Live at the Lounge is sort of right next door/attached to the Hermosa Comedy & Magic Club. It's a…read morepretty nice music venue with a cute outdoor patio. This venue books small acts and I'm guessing mostly only acoustic since their stage area is so tiny. My friends and I were walking by during the Fiesta Hermosa festival last year and they had a small stage set up in their courtyard and the band I-94 caught our attention and we actually bought tickets to see their next show there. It's not like other venues where you can show up anytime, grab a drink and stand around it's an arrive before the show starts, sit down, order drinks, don't move and be quiet kind of place. Although I did enjoy some of the musical acts I felt the comedy acts between sets were unnecessary and didn't fit with the musical theme of the lounge. Eventhough I like I-94 and the venue in general I haven't been back to see their other performances because when I go out hear and enjoy music I don't like being forced to sit through and entire show like a punished school kid.

This is a great venue. Clean inside, good food, and you can see some amazing artists in a small…read morespace for just a few dollars. A great place to catch concerts.

Talk about a great small venue to see musical artists. The acoustics and sound tech are in point…read more The only downside here was the very dirty bathrooms, but that's a small critique. Sad to hear that this place is being repurposed... Glad I was able to see a few of the last performances held here, Missing Persons and Gene Loves Jezibel.

I hadn't seen live music in awhile and I looked up the bands that were performing on youtube…read morefirst(don't like surprises when it comes to the very hit or miss genres of music and comedy). They were Avatari and Zach King with a warmup by Martinez. They were all really good to listen to and my favorite was Avatari. He has great showmanship, singing skills and audience interaction even walking around the audience doing fistbumps and belting out some great sounds. The cover was only $13 and I had one delicious Guinness beer. I also had a nice booth in the rear, not far from stage. The staff was friendly and professional which isn't the norm at music clubs...didn't detect any gratuitous attitude. My verdict is St. Rock is a must visit for live music fans in the southbay. I checked their schedule and if I had more time, I'd be rockin' there regularly. Highly recommended.

Amazing Experience! HUGE thanks to JP for making our night…read moreunforgettable! He was super helpful and made it super easy to plan my husbands birthday; from reserving the best table and set it up on time, making sure the bouncer had the guest list ensuring we were taken care of. Mia, our server, was fantastic too! The band and DJ were awesome, and we had a blast dancing all night. Several of our friends had never been here before, and now they know why this is such a great spot! Can't wait to come back - highly recommend!

This really isn't a cafe or a restaurant, although there is some food here. This is really a music…read morevenue which also offers some limited food and plenty of booze, of course. If you are looking for a restaurant with a large menu, you will be disappointed. Sure, portions of La La Land were filmed here, and they have some movie memorabilia in the back of the place but they offer far more than jazz here, if that is your impression. There is rock, reggae, salsa, lots of tribute bands, and other stuff. While this may have once been purely a jazz club, I am certain the market simply won't carry (most) strictly jazz places for very long. Based on one photo I saw on the wall, this place has been around for about 76 years. That is impressive. For jazz aficionados, they offer a three hour Sunday jazz brunch (and this is the only time when folks under 21 can enter, by the way). For brunch, there are only four food items available on the menu: a breakfast burrito, avocado toast, one pancake (singular, not plural) and bacon, sausage, and eggs. Remember, you are here for the music, not the food. As for the food, my breakfast burrito was interesting. Knowing restaurants in California, it was probably cooked by a Latino gentleman but this looked like th emost Caucasian burrito of all time. It had chorizo, eggs, potatoes, and other stuff in it, and the tortilla had a nice cheesy skirt on it. It was also on the spicier side, which I enjoyed, but fair warning. I wasn't sure I was going to like it by its looks but I ate the whole thing. It was also a belly bomb and kept me satisfied for about 6 or 7 hours afterward. The avocado toast was actually very good and made with good quality bread. I thought the music was excellent. The members of the band (the John Kithcart Quartert) played their assess off and really seemed to enjoy themselves. True jazz (not that soft elevator music gunk) was popular at one time but let's face it, it is not popular anymore. Jazz certainly can be enjoyed as background music while you enjoy your one pancake but it is certainly not intended to be enjoyed that way. To fully appreciate it, you have to pay attention to it. That doesn't seem too much of an ask. After all, it is the folks on the stage who are doing the hard work. Our server was very good. She was friendly and attentive. My only experience here is with the Sunday jazz brunch so I cannot speak for the venue at any other times. At least for the Sunday brunch, whether you like jazz or not, this place is well worth a try.

This beach town comedy club is awesome. It has a dark, old timey comedy club vibe with lots of…read morehollywood memorabilia, and a minimum order requirement of two menu items per person. Menu prices were a bit higher than average but that's expected at these type of places. They have Mediocre food but great talent! Nobody comes to these places for the food, so I wont penalize them for the quality. The place pretty much met my expectations in that regard. The same goes for the drinks. I will say however, that the service was pretty good. As for what I came for, the comic talent, they exceeded my expectations. I will be back

We have visited the Comedy and Magic Club several times and we have never been disappointed. This…read morepast week was no exception. We went Friday night to the five comics evening. The performance was in the larger room. The comics really connected with the audience because they had a bit more time to share their various experiences. The meal was delightful as it always has been.The service excellent. We met MIKE one of the founders of the club in the parking lot earlier in the evening, I had forgotten my tickets at home and couldn't find them on my phone. MIKE made sure that the front receptionist would accommodate us. It was wonderful. At the conclusion of the evening as we were driving home, my phone rang. It was the comedy club calling to let us know that one in my party had left her sweater on the chair. Did we want to come back to get it? We told them to just give it to someone who needed it because we were about to get on the freeway at that point. What a wonderful surprise that they took the care and initiative to figure out who was sitting at that table and to reach out to us, that's service ! I recommend this comedy club wholeheartedly. You'll have a great time and a great meal at an affordable rate. It's one of the best things going on the coast. Enjoy! Laugh!! Have fun. And do take the time to examine the wonderful collection of Hollywood memorabilia and comics' costumes that are on display. It's a special little museum its own right.

Talk about a great dive bar secret. We went to watch a football game at noon on 12/31/25. It's on…read morethe smaller side, maybe fits 60-80 people. After we sat down and ordered our first drink, a guy by the name of Chuck shows up with pizza's and sandwiches from Mickey's a deli icon in Hermosa Beach and tells us to help ourselves. We bought Chuck a couple of drinks for bringing the food. Soon another person shows up and buys a round for the whole bar. My nephew and his wife were in from out of town (Colorado Springs, Co) and were blown away by the local hospitality. Tom the bartender was generous with pours and the overall experience fantastic. They also have live music on the weekends. I'll have to catch a live band soon at the Hermosa Saloon.

It's okay, I guess. We were there to see a friend's band and I wish we hadn't bothered. The band…read morewas great, the rest wasn't worth it. There seemed to be a serving difference vibe between the locals and those of us who weren't, including strength of the drinks. The floor in front of the stage is deadly, and while there is a stripe of carpet that maybe is supposed to make people aware of the crazy drop, it's dark and people don't know why it's like that and many just kept tripping and falling. I swear it's a lawsuit in the making. The metal ring game would be amusing if it hadn't been for some drunk guys at the table next to us thinking it might be fun to continuously toss it in our direction. I don't see any reason to go back.

Had a great time in Hermosa Beach. Johnny was a great bartender. A lot of love to the whole tower…read morecrew.

Here Tuesday night for house disco night. Loving the vibes throughout the place. Phelps hooked us…read moreup with a table, shout out to him for hosting us. I had the steak frites and it was amazing.

What a pleasant surprise on a day off. I quickly walked by on a causal Monday and was surprised…read moreabout how lively the place was. This is obviously a local favorite with a wonderful location right in the middle of the boardwalk. I sat having a mai tai watching the glass bottom boat load up with tourists. It was a fantastic experience. Service was quick and friendly the whole place was being run expertly by a single bartender. She was great. Would recommend for anyone looking to stay local, people watch, and enjoy the boardwalk.

My friend and I were looking for a good place to watch the FA Cup Final. He's an Arsenal fan and…read moreI'm a Manchester City fan. We usually go to Fox and Hounds, but didn't have enough time to make the drive. I did a little research and realized there was a City supporters group meeting at The Slip Bar & Eatery, so we decided to check it out. Nothing beats the fresh ocean breeze, a brew, and football . We were the first ones there and were a bit concerned the doors weren't open yet, but the friendly hostess reassured us they'd be opening shortly. While we waited, City supporters started rolling in--and to my friend's delight, Arsenal fans showed up too, which made for an even better atmosphere. Once they opened, we were greeted warmly by the owner himself. We grabbed great seats right in front of the big screen, and from there everything just got better. The service was excellent, the owner and hostess kept checking in to make sure we were good the entire time. Drinks were on point too. We enjoyed a delicious Irish Coffee, a refreshing Moscow Mule, and some ice-cold beers. The ambiance was electric, everyone locked into the match, and every time City scored, the whole bar erupted. All in all, it was an awesome experience. Honestly, I'm even considering joining the City supporters group after this. I'll definitely be coming back to watch more Man City games here and to enjoy the ocean view from the open windows. Highly recommend this spot to any sports fan or anyone who just wants to kick back by the beach with a great vibe.

Ive been there several times. It is a small, intimate…read moresetting, yet every time ive been there they managed to make room for someone to be playing live music. Service has always been acceptable and prices are normal for California..(high) The drinks are decent and the food is standard barfood fare and quality. The attraction here isn't just the food or drinks... to me it us the intimate, living room ambiance

Very dismissive and disrespectful female staff member with brown hair. Speaking with her, it seemed…read morelike she wasn't happy to be working. After asking for my ID, she tossed it down instead of handing it back to me. The food looked good and there was a nice place to sit outside with my dog, so I decided to still stay for that. Once my order was ready, same staff member just held it out the window, no eye contact, no utensils and no water was offered. I asked her for napkins, and she ignored me and never brought any. Wouldn't come back despite the decent food. Worst service I've had ever. There was one other staff member who was courteous.

This is another one of my all time favorite restaurant and bar in beautiful Manhattan Beach…read more This is a multi level restaurant with plenty of indoor and outside seating and fantastic views of the pier and the ocean. Make sure you come here during sunset in the winter time were you probably going to witness one of the nicest sunsets along the beautiful California beach. Now coming to the bar and restaurant itself it probably serves one of the best cocktails in town ans for sure the freshest and best tasting seafood in MB. One of my favorite is the Spanish Grilled Octopus and the Oysters on the appetizer menu. I also recommend their salmon or grilled chicken on the main menu. If you want to keep it simple there is a decent selection if house pizza with a nice selection of wines, draft and bottled beers plus their outstanding cocktails. Please make sure to reserve a table if you're planning to go there after 5 pm or otherwise spent time at either the lower bar area or the smaller bar on the upper level. Enjoy and Bon Appetite!

Servers were on top of it. Great location for people watching and seeing the ocean. We had a few…read moreold fashions for drinks and the were well balanced and super delicious. Great place to hang out and pretty people here too doesn't hurt. Bravo

I really enjoyed the Mahi Mahi Bowl I ordered. The rice was cooked perfectly--firm and fluffy…read morerather than overcooked and soggy, which I appreciated. The teriyaki sauce was a little sweeter than my personal preference, but it paired well with the mild flavor of the mahi mahi. The service was good, and the staff were pleasant and attentive. The only downsides were the parking situation and the noise level from other guests, which made the dining experience a bit less relaxing. Overall, the food was very good, and I would definitely consider coming back.

Ok...so 4 years ago this was mine and my husbands absolute fave place. The food, the drinks, the…read moreservice, the vibes. All were immaculate. We went here on Thursday and just nothing really hit the mark. The sprouts are overcooked, the calamari isn't as good as used to be, the Cesar salad dressing was bland and watery, the fries have changed and weren't as good, the fish and chips were over battered and the batter was like bready. So yeah, big bummer. The drinks were ok. Our waitress was super forgetful and seemed like she was scared of the world. She was writing stuff down and still forgot stuff and we had to ask multiple times. My friend had also ordered the steak and she didn't ask her which one so of course she charged for the more expensive one. Idk if we'll come back