Celiac safety profile
Islands Restaurant
American Restaurant · Bar And Grill · Family Restaurant · Hamburger Restaurant
3825 State St space e-149, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Fries prepared in a dedicated fryer
- Burgers served on gluten-free buns
- Nachos (GF option available; may be prepared to avoid gluten-containing ingredients)
- Tacos made with corn tortillas (e.g., Kalua Pork Tacos, Classic Fish)
- GF bun-enabled Shorebird-style burgers (burger on GF bun)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The location is not described as a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contact risk exists in theory.
- A few diners have reported concerns about cross-contamination in busy settings or with certain toppings/sauces.
- There is at least one historical note about a cross-contamination caveat tied to fryer oil sometimes mixing. When in doubt, ask for explicit precautions and request fresh gloves, separate utensils, or orders prepared away from gluten-containing items.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.