We loved this place so much we ate here twice while in Catalina. The fish is fresh and delicious! Had to try the quail egg shooter and it was good! The ceviche is outstanding. A decent portion for the price. The scallops were good too- but I'd choose ceviche if you're waffling. Fish tacos, sushi- just go! read more

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BEWARE OF HIDDEN FEES. While the food here was generally good, the hidden fees left a bad taste in me and my friend's mouths. To eat I had the fish and chips with the Pacific Halibut per our server's recommendation and it was pretty solid. The fish was fried well and the fish was juicy and fishy in a good way. The portion size looked small initially, but this was actually a filling dish. My friend got the fish tacos with swordfish also per our server's recommendation and it was also pretty solid for her. However, when we got the bill we were surprised with all the hidden fees. I asked for regular water, but was charged $1.25 for it. For my friend's taco, she was charged an extra $2.00 for the "blackened" fish which she did not order. Lastly, we were charged a 3% credit surcharge for using a credit card. I wish our server was upfront about these fees, it just felt like a greedy money grab of tourists. I would not come back honestly. Just bring your own food to the island. read more

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Love places like NDMK fish house. Great fish, great food in general, great staff and great location. Not boujee enough to out price people visiting the island. And well worth it. I wish I could've ordered more read more

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Two cousins wake up at 4am to go fishing to deliver the freshest sea food. Loved this little restaurant in Catalina island. The staff were so friendly and it was nice to have a sit down meal. They have traditional sea food dishes or Asian fusion meals. My fav was the fish and chips as since they caught the halibut that morning. I highly recommend! read more

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Stopped by here to try swordfish. Swordfish taco was an interesting experience. It taste like fish but it had texture to it. I'm not a fan of fish like cod where it falls apart. The shrimp was delicious. My biggest problem is that they charge you $1 for water. And it's a water bottle. I get it you're trying to keep a business but at the price we're paying for food. A water bottle should come with it. read more

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The food was so delicious I could eat here every day best seafood ever!! The Mahi Mahi ceviche was the best I have ever eaten. The halibut fish and chips delicious. The swordfish tacos amazing. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and recommended great food. The atmosphere was great decor of different types of fish. read more

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Went on my first cruise and they dumped us here for half a day lol. Wandered around Catalina Island and decided give to this fish house a try! It's pretty small inside. Got the fish & chips, Rattlesnake roll & watermelon passionfruit drink. The sushi was surprisingly good, fresh ingredients topped with sweet eel sauce. It was pricey for a canned drink tho... $10! I thought it was going to be a hand made drink. Anyway, would def return to try some more dishes! read more

NDMK Fish House - Fish & Chips + Rattlesnake Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

We stopped here while on catalina island. I ordered the fish tacos and a salad. My favorite was the mahi- mahi. Service was ok. They were pretty busy. So we had to wait for seating. It wasn't to long before a booth became available. We also ordered the shrimp as an appetizer. It was all delicious and plentiful. I would recommend the tacos. If back on the island. I would stop here. The two tacos was very filling. read more

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Found this spot after researching some recommended eats in catalina. We ordered the fried fish tacos and poke bowl. We chose halibut as our fish and it was really good. I also really enjoyed their fries. The poke bowl had great flavor & was so fresh. We came at a good time; it wasn't too busy so we were able to be seated right away. The staff were friendly. The next time I'm in catalina, I'll come back and try their other dishes read more

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

I was very disappointed with my experience at NDMK Fish House on Catalina Island. The burger was served with a badly crushed and folded bun, the ingredients were carelessly assembled, and the portion of fries was surprisingly small. Most concerning, the meal was served on a plate with a large chip missing from the rim, which is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about the restaurant's attention to cleanliness and customer safety. The attached photos clearly show the condition in which the meal was served. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. 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, nautical. read more

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

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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Food is awesome! James is awesome! Poke is awesome! This place is awesome!!! We have been coming here every year and still love it as the first time read more

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

Stop by this place after the recommendation of our tour guide. This place had a bit of a wait but the wait was worth itl. They offered several fresh fish options, we ordered two rolls, nigiri and fish and chips. The fish and chips were amazing, the firs were super crispy and the fish batter was so tasty. Can't go wrong with this dish. The ring of fire roll was spicy, that chili oil had a kick, if you aren't used to spicy I won't recommend it. Their tap drinks were interesting, def worth a try. read more

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Small restaurant that feels authentically Catalina! Locals who fish the local waters and have great dishes. All the food was excellent. It can get busy, but it's worth the wait! read more

We got the fish tacos, shrimp, and clam chowder. Clam chowder was okay, the fish tacos were good (would definitely recommend getting them deep fried), and the shrimp was solid. I would recommend getting the NDMK fries with sushi sauce, and spicy mayo! They were really crispy and well seasoned. The service was chill and I love how laid back the restaurant was overall. Would definitely come back to try a different fish? read more

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

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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Some of the best best fish tacos you'll ever eat in your life. Fish is very fresh here absolutely delicious. And it was a quiet kind of place to eat, which was nice from the hustle and bustle outside. Very reasonable pricing as well. Service was a bit quiet, but they were attentive. TASTY! read more

NDMK Fish House - Bear fish tacos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

Probably the best yellowtail I've ever had. When we ordered he said "we just got it in and idk if it's cut yet".... You guys... it was so fresh and buttery smooth! Did I mention tender and fresh? Wow! We ordered 2 offshore rolls, 1 Avalon minus the skin and 2 orders of yellowtail Nigiri. And we inhaled it so there's no pictures but if I'm ever in this area again, I'm coming back! read more

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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NDMK is my favorite place to eat in Catalina. Completely casual. Knowledgeable staff. Superior sushi. Cannot go wrong. Japan level good sushi. SO fresh! read more

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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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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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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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We enjoyed a great lunch. It was very busy in Avalon but the service was quick. The seafood was very fresh and tasty. I had fish tacos and my husband the fish and chips. Oh I almost forgot the French fries, they were very good. read more

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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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

NDMK Fish House - Lobster salad sandwich - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

I call this my death row meal because it is my favorite restaurant and favorite meal in the world haha. We have been coming to the island every summer for 20 years and this is my favorite restaurant. My husband gets the blackened fish tacos every time (he asks the servers recommendation on fish) and I get the Clemente sandwich (lobster roll)! We have gone there multiple times in one Catalina trip, it's that good! If there's one spot to try, it's this read more

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Absolutely the best food on the island! Been eating here for years and everything is fantastic! Be sure to ask which fish is freshest/local.

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

Amazing service and the food was great! Our server KJ really took good care of us and was so kind. Definitely coming back!

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

NDMK Fish House - Halibut and chips-so good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

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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

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

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Quite literally in love with this place! Me and my son were having a hard time picking food and I was disappointed when he picked fish n chips... BUT as soon as I took a look at the menu I was so excited. Tons of different options and ways to customize too! He loved his fish and chips and I was so obsessed with my Mahi Mahi tacos. The waiter was amazing too, he recommended shots, at first and I was bummed to see they were premade shots but even those suckers were pretty good too! We ordered another round. It's been WEEKS since I've eaten there and can't stop thinking about my tacos. I look forward to Catalina again mainly for them read more

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

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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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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First of all the waiter Saul was very nice and fast, we wait 5 min maximum, and food was delicious , very good portion and very tasty, it was our anniversary dinner and they gave us a free desert. Highly recommend to everyone who wants a great service and food! read more

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

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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