Extremely basic food at an expensive rate. FISH TACOS: tried the sea bass ones and they were okay at best. If you enjoy chipotle sauce it gives a nice added spice but I had to add salt to bring out any flavor FISH AND CHIPS: sucks they had no cod but I order s the halibut and I think if I went with a different fish may have been better. Maybe a mahi mahi or sea bass as well. Fries were so oddly shaped I couldn't really say what kind maybe like steak fries? Still the fish was fresh but not juicy SUSHI: I would say their sushi was pretty good. I would come here for that at least. read more

I took my girlfriend to Catalina for a special trip and we were here long enough for one lunch so we decided to give this place a try. I think most restaurants on the island are about the same ratings wise so I think you just need to try a place out and we were looking for some seafood. I would address something that other people have complained about which is the water situation. Yes they don't have free water. They only have bottled water. You don't have to buy the water it's your choice. Decor wise it's super basic in a good way. It gives a very much mom and pop vibe which is nice. Service wise, can't really say anything good or bad. It was fine. The real downer would be the food. We got the fish n chips with halibut (Yes our server suggested it but I was going to order it regardless). We also got the ceviche and Farnsworth Bank sushi roll. The best thing was the ceviche. I wouldn't say it was amazing but having mahi mahi was something different. The chips with it were a little stale. The fish n chips were okay. The fries were seasoned and the fish was confusing. I'm very certain that one piece was a different fish. The first 2 pieces were flaky and juicy but the 3rd piece had a completely different texture and was not juicy. I'm certain it was mahi mahi. The sushi was very disappointing. The spicy tuna on top was good and had some good flavor but that's the only good thing about it. The entire roll was just bland. The sushi rice didn't have the vinegar that comes with sushi rice. No saltiness no anything. It was just a roll with zero flavor despite looking tasty. I think it's a bit funny that it boasts using fresh fish but the meal didn't have anything fresh tasting. Maybe it's all fresh and it was just cooked to death. Probably won't be back to Catalina anytime soon as we had to take days off but if we came back, we know where we probably aren't eating here again. read more

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The food was OK wasn't anything fancy of a sushi spot in Catalina Island it was mediocre too much hype but overall was good food not gonna complain. The only issue was wish they would've attended to us. More wasn't that busy they forgot to give us our sodas and still charge us but we caught it and they provided us to go cups for our soda. It was great i got a rainbow row and fish tacos read more

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

Stumbled upon here in Catalina. Service is a bit slower, but understandable since it looked like they are short on staff. Enjoyed the clam chowder quite a bit. Wished the poke bowl came with a sauce to tie everything together. read more

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

We got a couple of rolls just before we left the island. It was good and we will have to try more when we come back. If I was you I would give it a try. It was way better food than some of the fancier looking places we tried that day. read more

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

Food is amazing fish is super fresh caught daily, the spot is very clean with music playing troughout , customer service was perfect friendly staff read more

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

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Food: Portions were pretty small. Blackened Mahi Mahi was about 33, can't remember the exact since they don't show you pricing on the menu for plates. Blackened is two extra bucks. Fish was super fresh and good though, but barely enough for one person. Tuna poke bowl was a better size, since it had rice. Tuna was also pretty fresh. Sushi roll was ok, could do with or without it. But because portion sizes were small, we did need some appetizer. They only had like three appetizers available from their menu, which was shocking. Also half the sushi menu was salmon, and they didn't even have that available. You'd think a restaurant on the weekend during dinner service would have most of their menu available... Service: the service was ok, the waiter helped us order and got us three bottles of water since they don't have water in cups available...? Didn't check up on us during the meal, which is fine, but as we were paying and the tip option came up, the server tapped on 20% himself. That was the first time a server ever decided what to tip himself automatically. Overall, food is good but the service, lack of availability on menu, and portion sizes was subpar. read more

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We went on a Saturday after a 50k/50 mile race, it was super busy and we almost got turned away because the sushi chef was an hour wait. We decided to just not get sushi and give it a try which worked and I am so glad we did! We were sat at the only open table remaining and waited a little bit for the waiter to catch up but the service and place was great. He told us the meaning of NDMK and about their sister location on the island. We were very intrigued and impressed by the endemic culture of the business. Our food was amazing! Best mahi mahi tacos and fish and chips (halibut) we've ever had. Can't wait to come back when we visit again. read more

NDMK Fish House - Mahi mahi fish tacos with a side salad and fish (halibut) and chips. To die for! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

So, once again, wonderful staff. Laid back and polite. Attentative and helpful. The sushi was super fresh and really delicious. We ordered the salmon, the tuna and the yellow tail. My only critique of im asked would be less rice on the nigiri and thicker slices of that delicious fish. The Wasabi and pickled ginger, both very nice and I love how they serve low sodium soy sauce. They offer a seared option for $1 more, which i was tempted to get but would have preferred if they offered like a peppered option or like some sort of season with the sear. Ordered some fries. Cooked crisp. Fresh. Only critique would be to salt the fries. Otherwise, it truly was a cool vibe, staff was cool and music was also a cool lol vibe and feel. Besides the above wish list items, all the food around me looked great! Try them out! read more

The food, service and ambiance were exemplary. The food was fresh the presentation was beautiful and the service alone was superb.

A great place to enjoy lunch in Avalon! I came to Catalina for a 4-day stay and was impressed eating here. The waiter was attentive and service was pretty quick. We both got the salmon poke bowl, where you can choose a base of rice, lettuce, or half & half. I got the half & half Salmon poke bowl and it was so delicious. The fish was well marinated and the whole bowl was tasty and very filling, consisting of cucumber, seaweed salad, edamame, masago, etc. It was very good for the price! It was a bit busy when we went but it didn't take us too long to be seated. It was average in terms of loudness and they have a menu consisting of sushi rolls, drinks, etc. read more

NDMK Fish House - Salmon poke bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

This place is really busy but food is amazing. We got our orders really quick. Customer service is good too. You. Should try if you visit Avalon. read more

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

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Food was great! We came later in the evening and they were still quite busy. We ordered all together as they have their menu posted outside; drinks and appetizers took little time and the mains followed. The fish tacos were Maui Maui and the sushi had shrimp and a yummy sauce. The ceviche had homemade tortilla chips and i actually liked the no salt added. Overall super good; would recommend. read more

NDMK Fish House - B-Side Sushi Roll, Ceviche, Fish tacos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

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I ordered the oysters and their salmon poke bowl with mixed greens. Both were rich in flavor and yummy. I would definitely be returning to order those items again. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. read more

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

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Delicious! I loved everything about this place - great service, delicious food and a nice ambiance. My love for clam chowder was the main reason we came here but we also ordered the fish and chips. We enjoyed everything. You can chose from an array of different fishes for your fish and chips but I think we ended up getting halibut. NDMK has 2 restaurants on the island, this is the smaller of the two - I highly recommend trying either of their locations. read more

James was great! We will be back! Poke bowl and sashimi salad, miso soup and kombucha read more

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The food was average, but the pricing felt steep for what was served. I ordered the fish and chips and was disappointed by the portion--there was very little fish, and the fries were overly greasy and soggy. The quality didn't match the cost, leaving the overall experience underwhelming. read more

NDMK Fish House was such a cute find! It's a small, cozy spot with a fun and relaxed vibe. We had the fish and chips and the tuna and salmon poke--both were super fresh and flavorful. The Cali Creamin beer was the perfect pairing and so good. Great little place to enjoy a casual meal with quality seafood. We'll definitely be back! read more

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

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I'm so hungry for fish after our submarine expedition so we stopped in for a light lunch of scallops and other nigiri. They are playing reggae music and it's nice and cool inside on this very hot day 9/6/24 read more

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We had Clam chowder, Angus Burger, Halibut Fish and Chips. Not a fan of the clam chowder. I think they added their own Asian flair with some flavoring. I prefer regular, without the added touch. But that's their signature. Service is great! It's a small restaurant with a chill vibe. My fish and chips were okay. Not as flaky as I would have liked. Hubby liked his burger. read more

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

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We ordered 4sushi rolls, a ceviche, and two cups of soup (clam chowder and lobster bisque)...the soups were extremely salty yet flavorful. The ceviche could have seen better days a few days ago. The sushi was overly priced for its quality. The rainbow roll was good, but then again how can anyone mess up a rainbow roll? Wife ordered a ring of fire roll with roasted spicy crunchy garlic topping, but the topping tasted burnt and took away from the roll itself. Their ripper roll was a bland version of the rainbow roll topped with jalapeño slices and drops of chili oil. In all fairness, their canned watermelon drinks were delicious! Needless to say, we're not coming back...we paid for our food ($132 + 3.35% credit card fee, and tip) and left them about a roll and a half of untouched food. read more

Wow.. this is a place that's being recommended all around and it's honestly awful. We walked in, there were two waiters seem lost, no one came to us for a few minutes and the we sat down. There were two big parties sitting there in addition to us. We wanted to order sushi- the waiters said " any sushi order will take over an hour since these guys just ordered 20 rolls.." What?? In reality - they wanted us to leave since they wanted to close right after the large party leaves.. Anyway- we ordered sushi just for the sport.. The sushi arrived after 25 mins) was awful, their special sauces they made up are not good and very sweet, and fish seemed not fresh (!) which is surprising since it's an island.. The shishito peppers were bad because they put teriyaki all over it- why do we need it sweet?! The service was all over the place, nice kids but still kids run the place.. shame- for the only sushi restaurant in Avalon you should pick up the level of service. I would not go there. Ever. read more

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Fresh fish on the menu, that much is true, But the seared ahi salad was largely off cue. Where was the romaine? They slipped in some ice-- For the price that I paid, that wasn't quite nice. The flavors were fine, the setting was plain, A bit too bare for the cost I sustained. Three stars for the fish and a decent plate, But polish the details if you want to be great. read more

We loved coming to this spot for lunch. The fish and chips were fresh and having the NDMK fries were a flavor I never knew I needed till know. Loved the cozy vibe and beer selection. read more

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

I went to a few restaurants in Avalon last weekend and NDMK Fish House was by far the best. Absolutely get the cioppino and the sashimi! You won't regret it. The cioppino was very well seasoned. The sashimi came in HUGE cuts. Not particularly how you would expect them to be served or cut in Japan, but they were delicious. There is a window just big enough for a bit of a beach view. It's nice. But you're not there to eat the view. Honestly, I've found that in Avalon, the best restaurants are the ones that don't have an ocean view. Service was good! Nothing to write home about but the server was very nice. read more

Succeeded expectations. I had the fish burrito with chips. The music was great. Chicken tenders were had and fish tacos. Great range of art. The guy who came by was fast to help for whatever was needed. read more

Came here based on a locals recommendation. They told us a local fisherman owns this and that they always bring in the freshest of catch! Walking in the place is pretty casual, we came on a weekend for lunch and there was no wait. Prices are pretty high for a casual joint, but they generally are high on the island. The fish and chips were crisp but definitely not anything special. They were served with fries and tartar sauce. The portion was a nice size, but definitely on the pricier side. The salmon nigiri was a medium sized and coated with sesame and scallion. The fish was fresh, but also nothing special. I think this may be the best place for sushi on the island, but compared to all the options we have on the mainland, NDMK is pretty average. read more

NDMK Fish House - Fish & chips, halibut $23 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

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Grilled salmon fish tacos. The spicy mayo definitely has a strong mayo tastes. Overall good toppings in the taco. Fries were crispy read more

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

Loved the food here. Busy restaurant. A little pricey but awesome seafood. Staff are very friendly. Casual atmosphere. One of my favorite eateries in Avalon. read more

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

Everything's good there's no way to describe it, This is where I always eat... a lot of thought goes into their dishes... They know seafood!

Okay .......... there is more here than meets the eye. We've walked past this place many, many times but now we'll try more of their other dishes. Check out my pic of the top of their menu: their name NDMK stands for "endemic" and is based upon Catalina's surfing/fishing company created by locals. Of course, the interior has a nautical theme and the TVs are tuned to the fishing channel, see my pics. Our wait staff was very quick and efficient. We ordered a Sushi roll, see pic. The raw fish was fresh and the tempura shrimp was crisp. The 2 sauces were flavorful: one spicy and the other savory. Their ginger was a bit mild: which was the right amount of freshness for a palate cleanser. We'll be back to try other dishes. read more

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Outstanding fresh fish and the service was spot on! Confusion in my order and they were so kind to offer to remake and when I declined because I did not want to waste they offered to serve me free another time, Great food great people! read more

NDMK (pronounced "endemic") is a fusion fish house on Clarissa Street. The menu is 95% fish dishes, but they offer burgers and steak too. The fish that can be prepared to your liking (e.g. tacos, bowls, sandwiches, burritos, etc...) and you even choose the fish of your choice (tuna, mahi mahi, halibut, etc...) I had a grilled swordfish sandwich with their NDMK fries (fries with Japanese mayo and eel sauce) and my wife had fish tacos with seaweed salad. Fish was very fresh and the NDMK fries were a fun twist on the usual french fries. Service was great and I loved that our server was also one of the local fisherman for the restaurant. If you like seafood, I recommend giving them a look. read more

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

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It's usually busy there but for a good reason. Sushi is amazing. My friend got a teriyaki bowl as well and loved it. read more

NDMK Fish House - Red dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

Cute spot. Service was ok. Food was edible. Nothing too special. This was our first time here and will be our last. read more

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Great spot on Catalina to get some local seafood eats. The service was friendly and the space is nice with that beachy decor. We got the tacos, fish, and oysters. The tacos were good and came with fries that had an Asian flare to them. The oysters were really fresh and pretty large too. Very tasty and delish! Overall, really solid spot for some food on Catalina Island! read more

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4.5 / 5 over all Food 5 / 5 Atmosphere 4 / 5 Theres a ton of flies and even a bee kept harassing us as we ate. Not fun. They keep the door wide open so there's ton of flying critters. The food was delicious. Happy i got their daily special fish for the fish tacos. The shishito peppers were delicious, and there was so many to share! read more

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

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Dining - Clarissa Avenue [Avalon, Catalina Island] After our short island adventure on a rented golf cart we were going to do some more shopping but scrapped that idea when we saw this restaurant that had the NBA playoffs showing on their flatscreen. I told the hubby let's eats here. We each ordered a bowl of clam chowder and shared an order of fish & chips with the local catch of the day... halibut. Omg... everything was delicious! Steamed halibut fish, inside a crispy, crispy exterior. I've had beer battered cod and pollock fish before but this is my first time having halibut. One bite into that golden crispy exterior revealed beautifully tender and flaky Pacific halibut. Perfection!! The fries were crunchy good too!! The clam chowder soup was a winner... rich, smooth, creamy, and wonderfully flavorful. They had clothing merchandise for sale with the NDMK (endemic) logo, inspired by surfing and fishing and evolved into a restaurant. I would definitely dine here again if we ever returned to Catalina Island. The staff were fantastic and food was amazing. We loved the casual atmosphere. Review #2963 read more

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Loved the Fish tacos - Poke bowl and NDWK fries! Great service ! Would definitely recommend! read more

NDMK Fish House - Salmon Poke bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Avalon, California

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Not good. Sushi looked like it was made by an amateur. Served with a fork! No mixing bowl provided for soy and wasabi. Service was marginal. Expensive. Will not return read more