Trying to stick to your gluten-free regime while vacationing on O’ahu? We got you! We’ve done the homework on the best GF options at all the popular restaurants. We can’t guarantee these are OK for those with celiac disease, so please check with the chefs if you have a serious reaction to gluten.
2699 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki (808) 924-2233
Located at Queen’s Surf Beach, on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Enjoy a nice stroll through Waikiki to sit outside and enjoy fresh food at this family-owned and operated cafe. It appears to be a snack bar but don’t be fooled, because they're whipping up some delicious and refreshing food and they've got some of the best views in all of Waikiki. The whole North Shore pineapple smoothie is a good place to start. The vegan menu is plentiful and the gluten-free options are noted with the GF on the menu.
Open daily 8 am to 8:30 pm, and are grateful for your business.
2919 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, (808) 732-3330
Pick one of the hearty omelets or other egg dishes and opt for rice (the local favorite) or potatoes versus toast, and you’ve got a tasty gluten-free breakfast at this bustling, award-winning cafe. At lunch, a half-dozen salads with ample proteins—roasted chicken and avocado, pan-seared salmon, and seasoned ribeye steak among them—should fit the bill.
Open daily 7 am to 3:30 pm.
2 North Hotel Street, Honolulu (808) 369-1390
Winner of the 2022 James Beard Award, this delicious restaurant is the creation of a husband and wife duo. It’s Brooklyn, New York, meeting Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. This food is arguably some of the best you'll find on O’ahu. This team knows what they are doing. American-style dishes, fresh fish, mouthwatering appetizers, and a great cocktail list, Fete is a must-visit while in Honolulu.
Open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm. Reservations Recommended. Closed Sunday.
3392 Waialae Ave, Honolulu (808) 797-9177
These vegan chefs are some creative ladies! Located on Waialae Avenue, in the cute little neighborhood of Kaimuki, they're cooking up some special vegan meals you can enjoy there or grab and go. It's a various selection, from bentos to mushroom melts to sweet treats! It’s tasty and good for you, with plenty of gluten-free options!
Hours are Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. They’d be delighted to serve you. Order online and swing by and pick it up!
66-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa (808) 200-2964
This hip spot is a chef-owned-and-operated local favorite on the North Shore. The bar that peeks into the open kitchen, and there's plenty of fresh air seating on the front deck. The dishes are Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired. The service is fantastic, and the cocktail, beer, and wine menu is on point. Let the professional staff know about your dietary restrictions and allow them to guide you through the selections on their tapas menu. It’s a perfect spot to grab a meal in Hale’iwa town!
Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, and dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm. Open for Sunday Brunch from 11 am to 2 pm. Closed on Monday.
3452 Waialae Ave, Honolulu (808) 737-6000
Ed Kenney and Dave Caldiero are to thank for the delicious locally sourced food that’s coming out of the kitchens on the corner of 9th and Waialae for nearly two decades. Mud Hen Water is a stylish corner spot, with a large outdoor seating area, and it’s pup-friendly. The staff here is friendly, but the food here is an experience you won’t have at most other restaurants. The vibe is hip, the menu is innovative, and the ingredients are local. Go with a party that likes to share this menu is best-experienced family style, and there are so many good dishes that you may want to keep ordering. For all those reasons, Mud Hen Water is at the top of the list of places to try in Honolulu.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, pau work from 2 pm to 5 pm, and dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm. Sunday brunch is from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Closed Monday.
1131 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu (808) 367-0645
The sister restaurant to Dagon, this downtown location features more amazing Burmese cuisine. Take a culinary journey and try some of these spicy and savory salads and curries. Bring your friends, you’re going to want to try a bunch of these dishes.
Open for dine-in and take-out Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. Closed Sunday.
655 Ke’eaumoku St #109, Honolulu, (808) 942-5350
This is one of Honolulu’s best-kept secrets. It’s in a hidden little back alley location, it’s a small space, and it’s usually filled with some of Hawaii’s restaurateurs and foodies. It’s rumored the chef is the tempura master on the island. There are plenty of things to choose from, so come hungry!
Open for Sunday dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm. Lunch is served Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 2:30 pm, and dinner from 5:30 pm to 11 pm. Closed Monday.
2065 South Beretania St, Honolulu, (808) 888-7678
This fully plant-based restaurant has raving reviews and longgggg wait times, so definitely make reservations! Honolulu is a pretty healthy city, and good healthy food is worth its weight in gold. These guys are pretty much serving culinary gold; it’s so tasty you’ll have a hard time believing that there’s no fish or meat you’re consuming. It’s just exquisitely executed Japanese culinary techniques that transform these plants into culinary art!
Available for take-out and dine-in Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 pm to 10 pm.
3571 Waialae Ave, Honolulu (808) 734-3443
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, find them all at To Thai For, known for serving authentic, not watered-down Thai food. A great thing about this cuisine? Most curries, rice noodle-based dishes, and desserts like mango with sticky rice are naturally gluten-free.
Open for lunch every day but Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm and for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. Closed Tuesday.
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