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Bonaparte Bistro - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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The service was amazing. I suggest more locals and even non locals try this place! It was my first time. I have enjoyed the breakfast bakery for years. It's like a short visit to France! We almost had the entire place to ourselves. I love this however, I am not greedy so I'm sharing this intel ;) read more

Bonaparte Bistro - The staff who was attentive and even gave our pup some water and grilled chicken! - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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I'm not one to order a flourless dessert, being that they always look so dry however Bonaparte never disappoints! Being that I'm always on a diet I will have to try to refrain from eating this every morning. Unfortunately, I had to take a few bites before I took a picture. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Flourless chocolate desert - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I came here on a Sunday for brunch as a party of four. My friends and I were seated immediately when we came in around 12:30. There were some other diners at the time, but it wasn't packed. They have both indoor and outdoor dining available. Outdoor dining will be a bit busier and noisier, as the restaurant looks onto the bustling part of Redondo Beach near the boardwalk. Our waitress was bubbly and welcoming. She asked if it was our first time and was happy to give us menu recommendations. The food here was good but nothing amazing. They had a good range of options for meat eaters, vegetarians and people requiring gluten-free options. It was lively all around us and pleasant to sit on the boardwalk and eat on what was a mild California winter day. If I needed to eat lunch near Hermosa pier again, this would be a good option, but I probably wouldn't come out of my way to dine here again. read more

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The tuna tartare was amazing! So good and refreshing. The wine list is is really great they have a lot to choose from. The patio seating is great for taking in the ocean view and watching everyone on the boardwalk. The service was great our server was really nice and paid close attention to everything! read more

We visit their Redondo Beach bakery frequently, and this is our first time at this Bistro in Hermosa Beach. The experience was pretty good, great location, delicious food, and friendly service like the bakery. We ordered a breakfast sandwich and an Italian Omelette, both with salad, both were very tasty. We sat outdoors with our small dog, the servers were all friendly with us and our dog. read more

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We had amazing experience of there. The server made my day! She was extremely nice. Of course the food was delicious too. I got impressed of mushrooms pizza because it had truffles flavor! Never expected of that. The salad.. was so fresh and the short rib sandwich was to die for. Definitely will be back when I go to hermosa beach! read more

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After returning to try Mary's Chicken which is fantastic, I must give this a 5 star rating. The chicken is crisp on the outside panfried and tender with a lovely gravy ladled on top. The Crab Avocado Roll was also excellent. Our server made great recommendations and I would say this is a nice casual sit-down dinner kind of place that's not a bar per se, but would be ideal for a date, double date or a small group dinner as you can still hear each other. Located by Hermosa Pier. read more

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Another pleasant experience at my fave beach restaurant. The servers are a little bit stressed lately, but they are friendly and the food is still very good. So no complaints. Ambiance - great! read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Capalleni pasta. The shrimp are full of flavor! The pasta It could use just a little more of the sauce. Overall a good dish. - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Great location, great views of the ocean and sunset at dinner! We walked around the beach and then walked along looking for a place to eat and there are plenty of good restaurants in a row here. We're glad we chose Bonaparte bistro! The appetizers were amazing - Brussels sprouts and curried hummus with fresh pita flatbread. The hummus was absolutely incredible- so flavorful and the bread was fresh and fluffy. That was the star of the whole meal imho lol! Everyone enjoyed it immensely! For entrees, I got the branzino which was okay. It was supposed to come with a sauce vierge but it basically came with sliced cherry tomatoes, not really a sauce. The fish was tender cooked but felt like it lacked some flavor. I asked for lemon but the server forgot so I was almost finished eating - although she did remember afterwards and apologized profusely, all good. She was lovely and overall service was awesome. The hubs had the burger and he liked it. Others had roasted chicken and a salad. Overall really good experience! read more

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Ate alone today having Steak & frites with Bordeaux Red Wine. My server Caroline was excellent and food was great as it has been every time I've eaten here. I'll be back soon. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Steak & Frites - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Landon provided excellent service and we were blown away by the food! We have had pastries from the original Bonaparte and decided to take the whole family to the bistro for dinner. Plenty of great options for kids - cheeseburger, pastas, chicken fingers. Adults had short ribs and salad. A little pricey but to be expected for the location right on the pier. read more

One of the things that sets Bonaparte Bristo apart is its unique take on cuisine. Unlike the typical food genre of Hermosa Pier, the restaurant offers a delightful French fusion menu that is sure to pique your interest. We ordered their Avocado Crab Roll, a Japanese sushi roll fused with French and Californian cuisine techniques. The sauce accompanying the dish is a hot, sweet, and sour sauce. I think it is made in-house with a good blend of tastes; it has some hints of French and Asian. It has a strong ginger taste but is not overpowering and has the correct brightness. The crab meat tossed with mayo and other ingredients tasted creamy and refreshing. Instead of rice, they have fried chips. It is a very creative and well-executed fusion dish. We also ordered a Grilled Mary's Chicken Sandwich. For the most part, it is a good sandwich. Each ingredient, especially the grilled chicken, was done well. The meat was juicy enough and nicely charred with a smoky taste. Ultimately, all the ingredients in the sandwich came together and gave the sandwich a good overall taste. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Crab Avocado Roll - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Best, avocado toast!! Very unique with the eggs and tomatoes. A little salt and pepper. It's definitely one of my favorites in town. My daughter's favorite croissants. Delicious coffee and House made baked goods and desserts. I have eaten breakfast here many times and had dinner at the restaurant across the way and everything has always been absolutely delicious in the service has been great. read more

My husband and I went to Bonaparte Bistro in Hermosa Beach. The restaurant is quaint and the food is excellent. I had the Avocado Benedict and it was delicious. The poached eggs were perfect. Everything on the Avocado Benedict was delicious, flavorful, and fresh. Also, I had the cappuccino and it was delicious. The foam on top of the coffee was light and airy just the way it should be. The restaurant manager was awesome! She was very nice, friendly, polite and helpful. I highly recommend Bonaparte Bistro for a great meal. You won't be disappointed. read more

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What a wonderful fund: the food, the atmosphere, the owner and all the servers, especially Gary. We went with his recommendations: Hummus and fresh baked pizza, pasta, fish and cream brule...and sangria!!! Amazing place to visit and enjoy. read more

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Ordered a kids chicken strips which wasn't eaten due to fried to crispy and lots of seasoning on the crust. Big waste due not for a 3 yr old. My Branzino was over cooked. Pizza was ok. Service was good and waitress Friendly. Ambiance is nice since outdoor dining. Glass of wine was fine. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Tried this place for the first time this evening, and we were pleasantly surprised. I had the short rib sandwich, which was amazing. I had it with truffle fries, which were crispy and flavorful. My husband had the steak frites, and we were amazed at how thick the steak was! It was also well-cooked. Our server was friendly and helpful. My husband wanted a dinner salad, which wasn't in the menu. She worked with the kitchen, and they made him a dinner salad. The location is great--just steps from the water. The entire front of the restaurant was open, which meant we could sit inside and yet have fresh air. Perfect for a beach location. read more

All of the food was amazing, especially the braised short ribs. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus was made fresh and had a hint of curry, giving it such a unique flavor. And the pita bread was fresh out of the oven absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly, and for the quality of the food, the wait wasn't that long after ordering. The Bistro is on Hermosa Pier Avenue, and it feels like cafe vibes all the way. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Came in and sat down. There was only one other table of 2 at the restaurant so it wasn't busy. We received no menus, water or service after waiting more than 10 mins. Plenty of other places to eat. Got up and left. read more

Laidback restaurant on Pier serving French bites. Came here for brunch with some coworkers for lunch after we did a relay and it was a good meal. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Credit cards and cash accepted. Kid-friendly. I got the breakfast sandwich per our waiter's recommendation. It was tres grand and I liked the buttery flakiness of the croissant. I opted to get mine with bacon but you can get it vegetarian as well. It came with a good size side of potatoes and I had leftovers. My coworker's salmon toast was a healthier option that had salad on the side. Our waiter was friendly and the vibes overall were relaxed. read more

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Abby and Melanie are absolute gems. They are super friendly and welcoming and help you find the best items on the menu for your specific tastes. I personally love the way they make their Rigatoni. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

GREAT PLACE FOR BRUNCH WITH GREAT SERVICE ========================================== My sister and I walked over to Hermosa Beach from the Manhattan Beach Pier area and decided to look for a place for brunch. This place caught our eye based on their menu, so we decided to have brunch there. Note: When you are getting seated try to get seated indoors or on the north side of the restaurant patio when entering. The juice bar next door plays really loud and obnoxious music. We should have asked for another table, but just to let you all know. We initially ordered mimosas ($11.95) and those were good. Our server was French and very nice. My sister ordered the croque madame for $20.95 and she liked that. She just wished they used another type of bread. She liked the arugula salad with carrot slivers. I ordered the croque monsieur and I liked that for $19.95. I would definitely go back and maybe try some other things on the menu. read more

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Had dinner with my son with a view of the Pacific at Bonaparte Bistro. Great food and atmosphere! System with wine, the Homemade Pita and meat balls. Very good, but the pita and hummus were very large, so didn't finish it. For dinner I had the steak fries and my son had a pasta and short rib dish. Both were fantastic! The steak was larger than anticipated, as were the frites. The steak was served with a pepper corn sauce. Delicious, served a requested - medium rare. We shared a bottle of bordeaux to cap off a lovely evening! read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Everything was great, Our server was really nice and attentive and food was delicious! I ordered mussels which was perfect! If Ilived closer, I'd come back more often. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Moules marinières - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Melanie, the server, is awful. She was not our waiter, we had Deborah who was great but the table next to us was being served by Melanie. I noticed on multiple occasions Melanie borderline degrading the family she was serving. Her attitude, comments she would make about them. Unreal! Then, at the end of their meal they apparently did not tip (I would not have either with the way she treated them) and she absolutely lost it. I'm not joking. She yelled, cursed at them, and told them they should never come back or go out to eat if they were not going to tip. I'm 44, I've seen and witnessed waiters be rude, sassy, give bad service, etc. but I have never seen another person be so awful while waiting tables. This woman is well into her 50's behaving like a child. Owner, if you see this review. Do yourself a favor and remove this woman from your restaurant. Until then, I will never come back. read more

We sat outside on the patio to enjoy the evening. We were staying at the Beach House Hotel nearby. I love French food, this is a casual iteration of what I am used to. The owner waited on us hurriedly, and urged me to order the beef, which I did. My husband loved his trout, the green beans were nice and crispy. I ordered the beef bourguignon, it was tasty, but served on a large bed of overcooked pasta, the flavors were great, the gravy was nice, but I had five small pieces of stewed beef, so it was disappointing. The mussels looked amazing! Wish I'd ordered those. Bonaparte Bistro is a new restaurant by same owner of the Bonaparte Bakery nearby, which is great, so my hope is that it will get better. read more

Came here on Saturday night. Cute little place but we weren't exactly comfortable.. almost too small and too close to other customers. The service was good, friendly and fast. French onion soup and meatballs were ok, little bland but chicken dish was very good. I'd come back here in summer and sit outside. read more

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I'm really impressed with the variety of French options at the Bonaparte Bistro, all served with a wonderful French accent. The beef bourguignon, pastas, and pizzas are really amazing - and the delicious desserts are from the Cafe Bonaparte which is right across the plaza. There's so many dinner options, you could eat here once a month and continue to explore. Usually, the Bistro is not too crowded so chances are you can easily get a table, even though it's a small restaurant with limited indoor seating. I'd give the Bistro five stars if they had a wider selection of beer and wine. The options they have are excellent- they just need to expand their offerings to get +1. read more

This place is not worthy of its name. Cafe au lait here is simply coffee with a bit of 2 percent milk. No froth! Quiche is served almost cold, made with a thick slab of cheese at the bottom. French onion soup is an extremely hot base with loads of bread floating about and no crusted cheese on top. I want my money back kind of place. read more

We went for dinner on New Year's Eve and it was delish. Everyone loved their food and staff was lovely. We will definitely be back.

Bonaparte Bistro, a Pier-side delight, French classics done perfectly right. Onion soup, beef burgundy, frites with mussels, Breaking the trend of mediocre Pier hustles. Dine outside with heat lamps aglow, Good wine and beer make the evening flow. A local favorite, it's clear to see, Bonaparte shines with French esprit! read more

I went for brunch with some girlfriends and I ordered the smoked salmon omelet with potatoes and it was delicious! It's the best new breakfast find I've had recently. I love breakfast and always look for new places with good food, even something a little different. The salmon in the omelet was perfect and not overcooked. I love that the potatoes were flavorful, spiced well, and cooked perfectly, unlike a lot of places that give you sliced potatoes with not much else and call them home fries. I will be going back for breakfast and look forward to trying Bonaparte's lunch/dinner menu. read more

Wonderful, helpful staff. The food reminded me of eating at a friends, it was good but not impressive for the high cost. The outside patio would've been more enjoyable if it wasn't for the smell of cleaning chemicals from what I assume was the restaurant next door. Not what you want to smell when trying to eat. I'm sure the area is really nice in the summer. read more

Baked items were fresh. We ordered the Napoleon. Simple cafe vibes on the beach --- great if you're in the area. Decent amount of seating inside and out. Good for people watching. Counter service was efficient. Would love to come back to try the quiche. read more

Bonaparte Bistro - Napoleon - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I've been here twice and each visit has been a very pleasant experience. The staff is extremely welcoming, professional and more than happy to share recommendations. We've ordered the Chicken Sandwich, Niçoise Salad, ABLT & Charcuterie. Each dish has been well prepared, made with quality ingredients and thoughtfully plated. Don't skip the excellent desserts, they're from sister restaurant, Cafe Bonaparte. I'm looking forward to returning for dinner, to try the Beef Bourguignon. read more

Excellent food, service and the location is very the best! Nice view of the beach and fun to see all the activity on the Strand.

Friendly service, and Derek, Mack, and Abby did a great job with our large group.. Pita with hummus was great- nice big fresh baked pita with delicious fresh hummus. Great truffle fries. Mushroom pizza was delicious. Crème brûlée dessert and tiramisu were excellent. Smaller place but very nice ambiance inside, Will for sure be back! read more

The wild mushroom pizza is incredible and so are the truffle fries. The service was great!!! I would definitely come back again.