This is my favorite wine bar in the Southbay. The owner Tracy treats everyone so kindly and is…read moreextremely knowledgeable in finding the perfect wine for you. I came on a Wednesday night, and they were able to accommodate a lot of guests. They offer wine flights for fun comparison tastings and they also offer charcuterie and cheese plates. With the laid back beach lounge vibe, even the customers are so friendly there!

Friends of the vine is a very good selection and they're very kind as well as friendly and cleanread more

My husband and I stopped by here for a lovely meal to go. We got a crab pasta dish that was quite…read moreyummy. Excellent service. I would definitely suggest this place to people!

Ordered food to go and ate at home. The chicken wasn't worth it, I wish it was better…read more The spaghetti with crab butter was supposed to be with penne noodles but they did spaghetti. I should've checked the order before I left but I didn't enjoy my experience at the restaurant so I just wanted my food and go home. The crab butter spaghetti though was really good. Like I should've just gotten two ordered of that instead of getting the chicken. I just wish they got the noodles right. Also, I wish there had been more crab meat. You pay about $30 for the dish, you'd expect more than like three small pieces of crab. But like I said, it was actually good. I would probably order it again, if I ever decide to come back. The ambiance wasn't great. The place doesn't look like a place you'd call a bistro with their chicken wire fence and signage. Felt more of a skate park to me when entering and sitting down. I had higher expectations but I had originally came for another reason. I'll see if I give this place another try down the line.

We had an amazing experience, and a big reason why was our server, Alejandra. She was incredibly…read morefriendly, attentive, and professional from the moment we sat down. She made sure we always had everything we needed, checked on us regularly without being intrusive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Excellent customer service like hers is hard to find these days. Alejandra went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable, and her positive attitude truly made a difference. She is a wonderful asset to this restaurant, and we will definitely be coming back. If you have the chance, ask for Alejandra, you won't be disappointed.

My partner and I love this place, we've had a hard time finding a Mexican food spot that we both…read morereally enjoy since we moved to the South Bay. We've had tacos, which have been great, and chile relleno which was also really great! They have aguas frescas, their tamarindo is really good. The service both times was excellent, the first time we went was on a taco Tuesday, not realizing that they have a deal that day so it was very busy, but we still had great service. The restaurant itself is really nice and cozy but not too small. It's at a strip mall so there are plenty of parking spaces.

Nice ambiance, especially when there is live music, friendly service and most importantly: great…read morewines! I tried the Pinot flight and ended up going home with a bottle, had the charcuterie board which was a perfect pairing and the live music set the right vibe. You can sit on the front patio ( where the live music happens, also good people watching), inside: small but cozy, or out on the back patio. The restaurant next door, Tin Roof, shares the back patio and there was an event happening out there the night we went, so the back patio was packed and loud, maybe check the Tin Roof calendar before planning your outing, but we wanted to listen to the music out front anyway, heat lamps on both. Speaking of Tin Roof, MB Wines seems to get a lot of Tin Roof folks waiting for their reservations or as a night cap after, so many comings and goings. Lots of foot traffic for Susie Cakes on the front patio as well, so you can take it as more good people watching opportunities or be prepared for some passer's by. Mall parking, then walk across the street, the Tin Roof event happening made it tougher than normal. Will be back on music nights, perfect mellow, enjoyable girl's night or date night spot.

I have been here 3 times now, so we can assume I like the place!! Came twice with girlfriends and…read morewe all got wine flights - I love that they have 3 diff flights to choose from! Very cool!! We also got various meat and cheese boards which went well! And the most recent time my hubby and I came on New Year's eve! It was decorated festively and hats, and tiaras and horns which got us in the mood! We each got a glass of wine while waiting for our reservation at TRB! They even had live music with a lady singing and playing piano/keyboard - very nice start to our evening! Keep on, keeping on!

This place is absolutely wonderful and a great spot for a date. We went here to celebrate a…read morebirthday and were not disappointed with the decision. The food was outstanding. You can tell the chefs are dedicated to the craft. They're a 2025 bib gourmand restaurant and are hoping to aim for their first star, so their efforts into the decor, ambiance, and food shows (good luck!). The waitstaff/chefs were also very attentive. Mussels Tart - really delicious. Super unique and beautifully plated. No taste of fishiness or the ocean. Just overall a 5/5 dish that you must try. Beef tongue - I normally enjoy beef tongue thinly sliced at a Korean BBQ restaurant or coarsely chopped up in a street taco. They do it differently here. The beef tongue is one big cube. It's very flavorful and tender. Not as amazing as the mussels tart but still worth a try. Chili crab - this put them on the map. SUPER DELICIOUS. It's not what you'd expect from a creation called 'chili crab'. There's no shell to be seen and the crab meat is actually buried underneath. Scoop from the inside out. Tons of flavor and I wished the portion size was doubled. Lamb pappardelle - if you like lamb then you'll love this. Lots of different spices and flavors. It has a very deep flavor profile that makes you appreciate all the work and thought that went into designing this dish. I'd get this again also! Strawberry tiramisu - they brought this out for the birthday celebration. They prepared it in a gigantic bowl. Scooped out a generous portion and plated it right in front of us. I have a soft spot for tiramisu so I'd recommend this too. Best of luck on the Michelin star! I'd come back. 5/5

I had to chuckle reading some of the not so great reviews. Overall, I'd say the servers/chefs are…read moreincredibly nice and friendly and they spend a lot of time explaining the concept of each dish. The restaurant is very quaint located in a trendy and busy area of Hermosa Beach. Parking is scarce, even the lot a few blocks away is packed. Some of the dishes had nice flavor but since the place is chef-run, timeliness was an issue. It takes about 45 minutes per course because I'm sure there's a lot of pride invested in each dish. Since the portions are so tiny, you have a lot of time to talk. We started with the mussel tart. This was very tasty with smoked clam and fennel cream. The pastry coating was light but chewy. I would say the presentation was appealing but it reminded me of a Star Wars fighter jet. I was looking forward to the fish dish since we were hungry. Kinilaw is a local fish I wasn't familiar with. It was served with sweet potato and cucumber with coconut flavor. It was a tad underwhelming mostly because we were wondering where the fish was (see photo). The salad had nice flavor but I was not fond of the presentation. Either the plate was too big or this was a "half salad" concept. They are well known for the chili crab and it was delicious. However, this was another case of "where's Waldo" when trying to share the Santa Barbara rock crab meat. The porchetta felt like a heartier hot main dish. Very crispy skin and tender meat. Again dividing by four a bit challenging. Our server recommended it and it was a good suggestion. The broccoli purée and black eye peas were a unique accompaniment. The lamb pappardelle was an essential hot dish. The sausage was lamb and cumin with kale sprinkled on top. This dish was delicious and would be very shareable for two. The dessert was banana-themed. Our server was so pleasant and served it with a smile on an oversized plate. The place and staff are quite nice. The dishes, for the most part, are flavorful. Just be sure to have a few hours for dinner and don't expect to be too full.

My wife and I decided to try this hidden gem again because we enjoyed it so much the week…read morebefore,and it didn't disappoint! Service was excellent again and so was the food. The servers remembered us and so did the chef, who provided us with a complimentary dessert.

Fun spot that definitely fills a gap for locals in the area. I do wish they would go back to…read morefocusing more on wine and tastings since that's what's unique, and less on the pushing the expensive food and restaurant experience.

The place is deceptively small, it has a lot of rooms and seats in the back. We got easily seated…read moreas a party of 7 in a private back room. Service was quick and attentive. I love the variety of options including chirashi bowls, cooked bowls, soba noodles, trays, etc. super fresh fish and great prices. Everything paired well together with some crisp, cool sake.

Stopped by here with the family for lunch on the way back from a weekend trip. Place seems like it…read moregets quite busy but and would recommend booking reservations in advance. Parking was super easy. Huge strip mall with tons of parking. Service was awesome. Everyone was very polite and attentive. We were there for lunch and prices seemed very reasonable. I'm assuming this is why the place is so busy. The food was amazing. Everyone ordered different bowls. All look good but mine was absolutely bonkers. Ordered a bara bowl and it was incredible. Possibly my favorite sushi dish ever. I would of ordered a second but was told it was the last when ordering. I wish I lived closer to Torrance...

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!

Half wine shop, half hangout, Barsha's communal tables are awesome for casual conversation over…read moresnacks and sips. The weekly tasting flight is best for getting an idea of what you want. The Lyrarakis Vidiano Queen White 2025 from Crete is a rare white I do not hate, and the MAAL Biutiful Malbec has an overripe fruit flavor that I totally dig. I always fall for the Hand of Fatima - lots of dips, perfect for nibbling and sharing. There are always meats and cheeses as well. It's been 10 years, and I still love this place. Their carefully curated spirits and never-ending supply of charcuterie means there's something for everyone and an excellent time for all.

A comfortable wine spot to chill and talk in MB. This venue is not at all presumptuous- we like the…read moredown home vibe.Its clean and cute. My daughter is a member here and always takes us here when we are in town. They have some delicious wine and nosh. I loved the Hand of Fatima platter and was so excited that they are available to purchase. The staff is always friendly and attentive. We are looking forward to stopping in the next time we visit.

We love this place. It is wonderful for family or date night. The menu changes so it's fun to try…read morenew and old favorites. Our favorite dish is the lasagna napoletano!!

We chose this place for my friend's birthday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience!…read more Everything was great, from the atmosphere and service to the food. The food was fresh, delicious, and very reasonably priced for the quality. We were especially impressed with how much we got for the price. Since it was my friend's birthday, they even surprised us with a complimentary cake, which was such a nice touch and the perfect way to finish the meal. It's not in my neighborhood, but I would definitely make the trip back. I'd love to come here again with my family next time!