TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"There are a couple things I have to have when I go to the beach and Kohlers melt in your mouth cream filled donuts are at the top. The raspberry..."

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Rock 'n Chair

82/100 (1211 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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Wheelchair Accessible

"This place rocked and we went when it was empty! Nice menu and excellent service. Portion sizes were above average and the service was excellent...."

James

"To start, I’ve only sat at the bar here, but we’ve never had a bad experience. The servers are very quick and the cocktail list is fun and..."

Mark Cannon

"Been here in Avalon for the summer and have come here a bunch of times since it’s right up the street from us. It’s typically pretty busy,..."

Rick S.

"The arugula salad is a nice and refreshing lunch on a warm day at the beach. Huge..."

Rae Janney

"Always a fantastic meal. Consistent year after year. Cocktails were top notch. Chicken parm never disappoints. Family also had the pizza, crab cake,..."

David Reisner

"I have to say this is one cool spot! The food is delicious and the adult milkshakes are fantastic! Has a little night life in it as it gets later in..."

Kim Pace Van Dyke

"Stopped by for lunch before picking up our keys for the beach house rental. Food was fresh, the salads were HUGE, very filling, and our server was..."

Rachel Janney

"Needed a place to grab a bite after being a witness for my daughter's marriage license!!! Booked through open table and I could not be happier. Sat..."

Chef Desmond Keefe

"Very nice visit for happy hour. Nice wine pour, steamers generous. Need to include toasted bread. Was provided after asking. Selection for..."

Lisa Ettorre

"Great meals. Prime rib perfectly cooked for me and crab and spaghetti. Very delicious just a bit spicy. Everyone was quite pleasant!!! Will go back..."

JIM CURRY

"We came via Open Table with a reservation. My youngest daughter had an acai bowl. She liked it. My other daughter had 2 eggs, two slices bacon, home..."

Erinn Byers

"I wanna emphasize first, my family has loved the Rocking Chair for years. Always a good environment with good food, drinks and service, so I can’t..."

Cae McGrath

"It’s been a few years but we came as a family for dinner and the Rocknchair did not disappoint! Food and service were..."

Elaine Swartz

"Four couples for last minute dinner reservation -- thank you for taking us. Service was great. Everyone seemed to enjoy their entrees. They made up..."

James Marks

"The food and drinks were really good. There were 20 of us and that included 4 young children. The wait staff was excellent, they made sure the kids..."

Jennifer Cleary

Concord Cafe

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

Television

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Concord Cafe is the best! Their hot roast beef is to die for! And they can do it gluten free! But wait til you taste their fries! Always gf and..."

Donna Lee

"My experience at the concord was wonderful. Great food, great service, and great music. Although I do have a few suggestions such as bringing back..."

Connor McLaughlin

"Had a very pleasant dinner Friday nite. Luck was on our side as we got a good table although very busy. We also got Moe as our server who was..."

Robert Cwik Jr.

"We tried Fred's down at Stone Harbor. Concords was way better for service and especially the food. Reasonably priced with excellent portions. Sorry..."

Gregory Babiak

"Love the Concord! Have been coming for many years! Is always my 'go to place' for excellent food and terrific service! I also enjoy doing carryout...."

Fran Burns

"Best restaurant ever and nicest waitress, Erica was phenomenal. So accommodating and downright..."

Meghan Darreff

"Watched football an ate 4 times this weekend . Foods always great an service was excellent . Always fun to see Dave behind the..."

Joe Pekrol

"Food is very good and a relaxed atmosphere! Our favorite..."

Lorraine Lawler

"David is the #1 bartender-manager at the concord!!!!!!!! He is excellent!! Excellent martini maker and customer service!!!!hot guy!! Overheard a..."

Sharon Krasselt

"The staff was great & the food was very good. I had taken my best friend there for her Birthday & she loved it too. My son also work there. Thanks..."

Maurine A Boyd

"Amazing tacos. Totally worth my pesos. Also amazing take out crew. They are the best take out crew this side of the..."

Mike Shapiro

"Everything I've ever had has been amazing! The wings, the burgers, the pizza, the pasta... And even the..."

Amy Holmes

"Love the Concord Cafe in Alavon great pizza the cheese steaks are sooo good I live Jimmys cheese steak the staff is so friendly . I stay at the..."

Patty DeBolt

"The food is delicious. Some of the best sandwhiches on 7 mile island, it may not have the same beachy atmosphere as some of the restaurants on the..."

Austin Bramley

"Food was good. Really disappointed in the pork auj jus sub. Contents of it was good however there was only about 3oz of meat on it. If it was 8.99 I..."

James Croley

"A great spot to grab a bite when in Avalon/Stone Harbor! Highly..."

Matt New

"great atmosphere, food and service! Will definitely be returning more this..."

Nicole Stettner

"Food was AMAZING. Been coming here forever and never had a bad meal. Service is very good, reasonable pricing. Hotel next store is a great place to..."

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"Good atmosphere and food but very..."

Thomas Heath

"This place is really nice all the maids are nice the staff were nice they could you could ask for anything and they'll do it for you and thare..."

Anjelo Pizzo

"Nice restaurant for a quick lunch. Been there a few years in a row during our summer beach travels. Kid friendly, good salads, pizzas, blts, chicken..."

Raoul Gabiam

"Great seafood and pasta dishes,ravioli aswell concord burger was good just not seasoned well. Very friendly staff and good mixed drinks. Would..."

Shaun R

"This place is charming as can be. Food is great and the bartender makes great drinks! Plus the prices are very reasonable, especially in this..."

C Greenfield

"Concord offers consistant quality food and solid service. Great steamers and hoagies. One of our favorite places to eat on the island. The tap list..."

Bradford Schalkham

"The food here is absolutely amazing. I have never had a bad meal. The only problem you will encounter is, because seating is limited, there can be a..."

El Changito Burrito

Ellie's Island Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you get a sandwich, I suggest you get the tuna sandwich. I got mine on wheat bread and comes with lettuce and tomato. I requested pickles and..."

Glen Chung

"Cute little souvenir shop that also serves food. We picked up a few items as soon as we got off the ferry because it’s very close. Postcards and..."

Anna Kash

"I'm not vegetarian BUT...the veggie wrap was on point. Wife and I scarfed it before we could take a picture. Don't let the knick knacks and size fool..."

Joshua Pina (Mr Pineapple)

"Best submarine sandwich ever!! Welcoming with great service right off the..."

Oscar Ordonez

"First time visit to Catalina Island, right off the boat my girlfriend and I saw this deli, we decided to give a shot and we loved it. She got the..."

Anthony Flores

"They sell the best chicken club sandwich. Im in texas and cannot wait to go back! Must try and came with chips...."

cynthia Lpz

"Quick and easy, get some food for the return boat..."

Rodney Yoswig

"Surprisingly loved our sandwiches we grabbed to eat while waiting to board boat back to mainland. Good options to choose from..."

Liz M

"Best egg salad sandwich in..."

Laura Whitby

"Super fresh sandwhiches and wraps. Fast and affordable. Best deal on the..."

Ian Gruber

"Great pastrami sandwich for the trip -..."

J B

"Nicest staff, delicious sandwiches, and yummy pickles! Thank..."

Mary Kochan

"Little hole in the wall. Prices seem reasonable for..."

Daniel Karavan

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Erick Rosas

Maria Mezones

Ellie's Island Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you get a sandwich, I suggest you get the tuna sandwich. I got mine on wheat bread and comes with lettuce and tomato. I requested pickles and..."

Glen Chung

"Cute little souvenir shop that also serves food. We picked up a few items as soon as we got off the ferry because it’s very close. Postcards and..."

Anna Kash

"I'm not vegetarian BUT...the veggie wrap was on point. Wife and I scarfed it before we could take a picture. Don't let the knick knacks and size fool..."

Joshua Pina (Mr Pineapple)

"Best submarine sandwich ever!! Welcoming with great service right off the..."

Oscar Ordonez

"First time visit to Catalina Island, right off the boat my girlfriend and I saw this deli, we decided to give a shot and we loved it. She got the..."

Anthony Flores

"They sell the best chicken club sandwich. Im in texas and cannot wait to go back! Must try and came with chips...."

cynthia Lpz

"Quick and easy, get some food for the return boat..."

Rodney Yoswig

"Surprisingly loved our sandwiches we grabbed to eat while waiting to board boat back to mainland. Good options to choose from..."

Liz M

"Best egg salad sandwich in..."

Laura Whitby

"Super fresh sandwhiches and wraps. Fast and affordable. Best deal on the..."

Ian Gruber

"Great pastrami sandwich for the trip -..."

J B

"Nicest staff, delicious sandwiches, and yummy pickles! Thank..."

Mary Kochan

"Little hole in the wall. Prices seem reasonable for..."

Daniel Karavan

"..."

Erick Rosas

Maria Mezones

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

Original Jack's Country Kitchen

80/100 (1895 ratings)

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Fried Chicken & Waffles

Pastrami and Scrambled Eggs

Dungeness Crab Egg Benedict

Juice & Smoothies

Apple Fritter Bear Claw or Cinnamon Roll

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here to eat after seadooing from Long Beach in the am. I don't eat eggs, dairy, or meats, so there wasn't really much for me to eat. The person..."

Willem Van Der Rest

"Good diner food, service was quick. Chicken and waffles was weird. Got one waffle with three meatless wings. Mimosas where..."

Oo “HotchipsNDip” oO

"This was my favorite breakfast restaurant. The atmosphere was great with all the amazing memorabilia. Service was great and..."

Victoria Rodriguez

"Everybody who’s complaining in these comments about the servers probably came here during lunch or breakfast rush (just assuming). These guys took..."

Sarnt Yut

"I tried this location for breakfast and lunch and it was delicious! We were a party of three and we all enjoyed our meals. The servers and the..."

Stephanie Carrillo

"OMG by far the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time & it was just bacon & eggs! Kudos chef! Very high quality food & meats are used which makes a..."

Cheryl H

"Once upon a time, in the heart of a small town Catalina Island, there stood a humble little eatery known as Original Jack's Country Kitchen. It was a..."

Jeremy Hayz

"Solid choice for your typical all-American breakfast. We got the farmer's breakfast, crepes with Nutella and strawberries, and Nova Scotia..."

Vanessa Ip

"If you wanna know the best restaurant in a small island, you ask a local. I did exactly that and everyone said the best place to get breakfast on the..."

Karo Karapetyan

"We were on a weeks vacation in catalina and we ate here for breakfast 3/7 days. I really enjoyed the enviorment. All the employees were so happy to..."

Cakez_D

"The service and atmosphere was great. I was on the first ferry to arrive at 7am. Food was..."

James Thor

"Good food for the island. We had the breakfast burrito which was served wet. I wish I had known as I would have skipped the wet part, but it was..."

David Kern

"A wonderful little downtown breakfast place. Perfect spot for a morning bite. Lots of natural light and the staff is so warm and friendly. I ordered..."

Samantha Lewis

"Amazing food! Except breakfast gravy. If you're used to homemade Texas breakfast gravy, you might not like this. They seasoned it with something I..."

Sean

Seaglass Restaurant

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

Oceanside Seafood

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"BEST RESTAURANT IVE EVER BEEN TOO!!! I mean seriously, the service was incredible, the food was incredible, no wait at all!! And the hostess, Ava,..."

Ginger Radzieta

"Oceanside Seafood is perfect for good takeout seafood dinners. We had the Shrimp in a Basket and Shrimp Scampi. The shrimp in a basket came with a..."

Greg Brandt

"Love their soups!!! Crab soups and clam chowder are the best. The service is super friendly, we have been coming here for some time and we look..."

Mary R

"Best seafood takeout in AV by a mile! Love their fish tacos, and she crab soup. Can’t go wrong with any of their platters, but particularly like..."

Roy M

"The service is AMAZING! The food is very good, we had the Scallops, Calamari, Ahi Tuna. Everything was good, and reasonably priced. Also very nice..."

Juan Fuentes

"The Crab Nachos are a great appetizer large and enough for a handful of people to share. Filet was cooked nicely! Great service and friendly..."

Owen Prickett

"Went here the other night with my son because a friend recommended coming here. My server I believe her name was Sam. She was on point with..."

Lisa Costanzo

"We had a lovely dinner at Oceanside Seafood in Avalon. Our waitress was fantastic and gave us great recommendations for dinner. The Whiskey glazed..."

Logan DeGregorio Seaman

"The food is amazing! Lobsters are sweet and shrimps are fresh. Soooo..."

Yucen Wang

"We got 5 dozen blue claw crabs. All were super heavy and reasonably priced for Avalon. Michele and her staff are always eager to please, providing..."

Kevin McGarrey

"Can’t begin to say enough good things about Oceanside. Been coming 4 years in a row whenever I’m on vacation in Avalon and they never disappoint...."

9er

"We have been going to Oceanside for years and we absolutely love it! The seafood is top notch. We love the snow crab legs as a staple, but we've also..."

Alissa Ray

"We had a lovely meal at Oceanside the other night! The crab nachos were fantastic, and the broiled scallops and shrimp platter was perfectly cooked...."

Dina Silverman

"Ordered broiled sea scallops. Generous portion. Scallops were tender. Have old bay on them, not my favorite, but otherwise a good dish . Nice to..."

Sean C

Brady's Humongous Hoagie And Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"A True Delight for Chicken Lovers: An Exquisite Takeout Experience! I recently had the pleasure of trying out the incredible takeout place in town,..."

Ramon Ramos

"Avalon is a beautiful beach community with plenty of food options, but this week I discovered a real gem! I ordered one of their prepared organic..."

Lori Guest

"Been a family favorite for 20+ years and a staple of Avalon! Brady’s has fantastic food and even better service! Great place and highly..."

Patrick Abel

"Brady’s have been a staple in my family for close to 20 years. Their fries are where it’s at. Try the broasted chicken too! It’s..."

Samuel Syjongtian

"The Buffalo chicken cheesesteak was amazing, as was the Italian..."

Karen Pope

"The lady who owns/operates Brady's is very nice, very friendly. They tour their self roasted chicken, and there's a reason why - I got the buffalo..."

Charles Zwicker

"Becky makes "The Best Italian Hoagie" for miles around. I not only enjoy while staying in Avalon but also get one to take back to New York on day of..."

Adele Black

"Great hoagies and steaks. Love Charles Chips, just as great as I remembered them when they were delivered to my home. BTW Prices are actually good..."

John McGinnis

"Their hoagies are amazing and something I look forward to each time I visit Avalon. The Italian is my go-to, and I've gotten many of my friends..."

Ann Whitman

"I've been a fan and frequent customer of Brady's for the past 13 years! They have the absolute BEST hoagies in South Jersey bar none!!! My two all..."

Brian VanderHorn Jr.

"All right Italian hoagies here--make sure you specify if you want options like hot/sweet peppers or other add-ons that are commonly included at other..."

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