Do not go here!!! So.... Went to Tony's for dinner. Ordered 4 steak dinners and the meat (medium rare, medium and anothe medium rare. The medium rare were essentially raw. The medium was grey. Well , i would say in my humble opinion. One of us is hr at a super high end restaurant. So needless to say we have been in the industry and understand mistakes happen. We asked to have the food cooked correctly. We were told us was cooked correctly by the waitress. I went to speak to the manager. He was drunk. I asked if he had been drinking and professes he was sober for many years. I call bs. Half if not all the staff was high or drunk. The bartender seemed like the only sober person. They brought back the medium steak almost raw. I guess ass an f u. The manager also stated "you are just looking for a discount". On the contrary, we were looking for a good meal! We were hungry!!!it ended up with the manager making my friend cry and a racist connotation being added. When I told the mnager about making one of his gusts cry, he stated... " you want me to get you a towlie". I thing the guys name is jerry. I never wrote a Yelp review. I found it imperative that I do this time. Gonna let the owners know ( if they care) what happens there. Also!!! Almost forgot. When we asked to have steak cooked correctly, server said... just put it on this plate. A bread plate. i Do not suggest patronizing this establishment. read more

View was great, even on a cloudy day. Got seated right away. Service was great. Food was too...except for the white clam chowder, which was disappointing. Would not order it again. read more

Went on Valentine's Day and for some reason it was more expensive than any other day. The food wasn't that great. As soon as I walked out I had to go back in because I was going to be sick. The service was good. The ambiance is nice especially at night with the ocean. I just wish the food wasn't a better. read more

This is a old school bar and steak and fish house since 1952 . great service especially Holland. Ask for her! The Drinks are so throwback, tiki vibes with an ocean view .The place has A++ atmosphere super charming and personnel friendly staff. the food is very good B+ salmon chowder is a great start the house salad is very nice too. Scallops were Excellent and baked potato was fully loaded . the Scampi was over cooked and not what I was expecting but Mai tai made up for it I ordered mouse but it was not very authentic .I love the vibes it's all about sitting on the Pacific Ocean . Great bar with a lot of old time photos of the years gone by ,It's Iconic and lucky it's still family owned I first went in 1961 and it's still an awesome experience! read more

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Bartender is super nice, the upstairs lounge is so neat with a gorgeous view! There is live music sometimes which is nice. The fish tacos are to die for! super delicious. Waiters and waitresses are very helpful and have fast, good service. Overall great place to be. read more

My experience tonight was disappointing. The restaurant is dated. The food and service was just not good. I did not get the drink I ordered. the waiter forgot. The waiter also forgot our appetizer. I ordered the halibut piccata style. it was swimming in butter and it just didn't taste good. Picatta usually has lemon and garlic and this dish didn't taste like it had much seasoning at all. It was cooked and served in lots of butter.. The waiter said he would remove the charge for the meal I didn't eat, but he charged me $15 for the soup and salad that I also didn't eat. The soup was not too good and the salad was lettuce and croutons and dressing. I won't be back. read more

We needed lunch and decided to check this place out. The food was good and the views were amazing. The ahi was cooked perfectly and my son enjoyed his meal. Not going to lie, I was not as pleased with service as everyone gave us weird looks as we came directly from the beach. Also service was subpar until waiter realized how much I was going to spend. read more

Old Tony's - Ahi - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Oh my goodness, do we love this place. We went last night for the first time and we were not sure because it is located on the pier, which could be touristy and awful or really cool. Thank goodness it was more than cool. There is a super cool upstairs bar area with window-seats all around. There were no seats available because it was Friday evening and it was already hoppin'. We went back downstairs and were greeted at the front by a lovely gal named Rhonda, who took our name for a table. We then went to the downstairs bar for a drink and appetizers and were taken very good care of by the bartender Michael. When we got to our table we were taken care of by the loveliest gal named Kaelin, who took excellent care of us. We got the halibut with lemon and capers which was delicious. We will be going back again and again for sure read more

Old Tony's - The house "pet" seagull, Kevin - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The view is very pretty, I love the bar upstairs! Great for dates. But the food is meh, for the price range and service is slow.

Met friends here for dinner. Our server was nice and was good at making sure we got our food timely, and have our drinks refilled. Enjoyed the Fried Clam Strips and Fried Calamari. Tasty and a good way to start off the meal. Clam Strips may have been prepackaged, but they were deep-fried well and was not overwhelmingly breading like other places. Ordered the Combination Platter of deep-fried scallops (4), shrimp (2), and cod (1) with a side of fries. Dinners here come with a choice of soup or chowder, plus a side salad. Chowder seemed to have been made with potato puree and clam broth as it didn't appear nor taste like it has cream in it. The platter of seafood was prepared well with a crispy golden brown breading. Very tasty, but after the appetizers, chowder, salad and bread, I was full. One of my friends and I asked a runner to box our leftovers. He returned with 2 bags, handing each of us, supposedly, our leftovers. I get home, and I found that I was given my friend's leftover of a baked potato with sour cream all over it, and her half-eaten halibut. All was well until this. My friend had the bag with 2/3 of my platter. So much for eating the leftovers. I live 25 miles from my friend, so it wasn't a quick meet up and exchange of the leftover containers. I'll still award them 4 stars for the overall dining experience, but they need to be more careful about this mistake as we didn't expect this mishap. read more

The vibe here is great and so is the staff. My only complaint was that my lobster tail was overcooked and I could not get any pieces off to eat :( read more

Old Tony's - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Awesome little spot with such a beautiful view, amazing food, fresh quality products AND they know how to perfectly balance a cocktail The service was good, one of the waiters was vacuuming all around us while we were trying to eat but other than that, I highly recommend the Calamari steak is a winner if you are a calamari lover like I am! The Smoked Salmon Chowder that my friend chose as her soup was absolutely fabulous read more

Great location. Amazing view of sea lions swimming from our table. They had spotlights on the water so even when dark out you could enjoy the view. Appetizers were very good. Nice free fresh bread. Wasn't a fan of desserts (note they do not serve any ice cream) read more

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A Redondo Pier tradition, Tony's offers consistent fine service and quality. Couple that with a spectacular view and you will understand why there is always a line to be seated. Try the Fire Chief cocktail. It's quite tasty and you get to keep the glass as a souvenir. Cheers! read more

Went there to celebrate our 30th anniversary, I ordered the swordfish which was NOT swordfish, it was so awful I had them take it back and I ordered the (over-priced) halibut $42 which wasn't really that good, my wife ordered the Lobster Thermador which I tasted it and it wasn't that good but my wife tolerated it to my dismay, also she ordered a strawberry margarita which looked like pink lemonade, the smoked salmon soup taste like it came from a can, I will NOT be going back to Tony's as they have totally went to the dogs, I don't know what happened to Tony's they use to be really good read more

What this place has going for it: views & vibes. Old school fish house with a 360 view up top at the bar. Sat by the window downstairs and watched the waves roll in. So that was nice. Easy parking at the pier garage. Unfortunately, the rest of our experience was not good. We knew it would be busy on a Sat night so I'm not knocking it for that, we could see the staff was hustling. But the food/drinks were mid. The Mai Tais we ordered tasted more like a coke with grenadine--other reviewers' pictures actually look much better so maybe not their usual bartender? The food was ok. Smoked salmon chowder was actually very nice, but our sea bass was served very plain, desperately needed some kind of sauce or seasoning. Several courses built into the meal made for a lot of food. Be aware: this place is very popular so expect long waits for table AND food at peak hours. They don't take reservations. We waited 1.5 hours to get seated at 9pm (no hope for a seat at the crowded bar), then 1.5 hours to get through our meal. Could be worth a return trip on a weekday when they're not swamped. But ultimately we were not impressed. read more

OMG...OMG!!! What a waste of an amazing location and historic ambience! If you dare....Come only for the cocktails and maybe the fish and chips. Otherwise it's a total tourist trap with what tastes like diluted canned chowder and overpriced/over cooked seafood; shrimp/scallops were rubbery, and the fish was dry with zero seasoning. They obviously don't have a real chef and it really shows! The only redeeming quality, besides the venue, was the service staff who tried their best and pushed the review to a 2. Customers beware! read more

The service is a little slow. They always have one bartender, at the bar on top, but the drinks were amazing. They're small plates of food are good. The atmosphere is amazing. They also give you the cup after you're done with your mai tai. read more

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The fire chief lives up to the hype! Come at sunset for unparalleled views, and stay for the fun drinks and vibe.

The Mrs. and I headed to Redondo Beach Pier today to beat the heat. We sat on the beach for a while and then decided to have lunch. We were originally going to go to Quality Seafood, but after standing in a line for ten minutes that wasn't moving, we headed over to Tony's. It had been a few years since we had been to Tony's. My first and only review was over ten years ago, but we've been back a few times since then. I'll be honest, the food at Tony's isn't the best. What Tony's lacks in flavor it makes up for in atmosphere and service. Yes, Tony's is old school and probably hasn't been updated in 50 plus years, but that's what makes it so great. There aren't many places you can go to in the L.A. area where you can sit in an old school bar right on the water with great views and reasonably priced drinks. The food is overpriced, but look at where you are. You're in a tourist area! For those of my fellow Yelpers complaining about the price of the food, would you complain about the price if Tony's were on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco? I doubt it. And if you think Tony's is overpriced, take a look at Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House. As far as the service, Julie was awesome and she seemed to enjoy her job. I ordered a Manhattan to start off with and the Mrs. ordered a Margarita. We didn't order any appetizers and moved on to our mains. I ordered the Fish and Chips and the Mrs. ordered the Maryland Style Crab Cakes. Here is where I do think Tony's food is good value for what you pay. If you order from the Seafood Sensations section of the menu you get your choice of clam chowder, smoked salmon chowder, minestrone soup or a tossed green salad with your choice of dressing AND a choice of linguine with clam sauce, french fries, rice pilaf or veggies. Believe me, it is a lot of food. You don't need appetizers. We were going to order the clam chowder and then Julie asked if we liked smoked salmon, which we do. She didn't outright say the clam chowder wasn't good, but we got the message and appreciated it. So we ordered the smoked salmon chowder and it was so good. Julie gave us a sample of the clam chowder and we definitely made the right choice. My fish and chips obviously came with fries, but the Mrs. ordered the linguine with clam sauce so I took a taste. I have to admit, it was the first time I had linguine with clam sauce and it was pretty good. One of the reasons we like going to the Redondo Beach Pier is that parking is so easy. There is a parking structure attached to the pier that will run you $2 an hour to park, but the trade off is you're close to the beach and the pier. FYI-there is no validation for parking. read more

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I ordered 2 Filet Mignon and Lobster.. Needless to say I was very disappointed, The food was all bad,, tough Filet and no Lobster Butter.. How do you call yourself a Seafood Restaurant and don't have proper ingredients for what you sell? Oh and my Potato was almost room temp so the seagulls had a treat. For $229 + I should've tried my luch at Sizzler it would've tasted the same without the beach.. Well it's goodbye to a old friend. We had a nice run Tony, but I have to let you go. Meal was typical not like before. I used to look forward to coming now I look forward to going somewhere else. read more

Old Tony's - Lobster was good even plain - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I took my girlfriend to a classy evening at Redondo Beach, and we both had a wonderful time. While yes, the restaurant feels dated in some aspects, it really felt like home. Pier side window seating with unbelievable ocean views were simply amazing. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. And our waters were constantly being refilled. I actually really enjoyed the food here. The salad and clam chowder got the job done, and my fried calamari and linguini was really good as well. We even got an appetizer, which was incredible - a slab of mozzarella cheese covered in authentic red sauce. My girlfriend remarked that it is an interesting concept that the restaurant was a combination of seafood and Italian, and something that seemed kind of uncommon from the west coast. We had a really nice time here at Old Tony's. Would definitely come back in the future! read more

We stopped here today for quick snack lunch. Food overall was ok. Not bad but nothing special. We got chicken Caesar salad (good enough) clam chowder ( very mediocre, wouldn't get it again). And coconut shrimp ( fresh crispy shrimp). Servers were ok. But the 2 busboys were impressive. 2 young Latino guys were very hardworking, kept refilling our waters, taking trash and dirty plates off of our table. Restaurant itself is very old, definitely due for good carpet cleaning. read more

I wanted to love this place. The kitschy ambiance is cute and you can't beat that view. That's about it. The food was really not good. Such a shame, the presentation was nice, but I only ate some of my food because I was starving. The clam chowder was super salty, completely inedible, very strong flour flavor, like the roux wasn't cooked. The shrimp salad that comes with the main entree was wilted and the dressing was also super salty. The shrimp was mushy. The seafood alfredo was the only somewhat edible thing, mushy shrimp again. Then there was the shrimp louie, mushy shrimp and wilted lettuce also, the dressing wasn't as salty. Honestly probably just filled up on the free bread. Maybe just come to sit and have a drink. Don't buy the food. read more

Old Tony's - Shrimp louie - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Wow, entering this place tonight is surreal. When we were kids [pre-teens] our parents would give us money so we could have Hot Dog on a Stick, clam chowder and plenty of snacks with our friends up and down the pier while they came here with their friends for dinner and drinks. Today we came in with our adult [drinking] kids and it was amazing to think back of more than four decades of coming to Tony's on the Pier. It was great to have some cocktails and then have dinner. The wife and daughter both had the Fire Chief and both loved the drink and the fact that we got to take the glass home [actually they bring a fresh clean glass]. Some had a rum and Coke but I would be hard press to see the Coke, great pour. I started with a beer but had a glass of wine [Canyon Road Cab Sauvignon]. Drink prices are very reasonable with none of the drinks costing over $10 and the beer and wine much closer to $5 or $6. The dinners were amazing but as we were looking at the menu, we wanted to try everything. The boys and I decided do a three-way share. I got the Calamari Piccata. I was going with the fried calamari steak but my youngest son convinced me to go with the Piccata and he was so right. Older son went with seared Ahi tuna; damn it was good. And finally the youngest would order the Seafood Combination with salmon, swordfish, scallops and more. I honestly thought this would be the best but I have to say that all the way home, the big debate was whether the Seared Ahi or the Calamari Piccata was the best dish. I think I would order the Seared Ahi but either would would be great. The house salad with baby shrimp was very good too. Daughter got Steak and Lobster but honestly for a third of the price, we have some local hangouts that do a bang up job too. She was surprised that the lobster tail was bigger than we expected. We had ordered some appetizers but I told my wife it would be too much and it was. Plus I didn't think they were great and felt that there was not a lot of great value here. Would have been happier ordering a few more glasses of wine and waiting for my delicious dinner. The atmosphere is amazing. That's why you go right and the service is equally amazing. Our host kept coming out and giving us a status of the table we were going to get. With a party of seven, there was one table that would accommodate us so she was super informative, friendly and made the weight much more tolerable. Our server Kristy was equally friendly and on the ball. It turned out to be such a great night and the ladies certainly made it a much better experience. There was one guy, a manager I think who was kinda acting like a host but he did NOT look like he wanted to be there or interact with people, except when he reminded me to put on my mask. It was around my neck and I forgot I had put it down. If I had one complaint is the restroom is tiny. I don't know that they have another upstairs or not but again, this building is probably 70 years + so that can be forgiven. read more

Old Tony's - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Fantastic place! Frank served us in the upstairs round bar and made our time there super memorable! Great service, fun mai tais and delicious fresh seafood. Shrimp tacos were AMAZING! As was Frank (Francisco). Will be back soon! read more

Old Tony's - Shrimp tacos, fish & chips, mai tais - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

WATCH YOUR WALLET... I was charged $130.50 for 6 drinks (not all for me...). I was in a rush but suspicious about how much that was (almost $22/drink) and sent them an email the next day (they ignored it...), called for the manager twice (and was told "YES" it sounds like you were overcharged...). I gave all the details and was told a refund would be provided "in a few days". A few days passed, then a few more... then more after that. So I called the restaurant again after about two weeks, and was referred to the office, where I left two voicemails over the course of about 10 days (which have been ignored...). I finally disputed the original charge amount with the credit card company but I am suspicious that there's probably a pattern of overcharging. CHECK YOUR BILL and ask for an itemized bill, not the summary I was given! The view is great, but the service and apparently very shady business practices certainly aren't... read more

Great spot one of the oldest spots in Redondo beach, great drinks try a Mai Tai. The food could be updated but thats not why you come to Tony's read more

We so wanted this place to work! It has a kind of broken down charm, like some old shack where you'll get the perfect margarita and clams at the sunset. Unfortunately, the food was ridiculously bad, in that way that makes you embarrassed for the staff about having to summon the waiter back to the table. We started with the fresh oysters, which had all simply gone bad, like spit them back into your napkin bad. The maître D was nice enough to quickly and quietly whisk them away from the table and take them off the bill. Next we had the clam chowder, which was in fact just a flour based gravy like you would get over chicken at the IHOP, with a few clams sprinkled in. Next we got a combo thing with salmon, scallops, a piece of swordfish, and two shrimp, all of which were clearly pre-packaged frozen portions. But actually not that bad, kind of what we expected in the first place! The hilarious part was the side offering of linguine with clams, which turned out to be ... you guessed it, room temperature fettuccine with the EXACT same clam chowder mixture poured over the top, like a gelatin. I mean -- all you can do is laugh, right? We pointed this out to the waitress, who was nice enough to smile and confirm that yes they just add a dollop of half-and-half to the clam chowder for the pasta version. Sad, sad, sad. That said, at least the beers were cold! read more

It's a shame that a restaurant with such an amazing location could have such poor quality of food. Red Lobster is better than this. They charged "market price " for what is clearly a frozen Aldi quality seafood and fish. The wine selection is also laughable. The only redeeming quality was our server. But I would not recommend this place to anyone. We left over half of our food uneaten. read more

Had a birthday party group of 16 . Tony's doesn't take reservations so I was very concerned about wait time.I called ahead of time to let them know about our group. To my pleasant surprise Rhonda , the hostess had a table awaiting us. We merely had to wait for our entire party to arrive. Our waitress Kayla waited our entire group and she was excellent. Her service and consideration was impeccable, The food was excellent. They furnished a dessert for my cousin who was celebrating a milestone birthday. She is still gushing over it! Her favorite restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Been there before years ago but looking forward to returning. read more

Old Tony's - Great time! - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I'll give it 4 stars for the view, the beverages needed a little more love. Upgrade the mixers would probably work. Bar menu upstairs, full restaurant downstairs. But you cannot beat the view. I definitely recommend going upstairs and checking out the bar at sunset. read more

Let's be real. If you know good food and are experienced the food here is pretty bad. If you rarely get out and don't know the difference between your tires and a Michelin Star then your gonnnna love it. Ambiance, view, mai tais and cocktails 9/10. Love love. The rest is old and not too good. read more

Say what you will about the minor issues you may have had, but be real overall. Showed up last minute today (Saturday07/27) at 1pm with a large group. Rhonda was very polite and straight forward about the wait, but made it happen sooner than we expected, much appreciated! Dwayne, our server, was more than accommodating. Great service and great staff = Great times! read more

Food was not so good but it is by the waters which gives you an excellent view of the ocean. The place was extraordinarily dark. They have a small band playing upstairs. Staff was good and helpful. read more

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I have been going to Tony's for over 50 years, went last weekend. It's first come first serve. I put my name in and was told it would be at least 45 minutes, no problem, go see if the people fishing caught anything. Went up and had a cocktail in the ocean view bar, no aircon and very hot. lol 45 minutes went by to the minute, I showed back up and was told they called me and I was not there. Said I was put on the list and to check back every 20 minutes. I waited outside. 20 minutes goes by, I check in, I was told I am number 3 now, check back in 20 minutes. People that came after me are now getting seated. 20 minute I check in again, was told I am number 5! I asked the short heavy set lady working the door, you said I was number 3 snd now number 5. She said if I don't shut up I will be taken off the list. I waited and could see more people going in that came an hour after I did. I walked up to the bar tender, I explained the situation to him, he said the 2 working the door and himself were managers. He called over the guy, that had worked there forever over and said " what up with this guy" I went back outside and he came right out and got me and my party, there first time to Tony's. As I walked into the restaurant, I realized the 4 other parties waiting for a table, were people of color, and had also chatted with them as we waited, and they were left to wait. Almost as long as I did. At that point 2 hours. I know that little short heavy set lady should be spoken to, as now I don't think I will ever go back, such a shame to see in today's poor economy and businesses struggling, to get this treatment. Best of luck, so sad, read more

OK I've always rooted for the place as it's been a staple of my childhood growing up in Southern Cali. A few years back I took my wife here and I have to say the food was just OK and the chowder was awful. Flash forward to today. My God this place has turned it around. The smoked salmon chowder was a highlight, and the food was so full of flavor. Shout out to our waiter, Noel who gave great recommendations. I'm definitely gonna be back here more often. Can't stop smacking my lips on how good it was. read more

The food, excellent. Everything I've eaten there is very tasty and well prepared. Their servers are friendly and helpful. The inside is a cross between old Hollywood and I believe a ship decor. Every time I'm in Redondo Beach I make it a point to visit Tony's. I would like to try more of the menu but living 75 miles away makes it a little difficult. I will be back. read more

Old Tony's - View from our table at Tony's on the Pier - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great small bar upstairs. I had the mai tai and the chief. They were delicious and sneak up on you. Plus you get to keep the glass as a souvenir. The view is great. Waves breaking underneath you. Will be back!! The food was okay... I ordered the ceviche and it tasted like Mayo and relish. I had to order something else and got the fried mozzarella and it tasted like frozen dry food. Def come here for drinks only. read more

Old Tony's - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Love this place, and George and Frank are the best. Can't wait to go back! Such a gorgeous view, fresh seafood and great drinks there!