The daytime party! Make sure to order the WikiWacker to get your cool hat. Great service and food prices.

Solid bar for a Hawaiian themed drink. Gave us a sticker that said I was wickedy whacked because I got their infamous wicki wicker drink. Enjoyed the drink, only improvements are, no prices on drink menu and apparently there's a hat that's we didn't receive as part of the famous drink. read more

When In Catalina....get yourself a pina colada at luau Larry's. Got the Buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks as well, both were decent.

Stopped in here while docked in Catalina on a cruise stop. It was just okay. The kids got oysters and they were just meh... especially for advertising as an oyster bar. It was pretty expensive for what we got but we needed some food. I feel like they're more known for a dive bar than for their food. That's just the vibe I got. I would stop in again just for drinks if we're in Catalina again but without the kids but will skip the food. read more

A super fun bar. The drinks were delicious. The burger was perfectly fine. The bartender was super nice even on a very busy night. And we got free hats! read more

Fantastic and juicy burgers! The wait wasn't long at all. Came here on a Sunday around 1:30. I ordered the Hawaiian burger, which came with a yummy slice of fresh pineapple that made the burger extra juicy! Great quality meat The sweet buns were what stood out to me because they tasted buttery and quite fluffy. Decor is adorable! I really loved the mural on the wall, and I felt the service was excellent. read more

Luau Larry's - Hawaiian Burger - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

OMG, this place is a party!! We had two Mai Tai's each, two orders of oysters on the half shell, and split the ahi tuna sandwich with fries. It was all great. There's a little cubby hole room that's tucked away behind the bar. We thought about sitting there, but we were worried that we wouldn't get waited on, so hidden away. They have a ton of tropical drinks, all of which look great. This is a new favorite party place for us in Avalon. read more

Unless you're going specifically to be Wiki-Wacked don't go at all. The service is horrible and the menu doesn't have any vegetarian options. We went a few days ago and were never greeted by a server after being seated. We waited about 5-10 minutes before walking out. Would not recommend. read more

"Wickity, Wickity, Wack" No trip to Catalina is complete without getting your Wicki wacked at Luau Larry's, a lively tiki bar located just steps from the beach in Avalon. The Wiki Wacker is a fruity rum/brandy drink that comes with a free straw hat and bumper sticker. You will see people wearing the straw hats all over the island! The Buffalo Milk, similar to a chocolate shake, is another delicious drink that is not to be missed. Sit near the entrance of the bar for wonderful views of the harbor, while listening to live music and enjoying some nachos with your drinks. If you are looking for a quiet atmosphere, this is not the place for you--the bar gets very loud and crowded! read more

My bf and I stopped here on a Friday night. There was a live performance that was highly entertaining. The bar consisted of locals and tourists. It has a small dance floor which was frequently occupied. Servers were very attentive even though the place was packed. We were comfortable here. read more

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After biking around Catalina island for 3 hours, we were craving something hearty. What is more touristy than a hawaiian beach-themed restaurant on this island? LUAU LARRY'S, of course. Food: (His) Buffalo burger - Huge, had fried onion strings on top of the juicy meat. Regular fries on the side. (Mine) Ono sandwich "Special of the day" - Also huge. It actually turned out to be a burger with breaded fish and topped with slaw. Came with sweet potato fries. I would give the food a solid 3 because although the burgers were big in size, the bread fell apart and it was sort of inconvenient to eat. I give the service 5 stars because the waitress was friendly, attentive, and gave off that local vibe. And of course, she suggested the most touristy drink ever: "the wicki wacker" A strong fruity drink that came with a sticker for your car bumper and a huge straw hat: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ejkivioxBWVZO79RkLbd5w?select=DYpNERMJaQasS_q955dnvQ A couple of Wicki Wackers in you, it will be NO PROBLEM wearing that hat around the island! We also got "Buffalo Milk," which is exactly what a banana smoothy with vodka would taste like. Not my favorite, but it's kinda like dessert? Hey, this place wasn't wikity wack! read more

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Had a great time at Luau Larry's - live band was awesome! They sang a bunch of 80's music...they did need some help when someone requested Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" but they bravely tried it out! Ordered (2) girly wiki wacker drinks to get the straw hat - but they ran out - so no pix w/ the hat - boooooooo. BUT, they redeemed themselves with a juicy Buffalo burger - yes! And then they killed us with this spicy oyster shooter that used Pepper Flavored Vodka (see pix for before & after). read more

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I don't care what any of you haters say, this place is amazeballs. First, don't get food here. Drink. And drink plenty. Perfect Island bar. Crowded. Strong drinks. Hilarious patrons. One key amazing factor was the band that was playing. Not sure if this is the band that plays there regularly, but the guitarist was wearing black satin pants, chains and a purple vest. Fun. He rocked it out and the music they played all night was perfect! Be sure and get the Wiki Wacker drink. Not sure what is in it other than rum and the fact that is goes down like water....well enough said. You also get a straw hat and bumper sticker for your boat. Drink, be merry and pass out. Then puke over the side of your boat the next morning. That's what I did. Thanks Wiki Larry. My liver thanks you too. read more

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3.5 stars, rounded up. Because it is probably the only restaurant in Catalina that I wouldn't mind making a return trip to. The lure of live music on our first night in Catalina drew us into Luau Larry's...also, one of us really wanted the bread bowl clam chowder (~$7) and this place had it. It wasn't a big bowl, but the bread really fills you up. The atmosphere was fun, they had an one man band sing and he was actually pretty good! Prices are comparable to other restaurants, I got myself a buffalo burger (~$11) because there are actual buffalos on the island! The burger was huge and came with a side of fries. We didn't do the tourist thing with the wiki wacker, BUT, my friend did try the buffalo milk! He said it tasted like milk shake, way too sweet to finish on his own, and didn't enjoy it that much...They also have Blue Moon on tap! And a pretty good selection of mixed drinks and beer. We slipped in right before the crowd, so we got pretty good service. Seemed like there was only 1 server on duty. read more

If you're in the mood for some fruity drinks in a small, touristy joint right off the main boardwalk and marina, pop in for a Wiki Wacker! It comes with a straw hat or bumper sticker, so you've got that going for you as well. Overall, it's a nice little place to grab a drink or get a bite. It's pretty tiny (as many places are here) so not good for larger groups. Plenty of TV's to catch a game. We had the tuna sandwiches and they were amazing. The calamari looks (and tastes) more like fish sticks, though. Service was very good and although it was our waitress's first day she was a joy to be around and made the stop fun. read more

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This bar is a little all over the place for me. Hence the A-OK rating. Service: 4.5 stars. Our waitress was really good Food: 4 stars. The poke was surprisingly good, the fish & chips were good, pizza was average. Drinks: 3 stars. Definitely nothing to write home about, but very cool that they give you a straw hat with the Wikki Wacker. What almost ruined it for me: SO HOT. There is no AC and very little ventilation and I was miserably hot. Also the women's bathroom was DISGUSTING. Would I come back? Hell ya! Cheers! read more

This is the BEST place for drinks! The bartender is awesome and always on point. We've been here many times and never leave sober lol read more

Luau Larry's - Maui Mai Tai Bongo Water Shot Spicy Mexican Lolipop Shot - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I couldn't help but think of Balki's cousin Larry from Perfect Strangers wearing a grass mini hula skirt every time I walked by this place....so I had to go in at least once..... So my poor allergy prone but adorable baby girl had not eaten dinner yet....and I was in search of some plain 'ol grilled chicken breast to provide her necessary sustenance. Luau Larry's is practically attached to Pavilion Lodge so I swing by here first....wouldntcha know it.....they also have a bar! imagine that..... It's a Monday night so there's only 1 couple at the restaurant enjoying their food and a fellow lone boozer at the bar drinking himself to happiness. I briefly consider getting that wiki wacker and wearing that ridiculous hat....then I realize I'm not sh*tfaced or mentally incapacitated (just mildly) and simply opt for a cerveza. The Sam Adams is cold and reasonably priced ($4) and I drink it sloooow to savor the brew. I order the chicken breast from the friendly bartender and he is VERY helpful when it comes to making sure the chicken is not prepared with any dairy (my daughter's allergic) He even has the cooks cut up the breast for my baby AND gives me a discount on the bill! My daughter eats it up happily (no allergic reaction) and ALL is well on Avalon...for the time being....hey what ever happened to Bronson Pinchot....Bring Back Balki Bartokomous! I smell a comeback! read more

Luau Larry's - Cold Sam Adams at Larry's - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I absolutely love their hamburger Hawaiian. They serve with curly fries and really good house ranch. Their pizzas are also good. I shared with my dad how much I enjoyed their burger I convinced the picky man to try and he agreed it's unique enough to try. It has a slice of grilled pineapple the just ties the whole thing into a beautiful little gift to our bellies. Their drinks are really good too. Our bartender Omar was great we would come back just for the drinks. Very attentive with their customers. Love this place. The environment is welcoming and they play great music. Definitely recommend you stop by to get your wiki wacked so you get the iconic straw hat. read more

Very good sandwiches and burgers. Good drinks. Nice people serving, great to watch sports and have a good time

Where is Gil?????????? We have been coming her 23 years! This guys is good but where is Gil?

A Fun Experience! The bar was very upbeat a band was playing and the crowd was around 30+ Wasn't my kind of scene BUT I'm glad I went because everyone who visit NEED to order the drink special and earn themselves a fun VACATION HAT! read more

Luau Larry's - What a memorable night! - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Simple place for a drink and a few appetizers. Nice setting. The service was ok, the waitress was really slow with getting back to us. Not much room for sitting, we had to sit up against the bathroom corner. Our drinks were good, but the wings were a disappointment. We had to dip the hot sauce on the wings and of course, it didn't stay on too well. The chicken was fried and dried. read more

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First time here with family. Had the Hawaiian Burger. Price is reasonable, quite standard around here for a burger. Service was good and food came promptly, Lots of alcohol options. Only one negative is the restroom could be better maintained. This is a tourist town after all read more

Okay this place is a must when visiting Catalina. You have to get a Wiki Wacker(drink), its great people watching and the atmosphere is FUN! This place is FUN I recommend it and will be going back. read more

Luau Larry's - We were "kid" FREE! - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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We ordered half a dozen Oysters, swordfish sand which and 2 swordfish tacos no water. Flavor was middle grade, I had to season my taco up with salt, swordfish sandwich a bit fishier than I would like (but not overwhelming). Unfortunately the Oysters didn't taste very fresh. They were large and I favor smaller ones, but that shouldn't make a difference. My 10yr old who is an Oyster connoisseur said after the first oyster, "these just don't taste right." As for the service, the guy was polite. read more

Was there today 7/10/24, two of us, our server was Jose Rios. We sat ourselves because they were busy and both servers seemed overwhelmed. When Jose finally acknowledged us he got our drink order which was only a tea and diet coke. We waited for him to bring menu but he didn't. We finally had to ask the other female server to bring menu which she did. When Jose came to take our order he acted quite bothered when I asked where the ceviche was in the menu. He was quite irritated and said it wasn't. When my friend asked if it was enough for two he got even more irritated that now she was asking a question about the menu . He was rude from the start. Before I ordered I asked if we could have seperate checks. He said that was no problem so we ordered. When food arrived it looked great! It tasted a good as it looked. We got two orders of ceviche and I also got a clam chowder. When I ordered the chowderI specifically asked if they had oyster crackers, Jose said yes. I said great! When soup arrived it came with saltine crackers. Ugh. Never again did we see Jose or the other server. In fact only one when we came them over did they refill our soft drinks. We finished our meal being completely ignored. In fact we waited 45 min after the completion of our meal before Jose brought the bill and it was combined after he agreed to split it. When I saw that I asked to spit the bill because one of us was paying with cash, the other with credit card. He refused to split it and I reminded him that he already agreed. He then became very angry and snatched the bill out of my hand and left in a huff, obviously very annoyed and angry. When he came back with the split bills he took it upon himself to add a 20% gratuity to both bills! I told him, no... remove that as we had no intention to tip after being treated so rudely and being completely ignored through our entire time there. He said no you have to pay it. I said no I do not and you need to remove it. He said "you are fucking cheap" in which I replied toy are so rude! I said never in my entire life have I ever had a server be so rude and angry as him. He said again "I have never had a customer as cheap as you!" Then he started laughing and talking to the bar tender and other purple around using the f word over and over and speaking badly about my friend and I. I purposely write on the bill "no tip, did not deserve and was very rude". After I paid my friend suggested that I get a coy of the bill in case he tries to charge a tip once I left. So I asked him for the copy of the bill that I wrote on and signed. He was even more angry and printed an entirely new copy. I asked him where is the receipt that I signed. He said he threw it away! This was just a horrible experience and never in my life have I had a verbal confrontation with any server, ever! I am a very generous tipper and have never felt compelled to give zero tip, ever, until today. This man was rude, unprofessional, vile, and downright mean. He ruined the entire experience dining there. I left a message on their web page for the owner to kindly contact me as I believe this person should not be dealing with the public or their customers. What a horrible human being. read more

Love this place. Classic beach bar, Drinks are really good, allowing you to tolerate the okay food. I gave it 4 stars on the total experience. It's a not to miss icon when visiting Catalina in the summer. Cheers! read more

Came here for lunch after a crazy 8-mile hike around the southside of the island. Ordered the swordfish taco and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of flavor. Of course, I also had to try Catalina's famous Buffalo Milk which was pretty delicious in and of itself. My wife ordered the fish & chips which she enjoyed. My only knock on this place (as with other restaurants in Avalon) is that due to the drought, water is not complimentary and is to be purchased by the bottle. Beware of this before you arrive and make sure to pack your own water! read more

Luau Larry's - Buffalo Milk - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

They're not open for searing during the day, but their takeout still came out really good! I got the Hawaiian chicken sandwich, Mexican shrimp cocktail, and wings. Everything was delicious. I'm dairy free, but they had no trouble accommodating me and were knowledgeable. We also got the pina colada and Mexican lollipop drinks which were both great! read more

Luau Larry's - Menu - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I went here for their burger deal. Service: (2/5) Average. The servers were really kind, but the service was mind numbingly slow. It took 30 minutes for our server to take our order. Our food came out quickly. After our food came out, that's when our drinks were served to us (halfway through our meal). Not to mention our check didn't arrive until 20 minutes AFTER we finished eating. I had to get up and ask for it myself (nbd, but inconvenient) Food: (2/5) I'm solely basing this off of the cheap burger deal. There was nothing special about the burgers. The fries were pretty soggy too. But what else can I expect from a cheap deal. Environment: (3/5) A cool vibe. Cool murals across the walls. Fun decor. Overall, I did enjoy the restaurant. I just wish the staff were more reliable. I don't mind eating a mediocre burger because... it is cheap, afterall. read more

Luau Larry's - Regular burger - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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I tried to check in, I'm not sure if that worked, my phone has been broken for several weeks and I have yet to figure out this whole iPhone ten situation. It's supposed to have your portrait unlock the phone, but I think I have too many new wrinkles to unlock the phone! And I can't remember my password so Fritter, my son, has to help every time I use it. A pain in the butt if you ask me! But I don't complain. And neither did Beverly with the hearing aid fiasco. Great place! read more

Luau Larry's - Pizza - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Stopped at Catalina Island on a Carnival Cruise. Got off the ship fairly early as I was anxious about the entire ship getting off. Most restaurants open at 11am. Luau Larry's was open before 11am. Had the clam chowder bread bowl and it was EXCELLENT. Excellent customer service as well. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Spent the day on the island bar hopping. Had a great time here. The bartender was friendly and quick service. Drinks are good. Beer is cold. Fun atmosphere. What else ya need. I'll be back !! read more

Luau Larry's - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I came to this restaurant right after getting off the Catalina express. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza which had disgusting cheese and the service was quite poor. I don't drink because I'm a recovering alcoholic and the waiter asked me if I wanted any cocktails. He was very convincing and the next thing I know I wake up passed out in a boat with a middle aged Asian man named Mr. Gu. Anyways, come here for the drinks, not the food. read more

This dive bar looks a bit intimidating and dirty but hands down has a good hot pizza you can die for. The service was very shotty as it took a few minutes for anyone to even notice we were waiting for a table but we finally got some attention and was taken inside to the back of what they call "the cave". We had two little kids and they're eyes just lit up with excitement! A bit dirty so I had to flag someone to help clean the table off. I was afraid someone would forget about us back there but the young server was very kind and attentive. We got our bottled waters (covid restrictions on tap), and ordered a classic margarita and a pepperoni pizza. Both very good!! Pizza was hot and fresh and the kids enjoyed it. Would go back again for the pizza, but eat it outside on the beach. read more

They had me at SWORD FISH TACOS! DON'T BE FOOLED! I was so disappointed on how they cooked the swordfish.. I expected to be a filet but it was chopped up and tasted chewy like chicken.. I didnt taste fresh either.. SO DONT GET THE SWORDFISH TACOS Catalina is in a drought so when you ask for water it comes in a bottle. Totally fine with me We also got the Buffalo Burger was good. I liked the string onions in the burger. It came with steak fries and my bf loved it. Lots of people drinking early here! Rowdy and fun! That's how Catalina should be on the weekends! read more

Great location across from the beach and next to our hotel the Pavilion. Presentation is okay and burger was a bit over cooked on the Kona burger. Hot dog was good. read more

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The fun bar on Catalina. It's where we kick off our pub crawl every year and it is a must. It's kitschy but worth a pop in. PLUS, you get a free straw hat when you get a wicki wacker and that's important for blocking those dangerous UV rays when you pass out on the beach or a bench outside. Oh, I've never tried food here. read more

Luau Larry's - Bongwater - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Look, this is not an especially extravagant or luxurious place. What it is, is a nice little hole in the wall that serves strong drinks and a perfect environment. I ordered the Caribbean breeze drink (which was recommended by the bar keep) and then kept them coming. We had chips and salsa with guaq all day long and it was perfect, wasn't the best ever but it definitely did the job. Why would I rate this place five stars? It simply has that vibe, the kid if place that you just like to be at. It had a great drink place, really good looking food and and great music played at a volume that you can still have a conversation with your friends and not feel like you're yelling. Overall, you'll just have to show up in order to really get the total feeling of this place, it's just one of those places. read more

Luau Larry's - The title drink - New American Near Me - Avalon, California