Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Avalon

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Toyon Grill
Toyon Grill
89/100 (116 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Bar
Barbecue
Pub
Brew Pub
Barbecue
American
American
Cafe
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"This is a great location at the end of the strip near the mole. Great views and decent prices with friendly staff. Some of the food was really good..."
Shawn Shepherd
"Excellent counter order place for breakfast. I had the Aussie scramble and my son had the Greek yogurt bowl. Both were great. The staff was very..."
Robert Christiansen
"Had a beautiful view on the roof top!! The food was so good too!!! It was our last dinner in Catalina before our boat out and it was a great end to..."
Megan Pittman
"Our wedding event location was Toyon Grill & Event Center. It was incredible! The food was delicious - our guests said it was the best they had at a..."
Ceci Nakamura
"Great place to come for breakfast after a long day of island exploration. Definitely, recommend the avocado toast bacon and egg. Very delicious...."
Hack Ly
"Full bar, great staff, good food and the best part is the outdoor seating with a great view of the Main Street and marina. They have seating on the..."
Xplor Fitness
"Didn’t get to eat here but just a heads up to anyone looking to visit, Tonyon Grill & Cafe is closed until mid-January. Nice views from the 2nd..."
Taty G
"Delicious food, amazing food, and great coffee, including nitro. Plus your money goes to a good cause, the Catalina Conservancy, which takes care of..."
good juju
"Liked the location, excellent table service, big shout-out to the staff who helped make it memorable, good..."
Rob Cooke
"Great food and views! The Bloody Mary could have used a little more garnish and spice but they were good overall. I got the scramble with mushrooms..."
Deitra Hickey
"They have a nice patio. The fish tacos and hummus plate were A+. Good setting for a casual drink or..."
Akshay Jawharkar
"A beautiful view of such a pristine place. A great place for an afternoon get together snack and chat. Thoroughly love this island and its..."
Tom Freeman
"This restaurant has a wonderful view, and the staff form this place made our day…….. service is very..."
Daniel Andres Vega Castro
"Only place accepts reservation for group of 20 or more in Avalon, Catalina island. Wonderful view of Avalon and food is quite good with excellent..."
Khanh Do
"Great refreshing meal after the Eco Tour. Pulled pork was delicious as were the fish tacos. Nice to get 10% off as well with tour ticket stubs. ..."
Kevin Williams
Luau Larry's
Luau Larry's
88/100 (1613 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Cheeseburger
Swordfish
Burger
Burrito
Hamburgers
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Clam Chowder
Oyster
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perhaps you could call it poor man’s surf & turf, but I ordered ahi poke plus a burger, and I chose well. The food was excellent! Great..."
Mark Absher
"Go get your wiki whacked at luau Larry’s!! We did and it was such a pleasant surprise for both of us! Ha Our drinks were reasonably priced and the..."
Beauty Ignites
"The restaurant is conveniently located off the main street on Catalina. The seared ahi tuna salad was decent. I expected a wider variety of options..."
Bill Wang
"Good food and a fun vibe. Located right on the main waterfront in Avalon. The club sandwich is great. Have a drink and people watch from a table..."
Angela Ring
"It wasn’t busy when we went, but Jose made an effort to make it as fun as possible for us. He definitely made our time memorable there! He was very..."
Taylor T
"Ready in 20min. Food was okay, not great. I ordered sidewinder fries but got curly fries. Bread bowl was good. Got a mountain of ketchup packets..."
Wren Ewing
"My review is based on my experience of ordering drinks at Luau Larry's. We did not order any food while we were here. Stopped by on Sunday night and..."
Jane Mathias
"Loved this place! This was my first time in Avalon and loved the atmosphere in this place as I was looking around to decide which place to go into I..."
Luis
"Best place to eat on this island! Loved the vibe and the drinks. Gave us a table right when we walk through the..."
Lorrin Sevilla
"The drinks are amazing. I wish I could have order more but I had to drive. My calamari was cooked perfectly. My friend said the burger tasted good. I..."
naylea hernandez
"Double Ls as my family calls it Never disappoints. It can be a party atmosphere but the food is Super Tasty...when I go over for the day, my wife..."
Richard Gentile
"Great view from the bar. Lots of great choices for drinks. Make sure to get the Wiki Wacker and talk to Jonny (Larry Jr.) the..."
Steve Capuano
"Luau Larrys is what every island "joint" should be. The prices are very reasonable, especially when compared to the other establishments on the..."
Scot
"This place has a great deal on their swordfish tacos. Great flavors and a wonderful, chicken-like texture. Other things are more expensive, but I..."
Ryan Johnson
"Very good food and service.. A must..."
Jeff Caplan
Marlin Club
Marlin Club
86/100 (416 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Café
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Probably the only dive in Avalon but this is a solid one. This bar is popular among both tourists and locals. The beer selections are bit limited but..."
Margaret Wilson
"I had the best time partying here with friends. Beers are reasonable, atmosphere is super friendly and the service was great. I missed the Live music..."
Allen Watson
"I have such a tremendous adoration for this sweet little ditty of a place. Kind service, cozy folks and a close knit vibration greets you as soon as..."
Simantha Karp
"It had beers and cocktails here. Great staff and the service was phenomenal even when really annoying loud groups came in. I was so impressed with..."
Rachel Cunningham
"Stopped in back in 2007. Stopped in again last week Dec 6th 2022. The place has not changed a bit! Drink specials, $5 tap beers, $10 margaritas...."
Jeff Dietrich
"Visited the Marlin Club during our recent trip. Haven't been there in 30 years! It is an awesome local bar that is entertaining for locals and..."
Jody Hitchman
"A nice cozy local bar, very casual, friendly bartenders. A local "Cheers' like hangout where every local knows each other. Best of all...good tasty..."
Odette Nudera
"Must Go. Great people, Stiff drink, Good..."
JAMI SEPULVEDA
"Visited the Marlin on a Saturday night with my crew of sea men. There were crowds from all walks of life. The most lively of the bar (outside of the..."
maxx freedman
"We have been going to the Marlin club with every visit to the Island. Marlin has a great bunch of employees! all friendly and a little crazy. If..."
Ron WOODGEARD
Circle Tavern
Circle Tavern
82/100 (170 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The swordfish dish was delicious! Drinks were really good too, I recommend The Avalonian. Service was great..."
Marilyn Porras Gómez
"Had a great time coming here despite the weather being a bit cold. It got packed around 1130pm and there was a couple good bands playing. All in all..."
Rick S.
"This place is one of our favorites and we are frequent guests. Erica was a great server. We had a lovely table outside and enjoyed our meal. The chef..."
Kathleen Roberson
"Had a meet and greet for a friend's wedding next day. Bartenders were in top of everything. No empty glasses. Food was good..."
Colleen Hoffman
"Had a fabulous flatbread at the bar and the other food items I saw being served looked just as yummy. Service was fast and server checked in..."
Kelly Diller
"Sat outside on the patio with our two younger kids. Food was brought out quickly and was really delicious! I had the braised pork BBQ sliders and the..."
Kiel Drake
"This is a cool little spot where locals go. If you have ever seen the TV show Cheers, this is it. People have sat in the same bar stool for..."
Avalon/Stone Harbor Real Estate
"Very good food very good service just thought there was a little too much old bay on the beach..."
Ryan Wellock
"Good food. Nice staff. Cold..."
Nate Laverty
"Awesome place for happy hour. Bartender was on point and food was on par (meatloaf). Will definitely come back here..."
Sophornara “Sope” Prak
"Great little bar with simple yet tasty foods all made fresh and from scratch. Casual and relaxed atmosphere with quick and friendly..."
Jeremy Einhorn
"Great food, wait staff friendly. We were seated outside quickly. Wonderful day in..."
V.
"Try the hand cut..."
John Burke
"Crazy awesome good.time....the new.layout is..."
Michael Mazzoni
"Great Place for a drink and delicious meal! Staff is..."
Ernesto Fuller
Avalon Brew Pub
Avalon Brew Pub
78/100 (1287 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab
Sandwiches
Fish
Scallops
Burger
Pork
Calamari
Fish & chips
Salmon
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish Taco
Tacos
Dumplings
Pancakes
Pretzel
Omelette
Pasta
Cheesesteak
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Wings
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing service and excellent food! They were booked and we didn't have reservations and they squeezed us in and gave us fast service and the food..."
Amy Moser
"Group of 6 went for lunch, everyone enjoyed their meal and even better, as we went during their 'soft opening' received our Appy/Salad and..."
Mickey Kephart Haney
"Amazing staff and manager and the beer was really impressive..."
Amanda E. Macaulay
"First time at the Brew Pub and we loved it. Great food and atmosphere!! Can't wait to return!! Definitely a must try if you have not already done..."
Mary Pratico
"Loved the crab cake sandwich and the Beach Bum Belgium...great way to celebrate my..."
MaryBeth Lees
"Great place. Make reservations because they are busy. Food is delicious. Cool..."
Brian Mikus
"We enjoyed everything about this place. We wish the weather would have been nicer so we could hang outside, but everything was comfortable inside...."
Laura West
"Enjoyed the location very close to the beach outdoor venue on the sands. Also a huge indoor restaurant nicely decorated. Beer was good, the grilled..."
James Merrell-Thomas
"Food was great, just like last year. Couple of servers didn't seem too happy, though. Our server was very friendly, but by his own admission, ..."
Keith Smith
"The service and food were both very good and everything was quick and efficient. Our bartender Nick was friendly and greeted us as soon as we sat..."
Mark Cannon
"If you are craving a delicious pretzel and cold beer this is the place! Plenty of other menu items to choose from too. The decor is well appointed..."
Bonnie H
"Excellent fish tacos, served at lunch and dinner. The menu is subtle that it's also available at lunch. Crab cake sandwich is thick and well..."
Christopher Thompson
"My friends and I came into town for a girls weekend and stumbled upon this spot when searching for a good place to grab beers, sandwiches, and..."
Jessica Harris
"Upscale place to eat. Little pricey but no complaints other than that. Good selection of micro brew beers. See our travel youtube channel called..."
Anthony McCool
"Has a limited food menu, but every item is cooked to perfection. Great beer selection, along with wine and cocktails. Has a bar, and on site..."
John N
"Food and service were exceptional! Our waitress, Sue, was a gem. Pretzels are a must try. Best I ever..."
Jennifer Adams
"The Mahi Mahi fish tacos were delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken breast with Brussel sprouts. I tried the Chils Pils beer and loved it. Sue was..."
Joseph Manini
"Stopped off for a drink after a walk on the beach and realized that I was here 14 years ago for my brother’s wedding. Back then it was called The..."
The GOOD Now
"Visited for lunch and everything was great! We tried the burgers, Bavarian pretzel and summer salad. Everyone enjoyed their choice. The atmosphere..."
Jaime MacEwen
"My Grammy and I had a great dinner tonight at the Avalon Brew Pub! It’s Super Bowl Sunday so we sported our Eagles green but got gifted awesome..."
Becki Geiger
"The beer they made was not my fav but they have other micro and some standard major beers if you don't care for theirs. Food was very good as was..."
Scott Z
The Sandbar Village
The Sandbar Village
77/100 (153 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon PO Boy
The Power Salad
Pepperoni
Coconut Shrimp
Fish Tacos
Crab Nachos
Jumbo Chicken Wings
The Impossible Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had great food and beers here on a Wednesday night. Loved the band playing and the whole atmosphere there. Would highly..."
Brooke Riester
"Is was the most incredible spot with something for everyone at any age. Great crowd for reggae on the beach. Absolutely will be back to do it all..."
Ortelligence LLC
"Great outdoor location with excellent service. Come right off the beach for a touch of class and some spirits. Some of the best entertainment can be..."
Michael Mazzoni
"Great atmosphere with fire pits and outdoor..."
Dan Torino
"The bartenders are always friendly and give great..."
Keith Heller
"Absolutely love this place! Came here for the first time the other week, and I’ve been coming back since! This place is soo cuter and very..."
Julia
"This is the best Jersey Shore experience. Food is great, atmosphere is great and drinks are great!! It’s right by the beach and our favorite place..."
The Nagda Family
"A lively little hideaway on the edge of Avalon's beautiful beach. Great Live Entertainment. Parking can be an issue because the place gets crowded...."
Jay Farmer
"Always a great spot to go to at the shore! Had a great band this past Sunday night too. I think our bartender was Tim and he was great! Went with..."
Lori Gebert
"Bartenders are awesome and atmosphere is great! Used to be more affordable before changing over to new name, but understandable being on 7 mile..."
Mike Elliott
"Laid back . Good quick bar foods. Chill atmosphere.. fire pits plenty of seating. 2 bars. Consistently made drinks. Great after season time to go...."
cedar lane
"The atmosphere is great. It feels like you are away on an island. They've got their act together. Lots of wait staff. Food is good and comes out..."
Joe Pellegrini
"The Sandbar is a hidden jem in Avalon. Part of the Icons hotel, the bar offers access to a beach bar that is not actually right on the beach, so you..."
Vess Malinov
Whitebrier Restaurant
Whitebrier Restaurant
73/100 (291 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Bar
Pub
Sushi
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Crab
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our second visit to the Whitebrier. Get better every time. There is a vibrant outdoor patio that brings a lot of energy and music. We sat in the..."
David Reisner
"Dave and I chose to have a wedding at the shore. Instead of choosing the “typical” wedding venue, we chose The Whitebrier in Avalon, NJ, a..."
Danielle Dudzic
"The restaurant has multiple beautiful venues both indoor and outdoor. The Chilean seabass was $40 and it came with a salad: but also, it was cooked..."
Matthew Smith
"Waitress are slow need a 16 year old waiter. Got a waiter out here he’s amazing change my mind 5 star not 2 star. Overall food is great and the..."
Big Pahv
"We had a large party. Went on Sunday. So laid back. The food was..."
Andrew Murray
"Sat at the bar and had a great..."
Richard Fitzpatrick
"Very good but pricey. The sushi was quite delicious although nearly double what you can expect to pay at similar establishments that are not near the..."
Jason Kinner
"The sushi was really delicious. We enjoyed the night time dance club atmosphere. I wish the DJ was a bit better at mixing one song into the next...."
Devan Smith
"Never disappoints as I usually make a few trips here every summer. Recently tried the tuna burrito and I have to say it was one of the best burritos..."
greg noll
"I was there for a Surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. The food was fantastic and the service was great. I would highly recommend having..."
ELIZABETH Grove
"Amazing food, best sushi on the east coast, most courteous wait staff, great live music, weekend dj's are awesome. Most friendly bouncers I've ever..."
Angry Manduke
Catalina Cantina
Catalina Cantina
70/100 (786 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Taco salad
Cheeseburger and Fries
corona
Soft Tacos
Ceviche
Fried Clams
Modelo Negra
Skillet Nachos
Tapas
Happy Hour Margaritas
Fish Taco
Buffalo Milk Drink
Tacos
Margarita & Old Fashion
Stake Burrito
Burrito
Nachos
Fish
Bloody Mary
Burger
Chicken Burger
Chicken Quesadilla
Shrimp Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Bar
Latin
Spanish
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Got the deviled eggs, the street corn dip, bison burger, buffalo milk with some friends, and we just chilled at the window seats, people watching...."
Alisandra Wederich
"Delicious food and excellent atmosphere. This is the best place to eat on the island for sure. The portions are huge and the price is not very high...."
Serenity “SerenitySongWriter”
"The potato taquitos are awesome! Carnitas tacos were tasty..."
Cristina
"Favorite Restaurant on the island! services was the best we’ve experienced here. As well as the food was amazing we came in late just super..."
Perla Medina
"We Had the fish and chips. They were properly prepared and cooked just right, golden not brown! It was a quick stop but from our experience the staff..."
Eric Lawrence
"Good restaurant. Good customer service. Delicious burgers. I had the bacon avocado burger, it was delicious! Delicious steak fries! Had the..."
Theresa Moore
"The food was amazing the service was better. They did not rush us but were very attentive. Drinks were superb and were never empty. We would never..."
JEFFREY Smith
"Great bartender, food looks good (bit didn't eat, no eating yet) Definitely taking care of guests (different to where we were before..."
Dominik Haering
"Such amazing food! Honestly some of the best food I have had while being on the island, their portions are great for the price and their food is..."
Ketch Johnson
"Great mexican food with a fantastic view. They have a happy hour from 3-5pm with $3 domestic beers and $4 margaritas (not the flavored varieties..."
Bryce Bertola
"Here on a late dinner, food was great big plates that can serve two. The Quezadilla was very cheeze and chicken tasted good, my wife got the shrimp..."
Joe
"I Love this place! My absolute favorite places to eat on this Island. Their Cantina Wings are just beautiful and the seasoning is spicy but..."
Brandon Baker
"Server was good, appetizer and drinks were good, but manager or owners attitude towards not spending enough money..."
Martha Almazan
"Amazing food, gigantic burritos! The guacamole was fresh and delicious. Get the carne asada burrito, it's..."
Elizabeth Billinger