The Whale

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Sandwiches
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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1249 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Pretty much clueless about gluten free. Great food but eat at your own risk.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great salad & seltzers served

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great place! I had the shrimp tacos with corn tortillas. They were great and I had no reactions and I'm very sensitive celiac. Our server was the sweetest!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 2 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Pub Food
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood

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I was very unsure if we should stay but thought I would give it a try. Blake the manager was very friendly and helpful and said they are a made to order kitchen and would help out as much as I needed. He told me the Yucatan shrimp tacos would be gluten free, so that is what I had and they were great, no problems.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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?

— Some

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Did not have a gluten free menu as the app stated. Our hostess said that many of the items could be gluten free, the waitress pointed out one item, a salad. The waitress also mentioned they had corn tortillas, so I ordered a taco and asked if her coleslaw was gf. She asked me what in coleslaw would have gluten, and I responded It depended on what they put in it and I did not know how they make the coleslaw. I suggested she ask the chef/cooks. Got the meal, was very bland and actually forgetful. Unfortunately, would never recommend this for a gluten free person.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I had the tacos! They were delicious and I didn't have any reaction!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have several gf options on the regular menu. I had the pork carnitas that come with corn tortillas which were pretty good. Another day I had the quesadillas with corn chips instead of the flour tortillas, which was delish, but you could also get corn tortillas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Come here once or twice a month and it’s always excellent. Went 2 days ago , they took everything off the gf menu no pita anymore. They had shrimp cocktail I think a pork option and only one more thing. SO disappointed this was my go to spot to eat at by the beach. I won’t be back

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The have a very generous gluten free menu with a knowledgeable staff. They even had a key lime gluten free cider. The atmosphere is casual, great live music, and the food was delicious. I had the blackened grouper dinner and the shrimp ceviche with gluten free flatbread. Excellent dinner! I highly recommend the Beached Whale!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent Margarita GF Pizza! They made a GF cheese pizza for my daughter. She loved it. Also, the Hurricane Charlie drink was great as well!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a separate gluten-free menu and staff is friendly and helpful. Flatbread pizzas, sandwiches with GF buns, conch chowder and shrimp dishes and tacos are some of the choices. I had the grouper sandwich (no bun) and the slaw - Delish!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I found this pub through the Find Me Gluten Free app and it turned out to be a good choice. They have a separate gluten free menu which made it safe for me while my husband was able to have the coconut shrimp, made from fresh Gulf Shrimp. I had their gluten free version of fish and chips. I was given the choice of grilled, blacked or broiled whitefish or grouper. I got the broiled grouper and it was really, really good and fresh. With a side of rice and black beans it was more than enough food. The coconut shrimp were a bit hit with my husband. I would definitely go back if we’re in the area again.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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Excellent food! Gluten free menu with many choices. Good service, despite crazy New Years Eve crowds. Fish tacos were very tasty. Would definitely come back again

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GREAT service! Food was good. I had the philly steak sandwich on gf flat bread. I ended up not eating the bread, but the philly was great. My friend is not celiac, and ordered chicken strips and loved them. Healthy portions!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Decent selection of gluten free options and very good. The cheesesteak on the gluten free flat bread was delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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