Gluten-Free at Shaggy's

Shaggy's

10 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Tacos, Tortillas
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9 ratings

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701 Pensacola Beach Blvd
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

Not a good experience for Celiac. They had “gluten sensitive” options on the menu, but almost all items had to have some sort of modification that wasn’t listed on the menu. When I asked the waitress about what modifications needed to be made to certain menu items to make them GF, she was unsure. She also stated that all of their food is prepared in the same kitchen with the same fryers. She did say they could clean a small part of the grill for me, but the safety and knowledge of celiac just did not seem to be present there. Nothing sounded promising, and I felt very uncomfortable so we unfortunately had to leave the restaurant.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
6 months ago

Everything was so tasty! They accommodated me very well. They made my margarita with vodka instead of tequila. They also brought all my food out separately and served it with gloves. I felt safe eating everything! I would definitely come back!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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8 months ago

Gluten intolerance (not celiac) - things are fried in common fryer)

We ate outside and enjoyed the gorgeous view. The drinks and food were phenomenal, as was the service. I’m gluten intolerant and my husband is allergic to seafood. Our server Cece was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive and was able to give us great recommendations. It’s our first visit (we’re vacationing) but it will definitely be a regular part of our trips here! And there’s even a menu for dogs!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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No longer have a separate gf menu. Notice gf is marked but says option available. They shsre fryers. Not celiac safe.
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Gluten Intolerant
10 months ago

I had the Shaggy's Snapper, one of the GF menu options and it was very good, mushroom cream sauce included and with shrimp on top. Enough for 2 people really.

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Celiac
10 months ago

When I mentioned celiac, the waitress called over the manager to take my order. I had no issues with the Cobb salad, but there weren’t a lot of safe options.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Items are marked as GF on the menu BUT in many cases it means there is a GF option for the dish. Be sure to tell your waiter or waitress that you need to eat GF. They've always been able to explain the options easily. I can't have a couple of the items marked GF due to cross-contamination but I still have a few options with decent variety. Nice sunset views on the bay. Oh, and they are dog friendly and will happy bring you a water bowl. They even have two or three menu items for your pup.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for kids
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Lunch
Celiac
1 year ago

came here bc of the large gluten free options but once i got here I was told by the waitress that everything is fried in the same fryer, therefore not gluten free or celiac friendly :( the staff is very knowledgeable and kind but the menu is miss leading

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
1 year ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Great experience, service and food. Andrea waited on us and she was very knowledgeable about GF options. Two of our kids have celiac and they had great GF meals.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I was really disappointed. I saw all the great reviews on here and arrived only to be told they no longer have a designated gf menu and their gf marked items aren’t actually gf because they share fryers. So the nachos, sweet potato fries, chips for the dips…. Everything basically is now cross contaminated.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
No longer have a separate gf menu. Notice gf is marked but says option available. They shsre fryers. Not celiac safe.
Celiac
2 years ago

This place was great! When we first drove in, they had a pride flag out which was what initially drew us in. Then we found out they have a lot of GF options with appetizers and entrees. They even ring the meals up under “gluten free” so the kitchen staff can take extra precautions. The staff and atmosphere were phenomenal as well. Highly recommend!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
2 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Tacos can be made with corn Tortilla
Celiac
2 years ago

The staff seemed overwhelmed to begin with and that just got worse as we moved from the 4 o'clock hour and into the five as more dinner guests arrived. Took about 15 min for our waiter to talk to us, not to mention the hostess wouldn't put us at a shaded table even though they were available. The online menu and the physical menu didn't match. They do have clearly labeled GF items, but since the menus didn't match and the atmosphere seemed disorganized, I was nervous about ordering due to my Celiac. However, sometimes you gotta take the leap. I asked the waitress about the soy glaze on the Ahi Tina dinner (labeled GF). She said, uh, yeah, if soy sauce isn't usually gluten free, then I wouldn't order that. I asked if she could check with the kitchen. She did and informed me that the meal could be made GF by leaving off all sauces and glazes. She was very friendly but GF clueless. I ordered sans condiments. The coconut rice was actually delicious but the rest was bland since there was absolutely no flavor. I asked for some oil and vinegar and she was so confused. In the end I did end up with slight sickness, probably due to cross contamination. Don't go. It's a mess.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

Boiled Shrimp with corn, sausage and potatoes was delicious. They have gluten free options clearly marked and staff is knowledgeable. Chips, salsa and quest are a good app as well.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

This is a great place! We sat on outside deck. I have gf nachos and gf bbq wings, very good! The rest of my friends enjoyed there gluten food and the server and her manager were so friendly. They filled us in on so local breweries!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
3 years ago

I didn’t think this place would be as great as they were. Our server was knowledgeable and also a celiac so she directed us well on what to eat/avoid. We just sat and ate chips/salsa/queso and had drinks! But there were a ton of options here.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

Lots of options- make sure you tell waiters because they have to modify to make it gf. Ordered nachos they were supposed to leave off the sauce that had gluten- but accidentally brought it out with the sauce. Luckily we caught it, but had to really pay attention. My son did love this place though, his favorite for our vacation.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

I hadn’t been here in a couple of years, but remembered they had an extensive gluten-free menu. I was not disappointed. Lots of selections, servers who understood celiac and cross-contamination, and even had two managers come to the table to confirm that they spoke with the kitchen and the food would be safe.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
4 years ago

Tarter sauce was listed on their gluten free menu and when asked about it the server told me it actually did! That only their ranch was gluten free.

Ended up getting plain steamed shrimp and veggies and they had zero flavor.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
4 years ago

I ordered the gluten free shrimp beachside quesadilla and it was delicious.

Good service and seating was spread out nicely for social distancing.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
5 years ago

The staff was great. I am celiac and the manager came out to explain their policy. My wife and I only stopped in for a drink (dark and stormy) and an appetizer (chips and dip). It was a great experience. I attached the gluten free menu as well.

Shaggy's gluten-free menu
5 years ago

Large gluten free menu. The Manager came to check that we were comfortable with the food. We had oysters, salad and nachos and it was all delicious.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Worst "gluten free" experience. Ordered from the gluten free menu was brought fried shrimp on top of my oysters. With bread on the side of my plate. Waitress took it back and the manager brought it back out. I could tell that all they did was peel the fried shrimp off and toss grilled ones on. When I picked up the grilled shrimp there was still reading stuck on the cheese. The kitchen also sent me 2 orders of sweet potato fries. The second came after we asked for our bill. This place is a mess.

Safety
7 years ago

We sat waiting for two and a half hours for a seat and our waitress who was the supervisor. She was horrible. The appetizers were cold and my boyfriends raw oysters were hot. We followed the flow of people just walking out after watching the kitchen crew fist fight with each other. Horrible experience. If you want a true shaggy experience go to the one in Biloxi Mississippi. The shaggys here in Pensacola needs better management. Sorry it makes me give them a star to leave a comment, they don't deserve that much.

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Symptomatic Celiac
9 years ago

NOT Celiac friendly! They have a gluten free menu but they use the same cook tops and surfaces. Do not go here if you are Celiac!

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Symptomatic Celiac
9 years ago

Separate gluten free menu with lots of options. Food was great and service good.

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9 years ago

They do have a GF menu here, but I'm not sure it's Celiac safe. The food was just okay. :-/

Reviews of this Chain

2 weeks ago

im sensitive to gluten, NOT CELIAC, so I can have cross contamination and therefore should not be taken as a source if you are very sensitive to cross contamination or contact, however, the managers here are very knowledgeable about what cross contamination is and what contains cross contamination risks. They also now have markings on theyre menu for each menu item that has a “gluten sensitive option available”. If you are like me and have a gluten allergy or sensitivity that is on the more mild side, this is a great option their tacos and bowls all have GS options available

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Asymptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

Our server Bobby was super knowledgeable and said he wanted me to feel comfortable. I ordered the southwestern chicken bowl. He said he put on the order 3 times that there couldn't be cross contact due to an allergy. Unfortunately all chips, fries, etc are in a shared fryer so all that stuff was off the menu for me. The bowl came out with tortilla strips on it so I informed him it needed redone. He said the tortilla strips are not put in the fryer as they come in a bag from their supplier. Instead of leaving it at that, he went to the kitchen to double check the bag to confirm it was in fact gf which it was. The meal was so delicious and I have lots of leftovers. Our hostess even told our Bobby before he came over that I was gf so he came completely prepared. I highly recommend.

I can't speak to the safety as I didn't speak to a manager but they all seemed very accommodating and knowledgeable.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 months ago

Good food, super knowledgeable waitress, all in our party left happy and full! GF and Dairy free in our group! No one got sick! 5 Stars for sure!❤😃

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
5 months ago

For our appetizer, we enjoyed a pound of the royal red shrimp. One of our gluten-free entrées was they gluten-free tacos with tuna and side of mixed vegetables.

The other gluten-free dish was one of the southwestern bowl with grilled chicken, rice, and vegetables.

Make sure they leave off the chips because there is not a dedicated fryer. Other than that it was a great view and delicious dinner with friends.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I went with my daughter for an early dinner. The menu was clearly marked, the wait staff was very knowledgeable about ingredients and preparation procedures for avoiding cross contamination, and the food was delicious! The vibe was fun and relaxed, and there was even live music. I will go again if I’m in town, and I am very sensitive and didn’t get sick at all, so I feel pretty safe.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Lunch

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