Duke's La Jolla

Our waiter, Jake, did an excellent job telling us what and how things can be prepared for my celiac daughter. He had the kitchen pan grill the fish for her tacos so that there would be no cross contamination on the grill. Then, he substituted the tortilla chips (because of possible CC) w steamed vegetables. He also had his manager double check everything before it was brought out. It was obvious he took it all very seriously. And, he was super excited to share that the Key Lime Pie is certified gluten free.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Waiter was very kind and took Celiac request seriously. They have a protocol in place for allergies that includes alerting the manager, head chef and kitchen staff. My Celiac son loved his gluten free bun and cheeseburger so much he ordered a second. The rest of our party also loved our food, plus it’s a beautiful setting!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Not a great experience. Very few options. When my fish finally came out it was not clearly marked as GF and was as bland as could be. Zero taste. Found a sauce in the bottom of the plate under the fish and rice, but no waitress to ask what it was for 30 minutes. I ended up not eating my dinner because it was cold before I could figure out what everything was (and it was $50 for no taste). The GF key lime pie was good though, but really sweet.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Yummy steak and beautiful view!! A few items on the menu are marked GF and the server was knowledgeable. Food was delicious and no issues!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

After reading the reviews I brought the family here. I asked the hostess about gluten free. Her answer was that they had “maybe two things and they aren’t very good”. Definitely not willing or interested in being accommodating.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Chef accommodated my celiac by making me filet mignon that had not been marinated. It was outstanding!!! Everything was amazing and the service was very friendly! Highly reccomend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very knowledgeable. The server told us that they take gluten free very serious and their manager has to watch the food being made! The food was delicious and neither me or my husband got sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome options! Great staff, perfect for a night out

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had a few options clearly noted as gluten free so it was easy to choose. Got a burger with gluten free bun. Meal was pretty good but bun was a little brittle like a lot of gf buns and kinda feel apart. Aside from that, great service, good food, stellar views!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Limited options but the vegetarian red curry was delicious!

Excellent food & great service! They went above & beyond to cater to my food allergy, preparing my eggs Benedict in a separate area as to prevent cross contamination. Several gluten free options on the menu & the seared ahi was the best I've ever had hands down.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

A few gluten free menu items noted on the menu. Amazing food. I had the shrimp cocktail & roasted Mahi fish.

Celiac friendly?

Yes