Avalon Grille

The food was incredible! The service was excellent, with a great atmosphere all around. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the staff’s recommendations were spot on. The drinks were simply amazing! Highly recommended.

Visiting Avalon for an extended weekend for my birthday so we decided to give Avalon Grille a try for dinner and had a very nice experience. They don’t take reservations, like most restaurants on Catalina, but there was no wait when we arrived at 5:30 and were able to be seated right away. All the staff that we encountered, including our server, were very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast. You can tell the inside has been recently remodeled, and there is a large oval bar in the middle of the restaurant with TVs around it so this would be really nice place to have dinner and/or drinks. As a few reviews mentioned, it is a bit pricey, but not overly so. It’s less than you would spend at a lot of restaurants in West LA so I feel that it is fair, especially given it’s proximity to the water. They have a lot of great dishes on the menu so it took a minute to decide what I wanted to order. For my meal, I decided to start with the Watermelon Feta Salad and really enjoyed it. It was a good size portion and would be easy to split between two people, but it’s also the perfect amount for one person if you’re hungry. For my entrée, I chose the Whole Branzino and really liked it. I get Branzino often so I’ve tried it all over California, and beyond, and I can say that this is a good version. It did have quite a few bones in it, but that’s what you get when you do a Whole Branzino. The side succotash was really nice and overall it was very good. Given the limited options in Avalon, I would say this is one of the best places to grab dinner and certainly has an amazing location. I would recommend and would try it again next time I’m on the island.

This was the best restaurant that we found in Avalon! The happy hour is fantastic and the food and drinks were delicious. It was interesting that nobody mentioned it when we asked for recommendations, but we were so happy to find it.

We couldn’t find any place open to eat the first night we arrived at Catalina, so we were thrilled when Avalon Grille was open! Then we just continued to be delighted - Jimmy was our server and was amazing ! He recommended the gnocchi and it was chuck full of healthy vegetables and the noodles were made from scratch and were so fresh and delicious ! He also recommended the Sunny day which was a light and fresh summery sparkling drink that I absolutely loved ! The kitchen had made a wrong drink for someone so he graciously gave that to my husband as well! We loved the desserts Jimmy recommended as well ! He also had some fun drone tips to tell my husband about and was great to talk to! We highly recommend Jimmy and Avalon Grille :)

Great restaurant located right on the main walkway. The food was delicious, service was top notch, atmosphere was great. We actually enjoyed the branzino even more than the steak!

The ambiance, the atmosphere, and food. They all tie in together to contribute to the cohesiveness of the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised with the popcorn while you wait. The grilled Octopus is a must try, succulent, juicy, and flavorful. Although I wish they had a bone in steak the food was on point.

We visited to celebrate our anniversary and had such a lovely experience. I really liked that it’s part of the Avalon Hotel, so we were able to use our daily hotel credit toward our meal, such a nice perk. The Brazilian frites were our favorite dish, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere made it a really special evening. A great spot for a nice dinner while staying in Avalon.

We stopped into the Avalon Grill as another restaurant had a 45 minute wait and we just didn't want to wait that long. I am glad that happened because we all enjoyed the lovely atmosphere, impeccable service, and the delicious entrees that were available. It was also very interesting to get habinaro seasoned popcorn while we waited for our main courses. Pro tip: they do not take reservations so get there a tad bit early for your evening meal. Overall great experience and loved feeling the fresh ocean breeze flowing through the restaurant.

The only time I've been to Avalon Grille was when they used to do a buffet breakfast years ago, pre-pandemic. This was my first dinner here. It's one of Avalon's more upscale and elegant restaurants, though it is hardly stiff or formal. It's definitely on the pricier side. I went on the Sunday of President's and Valentines Day weekend, There was a special 3-course prix fixe menu with 2 options for each course (also available a la care), plus the usual Sunday prime rib special (Sunday Wine and Prime Night), plus the usual menu. I already had my eye on the prime rib, and was planning to compare it to the one served at nearby El Galleon, but my visit there fell through due to illness. I started with their flash-fried green beans off their regular menu. It was a tasty and generous portion with a fairly light batter, served with spicy mayo and garlic aioli. Before that, every table is given a cone of truffled popcorn to whet your appetite. The Grille's prime rib (12 oz $46, 16 oz $52) is a classic presentation with au jus, creamy horseradish, truffled mashed potatoes and charred asparagus. The prime rib was served medium rare as I ordered it and was delish. The au jus was on the viscous side and wine-forward, and the horseradish could have had more kick. The asparagus was fab. I skipped dessert because my hotel offered milk, cookies and gelato/sorbets. Service was very friendly, including the bussers. In warmer weather, there is a side patio. Would recommend.

I was recently in Avalon for four days in January (super off season) which means most places were closed and doing repairs/updates on their establishment in preparation for Valentines Day. So luckily of the restaurants that were open, this was one of them. I had been here before but just to have a cocktail so it was nice to try their menu out too! But shout out to Angelyna who was my bartender/server each meal I had there! She makes one of the best "paper plane" cocktail I've ever had! Highlights on my meals: Ramen Night (Thursday) shrimp tempura: Delicious miso broth, shrimp tempura, with all the classic fixings including a very yummy soft boiled egg. Very generous portion, be ready for leftovers or being super super full. Ahi Oscar Delicious seared ahi on a bed of risotto and broccolini. Super delicious, light but filling meal Grilled octopus (starter) One of the best things in the menu, Smokey and spicy tentacles perfect cooked and soooo delicious. Tomato soup (starter) This is a very interesting take on tomato soup, it includes a "AG" monogram on the soup with basil oil that added a pesto flavor to the soup. On the side, there was a crispy bread with a little bit of cheese and cherry tomatoes on it. Cocktails I had: Old Fashioned Paper Plane (off menu) Good selections of beer too! Gorgeous ambiance, with classic dark wood and rich fabrics making for a warm and cozy (even perhaps romantic!) evening The manager was so friendly too, remembering my name and by my fourth night on the island was greeted with a "welcome home" from him and was treated like a local.

Here for a business dinner. Enthusiastic greeting as we walked up to check in for our reservation by Stephane and Stephanie. We shared crustini (tomato, cheese, crispy procuitto), and munched on the seasoned popcorn on the table. I had the octopus and little gem salad (pictured). Others in our party had the scallops, their black Angus filet (colleague said it was the best he had eaten), Korean shrimp stir fry. One of our party was a vegetarian and they were very accommodating, she had a mix of the summer succotash and wild mushrooms. Everyone raved about their meals.

I ordered grilled octopus to go. No one warned us it would be a long wait. I waited over 30 minutes and got one tentacle. We got an apology from the manager but the only thing offered to us to remedy the issue was to come back at a later time so they could make it right, or I could wait more time for something else on the menu. I asked for a refund and continued to wait for that to be processed. I missed my ferry and am really upset for this entire experience.

So I came to the restaurant for my birthday solo trip. It started out good. Got good customer service and appetizers and a beautiful drink. Then shortly after I received my meal. I forked the chicken and started to slice pieces to eat. After a short while I noticed it was a little pink and was alarmed!! I sliced more and more and discovered I was served raw chicken and was seared on the outside. I immediately called over the waiter and asked for the manager! Mind you again I was celebrating my birthday. They came over and apologized and asked can they do anything and then slide me the check!! I was so frighten regarding the raw chicken I need to get out back to my room where my emergency kit was. I stupidly paid for my meal which SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HOUSE!!! I was so sick that night and the next I had to get to urgent care to make sure I was ok. Please check your food at this place. I also took pics for proof.

My wife had a pasta and said it was great. I can't remember what the other people had that were with us but they liked their as well. As far as food food goes I think this place is a notch above a lot of the others on the island. It had a fun vibe to the restaurant, but the stools were extremely uncomfortable in my opinion.

Our waiter was amazing and he's a local from Catalina. He's totally adorable and so knowledgeable about this lovely island. My bluefin appetizer was gluten free and tasted fresh and delicious. I loved my scallops and substituted the orzo with succotash that had corn and veggies. A+ experience here tonight 9/3/24

Never tried Bison before and it was such a treat! Everything on the menu was so good including the Short Rib Papardelle, Fig & Burrata Salad, and the Tomato Soup. Definitely will be coming back as soon as I'm on Catalina again!

Great dinner spot right on the corner by the water! We got a nice patio table with a beautiful view. Food was excellent! Tried the Old Fashioned and Life's a Peach -- Old Fashioned was good but that Life's a Peach is dangerously special! Started with the Burrata Salad and Grilled Octopus -- both were excellent! Enjoyed the Bison Steak Frites (exceptional!) and Filet (pretty good). Highly recommend the Bison Steak Frites. Service was superb from hostess to main server. Would love to go here again someday.

Good service, we had a good conversation with our waiter where he told us a little bit about the Catalina and its uniqueness. There are about 4,000 permanent residents on the island. The food and wine were great as well. Great atmosphere and service from our waiter.

Was recommended to come here for dinner (only open for 3 hours from 5pm to 8pm) by a local and it was a hit! The atmosphere was lively and everyone is friendly. Hubby and I started off with our drinks... dragonberry mojito for me and an old fashion with cherry bitter and crispy bacon garnish for him. We ordered the grilled octopus which was slow cooked and finished on the grill for a crisp. I normally don't like the overly chewy texture of octopus, but this one was excellent with lots of flavors from the aioli and pickled onions with a light spicy kick. My husband got the pork porterhouse with sides of fall veggies succotash and truffle mash. OMG this was cooked to perfection! Pork was juicy and moist with lots of flavor, especially with the apple compote AND not overly salty. I got the short rib pappardelle pasta and that was full of flavor. Short ribs were tender and melt in your mouth and the pasta was fresh and not your typical dried and then cooked. Rich, flavorful and delicious! Kiddo got miso soy crispy pork belly ramen, which was the Wednesday special. Perfect for this chilly evening weather and rich in umami flavor. Dessert was lemon and coconut sorbet with berries and bread pudding. Put us over into a food coma, but an excellent way to end the night! James the GM was awesome and came checked on us throughout our meal. Sarah our server made some delicious recommendations and Muhammad was cheery and helpful. Everyone there was friendly and nice. Definitely a place to come to for a romantic meal or a gathering with family and friends.

It was Friday night and our last night in Catalina, so we were walking up and down the main street trying to find a place to eat. On a busy weekend night, we were surprised that there was no wait even though the restaurant was busy. The food was standard American food-burgers, sandwiches, appetizers. My husband and daughter both ordered burgers which they fully finished. I ordered the opened face pastrami sandwich which was huge! The meat was really juicy and tender, it fell right apart without much effort. Our server came around and checked on us often, almost way too much at times. It was a good experience overall.

The first time I came here I was a little nonplussed. The second time I was in love. Service took really good care of us, it was warm and cozy when I was chilled to the bone, staff was conscientious, friendly and attentive and the food was quite good. Vibe great. We had the burrata and fig salad which was very tasty (but they cheated as they stuck tomatoes in there, uck, with figs and persimmons!) The salmon on mash with succotash. Succotash great, salmon perfectly cooked - mash had the truffle oil which was okay but not actual truffle oil, 'twas flavored truffle oil (if you know, you know). I had scallops and they were really delicious. Tomato soup with crostini- just okay. Lava cake - once heated was pretty good. The food is good, but the service was great, I will be happy to come back and would love to host a group here sometime.

Today is Christmas day and many restaurants are closed. Without many choices we came to this restaurant and it turned out to be a perfect dinner. The BBQ miso marinated chicken is surprisingly tender, mashed sweet potato perfectly matches the dish's flavor. Waitress was sweet and nice, didn't rush customer even though it was a busy night. Thanks for the great experience!

Our host was Rushton, and he was amazing. We sat down just to order drinks, but wound up getting the fried green beans and per Rushton we had to try the grilled corn ribs. They start you with paprika popcorn - delish! The green beans come with a garlic aoli and a spicy Mayo sauce. They were both great. My favorite was the garlic aoli. The grilled corn ribs were amazing! So fresh and juicy. We had some drinks and they were great the popping boba really was amazing in the beach colada and the wandering bison was a twist on a mule, both were spectacular drinks. Rushton was such a great server. Very attentive and was cool answering any questions that we had. One of the two best services we received on the island. Thank you Rushton!

The food is bland & small portions. The service wasn't the best either but the view was great.

Avalon Grille redeemed themselves. Eventually I got a call asking me about the message I left to make Thanksgiving reservations. I also got an apology message from management via Yelp. We showed up on time and they seated us right away. Service was excellent - our waiter and busser were polite and checked in just the right amount. 3 of us ordered the Thanksgiving meal - pumpkin soup was rich, filling and tasty. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, gravy and mashed potatoes were as expected and poached pear dessert was okay - more cinnamon and cream or ice cream would have been nice. My teen enjoyed his poke appetizer (I tried some and the ahi was fresh but I thought the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking but he ate every last bit and thought it was great) and he liked burger. Location was nice - with a water view and ambience great- not overcrowded but and with a good hum of activity.

Best fine dining on the island! The food is delicious and the service is great! There for dinner on the last night there. The entire experience is enjoyable. I've been there before when I've visited the island and can't wait to return again!

I was looking for places to eat at for dinner. I was recommended to Steve's Steak house. I happen to come across the Avalon Grill, I spoke with the hostages and she was very kind and friendly kudos. We decided to sit at the bar for dinner since we enjoy interacting with the bar tenders. Mary was our bartender and she was amazing. Went down the list of specialty drinks and recommended the expreso martini. I explained I'm more on the tequila side and she made it with a fantastic. Over all she is an amazing bartender and I will definitely be back next time I come visit the island.

BEST FOOD IN CATALINA!! By far. How is this place not packed around the block is beyond me. The pasta obviously hand made was insane. Lobster Mac and cheese soooooooo good. Buffalo steak Fritas will melt your face Service was over the top. Rushton is maybe the best server I've ever experienced. Thank you thank you .

When we came by for dinner on Thursday night, this place kitchen was not working and they were only serving cold dishes. So we opted for just picking up a dessert to-go and bringing it back to our hotel.

4-1/2 stars for the beautiful restaurant interior-- has a swanky, old-timey feel of the 1920's! Came here for our last dinner in town. Service was attentive and courteous, and we sat by the window for views of the water and people-watching. The complementary popcorn was a nice touch. The scallops I got were buttery and delicious, and the sides (broccolini and roasted potatoes) were lovely. Paired that with a glass of Riesling, and it was solid! Price was steep, but a nice, fancy way to end our stay in Catalina.

Very nicely remodeled restaurant. Incredible wine cellar.. nice menu somewhat limited but good choices. Very good service.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 As far as fine dining goes in Avalon, there are not a ton of options. In my opinion, Avalon Grille is the best all around pick. A corner location right along the waterfront, dim lighting around an intimate wrap-around bar, and cozy corner booth options are a few reasons why AG feels among the nicest restaurants in the town. They serve complimentary popcorn before your meal. It was freshly popped and well seasoned (this ain't your movie theater style buttered popcorn...). There were also decent options for pescatarians and vegetarians. I had the fig and burrata salad which was large enough for an entree and included a generous amount of figs and persimmons. There was a small mixup with my Brussels sprouts which I had requested without the pork belly; however, it was quickly fixed and we were generously comp'd a discount on the meal. My boyfriend enjoyed the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly to a medium rare. For dessert we got the peach tartlet which was lacking in the filling but had a well baked pie crust. What sets this restaurant apart from the other "island vibe" restaurants is the service. Our server, Jimmy (James M), was super helpful, respectful of our space and time, and engaged in just the right amount of small talk IMO. We've tried most of the restaurants on the island at this point, and I can safely that while other servers are very friendly, the "island vibe" mentality sometimes translates to slower service and a laidback attitude when it comes to getting the check promptly or forgetting something we ordered. All of the other wait staff that brought out our dishes were professional and knowledgeable, and our dishes were always cleared promptly. This is definitely the restaurant I'd pick for a "nice" dinner in Avalon.

Party of 2 visited on a Saturday night around 7pm with no reservation. We were told the wait would be around 15 minutes and gave our phone number for the hostess to contact us when our table was ready. About 10 minutes later, she called us to return so the wait was minimal! The restaurant was buzzy and mostly full but they were clearly seasoned pros because service was stellar. Our waiter, Jimmy, was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through the menu with ease. My husband and I both noted his calming presence was a welcome addition to our dinner. To start, we shared the Grilled Octopus-- it was DELICIOUS! Seasoned and cooked to perfection and the bean salad on the side was the perfect accompaniment. For my entree, I had Pan Seared Scallops with sides of pork belly and truffle mashed potatoes. Again, another win. Honestly, I didn't taste any truffle in the mashed potatoes but they were still smooth and delicious. My husband had the Hook of the Day which was Halibut and he loved it. Stellar food, lively atmosphere, and amazing service. Would definitely recommend to friends and we'll certainly be back!

Why in the hell did we wait to eat here untill the last night. Fillet Mignon and chicken lollypops were off the hook. Rushton, our waiter, was as good as they get! Happy 25th to us.

If you have never been here or if you have and not gone back, you need to go again. It's under new management and the food is incredible. We had a filet which was great but my favorite was the Bison, it was perfect. We also got the brussel sprouts which were the best I've ever had. The gourmet popcorn to start is a great idea and addition. The manager Stefan explained all the new changes and the direction he was looking at going. Thank you and the whole team for a great dinner.

I am so glad I chose this restaurant. My boyfriend and I had our weekend trip to Catalina for our anniversary. I was so so so stuck on where to eat for our anniversary dinner. I kept going back and forth. For some reason I was drawn to here. First off, Compliments to the free habanero popcorn. It was honestly so fresh and delicious. Server was so nice and kept refilling it! I got the steak and frites, Brussels spouts and the ahi poke as appetizers! Steak was cook to perfection. Medium rare. Some places don't get medium rare right but they definitely did! Food is phenomenal. I definitely want to take my family to this restaurant. Brussels sprouts is also my favorite. It was savory salty and crispy. Just the way I like it. Definitely enjoyed the atmosphere and how romantic it is. It was a wonderful experience. I definitely wish to go here again when I get the chance!!

Eli was amazing. I sat at the bar and recognized me from stopping by for a drink a couple nights ago. His customer service was top notch. He gave me recommendations and spoke to me like a friend not a customer. He was warm and friendly with everyone which shows his appreciation to the job. Well done. The manager even came up and made sure everything was perfect! He was Stephane and he was such a great guy. He made sure my entire visit was a perfect 10. Well done Avalon Grill!! I will be back! Steak was perfection! The owner even shook my hand as I was exiting. Clearly everyone has been properly trained on customer service. I've had similar experiences at the ritz Carlton so well done!

Such a great restaurant. The people who work there are so amazing, the food was great, the restaurant looks amazing. Do yourself a favor and go check it out!

Staff: Very impressive service here, though all we did was get dessert to go. We were helped by Anna who was so sweet. Another woman asked if we were being helped. Great job! Quality/Quantity: Really tasty dessert. The chocolate mousse is sweet, the lower cake is moist, and the addition of fruit greatly enhanced the flavor. Value: Free as our hotel gives a credit at various restaurants. I want to say it was $14. Overall: Seems like a really nice place. Nice relaxing ambience and some really comfy looking outdoor seating.

Wow all around..... the service was top notch starting with our waiter David, and our food runner.... soon to be waiter Kevin, and our awesome busboy Eric. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, oh and the food is just over the moon....we had filet mignon with sautéd mushrooms along with an awesome bottle of Chianti. I highly recommend this restaurant as you will NOT be disappointed.

Closed on Tuesdays so wasn't expecting that but we came back on Wednesday and had the most amazing steak frites - perfect meal after a full day of hiking!

What do you get when you combine an upscale, classy restaurant with great food, with the warm, welcoming service a small island city? The Avalon Grille! Would highly recommend this establishment for intimate celebrations. We walked in on our first night on the beautiful island, looking to enjoy dinner and drinks while watching the Super Bowl. And we got just the ambiance we wanted. We selected items from both the Classic and Super Bowl Special Menus - the Lavender Lemon Tahini cocktail (comes with a delightful citrus bubble over the rim that pops), the Tropical Cucumber cocktail (very refreshing), the Roasted Cauliflower Medallions (a good vegetarian option - the creamed spinach and almond base was quite filling), the Chicken Wing Plate & Dip Sampler (definitely meant for two people - I couldn't eat it but my partner said he enjoyed), and finally, the Red Velvet Lava Cake (the absolute highlight of the meal, so soft and delicious, and I wished there was more on the plate!). We were stuffed. The waitstaff was charming, attentive, and friendly -- they even got us started off with some complimentary popcorn to munch on! A special shout-out to one of the hosts, Daniel, who not only welcomed our party warmly that evening, but also graciously checked in on us every time we happened to bump into him around the island the next few days. Thank you for having us!

3 of us went to Avalon Grille due to staying at the Hotel Atwater and having a $20 credit to the restaurant. We weren't sure if we wanted drinks or dinner too. We're told that drinks were at the bar and dinner at the tables. We opted for the table for dinner. We ordered a bottle of the Rusack wine and it was a 2019 vintage that was super yummy. We got the Brussels sprouts app and thay was amazing - 10/10 recommend. Friend got the lamb meatloaf and said it was amazing, that the tzaziki sauce worked perfectly, though unexpected. My husband and I split the hook of the day (pacific northwest wild caught salmon) with braised pork belly and truffle mashed potatoes. Went to cut the first salmon and it was well cooked on the outside and it was raw on the inside. They did take it back to cook a new one, which was just fine though a bit overcooked this time. The overall atmosphere is high class, and they welcomed us in our less-than-classy outfits. Service was average on the attentive scale for the quality of restaurant. While it was a delightful restaurant, for the prices charged I found it average versus above and beyond. The raw salmon was unacceptable to me as well. It is in easy walking distance to any hotel around town.

A wonderful spot, with delicious food, Stefane educated us on wine, food and made our meal a delight with his kindness and passion. Definitely try this spot!

Delicious!! Cannot recommend the ribeye grilled cheese enough! The lobster macaroni was also amazing, not too cheesy, which I like. Dessert pear mocktail was also superb. Our server was fantastic (shoutout Rushton)! Mellow and calming environment.

Very disappointing experience. Service was not great. Food was lukewarm at best and very small portions considering the price. Wish we had gone somewhere else.

The host was not clear at all with us, she said there was a 30 min wait and when we arrived back after they called us she acted like we never made reservations and said we could sit at the bar and order food. As soon as we sat, the bar tender said the kitchen was closed. We waited to eat dinner for nothing.. unbelievable

What a find .......... and Avalon Grille is up front and center on Crescent Ave (the boardwalk along the harbor). It has won many awards in the past few years from Taste Around Avalon, and deservedly so. Its overall style is California coastal cuisine, and the vibe is the upscale version. The physical center piece is its large bar and bar seating - although we really enjoyed the inside window table overlooking the boardwalk. They, similar to most island restaurants, don't take reservations So we gave our name and cell number to the hostess for the next available table along the boardwalk. She was incredibly diligent in reaching out to me - good job! We started with drinks. One of their signature drinks either wasn't prepared as has been shown or was delivered incorrectly. Additionally, my Old Fashion was one of the sweetest I've ever had - FYI. Our service was slow and a bit disjointed. The food was quite good. We started with the Small Bites, AG Grilled Octopus. The octopus was slow cooked and grilled. The charring, that you can see in my pic, added a great texture component to the succulent white meat. Normally the veggies are an after-thought on most dishes, but this isn't your normal fare. There seemed to be 3 types of white beans, but not boring white beans. The beans had good texture and flavor, in and of, themselves. This was enhanced by the tartness of the pickled pearl onions, the richness of the roasted eggplant puree and the kick of the aioli. Our main dish was the Huli Marinated Chicken with Huli Huli sauce. Huli means to turn or reverse. In Hawaii, the grill or grilled chicken is turned or rotated several times during the cooking process. As you can see in my pic, our half chicken has been nicely grilled. The outside was nice and crunchy and the inside was still moist and juicy. The marinade still shined through and made it into the meat. Our 2 choices of sides were: caramelized carrots and summer succotash. Both sets of veggies were cooked just right and had the sweet flavor of fresh, young veggies. We'll be back.

I called them to discuss dietary needs prior to coming in. They told me I need to ask my waiter (which would require me going in and sitting down before even knowing if I can be accommodated), or call back in an hour to talk to someone else... because whoever answered the phone had no knowledge about the restaurant's menu. I called back an hour later - five times over the span of an hour and no one ever answered me. If you have a dietary need, they do not want your business. Terrible service, there are other places just steps away that want your business and will be accommodating and helpful.

I was glad that I decided to stop by and had dinner at Avalon Grille. It was a nice classic environment inside. I ordered: LOBSTER CROSTINI / $19 Fresh Lobster Meat Poached in an Aromatic Broth, served on Toasted Country Bread, Squid Ink Aioli, Pickled Peppers and Heirloom Beet Slaw Lobster Crostini was a light flavor small bites, the pickled peppers and heirloom beet slaw were not pickled enough maybe. I did not taste any pickled flavor. I love that there were good amount of lobster meats. STEAK FRITES / $39 Truffled Crispy Potato Nest Topped with Chef's Spiced Blend Manger Steak and a Tomato Chimichurri Sauce Steak Frites was delicious and tasty. However, the Truffled Crispy Potato Nest was good, but was kinda messy to tried to put in my mouth. Prepare for the oily mouth and hand if you decide to try it. Beside crush them and use a folk/spoon; not sure if there's any other way of eating those without a bunch of oil all over mouth/face and hand haha.... I was surprised when one of the staffs placed a complimentary popcorn on the table. It was savory seasoned flavor popcorn.....So addictively good. Overall, I did enjoyed dining at this place. The ambience was really nice & the staff are friendly and attentive. Was glad those two dishes I ordered turn out to be delicious and satisfied.

We were on a girls weekend and decided to celebrate a friend's retirement. The food was very well prepared. It was on a pricey side but portions were really generous. Salads and soups were filling. The octopus was cooked just right.

The food here was amazing! And the service was even better. We loved dining here and think it was worth every penny!

Hands down, the best dinner experience on the island. We came here for a birthday celebration and were so happy with the dinner from start to finish. Jimmy, our server, was incredibly attentive and accommodating throughout the evening. We ordered two appetizers (deviled eggs and steak tartar), two mains (pork belly tacos, steak frites), and one dessert. All the dishes were flavorful and perfect for sharing. At the end of the night, they even brought out a special birthday dessert (candle and all!) which made it all the more special. It's also right next to the water, so if you're looking for a meal with a view then I'd highly recommend this spot.

What a wonderful restaurant! The service was great, the food was prepared perfectly and the portions were nice! There was four of us and each one of our dishes were beautifully presented. The old fashioned drink was the best looking I've ever seen. I would definitely come back here!

Went here for drinks on vacation my drink was not great and had a horrible aftertaste but my friend ordered a piña colada and it was delicious. Service was okay at the bar and the food looked good although we didn't try it since it seemed a little overpriced.

The Highlights: Quick service - We got seated right away at about 5:15pm and were checked up on a few times throughout our meal. :) Refillable popcorn ! Very cool and different. It tasted like hot sauce and old bay. Gem salad - very crisp and refreshing! Not too much dressing or cheese. Meatballs (I forgot the name but on the menu it started with a P) - interesting flavor as it was mixed with different meats. Nothing to brag about but the small piece of bread with it was pretty good and chewy. Hanger steak was great because it was cooked a perfectly medium rare but a little disappointing. It was just really oily and there wasn't much chimichurri sauce on it. Octopus was the star of the meal imo. I wish I had 2 or 3 of them in one plate!

Had a great meal whilst sitting at the bar. Sean was our friendly bartender. We split the scallops and a salad. Both were amazingly delicious. Great spot to people watch and enjoy fine dining in Avalon. The entrees include two sides. They have a list of different options. I would order both of these items again.