First time visit.. Great location on the pier with approx 6/8 outside tables. Service was quick, servers were friendly and professional. We ordered asada and carnitas tacos and nachos. All portions were generous and food was delicious. They have large menu with options from burgers to fish. Beware the seagulls as they are opportunist if you walk away from table leaving your food unguarded. Can't wait to return and try other menu items. Great food and prices. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Save yourself sometime and skip this place. I've had terrible burgers in the past and this one beats them all. It's plain without taste. Very unsatisfying. They sell fountain drinks, costs a lot then costs another $1 for refills. You can save more buying 3 cans by itself down the street. Won't be back 2 stars. 1 star for food, the other star because it's on the pier. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

Have to say the people that are working for the establishment were rude situation was restaurant was supposed to be open till 6 PM. Walked up to order at 5: 50 and told the restaurant was closed as we witnessed other people waiting for their orders. People are very unappreciative to the people that visit the island that keep you unemployed self to know. read more

Went to Eric's on the pier arrive five minutes before they open three people working not one acknowledge us came back five minutes later ordered our food. They all acted like we were bothering them their tourists here to give them money and they act like we're second to nothing will definitely not come back here ever again because the service is terrible attitudes do not belong in this establishment. A one star only for the ambience. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Eric's - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

I normally really enjoy this place but I don't appreciate how the staff treated me today. I asked them what time they closed and they said 6pm. My kids were coming back from fishing so I went ahead and ordered my food and then when they arrived we went to the window to order. It was 5:52 and they told me they were closed. I said please, I need to get food for my kids and I would have ordered with mine but I knew I had to order before 6. They yelled back at me and said I shouldn't have waited until the last minute. I've never been yelled at from the kitchen from the staff for expecting to order 8 minutes before closing. I really hope this isn't the type of service that the owner is ok with. read more

We were looking for a quick breakfast and went to Eric's. We got their breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon, and cheese. It was very hot, fresh, and delicious! The bread was toasted and buttery, it really hit the spot. I wish I took a picture! read more

Dined: 3/17/26 We came to Catalina on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas. After walking up and down Main Street and checking out all the restaurants, we decided on Eric's based on a local's recommendation... Eric's is great on the pier place for tacos and beer (plus many other burgers, fries and other items). Ordering was easy and the food came out fast. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with high top seating. We ordered their 1 shrimp taco and 2 fish tacos à la carte. You can order the tacos w/ cheese, cabbage and salsa. The shrimp tacos were fried, juicy and very tasty. The fish tacos come either grilled or fried. I ordered fried and it was moist and flavorful. Price is very affordable vs some of the other tourist traps on the Main Street. read more

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Pricing was fair and the food came out fast. Food wasn't great though. Taquitos were so crunchy they were hard to eat and they were dry. Chicken inside was tasty. Toppings were not great. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

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I needed a quick bite close to the Catalina Island harbor in Avalon. The food was served quickly and the employee was friendly enough. The food stand has some seating but during peak meal times, you might need to find seating on the pier. I was sadly disappointed with the portion size considering the cost of the hamburger.The bun was also served room temperature, it'd probably taste better if it was grilled or warmed up. If I'm ever in the area, I'd probably skip this place. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Blue Cheese Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

We were on Catalina Island for one day, and this was our first stop. As people have said, it's right on the pier, and we found the service to be quick and friendly. It might have helped that there weren't too many people and things were very chill. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a shack, but it was a very nice day, not too hot, and there was shade aplenty. Now for the food. We got a breakfast burrito and a breakfast sandwich. Was it the best breakfast I've had? Nope. Was it immensely satisfying after getting up early and onto a ferry? Yep. We got salsa and ketchup to go with everything. No complaints. read more

This review is for wine & beer only! It's a great spot to have a drink and people watch! It gets crowded and often there isn't place to sit. But it's a perfect spot if you need a cool drink and want to be entertained by tourists. read more

Foods fine for a quick bite, but the girl with glasses that takes the orders is probably one of the rudest people I've seen in a minute at a food stand. Stood there eating with her co-coworker cracking jokes about people. Outdoor seatings fine read more

Terrible the employee Melany was her name she was no rude she was eating while talking to us she had the worst attitude "what do u want" example of what she said about what we want to order just so rude honestly and the place is a mess the food was yucky it literally tastes like cleaning spray so they need to figure that out and sketchy chicken it looked gross read more

Thought it wouldn't be good given the reviews but it's sooooo good. Someone said the fish sticks were greasy but ours came out amazingly. Also it's fast food? And they're dipped in oil to get fried like ??? Did you expect the healthiest food? It was really full but the line moved fast. There's only one cashier too and she's amazing. There's amazing music. It's also really fresh cause it's near the pier/ocean with good shade and seats. Ordered breakfast burrito, fish and chips , chili cheese fries and chicken a fries. Total was about 53/54$ read more

Eric's On The Pier - DEVOURED MY FOOD AS YOU CAN SEE! It's sooo good. - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

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This is the location for watching people and being part of the pier scene. It is located at the intersection of the Green Pier and the boardwalk, and there really isn't any separation from those on the pier. All the dining is outdoors and there is minimal shade: so plan accordingly. As you can see from my pic, it was a slow time (I've seen this place packed) and our service was quick. We had a beer and a fish taco, see my pics. The beer was cold - it doesn't get any better than that. As you can see from my fish taco pic, there's a lot of good stuff here. The veggies were fresh and crisp. The fish was Tilapia. It was thin, but there was enough quantity. It was cooked well and flavorful. In spite of it being thin, it was still flaky. Also it was grilled, and not breaded or fried. The crème sauce was very, very mild which added some moisture to the tortilla. You'll need to add sauce to suit your tastes. It's an interesting place to watch the scene, and be part of this scene. read more

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First time here, but we went with this place since it was least busy and more of a takeout style (quicker). The other eateries were more of a sit-down. We ordered the hamburger, onion rings, french fries, burrito, clam chowder, and chicken & carne asada quesadillas. Everything was OK, but nothing spectacular. It was convenient. The chicken quesadilla was a bit dry, and the carne asada one was better. Service was good though. There are some seats at the counter and around if you'd like to say and it. read more

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Eric's is an Avalon staple. If you're looking for quick food that's good, Eric's is your place. The breakfast sandwich's and burritos are wonderful. Fries are yummy. Nice burgers and sandwiches. read more

looks nice! wish i can say the same about customer service and food quality. if you're gonna be rude, have overpriced food, the meal better taste good. surprise! it tasted awful. ordered a bacon cheeseburger, came with no fries, and had no flavor. the most i could taste were the pickles. now i know to stay away from this place! read more

Got a fish and chips that was super greasy and a huge let down. Food wasn't good and tasted very processed. Only cool thing about this place is that its on the pier. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fish and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

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Chorizo breakfast burrito was mid, the chorizo was overcooked. Bacon breakfast burrito was a little better but nothing great. Chips and salsa were plain. Burger was okay. read more

Simple menu but everyone was happy wit burgers, fries and tacos! Right on the pier in Avalon, great spot to look at the bot activity.

Great buffalo burgers. Perfectly cooked. Great taste in a fun place to eat out on the green pier and Avalon.

I didn't take pictures as I was that hungry lol. My friend got the bison burger and was disappointed... he expected more flavor. I got the bacon cheeseburger and I have no complaints!!! It was loaded with pickles, raw onion, lettuce and I substituted the mustard for mayo.... the bacon was plentiful. All burgers are served up on a wheat bun. Overall the food was good and did the trick, settled the tummy. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Side view from where I'm seated 07/26/22 - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

Thumbs down! Initially, I ordered two different tacos à la cart. The lady at the counter said they can't do a la carte, and if I do, it has to be the same meat. Which doesn't make sense since says it à la cart on the sign. So I decided to get the clam chowder. There was a layer of oil on top of the chowder, as if it had been sitting for a while. As I mixed the chowder around, the oil remained on top. My stomach was upset all night long and I had problems the next day as well. read more

Just like the other reviews food was not good and super expensive. The fish and chips tasted like frozen food and I wouldn't recommend them. Fries were hot but tasted like fish. As mentioned the cashier is super rude and seems like she doesn't like her job. Avoid this place. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Awful fish and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

While there were quite a bit of restaurants to choose from, we wanted something quick and inexpensive. It was right on the pier which was convenient since we were going to do the submarine tour. My family got two orders of fish and chips to share, while I got shrimp tacos and chili cheese fries. I actually wanted cheese fries but they gave me chili cheese instead. The food was alright. Nothing special but it did the job. Not the best really. The chili cheese fries were good though! For the price, a bit under $8, you get quite a bit! I really wanted just a small side portion, but the amount could've been a full meal. Food does come out fast. You don't wait long. And the portions are filling so it's not a bad choice around here. The menu suits all kinds of preferences , even if you are someone who doesn't want seafood. read more

We stopped in Avalon and my husband and I were a little hungry. We shared the seafood combo and it was really good. Simple, basic fish, shrimp, clams and chips but we really enjoyed it. The woman at the counter was really friendly and our food came out quickly. They had K-Earth playing which was fun and upbeat. A basic lunch that we both enjoyed a lot. Our total for the combo and a large drink was $24 read more

Eric's On The Pier - Menu 11-8-23 - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

We had been told that Eric's had the best fish and chips in Avalon... That's pretty sad for the whole town. The batter was very crunchy, but it was fishy tasting, thin and reminded me of frozen fish fillets. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fish and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

5 stars from a mom looking for some basic food for my kids to eat while playing on the beach! All the food here seems to be fancy and fish, but this restaurant had exactly what we wanted! A plain burger with ketchup for my 4 year old and a plain cheeseburger for my 7 year old. They devoured their burgers. My breakfast burrito was good and my husband enjoyed the fish n chips. It was easy and convenient to grab while the kids played in the beach. And any food my kids will eat without complaining gets 5 stars from me! read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

I'd give 0 stars if I could for this worthless place. Ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes and bacon ONLY. I then said make sure there is no cheese please. They make it and it has beans. I go back up and tell them it was supposed to only be eggs, potatoes and bacon. The lady was extremely rude and she said "you just said no cheese". I told her I said I ONLY wanted eggs, potatoes and bacon and reiterated no cheese. She proceeded to say "so do you want your money back"? I said- no I'd like a burrito please. The cook the. Comes out and says, what would you like in the burrito. I repeat, just eggs, potatoes and Bacon. That's it. They remake one and I waited another 10 min. I left and cut it in half. This one now has cheese. I went back and I said they made it wrong again and she said the first time you said no cheese but didn't say that the second time. I told her, I 100% ordered it three way I wanted it and spoke directly to the cook. Couldn't care less. I said just give me my money back and I left. This place is a joke. No customer service or etiquette. read more

$12.50 for two beers & Clam Chowder in a bread bowl totalled $25 & change. Not to mention, more celery than clams in the chowder. It should've been Celery Chowder & runny, not thick. A short walk away is a liquor store that you can buy a 6-pack of Corona Extra for less than $15. Down the road is a Vons. Unfortunately, we learned this later so fyi when on this beautiful island. With everything going on w/ Covid, I understand they are located on the pier, but what a rip off as I read reviews before the pandemic were all the same. The best thing was the bread bowl. Best I can say, besides located on the pier, but everything is in walking distance for better. All covid precautions in place. Ate on the pier. read more

Eric's On The Pier - 12.1.2020 Clam Chowder.. don't bother. Runny & more celery than clams. - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

Amazing food. We tried the pastor tacos, carne asada burrito, and a clam chowder. It is pretty decently priced for a touristy restaurant. Really liked being able to eat on the peer. Great views of the casino and harbor while eating too. Wait time for food is not too long even when crowded. We loved it so much we went back the next day. Only negative was limited seating and lots of wasps flying around. I'd be happy to only ever eat at Eric's. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Pastor tacos, carne asada burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

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Ordered fish and chips for a midafternoon pick me up on the pier. We got two orders of the fish and chips combo (with soda $14.75 or draft beer $16.75). Way expensive for the portions that you get and the fries were meh but the fish was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked crispy and golden, tender and juicy on the inside without being greasy. Would come back again for the speedy service but if I could get the same quality fish somewhere else with better fries I'd totally go somewhere else instead without a thought. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fish and chips combo (with soda $14.75 or draft beer $16.75) - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

My childhood is saved. Ordered the Harvey Burger "Eric's Style" and all was restored in the universe. Just as amazing as I remembered it. Think I went back 3 times in a day and a half. Thank you Eric's on the Pier for continuing to make the greatest burger ever created! read more

we were pretty hungry and this place was recommended for bison burgers as we wanted to try out. On the picture display, it shows bison burger with 2 patties and cheese but in reality there is only 1 patty and no cheese. The fine print said Eric's style is "onion tomatoe lettuce" which is up at a separate corner of an order menu so obviously it's a scam. if your gonna do that then may as well state on the display menus that extra patty and cheese are at extra charge. so after getting our burgers with extra cheese. it wasn't melted either. The burgers arrived cold and dry. I had to put in extra extra ketchup and mustard to swallow down the burger but couldn't finish when I was hungry from my hike. If you truly want a bison burger, need to go to 2 harbors. It tasted a lot better than this place. read more

Eric's On The Pier - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

Highly do NOT recommend this place. If they find out you are a tourist, they do not want to even talk to you. They will make mistakes with your order with no special request, when we were the 2nd and last in line. Service is slow, and they will ask you to "wait" for 15 minutes just for to go boxes. The only positive side is the location, as the stand is right on the pier. read more

Here I am trying to pump up the Buffalo burger to a friend and it came out 1 patty instead of how it looked on the outside picture. It was good but at that price should of been bette read more

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Quickie Review! Great views, but mediocre and overpriced food. The food was easily something you could argue to be fast food. I can't really complain with the view. read more

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VERY disappointed. i came here because it was the first restaurant (that was quick and didn't require formal dine in) that i saw. salsa tasted like tostitos. fish and shrimp tacos were heavily battered. onion rings were fine. friendly staff, but does not make up for the mediocre tacos read more

Eric's On The Pier - tacos - Fast Food Near Me - Avalon, California

Just a fast food mexican to go stall on green pier with some seating outside. Food is just average. However, their spicy michelada beer cocktail was yummy. It was appropriately spicy and tomato flavory. Shrimp taco was just fine but tuna sandwich was not so great. Fried on the side were nice though. Nothing is cheaper on island and so do this place. read more

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