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Buffalo Nickel

57 Pebbly Beach Road, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA
(310) 510-1323
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Ranked #20 of 35 restaurants in Avalon
Price range: €8 - €12
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery
Most recent review
- 27 Apr 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery
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Ontario
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We weren't sure what to expect as the restaurant isn't right in Avalon. We leveraged their pick up service and soon discovered that this is a hidden gem. You have to try this restaurant. The Mexican pizza and Rellenos are fabulous. I just wish they were closer to our home.

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San Clemente, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Best food iv'e had in a long time and super fun atmosphere. a great part is actually if you cant make it there they'll have a shuttle come and pick you up to drive you to the resturant! Amazing food and service everybody was really nice I have no complaints

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Capistrano Beach, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The decor isn't much but the food delicious, plain and simple but FRESH greens, delicious buffalo burgers and fries are to die for. . .

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California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

My family and I went to the Buffalo Nickel for a free lunch on your Birthday. It was a fun time with the family. Great drinks, good food, and nice staff what more can you ask for. I drank a Buffalo Milk it was so good.

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013 via mobile

Locals dine here, especially for their pasta night. We chose their mexican combo plate, but should have gone for the pasta. They cook the pasta to order and you choose your sauce, veggies and protein. Next time we would go for the pasta night. Mexican food was okay, average. Restaurant is about a mile out of town. They have a... More

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Carmel, Indiana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

The chili and sandwiches were all of good quality and prepared quickly. We had lunch here most days while working. Would eat there most days if i was here another week.

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chicago
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This restaurant we found as we drove out of town. No one had recommended it but it was filled with more local families than tourist so we stopped. I thought that the mexican food would be really good but was disappointed. Interestingly enough the clam chowder was excellent as were the ribs. I cannot say the same for the flautas... More

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San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

What a great surprise. Buffalo Nickle offers a free lunch on your birthday. GO! Let them pick you up at their stop from the boat. They are located in Pebbly Beach. The staff is friendly, the food is five star. We had the chcken salad, carnitas, a 7 & 7 and for dessert order the "buffalo milk"....creme de cocoa liquor... More

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Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

To celebrate my wife's birthday, we went to Santa Catalina Island. From the website of the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, we found a page titled "Birthday Island," which lists dozens of special offers and promotions for visitors on their birthday. Since the Buffalo Nickel offered a "free meal on your birthday," we decided to give it... More

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Tollhouse, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We took a shuttle to this restuarant. It was recommended by our hotel staff. The chips and salsa were soooo good. We shared a huge tostadah salad and still couldn't eat it all. It was the best. The service was very nice. We ate outside on the patio. The waiter even took our photo for us. The shuttle was fast... More

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