Atmosphere is great, the drinks were good, the service sucked, and food was mid for far too much money.

On our last day on Catalina Island, we stopped by for breakfast. There was no wait and we were excited to sit outside on the patio. The service was great, our waitress kept our water glasses full and checked in on us periodically. The Bloody Mary was refreshing with spices added to give it its signature flavor. It was an enjoyable cocktail to have in the warm morning sunshine before getting on the ferry back to Long Beach. The pork belly eggs Benedict had very tender meat with rendered fat that melted in my mouth. The hollandaise sauce was smooth and had a sweet taste that complimented the pork. The breakfast potatoes were salty and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The sausage eggs Benedict was with a savory sausage that was split in half. Opening the sausage gave each bite a consistent texture of buttery hollandaise, seasoned sausage and the poached egg. The fruit was cold and refreshing with a great variety of flavors. Overall the Naughty Fox was great and was attached to the Bellanca hotel. read more

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Our only disappointing experience in our Catalina weekend. Skimpy portions, slow service, staff more interested in serving bar customers. The only thing to save the experience was the view. If you weren't swarmed by bees. read more

Excellent atmosphere, food then service in that order. Would return again. I have nothing else to say read more

I'm a poki nacho fanatic. I try them everywhere I go and this was no different. Reviews and pics look great so I had to go for it. It is at the end of the walking strip when you land in Catalina. Probably a 15 minute walk from the ferry. Most the seating is outdoors but they have heaters. Bar seating is the only inside seats. It was about 12pm on a Wednesday but it was starting to get a little busy. Waitress was attentive and quick. I ordered the poki nachos (obviously) and my sister got the Mac and cheese with bacon. Both were 10/10. I love love loveeeee them. Top three poki nachos and Mac I've had. I would come back everytime I'm in Catalina just for these two items. Special mention to the mango marg. Tasty and good pour. Overall, worth it. read more

The Naughty Fox - Poki nachos and Mac and cheese with bacon - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Went straight here after getting off the ferry, and it was a perfect experience. Vibes were immaculate! Couldn't have asked for a better first meal in Catalina. Had a slight wait, but was seated after about 15 minutes during a pretty busy time! Definitely recommend checking this spot out. read more

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First time visiting the island and I read the Yelp reviews and decided this is where I wanted to go for a bite to eat before we rented a golf cart. My husband and I shared the ahi poke nachos since this is one of our favorites to order. The nachos were good. We only wish there was a bit more ahi and avocado to ensure each wonton chip had at least a piece of ahi and a piece of avocado on it. We would have also wanted a bit more heat like maybe a wasabi sauce or siracha. The restaurant is very small, mostly a small patio area seating with bar seating inside. Overall we really enjoyed our light lunch and the view and we will definitely return to try more eats on their menu. read more

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Enjoyed meal here. Front row seat on the harbor. French toast looks great. We got here just after noon. Strict noon cutoff so no brunch for us. Maybe that's why I took off a star which is not strictly fair, but reasonably some of the other brunch food looked fair. Mahi sandwich was good. Comment was "juicy"", but a little on the small side. I had shrimp bowl that was really delicious. Rice w mango and coconut may not be for everyone. They also have a nice cocktail menu. So it was good enough that we went back to try breakfast. Got here at about 20 till 12 or so. Got to table at five till 12. Mentioned to server that we knew breakfast ends at 12 and asked if we could order right away . He said no we'd have to order from the lunch menu because he still had to clean up the table. We said Goodbye.. read more

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I will be honest and say I came to this place solely for lent hint and one thing only. The ahi poke nachos were divine. The restaurant is right on the strip and you can't miss it. It isn't very big but we came after the lunch rush and were seated right away. Our servers were very sweet. The vibes were very cute and I enjoyed the music and ambiance. I will say we weren't interested in trying any of the drinks because of how pricey they were (even the food was pricey). If you only get one thing from here - make sure it's the ahi poke nachos. read more

The Naughty Fox - Menu - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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I checked out the Naughty Fox for lunch during a day trip to Catalina. It is near the waterfront and walking path, so you can comfortably people-watch if you choose to. I did not have a reservation and was sat quickly. The server appeared knowledgeable on the menu and could provide recommendations and let us know they had box water available for purchase ($4.99) and did not give out glasses of water. We got the Ahi Tuna Nachos, Shrimp Tacos, and Wings based on the menu selection. Ahi Poke Nachos They were seasoned perfectly. The tortilla chips were crispy, along with the fresh avocado. Overall, it is my favorite of the three dishes. 4/5 Naughty Tacos - Shrimp The shrimp tacos were okay. Shrimps were deveined with purple cabbage and pico de Gallo with a spicy aioli. They were ultimately underseasoned, but the aioli with a squeeze of the lemon slice was the saving grace. 2/5 Grilled Chicken Wings The wings were cooked perfectly. The fact that the wings were grilled made the ginger scallion vinaigrette. They were seasoned with a taste so much better. Overall, I enjoyed them. 3/5 The overall service is quick and good. The ambiance was great; people were stopping by for a bottle of champagne or some of their signature drinks before making their way to their next stops. I was expecting a greater variety of dishes, but overall, it was a positive experience. read more

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This used to be my favorite place on the island for breakfast! The smoked lobster Benedict was maybe my favorite breakfast dish of all time. So sad to this off of the menu however besides that my experience at naughty fox this time around was seriously underwhelming. All of the breakfast plates were meh. The once crispy delicious potatoes were replaced with soggy over seasoned mush the eggs were overcooked and the sad looking side of fruit was served in a paper basket. At the price range of 19-30 dollars a plate I would expect more elevated plates and presentation. Not sure i will be returning for breakfast. The view and drinks were still great. read more

Nice little place on Catalina. Highly recommend stopping by here for lunch if you're ever on the island. Food and service were great. Ingredients were incredibly fresh and tasty. Location is perfect because you get a beautiful view of the ocean, boats, and people. read more

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Ahi Poke and Catalina Salad. So high quality, delicious and refreshing after our hike and travel. Nothing like a well made salad to energize you on an adventure and the fish tasted fresh so went perfectly with the oceanic island vibe. Only Ask/Tip for restaurant: expand drink menu to include a few non-alcoholic options. The younger generation isn't really into toxic ingredients and there are so many nourishing delicious drink possibilities. At least offer one amazing, refreshing mocktail ? Since there wasn't anything We had them do a tajin rim with tonic water and fresh lime but maybe a few bitters, extracts, citrus and/or hibiscus could be amazing. Fresh citrus is key, there was only machine lemonade which is full of chemicals, sugar and doesn't have any of the refreshing qualities. People will feel great after visiting with a tiny modification :) read more

Food was below mid (chicken lollipops, pirate burger, chicken patty burger), probably one of the most bland tasting food I've ever had. Service was short staffed, took a little while to get seated even though place was at half capacity All in all it was a rather interesting experience and I wouldn't recommend this to someone coming to Catalina for the 1st time read more

Absolutely worst service and breakfast food. As we got seated, the waitress asked if we want anything to drink and we just said water. Ordered the salmon toast and the bread was not toasted. The egg on the egg Benedict was way overcooked. When I asked the waitress if the egg was supposed to be like that and she said "I don't know, I guess". Finished the food and asked for the check, and we saw that they charged $4/water without letting us know. We asked her about it and that we weren't aware of the charge and she just says "well it's $4". Will not recommend this place to anybody and that waitress should start looking for another job read more

Food was nasty. Fries were mushy like from the microwave. Chicken burger was mushy. Ruined my day. Service was even worse.

We were luckily enough to grab lunch where when it wasn't busy in the afternoon. It's a smaller restaurant that isn't really made for big groups but our party of 8 was about to sit on the outside patio facing the ocean. They have a small menu with a good variety of food. The poke nachos, mac & cheese, and Chicken sandwich I got hit the spot. read more

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Stopped by to get a quick bite & drink before parasailing. There is indoor & outdoor seating. Didn't like my first drink the spicy margarita (spicy for me) they were nice enough to switch my drink and only charge me for one. Loved the outdoor patio! read more

The Naughty Fox - Mai Tai - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Hands down ahi nachos are to die for! Pair it with a Mai Tai and sit outside with a view of the ocean. Life is good!

The Naughty Fox was one of my favorite places on the Island because it is tucked away in the corner with a good patio view. It's attached to a hotel which we didn't realize until we saw a bunch of purple walk past us to check in. We came twice and mostly had drinks. Next time we will for sure make it a point to enjoy more of their food. We did, however, try the ahi tuna poke nachos and I could eat that every time! It was really fresh and delicious. We came once for brunch and ordered the mimosa flight. You get a bottle of champagne and can choose up to 4 fruit flavored purée with it. Our favorites were watermelon and pineapple! My favorite cocktail was the Foxy Lady! See, I told you guys we mostly went to drink! definitely go try it out! read more

The Naughty Fox - Chili Mango Margarita & am IPA - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Lobster tacos... three small tacos plus a basic Bloody Mary... $47. While food and drink were good, service was sparse. And ot seems way overpriced for value. read more

The Naughty Fox - Lobster tacos - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Food: - First Impressions: beautifully created drink. - Lobster BLT: Based on previous Yelp pictures, the bread wasn't what I expected so I was a little disappointed. However, it was still delicious. They have a lot of lobster. Ambiance: - Cute little place. Long line when I went, but it wasn't too bad. Just 30 minutes. Sitting at the bar was cool to see the bartenders make the drink. read more

The Naughty Fox - First impressions drink - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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We came here based on the suggestion from a blogger who recommended their pole nachos and it did not disappoint! Fish was fresh and of great quality while the chips were fried and had a great crunch. We all got different dishes and they all tasted amazing. The wait was close to 40 minutes and it seems like they're constantly busy without a break so be patient and/or come outside of popular lunch/dinner hours. The servers were doing their best and were very friendly but they may have been a tad understaffed as it took a long time to get water refills and other things we asked for. The bartender ended up pitching in and helping to take orders. Regardless the poke nachos will have me coming back next time I'm in Catalina Island. -IG: @hungry.hungry.helena read more

The Naughty Fox - Poke nachos @hungry.hungry.helena - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Probably my favorite place I ate at on the island. It seems newer and has a good selection of cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. It's located in a great spot where you have a view of the harbor from the outdoor area. The only caveat about sitting here, especially at the high tops along the outer edge, is that you smell the fumes from all the golf carts and vehicles driving by. I'm sure some of it landed in our food and drinks but oh well, it was too late for us at that point. If it's something that will bother you, maybe grab one of the tables closer to the inside of the restaurant. I got the Strawberry Svelt because the balsamic sounded interesting. It was a little sweeter than how I normally like my drinks but it wasn't bad, almost like drinking vodka and eating a fruit roll up at the same time lol. The poke nachos were such a great snack. The crispy wontons made a great vehicle for the ahi, avocado, seaweed and other toppings. It was also a beautiful looking dish! Everything came out really quickly and our server was so courteous! read more

The Naughty Fox - Svelt Strawberry and Mango Margarita - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Breakfast was a disappointment. Bartender left for break and came back when we are done with breakfast - so didn't get a mimosa. Middle of the week - didn't have chicken and waffles so ordered a breakfast burrito. Asked for a side of salsa and the waiter looked at us strangely. Not sure if they had any. Brought some type of sauce. Eggs/Bacon/Hash browns and Toast - blah. Asked for butter and the kitchen barely gave me some cut up butter. Bacon was old (probably the day before) room temperature, not hot or even warm. Eggs overcooked. Found mold in the hashbrowns at the end and they denied it. Not sure if they even had a chef/cook in the kitchen. Don't waste $1 at this place. Didn't bother taking pictures because it lacked flavor, presentation, warmth and service. read more

The breakfast was good, service was ok, the view of the waterfront was great , they didn't actually serve what was on the menu?

The Naughty Fox provided that perfect "fuel for the day" breakfast in a nice and modern hotel restaurant on the beautiful Catalina Island. Sure, it was overpriced and service was a bit rushed, but the food was good and the view was great and it was the perfect way to start our visit. Clean restrooms as well. It is a very very tiny restaurant so be prepared to possibly wait. read more

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New to the Island and conveniently located at the roundabout is the Naughty Fox. It is easy to find and great for people watching who are walking to the Casino to/from town. Being right on the sidewalk and at the roundabout, at times it was quite noisy. In the early afternoon we chair-danced to stay in the shade, but noticed in the later afternoons the patio was predominately in the shade. This is mostly a patio dining environment. If you sit on the railing, the staff attended you from the street side - while it was more steps for the servers, it was nice to work with staff face-to-face. We stopped by for beverages: G&T and their Illegal Tonic. The G&T was as we expected. The Illegal Tonic was a bit a different for us. Both were refreshing on a perfect Catalina day. We were first-timers and asked a few questions. The servicer was impatient and then service became slow thereafter. read more

The Naughty Fox - Gin & Tonic, Illegal Tonic - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Came on a Friday afternoon so there was a wait, but luckily we were seated quickly (because we chose to sit outdoors where there weren't any umbrellas). Got a little sunburnt lol but the nice view of the pier and the food was worth it. My fave was the poke nachos & the wings were pretty good too. read more

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Food was good, we loved the potatoes side they give with all the sandwich/ burger options. The views are amazing, sitting outside looking at the bay is beautiful. Service could have been better. Our waitress was short and wouldn't make eye contact but it didn't ruin anything about the dinner read more

The Naughty Fox - Chicken sandwich and view from the outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Boy oh boy the waitress was the rudest woman over ever came across. The menu was short. But the service was horrible.

Best food we have eaten on the island for the last 2 days Fresh vibrant and delicious .. all of it Great service and a very chilled out vibe makes it a perfect breakfast brunch lunch or dinner spot We had the blackened prawns which were sensational with genuine tasting blackened seasoning and nice char, would def order again .. tip make sure you squeeze the lime over the shrimp and just as important the rice , with the mango & coconut it's bang on delicious The poke nachos also sensational great size serving perfect for sharing with a nice little zing in the toppings and dressing , pretty to look at and easier to eat Chicken wings , cooked perfectly and not drowning in salty seasonings but a subtle smoke from the bbq flavour and a nice Asian style dressing - perfect One of the better fresh food dining experiences found here Oh and that view over the Marina is sensational as well , it's on the roundabout so traffic is constant both golf carts and pedestrians so plenty of people watching on offer as well Will def be coming back ! read more

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Decided to grab lunch at naughty fox after a busy morning. I Did not have a reservation here and got sat immediately. Server shared their menu and best sellers there. They also shared they do not give "free" water here, therefore you must buy boxed water that is 4.99. We decided to grab the ahi tuna nachos for an appetizer and they were delightful. Perfect tuna to nacho ratio which I liked and perfect amount of seasoning 4.5/5 We also got wings which were decent. I do think they could have had better seasoning to them and the serving overall of it was lackluster 3/5 The shrimp tacos were okay as the shrimp had not one bit of seasoning to them and the only thing that did give them flavor was the lemon I had on the side to squeeze onto the shrimp and the chipotle sauce smeared on the tortilla and purple cabbage which brought the whole taco bite to a decent taste but if you would just take a bite of the shrimp then it would definitely disappoint. The tacos can definitely be better. 3/5 Overall, service is good and ambiance is great as people are there enjoying drinks and socializing outside but food and menu could be more varied and better. read more

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This restaurant got me feeling real naughty! Food: Lobster BLT, delish. Star of the show, hands down. The lobster was well sized, and the pesto-tasting spread on the inside of the bread was a fantastic touch. Fish tacos, very fresh. Kind of small, wish there was just one more for the price we had paid. Poke nachos, just alright. I liked the fish and the ingredients used, but I wish there was less seaweed and more toppings. Not enough topping to chip ratio. Also, I'm not a huge fan of the wonton wrapper skins. Just keep it regular chips. Potato chowder, also not too bad. Wish there were more than some bacon because there wasn't very much variety in textures. Service: Took a while for someone to take our order. Didn't seem that busy on a Saturday late afternoon since the tables weren't full. Nobody checked on us either and I was dying of thirst from the poke nachos lol Overall, definitely one of the better restaurants on the island, so I can't complain. read more

At first the service was super slow, we noticed people that were sat around the same time as us were calling for the servers. They don't server lunch items until 11am so be warned if you got a little early and want lunch not breakfast. We waited and ordered the lobster BLT which was amazing!!! So many different flavors probably the best sandwich we have had! It came with two sandwiches so we split it! The drinks were good but not great! Overall great views, good food would come back! read more

The Naughty Fox - Lobster BLT - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Came here for our day trip to Catalina. The food & drinks were really good & we all left satisfied with our choices. We've been to other spots & unfortunately the food was a miss. I ordered the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with the papas bravas & a spicy mango margarita? soo good! my mom ordered the Blackened Shrimp Bowl which she really enjoyed. Definitely recommend! the service was great, we sat at the bar as there were seats available but otherwise you're looking at 30-45 min wait to sit outside. read more

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Amazing cocktails, food, and service right by the harbor in Avalon. We enjoyed the mango chili margaritas and split the Buffalo Milk, which is an island specialty. The crispy chicken sandwich and shrimp tacos were delicious. We will definitely come again when we're back in Catalina! read more

The Naughty Fox - Buffalo Milk - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Breakfast here was very, very good. Like, really good. I don't wanna say that I was surprised, but the place at first just looked like a fun lunch/dinner/drinks place with a full bar. So when the toast was amazing (local?), the bacon wasn't your typical, run-of-the-mill, but was very high quality, and everything else was top notch, I'd say walk the extra steps into Avalon and try this place out. Special note that my over-easy eggs were cooked perfectly. read more

You can get better burgers at a gas station. We wish we could go back in time and eat somewhere--anywhere--else. Bland food, bad service, overpriced. read more

We really enjoyed trying this new American restaurant located at the end of the shops along the boardwalk. We ordered the lobster blt which wasn't what we expected it to look like but it was till good-they should Just called it lobster roll lol. The bread was so fluffy and buttery. The Mac and cheese was listed under shareables but was a large entre size portion; I had to take half of it home! It was really good Mac and cheese! It was busy at lunch with a wait to be seated if you were a group bigger than 1-2 due to limited seating and mostly outdoor high top tables and high top bar seats. There were a few tables and bar seats inside but that was also open to the outside patio. Everything on the menu looked amazing, would definitely be bake to try more. read more

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