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Lunch & Dinner

Served from 11 am daily. Can't decide? Starred items are local favorites.



Appetizers




steamed artichoke

an island favorite, with mayonnaise & butter

$16



fried calamari

steak strips hand breaded in cracker meal

$17



littleneck clams

served in a shell with lemon and butter

$21



mexican shrimp cocktail

in a flavorful shrimp stock with salsa & avocado

$20



monkey balls

ahi stuffed mushroom tempura

$19



oysters on a half shell

raw oysters with lemon wedges & cocktail sauce

$21



poke

a Hawaiian treat, delicious tuna sashimi salad

$20



buffalo wings

spicy chicken served with ranch dressing

$16



ceviche

a variety of fresh fish marinated in spicy lime juice

$18



shrimp ceviche

delicious shrimp marinated in spicy lime juice

$22



chicken tenders

lightly breaded white chicken breast strips

$12



coconut shrimp

crispy & delicious served with sweet Thai chili sauce

$15



crab cakes

two grilled homemade crab cakes

$18



garlic cheese curds

garlic battered white cheddar cheese curds

$13



jalapeno poppers

breaded jalapeno stuffed with cheese

$13



oysters rockefeller

broiled oysters on a half shell with cream & spinach

$26



sashimi

raw yellowfin tuna served with wasabi & soy sauce

$18



seared ahi

blackened yellowfin tuna served rare with wasabi & soy sauce

$20



shrimp cocktail

chilled shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce

$17



smoked salmon

moist, light & flaky served chilled

$18



bacon wrapped scallop or shrimp

scallops (4) or shrimp (6) wrapped in bacon

$22




Soups & Salads




new england clam chowder

served daily by the cup, bowl or bread bowl

cup

$8


bowl

$12


bread bowl

$16



crab or lobster salad

crab or lobster, romaine, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles hard boiled egg, black olives & avacado. Market price



seared ahi salad

ahi tuna, romaine, tomatoes, carrots & cucumbers

$28



salmon salad

salmon on a bed of romaine, tomatoes, carrots & cucumbers

$28



small caesar salad

.

$10


Chicken

$18


shrimp

$20


salmon

$20



small house salad

dressing choices: honey mustard, bleu cheese, italian, ranch, thousand island, or oil & vinegar

.

$10


Chicken

$18


shrimp

$20


salmon

$20



caesar salad

traditional recipe with croutons & parmesan cheese

$13



grilled bbq chicken salad

romaine, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese & croutons

$20



spinach salad

spinach, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion, hard boiled egg, candied walnuts & a side of warm bacon dressing

$18




Seafood Specialties




Seasonal Catalina Local Lobster

with creamy bay shrimp stuffing. MARKET PRICE



Fresh Fish

Caught locally when available. Choose your preparation: blackened; with tropical mango salsa; sauteed in a tomato basil cream sauce; with crispy macadamia nut breading; with Rosie's special marinade; with lemon and capers; or with garlic mushroom sauce. Served with mixed vegetables and rice pilaf or baked potato or substitute sauteed asparagus & zucchini for $6.

ahi tuna

$32


yellowtail

$28


mahi mahi

$32


halibut

$32


sea bass

$32


swordfish

$34


salmon

$30



Fish Collar of the Day

tempura battered & served with spicy teriyaki sauce

$30



Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (6) or Scallops (4)

scallops or shrimp wrapped in bacon

$26



Cioppino

clams, shrimp, scallops, a variety of fresh fish in a savory broth

$30



Crab Legs

1 lb portion of meaty crab legs. MARKET PRICE



Sauteed Calamari

a thick steak sauteed in lemon caper, olive oil & garlic, linguine

$26



Shrimp Scampi

mushrooms, tomatoes & basil, olive oil & garlic, linguine

$28



Seafood Kabob

swordfish, shrimp, scallops, & fresh vegetables

$28




From the Land




Build-Your-Own Surf & Turf

ultimate surf & turf- ask your server about the options. MARKET PRICE



Rib Eye Steak

1 lb thick & juicy steak with tasty marbling

$38



Filet Mignon

a truly decadent 8 oz cut wrapped in bacon

$40



Chicken Cordon Bleu

fried chicken stuffed with ham & Swiss cheese topped with garlic mushroom sauce

$29



Teriyaki Chicken

sauteed in teriyaki ginger sauce

$26



Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

your choice of preparation as with the fish

$24



Grilled Flat Iron Steak

8 oz flavorful filet

$30



Lemon Chicken

sauteed chicken in a lemon wine sauce

$27



Chicken Parmesan

topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese

$29



Chicken Marsala

wine sauce sauteed with mushrooms & black pepper

$28



Pork Chop

10 oz bone in, moist & sweet in garlic mushroom sauce

$29



Teriyaki Beef

sauteed in teriyaki ginger sauce

$30




From the Fryer

hand breaded and served with french fries or coleslaw




fish & chips

$20



clams

$14



seafood combo

$26



shrimp

$20



calamari steak strips

$19



sea scallops (4)

$22




Sandwiches

served with french fries or coleslaw, on white bun, wheat bun or sliced sourdough bread




lobster roll

chopped chilled claw meat served with creamy tarragon sauce. MARKET PRICE



Fish and seafood sandwiches

grilled swordfish

$20


seared ahi tuna

$20


breaded cod

$15


grilled white seabass

$20


grilled yellowtail

$19


grilled salmon

$19


smoked salmon

$19


grilled halibut

$20


grilled mahi mahi

$20


breaded calamari

$17



black bean veggie burger

$18



french dip

$18



grilled chicken breast

$18



fried chicken

$16



grilled 1/3 lb hamburger

$17



grilled buffalo burger

$20



bbq pork

$17



flat iron steak

$24




Pasta

your choice of marinara, cream, pink, or garlic butter and olive oil. all pastas can be made spicy upon request. all pastas are served with garlic toast. add to any pasta: chicken or blackened chicken $8 shrimp or blackened shrimp $10 or any other protein for an additional cost. GF pasta available upon request




seafood pasta

with shrimp scallops, clams & fresh fish

$32



tri-colored cheese tortellini

with asparagus & mushrooms

$25



angel hair

with garlic, basil & tomatoes

$22



pesto penne

we suggest adding blackened shrimp or chicken

$23



linguine with littleneck clams

in light garlic butter or cream sauce

$28



five cheese ravioli

parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, asiago & provolone

$22



fettucine

alfredo sauce with sauteed mushrooms & garlic

$23



pasta primavera

penne pasta with variety of fresh sauteed vegetables

$24



spaghetti with meat sauce

$22




Tacos & Burritos

individually served tacos made to order




lobster taco

chilled claw meat

$12



Taco

Served ala carte.

fried fish

$6


fried shrimp

$6


coconut shrimp

$6


fried chicken

$6


grilled steak

$6



Taco

Served ala carte.

sea bass

$7


mahi

$7


yellowtail

$7


swordfish

$7


shrimp

$7


grilled chicken

$7



chili verde burrito

pork, steak or chicken served with rice or mixed vegetables

$22


Open Daily

7 a.m. until 10 p.m. (at least)

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128 Catalina Avenue

Avalon, Catalina Island, 90704

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