catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort

Name: catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort
Address: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States, 90275
Telephone: (310) 265-2704
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

1548 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Set against the scenic views of Terranea Resort, Catalina Island and the Pacific Coast, catalina kitchen hosts a spirited dining experience in a vibrant and modern setting.

Please find menu here: https://www.terranea.com/dining/catalina-kitchen/menus

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 265-2704
Website
http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-restaurants
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Vaughan

Location
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Neighborhood
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Cross street
Palos Verdes Drive South
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Grilled Lamb Chops
Tomato cous-cous, harissa butter sauce, micro greens
Garlic Shrimp & Bay Scallops
Bell peppers, garlic citrus risotto, parmesan, micro herbs
Jidori Chicken Thigh
Cajun cream corn, spinach, crispy prosciutto, micro herbs
Seared Striped Bass
Smokey piquillo sauce, grilled asparagus, lemon olive oil, micro herbs
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Sweet Corn Ravioli
Garlic cream sauce, roasted corn salsa, parmesan, micro herbs, evoo
Seafood Boil
Pulled Pork Sliders
Shrimp Tempura in Dynamite Sauce
Grilled Octopus with Chimichurri
Pepperoni, Mushroom and Sausage Pizza
Cheese Pizza with Parmesan, Mozzarella
Margherita Pizza
Taco Station

From the Raw Bar

Wakame Salad
Salmon Pokesalmon Poke
Peruvian Scallops
Oysters on the Half Shell
Mignonette, lemon wedges, cocktail sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
Jonah Crab Claws
Steamed Snow Crab
Whole Salmon
Miso glaze, green onions

From the Carving Station

Salt Crusted Prime Rib
Au jus, mint jelly, creamy horseradish, chimichurri
Tri-Tip
Assortment of Sausages

To Accompany

Charcuterie and Cheese
Build Your Own Salad Bar
Romaine, arugula, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmesan blue cheese crumbles, cheddar cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar dressing ranch dressing, bacon bits, grilled chicken, egg crumbles
Assortment of Bread
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Buffalo Cauliflower
Loaded Tater Tots
Onion Rings
Seasonal Fruit
Pork Gyoza
Hummus Dip with Veggies

Desserts

Chef's Selection

Kids Buffet

Chicken Tenders and French Fries
Garlic Chili Wings and Peach Bbq Glaze Wings
Buttered Penne
Mini Corn Dogs

What 1,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Great for outdoor dining

1,548 Reviews

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AnaC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went there for my son’s birthday (aged 10). We had 4 kids and 2 adults. The menu is extremely limited now. They used to have way more options. As a vegetarian the only thing I could order was a salad and pizza. I did not want an overpriced pizza but that’s what I got. The bill was $382 for the 6 of us!!! My husband did get a filet mignon plate but the rest of us got pizza and salads. 2 of those were kids’ menu meals too. The price there is out of control for what you get. Definitely not returning!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was terrible. My husband and I were in town doing a mileage run for Delta medallion status and we met my aunt for dinner. I had the short rib. It was the tiniest boneless short rib I’ve ever been served in a restaurant supposedly braised for 12 hours. It had NO taste. I thought I needed a Covid test… it was served with polenta that was equally unsatisfying. My husband ordered the barbecue chicken pizza. It was thin crust which was as tough as leather. My aunt had tuna tartare which I guess is hard to ruin unless you have a texture issue. Additionally it was 55 degrees and all the doors were open. We’re not in Canada.
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barb
Los Angeles
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I wish I had known that there is a seafood buffet every Friday. I would have made reservations for another night. We are both allergic to seafood, but after looking at the beautiful display of other offerings, we decided to stay. Certainly the food we ate was delicious, but the prime rib and other meats and vegetables, while tasty and high quality, weren’t hot at all. The service is 20 stars. I would return for the off-the-menu offerings.
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Dave
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner at Catalina Kitchen on a Friday night. We didn't realize that on Fridays their menu consists solely of a "seafood" buffet with no option to order from a menu. The buffet was decent, but not really a seafood buffet, but rather a buffet with some seafood options. Overall the quality of the buffet food was good, but we're not really buffet eaters. Our bad for missing the fact that it was buffet only. The service was exceptional though.
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DavidE
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service and a genuine appreciation for our having dined there. Great food, too!
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Kingari
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It would be wonderful if you can add more veg dishes - how about veggie burger- mushroom pizza is too doughy and skimpy on mushrooms -
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LydiaK
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We happened to come on a special night, Christmas tree lighting. Nonetheless, we found parking and were able to take advantage of the buffet, and one of us who wanted less used the a la carte menu for pizza. The food was middling to good, but the ambiance was lovely, the moon was full, and we loved the musician playing old folk standards. Overall, a lovely evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Saturday had only a disappointing breakfast buffet rather than menu items as listed on their website. Food was mediocre at best. We were told valet would be $10 rather than $25 with validation but when we left we were told there was no validation because they were doing a “tree lighting”, so we paid the full $25 for valet. Worst and most expensive breakfast ever.
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david
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was terrible. we waited about 15 mins after we were seated for a server to show up (and that was after we told a staff about our situation). Clearly they were under-staffed.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The server was extremely late and we had to ask for water after being seated for 20 minutes. Normally the service is amazing and the food was lack luster at best. Extremely disappointed.
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JoanL
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very good Thanksgiving buffet. Lots of different items and selections. Good for kids and adults alike.
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REMDDS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was a thanksgiving Buffett. Overpriced and not that good. The setting and hotel, however, were spectacular. I wouldn’t do this again, however I would return and order off their menu in the future, as we have done in the past.
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Rfginla
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the Thanksgiving Buffet at Catalina’s Kitchen. Live singer was a plus, with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
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JovonJ
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the Rosemary added to the utensil it was really pleasant! The food was awesome however, for the stir fried vegetables items; we feel the bacon needs to be removed or replaced with another smoked meat! Overall the food, services, attentiveness of the staff was excellent
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TabbyG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a delicious assortment of traditional favorites and innovative dishes on Thanksgiving, and appreciative of the courteous and pleasant service.
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MichaelM
Orange County
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food left a little to be desired. Drinks were good. Ambience was wonderful and service was good.
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Braised
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Although staff was friendly, they were uncoordinated and had to ask several times for plates. Beautiful view but food was very underseasoned. Come for the views, dont get the food
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RickE
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was excellent. Our waiter was also excellent. However, the entrees were not full dinners. There were no side dishes with my pork chop. Those were extra. The last time we were there parking was fully validated with dinner. This time we had to pay. Lastly, we went over to the lounge bar to listen to music. It was terrible and we left after 5 minutes.
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JoeR
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Juan was a Great waiter and made the experience unforgettable.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome Brunch. Price was high, but so was quality, variety, service and ambiance!
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TeresaV
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We are returning customers and were there for my daughter’s birthday with a party of six. We’ve had excellent service in the past but we were less than impressed this time with Anna, our waitress, who practically forgot about us during our brunch experience. We were very grateful for Reddy, who was new at his job but super friendly and professional. He kept our water glasses full, provided a missing table setting, and was attentive to our needs. He did a much better job on waiting on us than our actual server! We tried focusing on the positives, such as the serene ambiance, other waiters stepping in to get us the champagne tickets to the adorable and delicious champagne cart manned by such friendly and bubbly young lady, the helpful and welcoming people at the buffet and desert bar. However, Anna did not deserve the tip we had to pay since we were a large party and it was included in the check. I do hope that the tip was shared with the rest of the staff who stepped up to help my family. If we choose to return in the future, I’ll be sure to request a different waiter who left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Foodie650
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our experience at Catalina Kitchen. Everyone we interacted with was gracious and friendly. The food was well made and delicious. I could tell that the salad was made with very fresh vegetables. I also had the salmon, which tasted very fresh and wasn't under-cooked. It seemed like the kitchen moved a bit slowly but I wasn't in a huge rush. I'd return here again.
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Julie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but the service was slow. If we needed utensils, they would take a long time to bring them. If we were sharing items, they did not bring extra plates until we asked for them. And then it took a while.
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MamaB
Orlando
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous setting, friendly staff. Food came out quickly, not very busy at lunch time. Turkey club had generic processed turkey, not like Boars Head where you can see it’s real turkey breast slices. Had about 3 round slices of turkey. The guacamole in the sandwich was very loose as if it was watered down and tomatoes were a bit mushy. Worst part was the toasted/grilled bread. The oil or butter used had an off taste so I didn’t eat after one bite. Just ate the filling since I was starving. Cobb salad with grilled chicken was good enough but not great. Had lava cake for dessert and it came out very quickly. It tasted premade/frozen and it wasn’t very warm. Also had an off taste, definitely not fresh out of the oven like Fleming’s. Strawberries and raspberries served with the cake were very tart and the sauce didn’t taste homemade. If it was it wasn’t very good. I’m a sweet/chocolate lover and my not finishing the dessert says a lot. Sad because the place is beautiful but would not eat there again.
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PatrickO
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice view and good food. The service was excellent and the wine list was good and the prices were good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Victor our waiter was the very best, he was very friendly and attentive.
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GailC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good hamburger with slightly unusual flavors but subtle. Came with waffle cut sweet potato fries, good choice because it's a bit different, tasty. Husband had Cobb salad which he enjoyed. Patio was lovely, beautiful.
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NinaW
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to dine. Proud to have this restaurant in our community.
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Asia
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food is bland and boring no flavor no taste. Waste of money.
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NaomiS
San Diego
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent and the breakfast burritos were superb. Thank you!
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ChrisC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Friday night seafood Buffay is not what it used to be. There were some items, especially the sushi, that are no longer served. The food was fairly bland no real standouts. We sat down and waited for a waiter to take our drink order, but got tired of waiting. So we stood up, headed to the Buffet and I placed a drink order with the first person I saw. The service wasn’t what I’m used to there and the seafood buffet itself. Is it what it used to be. Doubt I will go here on Friday night again.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trump sure knows how to run a great operation where it values its customers and makes them feel special.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very nice food and our server was great !!!! also having lunch with a nice view
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jmADVENTURE
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful environment. Quality service. Attractively presented meals. Above average quality of food.
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JazzG
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went to the restaurant for the “ daily” breakfast and was told that we could only get the Sunday brunch buffet at $85.00 per person. This was not communicated to me at the time of booking, on their website or in subsequent text message.
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RitaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. I arrived early and was accomodated.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best brunch in Los Angeles. Juan was the most excellent waiter and made sure my family and I were taken care of. $85 per person was well worth it!
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MIKEM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess has a great personality, and very helpful at picking out a great spot to sit to enjoy the food and the ambience. The waiter was helpful and attentive and always make sure our glasses were full and plates were taken away. The food was excellent minus a couple of dishes that looked a little suspect. the dessert bar was excellent. The bartender made an excellent sangria and margarita.
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WorthAreview
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hotel views of ocean is beautiful and the service/hospitality wonderful. . Comparing the seafood buffet before COVID and now $73/person, the food choices are less and the taste is mediocre including the desert. Hot Crab legs were dry including the meats mainly kept warm by heat lamps. I arrived at 5pm and couldn't get a good rare prime rib after waiting for 1.5hrs on 3 attempts after my 1st. I had better prime rib at Black Angus. Sirloin was rare but chewy/tough. Grill pork was dry. None of the dishes stood out. The flavoring was on the BLAND side of Americanized food. They need to fly in a chef from Hawaii from Kahala Madarin or Hokulani to taste/relook at the menu. . NO sashimi bar, just ceviche dishes or ICED raw oysters/scrimp/rock crab w/ cocktail sauce. TACO bar was made to order by the staff. The charcuterie display was beautiful but contained ordinary items found at a local supermarket, It didn't have a different types of salami or manchego cheese. . Desert look nice but not sweet nor tasty (Keep in mind I don't really like sweet but this was less than 85degree sweet). I got more sugar by dipping brie in honey/jam. Homemade Ice-cream/sorbet were served by the staff but the toppings were self serve. . Service - Waiters and Water Help were wonderful as usual. Overall staff, I encounter throughout hotel was great/helpful. Good training on hospitality throughout the hotel.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting an ambience were beautiful. Our server was exceptional - gracious, attentive, efficient, knowledgeable. Food was delicious!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort is rated 4.1 stars by 1548 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Google Map for catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Palos Verdes Drive South
Neighborhood
Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Vaughan
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-restaurants
Phone number
(310) 265-2704

catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Roasted Vegetables

Seafood Etouffee

Cajun Seafood Boil

Enhancements

King Crab

Grilled Lobster

Kitchen Classics

Grilled Lamb Chops

Garlic Shrimp & Bay Scallops

Jidori Chicken Thigh

Seared Striped Bass

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Sweet Corn Ravioli

Seafood Boil

Pulled Pork Sliders

Shrimp Tempura in Dynamite Sauce

Grilled Octopus with Chimichurri

Pepperoni, Mushroom and Sausage Pizza

Cheese Pizza with Parmesan, Mozzarella

Margherita Pizza

Taco Station

From the Raw Bar

Wakame Salad

Salmon Pokesalmon Poke

Peruvian Scallops

Oysters on the Half Shell

Shrimp Cocktail

Jonah Crab Claws

Steamed Snow Crab

Whole Salmon

From the Carving Station

Salt Crusted Prime Rib

Tri-Tip

Assortment of Sausages

To Accompany

Charcuterie and Cheese

Build Your Own Salad Bar

Assortment of Bread

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Buffalo Cauliflower

Loaded Tater Tots

Onion Rings

Seasonal Fruit

Pork Gyoza

Hummus Dip with Veggies

Desserts

Chef's Selection

Kids Buffet

Chicken Tenders and French Fries

Garlic Chili Wings and Peach Bbq Glaze Wings

Buttered Penne

Mini Corn Dogs

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

How is catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort restaurant rated?

Is catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information