Top 30 Gluten-Free Late-Night Spots to Enjoy in Santa Monica

Faythe Hansen

Our experience was fantastic. The food was amazing! My friend has a severe gluten allergy and pretty much all the food on the menu was gluten free (even the fried chicken!) and she was so excited. We went right before 6 and it was quiet and delightful but com 6:30 the crowd started to pour in and it became very loud. It was not anything that was truly bad but it did take away from the experience a little for me. Loved it though, will definitely go again!

Charlie Ratcliffe

Lovely service and ambience. Delicious gluten free bolognese and roasted salmon.

A A

Shockingly less then average- gluten, dairy, egg, soy and taste free. I would have said something but since we came here for a happy occasion I just left to never come back.

Jess Smith

This is a long time favorite of mine .. their Spanish latte... Sooooo good .. especially the strong version... Their food is ok... They run out of healthier options pretty early, even at 9.30am, such as breakfast burrito gluten free tortillas... So go there early if you need or prefer certain options...

Sté Phanie

A chill place to get quick and cheap Caribbean takeout food. There is no alcohol and lots of gluten free and vegetarian options! Very delicious. As a starter, try the nachos with bean paste… hmmm!

Natalie @OTGFM

Great gluten free options from bread on sandwiches to gf pancakes, the staff was educated and informed about gf. Bread was great and pancakes were so good!!

Julia Fry

When I went to Mel's, I was happily surprised that they had both gluten-free and vegan options. Also, my waiter, Jason, was very attentive to my needs.

Pumpkyn

Good food, but can take a while especially when they're busy. Haven't had anything I didn't like. For a main entree, their polenta & mushrooms is a good gluten free & vegetarian option. But I liked the diver scallops better (just gluten free) with a side of baby spinach. For appetizers, my favorite is their whipped eggplant. It's so tasty!!! And for dessert, their chocolate torta is the best!!! It's very rich and decadent. Chef's kiss.

Jacqueline Billings

The tacos are great, but if you have food allergies, STAY AWAY. I have celiac, and I spoke to the server, and had a relatively high degree of confidence that I could be accommodated. But after my meal, while waiting in line for the bathroom, I observed the kitchen put slaw on a plate of flour tortillas, look at the ticket, and then proceed to dump the slaw BACK INTO THE PREP LINE. I have to do a lot of research to go to restaurants and understand that I eat out at my own risk. But a busy Chipotle manages cross contact better than this, and I did end up very sick (shocker). FOH talks a good game, but this restaurant does not take food allergies seriously, and is not safe if you have one.

Cig Guti

It's a burger place with a personal touch. Servers bring your order to your table. It serves gluten-free bonds.

Rebecca

Such a great Cheesecake Factory! Manager was incredible. Food is always enjoyable and so is the cheesecake 😊 they have a bunch of gluten free options as well as gluten free cheesecake options!

Kat

The most amazing bread outside of Europe! If you love eating real and healthy bread, come here. They are using Italian flour to make their dough and you can taste the quality! My friend who is allergic to gluten, can eat their country loaf. A must try!!

Mateo Fenoglio Hernandez

It’s amazing Has a huge menu From brunch chicken and Waffles to tacos Pizza Pasta Salads you name they Got it and if your vegan they have a page just for you and Gluten free options galore and a full bar Crazy good food and service

Kia M.

My daughter and I stopped by this place while we were killing time before the Barbie movie began, so we decided this was the spot to sit down and eat dinner. Good decision as the quesadilla and the tacos were really good. I ordered the gluten-free quesadilla and I wish I could have brought the tortilla shell that he used home because that was the best taco shell ever. And I mean ever. Better than gluten, even! The customer service was great, and I don't even know how he did it by himself with all those people in there, but he somehow remained attentive to our table as well. My only complaint is that I wish they weren't so shy with the seasonings, but at least we had the two choices of sauces to fill in the gaps.

Laurel Clark

Great experience at Patrick's Roadhouse. It is a very laid back restaurant with fun, very unique decor. We sat outside, there were heaters but it was pleasant out so they turned them off for us. My friend had gluten free pancakes and I had the breakfast burrito with no meat along with a slice of pie. We did wait a while for the food but it was worth it. Prices are perhaps a little high but the food is worth it.

Alizen

Massilia is a French restaurant nestled in Santa Monica near third street promenade, featuring a cozy interior and an intimate patio. Our group ordered the steak frites and lamb shank and both were quite delicious. Unlike most steak frites, the steak was thicker and you were able to select the temperature as well. The fries were perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. You have the option to get a chimichurri or bearnaise sauce, both of which are excellent options. The lamb shank is a gluten free meal and was so soft it pulled right off to the bone! In terms of cocktails, La Française was a clear winner. Anything with St. Germain is an obvious choice. Our server was very friendly, also French, and such a delight throughout the meal service. I definitely recommend dining here for modestly priced options with great ambiance. (32/50--2024)

Emily Simmons

Richard Leuchter

Vito strikes again!! I've been to both Mother Wolf and Felix in the past month, and can confidently say that Vito has BETTER pasta than both these places! I didn't even know it was possible to make gnocchi with as light and pillowy a texture as Vito does, and the pesto sauce is the creamiest and most delectable that's ever graced these tastebuds. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and fits right in with the cozy Italian atmosphere (though it can get a little loud in the main dining room). Vito himself also assured me that the entire menu is keto and gluten friendly-- I don't know how they do it! Anyone looking for a 5 star classic Italian meal must come here.

Puja Sheth

Beautiful location as they're only a few blocks from the beach. The warm wood tones are inviting and friendly. The staff is welcoming and attentive. The food always smells delicious when you walk in. There is always a lingering smell of char or smoke in the air, which wets the appetite. Definitely a delicious meal, and I've been here several times. If you have dietary restrictions, please read my additional comments about vegetarian and gluten free options.

Gabriel Stranahan

First, the ramen itself- the broth was creamy, the noodles were excellent, the meat was tender and delicious, and the egg was cooked to perfection. They offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options for noodles, broth and toppings, while keeping their basic dish pretty authentic. Everything else from the laid back atmosphere to the excellent service is icing on the cake!

Tommy Canton

Great guy, great pizza. Dealt with the gluten free crust and olives I asked for 👌

Eric Robello

5 first bites out of 10 were almost all fat, tortilla was like trying to cut paper or cardboard, my hand began to hurt from pressing so hard to cut it so I gave up and got a steak knife. Well, you're thinking: you could pick it up and just bite it right? Yes, tried that, super greasy all over my hand, guess that's why they put the paper under everything, either to absorb some of the grease(?) or to make it easier for them to clean,(?) not just to make it slide around as you struggle to cut through stale tortilla. The WHOLE POINT of eating out is to have THE RESTAURANT do the heavy lifting, not to inconvenience the customer to make it easier on those working! I hate the attitude of this place: it's better for them to charge you first, sucker you into giving a bigger tip than you would after you experience the poor food and service. Seats and table were dirty. Straws for drinks are NOT PROTECTED from CONTAMINATION by a paper wrapper, and TOUCHED BY EVERYONE who tries to get one from the glass full of straws they set out FOR YOU TO HELP YOURSELF TO. GROSS! And if they think THAT'S ok, what OTHER HIDEOUSLY DISGUSTING things are they doing in the kitchen!? Silverware seemed clean, but spotty, like they're using the cheapest soap they can... The whole experience had way too many red flags... They charge you for the meal first and ask for a tip, you order by queuing up at the bar, so kind of a fast food experience. Learned my lesson, I'm never tipping before I get the food and service again, they've obviously found they get better tips BEFORE people experience the food and service.... Poor service, had to go get the steak knife myself, asked what kind of tortilla it was, regular, not some weird gluten free or something as I suspected for this area and the atmosphere they're trying to project, so they're just serving up stale, average food in what looks like an upscale setting, but not worth what they're charging for it. $10 specials seemed like a good deal until we saw what we got for it, two TINY fried tacos that were incredibly average that had barely any meat/ingredients for my wife, and a "burrito" 1/4 the size of any burrito I've had before. Ah well, I'm trying to lose weight anyway, this way I won't have to wrangle leftovers, so I tried to be positive about it... But... My birria beef was barely shredded, causing me to have to practically do surgery to separate the huge gobs of fat from the beef, and struggling again to carve off a piece of beef from the huge chunk. And they CHARGE $5 for a small plate of stale hard tortilla chips and salsa, so we ended up paying $50 for this meal when we would have enjoyed fast food more than this nonsense. I was literally SAWING through my tough burrito like WOOD to carve off a huge chunk. I left one bite behind I was so disgusted and fed up with the whole experience, and to signal them something was wrong, but they already had my money, so I doubt they care. Unless you're working nearby and willing to pay the premium for average food and location, you'll have a better experience somewhere else. Comically bad. SO BAD that I have to think a lot of, if not the majority, of the good reviews are fake... Especially supposedly foodies raving about this place? No way. Maybe if they just THINK they're foodies but have bad taste? I just don't believe it, and we all know there are fake review service businesses... I mean, if your TWO specials BOTH suck...

Michael Jones

Came in requested gluten free bun for 3 burgers. They did not follow instructions and still put it on regular bun. I have celiac and I don't feed it to my nieces because of how severe it is with me ordered 3 burgers and the manager Luis picks up with a heavy accent get rude refuses to give the corporate number and then hangs up because I was having a hard time understanding him. He kept cutting me off and over speaking me instead of fixing the issue he chose to not even acknowledge the mistake.

Luther Birdzell

Sublime balance of flavors and texture. Mom and I deeply enjoyed their flawless execution of eggplant parmigiana (epic), wild arugula salad, Dover sole, gluten-free vongole, and black truffles over homemade pasta. Italian food this good if very, very hard to find.

s m

Absolutely delicious! I got the gluten free blondie, mint lemonade, and salad with salmon add on. The lemonade was tasty, but I didn't taste mint. The food dishes were amazing! I definitely would recommend coming here! Pretty location, friendly staff & ample parking!

Anthony Soucar

Great place. Friendly staff. Gluten free options.

Shahar Shahar

Surprisingly good!!! Loved every dish we took (Cobb salad, the burger (gluten free bun) and pork tacos - all very recommended). Great prices, great cocktails, great service.

Janine Negrin

We love their tacos. The best beans and salsa. Vegan and gluten free

Kaitlynn Masters

Seaside on the Pier was great. We sat on the rooftop and had a wonderful evening. Chef David was very accommodating since I have Celiacs.. highly recommend this place.

Andrew Walker