Service was great and the food was delicious! Jose was our server and he was very kind.read more

We made a 5:45 PM reservation on OpenTable, and the whole experience felt seamless from the start…read more Upon arrival, we had the option of indoor or outdoor seating and chose the courtyard which was such a cute, cozy setting and perfect for an early evening dinner on Catalina. The menu leans toward seafood with Italian influences, which ended up being right up our alley. My husband and I shared the burrata salad to start, and it was fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. For our main, we split the pesto scallop linguini, and it was so good: rich, saucy (in the best way), and packed with flavor. Service was friendly and impressively quick without feeling rushed, which we really appreciated. We also peeked inside, and the interior has a warm, cozy vibe. They were accommodating several large parties as well, but everything still felt well-managed and organized. Overall, a really enjoyable dinner with great food, a charming atmosphere, and solid service. Definitely a spot we'd come back to on our next Catalina trip.

Food: After a long day, having a few pepperoni slices from here, fresh out of the oven, really hit…read morethe spot. It's $5 for a slice, and $2.25 for a side of their homemade pasta salad, which isn't too bad. The size of the pasta salad leaves you wanting more, but I guess it's fair for the price you pay. Service: No complaints! Pretty quick at the to-go window. Ambiance: Ordered to go, but you can see the interior from the outside, which has a classic, cozy feel to it. Seems there's limited seating inside, but there are tables out front as well.

My family and I, a party of five, initially wanted to sit inside, but we were told we could not…read morebecause the indoor tables were only for parties of four. We agreed to sit outside and still ordered food for dine-in service. Shortly afterward, we noticed an indoor table had been cleared, so we sat there. A staff member then approached us and insisted we leave, claiming that we had ordered our food "to go," which was not true. Because of this treatment, we requested a refund. What made the situation more concerning was that we later saw a Caucasian family of six arrive and be seated inside immediately without issue. Based on our experience, the treatment felt unfair and discriminatory. If you are Latino, I would personally not recommend supporting this business. Best regards.

Was super excited to get some seafood while visiting Catalina and we scored at Bluewater! The patio…read morewas absolutely lovely. Great views, and well shaded. I love that they have a very healthy kids menu that comes with crayons and some fun activities. We started with some drinks and oysters. The oysters were delicious and fresh! My drink was OK, it didn't taste that strong but it came with a shrimp in it which is fun! My son's lunch was pretty epic. It came in a bento box with veggies, fruit, a big grilled cheese and choice of juice. My husband and I split the fisherman's basket but I wasn't aware they charge you more to split plates. That's a bummer. Loved all the seafood the dish included and it's definitely enough for two people to split, you're just going to pay more if you do. Service was good, so no complaints there. I would return next time I am visiting! There was a line forming before the place even opened so I imagine it can get pretty busy. A great spot if you are a seafood and outdoor dining lover!

The host was very nice Great service and food…read moreI had the fish tacos My friend ordered the calamari We will be back

The best smash burger I've ever had I love it…read more Tha Cadillac margarita was missing Grand Marnea. Wife loved the fish tacos. Daughter liked the shrimp scampi

Nice restaurant on the main walkway by the beach. We got sat down pretty fast and the servers were…read morevery good. Always came by and asked if we needed anything. The food was just as fast. Got our appetizer, the spinach artichoke dip, then our entrees, ahi tuna Poké bowl and classic smash burger. All the food was delicious! A few things to note. The bathrooms are on the 2nd floor of the restaurant, which we thought was interesting. Their menu doesn't list their non alcoholic beverages, like sodas or teas. Just ask the server and they'll list them. Also doesn't serve tap water, only bottled. I'd recommend everyone go to this place for sure when visiting Catalina Island!

Food is good but drinks are expensive and they put too much ice on the drinks…read more We went and told the waitress she just gave a generic excuse

Local place to get some good local catch lobster. Unfortunately the season for catching fresh…read morelobster was Oct-March. But they still have some frozen catch from the season. Food: * coconut shrimp *lobster-good but was drench in some cream/butter, wish I knew,I like it just steamed. *clam chowder - very good, very filling. *sea bass- fresh and tasty (lemon and garlic) * halibut- fresh and yummy (garlic and caper sauce) The seafood is very fresh, maybe not the healthiest prepared..., but a ll very tasty and casual atmosphere. Service is really good. Seems to be a local spot.

My husband and I went here this past weekend. This place was really wonderful!…read moreWe were sat quickly and right by the window at sunset. We shared a bottle of the Kim Crawford wine, which was delicious. To start we got the Duck Cigars (incredible!), A cup of Tomato soup (SO GOOD!), and a bread basket, which we never received :( . I got a 12oz Prime Ribeye and my husband enjoyed the rack of lamb and lobster tail. They initially came out with my side, potato, on his plate, and his side, rice pilaf, on my plate. We politely asked it to be fixed since that would have become very messy if we did it at the table, which they had no problem taking back to the kitchen to fix. My steak was so good, a little over done in my opinion, but I do prefer more pink/red in a standard medium rare. My husband loved the lamb, but said the lobster was overall lacking flavor. We then had the chocolate cake which was SOOOO fudgey and delicious! Our experience was very nice, except for the missed appetizer, which was removed from the bill, and our sides swapped, but overall very good. The workers are all very friendly and funny. We really enjoyed our dinner. I can't wait to go back for another!

If you're vegan (or not!) and anywhere near the island, Steven's Steakhouse and Seafood is an…read moreabsolute must-visit. The cauliflower steak was outstanding--packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best plant-based dishes I've had in a long time. The service is fast, and the entire staff makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Everyone is friendly, and clearly takes pride in what they do. And if you're lucky enough to snag a table by the windows, you're in for a treat--watching the sunset while enjoying a meal like this just elevates the whole experience. Highly recommended.

We came here for the simple fact that I searched the BEST poke nachos multiples times (because of…read moreinternet issues) and they came up with an insane picture! Turns out the place more than matches the picture of just the nachos. Leah, our waitress, is simply fun. She was so welcoming and fuming to chat with that we should have just bought out her day-time pay rate + tips and had her sit with us! The view...cmon.. Avalon harbor...not too shabby. Checkout the pic! The one questionable...the Famous+Naked drink. The green chartreus threw me. No idea what it was, but Leah came to the rescue...she said...try a little taster of the green chartreus...so I did...and wow, a stronger version of a Jäegermeister with green pine needles thrown in. The drink...'amazing.... The nachos...ok, the nachos are simply the best we have ever had. No poke out matches the wonton chips, no bland poke stack...this was a legit flavor bomb of mangos, spicy mayo, tuna, with nori powder over every chip!!! Don't question it, just come here...

Seeing Poke Nachos on the menu was what led us to The Naughty Fox. It was the right move. Located…read moreright across from the beach and moorings, it was a great spot for people watching on a warm early May day. Small spot, so likely to always be busy. It was just a snack, so that's all we had to eat. The portion size was generous. I've had better Poke (Bear Flag in HB/NB for the win), but it was still very good. The crispy wonton chips were quite nice. Beer menu was slim, but they had one of my favorites... Mango Cart. If you want a refreshing fruited beer. This one is for you. Not quite 5 stars because the service was incredibly sloooooow. We were seated and not even provided a menu.

Amazing restaurant!!!!! Not kidding when I say it's like Michelin star food and I have had some…read moretheir chicken bites on happy hour were amazing so were their empanadas. The sliders weren't the best just because they felt a bit dry but honestly staff was absolutely amazing and food was amazing. Genuinely recommend it and want to know the best part it was cheap!!!!! 100% must go I almost didn't wanna leave a review because I'm scared that next time I go it will be filled to the top. Hahaha

Stood at the front, was ignored for a while by every staff. There was a total of 6ish parties in…read morethe establishment so not that busy at all. We asked someone if we could sit anywhere, he said yes. We grabbed our own menus from the hostess stand and sat outside where MAJORITY of the parties were sitting. a party that came after us, received water/drinks and were able to order. After 20 mins, no one came over and we were able to call over a person who said they would get a server. We waited a little while longer and realized no one was coming. We got up and left. It wasn't just us. Other tables were unable to get their servers as well, just awkwardly sitting around with their finished food and no one to close out tab or take additional orders. Laughable.

We biked here from Avalon to have lunch during our stay in Catalina. If you are arriving by the…read morehelicopter, the restaurant is located right next to the helipad. The portions here were very generous, so our quesadillas and Ceviche were more than enough for two with leftovers to go. The prices were very reasonable too, given it was located outside of Avalon downtown. So why not the 5-stars? Well, the service was extremely slow. And the servers all seemed to be slightly tunnel vision and not able to multitask. It could also be that we were there right after a large group has cleared out, so the server chose to spend time cleaning the table versus giving us the menu. Lastly, the quesadillas were on the greasy side. I would recommend budget extra time when dining here.

LIKE -Ordered delivery to my hotel room…read more -Patty melt and fries were good. -Cocktails were good and enormous. (Not necessarily strong, though.) I ordered two but one was plenty.

The beers are 22oz! The burgers all come with crispy fried onions on top of the meat…read more One of the few authentic tiki bars left- the staff is so nice! Don't miss this!

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.