Pete&#x27;s Plaza Cafe

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This is a nice place to just sit outside and enjoy a beer during happy hour. There's no building really to speak of. Just a large outdoor kitchen with a covered patio. They also have tacos which looked good from where I was sitting. read more

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This was where we met up with our group at the end of a fun excursion from our cruise. It's a nice little spot with covered outdoor seating and live music (though the guy disappeared after ten minutes and never came back lol). The woman at the counter was nice and we got our chips and salsa and drinks that were included as part of our excursion with no problems. The chips and salsa were fresh and tasty and the drinks refreshing. However... We ordered tacos separate from the excursion and after waiting almost 40 minutes never got them. It seems like our order was lost or given to someone else. We did get a refund, but it was frustrating and disappointing. We ended up just going back to the ship to eat. The food we did get was good, but we never got our tacos. For that reason we wouldn't come back on another trip. read more

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Siao Z.

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ONLY chicken tacos were $1.50 during happy hour (2-5PM). They didn't state it on the sign! The chicken tacos were still good though and definitely most affordable food on the island between 2-5PM . Ill eat as much taco as I can here because everywhere else is so expensive! If it rains, you only get slight cover though. Its not an indoor restaurant. read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Menu - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Heidi L.

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Came late at night. Absolutely delicious food. We ordered tripa, pastor, carnitas and shrimp with spicy salsa. Everything was made fresh to order and authentic. Loved it. When I come back to visit, I'll come here again read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Shrimp taco, pastor taco - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Bryan C.

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We used to love coming to this place. Not sure what happened. The guy running the place is the most rude unhappy person you could imagine. The quality of service is horrible. The food is even worse than the service. Don't waste your time. Try Charlie's on the board walk. Went there after the failed trip to Pete's. Their smash burger is the best I've had. read more

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This isn't the first place you think about when grabbing food in Catalina but honestly they offer a good happy hour that is hard to compete with. If you're looking for a quick and cost effective lunch or late night bite stop by Pete's Cafe. The service is friendly but I wouldn't say fast; think of Island time fast. Its a great place to grab some tacos or chili cheese fries after having a few beers on the island. read more

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Jace M.

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The chicken burrito was delicious, came with beans and cheese inside along with cilantro and onion. Served with tortilla chips and salsa as the side. My fiancé ordered 1 Carne Asada taco, and 1 Fish taco also served with chips and salsa as the side. She enjoyed the tacos very much. Service was fast as well. read more

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Pete's Plaza Cafe - Chicken burrito & 1 fish 1 carne asada tacos plate. 2 mixed cocktails very strong, cyclone & Island tea. - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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L B.

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Great service, I recommend the Buffalo Milk and Asada Nachos. They were very attentive to us and its calm open air seating. read more

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Donisha B.

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Got some much food for a good price . The guys were so nice and it was late the vibes were good . Definitely going back when I go to Catalina . If not mistaken they're open late . Open late & fire food go together !!! read more

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Drew V.

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$10 for a water cup sized beer. There also was some floaters in my cup as well. I recommend going somewhere near the water for a better deal. read more

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Cindy N.

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1 year ago

SO good. definitely hit the spot and was worth the price, especially when splitting with a friend. fries were crunch and the meat was juicy & not dry. very solid 9/10, would highly recommend this place since they're super nice and also open late! read more

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Cynthia W.

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We didn't get food here, mostly just got some drinks and sat and chilled for a bit. It's a block from the waterfront, so it felt chiller, and there seemed to be more locals. The drinks were fine, but expensive, and they were advertising half off beer, but it was only for Budweiser. We did encounter Vern, who was playing some live classics on his Takamine 12 string, which I was looking at with some envy. It was a fun time. There was also the coolest dog who was just chilling there while his owner disappeared for lengths of time. All outdoor seating, and I think we were there on a good day, since it was not very warm and there was a nice breeze. read more

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Bryan S.

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1 year ago

On a nice day with live entertainment this is such a fun to hang out and just relax. We drank beers all afternoon and watched Vern play his guitar and sing. We also had breakfast their burritos the next day (chorizo) and they were great. The burritos or large there. Ps the line can be long at times but this is a place to relax and take in the vibe. read more

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Don C.

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8 months ago

Best Happy Hour on the Island!!!!! This is a hidden gem. Happy hour is awesome with Mai Tai girl (Lucinda) making the best drinks and Antonio making the best Baja Tacos I have had since Rosarito. The band, "Catalina Cruisers" during Happy Hour was incredible playing 70's and 80's music. Vern, the singer and guitarist week in along with Eric on the drums, Rafi on Bass and Cindi on the cello made our week in Avalon. The only negative was they had to stop playing at 7pm because of Avalon neighbors. Don't miss this bar and restaurant. read more

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Izzy G.

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THEY ONLY TAKE CASH! But it's realllyyyy good. You can only eat outside. And the food is realllyy good. Not too pricey. Chili cheese fries are really good for the price too! $ read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - really reallllllyyyy good. LOVEEE THE CHILLIIIII CHEESSEE FRIESSSS - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Monty D.

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What you see is what you get. It's located in a parking lot, a block off the boardwalk and across from the County offices. It gets ALL sorts of customers - great people watching. There is only outdoor seating, so plan accordingly. The staff, while not overly friendly to this tourist, was efficient and quick. Note: they are open until 2:00 am. We shared a taco; see my pic of their taco menu and my taco. There is actually a piece of breaded fish in there. The fish filled the taco, was lightly breaded, very hot and was flaky. As you can see the greens were fresh and crisp. I think the sauce was mayo based with a bit of heat. This can't be said for the side of hot sauce. It was quite hot and a dab added sufficient heat. If you have a case of the munchies, or want a quick beer, this may be the stop for you. read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - ordering area - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Mary D.

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Quick spot for tacos and beers on the island. Busy spot and pretty great for people watching. Fish tacos were fried crispy (not soggy) read more

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Taylor A.

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Visited Catalina Island for the day and found this place looking for something to eat for lunch. They offer $1.50 tacos and half off beer for happy hour (2-5pm) so we decided to check it out. The tacos were amazing we ordered the carnitas, birria, pastor, fish, and shrimp tacos and they were all great (birria was the best). Service was great and it felt like a local establishment and not a tourist trap. There was also a local artist playing music in the plaza that added to the ambiance. This place is great for quick and delicious food if you're not a yuppie. read more

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Nate A.

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Super cheap tacos during happy hour ($1.50 per chicken taco). Heavily recommend coming during happy hour to grab a few tacos for a great price and solid food. read more

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Kaitlin H.

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Food was way overpriced, asada nachos, asada tacos, fish tacos were bad. Meat was overcooked. Shrimp was dirty. Would not recommend this place at all. read more

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Aida R.

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2 years ago

Delicious breakfast sandwich. Cost 11.99 each. Highly recommended for a quick bite. Staff was friendly! read more

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John H.

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Vern playing live music here is why we stopped. Antonio and Lorena kept us here with their great happy hour drinks and tacos! This is a great place to chill. Be sure to add it to your list when you come to Catalina! read more

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Jesus F.

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The staff is super friendly! Coming back from the Bison tour, the tacos hit the spot! I'd give the tacos a solid 7.3/10 . The guac and salsa definitely shine through. I'll. Be back for sure to try out some of the other items on the menu read more

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Kelly M.

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2 years ago

We liked this place we so much we ate here twice in one weekend. The asada nachos were so good. My husband had a michelada and liked it. I heated up the nachos I had left the next morning and they were still good. I get asada everywhere and it was soft and not grisly here. I would definitely get it again! We had a burger and fries the next day. Fries are very good! read more

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Brandon E.

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Great place to grab and drink and relax with mellow vibe. Bar tender was cool and they played good reggae music.

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Brennan H.

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Waitress was respectful and very helpful, food was very good, salsa was even better. The chef was friendly goofy dude. Overall experience of pete's was great, people were great, food/ drinks were great. read more

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JoAnne M.

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Best tacos anywhere!!!!!! Best service and live music! How can you go wrong. Absolutely love this place. My new favorite restaurant. Lucinda and Antonio are the best. Can't forget the Catalina Cruisers Band. Awesome!!! read more

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David B.

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2 years ago

Bring your $$$$Wallet. This place is convenient but generally not worth the prices. Just got a fountain Diet Coke and paid five bucks! Yelp should give this place two dollar signs and not just one. Walk a few steps more and go to Vons and get something more price worthy. Just my humble opinion. read more

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Abhinav M.

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Very bad tacos. Don't bother. I've had better fish tacos at Wahoos in Colorado than here. 1,000 miles inland. And those weren't $6/taco either. read more

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Kevin N.

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2 years ago

A very convenient and typically busy spot, this is a good place to go if you need to grab a quick bite. The servers seemed a bit unhappy but the food still came out in good time. I got a breakfast burrito and despite being a good size and tasting pretty decent, it was a bit pricy. Not quite sure if it's worth it but if you are looking for convenience you can't go wrong as long as you're eating on the go or in their little covered outdoor area read more

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Marco F.

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Convenience Convenience Convenience !!! This town shuts down early. When that late night appetite rises, it's definitely a town staple. Plenty to choose from, we decided on the fish tacos. Taste: pretty good (different fish would be preferred) but again when it's 11pm and the hungry hits, thank goodness this place is around! Wife "The fish tacos are BIG!" Yumm read more

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Tatiana E.

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These tacos are NOT good. Don't waste your money. No flavor and the chicken was dry. They got my attention when they were advertising $1.50 chicken tacos for happy hour, but they weren't even worth $1.50. read more

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Mimi L.

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The best things about this fast casual Mexican place / taco stand is the full bar and life music daily. It opens pretty late everyday even when most other bars are closed. We have never ordered food here but the drinks were decent enough. We liked the draft beers and strong margaritas. If you want a very casual and relaxing vibe this is the place to be. Not to mention it's value and portion wise too! This place can get pretty busy so be prepared for long lines at times. read more

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Lindsey M.

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We've tried many restaurants in Avalon and this is the only one we truly love. The staff are super sweet and fun, and the food is delicious. We ordered chips and guac, carne asada tacos, and ceviche and it was all delicious. The place has a fun, positive, and laid back vibe. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Mike C.

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Came here after hiking the 25 mile transcatalina trail, all sweaty, dusty, and blistered. We picked this place because it had outdoor shaded dining and a decent view of the street to look for others coming from the interior of the island. We got there a little after 2pm so there were special discounts. I got a margarita for half off ($5.50, regular price $11) and chicken tacos for $1.25 each (regular price $2.50). I think if I had paid full price for either of these I would have thought this place was a rip off, but during happy hour it was a good deal. I thought the food tasted pretty great but I'm sure almost any restaurant would taste great after hiking 11 miles that day. My friend got the chips and guacamole and the chips were those really thick chips that hold the guacamole very well. Overall I thought the food was pretty good as long as you go when they have some specials. The only thing is they didn't really advertise the specials very well so you kinda have to ask. read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - a menu on the counter - American Near Me - Avalon, California

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Order window - American Near Me - Avalon, California

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Tacos and chips and guacamole - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Lynne S.

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Ortega burger EXCELLENT. Fries nice, hot & crisp. Lots of beers. A little pricy, but hey! You're at a tourist location & on vaca! Just know you'll get a great burger and fries there. It's in the tour plaza on Sommer, just past the Hotel Atwater.l La I read more

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Rommil F.

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I've been here a few times. I usually have coffee here every morning when I stay at the Atwater. I always notice the cook having so much attitude. And yesterday, my wife and I decided to stop by here for some late breakfast. Sure enough, the Pete's Omelette lacked quality and taste BUT MADE FULL OF ATTITUDE from the grill cook. So no, unless you're having just coffee...I will not recommend this place. Just go to Coyote Joes. read more

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Rich B.

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Darn good food and the best Bloody Mary on the island. The admiral and I just finished playing 18 holes and we love to top it off by walking over to Pete's. read more

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Marina L.

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First time here. Gustavo was so great. Whoever runs this place needs to give his a raise asap he's best ever!!! I would come back just for his service and ofc the food was great because he makes it. Open late as well, perfect place to be come here! Awesome costumer drive and food. read more

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Roy A.

Elite 26 All-Star

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So Pete's is not luxurious but it is the most authentic Mexican food on the island. The cooks are super friendly and they enjoy listening to loud Hispanic rap music. Don't let that keep you from trying their huge breakfast burritos and fabulous tacos. Ask for their variety of salsas as they are superb. We enjoyed our coffee with the wife's favorite vanilla creamer. The venue is lower end but it's my style of relaxing and eating great food. Give it a try. read more

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Great tacos! - American Near Me - Avalon, California

Pete's Plaza Cafe - Nice staff - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Pete's Plaza Cafe - Breakfast menu - American Near Me - Avalon, California

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128 Summer Ave
Avalon, CA 90704
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(310) 510-0523
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Hours

What time does Pete's Plaza Cafe open?

Pete's Plaza Cafe opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pete's Plaza Cafe close?

Pete's Plaza Cafe closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have catering options?

No, Pete's Plaza Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have a happy hour?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe has a happy hour.

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe has bike parking.

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have parking?

Yes, Pete's Plaza Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pete's Plaza Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Pete's Plaza Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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I came to the bar to have an espresso martini because I have heard amazing things about this bar…read moreand the location. I asked for an espresso martini. I had asked if I could get tequila instead of vodka. The bartender came over and to make sure that that I had an amazing experience, she poured me a little bit to try and it was an amazing cocktail. Jen is insanely experienced bartender, and I hope she stays around for a while, she honestly created the best experience to just have a nice cocktail. Will go back every time if jen is there !!!

We came here at 8 PM to celebrate a birthday, and although the restaurant's posted closing time was…read more9 PM, we were initially told that we could only sit at the bar because the kitchen was already preparing to close. That was quite frustrating, especially given the stated business hours. Only after mentioning that we were celebrating a birthday were we finally allowed to sit at a table. Unfortunately, the dining experience itself did not improve much from there. I ordered the fish entrée, which was approximately $45, and it consisted of a very small fillet with a minimal portion of mashed potatoes on the side. My partner's pasta was noticeably dry and lacked flavor. We also ordered cocktails, including a Mojito that tasted extremely diluted, with barely any alcohol, despite being priced around $18. Overall, the experience felt overpriced and underwhelming, especially for what was meant to be a special occasion.

Patio dining

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Champagne

Original Jack's Country Kitchen

3.7(1.5k reviews)

Service 5/5 -friendly staff and food arrived quickly…read more Food 4/5 -Sausage and eggs breakfast plate $19, standard breakfast quality, no notes -Portuguese French Toasts $13, comes with 4 pieces, good but not amazing Ambiance 5/5 -Old diner vibes, interior is cozy and a great place to enjoy breakfast, one of my preferred breakfast spots in the island

We had breakfast at this place during our trip to Catalina Island, and overall, the experience was…read moredisappointing. The only thing I really liked was the lavender syrup we added to our cappuccino -- it was a nice touch and actually tasted good. However, the prices were surprisingly high for what you get. A small cappuccino was $8, while in Los Angeles a medium-sized (and usually much better quality) cappuccino is around $6. The food was underwhelming. I ordered an avocado toast for $18, and it was very basic -- just toasted bread with sliced avocado and a bit of sesame on top. No seasoning, no spread, no greens, no egg -- nothing that would make it feel like a proper avocado toast. Adding a sausage was another $6, which made the whole meal even more overpriced. I also ordered two eggs, which were charged separately. Another major issue was the quality and freshness of the food. Everything was served cold or barely warm, and my partner's meal and coffee were completely cold. The fruit plate was also disappointing -- the blueberries were clearly not fresh and already starting to go bad, with a sour taste. On top of that, even water is not complimentary -- you have to purchase bottled water, which felt unreasonable given the already high prices. Overall, the place is significantly overpriced for the quality, freshness, and overall experience.

Interior

Chilaquiles

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Indoor seating

Catalina Island Brew House

4.3(418 reviews)

Great coffee spot stop with a nice selection of baked goods…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

After stepping off the boat and checking into our hotel, we wandered down Front Street, stopping in…read moreat Catalina Island Brewhouse for lunch. It wasn't busy as it was during the week, and we found a table on the patio. Mr. B ordered a flight to try and we ordered a pineapple jalapeno pizza. I know many say pineapple doesn't belong on a pizza, but we happen to like it. The crust of the pizza was thin and covered in melted cheese, chunks of pineapple and slices of jalapeno. It was the perfect amount of spice and the pineapple calmed it down by adding a hint of sweetness. The beer was great, the pizza even better and you just can't beat the views of the bay. Service was good, and we were off to a good start of eating on Catalina Island.

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Entrance

Coney Island West

4.0(346 reviews)

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Yummy food & doesn't make you feel gross after eating! I preferred the chili cheese fries without…read moreheavy cheese lol- chili was good though. Service is good & you get a nice view of the island ppl while eating

Coney Island is a great, affordable, easy casual option on Catalina…read more I've come twice while scuba diving. The first time I got the clam and chips and my buddy got the fish and chips. The clam and chips were goood but I had food envy of my buddy's fish n chips, so the next weekend I got some fish n chips instead. Soooooo good! I dive with a group of 4 sisters and they all loved the fish n chips as well. The fish is perfectly CGB - crispy golden brown. The fries are perfect. They offer lots of sauces, and you can get it to go if needed. My instructor always gets a burger and she really loves that burger, let me tell you. They are as fast as they can be, even for 5 orders of fish n chips, we did have to wait a little longer, but it was a 15-20 minute wait at most.

Veggie Burger and fries

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Topside by NDMK

4.1(205 reviews)

0.2 mi

everything on the menu is amazing. family owned restaurant with a beautiful view. service was good…read moreeveryone's friendly and helpful.

Came here to stay for a birthday weekend, and had not booked in advance, but was lucky enough to…read moreget a booking for a large group. The drinks were nice, the food was spectacular and the ambience, was outstanding., Given it was rooftop it made it more special! They also gave the kids colors and paper to engross them in activity. Each dish was a good portion size and amazing tasting! The dark seas pasta is outstanding! Since it was a birthday, it was a good surprise with the most amazing chocolate cake! This a def a go to while in Avalon!!