California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Catalina Island

January 3, 2020 Layne Dawes

Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Catalina Island. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you. including Steve's Steakhouse, Avalon Grille, Bluewater Avalon, Descanso Beach Club Dining, Luau Larry's, The Lobster Trap, Catalina Island Brew House, Original Jack's Country Kitchen, M Restaurant, El Galleon
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10. El Galleon

411 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 310-510-1188 http://www.catalinahotspots.com/el_galleon/index.asp
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3 based on 658 reviews

El Galleon

Reviewed By TonyRomeTravels

Funny that we had the same waiter for this lunch and our dinner at Avalon grille. Julian was great and when we ordered the fish and chips (excellent by the way) to share, he brought us two plates already split...Sounds simple, but it’s attention to details like this that sets a restaurant apart. Food was great and the people watching was fun!

9. M Restaurant

205 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, International Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar [email protected] +1 310-510-8404 http://www.zestcateringcatalina.com
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4 based on 88 reviews

M Restaurant

A special events venue and pop-up restaurant, we create unique and innovative menus, wine pairings and signature cocktails to showcase our favorite cuisines from around the world. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, grass-fed, natural and organic meats an

Reviewed By RikiUSA

Fabulous dining experience with friends. We had reservations between JazzTrax concert sets. Our server was welcoming, accommodating and our open-air dining was perfect.As I understand, M is not always open, so you must plan ahead. The farm fresh entrees were served quickly and exactly as ordered. We had time to enjoy refreshing cocktails and the view before this perfect dinner. Knowledgeable wait staff and a varied menu ensured a memorable experience. We'll return next year. Very highly recommended!

8. Original Jack's Country Kitchen

118 Catalina Ave, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA American, Cafe, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service http://www.catalinahotspots.com/original_jacks/
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4 based on 705 reviews

Original Jack's Country Kitchen

Reviewed By rebeccad21021

I have been coming here my whole life and will continue as long as they are around. Always friendly service and the Portuguese French Toast is heavenly as well as the grain pancakes. Best!!

7. Catalina Island Brew House

417 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American Lunch, Breakfast, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +1 310-590-6905 http://catalinaislandbrewhouse.com
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4 based on 163 reviews

Catalina Island Brew House

Reviewed By kpatters

After our island tour we stopped in for some refreshments. They were about to close but still served us and were friendly. We ordered drinks and sat outside and people watched. Drinks were great.

6. The Lobster Trap

128 Catalina St, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Bar, Seafood, Soups Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 310-510-8585 http://www.catalinalobstertrap.com
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4 based on 1331 reviews

The Lobster Trap

Reviewed By SueK167

The lobster was too obviously frozen since it was watery making the taco shell soggy. The crab cakes have too much meal mixed in to be called crab cakes. Halibut sandwich very good. Staff friendly and efficient. Fun, atmospheric little restaurant.

5. Luau Larry's

509 Crescent Ave, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront +1 310-510-1919 http://www.luaularrys.com/index.html
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4 based on 505 reviews

Luau Larry's

Reviewed By hruter

Located next door to the beautiful Pavilion Hotel, right on the main street as you enter from the harbor. Open front, fun, loud bar. Have a Wiki Wacker and get your own island straw hat!

4. Descanso Beach Club Dining

1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Bar Lunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +1 310-510-7410 http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/dining-nightlife/avalon/descanso-beach-club?utm_medium=link&utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_campaign=tripadvisor&utm_content=dbc
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4 based on 554 reviews

Descanso Beach Club Dining

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Descanso Canyon and the clear blue Pacific Ocean, Descanso Beach Club features Avalon's only beachside restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy appetizers, entrées and signature cocktails, like our famous Buffalo Milk. Fo

Reviewed By southerncaligirl72

After driving the golf cart over near the casino, we decided to stop and check this place out. Love that all the places have golf cart parking!! Decided to hang out by the beach, people watch, have lunch and a couple drinks. It was fun to people watch. The beach area is nice and you can rent kayaks and paddle boards. We got a table right away on the water but our server was terrible. My husband & I ordered lunch and then never saw him again. We asked for our server numerous times and he never returned!! We eventually had to speak with the manager. He did apologize but it made our experience bad. We ordered a burger, salad and sweet potato fries. All were just ok. For a vacation spot, this is not our type of place to go. If you like really crowded places with crappy service and over priced food, this place is for you! Only place on the island we had any trouble!We are very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience - we aim to provide excellent service and would love to speak more with you about your time at Descanso Beach Club. Please email us at [email protected] to discuss further.

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3. Bluewater Avalon

306 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Seafood, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront [email protected] +1 310-510-3474 https://www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/catalina-island
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4 based on 1368 reviews

Bluewater Avalon

Come in and get hooked on the best in fresh, sustainable seafood. Enjoy a waterfront patio, full bar, happy hour, stunning views and a pet friendly space. Bluewater Avalon is a must-visit favorite located right on Avalon Bay, over the water in the histori

Reviewed By jebgirl

Wowed by the reviews, came here expecting really good seafood. Unfortunately, all I can say is really great location! The steamed clams and mussels were overcooked and on the quite small side. Broth was fairly bland. Wedge salad was loose iceberg drenched in dressing - although the accompanying tomatoes and bacon were on point. Server never came back to check on us, refill water, or see if we wanted another round. Location is fabulous though. My two cents: come here for drinks before or after dining at the Avalon Grille across the street.We are sad to hear you didn't have the best experience we strive to give all of our customers. We hope you give us another try. Thank you for your review.

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2. Avalon Grille

423 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 Steakhouse, Contemporary, American, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfro [email protected] +1 310-510-7494 http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/dining-nightlife/avalon/avalon-grille?utm_medium=link&utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_campaign=tripadvisor&utm_content=grille
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4 based on 1126 reviews

Avalon's waterfront dining, located at the foot of the Green Pleasure Pier, is open Monday - Friday for lunch, Saturday and Sunday for brunch, and daily for dinner. Avalon Grille features American regional dishes with a seasonal approach, paired with a wo

Reviewed By lwindrow

Good enough although not worth price. Service fine. Beautiful locale but just ok food. Messed up one order and forgot appetizer. Drinks were quite yummy

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1. Steve's Steakhouse

417 Crescent Avedddd, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704 American, Steakhouse, Seafood, Soups Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +1 310-510-0333 http://www.stevessteakhouse.com/
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4 based on 1336 reviews

Steve's Steakhouse

Reviewed By 118alisonp

Our last night there and we had no reservations. Just happened upon Steve's and what a wonderful choice. Food is delectable, and, although there were some technology issues that evening, the service staff overcame any wait or hiccup and made the evening even better! It's a must-do if on the island! Dear Guest,I am glad our 'hiccups' didn't interfere with you having a wonderful experience and dining with us was the perfect finale to your stay on the island. It is always rewarding to receive such positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments on TripAdvisor. We value your business and appreciate you dinning with us and recommending us as a must do on the island. I hope your trip to Catalina was memorable and you will visit again sometime. We look forward to welcoming you back to the island and to Steve's. As always, it will be our pleasure to serve you.With warm regards from Catalina,Steve and Margaret Bray and our family at Steve's Steakhouse & Seafood

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