Top 50 Gluten-Free Seafood Havens Across California

zoe huse

I’ve heard such amazing things about this place so I was really excited to try it. I ordered my food on Uber eats so that may have made the difference with dine out. The pizza was OK, I didn’t love the cheese and there wasn’t a lot of sauce. However, the bread was great especially gluten-free. The fries were a little bit cold so that might be why they weren’t so good but I wasn’t in love. And the mac & cheese was OK. It was probably the best thing out of all three items that I tried. I just wish it had more cheese. I would definitely try it again, but would try different items or in person this time.

Chris Canning

I am so glad we discovered this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive and my sangria was perfect. I can't eat gluten so that fact that the restaurant is completely gluten-free was wonderful! I could eat anything from the menu! And my company, who can eat gluten, also enjoyed everything they had and didn't notice the lack of it. I also appreciated that the hand washing sinks were located outside of the toilets so patrons could wash hands without waiting for full facilities. We all had the Baja-Style Cod which we each thought was amazing, and started with guacamole and chips and ceviche. The portions were just right. I hope Copita opens in NY!!!

Sara Boesen

On a Thursday evening a few weeks back, we called in a takeout order. Originally I had ordered a gluten free pizza, but Alfredo called us back to notify us that they were out of gf dough. Instead, we opted for the following: the kids’ gluten free mac and cheese (I am cheesy), a side salad (such a deal!), and GF I Am Beloved (an elevated version of the classic mac with a brisket-like lions mane mushroom/butternut squash/Brussel sprouts situation. Talk about a flavor explosion! When we arrived, Alfredo explained the loyalty program - sign up and get $10 off your first order. He seamlessly allowed us to honor the offer on our visit. His thoughtfulness and customer service, coupled with the delicious food, made for a lovely evening. I wish there was a Cafe Gratitude in NYC because I would be there on a weekly basis for their clean eating, kindness, and good vibes! Also, I need the key lime pie ASAP.

Deborah Richardson

Dee Beutel

Always has gluten free pasta. Very nice. Inside atmosphere is charming. Great date spot. Prices are below average for the city but you can splurge on wine. I’m especially fond of the drip candles.

a ricci

Crowded isles where you can find all things Asian, fresh fish, inexpensive fruits/veggies. Don't expect specialty organic, gluten free, keto labels here.

Clarissa Maloney

Gluten free: menu was pretty lacking. Our rolls were a bit bland and they won't adjust their specials, such as the $70 for Two dinner, to incorporate gluten free options even when it's a simple swap. That enough soured me to not want to come back. I found it a bit overpriced for the food we got, considering it was plainer than the regular rolls but cost the same. Go elsewhere, like Kru or Fish Face. Servers were great, it's just an administrative issue on how they run their menu for those of us with special dietary needs.

Cynthia Jetson

BEWARE. The Gluten Free (GF) Labels on the menu mean GF options available for that dish, NOT that the dish is gluten free. Talk to your server about your order. I was excited when seeing the GF labels all over the menu, especially when seeing that most of those dishes involved pita bread. Sadly after talking to the bartender I learned that their pita is (obviously) not GF. Their rice pilaf also has soy sauce in it, so do not just assume the dish is GF even though they are labeled GF. Service was great and the food was good. Pricey, but normal for the gaslamp area and it was very tasty.

Maura Postlethwait

Everything on their menu aside from the crab cakes has a gluten free alternative! Also I asked the team and they also have a gluten free fryer. I chose the gluten free beer battered fish and chips and tried their kale slaw on the side it was delicious I can’t wait to go back and try their gf churros and other gf options! This is a hidden gem!

Julie Mierkey

This place was excellent. They not only have amazing cheese and wine options but you can get sandwiches and mac and cheese which can come gluten free. It's the first time since being diagnosed with Celiac I had mac and cheese which was so delicious. Our server was fantastic and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend and go back if we are up that way.

Shayaan Qazi

Husband and I treated ourselves to a night out and I'm still thinking about the food a week later. We normally do the sushi menu but this time we sampled a bit of everything else. We were lucky enough to catch their 20th anniversary menu and wow did it deliver. Our server was excellent and his recommendations were top notch. They are always extremely accomodating of my husband's gluten allergy and this time was no different. We can't wait to go back!

Rebecca Boyles

Delightful place that has great gluten-free options. I love the ginger pork!

Emily Boies

Lots of gluten free options

Jo Bunnell Thompson

The gluten free crab cakes were under whelming. Good service.

Malia Faith

Gluten-free pasta is not celiac safe (shared pasta water). Entrees like the salmon can be made 100% gluten-free.

Jeremiah Hoehner

Very good, fresh seafood with a beautiful view of the Bay, and a short walk from the USS Midway. They can make several dishes and sides gluten-free. Be sure to communicate that with your server. Our server was well-trained on this food allergen. Recommended to make reservations, especially if you want a table outside or a table inside with the bay view.

A.G. Vermouth

Tony's is great. Foggy Sunday evening awesome with a local band playing... of course... local covers of the Dead among tables full of all ages. Bourbon butter fried, loads of raw styles. Chowder and tacos are legit gluten free, celiac-friendly as well.

Ceboh Ndlovu

This place was great, the staff were attentive and kind. I ordered Seafood Fettuccine and it was amazing. My boyfriend is gluten free and he was catered for too!

Lila Mufti

Great friendly restaurant. Wished had more celiac friendly items on the menu but overall accommodated the gluten restriction. Food 10/10.

Palmira Martin

10/10 best lobster roll in town AMAZING gluten free bread <3

Ken Burgess

Very good food, but to me, it's a little pricey. Gluten-free food could b why.

Bob Ng

Had 3 gluten free dishes, 2 shrimp (on menu) and they were able to do fried rice gluten free. Service was quick except they were backed up on the fried rice service (sizzling plate served on table). Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Place often has a long line but it tends to go quickly. Saw Peter the owner a couple times grabbing food and bringing in various supplies.

Michelle Nguyen

We've been here quite a few times and every experience has been amazing! Great food and great staff! Every server we have had has been so kind and takes our gluten/shellfish allergy very seriously. Never had an issue :). Highly recommend this place!

May-Linn Paulsen

Key points: - I have celiac and did not get glutened by the meal, although the staff was NOT reassuring at all - Food was overpriced and $60 lobster meal was so bland the butter was the only worthy ingredient - they made the alcoholic drinks strong for the guy in our party, and weak for me, the female Food allergy: I had called ahead to ensure they could accommodate my celiac disease. The server said they had methods for preparing food gluten free yet he seemed oddly un-knowledgeable, just good at reciting facts. The people who actually brought the food out seemed offended that I double checked on the GF-ness of the meal, making me inquire harder and they did not offer more info than “yes it is GF”. I asked what procedures were used to make it GF, they responded “we have procedures in place”. Would not give out specific details although I kept asking, not offering me to talk to someone else like the chef or manager. When the food was given to us they didn’t point out that my food was GF, which I feel expensive establishments should, so they can reassure the customer with a food allergy. This is why we went somewhere expensive, so I can expect higher service and accountability. In the end I did not get sick, but that was not an obvious outcome based on interactions with the staff. I got the $60 lobster because, heck why not we never go out and they promised GF and good food on the beach. Blandest meal I have ever had, I’m pretty sure the rice and vegetables were frozen a long time because they were soggy and tasteless and mushy. The lobster was definitely not fresh, probably frozen before, and a tiny bit of old bay spice was added as the only flavor besides butter. I seriously expected a much grander meal and I don’t know how they can take pride in serving frozen lobster tail and destroyed soggy wild rice in a mush pile with tasteless unknown veggies mixed in, at the price of $60. Ridiculous. My husband and MIL got the seafood pot and it was so -over-flavored that they had zero seafood taste. Clearly Jake’s does not know how to cook or source ingredients, so they either add spice until the lack of good ingredients is not apparent, or just remove flavor altogether because why do they have to make a lobster meal good, it’s lobster. At least that is the feeling I am left with. Definitely not going back. We got a table right by the window on the beach which was nice. This was the only plus. My drinks were so weak I could just as well have gotten a soda, and they were expensive too. My husband got a mega strong martini. Not sure if the difference in strength per gender was intentional or not, but this also made the drinks a bit of a joke. Music was so loud even at the end of the restaurant that conversations were very hard.

Andrew Lutz

Highly recommend the halibut, shrimp, and crab, out of this world. One of the nicest restaurants I've ever been to. Beautiful views, right on the water. Complimentary valet service was excellent. Wait staff were kind and knowledgable; my fiancé can't have gluten or dairy and they expertly and carefully accomodated us. Will come again.

Dr. Nicole Irving-Hogan

During the holidays I went here twice. Once to meet with friends. I had the carrot soup and the wonderful ginger honey tea, which inspired me to start making it at home. The food was so delicious I had to go back. I wanted to try their breakfast. So Sunday morning after Christmas, i went back with family. They had a wonderful young jazz quartet who provided the most unexpected and best atmosphere during breakfast. Gluten-free pancake breakfast with tea and jazz.

A Richardson

I've always been tempted by the delicious smells coming from this place while driving through Crescent City, and on this trip, we finally decided to stop in. As someone who is gluten free, I reached out in advance via Facebook to ask about gluten-free options. I was impressed with how quickly they responded and appreciated that they offered several choices. We went for dinner and chose to sit outside, which offered a lovely view of the water. I ordered the jambalaya, and my husband had the grilled version of their fish and chips. The kitchen was kind enough to modify the dish, since the original was deep fried. We also shared a half order of fries as an appetizer, and I have to say—the fries were incredible! Perfectly crispy and well-seasoned. The jambalaya was flavorful and packed with meat, but the portion size was surprisingly small. If I hadn't filled up a bit on the fries, I would have left pretty hungry—and honestly, I was a little later on. My husband’s fish was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and he really enjoyed his meal. The prices felt a bit high for the portion sizes.

Dale Huntington

Got to go here for a gift and loved all the gluten free options. They even made us gluten free toast. The meat was so tender and I loved the 3 different 3 ounce steaks with the different toppings. Especially the crab. If we were to splurge again, we would definitely go back. And of course the view is gorgeous.

Brittany Colburn

Gluten-free and vegan Black Truffle Ravioli with peas, topped off with a gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake with coconut sorbet. Absolute perfection!

Analicia Riegert

Great food. Tomato bisque was so flavorful and they had gluten free pasta that was fantastic. It didn’t break apart and had a nice form bite. A few of the staff were rude which I didn’t appreciate. It took me out of the wonderful mood I was in when we arrived. I’d definitely be back for take out but not going to dine in.

Alex White

Lots of options marked Gf on the menu

Brian Gerrity

Amazing spot. Great food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Excellent gluten free pizza and pasta as well.

Brie Pfaffinger

Really beautiful restaurant. The outside garden and view are awesome. The inside is warm and inviting. Great for a date or celebration. Food was impeccable. And they are great for gluten free options. We were there just after sunset. We will be back to enjoy a sunset view soon

K P

Great selection of seafood. Allergy information is readily available including clearly marked gluten free choices on the main menu. Excellent location with a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Solid alcoholic drink menu. Prices are reasonable for being not only in San Francisco but located on Pier 39. I've been here twice, and if you decide to get a cocktail I would recommend spending the extra $3-4 to upsize it. You'll get more value that way!

Milly Wallace

Gluten free friendly. Gluten free soy sauce and they do up a non marinated chicken for me and do Gluten free fried rice. Sushi is great and always taste good and fresh.

Juan Garzon (OneGarzon)

Good variety of sushi and gluten free options.

John Feistner

Offered the halibut entree asking it be made gluten free. They crushed it. So good! Very aware of dietary issues. Great seafood! And they make a very good dirty martini with olives and Tito's!

Andrew Lee

Awesome neighborhood restaurant. Love their gluten free pizza. Nice touch to have outdoor heat lamps.

Andy Cupp

Came here to celebrate a dinner and needed something with seafood and great gluten free options. This had both! The seafood options were so plentiful and diverse -- in the course of our meal we had fried calamari, fresh oysters, crab legs, mussels, clams, and scallops, plus my partner had a meaty pasta. The food was fantastic. We also tried several different drinks; they all hit it out of the park. The service was good too (the servers switched around a ton which was weird, but they were all really attentive). And the views -- you can't beat it! Make sure you reserve a specific table/booth ahead of time so you get the best possible view.

Staci Kavanagh

Great place with fresh food that can accommodate everyone's needs; vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc..

Lauren Molyneaux

I have celiac and the menu is somewhat labeled with gluten free options, however the server was unsure about if their chips were fried in a shared fryer. I asked him to check with the kitchen and he didn’t - kept saying “should be fine to eat”. Regardless the meal I got was delicious.

Peter Hutchinson

Very nice meal, nice setting and great service tonight. I can't remember the name of our server, but she was very helpful and nice, especially when going through the Gluten Free options for me. Slight error on our part regarding the tip, but our server was very understanding and manged to her the tip she deserved. Would be very happy to go back.

Max S

Had the most wonderful experience. Luis was our server and he was so engaging and helpful. They took allergies/celiac very seriously. The service was impeccable - water was always refilled, new dinnerware between courses, plating of food. But most importantly every dish was a total delight to the mouth. While every dish was incredible, my absolute favourites were the Nikkei (tuna ceviche) and the limeña (upscale potato salad - I’m not doing it justice with my explanation). Truly a delight and would absolutely come back next time I’m in town! Thanks La Mar!

Dominick Smith

Success D.O.

I was linked to this place because of my many food intolerance. However, I couldnt understand why my stomach hurt after eating their delicious fried rice. I later found out that they cook everything in corn oil and I have to stay away from that. Aside from that, they have gluten free options and the food is very good.

Ankit Patel

Pacific Catch is an eco-conscious restaurant working hard to ensure the supply of sustainable sea produce to its customers. The restaurant is of modern design and has options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. There’s outdoor seating in a pleasant patio area, which they advertise as pet-friendly. It’s licenced, so it has a full bar with beer and wine selections to complement your meal choices. Although its speciality is seafood, a quick perusal of their menu reveals a wide range of international flavours, such as Japanese Wasabi Ahi Poke, West Coast Grilled Salmon, Mexican Grill Guajillo Shrimp, Korean BBQ Bowl Steak or Ribs and Hawaiian Teriyaki Grilled Chicken – just to name a few.

Jerilyn Larson

cozy venue with excellent attentive friendly service and delectable varied food options! gluten free and veggies options make me want to return forever. can't convey how wonderful our experience was.

Yvonne Jilderda

It’s so nice to get great gluten free sushi, even a California roll made with real crab!

Suki Skye

Super fresh and tasty! Our awesome server offered a gluten free menu when I mentioned it, which is amazing.

april

Gluten free pasta was yummy. I should've gotten the crab legs cut. Alot of seafood in the pasta. The crab fries were fried just right however the crab needed a bit more flavor. My drink was 😋 yum and my friend said her salmon was delicious. Prices are very resistant