If you are on Catalina Island and need a lively place for dinner, then Luau Larry is a good place…read moreto go. I got the luau Larry special and ordered the Wiki Wacker as a drink. The sandwich was OK and I was able to sub out the fries for curly fries. I really like the curly fries as they were well seasoned. The drink was a little bit strong. Personally , I would order something else off the menu again, but keep the fries. It was very crowded, but we were able to get sat within 10 minutes on a Saturday night. It was very loud inside with very loud music playing. If you're into the loud bar vibe wanting to get drunk and have fun then this is the place to go. But, if you want a more quiet place to actually talk to the people you're with go somewhere else. I love my hat that came with my Wiki Wacker. Definitely give it a try if you want drinks and a more lively place for dinner and drinks.

Went here to get my wiki wacked and it was pretty enjoyable. They're a very casual tiki bar with…read morefood offerings. Staff seemed to give us the side eye while being jovial with others; not sure what prejudice they had against us. Normally I can forgo blank stares, but I expect a little more when I'm in a tourist area. - Wiki Wacker Both tropical fruity and alcoholic at the same time. You get a hat or sticker with it, and we weren't asked which one we preferred. The strength is similar to a long island, due to the mix of rum and brandy. Decent blend that had a pretty light to deep orange gradient, and an extra pineapple slice. We had fun with the straw hat, so it's fine that fate declared we receive this souvenir. - Buffalo Milk I preferred this drink over the Wiki Wacker, but I can see some people not being into it. It tastes like a creamy nothing. I liked it because the flavor was very, very subtle; it was like an icy, subtly creamy, subtly banana, subtly bitter smoothie topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. Nothing about it has buffalo in it. I would get this again. To sum it up, theming is nice and drinks are aesthetic, yummy, and effective. I love the wide open windows for the natural light and breeze drifting in, and if you're seated near the front, you can people watch.

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

For being on Catalina Island, the fish is not as fresh as I expected. I ordered the poke nachos,…read morethe spicy poke bowl, & the blackened salmon. It'll surely fill you up, but the protein is scarce & tastes mediocre at best. However, there are not too many great restaurants in this area so it might be worth your time still. The service was excellent & the setting was really cutesy. I wish I ordered the açaí bowl, it looked delicious.

Our first stop upon landing on Catalina! He started off…read morewith the oysters, which were delectable and Monkey Balls-very unusual, but quite tasty! I had to get the lobster roll, which was actually very yummy! The tacos were just OK. Service was really quick and fast and friendly, and it was very busy atmosphere since the weekend was just beginning! Definitely try the lobster roll... Quite yummy!

Arrived during the rush and it was very hectic. The staff seemed super busy and a little…read moreoverwhelmed. The food tasted good, although the French dip was soggy within 5-10 minutes of receiving it. Ended up not getting charged for our sodas, which bumped the rating up to a 4 stars at the last second. Would recommend, especially during quieter hours.

Most Recently: May 31, 2026 | Catalina Island, Avalon | Original Jack's Country Kitchen is…read moredefinitely one of my breakfast favorites on the island! Customer service is top-of-the-line, the place is full of personality, and the dishes are memorable, especially for breakfast! Fresh Fruit Crepes | My absolute favorite item on the menu! The crepes are neatly rolled up, stuffed with Nutella, topped with whipped cream, strawberry, blueberries, bananas & just a delicious bite of goodness! It's a sweet way to start the morning for breakfast and I enjoyed every single day! Swedish Pancakes | One of my favorite items on the menu! The pancakes are thin, sauced up with savory yet sweet Lingonberry sauce! Absolutely delicious! I've had this dish several times! In fact on my most recent visit, upon arrival, I had this very dish while seated on the outside patio! Eggs | Fluffy & delicious! Orange Juice | Refreshing! Customer Service | Excellent! Incredibly friendly, helpful with the menu and it's great to seeing familiar faces with each visit! Busy Bee | This restaurant is super busy, especially for breakfast! Be sure to arrive early if you want to get a seat and/or on the list!! You will easily find a long line of people waiting to get in! Decor | Spacious inside & a bit of seating on the outside patio in the front! Funny sayings throughout the restaurant, as well as photographs and a whole lot of personality all-around! Overall | Yes, please! It was fun introducing my friends to this restaurant on my most recent visit! They enjoyed their dishes as well! I'm looking forward to returning and enjoying my favorites from the menu! Let's go!

Solid greasy spoon breakfast in Avalon, my first time delving into the world of short stacks and…read moresausage links on Catalina. Asked a local about where to find such a place, he immediately mentioned Jack's, which I followed up on. At a place like this, you sit at the counter, no questions asked, and I wonder why they even have another option. For the rookies, I guess. Only drawback was that they don't have water. Bottled water, sure, but no tap water. It's an island, I get it, but everywhere else has water offered. And, for what came to a $30 breakfast (without a drink), yeah, water might be a nice token. Regardless, glad I came, but in a city as unique as Avalon, I'll continue to diversify my breakfast options next time...

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 :)

I've been to the Carlsbad location of Bluewater and decided to eat at their Avalon location during…read morea recent trip to Catalina. It's located right on the water and in the center of all the activity Catalina has to offer. I like Bluewater because it's a safe option for larger groups and has enough variety that everyone can find something to eat. There were a few of us so we ordered beer, virgin coladas, regular coladas, calamari, fish tacos, fish and chips, a Caesar salad, and of course had several servings of their delicious sourdough bread with whipped butter. We were seated right up front on the water and under umbrellas so we didn't burn in the sun. The food came out at a nice pace with our favorite being the calamari. I enjoyed the mix of peppers and calamari. The fish and chips were good, though one of the pieces seemed a little rubbery and I thought it might've been the way it was cut before fried. We hung out for a couple of hours since it wasn't overly busy, were taken well care of by the staff onsite, and enjoyed the views and our meal.

Most Recently: May 30, 2026 | Coyote Joe's is an amazing Mexican restaurant with a variety of…read moreoptions on the menu! It's also a wonderful place to go if you want a late night bite, as it's open late until 2 AM! Fish & Chips | Delicious & flavorful alongside tartar sauce, & filling! Under From the Sea is where you will find this dish! Salmon Plate | Yes, please! Generous portion of salmon! It's a tasty dish, alongside flavorful rice and beans! Chips & Salsa | I really enjoyed the crispy tortillas and flavorful salsa! Chocolate Cake | Decadent! I did share with friends, as to the rest, I enjoyed every chocolatey bite! Haha! Decor | Festive & fun! A coyote sits on top of the frame of the restaurant and a vibrant Marigold entrance welcomes you at the door! Restaurant is very colorful, rich colors all around, as well as photos and artwork! I was also here when it was decorated for the holidays in October of 2025! Seating indoor as well as on the outdoor huge patio! I've enjoyed both! Customer Service | Wildly friendly! Hi, Nancy! I know Nancy from around the island, at another location! As soon as we spotted each other inside of the restaurant, we screamed, but not loud (hahaha!) and hugged each other! I had no idea that she worked here! Always fun to see a friendly face! Late Night Bite | Open late night until 2AM! Many of the restaurants on the island closed before 10 and sometimes before 9 AM! Overall | Yes, Please! An array of flavorful dishes, festive atmosphere, and friendly customer service... Let's go!

Employees were nice , bfood took a long time to come , several things on the menu were not…read moreavailable Rice and beans tasted like they were days old and ready to go bad , same for the guacamole. Coyote burrito 5/10 Taquitos 3/10 Chorizo con papas tacos 4/10 Seafood platter 3/10

Very pretty restaurant and good service. My shrimp linguine…read morewas just OK. Needed more flavor and the Seabass was OK as well. We thought this would be one of the better restaurants on the island, but it was just OK. Ok is not bad. Just ok. :)

May 29, 2026 | Catalina Island, Avalon | What a beautiful & elegant restaurant with memorable…read moredishes! Seabass is top tier, the candlelit moody lighting at dinner & cozy atmosphere, topped off with excellent customer service from the moment we walked in made Avalon Grille a great way to dine with friends! Seabass | Mouthwatering delicious! While at the Taste Around Avalon event, Seabass was on the menu & immediately caught my eye! Seeing the chef cook the dish at a grill on the patio during the event was exciting! Served fresh onto my plate & met with pure pleasure to my tastebuds... I knew I had to have it again! Seasoning, tenderness, & pure delight with every bite! It was one of my favorite dishes at the event! I highly recommend! Lobster Mac & Cheese | Shared | Yum, the combination was amazing, as well as noticeable & flavorful bites of lobster was full-on yum! Beet Salad | Shared | Yummy! I absolutely love beets & this salad was delicious, as well as refreshing! Friends Shared & Enjoyed | Pork Chop, Seabass, Espresso Martini & Dragonberry Mojito! Bottle | Wine was on point! We shared a bottle of delicious Red Wine! Discovered | While at the Taste Around Avalon, it was immediate love at first bite of the Seabass! The flavor, tenderness & seasoning...yes, please! The dish made such an impression that I knew it would be the perfect place to have dinner with friends on their first night on the island! Customer Service | Top tier! Our server Elvis was amazing, helpful with the details of each dish we inquired about & attentive! Thanks again! Overall | Yes, please! Simply writing about the Seabass makes me crave a bite! I highly recommend Avalon Grille, as it's an all-around win!! Let's go!

Kj is always my server and is always amazing, he has the best attitude, extremely sweet and…read moreattentive and made my dinner memorable, the food was amazing as always and the experience was as good as the sushi, love ndmk and will continue coming back as long as im in the island! Definitely worth stopping by and trying out!

We loved this place so much we ate here twice while in Catalina. The fish is fresh and delicious!…read more Had to try the quail egg shooter and it was good! The ceviche is outstanding. A decent portion for the price. The scallops were good too- but I'd choose ceviche if you're waffling. Fish tacos, sushi- just go!

Appreciate that they have a gluten free crust option, although it was kind of burnt, it was still…read morepretty good. I got it without cheese. Would be great if they had a dairy free cheese option! Service was good. Place is small inside and was crowded and very hot.

The worst customer service I've experienced. My wife and I bought a pizza and simply asked to sit…read moreinside for 10 minutes because it was over 85°F outside. The restaurant was empty, but there wasn't a single reason to refuse us. The employee looked at us standing in the heat and still told us we couldn't sit inside, even after we politely explained that we had just bought food from them and would be gone in 10 minutes. There was no flexibility, no empathy, and no common sense. This wasn't about company policy, it was about terrible customer service. If the dining room had been full, I would have understood. But making paying customers eat outside in extreme heat while an empty dining room sits unused is simply unacceptable. Management needs to seriously rethink who they hire because employees like this drive customers away. I will never come back and would strongly recommend others spend their money somewhere that actually appreciates its customers.

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

Had a great time at Buffalo Nickel! My 9 year old son and I rented a golf cart and drove to that…read morequiet part of the island to explore and we randomly came across the restaurant. We sat outside on the patio and I had a prickly pear margarita which I LOVED and a delicious enchilada combo. My son had a burrito. It's a very cool spot off the beaten path if you want to escape the tourist spots. Definitely worth checking out!