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    3.6 (990 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    King Mushroom Sandwich Mac & Cheese
    Amanda A.

    Decided to have lunch here on a lovely Saturday afternoon! We had to wait about 5-10 minutes to get seated. Our server was Alyssa and she was very nice. I had the mushroom sandwich(vegan) with a side of macaroni and cheese. And husband had the crispy chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw. For dessert we had the caramel cheesecake creme brulee. Everything was delicious and even though it looked like it wouldn't fill you up, it definitely did. We were welcome to the outdoor seating and it was very lovely! Definitely a great spot to come to for lunch! I would definitely come back!

    Charred AF Catalina Burger

    Really surprised that such a charred patty (ordered medium) was sent out of their kitchen. The service was mediocre (water never refilled, cocktail glasses sat empty without being asked if we wanted another), and it was not busy at all during our Friday lunch.

    Caliente Kiss
    Paula L.

    Catalina Kitchen in Rancho Palos Verdes, within the Terranea Resort is such a great spot for a family meal or special occasion. You can either self-park or have your car valeted ($10 with restaurant validation). The outdoor seating is perfect for kids - plenty of space and a relaxed vibe - plus you get a gorgeous view of the ocean while you dine. I ordered the Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass, which was perfectly cooked and did not smell fishy at all (like a previous Yelper had mentioned.) The fish was fresh, and a nice portion for the price ($38). I also had a cocktail, the Caliente Kiss, which was good for a nice summer night. My daughter had the Kid's Mozzarella Cheese Flatbread, which she liked. I just wish the kid's plates would offer a veggie or fruit on the side. I appreciate it when restaurants actually have a kid's meal that offer healthier options. They also do an amazing job celebrating birthdays. We were surprised with a beautiful complimentary birthday dessert board that really made the experience extra special. It was large enough for our table of 8. The board consisted of small pieces of the Caramel Cheesecake Crème Brûlée and a full-size Chocolate Lava Cake with icecream on top. There were also fruits and flowers decorating the board. Probably the best complimentary birthday board I've ever seen/had. Between the thoughtful service, scenic setting, and tasty food, Catalina Kitchen is a wonderful place to enjoy with family and friends.

    Crispy Red Bliss Potatoes
    Cheryl R.

    Gorgeous ocean views from the patio. Service by Chanel and Mario was perfection. We enjoyed the ham, cheddar and spinach omelet with crispy red bliss potatoes. The bagel with lox was beautifully presented alongside sliced tomato, red onion and capers. The bagel was toasted perfectly. My experience has been often under-toasted bagels. Our servers kept the coffee coming and were attentive and cheerful. Outstanding breakfast experience.

    Mallory D.

    Came here for breakfast 2 times during our stay and dinner 1 night. The crab eggs Benedict were delicious! As were the normal Bennie's. The side of potatoes really didn't need to be included. Staff was attentive during breakfast.

    Floral fashioned
    Alex O.

    The staff were very friendly. We went for dinner since it was the only option when we got in late. The mac and cheese was good, very creamy. The burger wasnt anything special. The floral (old) fashioned was made great. We went for a couple breakfasts and everything was fine. No complaints, but nothing stood out. They have a huge seating area, but sit everyone right on top of each other for some reason.

    Birthday Dessert
    Amanda A.

    Spent the morning of my birthday at the beautiful Catalina Kitchen! Had the most amazing waitress Chloe who helped with the menu and remained very attentive to us the entire time. We ordered: Pancakes 1000/10 Crab Cake Benedict 9.5/10 Eggs Benedict w/ Chicken sausage 8/10 Herbal Tea excellent presentation 10/10 Steak & Eggs 3/10 Loved every moment of this experience. The ambiance, the food, the servers, the beautiful cozy blankets they give and the patio heaters were ALL AMAZING!! 10/10 Recommend

    Creme Brulee Cheesecake
    Saira U.

    One of the worst restaurant experiences we've had in a while, especially with what would be expected at a "luxury resort." We had a reservation, and also a dining credit for "dinner for two" though couldn't get a clear answer from anyone working there what that covered, or even from the front desk. When we called, they said it supposedly covered 1 appetizer, 1 dessert, 2 entrees -- but we ended up being charged for at least one of those things (which we wouldn't have ordered if we knew it was not covered.) The Service when we were greeted and brought to our table was great, but our waiter was not. He was very frantic, running around (despite there not being that many tables full), and mumbling, barely staying at our table long enough to get our orders or anything. It also took forever-- our reservation was for 7:30 and we didn't get back to the room until 9:30 or 10, and all we did was wait for food and eat, we didn't linger. To start, got the Garden Party Mocktail, which was just a thyme-berry-soda, not worth the price, and not very sweet, had to add splenda to it. Fried Devilled Eggs - Didn't taste like an Egg, the frying of the white made it kind of like tofu or a not-cheesey mozzarella stick, the yolk on top lacked flavor -- overall was very bland and not a great combo. Also $13 for 2 eggs is steep. The Entrees. The Chicken was incredibly bland. Like, no seasoning at all. I never salt/pepper my food but had to here because it seemed like they just threw chicken into an oven and called it a day. The texture was also rubbery/a bit overdone. Horrible tasting and there was no flavor or elevation to it, just a hunk of meat. The fries were also soggy and bland since they were dumped on the plate with the meat juices. The Filet was cooked well, very tender BUT also lacked any flavor. Just meat. The mac and cheese... was just mac. Actually, it was just pasta. It barely had butter (unsalted) and a little powdered parmesan on top. Crazy for the prices, even with it being partially covered, the bill still ended up being $55 (from ~$140) for horrible food and service, and being told that it was a complimentary dinner. The one star is for the Creme Brulee Caramel Cheesecake, which was very tasty.

    Nijole T.

    Service here was great. This is the restaurant located inside of the Terranea resort, overlooking their pool area and the ocean. There is a nice variety on the menu and considering the location the prices are fair. The food was made to order quickly and everything was delicious.The tempura asparagus was very good, as was the salmon and my husband enjoyed his steak. They have delicious cocktails as well, ideal, easy lunch or dinner while staying at the resort.

    8oz Cedar River Farms Prime Filet
    Hannah G.

    We really enjoyed our meals here! We ate dinner and breakfast at this spot. Our waiter, Donald, was amazing! He remembered us and our name the next morning! The breakfast food was better than dinner food for me, but both super yummy!

    Cove near Terrenea- walk to restaurant
    Laura M.

    Went there last sunday to hike and hang out by the cove. A stay-cation without staying the night. Went and walked the gorgeous grounds of hotel. It is similar to an older Spanish hotel and you feel like you are truly outside of LA. Similar to a 4 seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara vibe. Sushi place was packed; it was almost 5 so we got in here quickly and sat outside. Had a newer server named Chloe- service and food were on point. Very happy with my swordfish sandwich; my guy had the burger with Mac and Cheese. Very reasonable. Also had a nice Grey goose and tonic. Total bill was about $80. Cannot beat the view and service. Would recommend. Lobby bar upstairs is our next venture.

    Super Food Salad
    Sunnie M.

    What a strange dining experience. They had just a handful of breakfast items available to order at 11:30am on a Saturday, and we could not place brunch/lunch orders until noon. There was no view and no decor outside. There was no parking available and valet took a significant long time to retrieve our vehicle. I suppose it only makes sense to dine here if you're a hotel guest.

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    Is the Sunday Brunch dog friendly?

    Catalina Kitchen is not dog friendly (not even out on the patio).

    Does anyone know if the Catalina Kitchen answers the phone? I have been calling for a week and no one answers. Is there a way to get information? When I do get transferred the phone just rings and rings. Has anyone ever gotten someone to answer?

    The Catalina Kitchen is at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. Call the Hotel.

    Is this place Dog friendly?

    Yes!

    Is there a dedicated phone line for them? Whenever I call, I'm put on a long telephone hold and it only talks about the spa. Can reservations be made just for the Kitchen?

    I have a reservation on 11/6 and have tried multiple times to get a hold of the restaurant and nothing. The resort operator transferred but NOONE has answered the phone. I am currently on the phone trying to get a hold of the restaurant and its been… Read more

    Do they still offer friday seafood buffet?

    No they don't since covid

    Do they still have Social/Happy Hour as of September 2020?

    Is there a dog friendly patio?

    I don't know. I have never seen dogs in the patio.

    Do they still have the Seafood Buffet for 2019 on Friday nights and what is the price for Adults?

    They stopped doing the buffet. Terrible decision and so disappointing. This used to be our favorite place to celebrate and take guests from out of town. No longer anything really special here unfortunately. We miss all the amazing servers there… Read more

    Looking to visit for Sunday brunch January 2019. Is there crab legs still? Two different price options: Snow & Alaskan?

    Honestly lately their menu changes daily it’s really annoying I don’t recommend it anymore

    Any vegan options?

    Yes my favorite one is the Hummus appetizer

    Do you have to get the Sunday brunch buffet if dining on a Sunday? Or, can we order off of a regular brunch menu?

    7-9 am is a limited breakfast menu 9-3 brunch only no menu 💕💕

    With the renovations, are there any changes to the menu? And do they still offer the free entree surf turf for a diner's birthday?

    No free surf and turf entree. Complimentary dessert given instead.

    Seafood buffet price?

    Hi Steph, Our catalina kitchen seafood buffet features crab legs, steamed clams, mussels, oysters on the half shell, prime rib, soups, flatbreads, fish specials, different hot entrees very week, sushi, salads, fresh baked bread, charcuterie, cheese,… Read more

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    We visited for Easter brunch and I honestly can't remember being this disappointed with food…read morequality. The salmon carpaccio was made with smoked salmon that tasted like it came from Ralphs. The wagyu steak was chewy, oddly gamey, and flat in flavor. We also tried a few items from a friend's plate, and those were disappointing as well. For $150 per person, it was a complete flop. Even the cheese assortment and jamón were mediocre. The view is beautiful, but the kitchen was extremely disappointing. Service was ok, took a while to get a drink and never was offered a refill but forgivable on a busy day. Unfortunately food was so bad, I couldn't give this place anything other than 1 star. Even if the price was $50pp - it would still be not worth it.

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