Came here twice during our trip and loved it both times! The cheesy garlic bread is a must, and we…read morereally enjoyed the lobster linguini and seafood pasta. Caesar salad was not bad but I think I would skip next time. The restaurant has a really nice romantic atmosphere, so it's perfect for a date night, dinner with your loved ones, or a special occasion. It's also right by the main street with all the bars, so we walked around and grabbed drinks afterward. Service was amazing and the drinks were also great. I sat both inside and outside, and would recommend sitting outside if you want to enjoy the ocean more. Luckily they have heaters so it doesn't get too cold at night. Definitely recommend making a reservation since it can get busy. Would happily come back again!

I guess this is one of the fanciest restaurants in Avalon. However, I was surprised that our food…read morecame out only about 7 minutes after we ordered. We tried the French onion soup, but unfortunately, I couldn't bring myself to eat more than one spoonful and ended up leaving almost all of it. The pasta was also a bit overcooked and tasted pretty ordinary--nothing particularly special or memorable. If you're visiting the island, I'd recommend this place for the atmosphere and ambiance. But if you're hungry and looking for really good food, I personally wouldn't recommend it. That being said, our server was very nice and attentive. In fact, it was probably the best service we experienced during our time on the island.

Came to Catalina for a one day weekend getaway. After the…read moregolfer cart ride, we were hungry and looking for a quick bite with no line and this place caught our eyes. We ordered a large pizza with half cheese and half pepperoni. The pizza was delicious with just the thickness that we liked and the appropriate amount of ingredients. We also ordered an individual ( small) garden salad which was kind of sad looking, so not recommended. It's nice to sit outside and chat up with the people sitting next to you and all is jolly.

Appreciate that they have a gluten free crust option, although it was kind of burnt, it was still…read morepretty good. I got it without cheese. Would be great if they had a dairy free cheese option! Service was good. Place is small inside and was crowded and very hot.

Food was really good I got the Filet steak excellent. Fried ravioli appetizers excellent…read more Drinks didn't disappoint either Service and staff members were very nice

Came here for lunch and after a short wait, we were seated outside right by the water. Such a nice…read morespot to sit and enjoy the ocean view! We ordered the scallops, oysters, and a burger. The scallops were definitely the standout -- they were amazing and I would 100% order them again. The oysters were not bad although I've had better. The burger was a little on the dry side and could've used more seasoning, so I'd probably skip that next time. Overall, a really nice lunch spot in Avalon, especially if you can get a table by the water. I'd come back for the appertizers! For quality of food I think there are other options such as lobster house.

Located right on the beach, the view are beautiful. I had originally planned to eat at the…read morerestaurant next door but the wait was too long, luckily this restaurant had half the wait time. 20 mins wait on a Saturday evening is pretty great. Drinks: Dirty Martini 2/5 Food: - LEMON GRASS CHICKEN CRUNCH SALAD 4/5: This salad was incredible. The dressing was so flavorful. My only complaint is that it was drenched in dressing so a bit too salty and soggy. I would just ask for the dressing on the side next time. - PRIME RIB 4/5: We chose a baked potato and brussel sprouts as our two sides. The baked potato was on the drier side, and the brussels were small. The prime rib itself was good. Meaty cut and pretty tender. I wish the horseradish had more of a bite though. - FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY 3.5/5: I opted for the fresh catch booked with a lemon and garlic sauce alongside rice pilaf and asparagus. Flavors were great but it was slightly overcooked so a bit on the dry side.

this place is located right in front of the beach, honestly…read morewas very unassuming and didn't think too much about going in, but glad I did. pretty good crowd in there for Thursday night dinner. tons of fun, decor, and TVs were playing the dodger game so it was set up pretty well. One of my favorite meals on the trip to Catalina was the Caesar salad. I had here with the added shrimp. The shrimp is delicious and pea so well with the salad. I honestly have craved this salad once or twice already since leaving. Also had a great pesto type pasta, and a special shout out to their scallop potato that came with the lamb chop. Overall, food came out quickly, and the staff was very friendly - recommend for a casual dinner when you are on the island. Note that they only do bottled water.

I dined here 10 years ago during my last visit to Avalon and it happened to be recommended to me…read morethat it was still a popular place to eat so I returned for dinner last night. The location is one block from the waterfront and features one large room with a full bar, dining room and then a bar with stools next to the open kitchen all with a nautical theme to it. The restaurant has a vibrant feeling to it. I ordered a cup of the clam chowder ($8) and upon the recommendation of the waitress pucker the seafood pasta ($32) for the entree. The chowder arrived about 5 minutes later and was perfect. Delicious, rich, creamy and flavorful, it was as good as any that I have had (5). The entree arrived about 15 minutes after ordering and had shrimp, scallops, clams and fish on spaghetti in a marinara sauce. Quantity wise it was plenty. Taste wise left me wanting a little more. First, I don't like fish in this dish and should have asked it not be included. My fault. I prefer just the shrimp, scallops, clams, etc. Also the marinara was ok in taste but not my favorite. I gave the entree a 3. I would have preferred it with the also available garlic butter and olive oil sauce instead. Service was very good. I am going to give a 4 score here because I think that my entree dislike was more of an anomaly than normal. I would be happy to return.

Cecilia was scattered covered and covered She forgot my…read morebeer and had to be reminded By the time I got my beer I was deep into my meal She never even let me know she was late and apologized Only go for breakfast that is the best time

We had a great time here and loved the dining experience on the beach! Definitely vacation vibes…read more It was busy so we were lucky to get a table. We sat where the hostess suggested we wait, but were forgotten until we approached again. These things happen! We went straight into mains. I ordered the filet Mignon, I loved it! It came with hollandaise which I wasn't in the mood for, so ordered the side of ride wine jus, they wouldn't allow me to switch it out. It definitely was more of a glaze in thickness, but still super tasty. Only thing missing was a hard sear on the steak, it didn't have that lovely salty crust. My husband got the lamb rack, loved it! Only questionable thing was the mint jelly it came with. Definitely tasted and had a texture of jello rather than regular mint jelly, but put that to the side. Our server was so friendly, and it was amazing that they gave attentive service while also breaking down the chairs and tables for the night - quite a feat!

3.5/5 Overall, my…read moremom and I really enjoyed our dinner at Steve's Steakhouse! First, we were fortunate to get a second floor spot by the window--what a great view! For food, we ordered the duck cigars and artichoke fritters to share, and then the sea bass (special of the day) with broccolini to share. The duck cigars seemed a little out of place on the menu but were very good; I'm a big fan of duck and liked the crunch and teriyaki-like sauce on top. The artichoke fritters were OK but not my favorite, as I felt they just lacked flavor or much texture. The sea bass and sauce had a great flavor but was a little mushy. My mom enjoyed her cosmopolitan and I thought my mai tai was fine, but had tasted like they just used cheap pineapple juice as the base. Our waiter was friendly and service was quick, but I felt we were getting pushed out a bit toward the end--two people back to back tried to take my plate as I was still munching, our waiter put the dessert menu down on the table pretty blatantly and then finally he brought the check. We weren't there for an excessively long time but it was busy as we were leaving so I understand the need to get people through for the night. I'd definitely come back for the ambiance! This wasn't my favorite food spot but I thought it was on par for the price point.

Great service Great view…read more Fun drinks Food options Got the buffalo milk. Wish it had a bit more cocoa but they didn't cheap out on the vodka

Naughty Fox has a really nice view overlooking the center of Catalina, and the outdoor seating is a…read morenice way to sit and get a view of the beach. It's a popular spot, so service can be a little slow when there's only one person serving, but we were having a laid back afternoon and didn't mind. The poke nachos were the standout for me. Instead of regular corn chips, they use what reminded me of crispy fried wonton chips, which made them extra light and crunchy. So good with the ahi poke. Prices are a little on the higher side, but that seems pretty standard for restaurants on Catalina. I'd definitely come back for the outdoor dining, views, island fries and ahi poke

had a delicious dinner here! service was so incredibly amazing, they are extremely nice, helpful,…read morefriendly, and kept checking in on us! this is on the second floor located right next to the trailhead conservancy. they had an outside patio but also from the inside you can still overlook the beautiful water. my smashburger was great but the FRIES were great with it omg. its cut like a potato chip style and i really enjoyed it the lobster was amazingggg they also have us the lobster claws but we couldnt even break it apart, we brought it home and hammered it down lol overall amazing dinner, would definitely come back when i visit catalina. i totally recommend this place!

Unfortunately, our experience at Topside by NDMK was extremely disappointing. We first waited 30…read moreminutes because the hostess missed our name on the list. Once we were finally seated, another 15 minutes passed without a server acknowledging us. We asked a busser for water, and he said he would get our waiter. We watched him speak to a male waiter, who looked directly at our table but returned to chatting with the bartender. Four other nearby tables that had been seated after us were also left without service. When the waiter eventually headed in our direction, he walked past all of the waiting tables and stopped to talk with guests who had already been served. After sitting for 35 minutes without even receiving water or being greeted by a server, we left. The couple at the table next to us left as well. It truly felt as though the waiting tables were being deliberately ignored. There are many wonderful places to eat on Catalina Island, but based on this experience, I would avoid Topside.

We were staying in a hotel in Avalon, and walked to the pier (actual pick up point is across from…read morethe basketball courts) to take the free minivan shuttle to the restaurant. We sat in an outdoor booth, weather was balmy, and had the shrimp cocktail with added octopus, and the whole fried tilapia with flour tortillas. Finished with the pumpkin cheesecake. The shrimp cocktail is marisco style lots of liquid broth. All the food was good! She had a couple of their signature drinks. Bottled water - like the other Avalon restaurants there is no house tap. Food and drink were good, service was fast and friendly, and we took the same shuttle back down and then walked back to the hotel. One negative though was that a couple of the workers' children were playing loudly and yelling a lot in their banquet area outside, and that was distracting and detracted from the experience.

We always go to the Buffalo Nickle when we come to Catalina Island…read more They Always remember us and treat us like family. The food is always 5 star

She had their signature wiki wacker rum drink with the free straw hat…read more Nice experience. We sat at the end table and looked out from inside.

We came to Luau Larry's with high hopes because we had heard so many great things about the…read moreatmosphere and drinks. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing... We were a large party of 14 adults and 2 children. Before entering, we specifically asked if children were allowed inside and were told they were, as long as they stayed seated at a table and did not sit at the bar. Based on that, we decided to come in. Some of our group had already ordered drinks at the bar, and we were given two tables.. Unfortunately, there was some kind of miscommunication with one of the servers. He apparently understood that part of our group was only going to sit at the table and not order anything. In reality, our entire group was there to order drinks; we simply weren't all ordering at the exact same time.. Instead of clarifying the misunderstanding, the server became extremely rude and kicked members of our party out while the rest of us were already ordering drinks. The way the situation was handled was completely unnecessary and unprofessional... It escalated so quickly that nobody wanted to argue or make a bigger scene, so the people who had not yet ordered simply left.. What makes this even more frustrating is that this was a large group of adults who were planning to drink.. With 14 adults and only two children, the restaurant easily lost hundreds of dollars in potential drink sales because of how the situation was handled... To be fair, the bartenders who helped us with our first round were actually nice and friendly.. Unfortunately, the interaction with the server completely ruined the experience for us. The drinks themselves also weren't anything particularly special... We probably should have asked to speak with a manager at the time, but everything happened so quickly that we just decided it wasn't worth the hassle.. We came in excited to check out a place we'd heard so much about, but unfortunately left extremely disappointed. Based on this experience, we won't be returning...