Came in today on Saturday, 5/23/26. I've been here a few times before, but this was my wife's first…read morevisit since I've had nothing but positive experiences here and wanted her to check it out. Yet again, The Craftsman did not disappoint. Mykel (the owner) was onsite and even remembered me when I walked in -- a true sign of great ownership and hospitality. I introduced him to my wife, and we decided to sit at the bar. Holly and Julia took great care of us. Both were personable, attentive, and completely on point throughout our visit. We tried the queso dip with chorizo, zucchini fritters, and the dry rub wings -- every single item was delicious. Hats off to the chef. You really can't beat the vibe here. Close to the beach, clean atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, amazing food, and owners who add the kind of personal touch most establishments miss these days. I'll absolutely continue coming back for the food and beer. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Check out my previous review too -- that's how much I enjoy this place. Always have to give props to establishments that truly do it right.

Omgosh so glad to find this place. Perfection. Delicious food, live band, wonderful service, and…read morereasonable prices in Hollywood Riviera. I hadn't had a pastrami sandwich in decades but am so glad I tried Craftsman's pastrami. Addicted! Perfect balance of savory and a bit of sweet. Great quality pastrami too. And the friendly, welcoming service was much appreciated! Felt like hanging out at a friend's place. Absolutely will be back!

Cool spot! Was out running errands in the Riviera Village area in Redondo beach and have always…read morebeen curious to stop in. Glad I did. To my surprise, they had a few beers on tap! I elected for one of their IPA's. Of course I can't remember which one it was but it was a tasty hazy IPA. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Elected to enjoy the beer outside since it was a sunny day! Guy behind the counter was friendly and prompt. They also have a decent section of crafts beers that you can take home! I found this Hula Moon IPA by Trademark that was super good! I'll be back to pick up some more and try something new! No food served here, but they welcome you to bring your own! They have some cool merch as well. Will definitely be back!

Parking is always problematic, but today I was happening last and they had spots in front!…read moreAnd they stocked Orval! It was hidden on the lowest shelf and the bartender saw me on my knees pulling all the bottles out mentioned that she had some in back! Happy Days! I told her I'd buy every one. One case or Orval later I was the happiest camper on the planet! Thank you for stocking this rare beer.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach Brewing Company is a craft beer…read morelover's treasure chest. There are so many beers on tap that it's hard to keep count, and that's definitely not a bad thing. I'm partial to West Coast IPAs, and they have several excellent options, but the selection doesn't stop there. You'll find New England IPAs, porters, stouts, and everything in between. One of my personal favorites is the Milagro Nitro Stout. They even have "flavored water" like Modelo for those with questionable taste in beer. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. It's the kind of place where you can bring your kids, meet friends, or simply unwind after work. The background music is usually classic rock played at a reasonable volume, so you can actually hold a conversation. Large TVs above the bar typically have sports on, adding to the laid-back vibe. The service is another reason I keep coming back. Both bartenders are absolute class acts--friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the beer they serve. Whether you're a craft beer veteran or someone trying something new, they make you feel welcome and are always happy to offer recommendations. The food deserves recognition as well. I've tried a variety of menu items over multiple visits and haven't been disappointed. In fact, I'm genuinely surprised when I see complaints about the food on Yelp. It's good bar food done right, not a gourmet restaurant pretending to be something it's not. Needless to say, I'll be back. Actually, I already have been--many times. If you're looking for great beer, great people, a comfortable atmosphere, and solid food in Redondo Beach, this place is well worth a visit.

One of my favorite places to go in the South Bay! They have outdoor seating on Catalina Avenue,…read morewhere you can dog and people watch. Also dog-friendly on the patio. Big menu with lots of vegetarian options. Their flatbreads are good. My favorite order is their Raspberry and Gorgonzola salad!

Went in this past Saturday night for a 'night cap' after we walked over from our dinner at Montauk…read more I ordered my traditional Irish Nut and it was just what I needed. Great atmosphere mix of young in's and Gen X. Bartenders were friendly and efficient. Band was fantastic and just an easy chill vibe. Respectfully Reviewed.

One of my favorite local spots, I'm here at least once a week…read more Recently I've been trying more items on the menu, and on my last visit I decided to order the chicken wings. Hennessey's had some discounted NFL game-day specials, so it felt like the perfect time to try them. The wings came out hot, super crispy, and the sauce had great flavor. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I'd absolutely order them again, and I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu on future visits. Reliable spot with consistently good vibes.

I always enjoy meeting for breakfast here. It is an oasis to sit outside with the ambience of the…read moreglass enclosed fire, nice music and simple table setting. Christian was a gem and checked in on us with a smile. He is a natural for customer service. My friend and I always enjoy the Grab and Go for mid morning breakfast. You pay at the counter and you can sit anywhere and the food and drink will be brought to you at the table. I enjoy my Earl Grey tea which was brought in a French press. Rockefeller's is my Go To place whenever I want to meet a friend thanks to the excellent service, food and ambience.

Solid food, lackluster service…read more We live in the area and try this place every 6 months to a year. Every time, we thoroughly enjoy the food, but the service makes it tough to incorporate into our usual rotation. Today, we ordered 2 Sancho burritos, a kids fresh toast, and a Bloody Mary. For the record, the Sancho Burrito is pretty excellent, the combination of bacon, shredded beef(maybe pork), avocado, etc is excellent. The French toast is also killer. Admittedly, all of the issues I'm about to list w the service are pretty small/minor, but there were a lot, so here we are: - water glass had tajin/margarita salt and some grime when it was dropped off - when I requested a new glass for water, it took 15 minutes - had to flag someone else down for it - food hit the table before the Bloody Mary (which we ended up cancelling) - table did not have cutlery/silverware, had to request and wait for that as well while our food cooled down I have to mention that all staff members we interacted with were nice, kind, considerate. However, this surprisingly did not convert into good service. We frequent a lot of other restaurants in the riv, and some in Hermosa/Manhattan - and we do try this place at least once a year, but it always just feels we aren't quite taken care of, and that we have to be proactive in order to get what we need to round out the service here. Hope things improve, see you sometime early 2027 probably.

Cool, local hangout lots of TVs for games. Loaded tots are delicious…read more spicy Marg delicious Super friendly staff good to watch football games service spot on everyone friendly

We were interested in trying this restaurant. We liked the "dinner " menu. We ordered beverages, a…read moreDiet Coke and a cup of coffee. The coffee was served the milk we requested, but no sweetener or spoon. And it was cold. The server admitted it was a pot made in the morning, and it was served to us after 3pm. We ordered sandwiches and asked to substitute salads for the fries that came with them. Both were served with fries, but the server later brought me the salad. Kitchen mistake. And still no napkins or utensils. An adjacent table also had to request them. The bigger kitchen mistake was the black bean burger, which was more like a smashburger and sadly did not hold together. It was topped with what was supposed to be an "avocado poblano pepper" which was coated in fish and chips type batter and was at least 1-1/2 inches high. Maybe closer to 2". During our whole meal a staff member kept bringing other food to our table, and there was always confusion about which table ordered it. Through all this we don't blame the server at all. This was clearly a case of poor management and training from the kitchen to the table. It's a great location and in hindsight we realized that other spots were clearly busier. We ate outdoors and the inside tables were pretty much empty.

Ambiance So apparently Yelp does not Appreciate my level of…read moreStoned right now and requires less brevity. The beer is Very The Good. The Music is Very The Good. The lighting is more excellent. I have sensitive eyes, this is what I want at Night

somebody left a review already about the same bartender that I am writing this review about, the…read more"bartender" in a dodgers jersey. I walked in wearing a two-piece bikini, and he was taking a while to help me When he finally did decide to help me, he asked if I had anything to wear over my bikini I've never had an issue with this before and I've been coming to Naja's for years.

First time at this location. Sat on the patio its was a nice day. Greeted by Max. Got the sliders…read more5/5 Roasted chicken quesadilla 5/5 And a side basket of fries and two dirty Shirlee's. Would come back for sure .

This place is great!! Despite the rocker theme, they have a kids menu and I think even do…read morepromotions like kids eat free Mondays. They even have a little yellow slide play structure for the tiny ones outside. Food is the American staples like pizza, taco and burgers and their burgers are pretty good. Great place to hangout with friends or family. They also have a parking lot in back.

Plenty of parking on the plaza…read more Came on a weekday night during Happy Hour. Place was packed. Ambiance was nice. Music was extremely loud, had to yell to have a conversation. Waiters kept checking on us. Got the mild Buffalo Wings for $14 and Parmesan Fries for $6. The wings were good. The Parmesan Fries were really good, they didn't skimped on the Parmesan. Both dishes were small and came with ranch sauce. Got place to watch the games with friends. Not the place to have a conversation. Happy Hour was Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to closing at midnight. Karaoke night was Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10pm to closing at midnight.

I had business in the same shopping center and decided to drop in for lunch…read more Torrance Tavern is restaurant bar located in a shopping center. Needless to say, there is plenty of parking. The interior is neat and clean. There are various types of seating (bar; table; booth; high-tops; communal), and plenty of screens to watch sports. On this occasion, I ordered the Tavern Fish & Chips ($22). It is described as "Alaskan cod coated in a tempura beer batter and served with French fries, tartar sauce and yuzu herb coleslaw". The positives of this dish are that it was prepared well. Both the fish and chips tasted good. The presentation was also nice; which leads to the coleslaw: The coleslaw tasted good, too; but I was surprised the serving was so spare. It's almost as if it was served just to optically balance the presentation in the basket. (See photo shared,) And while the price was not unreasonable, feel it's creeping towards expensive (relative to serving size). I'll attribute this to rising input costs. Staffing might be an issue during the lunchtime service. Service was okay, but they seemed to be understaffed. It's possible that most of their business is done after 5pm.

I cannot say enough great things about Project Barley (and the "annex" - Next Door Bar aka NDB). It…read moreis a terrific local bar/restaurant! We are frequent visitors as we live in the neighborhood. Here are a few things I love that I want to share: 1) It's a fabulous place to throw a party! I recently threw my mom's 70th birthday party there at NDB. Huge shout out to the manager, Jess. I reached out to her asking if they could reserve a little space for us. She was extremely helpful and accommodating. She even let us set up early with some decorations - her flexibility and kindness were so appreciated! She also assigned us an amazing bartender - Kara! And she took great care of all of us. Thank you Jess and Kara!!! My mom and all our guests had a wonderful time. 2) During the day, they are family friendly which is a huge selling point for us. They have games and markets/crayons that the kids can use. 3) The food is really good! I like the chicken caesar wrap and the tacos. But it's all really good and high quality. Great job, chefs! 4) I appreciate that they have wine, as I am not a beer drinker. And most breweries only serve beer. 5) Having music/entertainment many nights per week is awesome. Always a good time. 6) As mentioned - but will again - the service is fantastic. We love to support our local businesses - this one is top notch. Go visit them. Cheers!

Came here with some colleagues on a random weekday. They had karaoke going which made the vibes…read morefeel more lively. I wasn't able to have my first selection of draft beer because they were having some trouble opening the keg. I was suggested another draft that I don't remember the name of but it was decent. Where it went a little south for me was the food. I will say the carne asada fries were solid. The chicken dishes were very disappointing. I had been craving chicken tenders and was met with nugget-sized beer battered looking things. They were a tad bit oily and I wasn't able to finish it and no one else in my party seemed to like them either. Same story with the chicken sandwich. Other than that, an OK spot for drinks and karaoke night with friends.