This was a great place to eat while we were visiting before a cruise. I ate here twice and both…read moretimes were great. The tuna melt was a standout, as well as the burger. The fries are delicious and the beer is good too, I got their IPA and it was exactly as expected. We sat on the patio, and I will say there was a strange musty smell inside so I would recommend eating outside if you can. I would definitely come back if I was visiting again, and recommend anyone passing through.

Listen, San Pedro Brewing Company…read more.. I don't know who is responsible for those Gaffey Fries, but I'd like to personally thank them for their service. Those things showed up looking innocent and left me questioning every other order of fries I've ever had. The wings were fire, the hot fudge sundae was the perfect grand finale, and Sloan behind the bar was an absolute gem. Every recommendation she made was spot on, and whatever she shook up behind that bar should probably come with a warning label because it was that good. This place has that neighborhood hangout feel where everybody seems welcome, the food comes out hot, and the drinks keep showing up exactly when they should. Between the fries, the wings, the sundae, and Sloan's hospitality, I'd say this place earned itself a regular customer. -Health, wealth, and extra cheese to everyone involved.

We went here purely out of curiosity and it turned out to be a fun spot! Everyone was really…read morefriendly, they have funny signs on the walls and quirky decor. I also like the outside patio they have as well. It was better than what we expected it to be. Never judge a book by its cover, is what we learned that night!

I am a local. and I had never been here, until this past weekend. However, I know it from…read moretelevision. Not because it was featured on a news segment, or something similar, but because I saw it on an episode of Monk. It was used as a background prop. Funny what writing helps you remember, and hopefully what you remember is good stuff. Before I stepped into this bar, I expected it to be a Diver bar, in the grittiest sense, but I was wrong, it is a Dive bar in the most exciting of ways: It is a collection of tchotchkes (a fancy word for trinkets) that when admired as a whole and then independently give this place a whimsical personality. Imagine having a friend that when invited to a pool party wears a bikini with a fun print--- like cherries or flamingos, and is always down for a shot and playful mayhem. Being around this type of personality amps up the party soul of a moment because their vibe is that of a buzz-nurturer. Meaning that when I was in the bar, and all it has to offer, made me want to have a good time, regardless of what I carried in from the outside. The place gives immediate Tiki Bar vibes but does not carry the moment to full fruition. For example, in my pictures I show curtains with Tiki Idols, and a light fixture adorn with its own hula skirt but the Tiki motif does not transport one to a Luau where dancers sway as they wait for a pig to finish roasting. Instead, the Tiki vibes are sharply contrasted with posters and other keepsakes that are both aspiration and life lessons. For instance, one reminds us to leave your drama outside. Another hanging placard lists advisories that (straight) men should adhere when hitting on women. One of these is the fact that some women's sexual preference is NO. Another poster explains what happens when girls drink too much. One of the 10 outcomes is that women confuse the kitchen floor for their mattress when laying down. Like I said, all of these small and bigger touches combine to give this place a personality that draws one to have a good time. For me, there were two standout items in the place- 1) a jukebox and a 2) pool table. I was with three people that played pool better than me. One of them explained the purpose of a chalk mound. One is suppose to rub the place between their thumb and index finger to get chalk right in there. Then rub the chalk on the stick. This will create less friction which will help you shoot better. I did all that. This moment also allowed me and another member of my group to have a lot of hard wood jokes-- what are you going to do, we were having a good time at this place, and these jokes felt right. The jukebox was also free. I played Ariana Grande's version of Popular from Wicked and I felt the song. I was warbling loudly, and off key, and dancing because I was feeling the tune and the drinks. At the end, some of the people in the bar clapped and hollered. I went to put in another song I was stopped, the regulars were watching football on a Sunday, go figure. That is the thing about this bar, it is a regular's bar. People knew each other, people knew I was the first timer. Like when I spoke, two or three people answered my question. When I was looking for the key a customer directed me to it. So this place is definitely a place where regulars are at. And if you know anything about dive bar culture, regulars who know each other make a community. So you will need to navigate these dynamics if you attend. For instance, one of my friends was in the bathroom, doing the business of two. A regular opened the door and my friend was like, I am here, closed the door. The regular did not close the door, instead he made a joke about leaving the door just a bit open, while being a bro about it. I was horrified just being a witness. But between bar flies these type of jokes might be understood as joyful. But it would take me an alternate life to find humor in potty politics. I was introduced to the White Tea shot and it has become my new shot so this place left a mark on my taste buds. The shot at the end had this strong green tea taste. The prices were right too! I can't wait to go here again, when the party vibe calls me forth! Oh and it is cash only, unless you spend 40 and above then it is card appropriate.

THE Best dive bar in San Pedro with GREAT FOOD! Yes, you read that correctly…read more Steak Ortega Sandwich, clam chowder, onion rings, chile verde or even the Ribeye.

This spot has a small town feel and I'm here for it…read more The gal behind the bar was incredibly sweet (I forgot her name unfortunately). I ordered the buffalo wings; he got the yuengling. Someone at the bar mentioned I should get the sauce on the side because they end up soggy. I had no issues with them personally. They're not breaded wings which was a nice change. *I believe cornstarch is involved. The buffalo isn't spicy, it's buttery. There's room at the bar, a side bar, and they have half-circle booths that would be perfect for groups. Bonus points for the hospitality. =)

I came here with a friend on a lazy Sunday afternoon when in dire need of some food and alcohol! We…read morewere both famished and wanted to place with healthy-ish options. We were thrilled to see a few menu options that were marked as vegan. Bonus points for being affordable! I completely missed their attached parking lot when I arrived and ended up parking across the street in the neighborhood, where there was ample free parking. When we arrived, the restaurant was about half full and there was live music occurring on the patio. We opted to sit inside where it was a little less noisy and there was a comfy and cozy booth calling our name. The vibe was great, with fun and eclectic decor. The service was really upbeat and friendly and our server was so kind and helpful. We asked him if the espresso martini had dairy in it (which I just discovered that is a thing at some places) and he double checked with the bartender to ensure there wasn't my dairy in it! I ordered that alongside a falafel wrap I must say, both of these worked so well together. The espresso martini was light and refreshing yet still had a bold flavor. The falafel was nice and crispy with a delectable inside and the tahini sauce was so rich and creamy. The meal felt indulgent yet hearty all at the same time. I left feeling so uplifted and relaxed all at the same time. Despite it being on the noisier side, I was still able to hear my friend well and it was such a great place for us to catch up. I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

We had a really good time here watching the Western Conference Finals! My husband had the lemon…read morepepper wings which he enjoyed, and 2 beers. I ordered the pastrami on rye (basically a Reuben) which was good. I wish it had more meat and it was half sliced, half chopped. Theirs seems to be all chopped up and crisped, which gives it a nice texture and almost bacon-y vibe. Messy but good. I had a side salad which was also good. Overall our meal was great and there were TVs visible from anywhere you sat, which is perfect for a sports bar. My big gripe is being charged $1 for pickles to go with a sandwich. Maybe you get more if they put them directly on the sandwich, but they forgot mine so the pickles came in a ramekin. 6 pickle slices for $1.

Whack place and bouncers. Didn't let a group 12 of us in because someone pulled out an EMPTY tall…read morecan to throw away. "The girls can come in but the guys can't " yeah gtfo we all took our money somewhere else

I can't wait to come back. The bar is amazing. Look for Blue. I love the drinks best bar ever.read more

5 star for food and Tati GREAT service! Super nice!! She's very humble and gave us the best…read morehospitality ever for us on our first time. The bartender however she looks like she hates her job!

We came here for the first time being in town for Warped Tour and Kim was an absolute pleasure! She…read morewas great and extremely helpful. The beer is great and the breakfast burrito was fire. We will be back tomorrow more of the same.

Great service from Wisenia, very sweet, remembers what I like and delivers with a beautiful smile…read more The regular crowd is always a fun hello even when I hit and run!

If you're looking for rude and unprofessional staff, this is the place to go. The service here was…read morebeyond unacceptable especially from a girl named TINA with tattoos wing on her back, who was openly disrespectful toward customers. We were having a minor issue while trying to use our card, and instead of offering help, she snapped and said, "That's your problem." Excuse me? That's not how you speak to paying customers. The attitude, the tone, and the lack of basic courtesy were astonishing. It's clear that respect and professionalism don't exist in this place. The environment felt trashy, and the staff treated guests with zero regard. This was my first and definitely my last visit. It's sad that women working here are treated more like decoration than employees, it's degrading and uncomfortable to witness. This establishment needs serious management intervention and staff training because this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable.

After my friend and I had went shopping I wanted sea food and our first option was going to be the…read morenew San Pedro fish market and restaurant but as we walked up, the line was super long! So I looked up fish and chips on Yelp and this place popped up and it was indoors so we chose this spot instead. The staff very nice and polite. The inside of the restaurant was clean and had a very cozy feeling to it. My friend and I got our fish and chips and I even tried their Cesar salad and clam chowder, both very delicious!

So we went in at 4 pm on a Thursday - place smelled really bad so we ate out front. We were the…read moreonly ones there. Ordered the clam chowder and a hamburger because the menu is really small so that sounded like a good bet. So the clam chowder came out with no clams and plenty of raw bacon. For $12 - in a shallow bowl. I ordered the $25 burger medium well and it came out a very well done dried out brick. I asked for please No banana peppers on top and there were extra. The bun was so soggy I couldn't pick it up. The fries were under done too. Anyway I had a few bites after pulling the tons of banana peppers off and took the rest home for my husband who will eat anything. Come on guys - with so many other options around you need to do better. Bleh

On Halloween people are suppose to dress up as a vampire, Cleopatra- Queen of the Nile- Barney or a…read moredepiction of LA's confusing traffic signs or something else entirely. That is custom, that is tradition and for most it meant to inject fun into life. In my opinion, what maximizes the fun is when a person quips or puns using their custom as fodder for the joke. For instance, on one Halloween. I called my insurance and the person on the phone told me that she was dressed as cat. At the end of the conversation, I was meant to rate her and I said do not worry your service was "purrr-fect." How long have you been waiting to say that joke? She replied. Since the moment she told me she was cat. So when I played and partied with sailors and marines I expected for similar jokes to be made since, in a way, they were in uniform/customs. Like when, me and another civilian played pool with two Sailors they introduced themselves as Diane and Scott, not Officer Sampson and Officer Aguilera. Then we just played a regular game of pool. They did not say things like, prepare for the onslaught of seafaring sailors. So I did not get a chance to say I will sink your battleship as I perfectly aligned my eight ball to a corner pocket. Basically, they were civilians in uniform they were not sailors playing pool. Makes sense, they were sailors on leave so their sea related puns must have stayed on board their ship. Regardless, the party experience with sailors and marines was fire in the hole. And this bar is one of the central places where the sailor party can be felt because San Pedro welcomes them once a year during Fleet Week. It is common sense but Sailors and Marines spend their time locked up, in a ship, or in base, or somewhere else. So when they step to land, the goal must be clear: party with restrained abandon. And this hope encompasses all around, so it is hard to not become a party animal. Imagine that they are the moon, and all around are party-wolves. When they rise, so do the party time howls. I can see this bar becoming a draw for partiers for a weekend. Some people may never come to Crimsin for their cocktails but I hope they come here for the sailors and marines. During this past Fleet Week, I bought a beer for a Marine named Thomas. He also did not say my name is Hightower or Olson or MacDonald when I asked for his name. He still accepted the beer and said thank you for the support. So I may not march in a parade supporting Marines, but still Thomas made me feel like paying for a Marine's drink was showing support for the freedoms that the armed warriors of this country provide. Yes, I know I did not run the SSO but still I was thanked for my support for a Marine. In the grand scheme of things, I accept his gratitude and trust that he meant his words. On a previous Fleet Week, me and a sailor both ordered from a bartender. The bartender ignored me and tended to the sailor. Makes sense, he was the guest of honor. And the sailor treated my drink too. Mad respect. And I hope it is the high seas that taught him to show respect to another for not all wars are won with missiles and bayonets. So the moment not only affords the right to party but it also affords the right to witness the evolution of military culture and how it has arrived to hold people with good values, a good heart, and compassion in their actions.

My husband and I decided to take a staycation in the lovely city of San Pedro being that it is a…read morescorching hot weekend and we'd much rather run up in hotel air-conditioning build our own home and plus I get to go swimming soon as we walked in we were greeted carded and we sit directly at the bar so the bartender was very attentive. He even had a very nice tequila that my husband and I have been enjoying called Lalo and made us two mixed drinks of course because I like to be thirsty to drink my cocktails I asked they had snacks and he offered me bar chips which were basically bagged kettle chips. I got barbecue pretty tasty and kept me thirsty. They have an amazing sound system and they have TouchTunes so that you can be the Dj in the bar. I played a couple tunes drank my drinks and then we skedaddle back to our hotel room overall wonderful experience at Crimson.

While staying at the Crowne Plaza, I placed a to-go order here…read more First, they need to have menus in the hotel rooms (but maybe they no longer provide room service-despite messaging saying otherwise.) Second, they need to update their website to include a food menu not just pictures of a few items. Thank goodness for my fellow Yelpers, who snapped pics of the menu!! So my order, Parmesan wings with ranch and a burger with fruit as a substitute for fries. The rings were delicious! However, I did have to walk back down for the ranch. My mom enjoyed her burger and fruit. We were both pleasantly surprised they easily substituted her fries for fruit to accommodate a food restriction. Plus the fruit portion size was quite plentiful. If ever back in the area, I'd return to do a sit down meal.

Went here to meet a friend that was staying we live locally. I was shocked at how awesome the happy…read morehour is and they have awesome air-conditioning it was a very humid day. Super nice and cool inside blu bar Steak Frenchdip Sliders were delicious beautiful baby grand piano and luxurious chill atmosphere