Top 32 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in San Diego

Raj Singh

Good pizza. Celiac friendly if you let servers know. Family friendly

Nicki Ohrstrom

The best gluten free choices! The server was so fun & personable!

William Silva

best salad and potatoes !

Malia Faith

Gluten free pizza

Kyra

The service was lovely and as someone with coeliac disease, I felt very safe eating here (the server let me know that the original owner’s wife is celiac, and so that made me feel like they would have a good understanding of cross-contamination). The eggs and hashbrowns were just OK and the chicken sausage and the pancake that I had were pretty good.

Danae Deleon

I liked the food and the staff was very nice and friendly, they seemed like they did want to be there. The food was good, there were many gluten friendly options. I also liked the drink options and flavors. the mimosas say they’re puree but it seemed more like a puree syrup.

Robin Ayers

Great gluten free options with a well labeled menu. Our Waiter said everything that goes in the fryer is gluten free (fried chicken, potatos, fries, etc) Good prices too

Edward Hoefler

Always great food. Im.gluten free and there's a lot of great options for me

Lawson Murphy

Spectacular gluten-free protein pancakes! All around their food is gluten safe. And quite delicious.

Paul Medina

A delicious little breakfast spot. Although there usually seems to be a line, I was lucky and didn't have to wait. Their menu is varied but feels a bit limited, but the name says "pancakes." The hash browns are greasy for not being so fried. The sausages are delicious paired with the pancakes, even the gluten-free ones. It's nice to eat on their terrace; the weather is perfect. The service was good, although despite the place not being full, the waiter forgot to bring me a juice I ordered. I don't know if it's customary in SD, but they brought us the bill before we ordered it, which seemed rude to us.

Brittney Britts

I can’t say enough good things about this place! I have celiacs disease (gluten free) and they go above and beyond to ensure there is no cross contamination. The food is amazing and the service is awesome. We had Hailey as our server and she was kind, sweet, and attentive. We come from Phoenix a few times a year just to eat here. Love it!

Connie Merrill

The staff were friendly and new exactly what precautions needed to be followed when I told them I had celiac disease. The menu has items that are marked as Gluten free or can be made Gluten free. Great atmosphere and yummy food!

Dale Huntington

Got to go here for a gift and loved all the gluten free options. They even made us gluten free toast. The meat was so tender and I loved the 3 different 3 ounce steaks with the different toppings. Especially the crab. If we were to splurge again, we would definitely go back. And of course the view is gorgeous.

Jessica Vroman

Pleasantly surprised when we picked this place last minute. Food was DELICIOUS (gluten free brisket sandwhich and a burger) and to top it off we didnt know there was a small little outdoor play area for the kiddos!!! Saving this location for the couple times a year we are in the area!!

C Golding

Dietary restriction diners beware. I ordered a vegan entree and was served dairy butter along with it, which luckily I was smart enough to ask the waitress about before taking a bite. If a diner orders off the vegan menu, and the entree comes with butter, WHY would it be non-vegan butter? However, the server was kind, the food was tasty, and the restaurant was nice. I appreciated how well labelled the menu was for dietary restrictions (I am also gluten free) but would hesitate to return given the severity of that error.

Bill Scully

You got to love in n out. And you can get a Gluten free version. They use crisp lettuce in place of the bun. It’s a fast food place like McDonalds, busy, loud, but the food is 5x better.

Lori Mattingly

Amazing customer service and really good food. Good gluten-free bread and worked with my food allergies.

Jen Johnson

The food was wonderful. It's hard to find a restaurant that has good gluten free options that the kids and adults will all like. Our waiter wasn't the friendliest, but when there was an issue with some chicken that had been ordered, handled it quickly and notified the manager who was very quick to resolve this issue. Would definitely recommend.

Erin Famulare

Love coming here for breakfast or lunch, especially when I have visitors in town! They have a fabulous menu with lots of yummy gluten free options. I always order the tropical salad with shrimp and it’s huge with tons of fresh fruits and veggies, marinated grilled shrimp, and super flavorful basil vinaigrette. Their smoothies are awesome, too. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Mike Gross

Food was excellent! My daughter has celiac and they had a ton of awesome options! Charlie provided excellent service!

Ben Sager

Gluten free items were clearly marked. Got the steak and eggs. Was very happy with the options. Server was very helpful.

Stacie Barton

This place is truly an experience. I've struggled with finding high end restaurants that are accommodating with dietary restrictions. Mister A's not only made it easy but enjoyable. They were willing to work with us being dairy free and gluten free. The thrice baked yam dish was an explosion of flavor in every bite. My partner's duck dish was perfectly cooked. Our tuna appetizer melted in our mouths. We also had several cocktails, including espresso martinis that were the perfect way to kick off the night! Highly recommend finishing with the coconut dessert and a port wine.

Kerry Ferreirae

Several very good gluten free options! Fast service, rockin tunes

Gabriela Gimenez

food was great, gluten free burger was 10/10. We had to wait for a table and ended up eating on the tables next door so you might not find a place during lunch

Esperanza Hunt

Liz Teplitsky

Amazing restaurant! The waitress told us that the owner has celiac, so many items are gluten free or can be made gluten free! I had the fish and chips, which they said are completely GF, and there’s no shared fryer with gluten containing items! The only modification I needed to make was asking to not have the malt vinegar on my plate.

D'yan J DeBruin

So happy they have gluten free French toast and it was delicious with strawberries and whip cream!!

Sarah D

This is a great spot for fast, tasty food—whether you’re craving a burger, chicken sandwich, or even a veggie option. They’ve also got gluten-free buns and lettuce wraps, which is always a plus. Since it’s Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈, they’re offering colorful rainbow sprinkles on your shake to support GLAAD, which we love! I tried the Banana Pudding shake, and it was pretty good—loaded with crumbled vanilla wafers and fresh bananas. Other limited-time shakes include the Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake and Campfire S’mores—definitely worth stopping in while they’re still available! Ordering is quick and easy—they have kiosks inside, or you can order ahead online or through the app. There’s plenty of seating both indoors and out, and they even have a parking lot (a rare find in Little Italy!) It’s a solid stop for a quick, satisfying meal—and now’s a great time to go grab a shake and show some Pride! 🌈🥤💛

Olive T

We have been to Season 52 at the UTC Mall on many occasions over the years and never left a review. Last night, our family was shopping at the mall and decided to have dinner at Season 52 because this restaurant serves rotating seasonal American specialties/dishes. Also, we didn’t need advanced reservation on a busy Saturday evening at a fancier American seafood/steak restaurant. We were seated within 5 minutes of arrival. The interior has a warm and relaxed vibes. Our server brought us menu immediately and told us that they just changed it to their Spring menu. Some of us are lactose intolerant and we were surprised that the server brought us the lactose free, gluten free, vegan menu. Server told us that the chefs could make adjustment to the main menu dishes to meet our needs. We were pleased to know that. Also, server told us that they use butter very sparingly, if used at all because most of their dishes are under 590 calories per dish. We ordered the thin-crust pesto chicken and fresh mozzarella flat bread, slow-roasted grass fed beef meatballs in tomato basil sauce and grilled artichoke with lemon hummus as starters and they were brought up very promptly. Server also brought the complimentary pizza bread. For the main entrees, we ordered grilled salmon with salad, caramelized grilled sea scallops with mascarpone risotto and asparagus, wood-grilled dry-rubbed pork chop with lemon-honey glaze and Philly grilled steak flat bread and a bowl of Mac “n” cheese in parmesan panko, provolone cheese sauce. Our dinner was delicious and well prepared with just one minor exception: some of the rice grain in the risotto wasn’t cook all the way. Our server was very friendly, professional, attentive and helpful and made us all felt welcome. She even brought out orange slices, upon request, for one of our younger family members and didn’t make us pay for the orange slices. We didn’t expect this level of service in a busy establishment on a Saturday evening during rush hours. Kudos to the management for hiring the right server! This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seatings and private dining spaces for larger groups. The outdoor patio has a very cozy fireplace which makes this an ideal place to have good conversation with friends and family and people watching. Interior has a very classy, easy decor with a bar in the middle of the dining area. The food is consistently good through the years. We will continue to eat at this restaurant.

Nikki Evans

Loved coming here for breakfast while we were in town. Highly recommend. And they have gluten free waffles. Call beforehand in case they are sold out though. Even the kids loved their breakfast. I'm not a waffle person but I had to have their waffles. They are that good.

karen koronko

We just had breakfast here. Searched on line for a gluten free restaurant and this was recommended. Our waitress Alex’s service was very good and she made sure the order was gluten free for a celiac and the food was very good. The gluten food was also very good. Great little restaurant.

Liz Cortes

Dairy free and gluten free options make me so happy! Just make sure you add plastic wear so you don’t have to eat with your hands at the bay. I get Tuna Nicoise sub creamy tarragon dressing and my husband gets the Chipotle Chicken salad. We’ve been coming here since the restaurant first opened.

E M

The hamburgers were so tasty and yummy. I lived that there is a Gluten-free bun option and other upgrades to your sides. Like onion rings and sweet potatoes fries vs reg fries. They offer bottom less drinks and also a diverse menu from salads to ta os as well. 5 min wait came during lunch hour on a Thrusday so not bad at all.

Charity P

Is it overpriced? Yes. But for heaven sakes, it's an airport! ALL food options are overpriced. At least Qdoba offers some fresh, yummy, nutritious, gluten friendly (not celiac) choices. The burrito bowl is by far the best, as it's super customizable, you get way more than what can fit in a tortilla, it's not messy to eat, and most importantly when flying, it's filling without being heavy or "lavatory" inducing.

Zin A (Firehawk)

Nice staff, gluten conscious even with small choices. This trip got Nachos with spicy chicken and a Lava flow (alcohol drink); all was delicious

Robin K.

Really like this place. Gluten free items on the menu. Staff nice. An UP atmosphere. Food great

Veronica Hart

I had the flourless cake, my colleagues had the burger and Flatbread. The burger was a huge hit gone. I was told the Flatbread was good, it looked delicious, lots of cheese. The view was amazing. The gluten-free options were not listed and not a huge selection of what should be "naturally" gluten-free.

Sam L

Fantastic breakfast! The food was delicious, prices were reasonable, and it's a charming, laid-back spot. This casual breakfast eatery offers lovely outdoor seating, and their cafe drinks are always good. Accommodates dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options are clearly labeled.

Peyton T.

we are visiting from houston & found out about this place while searching for gluten free brunch. we were NOT disappointed, the food was amazing! we also had the absolute best server of all time, clemente! he was the KINDEST person and genuinely made our day! this place is such a gem, thank you clemente & team for an amazing brunch!

J. Warren

Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening for our anniversary. To start, we the had fresh Cesar salad and our son had the jerk pork belly. I had the salmon with truffles, my husband had the chicken and our son had the best burger. For dessert there was banana cake and ice cream, for me without the cake, and my husband had stuffed donuts. The staff was absolutely professional, kind and understood what I could and could not eat. The great news was most dishes were fine for me to select. We added Nine-Ten to our rotation of local restaurants recently and I am happy we did!

C.A.M.

Good gluten free options, the shrimp and grits is excellent.

Zada Buchi

I love the melt! I’m gluten-free and they have quite a few options for me. I eat here pretty often and whenever I call in my order or go to eat my favorite girl to get in the front is May! She’s always so sweet and Charismatic, and calls me darling and always makes my day! When you go in and get her, you’ll be lucky, and the food never misses, especially the cheddar bacon, ranch, and fries, which I get every time I go, delicious!

Yvonne Negron

Great salads and bowls. I usually get the salmon bowl and gluten free focaccia.

Your Mom

Great location and views! The burger I had was delicious, though a bit pricey. My only complaint is that some menu items are marked gluten-free but aren’t actually safe for those with dietary restrictions. Be sure to double-check with the server.

Katherine W.

A nice dog friendly casual dining restaurant. Excellent food, fun beverages & a dog menu! I appreciated the sugar free mocha option and the gluten free muffins. The self-serve coffee outside while you wait was very nice. We had to wait 30 minutes longer than quoted for a table but otherwise everything was great.

Donovan H

Had a great lunch here while visiting La Jolla. Our waiter, Luke, was very knowledgeable about the menu and reassured us that our allergies would be handled appropriately. Gluten free options were somewhat limited but we were all satisfied. Would come again!

matt teasley

Food was good and service was great. I had the breakfast burrito it was pretty good, no complaints and it was very filling. My wife had the grilled fish tacos (they're gluten free) abs she really enjoyed them and they were very big.

Milly Wallace

Out favorite dennys in so cal. The crew here is awesome! Gluten free options galore! We always leave satisfied and happy.

Carlton Lundgren

Sarah D

I meet here with a friend of mine once a month. We used to pretend we were going to go someplace else, but always ended up here because it's just the best. The food is healthy and delicious, they make fabulous beverages and the staff are super friendly. It also has a great (pup friendly) back patio for nice days. Lots of gluten free and soy free options. Very helpful if you have questions about the menu or need to make modifications.