Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Hawaii

Stacey Mehl

After 2 days of hardly finding any gf food to eat, I found this place and it was SO delicious!!! I ordered a veggie omelet and gf pancakes and I almost cried it was so flavorful and filling. Absolutely fantastic.

Cait Foster

After my spiel, they reassured me both over the phone and in person that they were able to serve Celiacs with confidence. It took me literally two bites and a speed run to the washroom to realize that was completely untrue. I left the meal 98% untouched, and informed the server that the food had made me ill and that we needed to pay ASAP so I could go back to my private hotel bathroom. Paid for everything and left in tears - the staff didn’t even apologise or offer to comp my meal. Was a great last night for our vacation. Slay Noi Thai

Chrystal Drinkwater

Best local organic foods in Hilo. Lots of options for Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. The people are down to earth and kind. If you eat meat, they are very conscious about where they get the meat. The best Kombucha I have ever had. From the homemade cultured hot sauce to the gluten free dairy free brownies and banana splits, they do it right. Weds night they have Kava, open mic and pizza made with ancient grain organic flour. Owners are also very cool. 😎

Sarah Be

Loved our experience here, beachside, sunsets, tasty food. Another reason for the top review is the quantity and quality of gluten free offerings,

Amber Turkin

Amazing experience! We were able to get a same day reservation and were seated early upon our arrival even with the restaurant already being busy. The food was absolutely incredible - definitely the best we had during our stay in Kauai and maybe the best we’ve had in several months (years? Who knows - time passes so quickly these days). We loved our drinks (both booze and non-alc choices), our entrees (Keoki’s style, panko Mac nut crusted, and chef’s fresh fish duo), dessert (the bread pudding and mango GF pono pie) and the overall ambiance (beautiful setting, live music). They were super accommodating of gluten and nut allergies too. Definitely recommend!

Gabriela Sheets

I'm super bummed to write this. We chose to eat here after the great reviews about taking allergies/gluten free sufferers into consideration. I've asked to speak with a manager three separate occasions. No manager when we were in the restaurant. I've called twice, left a request for a return call, never a response. I write this for my fellow celiacs/gluten sensitive folks * <3. Quick story: we ordered two gluten free/dairy free pizzas, paid for them, waited. One came out gluten free and one was full gluten. I noticed the difference by sight, asked them, they said oh my bad, went back to bake a new one. After waiting 30 more min the guy appeared with two pizzas, and said they cooked us two fresh gluten free/dairy free pizzas! I was about to walk out, checked again, and the same gluten pizza was stacked with the new gluten free one. Unfortunately I had to be this vigilant, and they said oh sorry, our bad. I'm sad to say, gluten-free folks, don't eat here or at your own risk. I think the worst part is how flippant everyone was, no offer of a pizza on them, no assurance this would not happen again after it happening twice in a row. Update after response: It's even more disturbing that I left my information with the manager and have called twice requesting a callback—with no response. Hence, my review. Instead of addressing my experience, taking accountability, and making it right, this response not only denies that I reached out but goes further to mock my concern. The lack of transparency, honesty, and accountability only reinforces my review.

BB B

They advertise gluten free pasta but then hey don’t serve it. The offer gluten free/vegan pizza crust but don’t have a dairy free cheese option. We ordered dinner for 7 people and the food all got delivered at different times. The difference between the first meal drop of and the last meal drop off was over 30min!

Christine Smith

Gluten free pancakes were amazing, great service too!

dcDalton

First time visit with no reservations. Waited less than 10 minutes. The server was polite and knowledgeable and the food was super yummy. There were few gluten free options which was nice.

Bahr Bros

Service was excellent "Kiwi" waiter excelled Food tasted great fish and chips The mai tais were watery and not that good for my taste, so drink beer Don't go here for gluten-free because there is nothing available but a real bad tasting dessert at lunchtime

Corbin Schweitzer

We had an unforgettable dining experience at Merriman’s Waimea. The service was top-notch—attentive, thoughtful, and especially accommodating of my gluten allergy, which made the evening feel even more special. The food was outstanding: we enjoyed the perfectly cooked steak and the fresh catch of the day, both of which paired beautifully with their excellent wine and cocktails. As a lovely surprise, we were also treated to a complimentary dessert. From start to finish, it was a memorable evening. Highly recommend!

Merissa Peil

Had the best dinners here on our trip! The macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi was the best! Highly recommend. They are so good about food allergies here! They are informed and take them seriously!

Baljeet S

Favourite breakfast in Kihei, and gluten friendly!

Denna Gaskill

This was a great place to eat. I have celiac disease they were able to accommodate me by changing around some of the dishes to accommodate my needs and I appreciated that greatly. I would highly recommend for anyone that has celiac disease. The food was tremendous

ann Boeholt

We are so happy to have found Bobby Vs and the adjacent BVs Bourbon and Whiskey Bar! The service is excellent, prices are super reasonable, food is delicious, and the menu selection is great. They have wonderful cocktails, including the Smoked Bacon Maple Old Fashioned‐ highly recommended. Finally, they do well to accommodate gluten allergies and have a wonderful cauliflower pizza crust.

Jess Gunn

Absolutely loved our meal here! I have celiac disease and our server Nico was extremely knowledgeable about options that would be safe for me. I got the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and it was devine! I would highly recommend dining here, especially if you are celiac or gluten intolerant!

Amy

AMAZING!!! The poke here is incredible! Come early as I hear they sell out. I would come back again and again. I'd love to try their other items as well. They were knowledgeable about what was gluten free and very helpful. Their slaw is to die for as well.

Jenn & Steve GH

I called to confirm there were gluten free/dairy free options and was told yes there was a whole menu. Great! It also showed up on the GF app, so when we were seated i was very disappointed that at first glance there was very little that seemed to actually be GF/DF. Honestly I was ready to leave, I didn't want plain white rice and some protein with no sauce or flavor. Thankfully the manager was very helpful and went over all the options we had, and was very patient. Curry was not on my mind for dinner, but it was SO good! So was the pork loin. Even though I couldn't have the regular side, the sauce was amazing, and they were very accommodating with options. The drinks and wine were stellar. Honestly I would come back every time for the poke. The avocado sauce was insane with the ahi. Thank you for being much more accommodating than first appearance of your allergy menu.

B Sangani

It is one of the best places for vegan and vegetarian options. It also offers a gluten-free option. Ordered as follows: Loco Moku - Best, in my opinion Taro Burger - 👌 Raw Pad Thai - 👌 I would strongly recommend this place.

Liam Marshall

The food was pretty good and there are decent gluten free options. The service was very good and only spoilt by being offer the desert menu whilst still eating our entries. It is over priced ($20 for a crème Brûlée is bonkers). This was a birthday meal and I did message asking if there was anything extra I could pay for to make it more special. I never received any response. Probably wouldn’t be back again.

dcDalton

This place is located upstairs with no views of the ocean. Still nice though. They had some good gluten free options which was nice. Stairs and elevator are available. The street side stairs are slippery when wet. Dry rear stairs are available as well

Megan Thiessen

Reservations were recommended but we had no wait, arriving around 4:30pm. The staff was incredibly friendly, drinks and appetizers were served promptly, and every dish ordered was cooked to perfection. One of our party has Celiac disease/wheat allergy and the server was knowledgeable about every item on the menu, making this experience safe for her. Highly recommend.

Liv French

The atmosphere, sunset, and vibes of this restaurant are definitely positive. However, we found the service and food to be poor. We found a lot of people we talked to when referring us to this restaurant would say, “Oh my gosh the sunset is amazing,” but they never spoke highly of the food and service. We found this to be true, unfortunately. The food was mediocre, we’d been on the island for over a week and were looking forward to this meal, but it was definitely a let down. Also, we were celebrating a milestone birthday while on the island and had ordered a cake from a local bakery that was gluten-free and vegan as the birthday boy has strict allergies. When speaking to the restaurant, they let us know an hour in advance of our reservation that we could ‘under no circumstances’ bring the Birthday cake that was accommodating severe allergies for the birthday boy. We ended up only going once during our trip and again, found management, the service, and food to be average and nothing to rave about.

Leeann Funk

I’ve been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid and have always loved it, however I’ve since found out I’m celiac and eating out can be hard! Our waitress was an all-star and took my allergy very seriously and was great every step of the way. I got a veggie burger and it was phenomenal. My mom and boyfriend each enjoyed their dishes as well. We loved our visit and can’t wait to return soon.

Jennifer

Hands down some of the best Italian food I have ever had - and we found it in Maui! The service was incredible, including the knowledge of our server on what my husband could eat that was gluten free. It is hard to find gluten free bread and Italian food that is good, but all of the food we ate at Matteo's was great.

Tyler Davis

Great dietary friendly menu, amazing service, and delicious food. I had the omakase which was creative and made me feel like I was in Japan. I also had a whole fish which they were able to make gluten free for me. It was delicious. I’d be a regular here if I lived in Maui.

Kmom

We have loved coming to Duke’s for years. Our family of 11 made reservations and I was skeptical I would be able to find anything to eat with them because my baby has a ton of food allergies. Thankfully I brought her own food, but was still amazed I could find anything for myself to eat that was dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free… Fiodor, I hope I am spelling his name right, is incredible. He was incredibly patient with me and helped me find something to eat. His whole service was amazing! I got the ahi with gluten free shoyu and white rice substituted. It tasted incredible! Instead of ordering something bland with all the sauces removed I got a very tasty meal. I was very thankful for that. The negative is for $49 it was only three small pieces of ahi. While I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was really hungry by the time we got home. For $49 you should really not go away hungry. The other dishes had plenty of food. Duke’s and really all of Waikiki has gotten so expensive though and they seem to have removed more affordable options from the menu. My cousin was bragging about the burgers and brown lager and neither are on the menu anymore. His prime rib was good, but really lean, not much fat. My husband’s huli huli chicken was fine, nothing special, but $30 something. The hula pie is to die for though. I went for a walk on the beach while they enjoyed their pie and get a break from the noise. It is very noisy under the roof area and with the loud music. It is way less noisy if you can sit in the lower outdoor area with no roof. Not sure how to get reservations down there. We have never gotten the privilege to eat in that area. Of course it is a breathtaking setting. We would go again for lunch or if the food at that price were more worth it or if they expanded their menu. The quality is fine, but not worth it at that price point. You are paying to sit on Waikiki and if that is worth it then go for it.

Brady Lucas

Great atmosphere and options for food. Casual dining experience with live music. Cauliflower crust is a great option for gluten free needs. Got the brewmaster and the Hunter. Both were unique pizzas with great taste.

Miceile Barrett

Amazing tacos and gluten free menu!!

Marina S.

Excellent dinner in Kauai. Very accommodating, attentive and professional staff. Many seafood, land and gluten free options. Our family ordered five different options and everyone was extremely pleased.

Melissa Stankovich

Mina’s Fish House was a home run, pricey, but worth every penny. The service was exceptional, food was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect with Hawaiian ocean views…what could be better!? Mina’s had plenty of gluten free options for me, which was an added surprise and plus. They even had warm bread for me delivered separately with homemade hummus. The octopus was the best I have had to date, the Marlin dip and homemade taro chips were great, and we ordered a whole fish that was perfectly deboned and served table side. To end the evening, Mina’s brought my mother who was celebrating her 80th birthday that night, a complementary dessert which made her day. If you are in Ko Olina, I highly recommend making a reservation at Mina’s. You won’t be disappointed.

Allison Johnson

I’m gluten free vegan. They made me an off the menu meal and it was delicious!

Dina Mitchell

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Experience I'm not new to spectacular foodie experiences throughout the world, and admittedly I'm very hard to please when it comes to cuisine because of so. Spago’s Maui impressed me! Starting with the accommodating friendly service, impressive presentation of the delicious food, and that unbeatable view - from the appetizers to the dessert... all nailed it. When you're in Maui, Spago's in the Four Season’s is a must. Whether you choose to bar dine or take a table overlooking the ocean you can't go wrong with either. My suggestions 👇🏻 🍣 Tuna Poke Cones 🐠 Japanese Hamachi 🍛 Pineapple Coconut Curry (show stopping perfectly balanced perfection) 🐓 Pan Roasted Chicken (trust me on this one, never would I reco ordering 🐔 at a seafood restaurant, this will be the BEST you’ve ever had, zoom in on that skin) 🐟 Smoked Marlin, heart of palm on a garbanzo purée, a work of art from Spago's corp visiting chef 🍞 Maui Onion Focaccia with Hawaiian salted 🧈 is worth the carbs and gluten! 🎂 Chocolate Macaroon 🧁 German Chocolate Soufflé was everything you'd expect and more The meal was so good I chose to revisit for a bar dine before catching my late flight. Yes, I'm been to Mama's, I’ve tried many food trucks, hole-in-the-wall, QSR, and Michelin stars in Paris and beyond, this place is not to be missed. Mahalo chef(s)

Sarah Nehring

Food, for the most part, is good. Wouldn't recommend the fish tacos, very dry, but the chicken street tacos and tortilla soup is very good. Service is good, the server was very knowledgeable. Asked about gluten-free options and let me know what options would be best.

Margaret and Kevin B

Our family of four enjoyed a sunset meal at this wonderful restaurant. We made reservations on a Wednesday evening. The atmosphere was intentional with a nice mix of energy and sophistication. Our server, Braxton, provided thoughtful service being attentive to the gluten sensitivity. We chose the Mixed Grill, Blackened Ahi, Miso Butterfish and Opakapaka. The food was well prepared, plates visually appealing and portions were satisfying. The signature dishes held up to their fame. Pricing set the stage for a celebratory dinner. Certainly, would return when in the area again.

Andrea S

After out whale watching tour, we stumbled upon this place, right on the beach and decided to have a late lunch. My husband enjoyed his gluten free coconut seafood chowder which was packed with seafood. I'm both gluten free and vegan and didn't see much on the main menu, so I ordered veggie side dishes which were AMAZING! The Kiawe Grilled Broccolini with Yuzu and crispy garlic was so good and the Honey Glazed Carrots were not overly sweet. They also use local produce and honey from the island. For dessert, we shared the Pono Pie which is mad from local bread fruit, coconut, nut crust and is gluten free, vegan and sugar free! I'd say that was pretty healthy : ) I'll definitely be back for those items next time I return to Maui. The outside dining area is on the sand with a great view. Fun, lively atmosphere and super busy.

Mark Hook

No frills restaurant with very good food, staff was very knowledgable and able to cater for our coeliac daughter (which we found to be a struggle in other restaurants around Waikiki). Food was lovely, great place for a quick meal.

Brian Hendricks

Food was great. The ahi was perfectly prepared. I am celiac and they were super good to watch out for my needs.

Maui Skateboarder

This place has great food and cocktails. The service was excellent. Home made pasta with gluten free options! This is my second time here. Previously, it was for their happy hour, which was good. The only thing I should like see change is an update to the interior design and decor. It's dated.

- “‪Thor‬”

They do have gluten free options and the server took great care to ensure all the food was gluten free! My wife’s food was not gluten free as you can see by the photo 😂

Jordan Filler

Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. I have celiac and they have really tasty gluten free options! We loved the ocean views.

Cole Sandberg

From someone who NEVER writes reviews... When you pair great taste with a waiter who was on top of his game, It makes for a great meal and what would be our normal go to for dinner out if we were locals! The great service started with Tony being extremely knowledgeable of celiac disease to the point of understanding cross contamination and being able to tell us which foods to avoid because of it! Not something we're used to back home. We ordered the Guava BBQ St Louis style ribs. They substituted the fries for garlic mashed without us even having to ask. The flavor of this sauce if you love a sweet sauce this one has an amazing flavor and has no spice/kick to it. Unfortunately the rack that was brought wasn't the greatest of quality of meat. We didn't ask for or expect anything to be done, we even turned down the replacement that was offered. Before we knew it, either the owner or manager was at the table insisting on making up for the toughness of the ribs. He had another half rack brought out and they were amazing.

Natalie @OTGFM

Great Gluten Free Options. Menu is not labeled but the staff is educated!

michelle reynolds

Best gluten free brownie on the planet. Top it with the sesame seed gelato.

Bungy Coaster

Had a large group, our reservation was handled fantastically. All the dishes we tried were great. Had some good gluten free options. Staff was very friendly and the views were amazing.

Emily Bourke

Food took forever to come out. My chicken marsala was extremely undercooked. The gluten free bread was just plain toast. For the price it was no where near the quality. Beautiful patio thats about the only good thing. Service was friendly but slow and non attentive for a “high end” restaurant. Seemed short staffed. Everyone in my group left feeling underwhelmed.

Anna Quinn

Appreciate the gluten free options

Bob

Stopped here during breakfast hours before heading out to catch flight out of Kahului Airport. Food and service were excellent. Ample free parking spaces are located back of the building. Gluten-free options are available. Will visit again when visiting Maui in future.

Jay Tkachuk

A nice restaurant right in front of the park that separates the residential area from the Brennecke and Poipu beaches. We had a Beach Burger with a gluten-free bun and the Seafood Risotto. Food is tasty, a bit expensive, but this is Kauai, so it’s expected. Live music was a nice touch.

Azrael Torres

Best restaurant in Kohala, maybe even best on the Big Island. My wife is vegetarian/ gluten-free, and I eats all kinda ish, and we both found something satisfying and yummy to eat. The vibes are chill, clean atmosphere, Hawaii music only. Servers were very attentive. Food was bomb. They have unique lilikoi drinks. I recommend the lilikoi mojitos. I brought my wife here for our anniversary and am so glad I did. We will be back for sure. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation for dinner! Just do it!