Celiac safety profile
The Lobster Trap
Seafood Restaurant · Restaurant
128 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Dishes described as gluten-free when prepared to order, such as a lemon chicken with white rice and vegetables.
- Sandwiches can be made gluten-free.
- Gluten-free bun options are available for certain sandwiches.
- Some pasta dishes can be served with gluten-free pasta.
- The menu includes items labeled gluten-free, and staff are described as knowledgeable about gluten-free needs.
- Pasta Primavera with gluten-free penne pasta is noted as an option in some mentions.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which introduces cross-contamination risk even when GF options are available.
- Some items (like fries) are not gluten-free, and there are reports of shared fryers affecting gf safety.
- While many guests report safe experiences after communicating with staff, inconsistencies can occur, so careful questioning and choosing clearly labeled GF dishes is advised.
- There is not always universal agreement on which items are safe; verification with staff at the moment of order is recommended.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.