5 Best Cocktail Bars in Avalon

“Topside on Catalina Island was one of the highlights of our trip! After exploring Avalon, we stopped in for lunch and couldn’t have picked a better spot.

The fish tacos were incredibly fresh and packed with flavor, perfectly cooked and topped with just the right balance of ingredients. The Philly cheesesteak was equally impressive, loaded with tender steak, gooey melted cheese, and served on a perfectly toasted roll. Every bite was outstanding.

What really made the experience special was the relaxed island atmosphere and the beautiful setting. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home while we enjoyed a great meal.

If you’re visiting Catalina Island, Topside is a must-visit. Great food, excellent service, and an unbeatable island vibe make this a place we’ll definitely return to on our next trip. Highly recommend the fish tacos and the Philly cheesesteak!“

“The food is delicious! I had the 1/2 rack of ribs that were fall off the bone delish and my husband had the Prime rib sandwich. Soooo good! (& sorry no time to take photos as we dug in and couldn’t stop! Besides my fingers were full of finger licking good sauce!)“

“We stopped in for a day trip I read this was the place to go according to the locals online and man it didn’t disappoint!! Alex was our main bartender he was awesome! The locals were all so kind we did the teriyaki beef it was sooo good! Drinks were on point the atmosphere and workers were all so inviting! We look forward to a trip back !“

“Excellent food and atmosphere. Great for families.“

“Interesting food, French toast was very skinny and appeared to be slices from a loaf, avocado 🥑 toast had a light spread of avocado. If your anything like me, I want slices on my avocado toast. Otherwise the service was stellar and a very short wait“