TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"The food at NDMK fish house is very tasty. I had the ahi tuna poke bowl with half rice half lettuce and felt like I chose wisely! The portions were..."

Billy Nguyen

James Thor

"This place has managed to serve you fish and chips WITHOUT a SINGLE drop of oil on the paper plates it is served on. The BEST fish and chips I've..."

Mariana Boica

"Overall it was decent. We like their halibut sandwich the best, yellow tail fish and chips was okay on the day. The poke was a delight but i wont say..."

Berylene Lynoh

"Wow!! This place is chill and delicious! These local boys clearly know what they are doing!! The owners live and fish the cost to bring fresh food to..."

Deidra Wells

"On a Sunday at noon we were able to walk in and get a table. By 12:30 it got busy. Friendly service. Generously sized "small side salad". Nice..."

Steven Franks

"If you find yourself visiting Catalina Island, do yourself a favor and stop by NDMK Fish House. My family stopped by while on a shore excursion from..."

Blake Egan

"This place is everything I have come to expect for a local, modern seafood restaurant. We shared four things and they were all delicious. The poke..."

Robert Bogolin

Descanso Beach Club Dining

90/100 (2615 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent spot to spend a few hours and enjoy the sun when visiting Catalina Island. We got to the island in the morning and explored via the golf..."

Kevin

"We recently hosted a beach party at Descanso Beach Club for my daughter, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. We didn't have a reservation,..."

regis kwong

"Hard to beat the view! Bartender Ryan was super nice. My wife tried Painkiller drinks at four bars on the island and thought Ryan's was the best...."

Mike Expo

"This place is so much fun!! Great day in the sun. Make sure you reserve lounge chairs ahead of time - it’s worth it. The food and drinks and also..."

Sasha Swerdlow

"If you're new to Catalina or plan to go when it'll be really busy, I highly recommend reserving a chaise pair or cabana (you can easily book online..."

Wren Ewing

"Came in on the 7 am boat. Since most places don't open till 9, we walked from Port to descanso Beach club and set our towels and chairs down. We..."

Brenda Valdovinos

"Love Descanso! My friends and I visit every summer ☀️ The service is incredibly attentive and go above and beyond. The drinks are delicious!..."

Lindsay Stokes

"First time visiting. Absolutely a treat to come here and enjoy the food and the view. The cabanas are $60 each but the outside view is just as good..."

Pelumi Olaleye

"Such a fun experience at descanso Beach. It is somewhat expensive to rent a cabana about 350 . But allows you to have a private experience for 6..."

Daisy Guerrero

"It’s on the beach so of course it’s. Nice. Came for a wedding and it was beautiful except they didn’t pause the zip-line for the 20 mins the..."

Timisha Wilson

"must come when you’re in Avalon. Just a short walk away, the ambience, food and environment are amazing. Surf and Turf nachos are awesome. We..."

Joshua Chavez

"Alright. A couple drinks in this would have been a 3 star review. BUT: Service: Can't be better. Each server is assigned a row and we got Julian. He..."

Maxwell Shenk

"AWESOME! While on a girls trip to LA we decided to do a day trip to Catalina Island. First, the island is breathtaking! The homes, the water, the..."

Arlene

"Amazing resort style beach! The whole family loved our day here! It's very kid friendly! We rented an umbrella and 2 lounge chairs for our family of..."

Fay M

"Had a great stop at Descanso Beach Club bar! The salsa for chips was amazing. Most of the table were occupied even though it was not in the high..."

Same The Guide

"On Descanso Beach we had a cabana to relax on the beach for our experience on Catalina Island. The service was great and very relaxing. The beach..."

Michael Vittorio

"Friendly staff and drinks were amazing. Great chill spot on the..."

Jeff Caplan

"Place was very relaxing, enjoy the view, the food was good, the drinks are good, a little too strong but..."

Cesar Diaz

"Beachy fun. Great location on Catalina Island. Bar and seating is on the beach. So nice. Cabana rentals look beautiful. I’m sure if it’s a..."

Virginia Huffman

Bluewater Avalon

89/100 (3723 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Recently I took a group of 5 people to Catalina Island for the day. There are many places to choose from on the island to eat, but we had a taste..."

Kennedy Cross

"Mostly deducted 1 star due to slower than expected service. The food was pretty good, fish tacos were good (average but not the best I’ve..."

Bashaer Gheyath

"First the service was great. Staff is friendly and very helpful with items on the menu. For starters, I wish they had better mixed drinks options so..."

Deena

"lovely beach front restaurant. A surefire tourist spot with tourist prices. Good service and food. The smell of creosote is a bit much. But..."

Ron Clark

"Visited with my wife, beautiful view with great food and great service. The waiter was very nice & kind. The paella was awesome. Such a great..."

Sonny

"Had a wonderful anniversary dinner right by the water. Not only were the views beautiful but the food and service were also amazing. We had the crab..."

Ren A D

"Really recommend! Service was so good. Everyone take care about you. Food is delicious. The bread super soft and delicious like in Italy . The view..."

Kateryna Denysenko

"The food here was really good also the service was really good also. You have a great view of the water when you sit in this restaurant. They have a..."

Joseph Downing

"The waiter suggested the clam chowder and....she was right - it was really good! A top ten chowder from all our travels. We agreed it was the best..."

andrew long

"I’m only giving it 4 stars because they didn’t have lobster rolls even though it was mentioned on their online menu, which is why I came..."

Cindy

"We had our 6-month anniversary dinner here and it was delicious! My husband loved the swordfish, and my filet was excellent. The highlight for me was..."

Meg Smitherman

"Lots of water side seating! Open air, large bar area and outside dining. We only stopped in for drinks, but the crew was friendly and..."

Cyndie Roche

"Spend the day at Catalina Island and ate here. Food and drinks were great along with the service! Beautiful views! We dined..."

Eva Britton

"We randomly came into Bluewater grill because it's centrally located and right on the water!! They had plenty of indoor, outdoor, patio, and bar..."

Beauty Ignites

"The full rack rib is good, the halibut is tasty. The paella, the fried calamari and the cioppino is ok. Btw, the water cost 1.25 dollars..."

chloe chi

"Ambiance! Great staff! From the hostesses to the bartender to our waiter, we were charmed and delighted. And while the brick chicken was..."

Cammie Middleton

"Party of 4 - not too long to wait for a table. 15 minutes est, we walked around the plaza with nearby shops, eateries, and arcade. Plenty of things..."

Christian Da Costa

"Love the ambiance, food was amazing and service was great. I had pacific trouts with mashed potatoes ( was in special). Really loved..."

priyanka de

Luau Larry's

88/100 (1613 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perhaps you could call it poor man’s surf & turf, but I ordered ahi poke plus a burger, and I chose well. The food was excellent! Great..."

Mark Absher

"Go get your wiki whacked at luau Larry’s!! We did and it was such a pleasant surprise for both of us! Ha Our drinks were reasonably priced and the..."

Beauty Ignites

"The restaurant is conveniently located off the main street on Catalina. The seared ahi tuna salad was decent. I expected a wider variety of options..."

Bill Wang

"Good food and a fun vibe. Located right on the main waterfront in Avalon. The club sandwich is great. Have a drink and people watch from a table..."

Angela Ring

"It wasn’t busy when we went, but Jose made an effort to make it as fun as possible for us. He definitely made our time memorable there! He was very..."

Taylor T

"Ready in 20min. Food was okay, not great. I ordered sidewinder fries but got curly fries. Bread bowl was good. Got a mountain of ketchup packets..."

Wren Ewing

"My review is based on my experience of ordering drinks at Luau Larry's. We did not order any food while we were here. Stopped by on Sunday night and..."

Jane Mathias

"Loved this place! This was my first time in Avalon and loved the atmosphere in this place as I was looking around to decide which place to go into I..."

Luis

"Best place to eat on this island! Loved the vibe and the drinks. Gave us a table right when we walk through the..."

Lorrin Sevilla

"The drinks are amazing. I wish I could have order more but I had to drive. My calamari was cooked perfectly. My friend said the burger tasted good. I..."

naylea hernandez

"Double Ls as my family calls it Never disappoints. It can be a party atmosphere but the food is Super Tasty...when I go over for the day, my wife..."

Richard Gentile

"Great view from the bar. Lots of great choices for drinks. Make sure to get the Wiki Wacker and talk to Jonny (Larry Jr.) the..."

Steve Capuano

"Luau Larrys is what every island "joint" should be. The prices are very reasonable, especially when compared to the other establishments on the..."

Scot

"This place has a great deal on their swordfish tacos. Great flavors and a wonderful, chicken-like texture. Other things are more expensive, but I..."

Ryan Johnson

"Very good food and service.. A must..."

Jeff Caplan

Avalon Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

"Standard raw seafood sales during the day and cooked for takeout during the evening. Got an Atlantic Salmon cut (2.2 Lb) and planked it. Excellent...."

Tom Peiffer

"we had a group of 8 people and went twice on this fishing trip. it was very enjoyable and the staff are very friendly, professional and friendly. ..."

chuck dragoo

"I stopped in recently and let me tell you Chase is such a good worker! So polite and hardworking on the job! You also must be glad to have him as an..."

Joseph M

"Had a small complaint and the staff was extremely accommodating. Great food too, seafood tasted..."

Amanda K

"This place is amazing. The staff was super friendly and courteous. It was busy, but seemed orderly and under control. I had a tuna steak that was..."

Clifford Ehrlich

"Kyle helped create a terrific a la carte menu for us at Stock the House. The food was fresh, hot and so delicious. Our client was completely..."

Debra Brown

"You’re better off buying fresh fish - excellent tuna - rather than getting take out. I ordered broiled flounder and it was dry, not blackened and..."

Within_and_Beyond

"This is a great place to get seafood and bring it home to cook. We tried a few different places this past summer and I think this was my favorite. It..."

Stephen Holst

"Good quality take out seafood. Prepared quick and fresh. I had the broiled scallops and shrimp this time. Delicious. Corn good, cole slaw just ok...."

Doug Biden

"Great shrimp and owner is a great..."

Martin Guerra-Garcia

"Steamed old bay shrimp was very good. The creamy mac and cheese was also excellent. I'd certainly return for..."

Joseph Manini

"OMG - the broiled Grouper today was awesomely fresh, touched lightly by the heat, and complete..."

James Doyle

"Delish we are eating our grouper..."

Patricia Tanzi

"I had the fish & chips here, and as a certified picky fish eater who is used to the freshest delicious NZ fish, this place did an incredible job of..."

Dean Jerkovich

"The food was taste good, quick and timely service, no eat in but worth carry our, friendly and helpful..."

Iglesia Biblica

"We had a huge order and everything was very good, hot and amazing..."

Ann Strobel

"I ordered 2, 2 pound lobsters. They were ready in 20 minutes and they were cut, cleaned and..."

Sheila Straub

"Very good wish they made their own caesar dressing tho. N not sure their romaine was washed or..."

Em smith Tatmeup E

The Lobster Trap

86/100 (3963 ratings)

Macadamia Nut Encrusted Halibut

Salmon

Shrimp

Seafood Pasta with Shrimp Scallops Clams & Fresh Fish

Tortillas

Grilled Buffalo Burger

Oysters on the Half Shell

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Surf And Turf

Calamari

Crab or Lobster Salad

Lost Coast Pint Glass

Cioppino

Fish & chips

Tuna

New England Clam Chowder Is Served Daily

Accepts American Express

"Lobster bisque, Lobster roll was good! Would suggest ordering the Clam Chowder without the bread since it will soak up all our chowder. Fish and..."

Ahboon

"The Lobster Trap was a great place to dine at the island. We were lucky enough to get there before the dinner rush. We had to wait a short time but..."

NOMO-BROTHERS Montion

"Lobster tacos were delicious. I liked the crab cake. Nice casual spot with good food and good..."

Allison Sowa

"Cute spot with good food. We ordered the garlic cheese curds and a Caesar salad to start, both were delicious and perfect for sharing. Had the..."

Caitlin Rodgers

"Cute little spot we ate at after our bus tour. Conveniently located across the street from the parking lot of the tour buses. Service was great food..."

Maria Younger

"Delicious food with wonderful service. My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary here and we were not disappointed. We even came back again the next..."

Jennifer Buffard

"The absolute best Mojitos served on the island! Food is great as well as the atmosphere. But them mojitos though, perfect. Visited multiple times out..."

Noah Olof

"Cute hole in the wall spot. Customer service was very good. Friendly, knowledgeable of menu, and attentive without it being bothersome. Ordered..."

Laughter Heals

"The food was great. The fried shrimp tacos were delicious. The stuffed lobster was also delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant is good. They..."

Anthony Alvarez

"What a great experience! Not only is the service great here (our waitress was so nice and very attentive) but the FOOD! I had the clam chowder bread..."

Aurora Orosco

"Our first stop at Catalina Island. Man! We’re fed good food! Everything was fresh and well-cooked. We ordered oysters, calamari, fish and chips,..."

Elaine De Los Santos

"Although this is not a fancy restaurant, I give it 5 stars for the quick service and great food . It was recommended by a local and we stopped by for..."

Diana Anghelus

"Atmosphere was good. Island is relaxing. Tacos need just a lil more seasoning. Would go back and try more..."

Jeffrey Robinson

"Super tasty! Super nice server and AMAZING fries! Even had to ask what seasoning they used, and asked for more. (Lawry's w pepper and salt) Pricey,..."

Brayden Johnson

"We were told that the kitchen closed at 9:30 pm, which was good to know because not many restaurants were open (and late) during off-season. We each..."

Nicky Yu

"FANTASTIC FOOD! Came here after reading a few reviews about their lobster roll. It certainly did not disappoint! The lobster roll was filled with..."

Felicity Fung

"Walked into this restaurant right when they opened at 11AM and we were promptly seated. We wasted no time and ordered their lobster roll (yes this..."

Jane Mathias

The Sandtrap Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Okay! We have been coming here for at least 10 years. The tacos actually were 75 ¢, then $1, Now $2. We have seen the family grow up as well; that..."

Sibling Songs

"While riding around on our electric bikes, we decided to stop in for a drink & snack. Across the street from the golf course & plenty of outside..."

Monica F

"We stopped here during their happy hour for tacos and margaritas and it was the best $30 I have spent all year. Tacos are 2 bucks at happy hour and..."

Brad Orme

"Only place on the island that offers happy hour!! Food is so good, genuine Mexican food. Had the happy hour tacos, chorizo and ground beef were..."

Ren A D

"Great spot. Fabulous menu. Great service. Casual ambiance. Nice bar. Food 5/5. We enjoyed guac and chips while we waited for our lunch. Tacos...."

Virginia Huffman

"Legitimately the best margarita I've ever had in my life, bar none. We just stumbled upon this place at random and didn't expect much but it was so..."

Phoebe Gould

"The location was very nice with great shaded outdoor seating, food was made to order so it was hot fresh and tasty, they had a beer option which I..."

Dwayne Franklin, Sr

"No one can beat $2 taco!!!!! 2-6pm happy hour everyday!!! Went for a long hike at Helmich Gulch, lone tree trail, and then back down at the Botanic..."

Felicity Fung

"Right across from the golf course, grab a menu with your guest and they'll seat you inside or outside on the patio. Very relaxing. It's a bit off the..."

Mike Webb Jr.

"The portions here are huge and the food is delicious! Plus the service is really friendly and fast. The happy hour is a great deal and it lasts from..."

Julia Gutierrez

"Best food on the island! They have great happy hours, making it super affordable to eat and drink here. We stayed for a few days and we kept going..."

Kruthika Surineni

"Chill place. Went during happy hour. Tacos are soooo good. It's also away from the tourist area but walking distance. More local spot and..."

Rickey

"Went for breakfast around 9:30 from the Catalina Canyon Inn. It was great!! There were 14 of us, from 5 to 70. Beef machaca was soooo good. I really..."

Kerry Staley

"I liked The Sandtrap. It had been recommended to me while on my way to Avalon. I decided on the Cheeseburger and fries. It was good and the price was..."

Jill Allen

"Great Happy Hour that's off the beaten path away from the main street area. Best part is that it's everyday from 2 to 7 pm! A bit of a walk, but..."

Sky Thai

"Happy hour is great! $2 tacos (tasty, and come with salsa) and $3 bud lights and other drink..."

Mandy

"Outdoor eating. Order and brought to your table. Everything is paper plates and paper glasses,it was really good for..."

Carrie Norris

"THE BEST tacos I’ve had in Catalina with some of the friendliest staff. We got the shrimp, tilapia, carne asada and Carnitas tacos and absolutely..."

Parvathi Nair

Avalon Brew Pub

78/100 (1287 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service and excellent food! They were booked and we didn't have reservations and they squeezed us in and gave us fast service and the food..."

Amy Moser

"Group of 6 went for lunch, everyone enjoyed their meal and even better, as we went during their 'soft opening' received our Appy/Salad and..."

Mickey Kephart Haney

"Amazing staff and manager and the beer was really impressive..."

Amanda E. Macaulay

"First time at the Brew Pub and we loved it. Great food and atmosphere!! Can't wait to return!! Definitely a must try if you have not already done..."

Mary Pratico

"Loved the crab cake sandwich and the Beach Bum Belgium...great way to celebrate my..."

MaryBeth Lees

"Great place. Make reservations because they are busy. Food is delicious. Cool..."

Brian Mikus

"We enjoyed everything about this place. We wish the weather would have been nicer so we could hang outside, but everything was comfortable inside...."

Laura West

"Enjoyed the location very close to the beach outdoor venue on the sands. Also a huge indoor restaurant nicely decorated. Beer was good, the grilled..."

James Merrell-Thomas

"Food was great, just like last year. Couple of servers didn't seem too happy, though. Our server was very friendly, but by his own admission, ..."

Keith Smith

"The service and food were both very good and everything was quick and efficient. Our bartender Nick was friendly and greeted us as soon as we sat..."

Mark Cannon

"If you are craving a delicious pretzel and cold beer this is the place! Plenty of other menu items to choose from too. The decor is well appointed..."

Bonnie H

"Excellent fish tacos, served at lunch and dinner. The menu is subtle that it's also available at lunch. Crab cake sandwich is thick and well..."

Christopher Thompson

"My friends and I came into town for a girls weekend and stumbled upon this spot when searching for a good place to grab beers, sandwiches, and..."

Jessica Harris

"Upscale place to eat. Little pricey but no complaints other than that. Good selection of micro brew beers. See our travel youtube channel called..."

Anthony McCool

"Has a limited food menu, but every item is cooked to perfection. Great beer selection, along with wine and cocktails. Has a bar, and on site..."

John N

"Food and service were exceptional! Our waitress, Sue, was a gem. Pretzels are a must try. Best I ever..."

Jennifer Adams

"The Mahi Mahi fish tacos were delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken breast with Brussel sprouts. I tried the Chils Pils beer and loved it. Sue was..."

Joseph Manini

"Stopped off for a drink after a walk on the beach and realized that I was here 14 years ago for my brother’s wedding. Back then it was called The..."

The GOOD Now

"Visited for lunch and everything was great! We tried the burgers, Bavarian pretzel and summer salad. Everyone enjoyed their choice. The atmosphere..."

Jaime MacEwen

"My Grammy and I had a great dinner tonight at the Avalon Brew Pub! It’s Super Bowl Sunday so we sported our Eagles green but got gifted awesome..."

Becki Geiger

"The beer they made was not my fav but they have other micro and some standard major beers if you don't care for theirs. Food was very good as was..."

Scott Z

Maggie's Blue Rose

78/100 (1273 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Maggie the owner is super nice! She is married to Steve who owns the popular Steve's Steakhouse, located directly above this..."

Jill Weinlein

"Nothing is more awkward than being on Catalina Island alone! After looking through recommendations on Urban Spoon and checking out the menus posted..."

Erin Wallin

"The food is good, but you have to check the prices because they charge different prices than the menu. Finally the corrected the ticket. The..."

Claudia Casillas

"Friendly service with generous portions! We came on a Wednesday Summer evening here and though it was pretty busy we were seated quickly. My picky..."

Sharon Paley

"3.5/5 Slow service but Reasonably priced Ceviche fish tasted like it wasn’t fresh but rather thawed from frozen, but the chips were good Rice,..."

Victoria

"We truly had a great dinner experience at Maggie’s and couldn’t have been more happy with our choice for dinner during our short stay in Avalon...."

Anna Z

"Chile relleno was very good.. rest all of the dishes we ordered were ok. Crispy potatoes tacos were a disappointment, could use some seasoning in the..."

Chandan N

"Firstly I must say the service here is wonderful. Food is good, and ambience is nice. Serving sizes are large. We tried tacos, enchiladas,..."

Juzar Mustan

"Great Mexican food! Definitely worth the..."

T L

"Great food, friendly staff, prices are within reach, even for a tourist spot, def going..."

Yoland Gingras

"Super awesome appetizers and plates. Had the duck taquitos , crab and corn empanadas, lobster enchiladas and tried moose milk - it's a drink with..."

Elsie Corona

"Ordered the Blackened Shrimp Tacos and kids Chicken Tenders. The tacos were good. Was pleasantly surprised at the amount of French fries for the kids..."

Kent Jones

"If you are in Catalina then you need to go here. To start I got the elote corn , beautiful and delicious, then I got the Carnitas plate and an..."

No Name

"Looked for where to eat first on our food tour and decided on here. The Crab and corn empanadas were YUMMY. And the chips and salsa- so good!!! They..."

Alyssa Manning

"This is only our second time eating here, but the food is to die for. Their avocado enchiladas are the bomb. Maggie's Margarita is so delicious, the..."

Sara Glauser

"Staff were super friendly and attentive. Food was good...but not great....but the drinks and shots were delicious. Great decor and right on the main..."

Shawn Shepherd

"Best meal we had on the island. We LOVE their tortilla chips. OMG! It’s soooo gooood. The salsas that come with it were so good as well both spicy..."

Watanee Chaemcheang

Buffalo Nickel

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a hidden gem. Our daughter found this place a few months ago. We called and they sent a van to pick us up from the marina area. The food was..."

Larry Jones

"A LOCAL FAVORITE! Try the ceviche! They were so kind and accommodating. This is a perfect, off the beaten path location. They will come grab you..."

Cyndie Roche

"We enjoyed the service and food. Ricardo recommended the soft shell Alaskan cod fish tacos. I’m happy I went with his suggestion, they were..."

Rich Costantino

"I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on my first visit to Catalina Island. It serves generous portions of Mexican food for reasonable..."

Matan Crawford

"Visited Catalina for the first time in 20 years and this is still one of the best places in Catalina. Server was great, salsa was excellent and the..."

G A

"It took a bit too long to get our food ordered, but it was..."

Adriana Velarde

"Great food and nice service! We had a burrito, nachos and buffalo milk and they were all really good. It was pretty busy. They do not provide free..."

Grace Margaret

"Amazing! I loved everything, the food was very tasty, waiters are very friendly and please take their suggestions. Ricardo helped us with great..."

Tigran Vardanyan

"Great food, great service, allowed my girl and I to split the bill. Had the Catalina plate with the Steak, cheese enchilada, rice and beans. The food..."

Tec Noir

"Holy moly that burrito was off the hook! The Carnitas burrito wet with green sauce absolutely delivered. It's a shame this isn't available on the..."

Chris Covell

"Omg!!! If I hadn’t taken the helicopter ride, I don’t think I would’ve come here.. it is a little far from the “happening” part of the..."

Yuva Natya

"The pizza was EXCELLENT and a great value (2 large with 4 toppings for $33 which is cheap for Catalina!). I will be back. The best pizza on Catalina..."

Money Penny

"One of my favorite places to eat on the island. Whether you're ordering nachos to go, or dinning in with a beer or cocktail. This place is..."

Punko

"Local gem of Avalon; not commercialized like much of the island, but still outstanding service, food, and drinks! I’ve had the local namesake..."

Megan M

"Food was very good. I ordered a whole fried tilapia fish and a michalada which was very good!!!! Service was great from our server however the eldest..."

Veronica Reyes

"Great restaurant. The food is delicious and comes in a big share. They sent a shuttle to pick us up from the city and after the meal brought us back..."

Efraim Petel

"Hands down best food and service in catalina island, called the restaurant and was told to wait for the shuttle by the island conservatory. The van..."

Alex Gonzalez

"The Buffalo milk was really good 😀 They also offer a free pickup service - we didn't use it, but it seems you won't have to walk there (although..."

Dominik Haering

The Windrift Restaurant

Chicken Salad Croissant

Lobster

Crunchy Thai Salad with Chicken

Cheesesteak

Pancakes

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Shrimp Tempura Appetizer

Red White Pizza

Crab

Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Shrimp

Scallops

Chicken Tenders w Fries

Risotto

Philadelphia Roll

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Sea Bass with Risotto

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"The Windrift, is an absolute excellent resort destination. The entire staff, are very polite & congenial. Every single item on their expansive, (not..."

Charlie Johnson

"The staff was very helpful and friendly I will recommend this to anybody who goes out to this area for the weekend will also most definitely will be..."

Ebony McCall

"What an amazing day! 50th Anniversary. The space is so gorgeous, the staff was so professional and courteous, food service was delicious and we..."

Katrina Samartino

"Had an excellent lunch with my family. Great atmosphere, and the location is incredible. Highly recommend the..."

Benjamin Haberman

"The hotel room was immaculately clean! The staff from the valet, front desk, and chamber service were outstanding! The food was very well prepared..."

David O'Connor

"The Windrift is the best venue on the entire east coast! My husband and I celebrated our wedding week in Avalon and got married on the beach in front..."

Julie Frank

"Enjoyed a delicious Eggs Benedict with crab meat and fresh fruit lunch. Drank one Sangria but my occasional one is usually sweeter. I live here but..."

Paula Selbach

"Great staff, very friendly & courteous. Two clubs & lots of room is a big plus. When I gotta get outta Atlantic City & head south to get away this..."

Steve Bondio

"Fantastic hotel. Decor was modern and elegant. Attended a wedding reception and everything was top notch. Highly..."

Miranda Peruso

"Level 2 is a stop on every visit. We just love the casual atmosphere with the ocean overlook. The lobster bisque and sushi rolls are our favorites...."

Miranda

"Food and service were great. I highly recommend! The tacos were so amazing. And so were the crab..."

Doug Dickinson

"Fantastic spot. Very generous pours from the bar. Laid back vibe with lots of great looking people, but thankfully, it's not a beauty contest. We..."

Scott Dahl

"We ate here at least 3 times this summer. The food including the sushi is basically 3 stars. It's just ok. The sushi is different than it was with..."

Joe Pellegrini

"Excellent food and service. Had breakfast with 11 Family members and served by Emily. Attentive and great service, good food choices. 3 days in a..."

George Amentas

"One of my most favorite places! Food and drinks are always fantastic and you can't beat the views. Highly recommend..."

Mary Smith

"Great huge place to do whatever. Literally by the shore it is such an awesome place and vibe. The staff were excellent and nice. Definitely would go..."

Vtin

"The views here are second to none. Food is reliably good..and the servers are always awesome. Prices have gone up a lot, which I don't love. But it's..."

Laura Humphries

"We drove over from Ocean City on a Saturday night as soon as we walked in we knew the choice we made for dinner was a good one! We were on the 2nd..."

Lisa Hensinger

"Always a great time! Service with the golf cart for a quick trip to Stone Harbor shops is a nice..."

Matt Lenza

"We make at least one trip to the Windrift every year. The location and views are excellent, can’t be beat - but that’s not what makes us come..."

Evan Garfield

"It had been awhile since we had been to the Windrift, so we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the chicken cheese..."

Pam Kremus

"Great restaurant on the beach with nice views. Great food and..."

Raoul Gabiam

"Keep coming back to this great establishment. Great staff, great menu- perfect location. Highly..."

Kris Silvestri

"Food was delicious...nice atmosphere...had a nice time...would..."

Debbie B.

Tortilla Flats

"We walked in around 5:30 pm on a Thursday, and it was quite busy. Also, very very loud! We were seated immediately though and the staff was very..."

Marie Flowers

"Awesome!! Loved the open face shrimp and scallop taco I got. Never had one in that style before but would definitely..."

Ali Shuster

"Went last night and it was delicious! I got cheese enchiladas in ranchero sauce and they were so good! My dad got pork tamales and I tried a..."

Erin Potter

"My friends and I went for a celebratory last dinner of the summer before our lease was up and this was definitely the place to do it!! The..."

Bridget O'Rourke

"I have always enjoyed dining here as the food is delicious, served quickly, and the portions are large. I don't really care as to how "authentic" the..."

El Changito Burrito

"Food itself: Delish. However, we ordered takeout and it feel apart. It was a FLAT out disaster. The Texas Toothpicks were divine, me and the fellas..."

Christian Ovecka

"LOVE LOVE LOVVEEE this place! Our family goes here quite regularly and we have never had a bad experience. The staff is always super friendly, and..."

Deb B

"We drove 200 miles to have the Navajo Tacos. Worth it! My wife is a transplant from out west and we haven't had the greatest luck finding good..."

Timothy Gulics

"This is my favorite TexMex restaurant anywhere. I love the Crab filled enchiladas. The shrimp and scallop fajitas are great. The chips and salsa..."

Larry Hammer

"Great summer food! We always get Tortilla Flats take-out when we are in Avalon. It's fairly reasonably-priced for the town. The Mexican food is..."

Kate S

"I once again had the Navajo taco (I chose chorizo, beans, cheese, etc. on fry bread) one of my perennial favorites. We have been coming here at least..."

Mr. KittyCat

"It's a great restaurant. The food quality is immaculate and the atmosphere is fun. It is a little loud once it gets busy but it's honestly a lot of..."

Christopher Miner

"We come here every year! We love it. Great food and yummy specials and good service! Best Mexican food in..."

Jackie Huffman

Coyote Joe's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food and drinks were amazing and the service was even better. We were visiting the island and planned to never eat/drink at the same place so would..."

Cher Bailey

"The green wet burrito was really good to me but the other stuff were just okay. The wings were not really..."

chimdindu nweke

"Found this spot after multiple places turned us away at a whopping 8pm. The food was delicious, the margs were great, and Jenny was a fantastic..."

George

"The food was delicious, the margs were great, and Jenny was a fantastic waitress!! So grateful this was open for a tasty feast to celebrate the end..."

George Heiler

"Food B, service and safety A+. Overall we enjoyed our meal here. It was nice they had some options for little kids like french fries and chicken..."

Fay M

"The Customer Service was great, the food was Amazing 🤤and the drink a picture of ( Coyote Famous Margarita ) was the truth..."

Kazem Cash

"Went here for lunch on a trip to Catalina for my birthday! I don’t regret going there at all. The staff was nice but the place is very small and it..."

Jade Nitro

"On a cold Wednesday night in January, not many restaurants are open, thus choices are limited. I must admit that I felt hesitant about this..."

Nicky Yu

"here we go.... this place is a 10/10 i love it here i order a cadilac margarita and for my queen a mago margarita they came on fire.. both of them..."

Omar Cazares (BEARLOCSTARR)

"Food tasteful and colorful. Hat to pay for Salsa and chips. I had Posole and it was full of..."

Rigo Solano

"It's a friendly Mexican restaurant. Plenty of choices (both food and drinks). Prices are reasonable (given that Catalina Island is a pricy place to..."

Viktor Toth (revtoth)

"This place needs at least 4 stars not sure the reason behind only 3.5 stars. There are things that are negative for sure... 1. Waiting time after you..."

AS

"Came in to visit with friends for the day .. this was highlight of the day . Came in for a drink and ended up staying a while . Leah the bartender..."

Gustavo Roque

"The guy actually refilled our margaritas with the rest of what was left on the blender without us asking. If that isn't 5/5 service I don't know what..."

William Tucker

"Great food, and great service! Me and my party enjoyed ourselves here. We had a great time here, even when one of the neighboring parties was..."

Guadalupe Velazco (El Kity)

Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant

70/100 (1242 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was always drunk when I ate here. But I think it was..."

Ieatouttoomuch

"Good carnitas. Not bad for a tourist..."

Darren Burke

"What a nice attentive staff. Pretty, authentic, tasteful Mexican motif. The food was delicious. Great place to stop in..."

Laura West

"Fine experience at Mi Casita. Overall it's an average American Mexican restaurant with the typical fair- don't expect anything fancy. I suspect most..."

Marina Gavryushkina

"The food is delicious and staff is really friendly. The Mexican food is authentic and the drinks are perfect. You can get breakfast before noon. We..."

Deena

"We had dinner here on Christmas Day. We ordered their Christmas special which was some prime rib with mash potatoes and veggies, as well as a salad,..."

Diana Anghelus

"Love this place. This was our second time coming and the first time we left our phone there. They were so sweet to have it mailed back to us. Great..."

Shanese Campbell

"Food is good. Service is okay. Asked for a refill on the chips and salsa (those are pretty good) and they charged us $1 for it lol. The beef burrito..."

Dara Nicole

"First time coming here and it was okay. The enchiladas I ordered were delicious and the music was great. The service although was pretty slow. They..."

C human

"Yummy Mexican food. Decor is nice and the staff is helpful. Pretty pricey for Mexican food, however everything on the island is a bit pricier. I..."

Miguel June

"Thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of this place. Had a great booth by the open windows! Tried the ridiculously expensive margarita flight (in my..."

Sinda Reichelt

"Friendly service. Tasty meals and good portions. Group of six received our meals at the same time. I recommend and will return another time I'm in..."

Honey Badger (Schmitz)

"Food is great! I love their chips and salsa :) Staff are very attentive, reasonable price. Atmosphere is great. Highly recommend if you’re craving..."

Judy Niturada

"What initially attracted us to this restaurant was the watermelon margaritas. My husband loves them and not very many restaurants have them. We had a..."

The Popescus

"Fast service and conveniently located near the ferry port. Ordered chicken torta sandwich. It didn't looked or tasted like any other torta but was..."

Ashay Padwal

Eric's On The Pier

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ate buffalo burger. I’ve never eatten buffalo meat. So I want to try this one. I worried about this flavor and smell But taste and texture is..."

Yuni

"Best place to get fish and chips, funnel cake and burgers. Awesome view of the ocean. Prices are good and food was great. Higjly..."

Judy Niturada

"We went to this place as soon as we arrived in Avalon, they were super quick with our food because we had a bottom boat excursion. We loved the food...."

Yuli C

"Traditional lunch spot for tourists like us, right on the pier. Pricey but very good. If you’re a carnivore, try their famous Buffalo Burger...."

Tim Colling

"Fish and chips were great in a great..."

Patricio

"In name, Eric's on the Pier delivers, because it's on the dang pier. It's right there! You can't miss it. I had a double cheese burger and a coke..."

mark Friedrich

"I have been coming here for over 40 years and I love it!! The only thing, they changed the hamburger bun which is a little to puffy but I love..."

tony hill

"I come here for the clam chowder! Absolutely delicious. Must try their clam..."

naylea hernandez

"Did not eat there, just had a drink. I love Eric's on the..."

David Kirk

"Love the convenience & the location, clam chowder is my..."

Pan Tami

"To get a bomb breakfast burrito after a night of drinking I recommend Eric’s on the Pier Bacon Breakfast Burrito. They put thick slices of bacon in..."

Maher

"It’s an island prices are high and it’s the first cool spot after the boat ride. Try the Buffalo burger and then go see the bison after that..."

Alexsandra Conde

"The clam chowder was the bomb, and the fish and chips was even better! The fries were amazing as well as the..."

Wyatt Ross

"Ngl the tacos were amazing. I would go back to Catalina Island just for..."

Gaelle Sehi

Cheeseburger and Fries

Happy Hour Margaritas

Taco salad

Buffalo Milk Drink

corona

Margarita & Old Fashion

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got the deviled eggs, the street corn dip, bison burger, buffalo milk with some friends, and we just chilled at the window seats, people watching...."

Alisandra Wederich

"Delicious food and excellent atmosphere. This is the best place to eat on the island for sure. The portions are huge and the price is not very high...."

Serenity “SerenitySongWriter”

"The potato taquitos are awesome! Carnitas tacos were tasty..."

Cristina

"Favorite Restaurant on the island! services was the best we’ve experienced here. As well as the food was amazing we came in late just super..."

Perla Medina

"We Had the fish and chips. They were properly prepared and cooked just right, golden not brown! It was a quick stop but from our experience the staff..."

Eric Lawrence

"Good restaurant. Good customer service. Delicious burgers. I had the bacon avocado burger, it was delicious! Delicious steak fries! Had the..."

Theresa Moore

"The food was amazing the service was better. They did not rush us but were very attentive. Drinks were superb and were never empty. We would never..."

JEFFREY Smith

"Great bartender, food looks good (bit didn't eat, no eating yet) Definitely taking care of guests (different to where we were before..."

Dominik Haering

"Such amazing food! Honestly some of the best food I have had while being on the island, their portions are great for the price and their food is..."

Ketch Johnson

"Great mexican food with a fantastic view. They have a happy hour from 3-5pm with $3 domestic beers and $4 margaritas (not the flavored varieties..."

Bryce Bertola

"Here on a late dinner, food was great big plates that can serve two. The Quezadilla was very cheeze and chicken tasted good, my wife got the shrimp..."

Joe

"I Love this place! My absolute favorite places to eat on this Island. Their Cantina Wings are just beautiful and the seasoning is spicy but..."

Brandon Baker

"Server was good, appetizer and drinks were good, but manager or owners attitude towards not spending enough money..."

Martha Almazan

"Amazing food, gigantic burritos! The guacamole was fresh and delicious. Get the carne asada burrito, it's..."

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