Top 15 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Enjoy in Santa Barbara

Marley Jay

I love this place so greatly, when I lived downtown I would eat here on the regular. The best thing is it is very inclusive of most diets and has a pretty nice selection of vegan and gluten free items, including at some times of year seasonal cakes and pies.. yumm.. However, today in summertime, their were more choices in the salad and entree bar; including some delicious looking pasta salads, and did I mention how high quality all the ingredients are? Today I kept it simple, and got the gluten free vegan snickerdoodle cookies. They are like puffs of sweet satisfying heaven. I can have few with a small latte and just allow my mind to travel and vacation for a moment. The latte which I had for their, in a cup, making it all the more cozy was divine. Steamed well as for the almond mylk, and had a lovely sweet nutty flavor to the espresso. Very quick service btw. Thats the beauty of this place is you can go and get a latte and nosh, or an entire meal and perhaps some wine.. I will keep coming back and have heard the best things about the owner, thanks for such a delectable space🙏🏽

Joe Lewis

Delicious traditional taco place in a dedicated gluten free environment. Just great tacos. 😋🌮

Grace Parkey

Beware! While I’ve always enjoyed Finney’s food and their many gluten free options, the last three times I’ve dined here my boyfriend and I have gotten horribly sick. Unfortunately will never eat here again. We last ate here on Wednesday 4/9/25 and spent the entire next day sick, my bf had to leave work due to vomiting and I had to leave school from nausea and stomach pain that lasted until Saturday morning. Food and price is not worth the aftermath.

Amir Lidgi

Great place for dinner, food was tasty, drinks were great. More than that the place is Gluten free friendly, we have celiac and waiters were very knowledgeable, knew about cross contamination, and recommended accordingly on dishes that will suit us. Gluten free sushi!!

Kevin Unterreiner

Great restaurant, comfortable patio, gluten free hamburger bun option

Mina Sardashti

Delicious food all around. Everyone’s dishes were prepared perfectly, and the gluten free pizza was good, too. Service was super friendly.

Brett Rietveld

Had gluten free options. My girlfriend is celiac and she enjoyed the fries and the cake. Has fun nights like live music or bingo

Marlene Mounce

Great vegetarian cheese with meats for dairy free folks, tastes like real cheese, gluten free crust if you want, they’ve thought of everyone, excellent flan, fresh salads. Friendly service and cool decor. You’ll love it.

Wick Ludwick

Blaze pizza never disappoints. I’m gluten free and their options for that are great. Plus, they make the pizza exactly how I want it. I’m not sure why I don’t eat here more often.

Terri Arnold

Had a fabulous meal here on the patio, which was very peaceful on a Friday night. By contrast, the interior was very lively, crowded and noisy. Great food. Wonderful, friendly service. Favorites were the crudo and beef carpaccio. Least favorite was the chicken paella but only because the amount of paprika was overpowering (I’m not a paprika fan). Looking forward to visiting again. Very easy for celiacs and gf eaters.

Katherine Bartels

Had dinner here with 6 people for family. Outside on heated patio. We brought our dog. It was great! Loved the food, came out fast, good portions, good value for money, nice and attentive staff. We would happily go back! Also the fact that it’s almost entirely gluten-free was a big benefit for our group. We like it all, especially the crab cakes, chicken Milanese, and branzino.

Matthew Bennett

Mesa Burger is a buzzy, lively little restaurant with patio seating, shoehorned into the Mesa strip shopping center. Excellent burgers of many kinds, and supportive of gluten free diets. They also have an unadvertised build-a-burger option.

Mullimom

Delicious.. perfectly cook Black Cod. The swordfish was equally executed flawlessly. The cool vibe and attentive service make this a great spot to dine when in Santa Barbara. Gluten free was also very easy to order with many options marked on the menu.

hannah elliott

the best gluten free gnocchi! they can turn any dish except for the ravioli gluten free

Cynthia

This is the best restaurant in Santa Barbara! I had the best experience with service, food and the overall experience! They are very familiar with gluten free options! I highly recommend it and will be back! 👏👏👏. Eva was so welcoming and lovely. Omar was an outstanding waiter and very attentive!

Patricia Augustus

Majo Muñoz

It has several gluten free options! Very good service and everything delicious

Alicia G

Loved the food, atmosphere, and our server Zack was amazing! I am gluten free and Zack was very knowledgeable and reassured me that he would take every precaution to ensure my meal was gluten free. We got the ahi tuna crudo, butter leaf salad, and catch of the day which all had excellent summer flavors and were the perfect portion sizes. Definitely recommend.

Silvia g

The best sushi I've ever had! And we had to eat gluten free and the waiter was great with recommendations and making us feel safe eating our meal! Will definitely be back!

Tricia Davis

The store is always busy, love that I can get a lettuce wrapped gluten-free burger. The fries aren't that great but at least I've learned to order them crispier.

Kylie Van De Wyngaerde

The best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had. Bartenders asked me for all of my allergies and have a dairy free option on the menu that is amazing.

Jim Z

Food is top notch central/south American. Not just plain mexican; great variety and very tasty Almost everything they have is gluten free. Tortillas are made fresh with your food. Don't be scared off by the outside appearance. Small and looks like a dive. I wish they were near my house; I would be there several times a week!

Steve L

Popular restaurant and bakery in downtown Santa Barbara. Great place for breakfast on the weekends. A wide variety of Danish baked goods along with some other non-Danish items. Some gluten-free items also available. All the baked items I’ve tried were good to very good. Depending on the item, you may be able to ask for a small taste before purchase. Many items available by the piece for dine- in or takeout, as well as entire baked items such as pies, cakes, and large pastries. Special occasion cakes can also be pre-ordered, such as birthday cakes. Indoor and outdoor dining available, with outdoor dining being a good place to people watch as this block tends to be somewhat busy with pedestrian traffic. Parking available via multiple nearby public lots off of Chapala Street and Anacapa Street. Boutique shopping also available in the nearby La Arcada shopping center.

Lily Heidger

Pizza here is amazing and vegan + gluten free options are great, but $5 EXTRA for vegan cheese is a crime, especially when it's replacing dairy cheese.

Samantha Imholt

Wonderful dinner. Stopped by while passing through on a Monday evening mid March 2025 after Grand Prix. Amazing food, catered to gluten allergies and best drinks and dessert I’ve had in months. I hope to return every time I pass through after the races. Just absolutely incredible!!

Lorraine Haataia

I chose Empty Bowl because most noodle places can accommodate vegans, but I discovered that they didn’t really have a dedicated vegan dish. I was craving rice noodles and veggies, and the staff was very accommodating. The person who took my order was patient and helpful when I requested no tofu and extra vegetables. However, I was disappointed with the dish I received. It was mostly noodles, with fewer vegetables than I would expect after requesting extra. The sauce was also much saltier than I prefer. They also didn’t have many gluten-free options, and when I asked about MSG, the person taking my order wasn’t sure if it was used in the food. Since I prefer to avoid MSG, this was a concern for me. I do like the community atmosphere of the food court, as it’s nice to have options that cater to both me as a vegan and my husband, who isn’t. However, the space was quite tight, and with sports games playing, it was louder than I’d prefer. A little more quiet and space between restaurants would enhance the experience.

Emily Lee

Kristen

Oh my gosh. Amazing. Fala Bar always goes above and beyond for gluten-free vegans. We love Fala Bar!! ❤️

Katarzyna van der Weijde

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Jason Morales

I'm not used to eating at Gluten free restaurants, but this place had some surprising dishes. First off, wasn't too excited to be going here in the first place. Not much looked appealing. Ordered the salmon. And I was pleasantly surprised. It was very tasty. Also had this Kung pow cauliflower appetizer (I hate cauliflower) that was so delicious. Wow, so good! Overall, it was a great experience.

J

Solid place for gluten-free and regular pizza. We love the dry rub wings! Salads are huge. There's a back patio, and space for larger groups. Plus, the staff here are incredibly kind. No it's not downtown, it's a neighborhood place. Makes it even better. Try their special pizzas! 😋

Linda Bis

Had a really good gluten free pizza.

Yarin Roth

They have a gluten free bun!

Curly Bee

Mouthwatering food, a charming atmosphere, and outdoor dining with sustainably sourced ingredients (organic and wild-caught). A heaven for those seeking dairy-free and gluten-free options. Exceptional service.

Paula B

First time here. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful even though it was extremely busy. The chips and salsas were very good and gluten-free. I had the chicken enchiladas. I requested extra sauce and sliced radishes. It was delicious. My companion had the steak fajitas, the meat was cooked to perfection but it was a bit bland. On the plus side they have lots of gluten-free choices.

Elizabeth Hambleton

Himalayan Kitchen is one of my fiance's and my favorite places to eat in Santa Barbara. It offers utterly delicious (and reasonably priced!) Indian and Nepalese food. The atmosphere is nice, the servers are friendly, and the place is always impeccably clean. They have tons of vegetarian, vegan, ad gluten free options, so it's ideal for a group. 6 out of 5 stars!

Jack Kintsel

Very Good Gluten free 🍕, Nice Atmosphere, Very Good Service!

Joni Shimabukuro

Food was delicious and good gluten free options! Husband had tofu scramble and loved it. Warning the portions are huge so have an appetite! Server was super friendly and very helpful with explaining the gluten free options.

Tim Jones

The atmosphere here is fantastic. Even though it was overcast when my gf & I attended, it was still fantastic. Service was great. Our server knew the menu we'll and helped my gf choose something that was gluten free. Bloody mary & and Mimosas were great. A lot of heaters in the outdoor dining area to keep you warm along with a glass sea wall.. Once you're done with your meal, you can go for a walk on the beach. Place is dog friendly.

Emily

Lovely little brunch cafe! Full coffee and alcohol bar. They also have a few menu items for gluten free and vegan. Top notch food.

Laura Rix

David Westgard

The ribeye is excellent. My wife likes the Bolognese. She says the gluten-free pasta is very good.

Paul Crow

We go there for the gluten-free crust, must try

Mellisa Limas

A friend and I went for a morning hike and stopped here for a little snack. She got the gluten free blueberry muffin and I got the toast with butter and jam . The sourdough toast is impeccable. The raspberry jam was delicious.

Ofir Korkin

Excellent food, courteous and very pleasant service. Fair prices, many gluten free options. One of the best Indian restaurants we tried in America.

olmyster911

Friendly staff. Good gluten free options.

Francisco Saez

Outstanding gluten free option.

Lillian Wynn

Edgardo Avila

I was so pleased from when I looked for restaurants in Santa Barbara all the way to paying my check. They have good pictures for the menu online, so we picked this place over at least 4 other places that popped up on my search. Juvencio greet us at front and took us immediately to a table. The place is very clean, has its own relaxing ambiance. All the personnel was great and Juvencio was our server. My waifs and I learned that the place has been open for over 28 years and after our experience we now know why. Food was delicious, I love good Italian food but never been to Italy, my wife has and says she approves on the taste and the quality of the food. I had scampi and she had salmon with gluten free fettuccini Alfredo. I’m still having my leftovers because the portions are large. Overall, we had a great experience and look forward to coming back when we are in Santa Barbara again.

Raymond Collins

Great food and awesome service! They were very accommodating to my fiancé's dairy and gluten allergies. We'll definitely be back!