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

1508 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

Sep 28, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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, Dog Friendly, 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 1,508 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
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Great for outdoor dining

1,508 Reviews

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CecileA
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service was great! Our server was very attentive and really nice. The food was pretty good. The prices weren't bad.
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KarenT
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Catalina Kitchen and Boshi are amazing restaurants. The manager at Catalina Kitchen was especially welcoming and helpful. She went out of her way to wish me a happy birthday and made my special day a wonderful celebration with family and friends!
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Charconn22
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Much better food selection for weekend brunch than before. Becoming popular and sometimes a little too busy.
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NancyP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Sunday brunch and wonderful atmosphere! California coastal at its finest!
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DougS
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have eaten here many times. It's consistently an impressive place to take guests, particularly if they have not been to Terranea before. Day or night, it's always a great experience here.
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GeorginaB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food, ambience and the view was perfect. Our server was great! We were late because we went to Nelsons by mistake. The hostess was understanding about the mistake.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful service. Overall a great date night.
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Theresa
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Catalina Kitchen is always a great experience. The staff is friendly and professional and the food is delicious. We went on Friday evening for their buffet dinner and they had so many wonderful options. Miles, our server, was great! He was attentive and went above and beyond to make our evening special. It's wonderful to have Terranea and Catalina Kitchen so close.
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DavidF
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food quality. Nick was a great waiter and a lot of fun. He handled our party with ease and seemed to enjoy his work!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The resort is beautiful and the beachside is beautiful. I didn't think the 70$ price tag was worth it for the quality of food at the Buffet. I thought the wine lost was sub par. Would probably go elsewhere for that kind of money given the food and wine quality. Cocktail was good. Service staff/waitress was very on top of it.
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RockyA
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the servers were very accommodating especially when we asked to take our pictures. One who took our pictures even offered to move the umbrella so not to get in our pictures. Appreciate the extra effort 😊
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Steven
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Ordered burgers and brews. You "build your own burger" with cafeteria-quality precooked meat. You dress your own burger. Veggies seemed fresh, but sides (tots especially) were overcooked and stale. For almost $30, I'd expect a gourmet burger - not precooked buffet fare. Cocktails were good. Service was ok. Patio had beautiful views.
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RockyT
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The brunch was overpriced at $85. The service was excellent and the food was nice but not worth what we paid.
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JJMP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
Everything was great EXCEPT for the meal. Everything except the cold salad section was below average. The seafood was well overcooked but for the shrimp. Sadly, Friday nights are boasted as a"Seafood Buffet" yet 99% of the seafood was essentially not enjoyable to eat. Crab claws were either very old, over frozen and or steamed or boiled way too long. You could not get the meat off the bone. It was embarrassing trying. All other proteins except the carne asada for the tacos were too tough to chew on. Even the slider patty was tough and bread hard. There must be a better way. Right? The price is not at all fair for the quality food served. No way. No how.
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Tblu
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Never got food after hour and half had to leave restaurant
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Foodie53
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious and large buffet! Outside seating is a must!
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RachelW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good. It took an hour to get it, however, and we had a simple order (a sandwich and a burrito.) I don't blame the waitstaff. They seemed overworked, and it showed with how little they were able to come by our table. Management needs to hire more folks - wait times like what we experienced are unacceptable anywhere, but they're especially unacceptable at a restaurant located on what's supposed to be a 5-star resort.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience for a birthday celebration! From the begging Izzy was so accommodating, and Augusto was the best waiter ever! We love this place and definitely coming back!
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looking4goodfood
Los Angeles
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
$85 for Sunday brunch, and it did not include even one mimosa. Got charge an additional $14 for that. food was just so-so… Made to order omelette was the best, but the way the buffet was set up people kind of wandered around a lot looking for food. A couple times we went up and people weren’t at the stations or there was no food - never did find the egg white bites The servers were great, which has been an improvement over the last couple times we’ve had “regular” breakfast. This might be worth $45 for the ambience, but no way would we go back at this price.
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PaigeS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, it’s always a joy to go to Terranea resort! Happy hour is a cherry on top, vacation vibes right around the corner!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
Took 1 hour to get our food. You don’t get what you pay for. Example: $30 Pork Chop for dinner is just that… a pork chop with caramelized onions and a side of applesauce. No starch or vegetable.
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PatriciaH
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
Ordered medium and rare hamburgers. They were all very well done and dry! We were given a credit, but we were very disappointed. We have come many ti.we for the amazing burgers, so this time we came with our out of town family. So disappointed and embarrassed by the overcooked food!
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view
Los Angeles
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just moved back to PV and Terranea is our go to out to dinner. Luis our server and has been there since opened. Great experience "away from it all".
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RhondaG
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Catalina Kitchen was a lovely place to catch up with a friend over ahi salad and CK chicken sandwich. The brûlée cheesecake was delicious! The scenery was lovely! Service was attentive and respectful. Would go again!
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WalterC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience2
I think there could have been a greater choice or variety of foods. The service was excellent.
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Gbal
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We went for our 50th anniversary but did not realize the regular menu was not available just the seafood buffet. Food was pretty good but the seafood broil was dried out and most of the clams and mussels had fallen out of the shell so I either got an empty one or a dried out one. Sea Bass was very good. Crabs were on the small size so it really wasn't worth all the trouble to crack them and get a little bit of crab. The location is what we really liked as locals we enjoy the ambiance. Not sure I would go again for the seafood buffet. Would have liked the regular menu and a nice dessert for this occasion.
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MilenaA
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Short staffed. Lava cake was cold. Lava is hot fyi. Forgot a few things. Extremely friendly though.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience3
Had the sunday brunch and was disappointed to find out most the food and even the desserts were prepared offsite. The omelet was fresh and tasty, but to say they had a pancake station is beyond a stretch. They put out cold pancakes that were not made to order.
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Janni
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food3service1ambience5
I had visited Catalina Kitchen for lunch and received excellent service from Mota. Very attentive. He then recommended I try out the Sunday Brunch, I was disappointed. Mota was not available that day, so I had a different server. We had to wait to receive water, dirty plates where stacking and I know it's out of the server's control, but the wine I wanted was not in stock. The price was too high for the food that was being offered also. I didn't expect to pay $85 a person
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Italipino
Central Coast
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our apps arrived before our bottle of wine which is not ideal. My tomato soup was delicious but it was clear that my mini grilled cheese that came with had been sitting for a while and not made upon ordering (soggy and cold). Server was friendly and did a good job. Good wine list. We asked for fire table to be turned on and she made it happen right away. We were sat next to bussing station but that’s on me for not asking to be moved. Overall experience was good, just some feedback to share with your staff.
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JuliL
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
We started with the tuna tartar which is an extremely small portion compared to thee high end restaurants. It was really good though however would not order again . I asked for beef or crackers because I do not like to drink on an empty stomach . The best they could do is bring me some croutons. my Husband ordered the short rib which was delicious . I ordered the shrimp etoufee it was so spicy I had to send back so if you do not like spice . It is not for you . It was a nice evening however we will not be going back anytime soon
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JoanneM
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
The service was subpar. After 20 minutes, we asked where the server was. The food was definitely mediocre. The prices expensive. The tables don’t even have placemats, when you are paying $20 for a salad which is basically a bag of arugula, four little pieces of beets and a little goat cheese, you expect more. My husband ordered the octopus. One small tough piece of octopus which was terrible. You also have to pay for parking and we waited 15 minutes to retrieve our car, It was my husband’s birthday and was disappointing from start to finish, Look elsewhere for a good experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food1service5ambience5
It was a nice atmosphere the food not so good very bland no flavor pasta was dry no sauce and buffalo cauliflower taste like it was made in microwave disgusting but I paid.
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EvgeniyaS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Very bad service , expensive, bad food . Never again
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TerriM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food took way too long to come out and when it did the Brussels sprouts came out burnt. On top of that we still had to wait another 10-15 mins for the pizza to come out.
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RobertT
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
For lunch - our food day under the heat lamp way too long, it was dried out. For dinner - our server took our order and we never saw her again. We had to go find someone to get our ticket to pay. Too few servers - they were so busy they couldn’t circle back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Extraordinary taste of foods! Beyond description^^
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MikeAll
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience5
Typical SoCal casual dining menu. Food was good to very good...not quite excellent. Service was friendly but very slow and a bit unattentive. .
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Evie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our meal. The server was very nice and attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
We waited 50 min for food to be delivered after placing order. The fried chicken sandwich was served undercooked (pink).
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort is rated 4.1 stars by 1508 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

Sep 28, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 22 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
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, Dog Friendly, 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

Ahi Tuna Salad

Seafood Etouffee

Crab Cake

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

Physical distancing

Screening

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