Salt Life Food Shack

they did have a gluten free menu. however, they do have a shared frier so you can’t have anything fried. the menu says they do have gluten free flour so they could make fried things but they don’t have a shared frier so it’s a little ironic. i got the caesar salad with grilled chicken and it wasn’t great and had no flavor. very expensive too. the restaurant is cute and doable, i just think there are much better places in st aug to eat.

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Ordered gluten free poke bowl. Plain rice. Raw tuna. Spinach leaves Super small serving!! No gf soy sauce. Had to ask for it.....

Everyone that ordered even off regular menu was not impressed. Very bland boring overpriced

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

(Review from a local)

Update 05/2023 Came here because friends were. Did not bring my child, I’m also way more able to voice my needs than when we were first diagnosed. Beware that items on the gluten free menu are not gluten free due to a shared fryer. Both salad dressings also contain gluten but they disclose that on their gluten free menu saying it has yeast extract and caramel color. I ordered what I knew would be safe and did not get glutened. Don’t trust the gluten free menu.

2018: We’ve eaten here twice and both times my son and I got glutened. We were very very sick. We won’t be coming back. If you have celiac do not eat here unless you want to be vomiting for 3 days.

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

— Not at all

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

I had a large salad the bacon added and olive oil and vinegar. I am happy to say I didn't get sick!

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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious! Grilled Parmesan oysters were incredible, so was the chowder and Mexican sushi roll.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They had a separate gluten free menu with lots of options. Our waitress seemed knowledgable, and she made sure the chef and kitchen staff knew that I needed strictly gluten free when preparing my food. I had the blackened red snapper and grilled veggies. It was great, and I did not get sick (I am celiac)! I would definitely go back!

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

— Very

Popular and new restaurant and bar with decks across A1A from Embassy Suites. Has a gluten-free menu with a number of salad, blackened fish and sushi items. The chili lime grilled mahi-mahi with fresh vegetables was good. My husband had the seafood boil and liked it. Serving continuously from lunch on.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Have a GF menu. Ordered the GF shrimp, came with potatoes and corn (kind of similar to low country boil). Shrimp were ok. Nothing to write home about. No reaction so I do believe they have safe practices.

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?

— Average

I did not actually eat here yet, but I had read in some of the comments that they have delicious fries and a dedicated fry fryer. We stopped in today to ask about/confirm that and they said they used to but they don’t anymore. So, just a heads up, they only have 1 type of fryer now and it is NOT gluten-free!

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

The rock shrimp was amazing!!! It came with potatoes and corn. My husband loved the burger 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

It was all pretty good. I had a menu with good options to choose from. The taste of food was good and so was the service.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Fun place! Separate gf menu! Knowledgeable staff! Had a fantastic burger, fries and salad! Yum!

St Augustine Bch, I ate sushi (gluten free) which I am very sensitive to cross contamination, I was very disappointed, got severely glutenized!!! I will NEVER eat there again! Celiacs do yourself a favor don’t go there!! Staff was excellent

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Returned after a bad experience 2 years ago when the GF menu was new. St Aug beach location. Busy Saturday night. What a difference. Menu is clearly marked where GF. Dedicated Fryer. Our server Lexi was knowledgeable and confident. Had 2 sushi rolls for dinner. Excellent taste and freshness. I asked to see the soy sauce bottle. Lexi brought out Kikkoman GF soy sauce option. Appetizer of GF fries was big and very good. Liked everything so much we returned again for lunch. That time a GF Caesar salad came with a cup of croutons on the plate. Server apologized. I removed them and did not get sick. Recommended.

Celiac friendly?

No

They do have a GF menu, but limited offerings on it. They do have GF buns for their sandwiches and the fries are in a dedicated fryer. The grilled fish sandwich (Mahi mahi) was fabulous. Our first server wasn’t very knowledgeable, so we requested a manager. Overall I was pleased with the meal. I am not celiac so I cannot address whether it is celiac safe or not.

Wife (celiac) had no issues and a range of options. Great waitstaff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had the grilled catch of the day and sticky rice. Being a sensitive celiac, I wanted to eat safely the night before my plane trip home. If I’m back in the area again, I’d definitely go back because there were several other items on the GF menu I’d love to try. My non-celiac husband loved his fish sandwich and grilled vegetables.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fries had batter chunks in it. The fish sandwich was flavorless and blah. Got sushi as well which was good but oddly warm.... was told, “we have no gluten free menu at this time” but it was still available online. Cool experience I guess but got glutened so there’s that.

Celiac friendly?

No

We have eaten here a number of times and the staff has always been extremely knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination. Excellent gluten free options and a dedicated fryer for French fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One copy of a GF menu. Server didn’t know much about it, but order came out correctly and food was pretty good. Not great, but all were safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Only good thing is the extensive GF menu, got the fish sandwich and fries, fish sandwich was dry and I definitely got glutened (likely from the fries I’m guessing) as I am not even home yet and I am I’m agonizing pain, do not recommend if you are highly sensitive to cross contamination like me

Fun atmosphere. Nice GF menu with detailed info re ingredients and safe food certifications. Dedicated fryer. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Place has a GF menu! Our guac came out the first time not GF (pita chips stuck in it) but they fixed it no problem. I wouldn’t go out of my way for the food but they have a dedicated fryer!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free menu and dedicated fryer! Had the burger and fries. I give it a 4 because the wait staff was pretty rude.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do have a dedicated fryer, and the fries were good. They have gf menu. The were accommodating too my son and fixed the Mahi sandwich without a bun. No gf bun.

Food was delicious. Gluten free menu. Staff was knowledgeable. Separate fryer for fries. It was very busy so it took quite a while to get our food. Loved the live music and atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food and fun environment, but it’s a very long wait to get in.

Ate here twice while vacationing. Menu clearly marked and informative - even includes dressing ingredients! Food delish, vibe great, and wait staff knowledgeable. Get the fries - you won’t regret it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We truly enjoyed eating here on out vacation. We enjoyed eating here so much that we are here for dinner twice. They have a dedicated fryer and their fries were so good. You have to ask for a gf menu but the menu is very well done and had plenty of choices. Me and my girls have gluten and dairy allergies and they were able to accommodate us with no problems. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Every time they brought out our plates they made sure to say that is was gf. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do have a separate GF menu. I am also allergic to soy so my choices were more limited but our waitress was awesome. She verified the ingredients on the GF bun and subbed avocado for mayo. Will go again!

Definitely gluten-friendly. Dog-friendly deck, GF menu that explains their process. Decent selection on menu, too - sushi, burgers, soups. Can y’all come to St. Pete Beach?

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing service and food. Dedicated fryers for fries. Lots of tasty options for GF!!! Highly recommend

Murrah, our server, was well trained and assuring with answers to questions concerning gluten free. The back of the GF menu was very impressive with information about gluten. They even gave the ingredients for their balsamic dressing. I always order very simple foods the first time in any restaurant just to be safe. The blackened Mahi with vegetables that I had was delicious and the ambiance was great. I felt completely safe and had a wonderful dinner on the roof top.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Nicole was such a great waitress! Very knowledgeable and understood menu. Many options & did not get sick. Bun was fluffy and soft. Fries in dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

what I had was gf but I was disappointed with the taste and food..

I think I had salad but was happy with it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chicken sandwich is good, bun is meh, I think it's Udi's, crumbles pretty badly. The Mexican sushi roll is FANTASTIC!!!!! They are very accommodating here with such a large separate gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a dedicated glue fee menu with a decent selection. Cool atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My visit was on 8/17/16 and they had just rolled out their new gluten free menu the day before. The GF menu was pretty extensive, apps, salads, sushi, burgers/chicken sandwiches and full meals which included fish and steak. They have a dedicated fryer and also on the back of the menu state their allergen practices and prevention of cross contamination, also stating that all the spices used are certified gluten free. I got a chicken sandwich and fries and they were both really good, it was so great to be able to order fries for once! It was a treat for sure! I like when any server who brings the food to the table to verify that the meal they are giving me is gluten free but they didn't do that here, so I had to ask to be sure myself. I did email the restaurant and made that suggestion to them. I had no issues after eating here and will go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes