Leilani's on the Beach

17 recent ratings
$$ • Hawaiian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos
Safety Rating
15 ratings

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2435 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
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Celiac

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No dedicated fryer anymore. Verified with the kitchen.

They do have GF buns, both my extremely sensitive daughter and I did not get sick having burgers with rice.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 6 days ago read full review

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Staff were well aware of celiac - gf burger buns as well as taco options. Dedicated gf fryer for fries.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I am celiac with DH, very sensitive! I got the Cobb salad. It’s pretty much the only thing I felt safe with. They do have a GF bun for burgers. Chips and fries do NOT have a separate fryer. I did not get any symptoms from eating the salad.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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/None

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

— Average

Updated 1 month ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Hawaiian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


Gluten-Free at Leilani's on the Beach
Steak with wedge salad! Delicious!!
Fish tacos with side of cole slaw and a glass of vino... plus the sunset view!!
Herb roasted catch of the day with veggies and potaoes (upstairs dining room)
Macadamia Nut Hummus Platter
Happy Hour Pork Tacos
Prime Rib
Seared  Sesame Ahi
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Celiac

Leilani's is OPEN!!!!

2 years ago

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Overall Rating

Review


Food and drinks were terrible. Don’t waste your time at the Hawaiian Ruby Tuesday.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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/None

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

— Poor

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Our server knew exactly what could be made GF on the menu and exactly what was cross-contaminated. When I double checked that the tortillas I got with my fish tacos were corn, she assured me they were, and a couple of minutes later the manager came to reassure me as well. Feels good to have a knowledgeable and conscious staff.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing experience! There wasn’t much marked gluten free options but our waitress was more than willing to go through the menu with me and let me know what was safe for me to eat. I got the cheeseburger on a tasty gluten free bun and fries and fried in a separate fryer!! Also got Lei’s lemonade the waitress was aware that the mixing had gluten so she switched it to a mix without. My boyfriend had a nut allergy also got a Mai Tai and the waitress was aware of almond liquor that they use so she also switched the liquor in his drink. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and I appreciated how she looked out for us. I

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The servers were very knowledgeable and made me feel safe eating there. My food was great and I didn’t get sick!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They are very knowledgeable about Celiac and cross contamination. They have several gluten free options. We felt very safe eating here and the food was delicious.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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There is not a lot marked GF on the lunch menu, but servers are knowledgeable and pointed out other options I could have with modifications.

For example, they have GF buns for burgers, sandwiches, etc. but that’s not marked on the menu.

I had the fish tacos for lunch. Subbed out taco chips (shared fried) for fries.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Again at Leilani’s, enjoyed the Kalua pork tacos with corn tortilla and a side of French fries. Enjoyed the meal very much. Server was very knowledgeable about gf options.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Very fun and knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed fries that are from a dedicated fryer and their drinks are always good. Quite a few options for a beach bar, very impressed will be back!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Next to the Westin resort. Great experience!! Separate fryer just for fries. Burger very good and gluten free bun. Definitely will be back!!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Favorite restaurant on Maui. Food is impeccable and the staff is very knowledgeable. I’m not sure there’s a separate fryer as others have said, but they will tell you what’s safe to eat.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the fish tacos for lunch at the beach bar. The waitress was aware of cross contamination and suggested fries from their dedicated fryer instead of chips that are made in a shared fryer. The food and drinks were great and they were also able to accommodate my partner's somewhat lengthy list of allergies.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Lunch for four, two with Celiac. Knowledgeable staff with good protocols. Separate fryer for gluten free fries.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable staff, allot of gluten free options on the menu.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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After a day at the beach, we went to the Beach Bar (I think) and had Maui’s highest rated fish tacos, which were delicious! There fries are fried in a separate fryer. It was a treat to have fries with a meal! Very casual place with many options!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Best GF restaurant in Maui by far! We ate lunch here one day, dinner upstairs one night and another dinner downstairs (more casual, same place we had lunch) another night. Severs are friendly and knowledgeable, manager came over to ensure celiac was noted on our order and was being taken very seriously ... food was amazing!! Fish tacos and steak with wedge salad (both casual dining options) were our favorite, although everything was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was incredibly knowledgeable. They made sure to communicate the celiac to the kitchen. They had gluten free buns and a dedicated fryer. I felt very safe eating here. :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent gluten free options, ate here twice during our stay šŸ‘šŸ»šŸ˜Š.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They absolutely understand Celiac here! It’s their policy to not only communicate with the whole kitchen, but then the manager came out to speak with us about allergy accommodations. My fish was cooked separately from everything else, and they assured me that they would avoid cross contamination. Also ordered French fries that are made in a separate GF fryer - passed my Nima sensor test. Limited options but very good food, I had a wonderful meal!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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This place was amazing! Their fries are gluten free in separate fryer. I felt very comfortable after speaking with waiter. The bartender even helped us look up a GF rum (captain) for the lava flow - we kept going back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food, delicious drinks (Lava Flow), had the steak and wedge and no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Separate fryer just for French fries, very knowledgeable, attentive, kind staff. Beautiful location. Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I wanted to be sure to differentiate between their two menus—the dining side and beachside bar. Both have gluten free options that are delicious and I think it’s just depends on the server you get and their level of knowledge/care for gluten free options and allergy awareness. Our dining server wasn’t great, but the beachside bar server was amazing. Didn’t have any reactions and they seem to be well aware of cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gf selections. Staff knowledgeable and attentive. Chef came out to discuss my allergy concerns. Beet salad was the highlight of my dinner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff were knowledgeable and accommodating. We had delicious food and my 10 year old didn’t get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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My celiac daughter had the wedge salad with steak and french fries. Waiter was knowledgeable about precautions. He shared that the fries would be made in a separate fryer downstairs where only fries were cooked. Dinner was very good and she had no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I had a wedge salad, steak, bacon mashed potatoes and vegetables. The Dessert was a gluten free and dairy free pie made with breadfruit and topped with honey and strawberries. My daughter had a kids cheeseburger with no bun and an order of fries from the dedicated fryer downstairs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated fryer for fries and good GF food choices

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate at both the indoor reserved seating area and the bar. The manager came out to speak to me at both locations and ensured me that my meal would be made with special consideration to avoid cross contamination. They did bring me the wrong meal out at the bar seating with gluten in it but were quick to correct it when I told them I couldn’t eat the chips. Both meals were delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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We ate at the beach level four times last week and my Celiac husband did great with the food. They had amazing GF fish tacos and a dedicated fryer for French fries so they are also GF. We highly recommend it!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Manager came out to ensure there wouldn’t be cross contamination. I ordered the ahi special for the evening and they cooked it in a separate pan. It was absolutely delicious and we will go back again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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We have eaten here 3x already, each time the manager came out to confirm that they had alerted the chefs to ensure no cross contamination would occur. Separate frier for fries. Options included hamburgers, fish burgers, pulled pork, fish tacos, etc. each meal was awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Crab legs were amazing and the manager came out to go over everything with me. I didn't get sick and had a great meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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So good! All the TS chain restaurants seem to have knowledgeable staff and have the dining manager come out to let you know how things are handled. Menu is clearly marked and lots of options. The steak I got was delicious and the bacon mashed potatoes were so yummy!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was perfect! Staff was very helpful.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was amazing Derek our waiter made sure to accommodate the menu for my girlfriend to have options to choose from also he was really knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best fish tacos I have ever had!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My daughter had the fish tacos, they did them in a separate pan with corn tortillas and she had the fries. The manager came to assure us her food would be safe. They do have a dedicated fryer but told me that it is tight beside the regular fryer and there is a chance some of the contaminated oil could splash and possibly contaminate the dedicated fryer. My daughter decided it was a pretty small risk and had them. I was nervous about it myself.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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There were quite a few gf options and our server was knowledgeable about gf options. She even told me the fries were gf and they have a dedicated fryer after I assumed it wasn’t and at first ordered the side salad upgrade. My meal was delicious and I’d go back in a heart beat.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our server Derek was very knowledgable about what could be done gluten free. After we placed our order a manager came over and verified that everything we ordered was gf. I felt safe eating here and neither my daughter or myself had a reaction. I got fish tacos on corn tortillas (they heat the corn tortillas on a separate pan) and NO tortilla chips. My daughter got a lettuce wrapped burger and fries(they have a separate fryer). Food was awesome!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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At first glance the GF options looked disappointing, but I asked if they could do fish on one of the salads, and our server said they could definitely do that and cook the fish safely in a separate pan. The manager brought my plate out herself and confirmed it was GF. Felt very safe and it was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable, the manager came out and reassured us that the meal will definitely be gluten free and that the chefs were well aware that I was coeliac, the food was amazing and we will definitely go back

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The staff here was amazing. The waiter was knowledgeable about Celiac and went out of his way to make sure we knew which items were safe. Additionally, a manager came over just to answer questions and make sure we felt comfortable with what we were choosing, and assured us that they had spoken with the chef and were cleaning the grill and making alterations to avoid any cross contamination. We didn’t ask them to do any of this. So nice to have this level of service and understanding. Very hard to find while eating out!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was great very accommodating for GF menu. Manager even came to table to assure everything was being addressed. Had fish tacos, fries, and Maui onion salad. Excellent food and no reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Got a really good fish taco here for lunch. They seemed to know what they were talking about and none of us got sick. Good atmosphere!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Didn't trust them. Sent my food back and walked out.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The food was amazing! My son is a very sensitive celiac and the staff kept him safe and made him an amazing steak. All our food was cooked perfectly - even the kid's steak which almost never happens.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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