Waterfront American eatery & bar has both indoor & outdoor bayside seating plus live music & more.
Hours
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Rev. Reviews
Amazing birthday dinner. It was truly a perfect night. The octopus, halibut, and steak were all superb. This restaurant took care of us so well. Shout out to bartender Aaron who was so attentive and met our energy tonight.
We would highly recommend!
… moreWe would highly recommend!
Nicole A
We went to Avalon Grill for a birthday dinner, we were there for extended birthday weekend. The place was busy, likely due to the race the following morning but we were sat right away. Our waitress, Sara, was absolutely amazing. She was very friendly, gave us some history of Catalina Island, some recommendations on where to visit and offered recommendations from the menu. We had such a lovely experience, we absolutely loved Sara and nearly went back just to get that service again. We will definitely come back next visit to the island, Sara is an absolute gem, wonderful location right on the Main Street with ocean views. Couldn’t have asked for a better place or service. Also, complimentary popcorn is pretty darn good!
… moreGABRIEL JESÚS HERRERA
The food was incredible! The service was excellent, with a great atmosphere all around. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the staff’s recommendations were spot on. The drinks were simply amazing! Highly recommended.
… moreZan Lee
Visiting Avalon for an extended weekend for my birthday so we decided to give Avalon Grille a try for dinner and had a very nice experience. They don’t take reservations, like most restaurants on Catalina, but there was no wait when we arrived at 5:30 and were able to be seated right away. All the staff that we encountered, including our server, were very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast. You can tell the inside has been recently remodeled, and there is a large oval bar in the middle of the restaurant with TVs around it so this would be really nice place to have dinner and/or drinks.
As a few reviews mentioned, it is a bit pricey, but not overly so. It’s less than you would spend at a lot of restaurants in West LA so I feel that it is fair, especially given it’s proximity to the water. They have a lot of great dishes on the menu so it took a minute to decide what I wanted to order. For my meal, I decided to start with the Watermelon Feta Salad and really enjoyed it. It was a good size portion and would be easy to split between two people, but it’s also the perfect amount for one person if you’re hungry. For my entrée, I chose the Whole Branzino and really liked it. I get Branzino often so I’ve tried it all over California, and beyond, and I can say that this is a good version. It did have quite a few bones in it, but that’s what you get when you do a Whole Branzino. The side succotash was really nice and overall it was very good.
Given the limited options in Avalon, I would say this is one of the best places to grab dinner and certainly has an amazing location. I would recommend and would try it again next time I’m on the island.
… moreAs a few reviews mentioned, it is a bit pricey, but not overly so. It’s less than you would spend at a lot of restaurants in West LA so I feel that it is fair, especially given it’s proximity to the water. They have a lot of great dishes on the menu so it took a minute to decide what I wanted to order. For my meal, I decided to start with the Watermelon Feta Salad and really enjoyed it. It was a good size portion and would be easy to split between two people, but it’s also the perfect amount for one person if you’re hungry. For my entrée, I chose the Whole Branzino and really liked it. I get Branzino often so I’ve tried it all over California, and beyond, and I can say that this is a good version. It did have quite a few bones in it, but that’s what you get when you do a Whole Branzino. The side succotash was really nice and overall it was very good.
Given the limited options in Avalon, I would say this is one of the best places to grab dinner and certainly has an amazing location. I would recommend and would try it again next time I’m on the island.
Brenda Young
We couldn’t find any place open to eat the first night we arrived at Catalina, so we were thrilled when Avalon Grille was open!
Then we just continued to be delighted – Jimmy was our server and was amazing ! He recommended the gnocchi and it was chuck full of healthy vegetables and the noodles were made from scratch and were so fresh and delicious !
He also recommended the Sunny day which was a light and fresh summery sparkling drink that I absolutely loved ! The kitchen had made a wrong drink for someone so he graciously gave that to my husband as well!
We loved the desserts Jimmy recommended as well ! He also had some fun drone tips to tell my husband about and was great to talk to! We highly recommend Jimmy and Avalon Grille 🙂
… moreThen we just continued to be delighted – Jimmy was our server and was amazing ! He recommended the gnocchi and it was chuck full of healthy vegetables and the noodles were made from scratch and were so fresh and delicious !
He also recommended the Sunny day which was a light and fresh summery sparkling drink that I absolutely loved ! The kitchen had made a wrong drink for someone so he graciously gave that to my husband as well!
We loved the desserts Jimmy recommended as well ! He also had some fun drone tips to tell my husband about and was great to talk to! We highly recommend Jimmy and Avalon Grille 🙂
Maureen Jennings
This was the best restaurant that we found in Avalon! The happy hour is fantastic and the food and drinks were delicious. It was interesting that nobody mentioned it when we asked for recommendations, but we were so happy to find it.
… moreChris Manning
We stopped into the Avalon Grill as another restaurant had a 45 minute wait and we just didn’t want to wait that long. I am glad that happened because we all enjoyed the lovely atmosphere, impeccable service, and the delicious entrees that were available. It was also very interesting to get habinaro seasoned popcorn while we waited for our main courses. Pro tip: they do not take reservations so get there a tad bit early for your evening meal. Overall great experience and loved feeling the fresh ocean breeze flowing through the restaurant.
… moreOsric Randolph
The ambiance, the atmosphere, and food. They all tie in together to contribute to the cohesiveness of the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised with the popcorn while you wait. The grilled Octopus is a must try, succulent, juicy, and flavorful. Although I wish they had a bone in steak the food was on point.
… moreFernanda Ventura
Came here on a small getaway and food was amazing! The aguachile quattro was divine, small serving but packed with flavor! If you come here you need to get that as an appetizer. The meats were very delicious and juicy, vegetables roasted beautifully and flavorful. Service was outstanding, very attentive. The ambience was amazing as well. Definitely coming back! Would recommend.
… moreJason Hoffer
Had a great meal here our last night in Catalina. Our server (forgot her name) was very sweet and personable and engaging with our two kids. It was my daughter’s 10th birthday and she surprised her with cake and a candle. The food was very good as well and the vibe is upscale but not stuffy.
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