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The 19 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Carmel-By-The-Sea

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Updated Jul 2025

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Little Napoli

Little Napoli

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Dolores st between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

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Nikhil “Nik” Pratap

Just a short walk from the inn we were staying, the place was fantastic. Food was excellent and came out reasonably quick. The service was fantastic, our waitress constantly checking in to make sure we were okay and taken care of. We had the garlic break, steak, some pasta and a couple of small pizzas. They had a couple vegan and gluten free options, the steak was perfect for someone with lactose intolerance. They are dog friendly and you can bring you pup with you!!

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Grasings

Grasings

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6th / Mission Street, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

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Alina Prigarina

I love the atmosphere there. It is always fun to chat with barmen and the owner. You can actually talk there and hear each other. The restaurant have very big variety of drinks. Desert is my favorite there. I tried gluten free chocolate cake and raspberry cream Brule. It was a pure pleaser. They make me to forget about the diet)

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Portabella

Portabella

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3 Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

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Very good service and very accommodating to special needs diets such as gluten free and dairy free . Our server Veronica was very helpful and dinner service was paced just right

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Carmel Burger Bar

Carmel Burger Bar

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H33H+PR Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA

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Joshua Bradley

This one is for all the burger bougies out there. After you've shopped for that Gucci belt buckle and got Carbon fitted for the central coast lifestyle, you can drop the pretension and get a proper burger at Camel Burger Bar. There are grass-fed beef, bison, and wagyu options lavishly outfitted with some Carmel appropriate toppings. I tucked in for a roasted poblano with brie and pickled red onions and found it to be everything I need from a burger. Gluten-free folks, beware the French fries are not gluten-free, which is always the silliest mistake restaurants make. The good news is, the sweet potato fries are, and they are tasty. Once you've finished being a spectacle for the nearby wine tasters wishing they could trade their vanity for a bite, you can confidently climb back into your G-wagon on 22s, or more likely your space grey Tesla and drive away feeling like a Carmel rock star. Anyone can get steamed carrots and salmon, or pasta carbonara, but how many leave Carmel after taking down a $20 Grilled Cheese Burger?

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Pacific's Edge

Pacific's Edge

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120 Highlands Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

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Ian Lesnick

What an experience! The view from Pacific’s Edge was breathtaking, especially as the sun set right next to us. Definitely make a reservation in advance and, if I may suggest, do so for at least 30 minutes before the sun is scheduled to set that day. The view and the sunset make an incredible combination. 🌅 Besides the view, the food was amazing. I ordered the short rib, one of the entrees that was marked “gluten free” on the menu. As I picked up my knife to cut into the meat, I realized it wasn’t necessary as the meat completely separated just with the fork. The portions were just the right size. The experience was expensive, but worth it for a special occasion or “treat yourself” event. Our server was fun and connected well with us. He also took us a photo! We did find it a bit weird, though, that we weren’t offered anything to drink except for water. We didn’t receive a drink menu or wine list, but it was probably better to save money anyway!

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