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    Topside by NDMK

    4.1 (206 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TOPSIDE BY NDMK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Seagull on second floor
    John M.

    Multiple levels, beautiful veiw from floor 2 and up top. The happy hour was great!! Service was attentive and thoughtful.

    Stem Cider Chilli Guava on draft - sooo damn good and look at that view!!
    Vivian H.

    I only had a beer and would come back again as their 2nd floor outdoor views of the marina is really nice. Barely anyone was in here when I stopped in and I went right up to the bar to grab an afternoon beer. I remember I had been walking around awhile so it was nice to quench my thirst here. Bartender was very nice and I had a Stem cider chilli guava on draft here. A good friend of mine suggested it to me and thought I would enjoy this beer as she knows I don't like sweet ciders and she was so right! I really enjoyed this beer! I took my beer to the 2nd floor and watched the beautiful marina while I enjoyed my drink. Life can be so beautiful sometimes. Definitely come here if you want a Stem Cider on draft with beautiful views!

    Steve. A local that likes to hang out with tourists on the balcony.
    Catrina G.

    A nice spot in the afternoon when the sun is on the deck. It has a birdseye view of the town and harbor. And even a bird or two to enjoy the view with you. Local flavor, comfortable seating.

    Mavis S.

    Last time we came was in January and the service wasn't great. This time there were more staff and the service was much better. Our server seemed to be a female bartender -- she was super nice and welcoming. She made me a really good mimosa and even helped us take photos. We had a great experience this time. 5/5.

    View from the observation deck
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice rooftop area with great view of Avalon's main drag. We had some time to kill before our ferry back, and thought we'd hang out here, as it was very convenient to the docking area. We were in time for their Happy hour, which runs from 3-5, so we grabbed a couple of beers and headed up to their rooftop patio, which was nicely deserted on that particular weekday afternoon. It's not a very high rooftop (it only goes up to 3 stories), but had plenty of seating and turned out to be a fun spot to relax and watch all the activity going on below.

    Smash burger with fries and brocolini
    Wendy T.

    Nice view of the harbor as the sun set and the lights turned on. The food was very good. Our son loved the smash burger and fries. He got brocolini on the side and it was perfectly steamed. We shared the Dark Seas Pasta. The scallops were amazing, the shrimp big and tender. The lobster was in little bits in the cream sauce, which was unexpected. The brocolini, carrots and mushrooms were expertly cooked. The service was good, Overall a great experience.

    Smash Burger
    Ben A.

    Best food I've had in Catalina, beyond amazing, as long as you order the right thing. Wouldn't go in here to get steak/lobster, but for burgers and similar stuff, it's fantastic Ive tried almost all of the best/fanciest burgers in So Cal and this place is among the top! Fiancée said it's the best one she's ever had. Highly recommend stopping by and getting a smash burger! Drinks were excellent, especially the margarita

    Cuban Sandwich
    David C.

    Topside is located right at the entrance of Avalon as you're getting off the ferries. The restaurant itself is very clean and organized. The waiters are attentive and take care of you while you're there to the fullest. We had a large group of people eating there after a wedding ceremony. They accommodated us well. The drink selection was really good. I tried a few drinks and none of them disappointed. The bar is located in there if all you want are some drinks. They all had good flavor and you could taste the alcohol in them. The food we ordered was a plethora off the menu. Everything that was ordered came out had good presentation and even better taste. The food was very delicious. I had a black ink pasta. Around me were other plates such as the steak, the Cuban sandwich, and the chicken Marsala. All were delectable. I would definitely recommend stopping by Topside if you guys ever come to Catalina Island. Top tier food and service. You won't be disappointed.

    Beef Empanadas
    Jess B.

    I had really high hopes for my dining experience here. My husband and I had dinner here on our last night on the island. It's spacious inside, really clean and modern. There's also seating outside, which we decided to do. There's really pretty views of the harbor from the patio. We were really excited about being able to enjoy the view while eating. Our servers were nice. They were quick with taking our order and getting everything to our table. Pretty standard dining service. The food was hit or miss. We ordered the beef empanadas as an appetizer which we both liked. As an entree, I had the chicken Marsala. I thought the chicken was cooked well and it wasn't dry. But the sauce was really runny...to the point that I felt like I was eating pasta noodles in a soup. The sauce was also on the saltier side. The burger that my husband had was good, but nothing special. Both dishes were almost $50, which I think is a bit overpriced for the quality of the food. It was an overall okay dining experience.

    Lobster
    Lynzee H.

    Great food and location. Perfect for sunset. Service was a little slow for it not being too busy when I went, but overall good experience. It can get a little loud.

    Lobster ravioli - local lobster caught near Catalina
    Steven D.

    Consistently excellent. Why is this the best pasta I've ever had? Try the dark seas pasta! Fantastic service and the perfect ambiance. No Wicki wacker crowds here. Just beautifully romantic views of the ocean and Casino.

    Breakfast sandwich and banana french toast
    Katherine D.

    Love love love the view! Such a beautiful place to get some food. The breakfast was pretty good :) I liked the potato's and french toast.

    Avocado toast
    Jovina B.

    Breakfast was delicious with generously portioned entrees. Our waiter is good but the hostess was not accommodating. The place wasn't busy when we got there so we preferred a bigger table and she said no. When we left, the table we wanted was still empty. In fact all the tables inside were all empty. Thus the 4 star. The food was a solid 5 star.

    Chicken sandwich, fried pickles, sample sliders, and burger

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    fab views. amazing happy hour. great menu. added to our catalina rotation. and, if you're into it, the wine list is not boring. at all.

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