Flx Biergarten

4.6 (154 reviews)

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Ryan C.

It's a beer garden! Come for the beer. It probably has the most beer options in one place on the entire island. A variety of may types. Very chill atmosphere, came with a baby and had no issues.

Peter P.

This is a cool outdoor plaza with a beer bar (in a converted trailer). They have a large selection of draft beers. There's also a beer pong table and cornhole. The restrooms are in a trailer in back.

Sam P.

Perfect outdoor environment. Great variety on the beer menu, just a bit pricey. Classic bar snacks and nonalcoholic options too. Good music, plenty of seating, multiple fire pits, beer pong, and corn hole. While it's all outdoor, they do have bathrooms located around the back- well maintained Star-wagon style.

Mari B.

FLX Biergarden in Avalon is such a gem! The service was great from the moment we arrived, friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We came during the winter, but it turned out to be one of those perfect warm island days, which made it even better to enjoy a nice cold drink outside. The decor is beautiful and super unique. There's an old-school looking bus that really stands out (you can spot it in my pics) and adds so much character to the place. The ambiance is relaxed and fun, with music playing, ping pong tables to hang out at, and plenty of space to enjoy the vibe. There's also a restroom conveniently located in the back, which is always appreciated. I got the belching beaver hard seltzer with a 5.5 percent alcohol and it was good and refreshing. He got the rincon indicator with a 7.1 percent alcohol. Overall, it's the perfect spot to kick back, enjoy the weather, and have a great time in Avalon. Highly recommend stopping by!

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Isabelle P.

The day before we went, they were handing out samples of their brisket, which got us hooked and we went for lunch the next day! I had the Beef Brisket Sandwich and it was amazing, it wasn't dry and plenty of meat. My boyfriend had the nachos and he was very happy with it. Drinks are ordered at a different tent/van. There are tables available to play beer pong but I believe you have to order a pitcher to be able to play. Plenty of tables to eat at and enjoy the beach at Catalina Island

Thomas E.

This is an awesome spot to hang out on the main stretch in Avalon. We were a big group with a lot of bags looking for a place to chill until we could check in to our accommodations and this place delivered! Michael was an awesome host! Super friendly and welcoming he helped us store all our bags out of the way and even hooked us up with some discounts to the other establishments owned by their group. There's a lot of space with tons of seating. Perfect place to hang out on a beautiful day. Two beer pong tables were setup and ready to go when we got there, you do have to buy a pitcher of beer to play. There's also food here to, brisket and some other BBQ being offered. They had lots of different local and exotic craft brews to choose from. Loved the German wheat beer I had. Bathrooms are also clean, spacious, and fully functional with running water despite being in a trailer. If you're looking for a place to stop in and park your bags, or just looking for a fun outdoor grab a beer vibe, check it out!

Mimi L.

We haven't been back in Avalon for a while, it's awesome that they have a cute little beer garden now! They serve good selections of beer, also limited cider, seltzer, kombucha and wines. I have tried an IPA flight which was so good, I usually choose hoppy pale ale and hazy. The service was friendly and atmosphere was relaxing but still fun!

Ci J.

Awesome place to grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy the Catalina vibes. We came here for a bachelor party and Michael took great care of us, ensuring we had an amazing time. Great music, unmatched vibes, and top tier beer selection. Definitely recommend if you're on the island.

Sunnie M.

Cute area to play games, open late, and great location! They had a nice selection of biers and ciders. We also enjoyed the fire pits in the evening. Service was friendly!

Angela E.

Amazing service! Come celebrate your friend's birthday or just celebrate life :) highly recommend the Kyla hard kombucha!

Amy M.

Stopped in for a drink. Website shows that they serve wine but they don't anymore. Hubs had a beer and we all shared a really large pretzel. It was pretty good. Service was friendly, and it had several adult sized games and a few tv's with the football game on. Would love to come back for adult time in the evening for people watching and to sure hear the fire pit. It has a really chill vibe.

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Kelly Y.

Such a fun ambiance! Enjoyed a Firestone Cali Blood Orange wheat beer that was great, while relaxing in the downtown area. Great vibe we great service!

Brian W.

Don't let the picture fool you, it's like 11am in late November. This place is awesome if you're ananything like me. I'm still an old school, beer pong, pitcher, beer flight, watching football guy. This spot does a great job of mixing the party with the laid back which is also the reason I love Catalina island. Most places are either desolate, or 100% full party. Look, you can obviously party hard here too...but my favorite part of the island is the laid back mix. This spot has more fire pits per capita than anywhere in the continental united states. Which, is an amazing thing, because ffire pits are natural dopamine enhancers, that just science. Also, they have a great beer selection, with a lot of local cali brews (shout out to pizza port) and they sell flights!! My favorite way to get buzzed and still let people know I'm classy. Bottom line, this place is right on the main strip, set up perfectly for chill partying, great appetizers (Louisiana hot links are my favorites) and just a great place on one of my favorite islands to relax. B-Walk

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I'm not a beer drinker but the Firestone Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen was so good. I'll be craving it later! Great pretzel, too. The perfect spot to relax. There was plenty of seating in the back on a Friday afternoon with a shady spot for the pup. Service was fantastic! read more

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My buddy and I love us a good brewskis so we decided to check out what Avalon has to offer. I got there as soon as they opened so, we were greeted as soon as we walked up to the gate and were allowed time to skim the menus to see what's offered. It's some solid options for a small town brewery that's on a small island. The Beer was solid and the people were chill when I walked up and ordered. The woman who topped off my drink was cool to me. I have no complaints with this place. I would return. They definitely aimed for a young and hip aesthetic and I feel like they nail it. read more

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Sarah S.

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Amazing atmosphere at Flx Biergarten. The pretzel was delicious and warm. The beer (belching beaver was our fav) was refreshing on this hot day. Definitely make time for Flx Biergarten if you're on the island! read more

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Fix is located on the northern end of the boardwalk, so it's super easy to find. As its name implies it's a beer garden: beer and simple bar food. When I walked in, I instantly started smiling: there's an old retro bus, 2 fire pits, Adirondack chairs, corn hole and open space - big kid's play ground. Check out my pics for this outdoor venue. I was so tempted to try the Beer Pong Set, see my pic of what you get, I stayed with corn hole and had a great time. read more

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This place is a gem. Such a fun spot. We watched the Dodger game in the beautiful sunshine. We played cornhole and connect four, while enjoying our drinks and food. Service was A+++++. read more

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Kim S.

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A cute outdoor spot with games and plenty of seating. There's a QR code for the menu and you order at this nice trailer covered in art. The service is quick, and the servers are friendly. I didn't try tho food. read more

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Lauren B.

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Beer Pong is here! We didn't have anything planned for the remainder of our day in Catalina so when we walked by here, stopped cause there are two beer pong tables! We ordered a pitcher and got to play some beer pong which was fun. The rice lager is really refreshing and easy to drink. So easy that we got another pitcher of it to split between three people. The environment is super cute. Lots of umbrellas and spaces to sit. If you sit behind the beer pong table, just be aware that ping pong balls may be in your area. (So sorry, kind of, to the couple that was making out behind us. But also, take that elsewhere. Lots of "excuse me, ball is under your table, let me just grab that ) Bartenders were friendly and service was quick. They have two "fancier" portable toilets in the back. Would come back here for the vibes and beer! read more

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Janet N.

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Great place! We went to Catalina with no plans and were VERY pleasantly surprised by Flx Biergaraten - great dogs, pretzels and beer. And such a pretty patio ~ we loved it! read more

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Matt M.

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Great location and beer selection! Right next to the water and have beer pong. Friendly service. read more

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Kristy F.

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Sunday night Bingo at Flx with Jeff & Michael was so much fun! Awesome spot to hang out for a beer (or more) and fun! Beer Pong, Corn Hole &Fire Pits too! read more

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Ronnie H.

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Place is amazing....clean, fun, great beers. Micheal makes the whole place awesome, very personable and attentive. Super fun place that makes you feel comfortable. Definitely be back. Thanks Micheal for making our time here awesome! read more

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Brittnee A.

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Terrible attitude and ownership. Served 1 person out of the party and then refused service to rest of the 10 person party Do not recommend, waste of time. read more

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Amanda J.

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A great spot to grab drinks and play outdoor games like corn hole. There is a lot of outdoor seating. You order drinks and food from a cute trailer. Service was friendly and quick. I only had beer but would like to go back to try their food. read more

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Joan D.

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Love the way this place is set up. The beer selection is excellent and their pretzel with cheese is surprisingly delicious, you know, for a pretzel. There is a beer pong table and on weekends they have outside pop up food. We came here every day for the three days we were in Catalina. The guys running it are helpful and delightful. read more

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Abigail U.

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The ambiance was fun! The staff were very friendly and quick to serve. There are a variety options to choose from. read more

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Scott P.

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Service fast and pleasant. Prices surprisingly affordable for a tourist town. That said, brisket moist and flavorful, pulled pork same. Not sure where their bacon jam comes from but was very good with a nice balance of bacon fat richness and sweetness. The homemade potato salad and macaroni and cheese were both amazing. Overall rates favorably to good texas bbq, meat and sides. Fact it's at the beach rocks. They also have a great selection of good beer on tap. Outside only seating that's welcoming and clean. A must try from the abundance of fish and Mexican that seems to prevail in town. Salads also available. Better selection than normally found at eateries. Water feta for example. Prices $ to $ 1/2 depending on your dollar sensibility . read more

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Katryna N.

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DO NOT COME HERE! Guy who appeared at the front after I walked in stopped my group of 15 from coming in. I walked in to find a table. A large group got up and gave me the table. As my other part of the group found chairs by the fire pit at the entrance. A man came and said the area was for PAYING CUSTOMERS. It doesn't say anywhere to wait for seating. Instead of telling the group that we needed to wait for seating. My group even told the guy we got a table. We were told by the guy at the front that our group should leave for no reason. We just left the Discanso Beach Club and spent over $1000 because we were a large group and to turn us away for whatever reasoning was NOT OKAY!! The guy was rude and I hope that this is not the kind of service that is tolerated. read more

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Lesley G.

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Legit chill spot to hangout. Lots shade on a hot day and one of the best micheladas you can get in the area. Bartenders were super cool and friendly. Overall a really great experience. Oh and the bathrooms were super clean. read more

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Chris M.

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Chill atmosphere, awesome beer selection and kid friendly! Michael and everyone at Fix were awesome.

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Ron C.

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Came here on a vacation and had a great time with some great beer and food. And the had bingo the night we came and the kids were able to play to. Good times read more

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mike c.

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Nice decor but it was off-season and the vibe was dead because there were very few people due to the colder weather. They did have various fire pits and heat lamps that were clean and appeared fairly new which was nice. Beer price is a bit more expensive as expected... $8 for Bud and $10-12 for most other options. It would be nice to have Catalina local brewing for the pricing to support local brewers (I don't think there are any on the island). My big disappointment was the beer selection... I tried 4 and they were all big misses... pretty important for a Biergarten. read more

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Jaclyn C.

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Michael was great and so friendly and recommended some amazing beers with nice descriptions for our flight. This place was so much fun with a warm fireplace when it's chilly, the football game on during playoffs, and some tasty beers. 10/10 recommend read more

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Vincent B.

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The bingo on Sunday was a ton of fun! Good laughs awesome people & amazing drinks! The MC kept us entertained the entire time and the vibes were great read more

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Roque M.

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Jack and Michael are always make the best recommendations ever. Lots of quality beers, lots of seating. One of the most chill places in Avalon. Come visit Michael and Jack. read more

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Rachel D.

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Super chill vibes with a fun atmosphere. Feels like you are in somebody's backyard. We came close to closing time but the bartender let us hang out and enjoy our beers for a little while by the fire in Adirondack chairs. read more

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Devin C.

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Our first time to Catalina and it was incredible! I cannot say enough about the friendly service at Flx! This place was absolutely adorable and such a chill spot to hang out for a bit. Thank you so much, Michael, for all the amazing tips on where to go and just being an overall kind human! Don't sleep on this place! Highly recommend the Michelada (house made BM mix is SOO good!). Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Zeus G.

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Stayed in town for a couple of days and spent plenty of time getting to know the place. I can sincerely say that we received the best customer service in town. Great selection of beers and ciders.. clean place and very accessible. Stop by and get some beers you won't regret it.. read more

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Eric A.

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The best pretzel I have ever had. The German style cheese was bomb. Michael and Jack had outstanding service. I will be back! They let us take over the aux! read more

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Ryan K.

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BEST MICHELADA EVER! Michael knows what he's doing! Great outdoor vibes and backyard games in Catalina. read more

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Amazing spot supper relaxing.! Had the Mexican lager it was delicious! Michael was also a great bartender! read more

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Bob W.

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A great place to end the night! We spent the day at Avalon renting golf carts, seeing the deer, and eating food. Of the places we tried, FLX Biergarten was the best. I ordered the pulled pork sandwhich for $16 and it was filling and tasty. After eating, we played Bingo. In our group of 5, 2 of us won! Bingo was a great way to take the experience from a quick dinner to a memorable family evening. Michael was a charismatic host who showed us to our seats, helped us order food, and hosted the Bingo night. He made the night even better! Kai and Jack helped keep the food truck running and the dishes cleared. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. Everyone was welcoming, the atmosphere was fun and light hearted, and the food was great. We will stop by again when we're back in Avalon! read more

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Mike is incredibly kind, offers great beer suggestions, and plays some damn good music. This is definitely a fun spot to be. We posted up right next to the fire and Mike personally walked us over to grab drinks. read more

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Jim E.

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Back at my favorite out door patio in Avalon. Right on the popular bay walk past all the boats on the bay. This is the walk most who visit the island travel. Lots of shops, eateries and bars. Vehs. ( Golf carts ) not allowed so popular . Flx is at the north end of this zone. For those looking for a place with the best selection of craft beers on the island, this is it. Lots of covered tables to relax under the sun of Avalon. ( 21 and up) "No kids running around here". Corn hole, ping pong, beer pong too. Great selection of music from the 80s streaming . Now they have food too. Wish the beers were a little more affordable ( 2 beers on tap from San Diego set me back $24 ) otherwise it's a must visit buisness when in Avalon. read more

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Stephanie G.

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Jacob V.

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What a great experience we had at the FLX Biergarten. Michael, Kai and Jack were so hospitable. Great selection of beers, snacks and overall just an amazing atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Whitney B.

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We were here for the half marathon awards and stayed for the beer and live music. The various taps had something for everyone- seltzers, beer, kombucha. The band was rocking. We were pleasantly surprised with the appetizers as well. Will definitely be back. read more

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Nicole C.

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Excellent selection of craft beers. Service from Michael and his awesome personality and excellent recommendations top off the sweet rocking Adirondack chairs really made the space feel like our back yard! Try the "El Segundo Christmas Break" on draft!! This place has it all. Bitchen beer selections, snacks, food, beer pong, Sports on the TV, plenty of seating and classic rock in the outdoor patio is very inviting and super chill. read more

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Juan M.

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Michael, Jack & Kai were amazing. When I come to Catalina. I stay at Jacob & Rocky's hotel. Catalina Courtyard suites and we always have a blast at Flx! Thank you guys!! read more

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Kathleen S.

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A must stop!!! Great atmosphere, outdoors, games, tvs, and the cleanest bathrooms on the island!!! Beers, seltzers and kombucha. Michael was fantastic!!!! Went above and beyond to make us comfortable. read more

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Great place to hang out and enjoy the Island. Good beer, great music and spectacular service from Jack and Mike!! Definitely return next time I visit. read more

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301 Crescent Ave
Catalina Island
Avalon, CA 90704
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(310) 510-2000
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Hours

What time does Flx Biergarten open?

Flx Biergarten opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Flx Biergarten opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Flx Biergarten close?

Flx Biergarten closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Flx Biergarten closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Flx Biergarten closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 12:00 PM - 7:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Flx Biergarten take credit cards?

Yes, Flx Biergarten takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Flx Biergarten serve alcohol?

Yes, Flx Biergarten serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Flx Biergarten have TVs?

Yes, Flx Biergarten has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Flx Biergarten have bike parking?

Yes, Flx Biergarten has bike parking.

Does Flx Biergarten have outdoor seating?

Yes, Flx Biergarten has outdoor seating options.

Does Flx Biergarten have parking?

Yes, Flx Biergarten has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Flx Biergarten allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Flx Biergarten allows outdoor smoking.

Does Flx Biergarten have free WiFi?

Yes, Flx Biergarten has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Flx Biergarten, the first and only biergarten in Avalon, offers a unique open-air setting with string lights, firepits, beer flights and more in an atmosphere paying homage to the island's history and the vintage Flxible buses that graced Catalina Island.

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Review Highlights - Flx Biergarten

“Michael was a charismatic host who showed us to our seats, helped us order food, and hosted the Bingo night.”

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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.

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

Luau Larry's

Who would have thought this would be the spot for a large take out order of Pizza's? Well it is and…read morethe pizza was delicious. We had a large group on the island and were looking for something to go. We read they had the best pizza on the island so we gave it a try. We were not disappointed. The service was quick and convenient. This will be an annual tradition for our group from now on!

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.

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Bahama Mama and Spicy Mexican Lolli

Catalina Charlie's

3.6

(78 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great customer service ! Great food! Delicious and came out hot! Best place that we have ate on the…read moreisland !

Delicious smash burger and delicious crispy fries!!! Great cocktails and excellent service. So…read moreglad we found this place after going to naughty fox and left because of their terrible service. Good job Charlie's

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The Sand Trap

Quick & Good, no fuss. Conveniently located by the Golf…read morecourse, they have a bar. Good food & drinks, great prices. And they have a HH!!

No frills & not beachside but worth the walk for a great value especially for happy hour after…read more2:00pm daily. $2 street tacos had a lot of meat & decent sized. $22 pitcher of margaritas that actually had alcohol & not just mixer in them. Good size patio & I would go again!

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Outdoor dining and bar #TheSandtrap

Topside by NDMK

had a delicious dinner here! service was so incredibly amazing, they are extremely nice, helpful,…read morefriendly, and kept checking in on us! this is on the second floor located right next to the trailhead conservancy. they had an outside patio but also from the inside you can still overlook the beautiful water. my smashburger was great but the FRIES were great with it omg. its cut like a potato chip style and i really enjoyed it the lobster was amazingggg they also have us the lobster claws but we couldnt even break it apart, we brought it home and hammered it down lol overall amazing dinner, would definitely come back when i visit catalina. i totally recommend this place!

We went when it was the dinner rush, but there were still a few tables left. It took us a while to…read moreget seated given that there was only one group ahead of us and there were empty tables. Once we were seated though, we were happy we go to pick a seat by the window for dinner during sunset, so it was a really nice way to end the night! I liked the dark seas pasta the most since they gave a decent amount of lobster and shrimp and the noodles were nicely al dente. I wish the sauce was creamier and less gritty from the cheese. The lobster roll was good, but honestly there was a bed of spinach on the bottom under the lobster which felt a little cheap given it was a pretty small lobster roll to begin with. I'm not sure if this is a Catalina Island thing since we noticed this across several restaurants there, but give the people more fries! I shouldn't be able to count how many there are. The broccolini was good as well and nice and soft, but again the portion size was tiny--I paid $6 for 5 broccolini...Overall, it's a great option on the island where they probably have to import most ingredients.

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Civil X Food Truck

3.0

(2 reviews)

38.0 mi

They were at the OCSC game in Irvine on Sat 9/27/25. Long line and wait, but can't fault them for…read morethat. You can pay with credit card. Took around 15 mins to prepare my order, but I was warned of that. Friendly service! Chicken burger is seasoned ground chicken, which you don't see everyday. You also don't see "everything" buns everyday. Both were delicious. Made it a combo with fries and a canned soda for just under $20 including tax and small tip. Food trucks are always overpriced, so I can't get mad about that!

The service is good, although no fries were available, because they were not prepared. The burgers…read moretasted and looked incredibly sad; the main taste came from the bun, which was not flavorful. The prices were absolutely atrocious for the food received as well. The smash burger only contained one small patty and (for the lamb burger that I purchased) costed $15. I highly recommend not going to this establishment.

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NDMK Fish House

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!

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Casual island vibes at NDMK on Catalina Island California!

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Seaside Sweets

4.2

(5 reviews)

0.0 mi

Super cute store! Very clean. Friendly people working and they had my chocolate covered gummy…read morebears plus some other great treats. We also got some great macaroon's. Great stop for sweet things. .

This place is gold!!!!…read more Come all sweet tooth's! If you like candy and treats, you will definitely find something you like here. I found some of my favorites at Seaside Sweets. They have red, purple and black licorice. Yum! I got a package of black licorice. But purple was also in my hand. We grabbed a bunch of Zots and ropes. I mean we had to hold back from not buying everything in the store lol The right side had more American candies and the left side had Mexican candies. I can't handle the Mexican candies so I stuck with the non-spicy ones on the American side lol Good and plenty and nerds. Heck yes! Oh and they have some tasty looking lollipops, but we had our hands full already. We left happy though. The candy we bought was fresh and tasted good. We would come back again for sweets.

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Sailor’s Delight Ice Cream Shop

My wife and I were in Avalon on a port day from our cruise ship, and decided to get some ice cream…read morebefore heading back to our tender to take us back. My wife had noticed the Sailor's Delight shop earlier in the morning, so we decided to stop in. It was really, really good. My family lived in Wisconsin for more than 20 years, most of them in the Madison area. During that time we got to really love a local favorite ice cream brand: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. It's definitely a premium brand and thought it was local to the Midwest only. Well...once we entered Sailor's Delight, signs proudly proclaimed that they served Chocolate Shoppe, shipped directly from the plant in Madison. This made my wife immediately look for her favorite flavor: Zanzibar. It's a chocolate ice cream, blending 3 types of cocoa, to produce a very rich but bingeable ice cream. One scoop was priced at $7.50 in a cup, with each additional scoop being $2.25. So I added one of my favorite flavors, mint chocolate chip, to pay for a two scooper. And in Wisconsin tradition, one scoop really means two...our attendant took a regular size ice cream scoop and plunged it in each container to grab two scoops of each. We ate it outside. The ice cream was as good as I remember, and alternating between mint chocolate chip and the Zanzibar was marvelous. We sat down on the edge of the fountain right outside, doing a little people watching while enjoying the weather. It makes me smile thinking about it. I was curious if there were other places around where we live that serves Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, and OMG Burgers and More seems to do so. Guess where I am going, the next chance I get...

This place is actually insane LMAO bc why did we get the ice cream nachos and they were HUGE, def a…read moreband for your buck. The people that were working were nice and let me try all the flavors I wanted to taste. It's a little shop right on pier basically. I liked the pup wall they had!

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Luis R.

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1 year ago

I really wanted to like FLX Biergarten--the vibe is cool, the beer selection is solid, and the outdoor space has potential. Unfortunately, the service just didn't live up to the setting. We waited a while to be greeted, and it felt like we were constantly trying to get the staff's attention throughout the visit. It wasn't overly busy, so the lack of attention was surprising. The beer selection was good, but nothing special--and honestly, the poor service took away from the whole experience. It's frustrating when a place with good atmosphere is dragged down by a lack of hospitality. Might give it another try in the future, but it won't be my first choice anytime soon. read more

Jose A.

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2

2 years ago

Our visit to Catalina Island was absolutely amazing, and a big part of that was our time at the brewery with Michael! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel welcome and added a personal touch to our experience. The beer was fantastic--each brew we tried was crafted to perfection and truly showcased their dedication to quality. Beyond the great beer, the atmosphere was lively and fun, and the island itself offers so many activities to enjoy. We're already looking forward to coming back to explore more and, of course, to relax with another round at the brewery. Thank you, Michael, and the team, for such a memorable experience! Can't wait to return! read more

Jennifer S.

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1 year ago

FLX Biergarten was such a blast! They have a huge selection of beers--we tried two flights and sampled eight different kinds. The outdoor seating by the fire was perfect, and we even ended up playing Uno and chatting with people we had just met. It's got a laid-back, friendly vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely a fun stop for beer lovers and good times! read more

Mike S.

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4

24

2 years ago

Best craft beer on the island. Played beer pong, corn hole and table tennis. Great spot to spend a few hrs. Service was great, the ambiance and vibes were amazing. Definitely spent a few days at the Flx Biergarten. read more

Matt R.

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2

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2 years ago

Guy with long hair needs to get some people skills. Pretty rude for no reason. Maybe a job where he doesn't deal with real people is better suited for him. read more

Flx Biergarten - beergardens - Updated August 2026

The quaint cafe is quite popular on the island and always has a long queue. Thankfully it moves…read morequickly. I ordered their classic ham and cheese croissant and it was delightfully flakey and savory. It made for a wonderful snack before we embarked on our adventures and came out quickly.

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