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The Lobster Trap opened its doors in 2008 with a simple idea: great food, great drinks, and a place where everyone, locals and visitors alike, feels right at home. Owner Caleb Lins built something that Avalon didn't just want, it turned out to need.
What makes it work? The people.
Our kitchen team brings decades of experience to an open kitchen that's as fun to watch as it is to eat from. Our servers know how to read a table, whether you're celebrating something big or just hungry after a long day on the water. And our bartenders? Let's just say they know what they're doing and they make it look easy.
Sit with your group at a table. Pull up a stool at the bar. Or park yourself at the counter and watch the kitchen do its thing: it's better than most TV.
However you spend your time at The Lobster Trap, we promise the same thing we always have: good times and great food.
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We're Not Just a Restaurant. We're Kind of a Catalina Institution.
Find Us. Talk To Us. Come See Us.
We're not hard to reach; we're on an island, not off the grid. Whether you've got a question, a catering inquiry, or you just want to know what's on the menu today, we'd love to hear from you. Find our contact information below. Better yet, find us for real using the map.
Contact:
Address:
128 Catalina Street,
Avalon, CA 90704
Phone:
310-510-8585
Email:
Our Island Friends: Good People Know Good People.
Catalina Island has an incredible community of businesses, makers, and locals who love this place as much as we do. This is our corner of the island — the spots we trust, the neighbors we recommend, and a few other ventures from Caleb and the team. Consider this your insider's guide to doing Avalon right.
Casual eats on the pier
Affordable stays on Catalina
Parasailing adventures
What People Are Saying -- Don't Take Our Word For It
We could tell you The Lobster Trap is the best spot on Catalina Island, but honestly, the reviews say it better than we ever could. Thousands of guests have pulled up a chair, ordered a round, and shared what they thought. Spoiler: they liked it. See for yourself on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Google If you've been in recently, we'd love to hear from you too. A great review means a lot to a small island restaurant. Almost as much as seeing you walk back through the door.
Behind Every Great Drink Is A Great Pour
A great bar doesn't happen by accident. At The Lobster Trap, we're selective about what goes into the glass, because you can taste the difference. We partner with the brands we believe in and we pour them with the same no-shortcuts attitude we bring to everything else. Cold beer, solid spirits, and bartenders who know what to do with them. That's the formula. Come test it yourself.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for people who love great food, good energy, and actually enjoy coming to work on a beautiful island. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you. Download our employment application, fill it out, and bring it in. No emailing, no portals: just come find us.