El Galleon Restaurant & Bar

Iconic 52-Year-Old Catalina Island Restaurant El Galleon Has New Ownership | Eater LA

"A 52-year-old institution on Catalina Island, El Galleon is one of Avalon’s oldest and most beloved restaurants. It was sold last month to Newport Beach–based Bluewater Grill, which also owns Bluewater Avalon (a one-minute walk away); the new owners plan to make few changes while upgrading the space and are working with original owners Jack and Nora Tucey to preserve the restaurant’s vibe, keep staff, and retain the old-school menu of steak, prime rib, burgers, chicken, salads, and local fish. The restaurant closed for minor repairs from May 6 through May 10 and is open now, but new owners Jimmy Ulcickas, Richard Staunton, and investors will close El Galleon in September for additional renovations and reopen in the fall. The timing coincides with Catalina’s 2019 centennial since William Wrigley Jr. bought the Catalina Island Company and began the island’s development." - Mona Holmes