Top 50 Gluten-Free Cocktail Bars to Experience in California

John Keszler

Amazing burger, very allergy friendly, gluten free options were incredible. Services was also incredible.

zoe huse

I’ve heard such amazing things about this place so I was really excited to try it. I ordered my food on Uber eats so that may have made the difference with dine out. The pizza was OK, I didn’t love the cheese and there wasn’t a lot of sauce. However, the bread was great especially gluten-free. The fries were a little bit cold so that might be why they weren’t so good but I wasn’t in love. And the mac & cheese was OK. It was probably the best thing out of all three items that I tried. I just wish it had more cheese. I would definitely try it again, but would try different items or in person this time.

Lila Abrams

horrible service. i ordered a blueberry muffin and the person next to me ordered one a minute after. they had me pay for it and then told me they were all out and gave it to the person. this was after waiting in line for 20 minutes. the staff has absolutely no manners. if your looking for good gluten free food with good service save yourself some time and choose a different bakery. they also do a horrible job at making accommodations. i ordered myself an omelet and told them i could not eat mushrooms and they gave me an omelet with mushrooms. then got annoyed and took another 20 minutes to make me a new one. and it was undercooked and smaller than the actual serving size.

Nicole

Amazing food, and the Oaxacan old fashioned is awesome! Also if you are celiac the whole restaurant is gluten free so you can eat everything and not worry!

Natalie Bauer

401k food and wine bar is a dedicated gluten free restaurant. They have delicious food that is so good my gluten eating husband kept asking if I was sure the food was safe for me. We had the Caesar salad, arugula salad, calamari, chicken and waffles, mini churros, and bread pudding. The servers were delightful, energetic, friendly, and gave great food recommendations. I can’t wait to visit again. It’s such relief to know everything is safe and to have such a great meal.

Jessica Wilmer

We went for happy hour and are immediately obsessed. $6 house margarita, fantastic. $3 street tacos, delicious. They have a community table, beautiful patio, nice music. Menu specifies dairy free, vegetarian option, gluten free, and spicy.

Julie Mierkey

What a great find. We were in Berkeley for a show and booked this place by just looking up reviews and by proximity. The service and food was phenomenal. We had a very tasty wine, a gem salad, gluten free pizza and a dessert. It was the best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go back.

Ray Ray

Great service, very little wait. Pizzas were good, and love their gluten-free pizza options. Even though it’s a chain, it’s a nice place and worth the Uber!

Skylar Baldwin

Best Mexican spot in SD! The chips, the taquitos, and the churros are all AMAZING!! And everything is gluten free! Will definitely be coming back :)

Nicki Ohrstrom

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

Madeline P

I was so excited to come here and try this fully gluten free restaurant but me and my boyfriend ended up very disappointed with our experience. When we entered the restaurant we were sat at a table about 1 foot away from another couple in the middle of the room. This felt very strange since there were other tables open but they chose to sit us directly next to another couple, so close that it felt like we were in their conversation. The next issue was the food timing. We waited about 50 minutes for our food to come. The entire dining experience is supposed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes but 50 of that was taken up by waiting. This was extremely frustrating too because we could see couples who got to the restaurant after us getting the same things that we ordered first. Once the food got to our table it was very disappointing. The pasta was overcooked and had a hole going through the middle which made it feel like I was eating a long macaroni noodle with my sausage pasta. We also ordered a ravioli and short rib. The ravioli was so heavy and the sauce on it was so thick we barely could eat it. The short rib was extremely overcooked and dry and not what you would expect for 50 dollars. Another note to add is that this restaurant does not have a bathroom. When you pay for such an expensive meal you hope that the restaurant you go to at least has a bathroom for their customers. But no, customers are expected to walk down to the Main Street and use a communal bathroom with a code. This is not what you would expect for a fine dining restaurant. Overall, I do not recommend coming here. As a celiac, I have had far better pasta from the box. After spending 200 dollars here we feel very disappointed and almost scammed out of our money. Super disappointed with this place and if you are a celiac and seeing this excited that there is a fully gf restaurant near you, please spend your money elsewhere. It is not worth the money or the time.

Morgan Rodgers

Mandy Motl

One of my favorite restaurants in SF! So many naturally gluten free options. The catfish, bun cha, and the chow fun are amazing. Highly recommend

Kim Simmons

This place is amazing such a treat to have so many options. I had the chicken sandwich is was crispy and the brioche bun was incredible. The absolute best gluten free food I’ve ever had.

Kristy Muir

Great to eat stress free as a coeliac in San Fransisco, a place where I struggled to find GF safe places to eat. Thanks for an excellent Mexican meal!

Marcel Fafard

Caffe Calabria is one of my new favorites. The gluten free pizza here is the best I've ever had. Amazing bar, and coffee roasting on site.

Emma C Siegel

Fantastic food and very lively energy! I have celiac disease and I was so excited to find gluten free options here and our server was knowledgeable about allergies. Every dish is made to order so they're able to make customizations based on dietary needs. Cocktails were awesome too. Super excited to have found this spot, looking forward to coming back soon.

Ryan

Ash was such a helpful server. He helped me navigate the gluten free menu. And he was so attentive and really went above and beyond! Thank you Ash!

Lea Hoffman

Lots of GF options. GF desserts. GF pasta. The staff seemed very knowledgeable

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.

V M

Outstanding experience. My daughter and husband have celiac disease and had zero reaction to the fantastic food options offered. The service was very prompt, the food was honestly the top five best I’ve ever eaten in my life, and the staff were very gracious and welcoming.

Robin K.

Gluten free items on menu. Staff great. Service on the slow side. Staff very good regarding Celiac diet for gluten free items. Presentation nice. Prices are decent. Food was good but ordinary. Casual decor. We enjoyed it. Would go back.

Dominick Smith

Madison Vanderklay

Such good food and kind staff. Their melon shiso cocktail is incredible and refreshing! Many good gluten free options and staff is very well informed on cross contamination and trace gluten.

Stevie Re

Best gluten-free pizza I ever had in all of Southern California. It is really like regular New York Pizza. No crappy cracker thin cauliflower crust. This is the real McCoy.

Anthony Wright

Shelly A

This place is 100% gluten free. The food is so good. They have fried calamari. This is something you can never eat when you have celiac…very yummy. The chicken verde enchiladas are also yummy. But make sure save room for dessert. GF churros with chocolate sauce and mini cinnamon donuts with Carmel sauce are so good! There service has always been so good. Even if you are not GF this restaurant is soooo good!

Sarah Wright

This is a really solid happy hour spot in the neighborhood! If you’re looking to stay gluten-free or are hanging with somebody who is GF, I’d recommend Bivouac. The space is really cool; feels like a camping lodge! Lots of warm wood, climbing ropes, etc. The meatballs and polenta bites were flavorful, delicious, reasonably priced and portioned, & had strong sauce/dip-pairings. Service was okay. Not super attentive, and the flight took over 10 minutes to come out, which was weird, since the place wasn’t that busy. They ignored us a bit once some influencers showed up, meh. Watch out for the pricing on the cider flights! (Meaning, there IS no listed price… think it was like $18 each? For 3 tasters.) The hummus/crudites appetizer is underwhelming, as the veggies could be cut less coarsely, and the hummus was disarmingly minty (and not enough for all the dipping objects).

Charly Luna

Absolutely beautiful space and such amazing food. I have celiac disease, and it's such a relief to find such divine eats that keep me safe. So much yum!! Thank you Tocoya Organica!

D C

Outstanding steakhouse! The food, the service and environment were amazing! Our waiter was Rich and he was tremendous! I have a gluten allergy and Rich was knowledgeable about the menu and steered me in the right direction! Thanks for a great evening!

Gary Carruthers

Ashley Radzat

Sabrina was kind, informative, and very friendly. The food was the perfect size and the taste was excellent. We had the Korean Noodles with chicken and being somebody that is Gluten free it was amazing to have friend chicken options!!

Rebecca Griggs

Ok, so this was hands down the BEST gluten free bun AND burger combo I have ever had. I'm visiting from FL and staying nearby. When I found hopdaddy I was so excited, they offer all of their burgers on gluten free buns. I ordered the Magic Shroom burger on a gluten free bun. It also has goat cheese which I prefer over regular dairy products. So good!!! I also loved the sweet potato fries, salted perfectly.

Jayson Myst

Found this little cafe on Christmas Eve and we're glad we did. Went for breakfast. The food was very fresh and tasted great. Coffee was also very nice. Plenty of gluten free options so everyone is covered. Service was fast and attentive.

Kaytlyn Fehr

ALL gluten free food!! Celiac heaven

Rohit Prabhakar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In all areas I’ve been coming to Amber for over 13 years, and it remains one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. When I lived here, I was a regular, and even now, I make it a point to visit whenever I’m in town. The ambience is inviting, the seating is comfortable, and the service is among the best I’ve experienced at any Indian restaurant. I’ve dined here countless times—whether for their daily buffet or à la carte dinners (at least 50+ times!)—and they have never missed the mark on taste or service. Whether dining solo, with a small group, or with a large party, my experience has always been exceptional. As a vegetarian, I’ve tried nearly everything on their menu over the years, and I’ve never been disappointed. But this time, they surprised me! Since I was dining alone, they introduced me to their Thali menu for dinner, which I didn’t even know existed. It’s a perfect option for solo diners—highly recommended! (See the menu attached.) I ordered the Vegan/Gluten-Free Thali, and every dish was superb. The Kale Kofta Curry could have been better, but overall, the meal was excellent. As always, the service was stellar. Amber SF remains a must-visit for me whenever I’m in the Bay Area. Looking forward to my next visit!

Rebecca Ozeran

Excellent tamales, tacos (I especially recommend the salmon tacos available on Fridays), aguas frescas, salads, salsas, rice and beans, guac... you can't go wrong! I recently worked with CDT Cocina to cater a large event (65 people) and Liz was amazing. Super responsive to finalize my order in advance, online invoicing was very convenient, and Liz brought the order right on time. Everyone was so thrilled by the meal - everything gluten free, many delicious vegetarian options, and of course amazing omnivore choices. She even brought us to-go boxes for our guests to take extras home if they wanted. We finished the meal with only some sides/salsas left and 100% happy eaters! I highly recommend CDT Cocina for catering, in addition to in-person or takeout dining (getting tamales in bulk is always a great option too).

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Kate Gaffney

From food, to service (Andrew), to management (Ricardo), they run this place like it is some fancy restaurant like Spago and that is beyond impressive. My mom and I went here on a lark and it made our day! To have an experience where you want for nothing, your drinks are always refilled promptly, and the food tastes amazing, you can't be disappointed. Then, when your server (Andrew) hears you off-handedly mention that you can't eat gluten and he realizes you ordered something with gluten in it, he stops what he is doing and has it remade so you can eat, you're going to feel like a VIP. TLDR - When you come here, ask for Andrew. He was BEYOND conscientious, kind, went above and beyond, and could willingly accommodate some dietary restrictions. If I had a restaurant I would actually woo him away from here. Good service is rare these days, and they have it in spades here!

Dan Riley

Unique drinks, gluten free everything, neat atmosphere

Paula Tsoi-A-Sue

Nice update! They added some extra gluten free and vegan options since the last time I was here. It was my first time here for brunch so I tried and loved the breakfast tacos(not vegan). Psyched to come back and try some of the new stuff 😋

Mary Carbajal

We had a fabulous dinner. You can’t find a better beach view. The ambiance is warm, comfortable and beautiful. The food was excellent. I’m so tired of having mediocre food and being disappointed. The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive and made good suggestions. I can’t wait to go back. There were so many things I wanted to try. They have a gluten free menu which made ordering food easy. This will be a favorite place !

Betsy

Lots of gluten free options. This time they even made the gf mushroom and spinach pizza that is not in menu! Turkey burger is always a win!

Nemanja Zdravkovic

Flavor, Flair & Fantastic Service Chulita is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is vibrant and welcoming, matched perfectly by the attentive and friendly staff. The service is consistently top-notch – warm, prompt, and genuinely thoughtful, making every visit a pleasure. The food? Absolutely delicious. What really stands out is their commitment to inclusive dining, with a variety of gluten-free and vegan options that don't compromise on flavor or creativity. Whether you’re a dedicated plant-based eater or just looking to explore, you’ll find something fresh and satisfying here. And let’s talk about cocktails – the Spicy Pepino nyaaaam is a must-try! It’s crisp, cool, and packs just the right amount of heat. Perfectly balanced and dangerously refreshing, it’s easily a new favorite. Chulita nails it with style, substance, and a menu that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend for a night out, a casual lunch, or just a killer cocktail with friends.

Michelle Nguyen

We've been here quite a few times and every experience has been amazing! Great food and great staff! Every server we have had has been so kind and takes our gluten/shellfish allergy very seriously. Never had an issue :). Highly recommend this place!

Jeff Litt

Great food, friendly staff, and good gluten free options make this a solid road trip stop every time I'm passing through Hopland

Nikki C

Sam was out waitress and she was awesome ! Super nice & great energy. I appreciate her making sure the kitchen got my order correct & asked them to remake my plate because I needed it to be gluten free.

ritu manjunathan

Had an excellent lunch experience at Luna today. Service was great from start to finish. They have plenty of vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options. We chose the cauliflower tacos and paella. Both were exceedingly delicious. Ambience is fun with sunny colors. Highly recommend this place!

Meghan Long

Great gluten free options, delicious food and fun open air atmosphere.

devinevegan

Very knowledgeable staff who was eager to help us customize meals to make them gluten free and vegan. The food was delicious and we had several options.