My partner and I went on a day trip to Catalina Island and dined at Pier 24 based on a recommendation from a local we meet while biking up to Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. The appetizers were insanely good, the Crispy Calamari was flavorful and the dipping sauce paired great, the Brisket Sliders was sooooo delicious! Meat melted in your mouth. I enjoyed my Spicy Crab and Shrimp Boil entree, I just wish it was a larger portion. My partner ordered the Marinated Jumbo Shrimp and did not like it, the noodles felt like packaged instant noodles and it was really bland. He ended up ordering another entree, the Pier 24 pizza. It was better than the marinated jumbo shrimp but still wasn't something we'd order again. Overall, this was a great restaurant, the service was amazing and the view from the outdoor seating was beautiful! read more

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We had such a great experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server, Avaree! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Since we're visiting from out of town, she went above and beyond by giving us so many great recommendations for places to visit and things to do while we're here. Her service was outstanding, and she's easily one of the best servers I've had in a long time. Thank you, Avaree!! read more

Food and service provided our party of 11 a great dining experience. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the ocean under the stars. Everyone enjoyed their orders, no one disliked their food. read more

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Had the double smash burger with fries! Fries were exceptional, the burger was good but would have loved for the flavors to pop more! I tried the chips as well that came with the fish tacos and those were super good! Enjoyed the outdoor seating. read more

Best food we had on the island! The service was amazing, the drinks were great, the food was tasty, quick to arrive and hot off the press! The calamari and the dipping sauce were delicious. read more

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Amazing food, views, and service! We had Serene as our hostess and she was so great! Told us about events and things to do on the island and was very kind and helpful to us, when we come back to Catalina, we will be returning to Pier 24 and requesting her! read more

This place represents the creativity and talent of the island company in Catalina when they attempt to create a brand. Poorly executed, not well concepted and forgettable in just about every way. It's quite frankly a waste of prime real estate, sitting right on the beach in Avalon. read more

We came and had late lunch. The service was fine. And I mean fine. Not great not personable. Just blah. I had a hair in my burger when I cut it open. They were happy to get me another one but I barely got a sorry. The beer battered onion rings were FANTASTIC. The rest of the food was good. But nothing special. Sitting on the patio was beautiful. Try it, don't try it. (Shrug) read more

Pier 24 - View from our table. - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

We had a birthday dinner there and the service and food were good, but the margaritas we ordered, a regular margarita and a spicy margarita were both very watery and didn't get finished as a result. Need a better bartender or better margarita recipes & ingredients. read more

Great views !!! We had a Smash Burger, which was really good & some chicken dish which was not. The Chicken dish didn't have any flavor at all, like they forgot to season it or something. Our waiter, Pablo made the whole evening worth the visit. He is a wonderful young mad with stories & answers to all our questions! And like I said, the views were fantastic! read more

We were super excited to see a new restaurant on Catalina Island. Pier 24 did not disappoint. The view is amazing. Perfection, actually. The food was great too. I ordered the Smashburger and it was excellent! As usual I asked for a side of ranch and they suggested their Sriracha ranch. It was so good! My boyfriend ordered the Cuban sandwich with fries. He loved it. The service was excellent too. We were acknowledged shortly after we sat down. This is always appreciated and a good sign, in my book. The servers were very friendly. I overheard an order mixup happening next to us and they handled it perfectly. We will definitely put eating at Pier 24 on our must do list when we visit Catalina again. read more

Pier 24 - Smashburger, fries with a side of sriracha ranch. YUM! - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I never leave a bad review, service was great. The beach vibes were excellent, but the food made my family and I incredibly sick.

We dined here as soon as they opened today. We sat outside, by the water. Our server was a sweet young lady. We had the chicken taquitos, which were fabulous. Both my husband & I ordered the smash burger. It was very good, but the onion rings that came with it were soooooo good. We were very very pleased with our lunch & will certainly come back again. read more

If you review my profile, you can see I know my burgers. Thank god for the person who put this menu together had me in their plans when they crafted the smash burger. The bun is a bit thick, but overall a fabulous burger. I 86 the onion and lettuce. If you're a burger fan, save your appetite for this meal. I don't care for the pickle spear on the side, it should be on the burger, but I'll be back for sure. read more

Pier 24 - Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I don't know why the review is so low. This restaurant has excellent service and great food. We went during lunch and got the cheddar biscuits and date salad. They taste great! And the pina colada is so delicious. I crave their pina coladas every time I return to Catalina. read more

Pier 24 - Cheddar biscuits and michelada - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Wow! We went to Pier 24 and our server Amaya was attentive, charming, helpful and truly took excellent care of us! We ordered the Double Smash burger and it was one of the best burgers I've ever eaten! The onion rings were perfectly crispy and yummy! Highly recommend Pier 24 and our amazing server Amaya! The manager James was wonderful too! read more

Pier 24 - Buffalo Milk! - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

I was able to try three dishes since I was with a few people . The pizza was extremely garlicky . I have nothing against garlic but wow it was really really garlicky! It should really mention it in the menu , it was kind of inedible. The Cubano sandwich was a bit dry and salty but it was ok over all . Lastly the smash burger was pretty good ! Definitely the best out of the 3. One side note ; they don't give complimentary water . So overall i would not return here again . I will say the staff was nice and you can't beat the location and view but the food was just not very good unfortunately. I'm very confused on how they have such a high rating . read more

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We had dessert and wine and it was awesome! The customer service was amazing and the view was to die for read more

Pier 24 - View from the patio - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Can't ask for much, family friendly. Near the pier! They sell beer towers which is amazing for huge gatherings. I got the smash burger and it hit the spot, my GF tried the "PO YO Shrimp" plate/sub....it was alright. She said 3/10. Smash Burger 8/10 Buffalo Milk 8/10 Salmon Plate 10/10 read more

Pier 24 - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

The pizza we got was absolutely AMAZING. We got the mushroom pizza and added pepperonis and I was so shocked at the quality, flavor, and size. The Cabernet they have was also very good. My partner ordered the Buffalo milk drink and they decorated it very nicely. The view was beautiful even on a cloudy day. Service was quick, happy, and attentive. :) Update - came back and the drinks were amazing!!! Bahama mama and Cabernet :) read more

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Everything about this place is absolutely perfect. The food is outstanding -- every bite was spot on. The location is unbeatable with a beautiful ocean view, making the whole experience even better. The service is flawless -- 100 out of 100. read more

The interior is super cool and the roasted salmon was my favorite dish from the entire trip. Our server Jen was amazing, come hangout with her. The window both seats are amazing. read more

I went to Antonio's (former restaurant on this site) my whole life so I was excited to see this space upgraded. We wanted to try out the restaurant on a Tuesday evening since they host a weekly trivia night and my husband and I love trivia. It was overall a really great experience. The views from both inside and outside the restaurant were great. The service was great and the food was good. Trivia started on time and moved quickly which was much appreciated since we had our two young daughters with us. We are looking forward to returning! The only odd thing on the menu was that their only dessert is $23-$25 milkshakes. Our daughters wanted dessert but we couldn't justify spending that much on a milkshake so we opted to eat ice cream at home. read more

super cute spot to stop for drinks and apps! not sure abt actual meals (they kinda look mid tbh) but i got the lime in the coconut drink and i want 5 more! the view is so worth it too at the bar over the water read more

Pier 24 - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

The view is good, I suspect it's why anyone goes here. Maybe I'm just going at the wrong times but this place is always empty. The food is definitely okay, but I'm not really into Italian much. The staff was pleasant, they certainly didn't do anything wrong, but the place leaves me feeling like something is missing. I do appreciate that they've redesigned how the tables work since I was last here. I remember rows of booths which were good for separating groups of people into cozy nooks, but gave the place an enclosed feeling. Now it's open tables except for the booths along the windows and that gives it a much more open feeling. I'm trying to remember what I ate and to be honest, I can't remember. It wasn't bad, it just didn't leave an impression on me. read more

This experience was alright. I think the location is very nice and the ambiance is cute as it is right on the water. We got a booth inside with a view of the water. Our server took a while to greet us. This was my first time on Catalina so I was a bit shocked to hear that the only water they offer is bottled water for $2 each. I was not sure if this was typical for every establishment or just this one? I thought charging for water was odd, we almost left based on this alone. I ordered the Caprese panini. I was a bit disappointed since it was pretty limp and soggy. I wish I asked to change the bread from ciabatta to sourdough. It was okay in flavor but it was just very limp. My partner did not like the dressing on the elote salad which was extremely smokey and overpowering. The fried pickles were good. The fries were as you'd expect. Prices are standard, expect to pay $30 per person maybe. To add a protein for example, it would be another $10 which is a lot. read more

We are here twice on our trip to Catalina! We came back for the 2nd time because the service was AMAZING from Cienna and the smash burger was out of this world! We ended up having her again as our server. She was by far the best server we've had as she is so kind and attentive. We were a group of females and she referred to us as "gals" and "girls". Never called us "guys" because we aren't guys. She loves her job and it truly showed with her serving skills. The food and views were incredible too! Definitely get the Smashburger and sit in Cienna's section and you'll have a top-notch experience! We will be back! Thank you! read more

OH. MY. GAWD. What an amazing meal.. We will definitely be back. We came for Sunday brunch and sat out on the pier overlooking the water. Beautiful day. Perfect weather. Felt like we had the place to ourselves. Best mushroom pizza and riesling I've ever had. Husband would say the same about his coconut drink and short rib grilled cheese... 10/10 read more

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We've been coming to Catalina for over 30 years and Pier 24 is a breath of fresh air. The food is excellent and the service is even better! We have only been here for three days and have been twice! Trivia night was super fun! We highly recommend. read more

Nice location with optional window booth seating looking out into the ocean. Interior is decent enough, nothing fancy. The outdoor patio seats are metal with no cushions. There is another area that offers bar style seating stools that overviews the water. The service was great. I have no issues to speak of regarding the staff. Our table was attended to multiple times. The reason for the poor review rating was the food. The prices are extreme for the quality of food you receive. My total bill was $200+. To start, I had a sweet and spicy chicken that appeared old and was overcooked and tasteless. The skin of the chicken had a rancid smell and was absolutely horrid. I tried eat some, but ultimately spit it out twice. I complained and was offered another dish to which I chose a double smash burger. However this was not a smash burger. This was a typical burger with two frozen patties that I can make at home. Nothing smashed about it. The pizzas were ok, nothing special. Kids chicken tenders were overcooked and dry. The poke and lobster sliders were exceptional though. The shakes are absurdly expensive, $25 for a shake, I better be getting something extravagant. However it was something you would receive from a typical diner for $6. So not sure why how $20+ is justified for a shake here. I don't see myself returning to this establishment, but for those interested. It seems like the fish dishes are the way to go. read more

I never leave bad Yelp reviews, but this place deserves one.The food here sucks, I didn't even eat my meal and I was starving.The manager was no help with accommodations, and my waiter was extremely rude. The food was definitely not worth the price tag. I ended up going to a different restaurant. If you're on vacation and want to enjoy a flavorful meal after a full day of activities and an hour-long boat ride, try a different spot. You don't visit Catalina every day, don't waste the experience here. read more

Food and drinks are yummy! Would go again when we go back to visit. Love the island and the atmosphere.

Best thing there was Long Island. The biscuits definitely have been better, very juicy and watery. The pizza had dried out prosciutto, and the cookie was burnt. I spent $125+ on food I wouldn't spend a dime on at the mainland. read more

5 stars for the view, and unfortunately that's about it. We sat on the back patio at sunset and enjoyed some beer/wine. Ordered the "Frings" (French fries and onion rings) which were very mediocre. The French fries were under cooked and not hot. The people next to us sent their fries back due to being straight up cold. Feels like this place could be a lot better if they paid attention to the simple things! Can't speak to the rest of the menu, as we didn't eat dinner there. read more

Pier 24 - Frings and rosé with a view - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Let me start off by saying our food was delicious and our waitress was amazing and very accommodating.. My smash burger was good but a little dry, My wifes pizza was very good no complaints.... But the biggest heart break was, Waiting 18and half minutes for amazingly looking out of this world milk shake that was delightfully 5 star looking To take the first big gulp and it was completely warm. For a 28$ dollar milkshake that I waited 18 minutes for id almost expect it to at least be cold and not warm. Was a very big let down and I wont be back to try any others. read more

The food has no flavor, I oder a stake, and it was lame , the service wasn't that great either

Wow I'm truly impressed I came to this restaurant last year I'm not sure it's under new ownership now but they remodeled the whole restaurant it looks amazing and very clean! I came to visit the island this past Saturday and the staff is super friendly everyone greeted us. We sat outside facing the waterfront and it was absolutely beautiful!!!! The food was delicious!!!! THE MUSHROOMS had soooo much flavor I've never liked mushrooms before and let me tell you those were amazing!!! My date order a steak and I ordered the rigatoni pasta we were both very happy with our choices! Highly recommend I will definitely be coming back!!! Thank you for a great experience. read more

Amelia was truly amazing!! She was sooo sweet & helpful she recommended the lobster rolls& told us to add cholula on it OMG chefs kiss my new fav food loved it so much we came back again the very next day for the same meal hehe! Come here for a great view wonderful service and delicious food !! read more

To start off the server wasn't very nice and the food was cold. When I got my drink they didn't even tell me it was mine I had to ask. It's also over priced. read more

Pier 24 - Calamari was cold and not good. - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

A Fantastic Experience at Pier 24 in Avalon, CA We had an unforgettable experience at Pier 24! With just 24 hours' notice, their team accommodated a large group of 52 people--no small feat--and they handled it with absolute warmth- they made us feel good. From the moment we arrived, the manager and staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. The service was friendly, The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. No complaints from the group. Dining with a view of Avalon Bay, in a relaxed atmosphere. perfect for our group A huge thank you to the Pier 24 team--you made our time in Avalon even more memorable. read more