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A giant fish hangs from the ceiling at this casual seafood eatery with a casual menu & vibe.
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 128 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
Phone: (310) 510-8585
Website: http://www.catalinalobstertrap.com/
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Reviews
Phoebe Huang
This place was really mid tbh. The oysters didn’t seem very fresh and I’ve definitely had better. Clam chowder was extremely thick and not soup-y. The calamari was decent, and the lobster rolls were pretty good. Could have definitely done without the tacos (though the grilled shrimp in the tacos were not bad). Blackened sea bass was also overdone. Overall, it’s probably your typical vacation food, but coming from LA, it doesn’t meet great food standards unfortunately. Not great but not horrible 🙂
… moreQ. G
This was my first lunch on the island. The food was decent, and the atmosphere was relaxing, but the bill automatically included an 18% gratuity. While I was willing to pay the tip, I strongly disliked this mandatory tipping policy. Furthermore, even though the tip was already included, the bill still had a separate option for adding a tip, and the waiter didn’t mention it. This made me feel like they were trying to subtly charge extra, which significantly diminished my overall experience.
… moreElizabeth Dickens
The service was great the atmosphere nice however I had the misfortune of finding a hair in my food. The tried to correct by 50% the dish i ordered. I had the veggie scramble which was swimming in oil which defeats the purpose of egg white. Dishes were good portion size, served hot with substitutions as requested. My guest had chorizo & eggs which she enjoyed.
… moreJaime Killion
We stopped by The Lobster Trap during a day trip to Avalon from our cruise and it did not disappoint! We came specifically for the lobster roll and it was absolutely delicious!! It was totally worth the stop. The staff was wonderful and very friendly, even with kids in tow. The decorations and atmosphere were on point and added to the fun Catalina vibe. A wonderful find in Avalon! Food and service were great so I highly recommend!
… moreForOurDog
Do not trust the gluten-free menu, there was too much cross-contamination and we physically paid for it all night.
Second ask the MP (market price) of your entree before you order a meal, please learn from our mistakes.
Service was great and made up for a poor meal. Candi was able to efficiently focus her time on each of the tables in the packed house.
Now to the meals. A lobster roll on a GF bun was a complete miss. The lobster was somehow over cooked and rubbery in some pieces and undercooked and raw/stringy at the other end of the same piece, without a properly cooked area falling somewhere in the middle. $32 for a few pieces of lobster was not worth the MP.
Our fish ceviche was mildly ok and mostly consistent. Flavoring was poor and the like somehow got watered down. This may have been a factor in the post-meal toilet runs, but the prime culprit was cross contamination. DO NOT eat the corn chips, they are fried and baked in the same oil as wheat flour products.
… moreSecond ask the MP (market price) of your entree before you order a meal, please learn from our mistakes.
Service was great and made up for a poor meal. Candi was able to efficiently focus her time on each of the tables in the packed house.
Now to the meals. A lobster roll on a GF bun was a complete miss. The lobster was somehow over cooked and rubbery in some pieces and undercooked and raw/stringy at the other end of the same piece, without a properly cooked area falling somewhere in the middle. $32 for a few pieces of lobster was not worth the MP.
Our fish ceviche was mildly ok and mostly consistent. Flavoring was poor and the like somehow got watered down. This may have been a factor in the post-meal toilet runs, but the prime culprit was cross contamination. DO NOT eat the corn chips, they are fried and baked in the same oil as wheat flour products.
Jagadeesh Rahul
A great place to catch some good seafood. Their ambience is great and their service is amicable. We got lobster roll, fish tacos, and clam chowder. The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful. The fish tacos was fresh and juicy and the lobster roll was fresh and juicy. It was hot lobster roll with sourdough with coleslaw. The coleslaw was also fresh and crunchy. The meat was soft and tender. Overall had a great time here.
… moreChristy Harris
We loved the lobster trap so much that we had to take a second trip there to eat. The food is so good! Clam chowder was great. Lobster roll was on point. The fish tacos were so big!
… moreChris Hall
Food was fantastic. Great service. No need to look further. Just eat here. Pic of swordfish collar. So good, tasted like fried chicken but fish.
… moreTim Harrison
We have been coming over to Catalina on my friend’s sailboat for some time. This is the first time we have come to this place. It is now our new place to hang. Great food, great atmosphere, awesome service. Super happy we found the Lobster Trap.
… moreKelly Elsasser
Went to Catalina for the half marathon and this restaurant was highly recommended to use. It was the perfect place for pre race food! The food was amazing, I had shrimp pasta. The atmosphere was welcoming and so was the friendly staff. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that goes to Catalina.
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