The Golden Lion Cafe

No gluten-free menu and items aren’t marked but our waitress was gluten-free herself and the manager came over and marked every item on the menu that was or wasn’t available gluten-free. Lots of sandwiches and tacos on the menu but no gluten-free tortillas or bread. I told the manager they could get corn tortillas for $1.00 a pack. She said she understood, and had mentioned this to the owners many times, but the owners were stuck in their ways and wouldn’t make any changes to anything. They have a lot of gluten-free appetizers and fish that could be prepared gluten-free. I got the Pesto Shrimp “taco” without a tortilla, served with rice and it was delicious. My husband got the same thing with the tortilla and said he might have preferred it without the tortilla anyway.

Overall, frustrated that the menu wasn’t marked and frustrated that someplace with lots of tacos and sandwiches doesn’t have gluten-free tortillas and bread; but the manager and waitress were very helpful and the food was delicious.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Nothing marked gluten free. No gf menu. Waitress had little knowledge of gluten other than she offered that the fries are battered. Ordered a salad. Salad came as ingredients: half a head of lettuce, and all of the sides all separate (bacon, blue cheese, etc). Asked waitress for Tito’s and Diet Coke and she brought me Tito’s and soda - her drink of choice. Won’t be back.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Not safe for people with celiacs and gluten allergies. Server said everything is fried together and wouldn’t recommend if you’re sensitive, you’ll get sick. The only thing that is safe is the lobster tostadas and some salads. Wouldn’t recommended. Server was nice, just no options.

Celiac friendly?

No

Great roof top view and seating the overlooks the ocean. Tiki bar and bands downstairs.