Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Normal Heights

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountySan Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkCollege AreaCoronadoDowntown

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8813)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 112 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

3. Wormwood

4.6

Exceptional(845)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 15 times today

Wormwood invites you to step into a bygone era, where poets, artists, and dreamers found inspiration in the Green Fairy. By night, we offer an elegant French dining experience, where each dish is crafted with passion, paired with curated wines and signature cocktails, and brought to life by our exceptional service. Whether in our cozy dining room, enchanting patio, or the hidden charm of our Secret Garden speakeasy, every evening is an unparalleled journey of flavor and hospitality.Now, we invite you to experience Wormwood’s weekend brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in a refined menu, sip on handcrafted cocktails and artisanal coffees, and let the soulful sounds of live jazz transport you to Belle Époque Paris. A celebration of indulgence, romance, and hospitality, brunch at Wormwood is a morning affair you won’t want to miss.

4. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(369)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 95 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

5. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 102 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

6. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1428)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 54 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

7. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7705)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 87 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

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8. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2690)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 17 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

A photo of Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant

9. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.6

Exceptional(4641)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 100 times today

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

10. Madi

4.7

Exceptional(449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Kensington

Booked 37 times today

Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015. Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

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Brisa
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely loved the energy and warmth of the restaurant! The dinner was outstanding. Extremely flavorful and creative, my only suggestion to make the dining experience top tier would be stronger dessert options. The servers were extremely helpful in making quality decisions, very attentive. Upon entering the restaurant would love a little more energy from hosts but doesn’t take away from the incredible atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back! Thing I found my new favorite restaurant.
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Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.8
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GibsonVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing meal, start to finish. Each course was perfectly executed.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The staff were friendly and extremely attentive. Of course the views were amazing, but the highlight was our server.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.8
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Guillian
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Truly a wonderful experience! It was a great way to celebrate my birthday. Great food and service, the ambiance and view was beautiful. We will definitely be back!
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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RandeeVIP
San Diego •237 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
we came for the Baja Dinner Series and each course was excellent. the Pacific Catch was my favorite. The wine pairings were excellent as well. we enjoyed the evening.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.6

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