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The 13 Best Gluten-Free American Restaurants in Santa Barbara

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Updated Apr 2025

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Chad’s Cafe

Chad’s Cafe

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216 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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John Ward

So it's a pretty touristy experience. Brunch in the sun under an umbrella just off the beach? Check. Great food with little appetizer bonus? Check. (Blueberry muffin basket) People jogging by and a blonde waitress named Brooke with slight vocal fry? Check. But after driving up from LA all morning, that was what we wanted. In all seriousness, it was a great experience with unobtrusive gluten-free options. Will stop here again next time we are traveling through. Ymmv for locals, but the parking lot is almost empty and it's full, so people are walking here.

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Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

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35 State St a, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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Overall It a great experience. The server was great and very helpful. They have gluten-free substitutes for buns and pizza crust. You must stop here for a bite or a drink

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Islands Restaurant Santa Barbara

Islands Restaurant Santa Barbara

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3825 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

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Kevin Unterreiner

Great restaurant, comfortable patio, gluten free hamburger bun option

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The Lark Santa Barbara

The Lark Santa Barbara

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131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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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.

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Finch & Fork

Finch & Fork

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31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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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.

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