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    Seaside Bistro

    4.2 (203 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Cheese Quesadilla with Fries Kid's
    Stephanie A.

    This is our second year here for Veteran's day. Last year I came and I was preggies and I loved how they took care of me and my family. My husband and family spent our day in San Pedro celebrating our Veteran's Day so we decided to head back. The experience was just as good. I enjoyed the ahi tuna but I would recommend the calamari more. I loved the scallop entree and my son loved his quesadilla and fries. My husband was happy with his steak . The service was welcoming and so friendly . I believe our server was Barbara. I didn't get her name but that's what is on the cashier name Let's hope I got it right. Either way we had an amazing evening .

    Chorizo scramble

    This place epitomizes the current state of dining out. High prices, small portions, poor quality of food and non-attentive service. Our breakfast was tasteless and resembled something you would receive at a hospital cafeteria. In addition, the tables are too small for the booths. You have to sit on the edge of the seat to be close enough to reach the plate. Never again.

    Calamari
    Annie R.

    We found this cozy little restaurant while visiting San Pedro last Friday. We wanted fish and this place ended up being perfect. We spent a while here, just enjoying the ambiance. We sat outdoors, and even though it was a hot day, a little breeze was coming up through South Shores. The bread that came with our pasta dishes was so good. The shrimp scampi I highly recommend the shrimp scampi, but beware it is enough for two people to share. The portions are very generous here from the 8 ounce wine pour to our appetizer of fried calamari - all was so generous and tasty. Our waitress Emily was very patient and kind courteous and professional.

    Max S.

    This restaurant is located in the corner of a Vons strip mall. Not too crowded for brunch during the week. There's seating outdoors on the sidewalk. I sat indoors, in a booth. The place is not that large inside, and you do forget you're in a strip mall. Not much ambiance though. I ordered the fresh fruit waffle and coffee. The waffle came with fresh bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. The waffle was a little chewy. No non dairy creamer available for coffee. Service was efficient.

    Sausage egg burrito
    Ashley G.

    Service was a wee bit slow, I believe if there is children at the table they should be served first. Our server served our drinks then my kids something with the food served our plates then the kids last. As far as the food goes the steak was super chewy and tough not even enjoyable. French toast was alright super sweet with sweet cream drizzle powered sugar just a little too much for breakfast. Maybe if you're just planning to get a basic eggs, bacon and potatoes go here.

    Christian B.

    Came here with my family. We were a group of 12 with my aunts and cousins... The food was good overall. Everyone seemed happy with what they ordered. The appetizers were great. We had raw oysters, Rockefeller oysters and calamari. Some of the main course items were slightly salty. Oddly, the kitchen felt the need to draw Seaside on each plate. We did not really like the desserts. Desserts didn't really taste all that good. Our server was excellent. Overall we had a good time.

    French onion soup
    Alexis R.

    Love this place! Great service, food, atmosphere, everything. I had the french onion soup and french dip sandwich, it was really good. The soup had lots of cheese on it and the sandwich was perfect and very filling. I definitely plan on coming back!

    Very good cheese burger.
    Ralph M.

    My sisters and I went there as I was craving a burger. My sisters recommended this place. We all ordered the burger during happy hour and got 40% off. The burgers were big, cheesy and juicy. The accompanying fries were very good. I would definitely go back.

    Mini family reunion with wonderful food and service!
    Evie A.

    The Seared Scallop dish was delicious, and as an appetizer I had the French Onion Soup!!! The service was amazing and the chefs prepared everything quickly!! Great spot to have our mini family reunion!

    Seafood Linguini- a great way to have a little bit of everything yummy! The shrimp were ginormous!
    Emily A.

    A quaint romantic spot with family vibes. Our server Melanie was friendly and knowledgeable she quickly explained the wine list and helped us identify a white wine we liked, an obvious pro! Delicious fresh bread when we sat down, we had the grilled artichoke, seafood linguini and cioppino. Food was outstanding and the linguini was a large enough portion that I had plenty of leftovers! First time there and we will be back to try the lunch menu! Thanks to the staff for making us feel very welcome.

    Elizabeth N.

    COWABuNGA! We definitely found the hidden treasure in this seaside community! Seaside Bistro is truly a beach city eatery with a touch of class! When you first enter, there is an enclosed outside sitting area just in case your furbabies are joining you. The atmosphere is a casual beachy boutique vibe. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by a team member. Brian was the one that greeted us right away. A peek to the right shows a quaint lil bar with a variety of wines and adult sodas. The restaurant is very intimate and on the smaller side. The owners did a great job with placement, because it did not feel crowded at all! Patrons were constantly coming in and out. Our service professional was Carolina. She has such a great personality! She was very professional until I opened my mouth... After that, she matched my dorky vibe! We picked her brain for items to order. We didn't want to order items that we cook at home! We ordered the following; Medium rare steak sandwich on a roll smothered with mushrooms and garlic butter with a salad. This was 5 stars! Completely mouthwatering! The steak was well marinated and tender. It paired perfectly with the sauteed mushrooms in the soft warm roll. Chicken fried steak with crunchy hash browns, scrambled eggs with cheese and a well toasted English muffin. 5 stars again!!! The chicken fried steak was well seasoned and solid. It definitely was made with more meat than fillers (unlike other restaurants). The gravy tasted like actual country gravy and not salt. The hash browns were crispy on the outside and fully cooked. The eggs were made with beaters, so they were okay tasting but cooked right! The English muffins were buttered and grilled. So good! The mango mimosa was given a 4 by hubby. He said it needed more mango and needed to be chilled a bit more. The coffee? Definitely fresh and tasted like smooth coffee. Not one hint of bitterness and it wasn't watered down. As always, the icing on the cake is the service level and hilarious interaction with Carolina! Definitely a must for us to come back!

    Totally yummy happy Sunday

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    Nice family owned restaurant. Took the wife here for Valentines.. Nice cozy restaurant. Food was great and service was very good.

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    To expensive. The menu is small. Good wasn't worth the price if $65.09 for lunch. Onion rings were horrible

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    Super goody great service! Pours the drinks strong! Food is absolute delicious! Gotta try the Calamari! Great ambiance and good music!

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    Omelette & Waffle Shop - Old Fashioned strawberry waffle!

    Omelette & Waffle Shop

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 miSan Pedro
    $$

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Today, I'm at O&WS. Since I prefer omelettes over waffles, I got…read morethe #3 Avocado, Bacon and Cheese Omelette and a cup of coffee. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. For the omelette, the hero was the avocado. The rich and creaminess texture from the avocado made the omelette that much more enjoyable. The toast was crunchy and buttery. The coffee was a nice medium roast. The home-fried potatoes were good. However, I prefer mine a little more crispier. Seating is available at the counter, booths and in the small patio area. Service was very friendly and prompt. There is a very small parking area. I opted to park in the residential area. TY for the owner's response. Definitely will be back to try a new meal. Kudos to the high commitment of the owner for customer satisfaction!

    So this is my parent's favorite breakfast spot in the city. And I can see why, now that I've tried…read moreit out for myself. It's a classic diner type restaurant that serves good quality food at a reasonable price. It took me a minute to select an omelette since there were so many options on the menu. But I ultimately settled on the avocado, bacon, and cheese omelette. It came with home fried potatoes. The omelette, on its own, was pretty good. It was hearty and filling. However, when paired with their slightly spicy salsa (which doesn't come with the dish, but you can ask for), it was fantastic. Seriously, ask for the salsa. You'll thank me later. Can't say much about the home fried potatoes. The potatoes were good, but nothing special. The same can be said about the service. I don't have anything good or bad to say about it. The server did everything you would expect from a server, nothing more, nothing less. One note about this establishment before I conclude this review. They prefer cash. If you pay with a card, they will charge you an extra $1.50.

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    Lighthouse Cafe - Veggie Sandwich.

    Lighthouse Cafe

    4.1(260 reviews)
    1.6 miSan Pedro
    $$

    This breakfast was surprisingly delicious and I would say it's one of the best breakfast options in…read moreSan Pedro or the South Bay in general. I've tried many of the other restaurants in the area and for some reason had missed this one because I don't live close by. This past weekend I gave it a try and thought it was terrific. There is a free parking lot attached on the side of the building so parking is very easy and inside is pretty large with booth seating as well as regular table seating. They also have outdoor seating as well, but it was a bit windy on the day we stopped in. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They also had a very large amount of limited time specials so I had to take them up on one of those options. We started off with the coffee cake and I thought it was pretty good although it was gigantic. I'm a bit more of a fan of the gooier coffee cake and this was a bit cake ear but still it was enjoyable. I also tried the spicy turkey chili and thought that was a 10 out of 10. I absolutely loved the amount of spice and it had some really great flavors. For my breakfast, I chose one of the specials, which was the Carne Asada Chilaquiles and thought it was terrific. It was a ton of meat and it was honestly more than I could finish, but I really enjoyed trying to. I would definitely recommend and would stop again next time I'm in the area.

    Found this hidden gem when I was looking for a place to eat near by after going to Cabrillo Marine…read moreAquarium in San Pedro. Their service was great - super friendly and they even brought fans to keep flies away from our table. There was just one fly but they immediately came and let us use the fan which gave us a great impression. Food was generous and one dish was more than enough for two, but me and my husband each ordered a plate along with a bowl of clam chowder, onion rings and pancake w/fries for the kids to share so we had a ton to take home too haha The food didn't surprise me as much; The clam chowder wasn't what I expected but their fries and onion rings were good! All in all we had a great experience and would love to come back again! I also loved the interior!

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    Lighthouse Cafe - Open floor plan.

    Open floor plan.

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    Breakfast Quesadilla.

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    Trani's Dockside Station - Peruvian Bay Scallops Ginger lime Vinaigrette, toasted garlic, cashew, cilantro, coconut air

    Trani's Dockside Station

    4.3(315 reviews)
    2.1 miSan Pedro

    First time in and I originally chose this place because it was close to my hotel and I was craving…read morebrunch food and looked up something quickly on Yelp. Inside is beautiful and Bailey was our server. She was super knowledgeable and walked us through the food items we should definitely try. Thank you Bailey for the wonderful service. The Peruvian scallops were another level in flavors. We also tried the fatty tuna tostada, cheesy egg toast, biscuit and gravy and the fried chicken. everything was super good. You can tell they put a lot of thought behind each dish. We also tried some drinks. Mahalo at your boy and bergamot spritz. I really enjoyed mahalo at your boy because the flavors were simple but together were beautiful. My boyfriend enjoyed his spritz. I tasted it and I'm not a huge fan of gin but I could tell that is something a gin drinker would like.

    Great Lunch Spot! Trani's has great offerings, light and large to satisfy the diners in your…read moregroup! Beautifully decorated with comfortable chairs. Lots of natural light. There is also a nice outdoor patio with additional seating. Service was excellent from checking in at the reception desk, definitely make reservations, through our food/beverage service. Our server was friendly and very helpful! He was very attentive and made sure our water glasses stayed filled! We were a party of six and everyone enjoyed their meals. Most of us left with to go containers, their portions are very generous! Two in our party had the Swordfish Milanese, excellent; two had sandwiches, Blackened Chicken and Italian Mortadella, excellent; and I had the Blue Cheese Iceberg Salad with a bowl of Jim's Clam Chowder, both were excellent! Parking was easy. They have a large lot onsite. We went at lunch time and it was crowded, yet still open parking spots! I have heard great things about Trani's and it really lived up to its reputation.

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    Trani's Dockside Station - Local Calamari not so "New Style" Sweet Thai aioli, basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, aged balsamic

    Local Calamari not so "New Style" Sweet Thai aioli, basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, aged balsamic

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    Pacific Diner - Crab & avocado omelette with side of biscuits & gravy

    Pacific Diner

    4.3(627 reviews)
    1.6 miSan Pedro
    $$

    I had some time to kill around lunchtime so I headed to Pacific Diner, which had been on my list…read morefor years but I'd never had the chance to check it out. 5 stars for ambiance The booths and counter stools are well maintained and comfortable. The vibes are vibing. I loved listening to one of the guys in the kitchen sing. 5 stars for service My server had amazing energy and was very accommodating to every type of customer who came in, including those who were a little rough around the edges. She let me stay past closing so I could finish my iced tea and do some more work on my laptop. 5 stars for food It was a perfect Denver omelette, well cooked with plenty of cheese and peppers and Ham and onions nicely diced. The breakfast potatoes were thinly sliced and nice and crispy, which surprisingly is hard to find in a diner. The iced tea was strong and plentiful. I realize that diner fare is not typically considered five-star cuisine, but for what they do, they did excellently. A perfect lunch experience. No notes. It's very small inside, but there's a patio in the back. Parking is free but limited.

    This place is nothing but the name now. New owners have Absolutely butchered this place, letting go…read moremultiple staff including the chefs that has built that place to what it is over text and for no apparent reason, maybe they dont want to pay them what they earned? New owners aren't even local to san pedro either, this new establishment wont receive a dollar more from my family and i and its sad because we have been coming here my entire life ever since i can form memories. Slapping some new tables and chairs in a place isn't all they have done they have robbed our town of the breakfast diner we all grew up on. Highly advise support other local diners here (the few that are left local) to who ever responded to my review you got to have some nerve to sit there and blatantly lie on claims that are absolutely true, i know the oeople who where let go so how are you gonna tell me its mis information. You sir are Defiantly from out of this world a slimy lying snake. Shame on you and your "family buisness"

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    Compagnon Wine Bistro - Apple Galette!

    Compagnon Wine Bistro

    4.7(417 reviews)
    1.8 miSan Pedro
    $$

    Came here on the recommendation of my Barber NZ with my wife to get away from the kids. I was…read morefortunate enough to get served by Tomas and Loni. Tomas was able to help me pick out a wine that paired well with the dish I wanted to try out which was the beef bourgignon. FYI they have a small bar with beers and authentic French wines - absolutely lovely! The dish was delicious and I really loved the atmospheres which made me feel like I was back in Paris. Highly recommend to anyone looking to escape the busy LA scene.

    Oooh la la....a French bistro in San Pedro! Well, obviously we had to try it out. Compagnon oozes…read moretraditional French decor, an umbrella covered patio outside, a cosy bistro with full bar inside, and the comprehensive wine list decorating the wall, by the glass and the bottle. Like most French bistro they have a shorter but traditional menu, with the usual suspects - onion soup, pate, escargot, charcuterie board, mussels, steak frites, Bouillabaisse - but what drew us in was the duck confit cassoulet. We have eaten cassoulet in Carcasonne, the home of cassoulet, and this was definitely worthy of the name. Gamey, savoury, duck falling off the bone, beans swimming in an umami broth, definitely lip lickingly good. However the vegetarian cassoulet was not as flavourful, it was nice, but needed more garlic, pepper, some herbs or seasoning, a little more oomph. The fennel was delish, but the beans bordering on bland and there was very little broth to dip my baguette into. With a belly full of beans we decided to order dessert because why not! Life is short, eat dessert, c'est la vie. Creme brulee was creamy with a tappingly good sugar crust, and the chocolate mousse had a nice consistency but was overwhelmed by cinnamon, which was a pity. It was definitely worth the visit for the Duck cassoulet, and we will visit again to try the onion soup and moules.

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    Bouillabaisse!

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