First time here 2.15.2025. Greeted by our server, Paige. She was good - did important things like keeping the water filled and involving Brandi the manager when we mentioned my wife had severe gluten allergy/must eat gluten free. The food and the atmosphere (sitting on the water with a nice breeze, waves crashing, and beautiful design aesthetics at the restaurant), literally couldn't have been better. For that I kind of understand why the food takes a while to come out (we were there about 30 mins before we received our apps) - it's an experience and you don't want to rush. At least I hope that is why it took so long. :) The price of the meal was expected since we had lobster, apps, crab cakes, and the wonderful location. We paid about $65/pp without alcohol and dessert. We will be back.
Great service, great food. I am gluten free and I’m able to have some tasty options! Love the fries, onion rings, and double cheeseburger with a gluten free bun. :)
Good coffee. I eat shrimp and grits everywhere it's served, but this was one of the best I've ever had! My wife had to confirm her pancakes were gluten-free because they were so good.
Hailey was awesome and so friendly. Her suggestions were so good. So happy I can eat everything on your menu since I have a gluten allergy. Thank you so much.
What an amazing find !! The burgers are absolutely delicious ! The menu is loaded with different types of burgers, including gluten free and vegan options. There are also other non burger options that are quite good. I highly recommend S.O.B. Burgers !!
Do not order the the smoked salmon dishes and actually expect to get smoked salmon, it is Regular salmon baked. My husband ordered gluten-free pancakes and was served pancakes with gluten, which thankfully he is not celiac however he experienced terrible side effects.
First time visiting, Victoria was our server. Food and Service were great. Amazed at the extent of Gluten free options. The G/F biscuit was excellent. Overall great experience. Will return for sure.
Mia was an amazing server! I am gluten free, and it is always hard to try and find places that can accommodate, as I am from out of state. Oak and Stone in Bradenton did an amazing job at ensuring that my dining experience was excellent, and I was able to enjoy.. not worrying about dietary restrictions. Drinks were amazing, Mia gave amazing recommendations, and we will definitely be back.
Excellent authentic German food! We’re always searching for German restaurants and this one is among the best! Fresh and tender Goulash and Sauerbraten with Roht Kohl and Spätlzle also excellent. Gluten free options are AMAZING and prepared in a separate pan to guarantee no issues.
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Michael Lack
Carrabba's Italian Grill is always a great place for dinner. The waiter was more than accommodating and was happy to suggest a plate or a substitution to accommodate my gluten allergy and vegan preference. My parents were pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. I personally would prefer to see a few more gluten free and vegan options. However the menu shall change or stay the same, I will always happily visit Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Place was busy, but we got a table for 6 right away. We have people with food allergies, but it was no problem they have gluten-free options available. Great place and affordable! A+
This is a cool old Florida place that everybody should try. Yummy food! Great people! Best gluten-free menu in Florida Gator bites to barbecue to key lime pie. It's casual, funky and yummy
The food was great. My mom and I had the Florida Cobb Salad with salmon. My dad had the cod. The only problem I had with the salad is that there was an awful lot of iceberg lettuce. I was hoping for a nice green salad. Otherwise, the portion was perfect, the piece of fish was large, the dressing was enough and delicious, and the topping were the right amount. The cod looked amazing. Dad said it was good. Another note - they have a gluten free menu. I'd definitely go back.
This is my new go to favorite spot, I have been here twice. I had the opportunity to meet Steven and Chris the other morning when they opened the doors to explain the gluten free and vegan options for my daughter before the store even opened. Thank you for spending time with me and helping me learn about your awesome concept.
I couldn’t find a place to eat on my last night in town, and this was recommended on a several year old Reddit thread (as all good things are.)
I have NO notes. The host handled my complete butchering of the English language with grace, the server/bartender I had was an absolute sweetheart, and the woman who came out to talk to me about my gluten sensitivity (manager? owner?) was so passionate about the changes the restaurant has made; I’m blown away by the quality staff here!
The food and drink is nothing to scoff at either. The drinks were perfectly made and came out quickly and presented well. They batter in rice flour, which is so crunchy and complimented the green tomatoes well. My burger was cooked exactly how I asked, and even I, an undisciplined goat cheese disliker, branched out and really enjoyed the light tang of the raspberry goat cheese!
While I live too far away to go here often, this restaurant has given me an experience I’ve yet to find most other places.
All the staffers are aiming to please. Our food comes to the table hot and inviting. Thrilled they have a gluten free bun that works for me. The staff even brings your order out to your car.
My daughter's and I just had the best meal tonight! It has been awhile since my girls have been able to eat pasta. Both have gluten intolerance. Sierra was friendly, kind and knowledgeable about all of the dishes. This was a fantastic way to start out vacation.
Poppo’s on University is a favorite spot for fresh tacos, bowls and burritos for my husband and me. So I was excited to see they offer catering and planned a surprise work lunch for 20 folks for my husband’s birthday in Downtown Sarasota. I spoke with managers Summer and Bryson on a couple of occasions as they helped me figure out the best options for our crowd. They accommodated our dietary requests (gluten free & vegetarian) with assurance. Great communication every time! Friendly & helpful over the phone, just like every time we’ve been there in person, too. We love their whole team. I also really appreciated the call in advance of delivery & upon arrival so we could coordinate the set-up. Super pleased that they include everything you need to keep the food fresh, hot and easily served, with bowls, silverware and serving utensils, too. Everyone raved about their lunch and knew why it was the birthday guy’s favorite. Could not have had a better experience. Awesome birthday lunch, thanks again!
Ordered online for takeout. Food for 6 meals was ready quickly and everyone was pleased with their personalized orders including a gluten free member of the family.
My family recently moved into town and we went looking for a place to eat. We found a great restaurant with wonderful staff especially our waitress Sierra S. who was a great help in telling us all the specials and what she enjoyed on the menu. There wasn't anything we ordered that the table didn't enjoy. They also have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. My family plans to come back!
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Raven Eldridge
Went for trivia night and the service was amazing!! Our waitress Kate was fantastic very attentive and knowledgeable
About menu items and went out of her way to find gluten free menu and double checked with the kitchen to make sure item were not cross contaminated.
Wife has Celiac, so traveling to Fla. we need to plan ahead. Saw the reviews and decided to try, what a great choice! Place a phone order, picked up in exactly 15 minutes. Service was outstanding and pizza (both gluten free and traditional) were some of the best we have had! Highly recommended.
Great food and good service. They can accommodate for some allergy restrictions for dairy and gluten. Oatmilk is available and gluten free toast. 💚 I had Million Dollar Harvest Hash (no cheese for me) and it was excellent.
The food is just BAD. Options for gluten free for BASIC items like rice…RICE… are very limited. They literally use wheat flour in their rice because it comes prepackaged and they can’t adjust the recipe. This means they aren’t cooking in the restaurant. Even the steak, shrimp cocktail and rice bowls weren’t gluten free. In the end I ordered a salad which made me sick because the lettuce was wilted and old. I should’ve known better and not eaten it, but after the rude waitress told me no on everyitem on the menu I was so hungry I ate the salad anyways. Within an hour I had the worst abdominal cramps so no doubt it was the lettuce. All I can say is save your money and buy a bag of lettuce at the store. You’ll be better off.
Delicious experience. It was our first time there, we got complimentary hush puppies for being first time visitors the service was very nice. The small bit menu was still a good portion size.
Had the; make your own oyster, grouper, flounder (fried and lightly blackened)
They do have a gluten free menu
First time diners, my mom and I popped in for lunch after some errands. It was excellent! Everyone there was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Service was quick and efficient, but their vibe wasn’t rushing us at all. Just very attentive and checked back on us a couple times as well. We both had the two favorites, one meal options. The broccoli cheddar soup and the Monterey club were delicious. It was a perfect amount of food. Also, they have gluten-free bread!
I have been wanting to try this spot and it did not disappoint! I’ll definitely be back! Thank you all for being so kind.
Our experience was absolutely exquisite. The food was delectable, and our server was phenomenal! She was kind, friendly, and happy to explain the menu and options. She accommodated gluten-free and vegetarian options and made a special desert for our 91 year old grama who is gluten-free. She felt so special. It was so lovely. Thank you!
My mom and I loved our gluten free scone and cake. Delicious! Tea Tree Cafe is tucked away and the views of the botanical park are so calming and relaxing. We will definitely be returning!
Great customer service. I had the cold brew lemonade which was very yummy. I also got the Greek salad with gyro mean. The gyro meat was phenomenal. They have some gluten free options I hope they expand more with that!
GREAT GLUTEN FREE MENU !! First time here, the restaurant decor is open clean and relaxing. I was greeted at door immediately, I asked about restaurant and this server really knew her allergy choices and told me this restaurant is family owned and they have three stores. They all work as a team. My food, brought out by nice Chef came out fast & hot.
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By far best acai bowls ever. Has ruined all others for me. The acai is always thick and never runny. Wraps and salads are good too, gluten free options available
Ordered gluten free with pepperoni, extra sauce and lite cheese.
You can’t get much thinner than this little crisp BUT the flavors were definitely there! So good! If you’re looking for doughy GF crust—this isn’t it. But I was still very impressed despite! Will be trying this place again.
Their coffee is so good, and the gluten free treats!!! I got a GF raspberry cinnamon roll and it was INCREDIBLE. I was glad I heard about them through the Manatee library! 🥰
Get the lavender honey latte. 🪻🍯☕
I have a gluten intolerance and I felt very confident that I would not experience cross contamination eating here. These days that is getting more rare. The food was fantastic. It was extremely great valued and the entire family was pleased with their pizza or pasta dishes. Also everyone said the complimentary garlic knots were extremely good. If we come back to Bradenton we will revisit.