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Came in today for lunch and split a club sandwich ($20) and it was massive and delicious! It came with curly fries. Vibes were awesome here. Would definitely come back.
Great and fun ambience but I would just come here for drinks. No kidding, you can hear the music bumping as soon as you start your descent down the beach street. They have a live musician which is awesome. Service: Terrible - we had to constantly flag down our server. She never checked on us, not once. Drinks: I came here to try the island's famous drink - The Buffalo Milk. Was not a huge fan. I'm not sure how it is supposed to taste so I may be in the wrong but I just did not like it. It tasted very artificial and melted way too quick. I had to try it at least once on the island so at I at least know now. They offer a pretty immense cocktail list. Food: - Raw Oysters 2/5: Not as fresh and a bit, bland, and on the more fishy side. - Fries 2/5: The fries were so bland. Only providing a rating here because it came out piping hot so at least they were fresh. More on the oily side. - Buffalo Wings 3/5: These were decent! Good in size but the buffalo was slightly watery along with the ranch.
If you are on Catalina Island and need a lively place for dinner, then Luau Larry is a good place to go. I got the luau Larry special and ordered the Wiki Wacker as a drink. The sandwich was OK and I was able to sub out the fries for curly fries. I really like the curly fries as they were well seasoned. The drink was a little bit strong. Personally , I would order something else off the menu again, but keep the fries. It was very crowded, but we were able to get sat within 10 minutes on a Saturday night. It was very loud inside with very loud music playing. If you're into the loud bar vibe wanting to get drunk and have fun then this is the place to go. But, if you want a more quiet place to actually talk to the people you're with go somewhere else. I love my hat that came with my Wiki Wacker. Definitely give it a try if you want drinks and a more lively place for dinner and drinks.
Came here to try some oyster shooters which was not good to me but my friend enjoyed them. We got the Mexican lollipop shooter and that was delicious. The service was friendly, there's a bartender who is younger and tall who was really nice and then there's an older gentleman with glasses who helped us out the second time he was okay seems to be annoyed when we asked questions about the menu or what's for special. Seems like they only have the burger special on Wednesdays. The ambiance was lovely it was decorated and someone gave us their whickey hat they didn't want to wear it. The music was good a mix of everything makes you wanna dance and then makes you wanna cry hahaha I got the dragonfruit drink it was yummy. We got the poke bowl and that was so delicious. Pricy but worthy for drinks & some food.
Larry, you know we got the hat. I don't even remember the drink, but the drink came with the hat, therefore that was the order of the night. Excellent service, great food and drinks. Really good vibes and atmosphere. For my besties birthday, Luau Larry's was her go to. Therefore, I was excited to try it. Thank you so much for not only good food, made to order, great seating, with great views, but the memories this trip!
touristy spot on the main strip of shops, a bit expensive for what it is although the food tastes good to fine. The ahi tuna sandwich was a bit strange with thin slices of ahi tuna rather than a patty type of situation. The pina colada virgin was great, no complaints. The clam strips was a bit disappointing for $19 they only gave a handful and mix it in with french fries.
We came here to try the buffalo milk drink. It was delicious, so was the Mexican Lolly pop drink. $18 a drink but they were good. I got the fish and chips. Delicious! The whole experience was a little cramped and rushed but overall we liked it a lot.
Went here to get my wiki wacked and it was pretty enjoyable. They're a very casual tiki bar with food offerings. Staff seemed to give us the side eye while being jovial with others; not sure what prejudice they had against us. Normally I can forgo blank stares, but I expect a little more when I'm in a tourist area. - Wiki Wacker Both tropical fruity and alcoholic at the same time. You get a hat or sticker with it, and we weren't asked which one we preferred. The strength is similar to a long island, due to the mix of rum and brandy. Decent blend that had a pretty light to deep orange gradient, and an extra pineapple slice. We had fun with the straw hat, so it's fine that fate declared we receive this souvenir. - Buffalo Milk I preferred this drink over the Wiki Wacker, but I can see some people not being into it. It tastes like a creamy nothing. I liked it because the flavor was very, very subtle; it was like an icy, subtly creamy, subtly banana, subtly bitter smoothie topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. Nothing about it has buffalo in it. I would get this again. To sum it up, theming is nice and drinks are aesthetic, yummy, and effective. I love the wide open windows for the natural light and breeze drifting in, and if you're seated near the front, you can people watch.
Luau Larry's is a great place to come for lunch or to have some drinks. Today I had the lobster roll a half dozen of oysters and a spicy Mexican cocktail. I can't remember the actual name Services quick ambience is festive. It was super busy because of the FIFA soccer ball game.
Awesome place for watching the sunset and having a cocktail. Great service and friendly people. So much fun!
LuauLarry was recommended for the Buffalo Milk & the Wiki Wack so of course we had to try it. We wanted to sit up front to people watch, they allowed us to wait for the perfect table facing the boardwalk. Our waitresswasted no time offering us drinks which after we order made it to our table within 5 minutes. The Buffalo Milk was great, couldnt taste the alcohol but that makes them dangerous. Whatever my wife had to earn the Wiki Wacker hat is what she had, she seemed to like it as it was gone in minutes. Not sure what the purplish drink was but it was dang good too. We didnt order alot of food, mainly came for the drinks but e erything we saw looked amazing. The atmosphere was full.of energy and fun, everyone seemed to be having a good time, you g and older alike. I can see why this place was recommended, next time we visit Catalina we will be back for the food for sure.
We stopped by Luau Larry's for a quick snack and some drinks. The vibe was great: fun, lively, exactly what you want when you're on vacation and the service was solid too. Foodwise...mixed bag. We ordered half a dozen oysters, fries, and the Mexican shrimp cocktail. The fries were good, no complaints there. The oysters, though, were not good, and the Mexican shrimp cocktail was also a miss. Definitely disappointing and not something I'd order again. Now the drinks? Way better. We had the spicy Mexican lollipop and the dragon lemonade, and both were really good. I'd come back for drinks for sure and maybe try different food items, just not the ones we ordered. We saw people eating pizza and that looked delicious! Will try next time. Great atmosphere, great service just wish the food had matched the drinks.
Customer service was horrible...the kids menu says "chicken tenders with an option of fresh fruit or fries" but they gave us 9 pieces of cucumber that my kid doesn't eat or consider a fruit and one piece of pineapple cut into multiple micro little pieces this place needs serious improvements The attitude on these waitresses is just disgusting and disrespectful I don't appreciate they way they were speaking to me when I asked a simple question on where to sit ( Estephania) very rude and her stairs were very unpleasant to deal with while I am just trying to enjoy my time save ur time and ur mine $22 water down drink
5 years ago
My second time here in 3 years. We went in for the Wednesday Special, a burger/fries & drink for $10. It was 7:15. For the sandwich you could choose chicken or beef, the drink choice: water or soda. We ordered chicken & a couple of beers. Our server brought us over a couple domestic bottles ($5). He came with the food & we never seen him again. We had to get ketsup from another table, and we ended up with hamburger not chicken. We ended up eatting the burger, since the server never returned to ask us how we were doing, or if we needed anything else. We finished our drinks & considered going to the bar for another.. But I'm not a big Guns & Roses fan and I really couldnt stand the music any longer. Finally we were able to flag the server down for our tab. We paid & left. I left the server a note on the reciept with the payment that read "We ordered the Chicken." Highly unlikely that I'd go back to this place after giving it a go twice. read more
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3 years ago
We came here for breakfast because literally every other place on the island had a 30-45 minute wait. We came in and it was relatively empty and we got a table for 6. The service here is slow especially which is unfortunate. I got the Denver Omelette with Hashbrowns. The food took a while to come out and it was just an average omelette. There was nothing too special about it. We probably won't come here again unless we're in a pinch. read more
We didn't stay for too long because we weren't hungry; we just wanted a drink. We got a table and ordered some drinks. They have a large menu of options and drinks. They also sell fish bowls here. I asked the waitress what she recommended and she said that the wiki wacker is their most popular drink. If I can't choose, of course I'm going to choose their most popular drink! I got the drink and I thought it was pretty strong. You can't taste too much of the alcohol so I understand why they say "one of these and you'll have your wiki wacked!". They also give you a sticker or a hat if you order the wiki wacker. I got the hat which is kinda festive. One thing I didn't like was that the drinks menu didn't show the prices. You don't really know how much each costs until after you order it and get the check. This place is definitely most loud and packed during night time and looks like a fun place to go hang out. Also, like most of the other restaurants on the island, when you order water they give you bottled water. It's usually about 25 cents or 50 cents each. read more
4 years ago
Fun spot for lunch. The crab cakes were good too. We just ate them too fast to take a picture. We all got burgers and sandwiches. My Swordfish Sandwich was delicious! read more
4 years ago
First in the door when it opened at 1100. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Pizza and wings were delicious. Be sure to get you "wiki wacked" and order the wiki Wacker. Earn you hat or bumper sticker and fly them proudly! Great spot if on a cruise stop. Lots of fun! read more
5 years ago
The worst place on the entire CATALINA Island. I came here yesterday with my registered service dog. He had his batch attached, and he is a small dog, that is well behaved and trained. They refused to let me sit inside, and also on the outside patio. They said that the dog is a liability, and they cannot have any animals inside or outside. This is clearly a law violation, because I need the dog with me all the time. The manager was really mean to me, and he seemed drunk. I got really bad anxiety attack 5 minutes later. They are dog haters so if you have a service dog or you are just a dog lover please avoid this place. The other bars and restaurant on the island allowed my dog inside and out, just not this one. read more
4 years ago
Terrible waiters service, they won't ask if you need anything, when I went it was a three person serving the place. It looked like the manager, a lady and the bar guy. They won't help you if it's not their table. The food just sits there until your actual server picks it up. The female would see it but wouldn't handle it. The place and restrooms are very dirty. I felt like I was begging for the hat, when I did order the drink that came with it. I ordered the buffalo burger and it wasn't anything special. The server couldn't hear our order and ordered it all wrong. I regret going there and following the tour guide recommendation. read more
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We had a great experience here. We enjoyed the drinks and the food a lot. The service was great as well. This will be one of the restaurants we visit each time we come to Catalina. We had the Wiki Wacker and The Mexican Lollipop. The Lollipop was delicious. read more
We stayed at the Pavilion Hotel and this bar was right next door, so we went for some beer. There's like 3 tables that are tiki style but rest of the tables are just mediocre. We ordered deep fried shrimp which was about $20 and it comes with four jumbo shrimp and fries. read more
3 years ago
Coming from Arizona not knowing what to expect, this place blows it out of the water. Amazing, I the service wa amazing,Johnny was amazing and the cooks were fabulous. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for the 1st time experience read more
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6 years ago
This was the best divey bar harbor front. It was our go to spot for drinks and live music. We were sad to hear Gil Torres no longer performs here. He was amazing! Our main reason to visit Larry's was to see him. Food is just OK. Lots of adult drink options. Getting Wiki Whacked is a must! Visited before COVID-19. read more
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Thatched roofed, authentic Hawaiian-inspired watering hole. Pumping out the jams of KISL!! Had the best time with the tourists gone in January. And amazing folk art on the walls. read more
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Amazing bar, bartender was friendly and nice, pressured us into getting the special wiki wacker drank. Loved it!!! the whole shabang 5 star experience read more
4 years ago
Ordered the half dozen oysters and they smell and taste very fishy! Not fresh at all! Can not eat it without added a lot of ketchup and other sauces to cover the fishy taste! Tastes super bad. For the shrimp, it tastes like meat that has been stored in the fridge for many years! Terrible quality! A waste of money! Will not recommend anyone to come here! read more
5 years ago
Food and service was great. Server checked on us multiple times. The clam chowder was tasty and the bread bowl had a nice crisp. The rest of the food no one complained. Also got wiki wacked! Fun time! read more
6 years ago
We stopped here after our tour recommended the Buffalo milk. We got chips, salsa and guacamole, one cocktail and two soft drinks. I've never been so disappointed by a basic item like chips and guacamole. They came in tiny plastic cups, and had zero flavor. I had to steal salt from the bar just to add something to make it not so bland. The Buffalo milk was watery, and ended up upsetting my stomach later on. The place is cool because of the location, but because the guacamole was so bad, I didn't even want to try a sandwich at $20 each. I wouldn't go back. read more
$8.95 for AYCE breakfast - you can't beat that when you're in catalina island. Best deal within the area since other places is around the same price if not more. Yes, the selection is limited: bacons, sausages, pancakse, mini breakfast burritos, waffles, scrambled eggs, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, cereals, pastries, and this mexican dish that i forgot what it's called - it's tortilla chips with seasoning and it's kinda spicy. Fresh fruits (orange, watermelon, cantaloupe)..and drinks are included: coffee, orange juice, milk, and cranberry juice. read more
5 years ago
Our first time coming to Catalina a ton of our friends had recommended that we go to Luau Larry's! Literally the funnest Tiki bar, you definitely have to get a Wiki Wacker, you get a free hat and sticker when you order it! It's rum, brandy and pineapple juice super refreshing especially during a hot summer! I am not even sure what else I ordered that day but I remember walking out feeling super plastered! It's dark inside so seeing the light after an hour or so can definitely mess with your head! You should also try the Spicy Mexican Lollipop shooter, it tastes just like those lollipops! Probably ordered food, it was probably good but like I said a couple of drinks and you have no recollection of your afternoon! Definitely a must when you come to Catalina! read more
4 years ago
Super disappointed, by far the worst place I've dined in on the island. A half a dozen oysters here is more expensive than in the nice restaurants not to mention they're way smaller and shucked by a careless person who doesn't pay any mind to if there are broken shell bits in them. read more
Great lil bar on Catalina Island. Came here for dinner and drinks and surprisingly had a good time! There was a solo guitarist performing that evening belting out all the popular rock songs! We ordered nachos and they were totally on board when we asked to substitute the chips for curley fries. It tasted great! Appears that LL is popular for their fruity tropical drinks, so we set aside our love and devotion for scotch and whiskey to partake in the island's libation fun of Wiki Wackers and Bahama Mamas. Fun Tip: Order the Wiki Wacker and wear your hat proudly! read more
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Luau Larry's was one of the to-dos on my list of things to do in Catalina Island. It's small and intimate, with a lovely "Tiki" vibe to it. They offer live music on most days and have a wonderful crowd. I came in the afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. The BEST drink on the menu is the Wiki Whackers, it's a MUST TRY when in Catalina. The prices are reasonable and they offer a great variety of unique drinks. I sat in the bar area near the window looking out to the beach and it was fantastic. I was able to sip on my tasty drink, enjoy the lovely beach view, and people watch the whole entire time. My girlfriend and I ordered the Mai Tai and the Gummy Bear Cocktail. Both drinks were very delicious! We also got talked into having and trying their delicious shooters for $7. Please do yourself the favor and try one as well! Luau Larry's does offer food, however, I wasn't hungry so I passed. I hear the sandwiches, crab cakes, and the fries are delicious! Next time I will definitely try the food menu. Yes, I admit, you will see a young crowd here who are living life like there is no tomorrow. Please people, no judging, they're just having fun. The entertainment here is LIVE! Overall, it's a great place for locals and tourist to mingle in a laid-back atmosphere! **Don't forget the straw hat that you see everyone wearing! It's a token of Catalina, HA! read more
7 years ago
Arrived late sunday night..10pm I was starving.. I was sat quickly.. and fed such perfect wings.. tastiest clam chowder.. I was too full to enjoy CV my french dip.. but I am glad I took it to the house I was staying at. That sandwich hit the spot at 3am.. Not sure why anyone would hate on the food. I keep thinking about those perfectly crispy saucy wings . Juicy.. oof..cant say I've ever had them that perfect anywhere else.. Was busy at the bar.. and I dont recall my servers name . Even though he spent most of the time running to the bar and kitchen... I'd like to thank him kindly for taking good care of me.. I was having a bad day.. and he made it all fall away.. read more
2 years ago
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