Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret
230 Crescent Avenue 310-510-0008
www.catalinahotspots.com
Located on the waterfront, Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret
has been an island tradition for over 20 years. Antonio's offers a casual,
fun atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and dinner year round. Build your
own pizza with a choice of 20 toppings, enjoy the famous Mamma Mia's Day
Old Spaghetti or one of the many pasta specials. Huge menu selection
including steaks, seafood, grilled chicken breasts, pasta & pizza, soups,
salads and a delicious dessert selection. The "Good Morning Avalon"
breakfasts can't be beat. Saddle up to the Buffalo Breath Bar, and enjoy indoor
or outdoor patio dining on Avalon bay!
Armstrong's Fish Market &
Seafood Restaurant
306 Crescent Avenue
310-510-0113
www.armstrongseafood.com
Family owned and operated since 1983, the destination for seafood dining on Catalina Island has been Armstrong's Fish Market and Seafood Restaurant. Perched over Avalon Harbor, Armstrong's offers a breath-taking view of the bay whether from their outdoor deck or dining room. We serve only the finest and freshest seafood delicacies, including in-season local lobster, swordfish, sand dabs and sea bass. Armstrong's also features mesquite-broiled Seafood, U.S.D.A. Choice steak, chicken & pasta entrees as well as fresh sashimi, clams, oysters, mussels and crab cakes. Full bar and fine wines are also part of the menu. Our fish market features the freshest fish and shellfish for you to prepare at home. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Avalon Grille
423 Crescent Avenue
310-510-7494
www.discovercatalina.com
Avalon’s newest and most exciting restaurant! Located at the foot of the Green Pier, the Avalon Grille features a unique menu of American regional dishes, a lively central bar and indoor and outdoor seating. Open seven days a week until 10:00pm.
Casino Dock Cafe
On the bay at the base of the Casino building.
310-510-2755
www.casinodockcafe.com
Where the Locals Meet to have Fun! Whether you motor in by boat or cruise in by land, the Casino Dock Cafe is the best place to catch some sun and enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch. Menu features Mexican/American with specialties including super nachos, island tacos, burgers, fish, shrimp, scallops or calamari and chips, sandwiches and more! Start your morning at the Casino Dock with fresh coffee, bayside seating and a full breakfast menu selection. Don’t miss all the fun at the one and only Pedro’s Bar with a full line of Spirited Drinks, wine, Domestic and Imported Beers. Live Music on the weekends. Open 7 Days a week for Breakfast and Lunch.
Catalina Country Club
1 Country Club Drive
310-510-7404
www.discovercatalina.com
Located five minutes and a world away from the center of town, the Catalina Country Club is Avalon's premier dining facility. The former spring training headquarters to William Wrigley Jr,'s Chicago Cub's is now open to the public. Lovely surroundings, exceptional service, and modern American fare, create an experience unparalleled on the island. The Country Club's property boasts signature cocktails, draft beer, fine wine, dinner and/or appetizers served in the casual pub where local photographs and Cub's memorabilia adorn the walls.
Decanso Beach Club
1 Descanso Way - Descanso Bay
310-510-7410
www.discovercatalina.com
Located
just past the Casino building, featuring upgraded furnishings, fire rings
on the beach, private cabana and chaise lounge rentals. This outdoor restaurant
and bar is Avalon’s only cocktail and food service on the beach. Put
your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand. Enjoy massages, kayaking,
snorkeling, Snuba and the new Zip Line Eco Tour. 310-510-7410 www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com
El Galleon Restaurant
411 Crescent Avenue
310-510-1188
www.catalinahotspots.com
Located on the beach, El Galleon is the place for steaks, fresh
fish and prime rib. We feature USDA choice steaks corn fed and aged 21 days,
live Maine and local lobster, fresh abalone and applewood smoked BBQ ribs.
You'll experience a touch of the Big Easy at El Galleon with our festive atmosphere,
full bar and live karaoke in the afternoon and late into the evening. Serving
lunch and dinner year round, we also offer a large selection of appetizers
and outdoor patio seating with a view of the bay! Since 1967, El Galleon has
been the top choice for good food and fun times.
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant
111 Claressa Avenue
310-510-1772
www.catalinahotspots.com
Mi Casita is Avalon's authentic Mexican Restaurant, serving traditional Mexican
breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Our menu includes everything from Mesquite
BBQ Chicken or Ribs to steaks and seafood and all the traditional favorites.
We offer a large selection of appetizers as well as a kids menu. Home to the
original Cazuela, Mi Casita also serves the best margaritas in town! The upstairs
glass enclosed courtyard offers a unique place to dine or hold a private party.
Our courtyard features a fountain, glass ceilings, antique jukebox and bar.
Our authentic Mexican food, good service and colorful ambience brings visitors
back again and again.
Original
Antonio’s Pizzeria & Deli
114 Sumner Avenue
310-510-0060
www.catalinahotspots.com
Step back into an authentic 50s-style pizzeria and deli at Original Antonio's, located a 1/2 block from the bay. Crispy crusted pizza oozing with cheese, red checkered table cloths and the best music from the 1950s make Original Antonio's a favorite local place to go in Avalon. Pizzas, pastas, salads, soups and hot and cold sub sandwiches all to eat in our nostalgic dining room or take it to go. We serve beer and wine and best of all pizza by the slice! For 30 years, Original Antonio's Pizzeria & Deli has been a favorite spot for lunch and dinner year round.
Original Jack’s Country Kitchen & Avalon Bakery and Donut
Shop
118 Catalina Avenue
310-510-1308
www.catalinahotspots.com
Serving Tasty and Delicious Burgers, Fries and Pies For a good meal in Avalon
head on over to Original Jack’s Country Kitchen, located at 118 Sumner
Avenue – just a few steps up from the pier. Not only does it serve the
heartiest, “like mom used to make” food, the atmosphere and décor
is bright and nostalgic. Original Jack’s is open from 6:00 a.m. to 3
p.m. for breakfast (served until 3pm daily), lunch and desserts. The restaurant
proudly features fresh eggs from cage-free hens, Jidori free-range chicken,
Kobe beef and Niman Ranch beef and pork. Another delightful feature is the
fresh baked breads, cakes and pies, made daily at its adjoining bakery. Reminiscent
of an old-fashioned diner, Original Jack’s also serves malts, shakes,
hot fudge sundaes and banana splits.
Ristorante Villa Portofino
101 Crescent Avenue
310-510-2009
www.RistoranteVillaPortofino.com
Ristorante Villa Portofino features Italian and Continental specialties crafted from the finest ingredients. Our Tuscan-inspired dining room has become the island's premier dining destination. Unique pastas, the finest steaks and the freshest seafood are complimented by a wide range of appetizers and desserts. Nightly specials spotlight our chefs' talents and creativity. Dining is also available on our ocean-view patio. A full bar and extensive wine list will please the most discriminating palate. Open for dinner at 5p.m. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more.
Steve’s Steakhouse
417 Crescent Avenue
310-510-0333
www.StevesSteakhouse.com
Step up to Steve's where Surf meets Turf. Avalon's only classic
steakhouse, located on the waterfront with breath-taking harbor views from
our upstairs windows, specializes in Omaha corn-fed Choice beef and fresh
local seafood. Chef's specials, homemade desserts and an extensive international
wine list compliment their established menu of steaks, chops and shellfish.
Steve greets customers like family and oversees the friendliest service staff
in town. No wonder they are a local favorite! Open 7 days a week lunch and
dinner. Full bar, reservations accepted, group rates available. Located Upstairs
Steps from the Green Pier. Zagat rated/AAA approved.
The Landing Bar
& Grill
Located at the El Encanto Marketplace on the corner Marilla & Crescent
Avenue
310-510-1474
www.catalinalanding.com
The Landing is located in the historic El Encanto Marketplace. Constructed in 1931, the El Encanto (the enchanted), originated as a replica of a colonial Mexican pueblo. The Landing occupies a small hillside with spectacular views of Avalon Harbor from the outside terraces, and a fabulous central courtyard complete with a fountain and fringed with palm trees. Their menu is filled with a variety of specialties that The Landing has perfected. From fresh seafood, gourmet pizzas, pastas, to authentic Mexican food, as well as some of the best appetizers on the Island. They also have a large selection of microbrew beers as well as a full bar.
