Came here for dinner and left very happy (and very full). We ordered the seared scallops, steamed clams, grilled teriyaki salmon with broccolini, and had two sakes. I originally tried to order the poke bowl, but they were down a sushi chef and warned it would take up to an hour. Totally fair, so I pivoted to the grilled salmon and I'm glad I did. It was delicious. It looks whatever in the awful photo I took, but trust me, it slapped. I usually don't even like teriyaki because it's often way too sweet, but theirs was perfect. Balanced, not sugary, and the salmon was cooked exactly how I like it. Everything we had was really good across the board. No misses. Huge shoutout to KJ, our server, fantastic service. They also have some fun merch, and we couldn't resist grabbing a hat. Great food, great service. Love this spot and would absolutely come back. read more

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Service 5/5 -friendly staff and food came out quick Food 3/5 -1/2 dozen oysters $18, tasted fresh and ponzu complimented it well -Rattlesnake roll $18, tasted the best out of the three, but nothing to write home about -Offshore roll $17, pickled red onion was interesting but get tiring after a couple pieces -Rainbow roll $16, least favorite of the three, the imitation crab mixture tasted drier and less flavorful than most that I have tried and made the roll taste dull -Salmon poke bowl $23, decent portion size but don't expect authentic poke, salmon is just diced and sauced at the time of order, refreshing overall -quality is not amazing but I think this is the only or one of few restaurants on the island that actually has sushi Ambiance 4/5 -Space is open and comfortable with plenty of bar seating around the perimeter that's great for people watching, there were a couple flies that lingering throughout the whole meal read more

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Food: Our group ordered a few things, but I can only speak to the Fish & Chips. My friend and I each did an order: one with pacific halibut and another with white sea bass, which were pretty decent. My ONLY nitpick is for the fish to have been a bit more moist. Also, the fries were a shining co-star! It was a table favorite. Service: No complaints! We were seated promptly and our food came out at a reasonable time. Ambiance: Casual, with a nautical vibe. read more

NDMK Fish House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

Food was good! Restaurant itself is kind of small, door is open so flies are always coming in (like there was constant swatting of my flies away my face and food) Service is good, but could be improved on. I'd come again, it's just when I have sushi, I expect an elegance of some sorts & it did not feel elegant in here. It was just a chill place not a fancy sushi dinner place. The mango and salmon roll sooo yummy!!! read more

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Came for a 6pm dinner but they were out of a few options. We ordered based off their "fresh catch" list. Fish was delish, just wish I could have tried the cioppini which they were out of. Only a few beers on tap. One of the each type I'd say. read more

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Worth the Stop in Avalon? Let's Talk About It. Q: When did you go and what was the wait like? A: Monday, fresh off a cruise around noon. About a 10-minute wait-completely reasonable. Q: First impression? A: I've been to Catalina Island more times than I can count, and somehow this spot never crossed my path until now. That alone surprised me. Q: What did you order? A: Fish and chips-and listen... it was slapping. The mahi mahi was full-bodied, flaky, and moist. The batter? Perfectly seasoned, which is rare without heavy breading. The fries were seasoned and jammin'. If you're a fry person, this combo delivers. (All local fish not available so don't get your palette to water. I preferred bass but I ate the mahi). Q: Why not something else like sushi? A: I considered it-but sushi is easy to find. Fish and chips made with mahi mahi instead of cod? That's a different conversation. I was here for it. Q: How was the service? A: One main waiter with support-but honestly, he was doing everything: host, server, cashier, manager. Easy on the eyes and efficient. Didn't miss a beat. Q: What about other food you saw? A: I was watching plates come out-everything looked worth trying. That's always a good sign. Q: Anything unexpected stand out? A: The fountain coke. No joke. I only drink fountain coke, and this was one of the best I've had. Q: What's the vibe and seating like? A: Small eatery. One table fits about 8, others are 2-4 tops plus a counter. Intimate, not cramped. Q: Accessibility and parking? A: Parking will be a challenge (typical Avalon). Wheelchairs can get in, but motorized chairs may struggle. The hallway to the restroom is tight, something to consider. Q: Price point-a little surprised? A: You might think it's a little pricey in the moment, but afterward? I didn't think about it at all. I'm general eating out is making me stay at home. Thank goodness I can cook. Q: Final take? A: Support this local spot. Solid food, efficient service, and a menu worth exploring. I'll be back. Hot tip: Cash is still king 3.5% charge for card -----"Local businesses are the lifeblood of any community." read more

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The fish collars are a must, whenever they have them available Food/Drink- 4 stars Similar to my past visit here, the food is decent, but I enjoyed the local and fresh fish they had available. The swordfish collar they had was divine, and I still think about it. The spiny lobster was good and had an excellent fish roe rice pilaf on it (but my main complaint was that it was overcooked, which defeats the purpose of fresh seafood). Service- 5 stars Their a bit understaffed, but the workers that are there are professional and attentive Bottom Line If your budget can handle it, I would highly recommend getting their fish collars here when they have it available read more

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The service was very friendly and fast even though they were busy. They were sold out of most of the local options when we visited but the sandwich was a tasty alternative and it paired nicely with a glass of white wine and the ocean view. read more

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The food was amazing and that made up for everything else. The wait was short overall. They seemed to only have one server so the service was kind of slow. The food does come out pretty quickly once you're able to order. The ceviche was fresh and the sushi was delicious. Would definitely go back any time I'm in Catalina. read more

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After a few days of eating cruise food I couldn't wait to eat anything else. We got so lucky finding NDMK. My sushi rolls were so good. My husband had the fish tacos and the portions are large and everything is fresh and yummy. read more

NDMK Fish House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

Pronounced "Endemic" We came here for dinner with a group, and it was a hit across the table. I ordered the Rattlesnake sushi roll - eel, shrimp, and avocado finished with black sesame and fresh green onion - a rich well-balanced bite that stayed with me long enough to bring me back again for lunch. What really makes NDMK special is its commitment to local fish and local sourcing. I love supporting businesses like this -- especially after seeing so many places around the world become gentrified into the same pizza-and-burger menus (from Copenhagen to Prague to Amsterdam to Dubrovnik). NDMK feels rooted in Catalina in the best way: supporting local fishermen and farms while delivering food that's thoughtful, fresh, and genuinely delicious. This is exactly the kind of place I want to return to -- and recommend to anyone visiting the island. Tip: We brought our own water/tea based on other reviews, which worked out nicely. They don't seem to offer tea, and hot water was served in plastic cups; otherwise, water comes in plastic bottles. A small detail, but worth noting. read more

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My husband and I arrived to the island without knowing about this place. We were so hungry we decided to come in. It's small cozy and our waiter Danny served us twice on two different occasions both days he was on it. Appetizer da bomb shrimp was soooo good ! I ordered the shrimp tacos and delicious I didn't care for the tortillas but the fish and truffle fries were so good . My husband had the steak and lobster I thought he rice was unnecessary but overall very tasty .. next day before leaving the island we had 2 sushi rolls and again fresh quality fish I recommend this place. read more

Came here on a rainy day on New Year's eve. The inside felt very cozy, like a fish house almost. The service was great, we were served promptly. this restaurant does the kinda shady thing where if you ask for water, they'll give you bottled water and charge you for it later (without your knowing). Luckily I caught on and asked the waiter about it and bro was a homie, he said he not to worry about it ;) The food was pretty good! I think the lobster roll was mostly worth it, decent amount of lobster for its price point. The blackened fish, although good, was just not filling enough to justify its price point. read more

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November 1, 2025 | Catalina Island Avalon | After spending the day on the island, and before boarding the ferry, I was craving a bite to eat! NDMK Fish House was a wonderful and tasty find! Poke Bowl w/Salmon $23 | Delicious, and plentiful! What a great mix of tasty bites: edamame, seaweed salad, avocado, wonton crisps and Housemade Hawaiian style poke sauce... Score! I opted for the half-and-half; has rice and half lettuce! Perfect! The bowls are quite huge, so I couldn't quite eat it all! While I selected salmon, you can also choose between tofu and tuna! Customer Service | Friendly, welcoming, and helpful with the menu! Seating | Plentiful, as well as seating in front of the window, which looks out at the ocean in the distance! This place became very busy! Decor | Very beach-y! I found myself constantly looking around, especially at the screens as the huge waves flashed across the screens! Overall | Yes, I would definitely love to dine here again and try more items on the menu! Thanks again for friendly customer service and a mouthwatering poke bowl! read more

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Great quality awesome customer service lots of options also had the ceviche, and a burger all were great choices family friendly read more

NDMK Fish House - Very delicious, fresh and great customer service - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

The place is small but the service is good. The halibut fish tacos are the best I've ever had. Note there is an extra $2 charge if you want your fish fried. You FYI if you ask for water be prepared to pay a $1.50. They automatically give you a bottle and charge $1.50, I would have appreciated being told in advance. read more

Wow. Fish and chips, get it here! So fresh not greasy! Sushi was good too o! Red ripper pictures. Def recommend.. Moscow mule was great too! Service was quick too. read more

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Came here after doing the tour of Discover Avalon. I wanted fish and chips. Not very many places I have gone to where they provide a variety of fish to select from for your fish and chips. So I asked our server which fish he recommends. He said that his favorite was the halibut. We took his suggestion and ordered the halibut fish and chips along with the shrimp appetizer. I wasn't sure what to expect because I have ordered cod or rockfish for fish options in the past. Food arrives and both items came freshly cooked. Took a bite of our fish and my Hubby and I were pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Juicy, not dry and batter was perfect balance. Shrimp appetizer was so delicious and the size was not small. Casual setting and it was 1 server the whole time. Food was coming out fast. We highly recommend this place and when we come back to Catalina- we will definitely be back. read more

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Good food, solid soup, calamari and sushi. Good service. Overall worth trying it out and visiting

Rushed here after 4 hours of doing a discovery dive on Catalina. We were starving. The clam chowder was thick and savory, 9/10! The Fish n Chips were also very good, crispy and juicy and fresh seafood. The fries were ok! Tartar sauce was mid. I will say they definitely upsell you by recommending the Halibut (of 6 fish options), which no one mentions is an extra $6! They also do not have water unless you buy water bottles, I think this is an island thing? Anyways this was a decent stop for lunch. Service was good. Indoors is small but very bright and casual. read more

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Service was great! Loved how attentive and polite the servers were. Food came out relatively quickly. I got the 2 seafood tacos with truffle fries that were delicious. Recommend this spot! read more

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Went here for lunch and was blown away by how great it was. Cool ambiance, great service, and great drinks Mela water was excellent Da Bomb Shrimp appetizer was the one weak point. Sauce was excellent but shrimp seemed less fried and more just cooked Sushi was beyond amazing! Some of the best I've had Sea bass with Lemon butter cape sauce was superb! read more

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This place was cute and island vibes! The sevice was fast and our server named KJ was very helpful and welcoming! The food was very good, it was fresh and delicious. My husband and I celebrating our 34th anniversary in this Island so if you guys visiting Catalina Island, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Husband order a lava cake dessert to go. They gave him a beeper to let him know when it was ready . It was a slow afternoon. He waited 20 mins and it wasn't ready yet so he went back inside the restaurant and to see about his order. They gave it to him. He opened the container as soon as he exit the door of the place. It was a mess! The ice cream was almost All melted like warm soup. Can't believe he waited so long. I'm sure it was ready quite sometime and he was forgotten. read more

Stopped by for a meal and overall had a great experience! The Da Bomb Shrimp absolutely lived up to its name 10/10. Easily the standout dish of the night and a must order if you're dining here. The rice was a bit of a letdown 7/10. It was on the dry side and not the standard white rice I was expecting. Tried the Hand Roll Corner, and it had a really nice balance of flavors 8/10. Fresh and flavorful. The Pier Salad with added grilled salmon was good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was flaky. They also gave a very big portion of salmon which was nice. The balsamic vinaigrette tied it all together beautifully, however my salad was missing the wonton crisps. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly, which is always appreciated! Would definitely come back read more

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The food here seems more geared towards the locals, though still pretty pricey. The service was great and it had an interesting fusion of Japanese and local seafood. For the cooked fish, it was overcooked by just a bit, as was the lobster. The ambiance was completely casual as it was sear yourself, and the tables were not as clean as everywhere else we went, in fact a bit sticky. Overall worth checking out, but wasn't at the top of our list of places we are at. We might try the sushi next time, but given the state of cleanliness we were a bit skeptical. read more

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I enjoyed a late lunch here with two other family members. I was really craving some good seafood and this definitely hit the spot. The restaurant has several tables that can accommodate both small and large parties. We were seated right away and our order was taken within 10 minutes of sitting. I ordered the poke bowl with salmon and 2 hand rolls (fender and house). The poke bowl was really good. The fish was really fresh and I really liked the seaweed salad. The wonton crisps added crispiness to a bowl that had soft textures with everything else. The fender hand roll was delicious. The spicy tuna was delicious and even though I would have liked a little more spice, it had some heat. I didn't like the house roll. It had salmon and avocado with chili oil and I didn't really like the blend of flavors. I didn't finish it. All in all, it was a great experience. If I had more time on the island, I would have definitely eaten there more. read more

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Took a day trip to Catalina. It was a such a beautiful time. We were hungry and found this place thru Yelp. They had great reviews and wanted to try. There was a wait but we didn't mind. The restaurant is on the smaller size. Our server was friendly. The menu had something for everyone in our party. The food was delicious and def worth trying when visiting this cute island. read more

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We happened upon this local gem for dinner yesterday and we were super delighted with it! Two of us had their local fresh fish - swordfish & halibut, blackened, and it was cooked perfectly. We chose the NDMK fries as our side dish which were a nice spicy twist. Another person had the fresh grilled halibut tacos with side salad. She said both were delicious. Last person ordered the chicken bowl but wasn't happy with it unfortunately. He felt the chicken was bland and the rice was undercooked. Guess he shouldn't have ordered chicken at a fish restaurant. IJS. The restaurant is small and very busy. The server was very attentive and works hard to keep up with everyone. The table next to us ordered the sushi rolls and they looked super great too. When I come back to Catalina this will be one on the first places I visit again!! read more

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Please go try this place, it's delicious! I had the grilled fish plate with halibut and lemon caper sauce and a side salad with some Asian dressing, it was sooooo good! My husband had the fish and chips, it looked wonderful, the french fries were super yummy, my daughter had the soft shell crab sushi roll, she said it was great too. I believe they are owned by a local family, they really seemed to care about their customers and food. We will be back! Oh, they do close a bit early so get there before 8pm I think. read more

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4/2 at 3:10 pm - Just left, absolutely ignored. The host, wait staff and server had us sit there then escorted someone else to their table brought them water asked everyone around us if they needed anything, looked at us and walked away. Was hoping this would be the last stop of such a great day. #catalinaflyer read more

The food here is pretty tasty! Especially the fish sandwich and fish n chips. I would come back here for sure. It's a great spot for fried fish or blackened fish from different types of fish that you can choose; from Halibut, seabass, mahi mahi to Marlin. They also have poke and sushi here too. One star less because the service was short staffed which meant you have to wait a little bit-- but thankfully not too long. I counted two waiters who were very laid back dudes and attentive enough to take your order. They put out the vibe that they would rather be doing anything else right now :) but they won't ruin your day either; just flag them down if you need anything and they will help. Ambience is a pretty good spot for families and small groups. It's a smaller sit-down restaraunt. The prices here are based on the fish you choose and the market price for the fish that day, so don't be too surprised if the bill is $20 a plate-- that said, it's still pretty good. Come hungry and ready to eat. Not bad NDMK fish House! read more

Great service, one server on the floor, but he got the job done. Food was amazing, and drinks were top notch. Would definitely check it out if you're craving sushi here in Catalina read more

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We were craving Ceviche and had already been to the Lobster Trap so came here. So glad we did. Ceviche was excellent. So was the Poke bowl and the Yellowtail/Jalapeño roll. Good service, nice beer selection and nice windows for people watching. read more

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It's been awhile since I've been here, but it's a reliable Avalon standby, and is open more hours in the off-season than their newer sister restaurant, Topside. NDMK's menu is exclusively from the sea and they only serve beer and wine. Topside has a full bar and dishes from land and sea. It also has a view. I ordered several items to go: the seared scallop appetizer, Farnsworth Bank sushi roll, and the grilled fish plate. The scallops were good but I would have preferred a harder exterior sear. The sushi roll was fine, with spicy tuna and shrimp tempura. There was a choice of 8 fish for the grilled fish plate. I chose Pacific halibut with house seasoning (can also order blackened or with lemon butter and caper). The fish was tasty but perhaps a bit overcooked. My side was the NDMK fries, topped with sushi sauce, spicy mayo and green onions, very good. The server/order-taker was helpful and friendly. I recommend both NDMK and Topside. read more

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Decent portion sizes. A few flies buzzing around ruined the ambiance - noticed this at several other Avalon restaurants. Server was kind & gave us some history about the place as well. read more

Must try the Halibut FISH & CHIPS. FRESH FRESH FRESH! I also had the Fire Roll, it was super spicy full of flavor ! read more

NDMK Fish House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

Honestly this was my favorite food place on the island. The guy that served us was super chill and nice. And the food came super fast ! The place was quiet and wasn't as busy when we went, it was cool. I loved the salmon with the rice and the broccolini and it's making my mouth watery again haha. My boyfriend said he also loved the sushi as well. Also I'm a big chocolate lover and when I tell you that this was the best lava cake I've ever tried in my life, it's actually one of the best. As soon as you take a bite it literally melts in your mouth !!! And I've never had that before, it's perfection. Im definitely coming back. read more

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Fish sandwich was good. Sushi roll was amazing. Service was prompt and friendly, We also had a burger which was also good. read more

NDMK was packed as usual when we arrived but we were able to get counter seating facing the ocean which was cool. We all ordered the Poke bowl. In the past we've had to wait a while to get our food but the bowls came out quickly (I'm thinking because it's a bowl vs rolls). It was very filling with super fresh ingredients and fish caught by NDMK. My kids said it was one of the best they ever had! read more

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