Food: I ordered the Country Squire Combo, which comes with eggs, sausage/bacon, hash and pancakes…read more The sausage was nicely flavored and cooked. The hash was OK--would have liked more of a crisp to it and seasoning. And the pancakes... the texture threw me off a bit. It was kind of bread-y and not as fluffy as you'd expect. My partner ordered the Chorizo Sizzler, which, as the name suggests, came out of the kitchen smoking on a sizzling plate. As the heart of the dish, the chorizo actually had a nice flavor to it--it was just drowned in a sea of thickly cut potato wedges. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: While there was a sprinkle of decor throughout, I couldn't tell what the vibe was from this place--rustic? However, it felt lively at breakfast--all tables were filled, both inside and out.

Very slow service and barely acknowledged when we got in or took our order…read more Not the cleanest bathroom and food was not worth that wait - almost one hour including 15m to be seated. Despite the name seems more like a place for drinks than for food.

ORIGINAL JACK'S COUNTRY KITCHEN @ CATALINA ISLAND…read more Parking is available right out front, especially if you have a golf cart, so it was super easy to find parking. My family and I came here on a Saturday afternoon after taking the ferry from Dana Point and we were seated pretty quickly. Unfortunately, we were seated right next to the bathroom, so there was constantly a line of people passing by our table the entire time we were eating. We ordered a couple of different items. I ended up getting their turkey bacon club sandwich with french fries, my mom got the tuna club sandwich, and my brother ordered one of their breakfast plates with waffles, eggs, and bacon. They do charge for water, but I think that's pretty common throughout Catalina Island since most places serve bottled water. The food came out within about 15-20 minutes and it was honestly pretty decent for what it was. You really can't mess up a turkey bacon sandwich, but the bread was crispy, buttery, and super good. I also loved the french fries they were super yummy and probably my favorite part of the meal. My mom's tuna sandwich was also really delicious, although both sandwiches leaned a little salty. I kind of wish they included a small side salad or lettuce with the meal, but overall everything was still really good. The service was pretty solid, especially considering how busy the restaurant was with people constantly coming in and out. The whole place has a very diner-style, old-fashioned vibe to it, which honestly fit the island atmosphere really well. Overall, I'd definitely come back here if I were visiting Catalina Island again. Solid food, quick service, convenient parking, and a classic diner feel. Definitely a 5/5 overall experience for me.

Service 5/5 -friendly staff and food arrived quickly…read more Food 4/5 -Sausage and eggs breakfast plate $19, standard breakfast quality, no notes -Portuguese French Toasts $13, comes with 4 pieces, good but not amazing Ambiance 5/5 -Old diner vibes, interior is cozy and a great place to enjoy breakfast, one of my preferred breakfast spots in the island

First visit to Catalina island and Descanso Beach was a busy spot with rocky beach and a club. The…read morecabanas are free but is first come first serve. When it's time for lunch, Chill is the cafe conveniently located on beach for you to grab a drink or bite. We ordered a vegetarian wrap and a fish sandwich, both were ok.

Came out for a weekends day. Had some good drinks with friends and a DJ playing. The staff was very…read morefriendly and made sure we had everything taken care of. Would come back again!

We absolutely loved this little coffee shop! It's located in the back corner of the arcade area in…read moreAvalon, surrounded by beautiful trees and plenty of tables & seating areas! The staff here was so lovely, it was our first time & they offered plenty of suggestions/modifications they can make to your drinks. Not pictured here was the chocolate croissant and the berry danish we had that were absolutely delicious as well! The inside is quite small but so so cute. They have so many little trinkets to look at for purchase as well. Our drinks came out very quick which was awesome! I will say we went quite early in the morning on a Thursday, and again early morning on a Friday and it wasn't busy. However, we stopped by again later in the day on Friday to check out all the cute stores surrounding and it was PACKED! To beat the crowd, go early. We loved it here and will absolutely be back next time we're in Avalon!

This was our go to spot for (my) AM coffee and breakfast bagels! I love how you can customize a…read morevariety of breakfast options. We came here 3 mornings in a row for bodega bagels which is a NY style bagel with arugula, cheese and egg plus your choice of bacon or turkey sausage. I also love how they have a ton of coffee options and house made syrups. Service was quick for how packed this place gets. There are a handful of tables available for outdoor seating but people are in and out fairly fast.

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!!

Oh my gosh, this place was AWESOME! After my husband I hiked…read moreup the Botanical Gardens, on our way back to town, we decided to stop here for lunch. I'm so happy we did! The food is sooo good and the dinning area is so casual and nice. I got 2 chicken tacos and one Asada taco. Personally, the chicken was my favorite, especially with the spicy sauce they bring out with it. The chips were super good too. My husband got a sandwich and the tostada ceviche, which he loved. Said it tasted so fresh. The outside patio is so nice, even on sunny days, there's plenty of shade with the tent and the trees around. We got to watch little birds and squirrels in the area. It really was a great time 10/10

Great coffee spot stop with a nice selection of baked goods…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

After stepping off the boat and checking into our hotel, we wandered down Front Street, stopping in…read moreat Catalina Island Brewhouse for lunch. It wasn't busy as it was during the week, and we found a table on the patio. Mr. B ordered a flight to try and we ordered a pineapple jalapeno pizza. I know many say pineapple doesn't belong on a pizza, but we happen to like it. The crust of the pizza was thin and covered in melted cheese, chunks of pineapple and slices of jalapeno. It was the perfect amount of spice and the pineapple calmed it down by adding a hint of sweetness. The beer was great, the pizza even better and you just can't beat the views of the bay. Service was good, and we were off to a good start of eating on Catalina Island.

Cozy coffee spot with great ambiance. Feels like a warm cabin. The service was efficient and…read morefriendly. They were out of the Mexican Latte unfortunately. Instead I ordered the white mocha + lavender latte which was smooth. White mocha + lavender latte: 4/5

This place has a super cute mountainy look to it and an expansive outdoor patio with nice views of…read morethe surrounding mountains. Location is a 5/5. Pricing is high for what you get here. Service is average. I came in the fall and wish they had a seasonal fall menu of drinks but didn't see anything. Overall an ok place to grab a coffee but not my top choice in town for price and seasonal menu offerings.

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.

We were on our Day 1 hike around Catalina and Airport Restaurant was one of our stops. We got there…read morearound 3:10 PM and they closed at 4 PM. I think if we had missed this experience, I would've cried. This is one of the most fun airports I've ever seen. The café has a very nice menu of unique items. I grabbed the buffalo cheeseburger with bacon and avocado. My friends Wanted the buffalo chile but they were sold out so they tried the BLT sandwich. The Killer cookies looked so tempting! There was a lot of merchandise to look around. There was really nice indoor space and a scenic outdoor seating space. I also got to see some small private planes land and takeoff as i was eating. Very unique experience. The food was delicious. Highly recommended. Above all else the staff were so nice. Please come and create your own adventure.

We took off for the Catalina Airport In The Sky to get out of a very crowded Avalon as a 4000 plus…read morepassenger cruise ship was in for the day. Best decision we made. The drive up to the airport was beautiful. We got to see the nature and back country of Catalina Island. Plus we got to check off the Airport in the Sky restaurant off of our small airport diners list. Once we got to the airport, we took a look around and decided to take off on a hike. The weather was perfect and the hike was beautiful. As we rounded a corner we looked up and off on a nearby hill was a buffalo just grazing. After the hike we went back to the restaurant and ordered our lunch. Mr. B had a nice cold beer and I chose an iced tea. He ordered a burger and I was in the mood for diner food, so a grilled cheese and fries for me. The burger was great. Stuffed with onion, crispy bacon, a juicy burger and topped with avocado. The fries were like steak fries and were hot and yummy. My grilled cheese was delicious. The bread was nicely toasted and the cheese was melted and gooey, just the way a grilled cheese should be. We sat on the patio, and watched pilots come and go, hiker's come and go. Small tour vans bring guests for a short time to grab a cold drink come and go. It was sunny and beautiful on the patio. We chose a Killer Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie to go. We walked over and watched planes take off and land while eating our cookie before our shuttle van was back to take us down to Avalon. We booked the shuttle through Catalina Conservancy which was a better option than a tour van or taxi. Just note, it can be pricey to get up and back and then add a meal on top of it, so be prepared. But it was well worth the trip, and the hike was fabulous.