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gluten-free Restaurants In St Pete Florida / Tampa Bay?

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stephieor Newbie
stephieor
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Hello,

I'm going on vacation to St Pete Florida in a few weeks and I was wondering if anybody knew gluten-free restaurants in St Pete Florida and the surroundings?

Thanks for your help.

Steph :)

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jas322 Newbie
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Tampa Bay is home to Outback chain of restaurants so there's lots of gluten-free options within that celiac-friendly company, and the restaurants are everywhere: Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Flemings Steakhouse. South Tampa's Westshore Mall has PF Changs and Mitchells Fish Market, both of which have gluten-free menus. Near North Tampa/USF/Busch Gardens area is Trangs Vietnamese Restaurant which is almost entirely gluten free except for some wonton type wrappers. Their noodles and soy sauce as well as rice wrappers are all gluten-free- never had a problem there. Other good bets are sushi and if you're willing to spend bigger bucks, Bern's Steakhouse which does not have a gluten-free menu per se, but is very accommodating. Unfortunately I don't have as much experience dining in St. Pete, but I'm sure they have similar restaurants. The Publix grocery stores often have a great supply of gluten-free food and can serve in a pinch. Happy Travels!

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CarlaB
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There's a Bonefish Grill at the Tyrone Square Mall and an Outback near there.

I've eaten at the Ruby Tuesday's at the Mall and had a salad bar. The croutons are far from the other items at the bar .... I don't get the potato salad, etc. because I haven't checked it out.

There is a Chick-fil-a inside the mall.

There is a Maggianos in Tampa, they even have gluten-free pasta.

There is a large health food store on Central Avenue (can't remember the name) that has a lot of gluten-free items.

de caps Contributor
de caps
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There is also Carrabba's on North Dale Mabry (813) 265-9844

Bonefish Grill on the same road (813) 969-1619

Fleming's Steakhouse W. Boy Scout Blvd (813) 874-9463

I'm sure you will find a safe place to eat down in Tampa. I did.

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