Best Fun Restaurants in Catalina Island

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1. M Restaurant

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Catalina Island

Booked 7 times today

Enjoy a memorable island dinner or event on our oceanfront patio, elegant dining room, or charming courtyard. Waterfront dining with an Italian flair featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and local seafood, we offer a selection of unique appetizers, pastas and desserts with wine pairings and signature cocktails.

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2. El Galleon- Avalon

4.0

Excellent(24)

Price: Moderate

• American • Catalina Island

Booked 2 times today

El Galleon is an American fine dining spot on Catalina Island that offers delicious steaks, lobsters, and more in a casual setting that is perfect for lunch or a nice dinner out. This location frequently hosts special events, and always has great deals on mixed drinks at the bar for happy hour.El Galleon's menu starts with appetizers like grilled artichoke or scallop chowder. Guests can try the local favorite luau pork barbecue ribs, served with onion rings, or go for a delicious meal of lobster, king crab, rib eye or prime rib. The sunset menu at El Galleon is a prix fixe menu that includes all the local favorites with delicious sides, freshly baked bread and an ice cream sundae.

3. Topside by NDMK

3.9

Excellent(2)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Catalina Island

Booked 3 times today

Enjoy one of our signature cocktails while taking in the harbor views from our open roof top! If you are looking for a nice romantic dinner, come join us on our art gallery floor and look out over Avalon bay!

4. The Lobster Trap

(0)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Catalina Island

Offering great value, The Lobster Trap is a bustling restaurant that serves local seafood and pasta in a casual space. This restaurant also features a full bar with a fine selection of draft beers. Menu highlights include the clam chowder, bacon-wrapped scallops and the seafood pasta. Patrons rave about the restaurant's quick service and the delicious appetizers. In addition to seafood, The Lobster Trap offers land-based menu items, like the fettuccine alfredo with chicken or grilled steak.Located on the corner of 3rd and Catalina Streets, The Lobster Trap is a popular neighborhood restaurant. It features a fun nautical theme and is open until midnight, making it an ideal pick for late dining.

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5. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 252 times today

Élephante is a fun place because it transports you to the Southern Mediterranean with its stunning ocean views and sunsets. The ambiance is described as 'spectacular' and 'wonderful' by reviewers. It's a place to unwind, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even dance the night away. It's a 'go-to' for visitors and locals alike, and a place where 'a tranquil afternoon drink can turn into a memorable dinner or a late-night dance.'

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6. Ocean 48 - Newport

4.9

Exceptional(456)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Newport Beach

Booked 136 times today

The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.

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7. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens

4.8

Exceptional(11352)

Price: Expensive

• American • Corona del Mar

Booked 141 times today

We are excited for your visit, and welcome you to experience our beautiful outdoor dining room in Newport Beach. That being said we are outdoors and encourage all guest to dress appropriate to the season. We have added a beautiful heated covered awning for the winter months. We offer blankets for sale that can be kept, or left behind and donated to a local charity we support. We will still be requesting a two hour dinning limit per visit.Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens offers the freshest, locally sourced , seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine paired with exclusive wines and craft cocktails and beers. Located on a seven acre home and garden center in the heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, Farmhouse provides a dining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else and can be quite romantic. What sets us apart is the unparalleled beauty of Rogers Gardens combined perfectly with a unique cuisine created by Chef Rich Mead.

8. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8224)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 167 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

9. Nobu Newport

4.7

Exceptional(2512)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 79 times today

Nobu Newport Beach is now open for in person dining, in addition to takeout and delivery! If you are unable to book a reservation for a specific time, please call the restaurant directly.To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks. ----------------------------------------Nobu Newport Beach, located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, will serve Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned signature cuisine such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso with incredible views of the Newport Harbor.Designed by Studio PCH, Nobu Newport Beach has been crafted with their signature aesthetic of comfort and refined details in mind, to create a simple and elegant atmosphere. Guests will be able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in the two-story space and will have access to the bar & l

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10. Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8

Exceptional(10396)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Newport Beach

Booked 63 times today

Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United StatesThe Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers. The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.

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Karenvip
Los Angeles •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Elephante was the ideal setting today for a table outside in the sun facing the Pacific Ocean. Staff were welcoming, professional , and knowledgeable about the menu choices. So many tempting menu items. The Shrimp Appetizer was perfectly grilled with a lively, spicy sauce. DELISH! Enjoyed the pizza with Pork, Proscuito, and Honey. Thin crust with lots of flavors. The Bloody Mary came with attractive garnishes and the Arnold Palmers were expertly mixed. Tiramisu was very fresh and tasty. All in all a PERFECTO lunch. Can't wait to return.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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carolvip
Idaho •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Great meal, service and location. Would definitely go back
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M RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Catalina Island
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4.4
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Gregg
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 21, 2024
Very good food and convenient location. Service was wonderful and the food was very filling.
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El Galleon- AvalonPrice: Moderate• American• Catalina Island
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Randy
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
The view is priceless from their upstairs patio. You get a full view of the town, harbor and the grand casino. My wife and I had the portobello mushroom burger, and they were amazing. Great taste, and very filling. It’s the only restaurant on open table. Their sister restaurant has a bigger sushi and fish menu. We were there last December and the food was out of this world.
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Topside by NDMKPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Catalina Island
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3.9

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1. M Restaurant

2. El Galleon- Avalon

3. Topside by NDMK

4. The Lobster Trap

5. Élephante Santa Monica

6. Ocean 48 - Newport

7. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens

8. Bestia

9. Nobu Newport

10. Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

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