Gluten-Free Dining in St. Pete-Clearwater

If you've ever been told "healthy" means settling for less, Sol St. Pete Bistro is here to change your mind. Executive chef Debbie DeVico – who lives with celiac disease herself – built a menu that's entirely gluten-free, allergen-friendly and seed oil-free, without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Come hungry and choose your own adventure: Order à la carte, or try the 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu, which shifts with the seasons to spotlight the best of local farm offerings. Settle into the intimate dining room and let scratch-made dishes do the talking.

“Slaying gluten on the daily” is the mission at Craft Kafé, a fully gluten-free bakery/café with two St. Pete locations. “We don’t use gluten because we believe we can do a great job without it,” the eatery proclaims, noting that it stone mills organic sorghum and organic basmati brown and white rice, and makes its own almond flour, chickpea flour and other varieties to keep its kitchen free from gluten while crafting a tasty menu of salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee drinks.

Created as an oasis for people with dietary restrictions, HaleLife Bakery is an entirely gluten-free and vegan bakery that also avoids soy, peanuts and tree nuts. No worries – those limits don’t dampen the bakery’s creativity and playfulness. HaleLife offers up a rotating roster of monthly specials including the sunflower butter-infused Reese’s Donut, Chocolate Lava Brownie and savory Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bites.

Although there are so many tempting choices on the menu, you’ll have no problem figuring out which of Mami Mía’s baked goods are gluten-free. They all are! 

This 100% gluten-free coffee shop and bakery in Dunedin stocks its cases with gorgeous pies, cakes (raspberry pistachio, please!), cheesecakes and treats that run the gamut from muffins, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls to brownies, bars, truffles and tiramisu. Pair them with a fresh-brewed espresso drink or matcha tea for a great way to start your day! 

Weekend specials may include sweet pancakes or a savory egg sandwich on a fluffy house-made bun with your choice of yuca, plantain maduros or fries – all gluten-free, of course.

With three locations in St. Pete, Casita Taqueria has grown into a favorite destination for locals looking to avoid gluten. The restaurant’s corn tortillas have a “pinch” of all-purpose flour and thus aren’t gluten free, but its rice, beans and salads are all safe choices. Try a Casita Bowl with your choice of meat, veggies, beans, rice and scrumptious toppings.

Offering upscale casual dining just across from the St. Pete Pier and picturesque waterfront, Cassis serves a delicious assortment of gluten-free options on its brunch, lunch and dinner menus. For brunch, tuck into the savory Smoked Salmon and Baby Arugula Omelet, embellished with lemon-pepper sour cream. Savor a leisurely lunch, starting with a shareable trio of dips served with potato chips and veggies, then dive into the Warm Lentil and Soppressata salad with shaved Parmesan and tangy lemon vinaigrette. The dinner menu also boasts plenty of gluten-free choices, including a decadent Maple Leaf Farms duck breast served with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, jalapeño cornbread and a red cherry reduction.

Take a trip to the Iberian peninsula without leaving St. Pete on a visit to Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, where most of the items on its seafood-focused menu are gluten-free. The restaurant has been a staple in the area for more than two decades. In 2021, Ceviche moved to its current location, with its tall ceilings and nautical accents. Share a pitcher of sangria with friends and sample some of the many fresh and flavorful ceviches, such as Snapper Crudo flavored with citrus, ginger and garlic, or Beetroot Cured Salmon, dressed with pickled cucumber, smoked crème fraiche, passionfruit and orange.

Explore the fresh and festive flavors of the Caribbean Rim at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, which has two St. Pete locations, including one on the St. Pete Pier. The lunch-and-dinner spot has a lengthy gluten-free menu (to be safe, tell the server that you’re ordering GF dishes). Start your meal with a soul-warming conch chowder or a shareable seared tuna appetizer before enjoying a hearty entrée such as the Achiote Redfish Bowl or Sauteed Grouper served atop a colorful mix of quinoa, Jasmine rice, arugula, red peppers and yellow squash.

Named for a 1920s term for a cocktail, Gigglewaters Social Club & Screening Room is a one-screen movie theater, restaurant and bar in downtown Safety Harbor. Guests can order from a menu of comfort-food classics to enjoy in the dining room or in the 32-seat theater, which shows classic movies. The restaurant features a gluten-friendly menu of appetizers, burgers, hot dogs and salads. Share a cheesy Frito Pie, then opt for a bacon-wrapped Reservoir Dog or crispy Southern Fried Chicken Salad.

If you have a sweet tooth that’s looking to chill, head to Haze Ice Cream in Madeira Beach. In a refreshing twist for folks looking to avoid gluten, Haze’s menu lists when an item contains gluten, rather than when it’s gluten free. That means the majority of Haze’s flavors are free from gluten, including classics such as vanilla, chocolate and chocolate chip, as well as more-inventive flavors including brown sugar sour cream, peanut butter & jelly, and cotton candy. You’ll even find an assortment of alcohol-infused ice cream options.

Since 2005, Pia’s Trattoria has been delivering a cozy, romantic slice of Italy in offbeat Gulfport. Pia’s offers gluten-free bread with its entrees, and gluten-free pasta can be subbed in any dish. Sit out under the twinkling lights of the patio on a balmy evening and tuck into a satisfying bowl of Spaghetti Pomodoro or Shrimp Scampi. At lunch, share an antipasti platter or a soul-warming bowl of fresh mussels.

A pizza craving can be tough to indulge if you’re avoiding gluten, but artisan pizza shop Slyce will make any of its pizzas with a cauliflower or gluten-free crust. Choose a build-your-own pizza option, or opt for a chef-created pie such as the Pear a Dice (pears, gorgonzola and prosciutto), the Truffle Shuffle (gourmet mushrooms and truffle oil) or the Cuban (loaded with pork, ham, salami and cheese).