this place is located right in front of the beach, honestly…read morewas very unassuming and didn't think too much about going in, but glad I did. pretty good crowd in there for Thursday night dinner. tons of fun, decor, and TVs were playing the dodger game so it was set up pretty well. One of my favorite meals on the trip to Catalina was the Caesar salad. I had here with the added shrimp. The shrimp is delicious and pea so well with the salad. I honestly have craved this salad once or twice already since leaving. Also had a great pesto type pasta, and a special shout out to their scallop potato that came with the lamb chop. Overall, food came out quickly, and the staff was very friendly - recommend for a casual dinner when you are on the island. Note that they only do bottled water.

Amazing just delicious food!…read more You will not regret ordering the Prime Rib. I feel like that was the best dish and my fiancé got the steak and lobster. I also got the calamari super super delicious. I feel like this was actually my favorite spot eating in Avalon Catalina. The bartender was very sweet and friendly telling us all about the good places and secrets about Avalon. I had a glass of wine very well priced and very delicious. The bartender let me try it before I ordered so that was very kind of him.

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.

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.

Among all the places that we went to, Steve's Steakhouse was one of the top…read more We ordered the chicken piccata, which was quite delicious and the lamb chops, which were good. Service was on spot and the view was beautiful. Probably one of the higher end restaurants on the island.

As a vegan traveler to the island I always have dinner at Steve's steakhouse. They have even added…read moremore amazing vegan options to the menu. This time I started with the steamed artichoke and vegan mayo then tried the avocado tacos. An order of sourdough bread is always a must as well! Thank you Steve's Steakhouse for having options for vegans. It is greatly appreciated and I always enjoy coming back again and again. The atmosphere and service is always stellar as well! One of the few places left on the island who serve a vegan impossible burger!

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!

Great little place, right on the water with great views. Basically a breakfast and lunch place…read more Good service, large portions, good presentation, tasty food. Top marks!

This was the last restaurant we ate at during our stay in Catalina to celebrate my birthday…read more Beautiful view if you're seated by the window overlooking the Marina. The clam chowder was pretty good as well as the French Onion soup Garlic Cheese Bread was just as expected, as well as the lobster tail. The Penne Primavera was good for a very basic dish. Service was top-notch.

We went to Catalina Island recently for a birthday - stayed the weekend - and spent the good…read moreportion of a Saturday in July at Descanso Beach Club. Overall, we had a good time hanging out with family (all adults and one teenager) for the day. The club itself is like walking into a resort at a destination someplace outside of California. Honestly, there were times I forgot we were actually still in the state! The accommodations there pretty updated and kept clean. It's fully staffed and run pretty efficiently. There were plenty of people and things seemed to be moving quickly and waits didn't seem to be too crazy. The Aperol Spritz pop up was also a nice touch! We grabbed a bit before heading to the beach and the food + drinks were pretty good! I was expecting basic, bland resort food but everyone was pleasantly surprised. I had the poke bowl which was tasty and seemed fresh. My wife and a few others had the shrimp tacos which she enjoyed. Another person in our party had the burger. All-in-all everyone enjoyed. The drinks were also good. Nothing Earth shattering, but again, this isn't a cocktail lounge, they were good and did the job. We also have to give a special shout out to SYDNEY. She was our waiter and was top notch! Down to earth, on point with her service, attentive, authentic, and generally just a great human being. She totally went above and beyond while dealing with the chaos of the day. And did so with grace and a friendly smile. If anyone from Descanso management is reading this, Sydney gets a special commendation from our entire group. She totally deserves it and much more. Now, the areas of opportunity. While we enjoyed ourselves, the place was packed. Like really packed. There didn't really seem to be any controls or management of the crowds, although they definitely knew how to keep people moving. There were certain areas where you could reserve cabanas and other spaces which would have been nice to know in advance could have been reserved online. When we arrived we were told initially we could only reserve online. Then we were told we could talk to someone. Beyond that, beware that the portion of the beach where you don't have to reserve a spot isn't that big if the day is busy and it is rocky in parts so be prepared. Finally, there is no host where you can eat you just have to wait for someone to get up and snag a table. We found a seat fine, but it was a bit of a free for all with people hovering over tables to try and anticipate when people were finishing up. Didn't seem like the best system. All in all, we really enjoyed our day and again, we totally appreciated Sydney's service!

I've visited Catalina Island with my family several times and have rented the beach cabanas at…read moreleast four times. Unfortunately, our experience on July 18, 2026 was very disappointing and unlike our previous visits. We rented two cabanas from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM expecting a relaxing family day at the beach. Guests in a neighboring cabana became heavily intoxicated, and we brought our concerns to the waiter. We also reported another cabana where guests appeared extremely intoxicated and someone was vomiting. What bothered us most was that alcohol service appeared to continue despite how intoxicated some guests seemed. We were there with our family to enjoy a peaceful day, and the situation made us very uncomfortable. We told the staff that if the situation continued, we would have to leave. Unfortunately, nothing improved enough for us to feel comfortable staying, so we left around 1:30 PM -- only a few hours into a cabana rental that was supposed to last until 5:00 PM. Before leaving, I spoke with the lady at reception and was told that we would receive a refund. I relied on that assurance, but as of August 11, I still have not received the promised refund. This is especially disappointing because this was not our first visit. We have rented cabanas here multiple times before and never experienced anything like this. I would have preferred for Catalina Island Company to simply follow through on the refund that was promised to us. I hope management reviews what happened and how alcohol service and guest complaints are handled so other families don't have the same experience

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...

My mom and I recently visited from Europe, and it was our first time in the United States. I was…read morehonestly pretty nervous about ordering because English isn't my first language, and my mom doesn't speak English at all. Justin was the one who helped us, and he made the whole experience so much easier. He introduced himself, was very patient with us, and never made us feel rushed. He gave us time to look through the menu and answered all of our questions with a smile. My mom was worried about not being able to communicate, but Justin made her feel comfortable and welcome from the start. That meant a lot to us. The restaurant itself also had a really warm and cozy atmosphere. We loved the country-style interior. It felt welcoming and relaxed, which made it even easier for us to enjoy our first restaurant experience in America. Justin also took the time to recommend some great places to visit on the island and even gave us some suggestions for Los Angeles. You can tell he genuinely cares about people and wants them to have a good experience. This was honestly one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. Justin played a big part in making our first trip to America such a positive memory. Thank you, Justin!