Nice, upscale ambiance overlooking the Palos Verdes Peninsula. We had dinner right before sunset. We started with the spinach artichoke dip. The fried pita bread strips were perfect! We highly recommend this as an appetizer! My husband ordered the half rack of barbecue ribs. He said they were good. The portions are really big. I tried his corn which was really good but a little spicy. I had the French Dip sandwich which was juicy and full of flavor. We finished off with the Carmel Cheesecake Creme Brûlée. Not too sweet and delicious! read more

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Terranea has been on my must-visit list for years, so I (finally) made the drive from Weho to Palos Verdes on a TGIF #daycation - and the drive was worth it: The resort & grounds are very nice, with stunning views of the ocean, dramatic cliffs, shoreline, & more. Rather than dine at the pricier Mar'sel restaurant or the casual Nelson's, I opted to dine at the casual Catalina Kitchen patio overlooking the main pool. Food was delicious at generous portions & reasonable prices - I had the Superfood Salad with mixed endive, greens, beets, cashews, Goji berries in a zesty vinaigrette, plus French dip sandwich - delicious with shaved rib eye steak w/ au jus and fries - I could barely finish it. + i had a non-alky beer to wash it all down. Service was friendly & attentive. Afterwards, I took time to stroll around the property/grounds, taking in the breakingtaking views. Valet parking available for $15 with valididation - not bad for resort parking price point. If you don't want to plan/pay for a whole vacation, Terranea is perfect for a nice #daycation - what a lovely day. read more

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So, if I could give it a 3.5, I would. This restaurant is surprisingly hard to find....at least the first time (I didn't realize how MASSIVE this resort is). Once located though, I was disappointed on several fronts. First, there is no view of the ocean cause this restaurant's outdoor area is next the pool area so not only do you not get a view but you have to listen to kids at the pool. Next is the service. There seems to be plenty of waiters around yet for some reason the service is slow. Lastly, when we showed up on a Sunday for brunch, they told me that only the buffet was available, no ala carte. Interesting. Ok so I went to the omelet station and the cook behind the counter was friendly enough but was working 2-3 skillets/customers at once. As you can imagine, my omelet tasted overcooked. On a positive note, it's a very beautiful restaurant and is very clean. I dunno, overall I'd say this place is fine if you're staying at the resort but if you travel here, like I did, it may not be worth the time traveled plus the expensive price (approximately $100 per person) read more

Ok, so I'm going to be brutally honest here, their breakfast brunch buffet isn't too impressive; however! Their À la Carte menu's pretty amazing! I loved the chocolate vegan parfait with the chia seed puddings, their potatoes are sooooo goood, my son was going at it with their breakfast burritos, pancakes, etc. My husband loved their smoothies, he would be getting a smoothie from here with every meal! Service was wonderful, our waitress was super nice. The ambiance is nice, I would recommend sitting outside~ their outdoor sitting area made me feel like I was back in Hawaii :) it's a lovely place, just don't expect the breakfast buffet to be like Ritz Carlton. read more

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First time customers at the wonderful Catalina kitchen at the beautiful Terranea resort! Upscale options and portions, enjoying the outstanding striped bass, delicate French dip au jus sandwich with superb brussels sprouts, and perfectly seared salmon with tasty fries. Excellent Customer Service, gorgeous ocean views... Can't ask for too much more. read more

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Nice atmosphere outside with heated lamps in the Terranea resort. . Food was pretty good - highly recommend the spinach dip with pita bread . . I had the mushroom sandwich and my husband had the salmon . . Food was really good . . Service was meh . . Efficient but not very friendly . . read more

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Decided to have lunch here on a lovely Saturday afternoon! We had to wait about 5-10 minutes to get seated. Our server was Alyssa and she was very nice. I had the mushroom sandwich(vegan) with a side of macaroni and cheese. And husband had the crispy chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw. For dessert we had the caramel cheesecake creme brulee. Everything was delicious and even though it looked like it wouldn't fill you up, it definitely did. We were welcome to the outdoor seating and it was very lovely! Definitely a great spot to come to for lunch! I would definitely come back! read more

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You pay for the view not the food! I wish I could say we loved the food, but everything was mid besides the fig pizza. ‍ much rather have left the resort & picked up food elsewhere. read more

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Catalina Kitchen in Rancho Palos Verdes, within the Terranea Resort is such a great spot for a family meal or special occasion. You can either self-park or have your car valeted ($10 with restaurant validation). The outdoor seating is perfect for kids - plenty of space and a relaxed vibe - plus you get a gorgeous view of the ocean while you dine. I ordered the Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass, which was perfectly cooked and did not smell fishy at all (like a previous Yelper had mentioned.) The fish was fresh, and a nice portion for the price ($38). I also had a cocktail, the Caliente Kiss, which was good for a nice summer night. My daughter had the Kid's Mozzarella Cheese Flatbread, which she liked. I just wish the kid's plates would offer a veggie or fruit on the side. I appreciate it when restaurants actually have a kid's meal that offer healthier options. They also do an amazing job celebrating birthdays. We were surprised with a beautiful complimentary birthday dessert board that really made the experience extra special. It was large enough for our table of 8. The board consisted of small pieces of the Caramel Cheesecake Crème Brûlée and a full-size Chocolate Lava Cake with icecream on top. There were also fruits and flowers decorating the board. Probably the best complimentary birthday board I've ever seen/had. Between the thoughtful service, scenic setting, and tasty food, Catalina Kitchen is a wonderful place to enjoy with family and friends. read more

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Came here for breakfast 2 times during our stay and dinner 1 night. The crab eggs Benedict were delicious! As were the normal Bennie's. The side of potatoes really didn't need to be included. Staff was attentive during breakfast. read more

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The staff were very friendly. We went for dinner since it was the only option when we got in late. The mac and cheese was good, very creamy. The burger wasnt anything special. The floral (old) fashioned was made great. We went for a couple breakfasts and everything was fine. No complaints, but nothing stood out. They have a huge seating area, but sit everyone right on top of each other for some reason. read more

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Gorgeous ocean views from the patio. Service by Chanel and Mario was perfection. We enjoyed the ham, cheddar and spinach omelet with crispy red bliss potatoes. The bagel with lox was beautifully presented alongside sliced tomato, red onion and capers. The bagel was toasted perfectly. My experience has been often under-toasted bagels. Our servers kept the coffee coming and were attentive and cheerful. Outstanding breakfast experience. read more

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One of the worst restaurant experiences we've had in a while, especially with what would be expected at a "luxury resort." We had a reservation, and also a dining credit for "dinner for two" though couldn't get a clear answer from anyone working there what that covered, or even from the front desk. When we called, they said it supposedly covered 1 appetizer, 1 dessert, 2 entrees -- but we ended up being charged for at least one of those things (which we wouldn't have ordered if we knew it was not covered.) The Service when we were greeted and brought to our table was great, but our waiter was not. He was very frantic, running around (despite there not being that many tables full), and mumbling, barely staying at our table long enough to get our orders or anything. It also took forever-- our reservation was for 7:30 and we didn't get back to the room until 9:30 or 10, and all we did was wait for food and eat, we didn't linger. To start, got the Garden Party Mocktail, which was just a thyme-berry-soda, not worth the price, and not very sweet, had to add splenda to it. Fried Devilled Eggs - Didn't taste like an Egg, the frying of the white made it kind of like tofu or a not-cheesey mozzarella stick, the yolk on top lacked flavor -- overall was very bland and not a great combo. Also $13 for 2 eggs is steep. The Entrees. The Chicken was incredibly bland. Like, no seasoning at all. I never salt/pepper my food but had to here because it seemed like they just threw chicken into an oven and called it a day. The texture was also rubbery/a bit overdone. Horrible tasting and there was no flavor or elevation to it, just a hunk of meat. The fries were also soggy and bland since they were dumped on the plate with the meat juices. The Filet was cooked well, very tender BUT also lacked any flavor. Just meat. The mac and cheese... was just mac. Actually, it was just pasta. It barely had butter (unsalted) and a little powdered parmesan on top. Crazy for the prices, even with it being partially covered, the bill still ended up being $55 (from ~$140) for horrible food and service, and being told that it was a complimentary dinner. The one star is for the Creme Brulee Caramel Cheesecake, which was very tasty. read more

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Buffet is good on most items, but very expensive, so it should have been great. Missing some items shown on the menu and not refilling empty trays. The lobster tails were so overcooked, they could have passed for turkey jerkey. For $150+ per person, you expect better. Drinks were more than what showed on the menu (+$3 for Bloody Mary, +$2 for wine) for "holiday pricing" on Mother's Day. Had to ask bus boys twice to find a server before one came. They take away your silverware if you leave them on the plates, but don't bring new ones, so we had to keep taking them from other tables. Valet clearly says $10 and they validated my ticket at the restaurant, but the valet pickup charged $30 and didn't accept the validation, because it was a "holiday". I had to stand in line to pay the valet for 10 minutes and then wait 15 after that for them to get my car. What did I pay $30 for? 5 star service my ass! read more

Food: The breakfast burrito was extremely uneventful. The salsa was tasty and had a good kick too it though. The croissant sandwich was actually well done aside that it was too heavy on the guac (more doesn't always mean better) Service: Very slow. It was difficult to find our waiter. Water/coffee was not refilled and empty plates sat on the table. Very underwhelming for an upscale resort. Ambience: Nice view and place was clean. Tables were bussed in a timely manner. Price: Standard LA/resort prices. What you would expect. read more

Spent the morning of my birthday at the beautiful Catalina Kitchen! Had the most amazing waitress Chloe who helped with the menu and remained very attentive to us the entire time. We ordered: Pancakes 1000/10 Crab Cake Benedict 9.5/10 Eggs Benedict w/ Chicken sausage 8/10 Herbal Tea excellent presentation 10/10 Steak & Eggs 3/10 Loved every moment of this experience. The ambiance, the food, the servers, the beautiful cozy blankets they give and the patio heaters were ALL AMAZING!! 10/10 Recommend read more

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Very disappointed. I really wanted to like this place. We are locals and have visited several times for cocktails while my husband plays golf, so we were excited to finally try the Father's Day breakfast buffet. First, I want to say that the view is beautiful, and the golf course itself is well-maintained and enjoyable. Those are definitely the highlights of the property and the reason we kept coming back. My husband and I are foodies and don't mind paying a higher price when the food is fresh, high quality, and worth the experience. Unfortunately, this buffet fell far short of our expectations. For a special occasion like Father's Day, I was surprised there wasn't an omelet station or waffle station. The scrambled eggs that were offered were runny and mushy, and overall the food selection felt limited and underwhelming. The quality simply did not match the price we paid. The service and overall experience left us feeling let down, which is disappointing because we had hoped this would become one of our regular spots. For the amount we spent, we expected much more. Looking back, we would have been better off spending our money at the Royal Sunday Brunch aboard the Queen Mary. Sadly, this experience did not provide the value, quality, or attention to detail we were expecting. While we'll likely continue to enjoy the beautiful views and golf course, we would not return for the buffet. read more

Service here was great. This is the restaurant located inside of the Terranea resort, overlooking their pool area and the ocean. There is a nice variety on the menu and considering the location the prices are fair. The food was made to order quickly and everything was delicious.The tempura asparagus was very good, as was the salmon and my husband enjoyed his steak. They have delicious cocktails as well, ideal, easy lunch or dinner while staying at the resort. read more

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This place could be so much better. Not too many people were there but we didn't have reservations, waited 10 minutes to be seated. Ordered Shrimp Cocktail,which had a little of an odor to them. The braised Short Ribs were ok, Seared Scallops not bad but not the best I've ever had. The view was of the surrounding resort. Overall it was just ok not a big deal. Parking is awful. You have to walk a distance to the restaurant . Bad. read more

Prime Rib dip sandwich and fries- 5 stars Chicken salad- 4 stars (A) Service- 4 stars Could barely see the patio from the dining area. But the menu is much better than Nelson's. read more

Went there last sunday to hike and hang out by the cove. A stay-cation without staying the night. Went and walked the gorgeous grounds of hotel. It is similar to an older Spanish hotel and you feel like you are truly outside of LA. Similar to a 4 seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara vibe. Sushi place was packed; it was almost 5 so we got in here quickly and sat outside. Had a newer server named Chloe- service and food were on point. Very happy with my swordfish sandwich; my guy had the burger with Mac and Cheese. Very reasonable. Also had a nice Grey goose and tonic. Total bill was about $80. Cannot beat the view and service. Would recommend. Lobby bar upstairs is our next venture. read more

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Waited for 45 minutes to have our entrees. Every table had a heater lamp except us. They finally turned it on after we complained. But food was healthy and good. read more

The food was amazing! But they didn't validate valet parking on Mother's Day (parking was $30). And the buffet price was already very expensive! So for 2 people we spent about $380 (meal, tip, valet). That's a lot imo. read more

We have eaten here many times for breakfast. The servers are phenomenal. This time we had Ayerton, he had such a nice and kind demeanor. He went out of his way to get me a tea setup they don't have anymore, and made sure that our breakfast order was perfect. Thanks! read more

What a strange dining experience. They had just a handful of breakfast items available to order at 11:30am on a Saturday, and we could not place brunch/lunch orders until noon. There was no view and no decor outside. There was no parking available and valet took a significant long time to retrieve our vehicle. I suppose it only makes sense to dine here if you're a hotel guest. read more

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Really surprised that such a charred patty (ordered medium) was sent out of their kitchen. The service was mediocre (water never refilled, cocktail glasses sat empty without being asked if we wanted another), and it was not busy at all during our Friday lunch. read more

catalina kitchen - Charred AF Catalina Burger - New American Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

I've gotten better service at a Holiday Inn. Especially for a nearly $1000 bill. Came here for Mother's Day. Food quality was ok, but buffet was picked over the whole time, meats were charbroiled, offerings missing 4-5 items the whole time, and gnats all over one section. Our waiter was missing most of the time, he forgot to get my mom a water, and when we finally got it, we were halfway done eating and it was warm, no ice. To add insult to 18%-gratuity-injury, they refused to validate, claiming they hadn't been validating the whole day, despite admitting to me they had just taken away the stickers that they had to that point been validating with, a placard at valet advertising said validation, and my MIA waiter telling me I could validate at the front desk. The ambiance was lovely. But I credit that to the Pacific ocean--not catalina* kitchen. read more

We really enjoyed our meals here! We ate dinner and breakfast at this spot. Our waiter, Donald, was amazing! He remembered us and our name the next morning! The breakfast food was better than dinner food for me, but both super yummy! read more

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People are nice, food is not good. My bacon this morning was ash. Not well done or crispy, it was burnt. Everything else was meh at best. We've eaten here 4 times because there's nothing else close and it always barely passes for edible. read more

The food was pretty good but the atmosphere was what really stole the show. We came here for a friend's birthday and did the seafood buffet. I appreciated both the variety and quality of this place, the only thing keeping me from leaning 5 stars was that our waiter was oddly passive aggressive. Other than that I'd come back! read more

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Had a family gathering dinner. At first, we ordered spaghetti and flat pizza for kids. Both came warm but tasted average and not specifically good. Then our burgers, fish and salads came. Well, the ingredients in the salad were fresh and good. Sweet potato fries were good too. Fish came in a pretty small portion. Our food came very slow but not that many customers there I was wondering why. You can see ocean in the front, it is a very romantic place. Good for family and friends gathering. read more

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What an absolute lovely morning breakfast experience! The view was beautiful and the service and food excellent. Our server Allie was wonderful and always got us everything we needed and answered all my questions about gluten-free, and our other server Mona Liza was amazing! Constantly made sure we were taken care of and came around to check on us! She even gave us some of her best recommendations on the menu and she was right! Will definitely be back! read more

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A big thank you to Mona Lisa for her excellent service! She's always attentive, kind, and ensures our dining experience is smooth every time we visit. Her warm, friendly presence truly adds to the welcoming atmosphere we love about this restaurant--it never goes unnoticed. We also had the chance to try some items from the new menu, and they were quite good! Shoutout to Lina as well--she was just as friendly, kind, and approachable. She even surprised us with a complimentary dessert, which was a lovely touch. Thank you both for making our visit so pleasant! We miss the sweet potato dish--it was one of our favorites. read more

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4/9/2026 Food: Okay Service: I made reservation for their Friday seafood dinner for 4/10/2026 a few weeks back. Cassidy, manager? Called and said they no longer offer that and if we like we can do the brunch on Sunday 4/12/2026 and we agreed. She said she'll call us back which she never did. 4/9/2026 I called 7 times, front office picked up the phone and transferred to the kitchen and no one pick up the phone. It will take me one and a half hour to drive there. I want to make sure we have the reservation and nope, no answer. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and all waitstaff were very pleasant. Food was delicious and well prepared! Been to Terranea several times and have always found the experience wonderful. ALL employees are so friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed each visit and looking forward to coming back read more

Why on earth would you DISCONTINUE the Friday night seafood buffet? It's always crowded during prime time hours showing how popular it is. Just because it doesn't make enough profit? So raise it by $5 or something. It's been an institution for Catalina Kitchen and Terranea. If there are dishes that aren't being eaten, remove them. But the seafood, sushi, and steaks (including the ribeye and skirt steaks) were a highlight of many people's weeks in addition to the weekend guests. Even last night, many of the staff I spoke to thought it was a loss because the guests and staff all loved the weekly experience. It's easier for the waitstaff because they don't need to constantly take orders and bring them from the kitchen. They just need to get drinks and take dishes. They should be used to help bring food to the buffet lines and keep plates and sauces stocked. Makes things much easier. The quality of the food was always 5 star as long as the chef cooked the meats correctly and kept the sushi and cold bar stocked. I know very few people can eat $85 of food so I'm not sure why you aren't making the profit you expect. I know there are always complaints of chef staff not keeping up but that just means change the process, not discontinue the event! I know hundreds of people of not thousands hope you change your mind and keep this institution continuing. It is such a loss and coming to get just an a la carte steak at the Kitchen is such a boring affair compared to the lavish affair you present every week. Maybe if you really need to save on costs, do it every other week instead of every week? read more

For seafood lovers, the Friday Seafood Extravaganza at catalina kitchen at Terrenea may be a good way to spend an evening eating all the sushi, crab legs, scallops, and poke you'd like. Came here with my family during a staycation and made a reservation in advance. It's $85 per person and you can charge it to the room if you're staying at the property or with credit card. Indoor and outdoor dining available. There is a kid's buffet area with wings, pizza, mac & cheese, etc. as well as meat options (ie prime rib, tomahawk, Mary's chicken). The dessert bar was well stocked and they have ice creams as well. The mango sorbet was the surprise hit of the night and my family went back for seconds (and thirds). It is good for large parties as well as for special occasions, though many people were dressed casually. Overall, this was a spot to go to if you're hungry and looking to eat at a fancier buffet. For more content, follow my IG @dinewithshanelle! read more

catalina kitchen - Menu for Friday night - New American Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Catalina Kitchen is located inside Terranea resort and serves new American cuisine. They have TONS of tables, both indoor & outdoor. They have some bar area seating as well. There's a kids menu like Mac & cheese, chicken tenders etc and they were also nice enough to accommodate and make spaghetti for my toddler. The baked Brie with garlic is delicious and everything else is nothing spectacular but good, solid food. read more

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This is such a delightful restaurant-- with well positioned umbrellas - it's lovely to sit outside on the patio watching the people at the pool, with the ocean in the distance. Exceptional service; our server (Angelique-- I think was her name), the dynamic young man who refilled our water (Paris), and even the bus staff. The mezcal moment was gorgeous to look at and equally delicious to drink! Loved the flower embed in the beautiful big ice cube. The fig/prosciutto flatbread with goat cheese was absolutely divine. Just the right amount of sweet to counterbalance the salt forward prosciutto and then the goat cheese and arugula added a really well harmonized textural element. The fries - oh the fries. We all know that there's an art to making good sweet potato fries- but when you perfect it in waffle fries that is just a whole other level of respect from me! These were just perfect. Crisp, hot, with flaky salt which was obviously added immediately as they came out of the oil added a nice counterpoint to the sweetness of the sweet potato. Yum!!!! Bruschetta-- decent-- i'm not a fan of tomato jam but my friend wanted to order these - I could have done without. I did appreciate the well toasted, not-soggy, not-tooth crackingly crisp bread. Finally the Brussels. If there are brussels sprouts on the menu, I can't NOT order them. Sadly, these fell short of my expectations. They were overcooked, did not have any crisp (not even the bacon). read more

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Fair food. Sunday brunch is expensive but good. No dogs, including on the outdoor patio.