Taste Around Avalon

May 28, 2026

Enjoy the most scrumptious tastes of delectable food & beverages at Avalon’s finest dining establishments. Sip, Sample and Savor your way through town, and then vote for your favorite “Tastes” of food, drink and dessert as the Best Taste of the Year!

Winning establishments are awarded $100 each plus bragging rights for the next year!
See below for information on how the event works. 

How It Works

Step 1
Purchase a Voting Card
Each person sampling "Tastes" must purchase a Voting Card 
Advance Purchase - Wednesday, May 27: $2 per card
Event Day - Thursday, May 28: $3 per card

Voting Cards will available at the Love Catalina Visitor Center on the Green Pleasure Pier before the event, and on Wrigley Stage during the event from 5-9pm. We recommend you avoid the line during the event and buy your cards at the Visitor Center early! 

Step 2
Meet at Wrigley Stage at 5pm
For a brief welcome by Love Catalina Island along with an overview of how the events works. 

Step 3
Sip Sample & Savor! 
Stroll through town & visit each participating establishment. Show your card to purchase a taste. Get your card stamped at each restaurant where you taste.
Sample all of their “Tastes” in four categories (typically $1-$5* per “Taste”) including:

• Appetizers/Main Dishes
• Sweets & Treats
• Cocktails
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages

*Local Tip 
Be prepared with approximately $20-$40 in ones or small bills, as many restaurants may run out of change as the evening progresses! (Some restaurants may take a credit card or apple pay.)

Step 4
Vote for your favorite “Taste” in each category on your voting card 
Establishments with the 4 Best “Taste” Winners are awarded $100 each!

Step 5
Turn in Voting Card​
Tasters that turn in their completed Voting Cards are entered in a bonus drawing with a chance to win a $50 Catalina Island Gift Certificate. Voting Cards should be turned in by 9:15pm at Wrigley Stage at the conclusion of the event. 

Event sponsored by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority.

2025 Taste Around Avalon Winners

2025 Taste Around Avalon Participants
 

Avalon Grille - Food: Smoked Pork Belly Bao / Drink with Alcohol: The Strawberry Situation / NA Drink: Coco No Loco

Avalon Smokehouse - Food: Cowboy Toothpick-smoked pork belly burnt ends on a skewer w/ garlic bread and Brisket Slider-prime brisket smoked with white oak, peach bacon jam and our signature bbq sauce. Dessert: Tres Leches Banana Pudding

Bluewater Avalon - Food: Jumbo Prawn Cocktail / Drink with Alcohol: Coconut Margarita

Cafe Metropole -  NA Drink: Green Pier Juice

Catalina Cones - Dessert: Coco Pina ISLAND STYLE

El Galleon - Food: New Orleans Cajun BBQ Shrimp / Drink with Alcohol: Peanut Crumble

Luau Larry's - Food: Mini Kalua Pork Sandwiches

Lloyd's of Avalon - NA Drink: Lemon Passion Float

Maggie's Blue Rose - Food: Papas & Chorizo Empanandas / Drink with Alcohol: Jamaica Habanero Margarita ( Hibiscus Habanero)

Marlin Club - Drink with Alcohol: Mini Beer Shot

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Food: Kung Pao Chicken / NA Drink: Iced Coffee

Original Antonio's Pizzeria - Food: Mexican Pizza / Dessert: Italian Ice Cups

Pier 24 - Food: Smash Burger Slider / Drink with Alcohol: Pimm's No. 1 / NA Drink:  Golden Hour Nectar

Sailor's Delight Ice Cream Shop - Dessert: Mini Brownie Sundae

Scoops Catalina Creamery - NA Drink: Lavender Matcha / Dessert: Banana Pudding

Steve's Steakhouse - Food: Shrimp & Artichoke Fritter

Topside by NDMK - Food: Topside Wings / Drink with Alcohol: Honey Fig Mule

2024 Taste Around Avalon Winners

2023 Taste Around Avalon Winners