Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Monterey

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1599)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 32 times today

Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

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2. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 29 times today

Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open for 43+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as it has appeared on Guy Fieri's show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, beer wine and signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, Omelets and a variety of other breakfast specialities. As for lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. They are known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

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3. Schooners Monterey

4.5

Awesome(3017)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 31 times today

Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

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4. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(744)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 12 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

5. Fish Hopper

4.4

Awesome(3729)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 36 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

6. Passionfish

4.8

Exceptional(7205)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 28 times today

Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

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7. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1665)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 38 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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8. Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Pacific Grove

4.8

Exceptional(1300)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 25 times today

We are currently open for dine-in and outdoor heated sidewalk/patio.We are always available for curbside pickup.Welcome to Mezzaluna Pasteria and Mozzarella Bar. Chef Soerke and Amy invite you in to enjoy daily house made Pasta, Mozzarella and Gelato. We offer a full bar with specialty cocktails. Chef’s Specialties includeBuccatini Al’AmatricianaLinguini alla VongoleChicken Sausage LasagneSpaghetti CarbonaraGrilled Octopus Lamb Meatballs House-made CharcuterieGnocchi with Gorgonzola Dolce Sauce & Black Truffle OilLittle Gem Caesar Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano Raviloi di Manzo Pate di Anatra

9. Il Vecchio

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 32 times today

Located near the Aquarium, we offer a true taste of Italy with our homemade pastas and hand-picked Italian wines. Enjoy dishes crafted from cherished family recipes in a warm, rustic setting that evokes the charm of an Italian trattoria. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Il Vecchio promises an unforgettable dining experience with stunning bay views and exceptional hospitality. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" every year since 2011.

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10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.6

Exceptional(1938)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 23 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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Bernadettevip
Chicago / Illinois •82 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
such a great night, parking easy, rainy friday but still able to enjoy evening food amazing Giovanni extremely helpful and provided great suggestions Food came out in good timing and drinks just as tasty! Enjoyed the entire experience everything fresh
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Old Fisherman's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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Jane
California Central Coast •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love to take my out of town guests here. The Local’s menu is a hit and appreciate that Taste of Monterey wines no corkage fees are honored. The ambiance and view are wonderful! Everyone always enjoys dining here!
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Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.4
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Jamesvip
Los Angeles •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent every time we go!! The only thing better than the food is the warm, caring service. Outstanding and consistent; always my first and favorite choice when dining out.
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.7
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Sandi
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything about our dining experience was positively memorable. Food and service were outstanding. The best meal we've had during our trip to Monterey. I'd like to get the chef's salmon recipe...best ever.
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.5
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Julio
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Greeted with a warm welcome, our server was helpful and courteous all visit but the food was so delicious. Oh yeah I highly recommend a slice of cake or pie.
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Fisherman's Grotto

2. Rosine's Restaurant

3. Schooners Monterey

4. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

5. Fish Hopper

6. Passionfish

7. PortaBella Restaurant

8. Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Pacific Grove

9. Il Vecchio

10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

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