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Not celiac friendly |
This restaurant is okay. Food is decent. When you get a server make sure you ask for a manger or chef. My waiter struck out three times by trying to get me to have plantains which are fried and rice that has butter (also am df). Once I asked and got a manger to speak with he informed me of what I could get and made sure my waiter knew what I was getting. Slow service but most of the staff was friendly.
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Celiac friendly |
Gluten free menu, beware the French fries on it are not cooked in a separate fryer, waiter a little confused about that aspect, also the plantains are also cooked in the same fryer, he boroughs me a plate of those and when I asked if they were fried he said oh yup, sorry I forgot.
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Food was delicious and the staff was very knowledgeable. She made sure that everything was safe for me to eat.
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They do have an extensive gluten free menu... but the service was slow and the food was overpriced for what it was. Overall, we were disappointed.
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Celiac friendly |
Food has been wonderful Service was not the greatest on our last visit Prices are a little high Great Margaritas
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Very tasty. Nice sized GF menu. Wait staff very understanding and checked several times to be sure I was safe given multiple good allergies.
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Food was safe, but I wouldn't say it was great. There was some seafood in my meat based paella which was a little disconcerting because I have a seafood intolerance much less not liking the flavor of seafood. Made me wonder about cross contamination. Service slow.
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Great! So many choices of different very traditional dishes. Everything was great. The decor is really beautiful as well.
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Celiac friendly |
While the gluten free options were fine for my wife, my experience was not good. I ordered a filet minion and it was flavorless and came with green beans that were basically raw and a few sliced potatoes. Not worth the money for what I got. Also, I asked for a nice table and would not consider what I got to be nice. Very disappointed.
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Celiac friendly |
Lots to choose from on separate menu. Only had salad and appetizers but will go to one closer to home now that I know how much they have available!
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Celiac friendly |
Ask for GF menu. It is not alphabetized or organized by category: appetizers, main courses, desserts - just a random list without descriptions of the food items, so it's confusing to sort out. Ask for plantains instead of bread items.
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Celiac friendly |
I eat there regularly, never had a problem. They always go the extra mile to ensure my food is prepared in a safe manner.
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Had the most delicious meal! GF menu given as i have Celiac. Staff is knowledgeable! I had Saltaedo that was simply delicious! Sangria is a must! Do not let the large, bustling restaurant intimidate u as the service is spot on! Soo accommodating!
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Celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
There’s a dedicated gluten free menu with lots of options. My cocktail and roast pork were both delicious. I would have preferred more rice, beans, yucca, and plantains (and less pork), but that’s just me. My husband calls it the peasant-version. There was flan for dessert, but I was too full to order it.
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Celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
The allergen menu system could use a redesign. It's quite hard to find the options on the full menu to get a description, and most of the menu items listed aren't available in the lunch menu, but the menu doesn't tell you that or tell you which options are available dinner only. It wouldn't be hard to fix and make a much better dining experience. 3 of us ate there with no ill effects. The food is good and the place has a great atmosphere.
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Celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Staff knows gf items and provides a list if necessary. Very willing to make dishes with no sauce or other mods
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649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
I’ve had luck with the 1905 salad made at the table. I let them know Celiac up front and decline the bread and have always been good.
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Celiac friendly |
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
This place was amazing!!! I love the whole atmosphere, the view, our waiter was probably the best waiter I've ever had and the food was incredible!! Highly recommend and very safe.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
This place is amazing. They have a menu listing the gluten free items which is a big plus. I had a pork dish with rice and black beans.
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Celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Wonderful ambiance, great gluten free place to eat. The chicken and yellow rice were GF and delicious!
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Celiac friendly |
649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
I’ve had dinner here about three times and never got sick. I was told to order food from the gf menu that was cooked in a separate casserole. The food is excellent and I’ve never gotten sick.
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649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
A truly disappointing experience. Went here a week ago for lunch and got sick. Had the infamous 1905 salad with no cheese. It was so overdressed and was like soup on the plate. Lettuce didn’t taste fresh. I asked the manager if we could make a substitution and get roasted vegetables with my main meal. I’m not a chef but it looked like a child cut the vegetables. The majority of the veggies were raw, plate was not appetizing and meat had no flavor. The service was slow, waiter not very knowledgeable and food not good.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Although the servrr didn't know what celiac was, he grabbed his manager to make sure I was safe. The manager knew gf but not celiac but said he and the kitchen staff would figure it out and make it work. Ordered the paella Valencia. It was delicious and I had no symptoms. Manager said paella was good a good choice because its cooked separately.
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Great restaurant, great ambiance, gf menu and friendly staff about all of the options. Delicious Spanish Cuban food!!!
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Excellent service and food - they were very knowledgeable about gluten free though the menu can be hard to navigate. I had grilled fish and it was amazing. The good rice is really really Good. Caesar salad was excellent. They did have gluten free flan for dessert but I didn’t have enough room to eat it! A must for a visit to siesta key!
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2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Delicious as usual, plus the gluten free menu is listed on their website so you can get an idea of what options you have before going in. Though our waiter passed on gluten free info to the chef, he still brought me Cuban bread. The bar carries Daura gluten free beer!
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Celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Celiac friendly Columbia Restaurant Chef Al Johnson is Very knowledgable of gluten and food allergies so if you give him the right info and the chance he will do his best to make you a delicious meal and keep you safe too! Not everyone understands the seriousness of Celiac Disease and how harmful gluten can be for us but... he does for sure and works to educate his team. Every kitchen in every restaurant is open to risk of cc yet... he hasn't made me sick once in four years - 2013 to 2017 at our many visits to the Columbia Ybor.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Very good food, gf menu is a little difficult to navigate because it is in Spanish with no description. Have to find it on the regular menu to see what it is
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Fantastic gluten free options. The 1905 salad is prepared table side and a real treat.
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
So delicious! Many great options you can't find at other restaurants.
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649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
They do have a GF menu with many options however the food is DISGUSTING. Tried white sangria it was ok but bitter, 2/5 stars. Shared a white asparagus salad but the asparagus had been sitting in oil so long it was itself becoming a liquid like a rotting vegetable. Lastly we had fish paella. The various types of fish was chewy, the vegetables were clearly canned and not fresh Nothing we had indicated this restaurant uses fresh vegetables Everything seemed like something premade or frozen. Very disappointing.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Outstanding food! Gluten Free menu and knowledgeable staff. Paella was amazing!
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Celiac friendly |
649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
Great selection on the gluten free menu.
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Good food. Separate GF menu that was horribly written. It was in no particular order. Appetizers mixed in with deserts and entrees. I had never had Spanish food before and had no idea what I could safely order until Fred our waiter came over and saw my frustration and sat down and pointed out everything on the regular menu that was safe. Delicious food but they need to update their menu.
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Oh my goodness! What an amazing experience from walking into the restaurant, service, food, and ambience. We sat out side and it was so pretty. We had the chorizo stuffed mushrooms, 1905 salad, and mahi mahi varadero. Edgar was our server and was very knowledgeable.
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Always a great place with plenty of options. I recommend the 1905 salad and black bean soup.
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
So far so good, gluten free menu. The gluten free was a plus. I will let you know in 3 hours if it work or not. No updates means it worked.
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
This is a MUST for me every year on vacation. :) Vegetarian Paella...yum. I ate my leftovers for dinner later that day and they were still yummy!
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2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
gluten free menu items are listed on a separate menu. wonderful food, no issues.
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2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Lots of GF options. We eat at several of their locations safely. Last time I had lunch at Ybor location, Chef prepared my meal personally, and said he had a family member w/ Celiac. I love the Columbia brand of restaurants, I always know I will get good service and a quality, safe meal. Recently we have eaten at the Ybor location in Tampa, the Sarasota location, and the location on the water over in Pinellas County. All excellent.
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Not celiac friendly |
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
First time here food is amazing.
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649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
Menu Changed 2 weeks ago. Last time I got glutened. Last visit was on 02/13/16.
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Absolutely fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Server and staff were knowledgeable and my two sons who are both extremely picky eaters devoured their meals. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys spanish/cuban inspired foods not only GF diners.
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Excellent food and service. We got the paella vegetaria and it was delicious! Ceasar salads and the eggplant were phenomenal too! Great place highly suggest it.
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Celiac friendly |
649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
We love the Columbia restaurants & they were so good with a Gluten-free menu.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
The Columbia has become our family's favorite when in or near Sarasota/Tampa! The St Armand's Circle location is so cozy and the staff (Wait staff & Chefs) are very knowledgable on ingredients and food prep- it makes for a great, worry free experience. Caution to the non GF diners in the family- trying to eat a loaf of their amazing Cuban loaves will get you some serious stink eye from the rest of the table! :) great tapas menu and their menu is really a great read. Also, we stock up on their 'Columbia Hot Sauce' from the gift shop so we can daydream about our next visit when we are back in Ohio. Really- it's that good. Enjoy!
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Celiac friendly |
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
They have a separate gluten and nut allergy menu that lists all foods containing gluten, and a separate section listing food that contains nuts. I ordered paella and had no issues, and my server was very knowledgeable. I would eat here again.
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Celiac friendly |
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Shrimp Criollo, Sangria, and flan were all great
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Great variety for those who are gluten free
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Not only were they accommodating, but it was the most delicious meal out I've had in a year. When everyone received bread as a starter, the waitress brought out plantain chips. The Mahi Mahi was awesome and so was the view. My only wish is that if it wasn't so loud. Portions are huge and I only ate half, which made for a great lunch the next day.
| Monday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am - 10 pm |
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