Catalina Food Trail
Catalina Island has many culinary delights that will satisfy every member of the family. Follow along this culinary adventure and get to know all the tasty treats Catalina Island has to offer. From unique cocktails to restaurants with amazing views, Catalina will not disappoint.
Start your food adventure by arriving early and partake in the most important meal of the day. Located right as you come into town from the boat terminal is Pancake Cottage, serving good old-fashioned diner classics for breakfast. A stack of fluffy pancakes is a must have. They also serve a variety of Mexican breakfast favorites like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. If a low-calorie breakfast is more your style, visit Café Metropole. Café Metropole is located in the Metropole Marketplace in the center of town and serves avocado toasts, breakfast burritos, veggie wraps and a variety of other delicious items. Pair it with a tropical smoothie and you have a winning combination.
After a satisfying breakfast, burn those calories with an exhilarating mountain bike trek or a challenging hike to the Island’s interior. For those wanting to take it a little easier, ride the Wildlands Express from the Catalina Island Conservancy to the airport. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty the Island is famous for and work up an appetite for lunch. Nestled on a mountain top in the center of the Island is the Airport in the Sky Restaurant. Enjoy the spectacular views while enjoying a delicious burger, sandwiches or salad. The Buffalo Tacos are definitely a must try and of course you can’t leave without having the restaurant’s famous Killer Cookies.
Make your way back to town and relax with a drink in the sand at Descanso Beach Club. Stroll along the waterfront and past the Catalina Casino to find Catalina’s only beachside restaurant and bar. Try a fantastic selection of signature appetizers, regional favorites, and classic Catalina cocktails. A must have is the famous Buffalo Milk cocktail. This sweet concoction originated on the Island’s west end in Two Harbors and has been a Catalina staple for many years. It really puts you in an island mood.
No vacation is complete without a sweet treat and Catalina has many to choose from. Lloyd’s of Avalon has been serving classic taffy and handmade candy apples since 1941. Anyone with a sweet tooth will sure be in heaven at this store. For a cool treat, visit Sailor’s Delight Ice Cream Shop. The smell of freshly made waffle cones draws you in and the decadent ice cream flavors like blackberry lemon bar and peanut butter cookie dough keeps you coming back for more.
A seafood dinner is always on your mind when vacationing on an Island. Located right on the water is the Bluewater Grill. Ask to be sat outside and enjoy the gorgeous views of Avalon Bay as you dine on some delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes. For a more casual dining experience, visit NDMK Fish House. They take “locally sourced” to a whole new level. The restaurant strives to source their seafood from local fisherman as much as possible. Given that seafood is so fresh, the grilled fish plate made with the local catch of the day is a must-try dish. Whatever the catch is Catalina’s bounty will be sure to impress.
Catalina Island has so many food options that cannot be sampled in one day. This is just the start of the many delicious options available to you. Your next culinary adventure begins with transportation to Catalina Island. Visit CatalinaExpress.com to start planning today.