Book a Catalina Island rental online to explore this beautiful location. This island is also known as Santa Catalina Island. A part of Los Angeles County, this is a perfect getaway from the busy life. This rocky island is rich with flora and fauna and a major tourist spot, thanks to its beautiful beaches filled with golden sand and clear waters. Alongside the beaches and the cities, there are many romantic restaurants which you can come across.
1. Catalina Country Club Restaurant
The restaurant is situated in Catalina Country Club, and it is a luxuriously decorated and romantic getaway with a great food menu on offer. With Catalina pottery adorning the walls and rich mahogany doors, arched windows facing the mountains and ocean-facing verandas, it creates a perfect ambiance for a couple to have a memorable time on their tour. Kobe sliders, Arugula salad, meatloaf and sand dabs are all recommended. The well-designed bar counter and fireplace add to the impression.
2. Armstrong's Seafood Restaurant
This is one of the oldest restaurants in Avalon, Catalina Island. Nicely located on the water, they have lots of fish variants that are served fresh. You can go for a lovely romantic lunch or dinner here. The outside dining space ensures a relaxed experience with the views of water and other activities. The shrimp kabobs, lobsters, sand dabs, jumbo fried shrimp rice and Petrale sole with rice are the popular favorites. The pricing is affordable and the service is up to par.
3. Buffalo Nickel Restaurant
This place is situated away from the crowds, a couple of minutes from the ferry dock. To reach there, you need to book their shuttle service, and that experience is wonderful. Well-decorated interiors and smile-rendering service make it a cozy place to have a meal. There is a pleasant space outside to have your food near a babbling waterfall and also plenty of umbrellas under which you can sit. Their juicy chicken kabobs and spicy buffalo wings are the must-try items. If you're a budget traveler, then this place is ideal for a change.
4. Ristorante Villa Portofino
With a warm Tuscan decor, well-lit interiors and comfortable seating arrangements, this place serves as a great romantic dining restaurant. Coupled with impeccable service by their staff and no-wait food servings, you can have a wonderful time in this place after spending a premium price for the luxury. Some specialties include veal medallions, cheese tortellini, meatballs and cioppinos. They have an interesting range of Italian wines.
5. El Galleon
This restaurant is situated on the beach along Front Street. The unique atmosphere is the notable specialty of this place. The mixture of Italian and Mexican taste of interiors provides the right ambiance for your outing. The view of ocean from the front of the restaurant is eye-catching. They have a special menu for lunch, dinner and even for sunset diners. The varieties they offer include plum barbecue ribs, tilapia fish filet, Teriyaki shrimps, warm pomegranate spinach salad and chicken Caesar. The pricing is moderately expensive.
Most of the above-mentioned restaurants are located near the vacation rentals. To book a Catalina Island vacation home near your favorite restaurant, browse Vamoose.com. You can find a large number of rental options sorted on the basis of price, amenities and location.