Sunset Bar &amp; Grill

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We had a server named John we told him our ferry was leaving soon and made sure he got us what we…read morewanted in time! Shoutout John :)

Came here for lunch and after a short wait, we were seated outside right by the water. Such a nice…read morespot to sit and enjoy the ocean view! We ordered the scallops, oysters, and a burger. The scallops were definitely the standout -- they were amazing and I would 100% order them again. The oysters were not bad although I've had better. The burger was a little on the dry side and could've used more seasoning, so I'd probably skip that next time. Overall, a really nice lunch spot in Avalon, especially if you can get a table by the water. I'd come back for the appertizers! For quality of food I think there are other options such as lobster house.

Picturesque views of the Casino!

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Crab Cake perfection!

The Naughty Fox

4.0(470 reviews)

Great service Great view…read more Fun drinks Food options Got the buffalo milk. Wish it had a bit more cocoa but they didn't cheap out on the vodka

Naughty Fox has a really nice view overlooking the center of Catalina, and the outdoor seating is a…read morenice way to sit and get a view of the beach. It's a popular spot, so service can be a little slow when there's only one person serving, but we were having a laid back afternoon and didn't mind. The poke nachos were the standout for me. Instead of regular corn chips, they use what reminded me of crispy fried wonton chips, which made them extra light and crunchy. So good with the ahi poke. Prices are a little on the higher side, but that seems pretty standard for restaurants on Catalina. I'd definitely come back for the outdoor dining, views, island fries and ahi poke

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Chicken wings

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Ahi Poke and Catalina Salad. So high quality, delicious and refreshing after our hike and travel.

Avalon Grille

3.8(1.4k reviews)

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Pleasantly surprised by Avalon Grille…read more Filet mignon was super tender, the red wine sauce was excellent, and the garlic mashed potatoes were VERY garlicky, which I loved. I ordered medium rare and it came out closer to rare, but the meat was such good quality that it was still delicious. The lobster mac & cheese was more my boyfriend's thing than mine, but the lobster itself was great. We did unfortunately get a small piece of shell in one bite. Great waterfront location, perfect for people watching, lovely staff, and a really nice atmosphere. Bonus points for unexpectedly nice restrooms too.

Service was bad. No waitress checked in on us, We ordered…read morebison hamburger took 30 minutes to receive our food. Keep in mind it's a cashless restaurant If you want that great customer service I don't recommend this place at all

Patio dining

Sausage of the day

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View from the outdoor patio

Luau Larry's

3.7(808 reviews)

She had their signature wiki wacker rum drink with the free straw hat…read more Nice experience. We sat at the end table and looked out from inside.

We came to Luau Larry's with high hopes because we had heard so many great things about the…read moreatmosphere and drinks. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing... We were a large party of 14 adults and 2 children. Before entering, we specifically asked if children were allowed inside and were told they were, as long as they stayed seated at a table and did not sit at the bar. Based on that, we decided to come in. Some of our group had already ordered drinks at the bar, and we were given two tables.. Unfortunately, there was some kind of miscommunication with one of the servers. He apparently understood that part of our group was only going to sit at the table and not order anything. In reality, our entire group was there to order drinks; we simply weren't all ordering at the exact same time.. Instead of clarifying the misunderstanding, the server became extremely rude and kicked members of our party out while the rest of us were already ordering drinks. The way the situation was handled was completely unnecessary and unprofessional... It escalated so quickly that nobody wanted to argue or make a bigger scene, so the people who had not yet ordered simply left.. What makes this even more frustrating is that this was a large group of adults who were planning to drink.. With 14 adults and only two children, the restaurant easily lost hundreds of dollars in potential drink sales because of how the situation was handled... To be fair, the bartenders who helped us with our first round were actually nice and friendly.. Unfortunately, the interaction with the server completely ruined the experience for us. The drinks themselves also weren't anything particularly special... We probably should have asked to speak with a manager at the time, but everything happened so quickly that we just decided it wasn't worth the hassle.. We came in excited to check out a place we'd heard so much about, but unfortunately left extremely disappointed. Based on this experience, we won't be returning...

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Ahi Tuna

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Bahama Mama and Spicy Mexican Lolli

Descanso Beach Club

3.9(1.1k reviews)

0.7 mi

The service was amazing and it was very relaxing. The servers checked in on us multiple times to…read moreensure we had enough food drink and shade. They moved out umbrellas for us a few times and we're always so kind. First time on catalina island but we will def be back

My review is going to be thurough and mixed, but very honest.Our group was porting for the day from…read morea cruise. Calling to schedule and reserve was done with complete ease. During the call I greatly appreciated the fact that the date was clarified more than one time due to the no refund policy, I verified through my app and we secured the date. It was also brought to my attention that the beach was quite rocky and that water shoes were a must, we had just purchased water sneakers and opted for one pair of shoes. I did warn our group, some chose not to listen and it definitely was a miserable time for them. Unfortunately I do not recall the woman's name that secured the booking but definitely LOVED AND APPRECIATED her valuable insight and making sure the date was correct. Walk from the port, was beautiful we used Apple Map to avoid hills. Our party consists of several individuals with disabilities and we had to move slow. As huge "boats and hoes" fans we were absolutely delighted to see the big blue sign that said Catalina Wine Mixer. That really was a cool greeting. As you entered under it, it was lined with stunning palm trees on the left and the gorgeous ocean on the right. We could see all the cabanas and knew we were headed in the right direction. The views just kept getting prettier and prettier. We saw lots of people bustling around in yellow shirts, and seen different buildings. I walked up to one and asked where we checked in at. I was guided to a yellow hut over there. Checked in with ease and walked across the super thick sand to our Presidential cabana. It was very comfortable and cozy looking and the view was absolutely breathtaking taking. During my booking I asked for best view. We secured the cabana in the front on the corner. WOW!!! We noticed Evian bottled water on ice in a bucket. Towels were brought, one for each person. We had enough seating including two loungers. We were brought our two "smoothies". Which were never tasted, We only showed up with two people to start because our port day happened to require reservations to get off, which is no fault of the beach club, the rest of our party couldn't get off until noon. They arrived about 1 pm. When they arrived, we had to wait for a long time for Julian to circle back. We ordered 14 Coronas to start, everyone was ready for some drinks and some water due to the heat before eating. We walked down to the beach and hit the water. BOY WERE WE EVER SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR WATER SHOES!! The water was super refreshing, but due to the waves it was unsafe for myself, I only have use of one arm, and the waves were pretty big, coupled with the drop off under the water I was not able to get in, I knew I wouldn't have been able to get out. Again NO FAULT OF THE CLUB. The rest of our party was definitely able to enjoy it! Julian circled back with our bucket of beers and we ordered two drinks for my daughter in law, I don't recall what they were, but she loved them and sucked them down, stating they were very tasty with a good pour! We did wait for a long time to be brought our drinks and for the circling back. Our first conversation with Julian was that it was too far of a walk for several of party to get back and how do we get a taxi or a ride, our service wasn't working and we were told about the WiFi, but that was hit and miss. Our carrier is AT&T and we found it difficult to get out. We were offered to have a taxi called or he told us he could call his girlfriend. NO PROBLEM, we were never told about the free shuttle back to town. We were up in the circle area waiting for our ride when the free shuttle pulled up and we hopped in because we waited for half an hour. During our walk up to the area to be picked up we noticed an area with showers, which we used to clean the sand out of our shoes and to wash the salt water off. The restrooms were clean. There was also an area to rent tubes, shop, purchase gifts.. it was very nice! At 3 pm we asked for the platter that came with our booking, which I felt like should have been brought and not asked for before we leave. Would we return? Most likely yes, just hoping for speedier service without having to ask for what comes with the booking and definitely making use of the free shuttle or actually being able to get ahold of a taxi to get to and from. The rest of our party noticed the free shuttle sign and waited for approximately half hour and it never came so they walked it. Service booking 5/5 Service on site 3/5 Views 10/5 Property and amenities 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Free water with our booking 5/5 Seating 5/5 Vibe 10/5 Free shuttle 10/5 The service on site is very important to us! The rest AMAZING!

Views from the presidential cabana

Street corn

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Views, 10/10 Drinks, 5/10 lol

El Galleon

Located right on the beach, the view are beautiful. I had originally planned to eat at the…read morerestaurant next door but the wait was too long, luckily this restaurant had half the wait time. 20 mins wait on a Saturday evening is pretty great. Drinks: Dirty Martini 2/5 Food: - LEMON GRASS CHICKEN CRUNCH SALAD 4/5: This salad was incredible. The dressing was so flavorful. My only complaint is that it was drenched in dressing so a bit too salty and soggy. I would just ask for the dressing on the side next time. - PRIME RIB 4/5: We chose a baked potato and brussel sprouts as our two sides. The baked potato was on the drier side, and the brussels were small. The prime rib itself was good. Meaty cut and pretty tender. I wish the horseradish had more of a bite though. - FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY 3.5/5: I opted for the fresh catch booked with a lemon and garlic sauce alongside rice pilaf and asparagus. Flavors were great but it was slightly overcooked so a bit on the dry side.

this place is located right in front of the beach, honestly…read morewas very unassuming and didn't think too much about going in, but glad I did. pretty good crowd in there for Thursday night dinner. tons of fun, decor, and TVs were playing the dodger game so it was set up pretty well. One of my favorite meals on the trip to Catalina was the Caesar salad. I had here with the added shrimp. The shrimp is delicious and pea so well with the salad. I honestly have craved this salad once or twice already since leaving. Also had a great pesto type pasta, and a special shout out to their scallop potato that came with the lamb chop. Overall, food came out quickly, and the staff was very friendly - recommend for a casual dinner when you are on the island. Note that they only do bottled water.

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Coney Island West

4.0(358 reviews)

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Great service and very quick too. They have some pretty good chili fries. Their burger was okay. It…read morewasn't super amazing, but it was very fresh. I would totally come back! Highly recommend. Their chili fries are $7.50. Burger is $8.00. Fries are $3.50. Pretty solid prices for tourists visiting Catalina island.

Average hotdog and burger. I've never had Coney Island…read morehotdog, so I don't know what to compare it with Casual spot when you want to grab a quick bite

Fish n chips

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Pier 24

3.7(111 reviews)

Most Recently: May 30, 2026 | Pier 24 is one of my favorite restaurants on Catalina Island!…read moreFlavorful food, tasty drinks, excellent customer service, and an incredible view... It's always a vibe whenever I dine here! Plus, the menu has quite the variety, a little something for everyone!! Fish Tacos | Incredible! Each tasty bite is just full of flavor! Seasoned well, saucy & hearty! A combo of pico de gallo coleslaw, generous bites of fish, on a chili oil dipped tortilla... Yes, please! You get two tacos, which are spilling over with pieces of fish! I can hardly even eat both of them; perhaps, easily shareable! Also, you get warm tortillas and salsa! Beet Salad | One of my absolute favorites on the menu! The salad is large, bright, light and refreshing! It just tastes healthy in the best way! Lol! Also, I love beets! I've specifically come to this restaurant over and over for the beet salad and sometimes with salmon on the side, if I'm super hungry!! The salad is seasonal; not always on the menu! Pomodoro Pizza | Yum! Easily shareable, flavorful, especially with heirloom tomatoes, basil, mozzarella & garlic! Absolutely delicious! Onion Rings | Thick & flavorful! I highly recommend! They also arrive with two sauces! Drinks | Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks here are yummy! I also love the red wine selection! View/Scenery | Gorgeous views, whether you sit outside on the patio, outside over the water or inside! I've dined over the water several times with friends & solo! I've also enjoyed dining on the outside patio! I love it all! The views are just gorgeous of the boats, the island... beautiful! Taste Around Avalon | I was excited once I saw Pier 24 listed on the menu! The tacos and drink were once again delicious! They set up was really pretty as well, including lively music! Customer Service | Top of the line, super friendly, and I've seen several of the servers around the island! Hi, Cienna, Lana, Marcus & Valeria! They're all so nice! The manager is incredibly nice as well & it's always fun chatting with him as well! Overall | Yes, Please! I highly recommend Pier 24, it's one of my favorites! Simply thinking of the fish tacos and beet salad makes me want a bite! Let's go!

We decided to try Pier 24 because of its great location right next to the beach. The hostess was…read morevery friendly and quickly found us a table on the patio. There are umbrellas outside, but depending on where you're seated, you may need to adjust them for shade. Our server was polite, but the service felt a bit rushed and wasn't especially welcoming. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, double smash burger, lobster roll, and spicy bison meatball pizza. The lobster roll was the highlight of the meal itwas fresh, flavorful, and the best thing we ordered. The pizza was good, while the burgers and chicken sandwich were just average. Considering the prices, we expected the food to be more memorable. The location and atmosphere are definitely a plus, but overall we didn't feel the food offered the value we were hoping for. Unfortunately, this isn't a place we'd return to, especially with so many other dining options nearby.

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Buffalo Nickel

3.8(348 reviews)

1.3 mi

We were staying in a hotel in Avalon, and walked to the pier (actual pick up point is across from…read morethe basketball courts) to take the free minivan shuttle to the restaurant. We sat in an outdoor booth, weather was balmy, and had the shrimp cocktail with added octopus, and the whole fried tilapia with flour tortillas. Finished with the pumpkin cheesecake. The shrimp cocktail is marisco style lots of liquid broth. All the food was good! She had a couple of their signature drinks. Bottled water - like the other Avalon restaurants there is no house tap. Food and drink were good, service was fast and friendly, and we took the same shuttle back down and then walked back to the hotel. One negative though was that a couple of the workers' children were playing loudly and yelling a lot in their banquet area outside, and that was distracting and detracted from the experience.

We always go to the Buffalo Nickle when we come to Catalina Island…read more They Always remember us and treat us like family. The food is always 5 star

Buffalo Decor

Ceviche with spicy cucumbers

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Helipad views

Pancake Cottage

3.6(505 reviews)

0.5 mi

After hitting another legendary spot here I had to eliminate the sweet tooth. Perhaps because it…read morewas hump day or the middle of the week, but being seated with no reservation wasn't an issue at all. I've had pancakes that were far more tastier, but these got the job done. Either way the service was on point, and all in all a decent product.

After arriving at the island, we were starving and decided to stop here and try out the food. I…read moreended up ordering the Big Skillet Scramble (no onions) along with Apple Juice. The skillet itself wasn't really my favorite, so I only managed to get halfway through it at most, which was a bit of a bummer. The Biscuits N' Gravy, on the other hand, were absolutely delicious!! I immediately devoured those lol. I think if I came back, I'd definitely try something else, perhaps something from the Combos section. Still, the staff was nice :)