highly trained and very professional .

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not only is this a great steakhouse in Tampa but they offer some amazing gluten free versions of their sides and entrees. If you let your server know you need to eat GF they will bring out gluten free French onion soup.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Bern’s is very celiac friendly. They can customize their French onion soup to be GF and also have GF onion straws. Steak here is fantastic as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was very experienced and knowledgeable and assured us the food was safe. The dessert room server even asked my daughter specifically if she had Celiac or a gluten allergy. The food was very good and my daughter enjoyed her steak, fried onion strings, and creme brûlée. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because my daughter did bring her Nima sensor and the French onion soup tested positive for gluten. She also tested the fried onion strings and those were safe. She did not get sick and we enjoyed the experience. Even though the soup did test positive, we would eat there again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Extremely knowledgeable about GF and cross contamination. Outstanding food. Hands down the best steak I’ve ever had, which is a high compliment from a Texan!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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One of the best gluten free experiences and meals I’ve ever had! Waiter was very knowledgeable and confident they could provide gluten free versions of my meal as ordered. They made all of the “normal” dinner options as gluten free. I had soup, salad and steak just like everyone else. It was awesome!!! Did not find dessert room staff to be as knowledgeable though and skipped dessert (bummer) to be safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was very knowledgeable about celiac. They offered fried onions, dessert, onion soup, etc all made gluten free. My daughter ate there successfully and was delighted to eat foods she isn’t usually able to eat. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about gluten free and made be feel very well taken care of. They have gf options for everything so you never feel left out of a part of the meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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This restaurant takes gluten free (and dairy free) very seriously. They have a dedicated GF fryer for their GF crispy onion strings. They will also make the French onion soup GF DF by leaving off the bread and cheese (essentially serving you a deeply rich beef broth.) I always request duck fat for my plain baked potato and they are happy to oblige. We eat here frequently and I've never had an issue. Would highly recommend. And for a more reasonable but still very satisfying dinner, the chopped salad is large enough to serve four people!! And can be made GF DF, and an option to select your choice of steak, chicken or shrimp. They haven't been in business for 60 years for no reason. Try it! 🍷👍🏼😊

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The staff was well educated on gluten free and made sure the chef was aware of my condition. I will absolutely be back when I am in the area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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