Clear Sky Beachside Cafe

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$$ • Cafe
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
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9 ratings

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490 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33767

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Great food and service! Lots of good GF options. The staff is well educated. Meal cam out with an allergy flag.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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GF items clearly marked. Had the chicken tortilla soup - very tasty. The sea bass is some of the best I have ever had. Highly recommend this spot.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Went to this place for dinner one evening. The food was amazing. I had the red snapper, shrimp and scallops. I gave it a 10/10. The server put in my order I had a gluten allergy. They had it marked on the menu as well. She knew what was safe for me to eat!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Seafood
  • Sports Bar
  • Tapas

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Symptomatic Celiac

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We were looking for an outside place for a brunch. There is gf options marked on menu. I got their western omelette. It was delicious. Of course couldn’t have toast, but did have the home style potatoes. I have celiac and had no reaction.

Safety


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

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food and lots of gluten free options. My fiancée, who is not gf, ordered gf, so I could try his too. Both entrees (grouper and jambalaya) were yummy and did not make me sick. Service was great and we were so happy we made it just in time for the happy hour special which was a great deal! I would love to try an appetizer, salad or different entree. There were lots of options.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Not specifically gluten free, though they market themselves as GF friendly because they will withhold their glutinous ingredients — as will virtually all restaurants. They do not specifically accommodate with gluten free bread, pancakes, or French toast.

I felt it was misleading to promote itself as GF friendly when only omissions — and not substitutions — were how they achieved GF.

I’d patronize somewhere else that actually makes some effort to make us feel normal and included.

Quality & Quantity


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/None

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Majority of the seafood is gluten free. Offer GF pizza crust (cauliflower crust for an additional $3) to make ANY pizza gf. Not sure if there is cross contamination with the non gf pizzas. Mandalay chicken is AMAZING

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was incredible. Had a meat lover omelette with a side of fruit and Greek yogurt and granola! I didn’t realize how big the portions would be and had I know I would say the omelette was definitely a whole meal by itself!! They made sure to indicate it was an allergy and everything was prepared correctly! Definitely would keep coming back!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Labelled items on the menu. Server was knowledge and the breakfast was very good.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I ate here for breakfast and it was great, the potatoes and corn beef hash were amazing!!!! I ordered an omelet and it was very good. I really enjoyed breakfast here and would definitely go back. The only thing I was disappointed about was they didn’t have GF bread, but everything was so good, I really didn’t miss it.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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We went twice for dinner during our 4-night stay in the area. Everything I had was yummy and fresh. The second night I had the blackened mixed grill—the fish was a little over cooked but the shrimp, scallops and veggies were perfect. I loved the risotto cake, it was deliciously crispy on the outside. Nothing made me sick. We’ll definitely go back if we travel here again!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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No gluten free buns and tacos are made with flour.

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Called restaurant.

Person who picked up said fries are not gluten free and there is not a dedicated fryer.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is amazing and staff is knowledgeable!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything clearly marked on the regular menu and servers were very knowledgeable. I’d recommend!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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I didn’t get sick, which is great and seems like there are many gf options for breakfast, but not on the lunch/dinner menu.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food tasted great and I didn’t got sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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They seemed knowledgeable about gf. I was a little bummed that their only gf pizza crust was a cauliflower crust but the food I ordered was good.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My husband and I went there at 12:00 noon for lunch, but they were still only serving breakfast until 1:00pm. That being said, we had a very nice breakfast. A lot of options. When I told the waitress about gluten allergy, she said, “you will be safe here”. I would like to go a for a burger.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great place for a burger, with gf bun only $1.00 more. No dedicated fryer or they would get 5 stars. Can’t wait to try it for breakfast.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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GF pizza was so good that we made the waitress double check with the chef to make sure we got the correct one. Didn’t taste GF at all!! The Southwest Cobb salad was also delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Good food. Dedicated menu. Staff was knowledgeable about gluten containing items.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I went to lunch here and the gluten free menu was very limited. I asked the waitress question on precautions they’d take and she didn’t seem knowledgeable. I got pizza with the Cauliflower crust. It was bland and it seemed like no precautions were taken. The food is overpriced and left me worried about being “ glutened”

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Based on a review about “royal treatment”, we came to have a safe breakfast. Food was mediocre, and the only “safety” precautions the waitress was willing to provide was a gf designation on our ticket. When I asked to not have my food cooked on a flat-top grill, they were unwilling to accommodate. I left unable to enjoy the meal for fear I was going to be “glutened”. With all that said, the taste was not worth the $30 for breakfast.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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AMAZING FOOD!!! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Tons of options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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We went back twice!! Really great atmosphere. Separate prep area, separate plates, lots of choices. Tell the wait person you have celiac to get the royal treatment. :-)

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Only ate breakfast here but they were extremely accommodating and celiac friendly. Food was delicious. Loved The cappuccinos

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love love love I will return And post more later

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love the paella! We're keto and they had no problem just doing it over steamed veggies instead of rice. It was soooo good. And my husband got the blackened seafood dish over veggies, also really good!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Ordered seafood skewer. It was excellent. They have a gluten-free menu. Fries are not gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great to see a full GF menu! Food was good but a bit pricy. Went for a quick lunch. It was average- the GF menu made this 4 stars for me

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Make sure they have their full menu available. We just came for lunch and were told they would have a limited menu that is not gluten free until 1:40. Unacceptable.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Decent gf menu. Food was good. Did not get sick.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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gluten-free menu, waitress was very Celiac aware, food was delicious. Two Celiacs in our group, no issues afterwards

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We had breakfast there. GF options marked on the menu and lunch/dinner have separate GF menus. I asked if the Bloody Mary mix was GF and was told yes. Afterward learned that the mix they use is NOT gluten free and has wheat gluten listed on the ingredient list. So here I am on vacation getting sick. The meal wasn’t worth it either. We spent $71 on breakfast! Crazy expensive and not great plus provided misinformation and got me sick. I can’t recommend this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff very knowledgeable about gluten and take it seriously. Waiter said they have special area in kitchen to prepare GF meals. Food was delicious and will go again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They were transitioning between menus so did not have designated GF menu. I could have any salad without dressing or a burger without the bun. Good food just not great GF options.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Great food and ambience. We ate dinner here twice and I have celiac and did not get sick either time. The pannacotta is amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Has a gluten free menu. A few steak, chicken, and seafood options. Enjoyed the delicious baby back ribs that the meat fell off the bone. I would recommend trying the place and will probably be back here again!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had an omelette with Hollandaise sauce with the taters. Super knowledgeable waitress who was delightful to boot. Loved my food and had no issues later.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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No specialty gluten free items on the breakfast menu (like pancakes or bread) but a good selection and I didn't get sick. For a sensitive celiac- that's a win.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great food and knowledgeable staff. Best scallops I have ever had. Lots of gf choices and made me a great mojito!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I absolutely loved this place, I had the most wonderful grouper with crab and hollandais sauce - fantastic if not celiacs but they also have a great selection of gf options too so great for all

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great GF options and get GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We went here for brunch and there were a lot of GF choices. The omelettes were really good and they note on your ticket if you have gluten allergy so the kitchen is extra careful.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Super friendly and knowledgeable about gluten allergies/celiac disease. The waiter took the time to tell me how they prepared the food for me separately. Would definitely recommend!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great GF menu. Loved the chicken curry stir fry. My husband did too and he is not GF. Also love the location and the live music.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and very knowledgeable on gluten free. I had the blackened mixed grill with the skewers appetizer off the gluten free menu and it was delicious! And no after effects so it was awesome to have a trusting g free place while on vacation

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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