The host was very nice Great service and food…read moreI had the fish tacos My friend ordered the calamari We will be back

We went to Bluewater Grill on Catalina Island for my birthday at the end of April, and overall I…read morewould say it was a good experience. The atmosphere was probably my favorite part. We sat outside with a really nice view, the weather was warm and pleasant, and overall it just felt like a very relaxing birthday dinner by the water. We both ordered fish, and it was good. Nothing super unique or unforgettable, but definitely tasty. The oysters were also fresh and really enjoyable. The only thing that felt a little off was the service. The food took a while to come out, and different servers kept coming to the table, which made things a bit confusing at times and caused some mix-ups with our order. But overall, we still left with a good impression. They even brought out a birthday dessert for me at the end, which was a nice touch. I'd say it's a solid 4 stars for me. Not perfect, but definitely a nice spot if you're visiting Catalina.

We came here for the simple fact that I searched the BEST poke nachos multiples times (because of…read moreinternet issues) and they came up with an insane picture! Turns out the place more than matches the picture of just the nachos. Leah, our waitress, is simply fun. She was so welcoming and fuming to chat with that we should have just bought out her day-time pay rate + tips and had her sit with us! The view...cmon.. Avalon harbor...not too shabby. Checkout the pic! The one questionable...the Famous+Naked drink. The green chartreus threw me. No idea what it was, but Leah came to the rescue...she said...try a little taster of the green chartreus...so I did...and wow, a stronger version of a Jäegermeister with green pine needles thrown in. The drink...'amazing.... The nachos...ok, the nachos are simply the best we have ever had. No poke out matches the wonton chips, no bland poke stack...this was a legit flavor bomb of mangos, spicy mayo, tuna, with nori powder over every chip!!! Don't question it, just come here...

Seeing Poke Nachos on the menu was what led us to The Naughty Fox. It was the right move. Located…read moreright across from the beach and moorings, it was a great spot for people watching on a warm early May day. Small spot, so likely to always be busy. It was just a snack, so that's all we had to eat. The portion size was generous. I've had better Poke (Bear Flag in HB/NB for the win), but it was still very good. The crispy wonton chips were quite nice. Beer menu was slim, but they had one of my favorites... Mango Cart. If you want a refreshing fruited beer. This one is for you. Not quite 5 stars because the service was incredibly sloooooow. We were seated and not even provided a menu.

Loved this place!! I have came here twice and both times the service was excellent…read more Place is clean and the vibe is very chill. Food is great!! I really enjoy it here and hope to come again my next time in Avalon.

After a long day exploring the island, my husband and I figured we'd try the restaurant inside our…read morehotel. Pretty good reviews, close by, saves us from driving down the hill... sounded perfect. Yeah... wrong decision. Drinks: My husband ordered a margarita and instantly pulled an ant off the rim of the glass. Okay... it happens. He tried to let it go. Then he noticed a dark winged critter sitting at the bottom of his drink... it was a fly. I told him to bring it to the server's attention. When he did, the server looked confused, like he didn't see anything. Then he said, "I can make you a new one or you can just finish drinking this..." Finish drinking a margarita with a fly in it. That should have told us everything. Food: I ordered the carne asada plate. Seasoning was fine... honestly passable... but the cut of meat was the cheapest, chewiest carne asada I've ever been served. My husband ordered the tri tip plate. It was just bad: * Bland meat * Raw broccoli * Bland mash * Thick, chewy slices of bland "tri tip" To be fair: Our server checked on us when he could. He seemed genuinely trying... but it looked like he was playing chef, bartender, and server all at once. Total recipe for disaster. No one can pull that off. I ate what I could because trying to navigate the island late at night for food isn't ideal... but this meal was a letdown from start to finish. Bottom line: Steer clear. Convenience or not... we won't be back. Not for dinner, and definitely not to give breakfast a chance.

Visited this weekend with my husband. First off, beautiful view. We got to sit right in front of…read morethe windows and the view during sunset is just to die for, honestly if you can, try to come right before sunset. The food was good. Not excellent and not bad, just good. We shared the flash-fried green beans, which truthfully, not my favorite. The batter was too thick and didn't compliment the flavor of the green beans, I wish we would have gotten Ahi Tuna. My Bison burger was pretty good, debatable slightly overcooked, I like a little more pink, but it was still very tender and good. I did get it without cheese, and the tomato jam, I don't really get the point of having tomato jam and a tomato on the burger lol. My husband had the steak frites and he really liked them. By far the best part were the drinks, so delicious and strong too. I feel, slightly overpriced, but that island prices, right? Our server was great.

*Darn good food *Awesome cocktails…read more*Excellent service *Some of the best lobster mac and cheese * Known for their Wrigley Martini (comes with a pack of gum) *First time I've had popcorn as the complimentary table snack... and it was savory and fun! *Airy with water views plus good for people watching (if you are into that:p) *Will definitely return

The beers are 22oz! The burgers all come with crispy fried onions on top of the meat…read more One of the few authentic tiki bars left- the staff is so nice! Don't miss this!

Bro what a joke, look at this serving I got. Anyway I'm here to rate the food. The fish was deep…read morefried to oblivion, pretty bland as well, not much kick to it and the tartar sauce didn't help. The fries were like frozen generic slop you get at a them park. Overall the meal was far below average. They charge a grip too. Fish: 5.0 Fries: 6.4

I booked two chaise lounges for me a my husband. Overall, we had a really relaxing and nice time!…read moreIt was overcast and cold for about two hours out of our day, so we were pretty cold, once my husband asked for 2 towels though, we were finally able to warm up by using them as blankets. Once the sun came out it was a beautiful day. The food, in my opinion, is meh. You're spending a lot for run of the mill food. It was boring and not really special, I would appreciate either more variety or just better options, epically when you're already paying $150 to be there. The drinks were good, but i honestly wasn't in an alcohol mood when we were there. I liked the virign strawberry daquiri, just yummy. Service was good!

DESCANSO BEACH CLUB @ SANTA CATALINA…read more My family and I came here on a Saturday evening, and it was honestly such a cool hidden spot. There are a ton of tables and seating right on the beach, but it's kind of secluded you actually have to walk past the theater area to find it. I genuinely didn't even know this place existed until my family and I rented a golf cart and randomly decided to stop by. The vibes here were amazing. We just found a random spot to sit, and a waiter came by pretty quickly with menus. The drinks were honestly pretty affordable for the location and atmosphere too. I ended up getting the piña colada, and it was super delicious. It came topped with whipped cream, coconut flakes, a pineapple garnish, and even a leaf which made it look really tropical and fun. My brother got the Strawberry Sunset, which had strawberry and rum, and that was also really good. We only came here for drinks this time, but I'd definitely come back to try the food because everything around us looked good. The overall atmosphere was what really made the experience though lots of people tanning, hanging out, enjoying the beach, and having a good time in the sun. Overall, this area is such a fun spot, and I would definitely come back again.

The best smash burger I've ever had I love it…read more Tha Cadillac margarita was missing Grand Marnea. Wife loved the fish tacos. Daughter liked the shrimp scampi

Nice restaurant on the main walkway by the beach. We got sat down pretty fast and the servers were…read morevery good. Always came by and asked if we needed anything. The food was just as fast. Got our appetizer, the spinach artichoke dip, then our entrees, ahi tuna Poké bowl and classic smash burger. All the food was delicious! A few things to note. The bathrooms are on the 2nd floor of the restaurant, which we thought was interesting. Their menu doesn't list their non alcoholic beverages, like sodas or teas. Just ask the server and they'll list them. Also doesn't serve tap water, only bottled. I'd recommend everyone go to this place for sure when visiting Catalina Island!

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.

We biked here from Avalon to have lunch during our stay in Catalina. If you are arriving by the…read morehelicopter, the restaurant is located right next to the helipad. The portions here were very generous, so our quesadillas and Ceviche were more than enough for two with leftovers to go. The prices were very reasonable too, given it was located outside of Avalon downtown. So why not the 5-stars? Well, the service was extremely slow. And the servers all seemed to be slightly tunnel vision and not able to multitask. It could also be that we were there right after a large group has cleared out, so the server chose to spend time cleaning the table versus giving us the menu. Lastly, the quesadillas were on the greasy side. I would recommend budget extra time when dining here.

LIKE -Ordered delivery to my hotel room…read more -Patty melt and fries were good. -Cocktails were good and enormous. (Not necessarily strong, though.) I ordered two but one was plenty.

Food: I ordered the Country Squire Combo, which comes with eggs, sausage/bacon, hash and pancakes…read more The sausage was nicely flavored and cooked. The hash was OK--would have liked more of a crisp to it and seasoning. And the pancakes... the texture threw me off a bit. It was kind of bread-y and not as fluffy as you'd expect. My partner ordered the Chorizo Sizzler, which, as the name suggests, came out of the kitchen smoking on a sizzling plate. As the heart of the dish, the chorizo actually had a nice flavor to it--it was just drowned in a sea of thickly cut potato wedges. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: While there was a sprinkle of decor throughout, I couldn't tell what the vibe was from this place--rustic? However, it felt lively at breakfast--all tables were filled, both inside and out.

Very slow service and barely acknowledged when we got in or took our order…read more Not the cleanest bathroom and food was not worth that wait - almost one hour including 15m to be seated. Despite the name seems more like a place for drinks than for food.