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10 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Lanai

Looking for the best gluten-free restaurants in Lanai? Whether you’re visiting the smallest of the major Hawaiian Islands with celiac disease, a gluten intolerance, or you simply feel better avoiding gluten, this guide has you covered.

Lanai is by far the most exclusive and least developed of the Hawaiian Islands. Most of the dining is concentrated at the two Four Seasons properties and a small handful of spots in Lanai City.

The good news is that those Four Seasons restaurants are used to accommodating dietary restrictions at a high level. So even though the list here is much shorter than what you’ll find for Maui, Oahu, Kauai, or the Big Island, the quality and care are excellent.

Don’t miss the rest of my gluten-free guides to the Hawaiian islands:

• 50 best gluten-free restaurants in Maui
• 50 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Oahu
• 32 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Kauai
• 30 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants on the Big Island

Book your Lanai vacation with a Hawaii Travel Agent

Who am I? I’m glad you asked! My name is Amy, and I’m a travel agent specializing in honeymoons and Hawaii vacations.

More importantly to the topic at hand, I have Celiac disease, so I’m strictly gluten-free! I’ve also helped many clients with Celiac or gluten intolerance, along with other dietary restrictions. Contact me today for help with your Hawaii vacation – gluten-free or not!

Most visitors fly into Lanai or arrive by ferry from Maui and stay put at the Four Seasons. If you want to explore Lanai City, the Munro Trail, or Garden of the Gods, you’ll want a 4WD vehicle. Need to rent a car? Make sure to grab one from Discount Hawaii Rental Cars!

If you book at the Four Seasons or Sensei Lanai, you’ll want to do it with a FSPP. What is that? A Four Seasons Preferred Partner, like me! You’ll get extra perks like free breakfast, resort credit, and a possible room upgrade. 

Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele Bay)

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay is home to most of the island’s fine dining, and the kitchens here are well-practiced at handling gluten-free requests.

While you’re here, don’t miss 20 Best Things to Do in Lanai.

1. Nobu Lanai

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

Nobu’s signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu translates well to gluten-free dining, and the restaurant offers a dedicated gluten-free menu on request.

Let your server know when you’re seated, and they’ll walk you through which of the sushi, sashimi, and hot dishes are safe for you.

2. One Forty

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

This AAA Four Diamond steak-and-seafood restaurant overlooking Hulopoe Bay has gluten-free options built into its menu. Here you’ll find dishes like tofu with sauteed edamame, spinach, and mushrooms in gluten-free tamari shoyu alongside its prime steaks and fresh local fish. It’s a great choice for a special dinner.

3. Osteria Mozza

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

Chef Nancy Silverton’s Italian restaurant offers gluten-free pasta along with other naturally gluten-free dishes drawing on fresh, seasonal island ingredients. As with the Los Angeles locations, just let the team know about your gluten-free needs when you sit down, and they’ll guide you to safe options.

4. VIEWS at Manele Golf Course

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

Perched at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Manele Golf Course clubhouse with sweeping Pacific views, VIEWS serves a light lunch menu of salads, fish and chips, and lettuce wraps. Gluten-free options are available. It’s open to resort guests and day visitors alike, though reservations are recommended.

5. Malibu Farm

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

This poolside outpost of the California favorite focuses on fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients, with a gluten-free menu in a relaxed oceanfront setting. It’s a great spot for a casual lunch between beach time at Hulopoe Bay.

6. The Break

Address: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763

This open-air poolside cafe above Hulopoe Bay serves build-your-own acai bowls, salads, sandwiches, and housemade gelato. Several of which can be made gluten-free. It’s a convenient, casual option if you don’t want a full sit-down meal.

Sensei Lanai (Koele)

Up in the cool uplands near Koele, Sensei Lanai is an adults-only wellness retreat with a dining philosophy built around nourishing, accommodating food. Did you know that this is the second of only two adults-only resorts in Hawaii?

Technically, it’s almost adults only, as Sensei Lanai is 16+. 

7. Sensei by Nobu

Address: 1 Keomuku Hwy, Lanai City, HI 96763

Sensei by Nobu blends Nobu’s classics with the resort’s “Nourish” wellness philosophy. The result is a menu with extensive gluten-free and vegan options across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The kitchen is well-equipped to accommodate celiac guests, but it’s worth mentioning your needs when you book.

Lanai City

Lanai City is the island’s only real town, with a small but solid lineup of casual local restaurants around Dole Park.

8. Blue Ginger Cafe

Address: 409 7th St, Lanai City, HI 96763

This longtime local favorite has a menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options alongside its plate lunches and breakfast fare. It’s a good, affordable option if you’re exploring Lanai City and Dole Park.

9. Lanai City Bar & Grill

Address: 828 Lanai Ave, Lanai City, HI 96763

Located inside the historic Hotel Lanai, this neighborhood restaurant and bar offers several gluten-free items and can prepare custom gluten-free dishes from scratch, like a cheeseburger on a hash brown potato bun. There’s live music on the patio most nights, making it a fun, casual dinner spot.

10. Pele’s Other Garden

Address: 811 Houston St, Lanai City, HI 96763

Lanai City’s only deli and bistro serves salads, pizza, and pasta with gluten-free options available, including gluten-free pizza crust. It’s not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so mention your needs when you order. The staff is accustomed to accommodating dietary restrictions.

Tips for Eating Gluten-Free in Lanai

If you’re staying at the Four Seasons Lanai, it’s worth calling or emailing the concierge ahead of time about your gluten-free needs so the kitchen can prepare. If you’re working with me, I can take care of this for you!

In Lanai City, Richard’s Market is the main grocery store and carries a small selection of gluten-free packaged goods, which is useful if you want to keep snacks on hand for day trips to the Munro Trail or Garden of the Gods.

Gluten-free restaurants in Lanai

I hope this list of gluten-free restaurants in Lanai helps you plan your trip to this small, secluded island. Even though the options are limited compared to the other Hawaiian Islands, the Four Seasons properties in particular go out of their way to make gluten-free dining easy and safe.

If you want to work with a travel agent who really knows what it’s like to eat gluten-free in Hawaii, I’d love to help you plan your Lanai vacation or honeymoon! You can contact me to learn more.

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