M Restaurant

4.5

156 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Enjoy a memorable island dinner or event on our oceanfront patio, elegant dining room, or charming courtyard. Waterfront dining with an Italian flair featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and local seafood, we offer a selection of unique appetizers, pastas and desserts with wine pairings and signature cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 510-8404
Website
http://www.mrestaurantandevents.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
Neighborhood
Catalina Island
Parking details
None

Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine, Peppercorn crouton, Parmesan cheese, house Caesar dressing
Clam Chowder$14.00
Cream, Clams, Potatoes, Fresh herbs, Bread bowl
Strawberry Walnut Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, Walnuts, Strawberries, Goat cheese, Red wine vinaigrette
Avalon Flatbread$17.00
Creamy Alfredo, Chicken Breast, Cheese blend, Garlic, Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach

Sandwiches & Burgers

Italian Veggie Sandwich$17.00
Ciabatta, Tomato pesto, Cheese, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash, Grilled peppers & Onions, Mushrooms, French fries
Mushroom & Swiss Burger$19.00
Angus Beef, Grilled mushrooms Grilled onions, Garlic aioli, French fries
Avocado BLT$17.00
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Avocado, Mayo, Sourdough bread, French fries
Angus Cheeseburger$18.00
Angus Beef Patty, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Mayo, French fries
Chicken Ciabatta$18.00
Chicken breast, Grilled peppers & onions, Mixed greens, Cheese blend, Garlic aioli, French fries

Pastas

Chicken Pesto Linguini$22.00
Creamy Pesto, Grilled chicken breast, Pine nuts, Parmigiano-reggiano
Seaside Pasta$18.00
Olive oil, Garlic, Vine ripened Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach Parmigiano-reggiano
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$20.00
Fettucine, All-natural Chicken breast, Parmesan, Garlic cream sauce

From the Sea

Shrimp & Chips$24.00
Panko crusted Shrimp, French fries
Fish & Chips$18.00
Beer battered white fish, French fries
Calamari Strips & Chips$20.00
Panko crusted calamari, French fries

What 156 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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M Restaurant on Catalina Island offers a memorable dining experience with its "very friendly staff" and "great Italian food." Guests enjoy the "beautiful location" with views of Avalon Harbor. Highlights include lobster linguine and burrata. While some service issues were noted, the overall ambiance and "delicious pasta" make it worth a visit.

156 Reviews

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Peter
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner very much. It was a limited pre fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Creative vegetarian option. Service excellent. Very pleasant dining room. Hostess was awesome.
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Michael
VIP
Seattle
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We visited the restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. The food was tasty and served in generous portions. Dessert was akin to store-bought, sadly. Wine selection was a little on the thin side. The biggest surprise of the evening were the significant waits between “steps” in a dinner that was prix fixe in nature; it appeared that there was little organization/coordination among the staff.
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Kim
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the onset, M restaurant was great. Friendly efficient service, all questions answered. Food was great too! Highly recommend.
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Mimi
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was great! Service wonderful! Thanks so much
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carol
VIP
Boise
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, service and location. Would definitely go back
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Courtney
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! We were celebrating our daughters' birthdays and the waitress made it extra special for them. The food was delicious and great ambiance if you want something a little bit nicer than most of the places on the island.
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Rachel
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although they were short-handed (no hostess, down a couple of servers) you never would have known! The team there worked as a team and hustled to make sure every customer was well cared for. The lobster linguine was outstanding!
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Pedro A
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The dinner experience was exceptional, the food tasted amazing and was freshly caught. Our table started with the Watermelon Basil Martini and Skinny Margaritas, followed by garlic bread and manilla clams. Recommend dipping the garlic bread in with clam tomato sauce for a wild combination. Mains consisted of lobster linguine, prepared exceptionally for the price point, pasta tasted fresh and the linguine sauce was complemented by asparagus and sun dried tomatoes. I highly recommend this restaurant for an elegant couples night out and the ambiance is favorable for casual dining too.
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Kento
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. It might be better not to dress too casually here. That’s how I felt.
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david
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Can’t wait to go back. They really went above and beyond.
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M Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704

Additional information

Neighborhood
Catalina Island
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.mrestaurantandevents.com/
Phone number
(310) 510-8404

M Restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Caesar Salad$11.00

Clam Chowder$14.00

Strawberry Walnut Salad$12.00

Avalon Flatbread$17.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Italian Veggie Sandwich$17.00

Mushroom & Swiss Burger$19.00

Avocado BLT$17.00

Angus Cheeseburger$18.00

Chicken Ciabatta$18.00

Pastas

Chicken Pesto Linguini$22.00

Seaside Pasta$18.00

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$20.00

From the Sea

Shrimp & Chips$24.00

Fish & Chips$18.00

Calamari Strips & Chips$20.00

What 156 people are saying

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Review summary

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