Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Ask your waiter about gluten free options and they’ll list out what they can make, anything from French toast to a burger with a bun! They have a separate kitchen for gluten free/allergy prep and are extremely cautious and specific. I highly recommend the gf smash burger!

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is actually the name of the hotel and the restaurant inside, with poolside service, it is called Amaya. They have a handful of good options that are marked GF on the menu. At least I thought they were marked, but it doesn't look like it online, so maybe the online menu isn't up-to-date or a server told me what on the menu was GF. I also talked to a manager-type on the first day of my stay who ran through their options. He said they have GF bread and can make anything with bread GF, like burgers and French toast. He seemed really knowledgeable. He said they don't have a dedicated fryer, so their fries aren't GF. I ordered a salad with ahi tuna that was delicious, and I did not notice any problems after.

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

— Somewhat

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

I went to the spa here and spent the day by the pool. At the pool, I ordered a hamburger and was delighted to learn they had a separate gluten free fryer for fries, gluten free buns, and a dedicated gluten free grill. Most importantly, the burger was sooooo good - the best I’ve had in recent memory.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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