Top 27 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Manhattan Beach

Claire B

Gluten free

Valeria Korolöva

“Joey” is one of our favorites, a vibrant spot that perfectly balances a laid-back atmosphere with an upscale vibe, making it an amazing place for both drinks and a full meal. Our server, Paris, was an absolute gem! She took us under her wing, ensuring we felt welcome and attended to throughout our visit. Not only did she make great recommendations from the extensive drink menu, suggested specifically about Italian wine, but she also went the extra mile to ensure that my mom received her gluten-free meal, as she has a gluten allergy. Paris was knowledgeable about the menu and provided fantastic options, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, with each dish beautifully presented, and we couldn't help but share a few bites around the table. Overall, our visit to “Joey” was memorable, thanks to Paris and the delightful atmosphere. We left feeling satisfied and eager to return for another round of red and extra spicy Margarita!

R Bran

Loved Rockfish Manhattan Beach! Location is great with ipen windows to the street. They have several gluten-free options, including fish selections. We opted for the Oregon Rock Fish, but they also have plenty of starters and seasonal specials like their amazing Butternut Squash Soup. Huge shoutout to our server and the kitchen for letting us split the soup! I'm cutting back on carbs for health reasons, and they happily split the soup into separate portions even though they typically don't. That way I could still enjoy their delicious butternut squash soup without going overboard. Great service and amazing food!

Megan K

Wide variety on the menu with gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free options for everyone! You can make your own plate or choose one of their premade bowls. Delicious choices. Great service as well, Manny was patient and very helpful!

Claire B

Gluten free options with good celiac understanding

Ashima Dogra

Delicious burger! The grilled chicken breast was so juicy! Also amazing gluten free menu.

Dana Berwick

Food was excellent. The server was great. The atmosphere was comfortable. I had a very relaxing and tasty meal here. I will be stopping again when I'm back in town. Many gluten free options and the server was extremely knowledgeable.

Barret Kendrick

Wild Cafe is a hidden gem with a warm, local vibe that makes you feel right at home. Their gluten-free options are impressive—not just available, but actually delicious. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. On top of that, the service is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. A must-visit spot whether you’re gluten-free or just looking for a great meal in a laid-back setting.

Carole C.

Good restaurant not far from the pier (be careful, it's a steep descent to get there!). The portions are really generous. Control of allergens by servers. A little strange to receive starters and main courses at the same time, especially when one person is served quickly and the other receives their dishes 5 minutes later. Order 2 similar burgers: - normal medium cooking - a bun-free (gluten-free) and well-cooked steak => The meats have been reversed :/

Kali

Ordered via DoorDash on my lunch break. This was my first experience with Lemonade and I was a bit disappointed. Half the food didn't look or taste nearly as good in person as it did in pictures. Mango chicken came with maybe 3 small chucks of mango on top. Sweet Potato, Mandarin & Pistachio and Snap Pea Edamame were just ok. I expected them to have more flavor especially the sweet potato. And portions were smaller than expected. Pineapple, Mango Lemonade was good but basically just tasted like lemonade. Not much pineapple or mango flavor. Positives: Food arrived hot and was well packaged. Smore brownie was moist and soft plus gluten free and dairy free! Curried Cauliflower and Hatch Green Chile Chicken had good flavor and chicken wasn't dry. I was also thankful for options to replace rice with greens or cauliflower rice.

Amy Fisher

Yummy yummy yummy you made a celiac woman full in the tummy.. I thank y'all so much! Unique meal and drink I'd love and such nice people!

Shanelle S

Fun chain with a vast menu (I believe there’s a secret one as well). I was eager to try the Ménage a Trois per the recommendation of a friend, and I’m glad I did. The sandwich was well made and the Dutch Crunch bread is impeccable. The chicken was tender and I really liked the sweet sauce. The meal was filling and I had some leftover sandwich to have for the following day. All of the employees were really friendly, and the wait was less than 10 minutes for a sandwich. Takeout is what most people who came seemed to opt for. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. They also do have gluten-free bread. Parking was easy as there’s a free small lot. There are dedicated spots for clean air vehicles. Credit cards accepted. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The employees were all super nice. This is a solid spot to grab a hearty sandwich.

Melia Hernandez

My husband, daughter and I had a really delightful dining experience for lunch. The service was great - both professional and friendly. Our server helped me pick my meal, I have a gluten sensitivity and asked for a recommendation because I couldn't decide. She did recommend something I had my eye on (shrimp and chx souvlaki) as a favorite but I wound up going with the Petra burger, sans bun - at which point she suggested, to my delight, a side of GF pita. The entire meal was so good! My husband got the gyro pita which he really enjoyed but I couldn't sample it, because there is gluten (bread crumbs) in the gyro which our server made sure to tell me - also something I really appreciated. Our 4yo daughter had a little of everything including our side of fries and liked it all! Thanks for a good meal and we'll definitely be back. Was so happily surprised by the GF pita, which was delicious.

Elise Martinez

Equal parts fantastic food and fantastic service. Will did a lovely job explaining the menu and specials, and we truly enjoyed every plate. The fig and prosciutto pizza was delicious, and the gluten free menu accommodations were equally tasty. I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu. The general manager was charming and it’s obvious that chef really enjoys creating works of art on every plate.

Jon Leahy

Wow!! You have to make reservations. We had lunch... started at 130pm, love a later lunch after the height of lunch rush. Small dinning room, giant smiles and great cocktails. We started with oysters on the shell, shrimp, and scallops all from the raw bar (shrimp was cooked). I can not remember the name but order the cocktail that has violet liqueur, so good. We then had two incredible dishes. You can not choose a bad dish, doesn't exist. If you are gluten free, staff is well informed and will guide you. Note it on your reso.

Nora Meléndez Alarcón

The gluten free pizza is absolutely delicious!

Katherine Klammer

Wow! Is the first thing that came to mind when I found this place. Just, wow. This beautiful little eatery sits on a very steep incline a stones throw from the ocean. Because of this, you get a very unique and fun, multi-level seating and order counter layout. The atmosphere is light, bright, creative, and comfortable. I feel like I'm chilling at home, but with a WAY better view and food! Don't even get me started on the food. Ok, I should probably talk about the food too...I had the avocado toast on gluten-free bread with a lavender latte and a maple pecan gluten-free and vegan donut. I've never had avocado toast adorned quite the way The Hive does it, but I'll never have it another way again. The tomatos and radish are a great touch. Absolutely delicious! The maple pecan donut has a cute flower petal garnish, very esthetically appealing. It somehow managed to taste better than it looked! Like a soft, cakey maple pecan pie with some vanilla for an extra layer of yum. I don't typically drink coffee, so my descriptors for this one aren't as whimsical. It's good, the perfect temperature, it'll definitely focus my ADHD for a few hours. The lavender flavor is subtle. The vibes, the view, the food, the staff, the service, the selection of all sorts of goodies including LOTS of gluten-free and vegan options are all really worth a visit here. Overall: 11/10 HIGHLY Recommend

Michael Anthony

Marilyn Perry

Excellent!! I had the gluten free blueberry scone and it was really delicious and my husband had the raspberry coffee cake which was also great. We are visiting but I am going to make a point of coming back for more pastry and the pizza!

Julie Herman

Great wine list and a great variety of different dishes on the menu! There are even gluten free options!

Dante Rosh

The gluten free chocolate donut and GF scone were amazing. Just pop the scone in the microwave and add a little butter and your mind will be blown.

Ryan Boyles

Great food, drinks and atmosphere. The lobster Tacos are a great gluten free option! The lobster roll is epic!

Amir Farrahi

Great breakfast with a lot of gluten free options!

Brandon Nolte

Delicious place to go for brunch. There's some soothing electronic music and nice lighting inside which give it a classy vibe. I got the short rib Benedict which was tender and savory. They also substituted the English muffins for corn tortillas (because I'm Gluten Free). Highly recommend this place.

Stephanie Aaronson

We came here for breakfast on a weekday and enjoyed a great atmosphere (relaxed, kind energy), and great view of the ocean under well placed umbrellas for shade, and (most importantly) delicious food. I’m gluten free and had huevos rancheros with their house made hot sauce. And their black coffee was the perfect start to the morning- a bold and bright morning blend.

Shanell Mosley

The open air restaurant is like Tulum meets Manhattan Beach. The waiter was great at making several food recommendations (and also suggestion how to have them prepared). Love that they serve 3 different salsa/dips/butter with hot flour tortillas. They also have corn tortillas if you’re gluten sensitive, like me. The carne asada (forget the name of the actual dish) was magical. The flavor was amazing and it was cooked perfectly.

M planetmike

Good service. Good food. Good location. Several sushi places to choose from near the pier. This one will not disappoint. Good for veggie and gluten free diets.