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    Vista

    3.9 (312 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Kristi H.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday @ noon and there were plenty of tables available. Servers were super nice. We got a table on the patio which was great. I got a mimosa to start which was good but small. I then got a Aperol spritz which was good and worth the price. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage. It was so yummy! My friend got the burrito with bacon but the bacon came in chunks which wasn't good. The burrito also wasn't on all of the menus so just know it's available even if it's not on the menu you have. Overall the vibe was good and the food was tasty. Make sure to book a reservation in advance otherwise you might not get a table outside.

    Heart of Palms Salad with Tuna
    Andrew R.

    Was pleasantly surprised with the food of this place. Relatively easy to get a reservation during the week. Definitely recommend sitting outside with the bonfire pits. Service was a little slow and the we got our food very spaced out hence the 4 instead of 5 stars.

    Cauliflower
    Ruby S.

    Had dinner reservations with my friends & cousin for her birthday then stayed to enjoy the silent disco. So cool! Food was tasty except the "salt & vinegar" fries ;[ (nothing salt & vinegar about them)!Servers & service were great. We were outdoor! Restrooms are small! We were able to bring & enjoy our brought-in desserts for the birthday girl.

    Mai Tai
    Shannon W.

    Servicable with beach views, and plenty of outdoor seating as usual so you can watch the cute dogs.

    Menu 1: 3/2026.
    Jennifer B.

    Hubbers and I had a mid-week day free, and with a couple of pups on hand, we brainstormed and thought about where to spend that free time. Hermosa Beach it is. And Hubbers suggested this place for a late-ish lunch because he's been here before and had a positive experience. Outdoor seating only since we had the furballs. We had our choice of where since we were the only customers on a late lunch hour. Servers were so patient with our pups (even when they were moody - my apologies!) and were even nice enough to bring them water bowls! It was a cool and cloudy day, but that didn't damper anything. In fact, we appreciated it coming off the heat wave from the last couple of weeks! Everything on their menu looked so good, it took me awhile to decide. But Hubbers and I agreed on the Kayak Tide Tray (+4 extra oysters) and the charred watermelon salad. In the meanwhile, I battled between lobster pasta and five dragon pastrami. (The pasta won out.) Hubbers went for the cedar planked Ora king salmon. And a couple of cocktails to wash it all down! KAYAK TIDE TRAY: The seasoned scallops were my favorites, hands down. The sauce was fantastic and didn't overpower the scallops' main essence. The oysters were shucked fresh and the sauces elevated the flavors a bit. Shrimps were chilled tender and had a nice chew. Cocktail sauce added flavor. The mussels? Sad to say, but half of them were served still frozen hard. So we took our time with it and let it thaw out which didn't happen until we were halfway our meal. Overall: excellent. CHARRED WATERMELON: This plate was so well put together! And not only is it pleasing to the eyes (nice touch with the micros!), it was the same with the palate. Watermelon was fresh. Charred only on one side (I'm curious what it would be like if they charred ALL the sides - will make this request - only if possible - next time!) Taking bites from each component of this salad makes all the difference: the acidity of the tomatoes are tempered by the burrata and the cucumbers, and the freshness of the watermelon makes it all refreshing. The onions added a bit of tart, as did the pomegranates. Didn't notice any macadamia nuts, but no matter! This is a must have! LOBSTER PASTA: Didn't happen... see below. LOBSTER ROLL: Served along with Hubbers' salmon plate (more on that later.) We had a different server at this point (our first one told us he was going on his break.) I thought Hubbers put in an order of this too, so I moved the plate to his side. Our server noticed this and said, "Are you sharing? Would you like an extra plate?" Hubbers confirmed he didn't other this. And that neither did I, but we are waiting on the lobster pasta. He then explained they are out of that dish, "was this not related to you?" Long story short, I told him I'd take the roll, no biggie. He offered to comp it, and if I like, I can put in another order. So I went for the pastrami. And as we waited for that, Hubbers and I split this and WOW. Bread was toasted and buttered perfect, generous with the amount of lobster, plating was a delight to the eyes, and overall delicious. I appreciated the aroma of the tarragon. Yum! FIVE DRAGON PASTRAMI: This is a generous serving, plenty to share with another. Lots of flavors with each bite but the well-seasoned and flavored pastrami dominates them all. The slaw was strong but the subtleness of the lappi balanced it out. Sourdough was perfectly toasted. I thought about not ordering this since I knew the lobster roll might have been enough, but I'm sure glad I went for it! Delish! Hubbers let me have a couple of bites off his salmon plate and O.M.G.!!! He sure picked a good one! Skin was seasoned crispy and the fish was so moist! This is probably one of the best versions of salmon I've had. (For the record, I rarely order anything salmon since 90-95% of the time, they're served dry, but this one here, I'd highly recommend.) FOOD: 4.75. SERVICE: 5. They were AMAZING!!! VALUE: 4. Given the location, pricing is understandable. But worth it. PARKING: Street/Structure only. All metered. And getting here will require a bit of a walk depending on where you parked. OVERALL: 4.5. Plans on coming back here with more people is now in the works. Looking forward to doing that soon!

    Hearts of Palm Salad with Shrimp added
    Dorothy D.

    Food: A. Really clean healthy delicious options! Just what you need when dining on the coast in Southern California! Service: A+. Our server was super attentive, polite and friendly. They kept our water and beverage glasses full. He was patient with my slow ordering skills and even gave our pup a bowl of water! Ambiance: A+. Definitely has that happy peaceful SoCal vibe. Good 4 beach people watching. Live music is more relaxing then the crooner across the pier ;D Dietitian Dorothy's Nutrition Tip: Think outside of the menu! Order the Hearts of Palm Salad, flip the menu over and add the shrimp to it a la carte for a higher protein salad which can serve as your main entree.

    Delicious
    Vinny D.

    Great outdoor seating and setting on the boardwalk. Alex was a great server and all the dishes were awesome!! The wings were full of flavor with a nice kick to them. The loco moco was delicious!!!

    Peruvian scallops
    Jailany B.

    My gf and I stopped here on Sunday evening as we were walking our dogs , they had live music in the patio . Such cute ambiance . Very accomidating service ! We tried the Peruvian scallops with our wine . They were so so good !

    Scallop, hearts of palm salad

    I'd give 6 stars if I could! Great service, incredible food. Always consistent. As always, loved the popcorn cauliflower and ahi crispy rice!

    jumbo lump crab & yuzu guacamole with lavish chips = $19
    Trung N.

    3.43576 stars Vista! We had a surprisingly nice and lazy Monday lunch here. The menu is Asian inspired (?). I think. Of the appetizers that we shared, I liked the jumbo lump crab & yuzu guacamole ($19) with lavish chips best. The lavish chips aren't the only lavish thing about this dip. Who knew that guacamole and crab belong together? While the crab doesn't add a ton of flavor to the guacamole - textually it's really nice. We also ordered the katsu calamari fries + togarashi aioli ($16) which was fine, but nothing to write home about. I also shared the chicken sandwich ($18.00). The sandwich comes with a generous piece of fried chicken coated in a sticky sweet sauce that has hints of fish sauce. It also comes topped with pickled cabbage and kewpie mayo which helps mitigate the otherwise strong flavors. The first bite was fantastic, however, each subsequent bite was a little less exciting than the first. The sweet sticky sauce was a bit too much for my preference after a while. I also found the sandwich to be a little difficult to eat - proportionally too big to bite and too sticky to hold. Vista has prime beachfront view. The patio furniture, however, is a little worn and could use a little tlc. Because it's situated right next to the boardwalk, you are also subjected to solicitors - dudes trying to sell me a husky while I enjoyed my meal. In any case, I'm sure it's quite nice in the evening as you sit with a cocktail next to a fire pit. I'd come back. There's more to explore on the menu and the location is prime.

    Scallop crudo
    Kimberly J.

    Gorgeous. The location is perfectly situated on the Hermosa pier and the Strand for people watching. The patio has various tables from romantic tables for 2, to party sized cabanas with fire tables. At first I thought it was just a bar, but then heard about the food. Their food are elevated- gorgeous creations, almost too pretty to eat. Everything we ordered was beautifully executed and perfectly seasoned, which was so unexpected for the super touristy location. Service is super beach friendly, and very attentive. High end, but absolutely worth the experience.

    Menu
    Shanelle S.

    Casual spot with Asian-influenced flavors by the ocean. Came here for brunch with my boyfriend on a Saturday morning and got seated immediately (we had reservations beforehand, which we made online). We split the loco moco (we ordered a large, which includes an extra egg) and the palm sugar monkey bread, which was a sweet/salty Hawaiian bread with coconut on top. Sitting outside with the ocean in front was a vibe. Service was a bit standoffish but quick when we were closing out. It's good for big groups and is kid-friendly.

    Lobster roll..
    Fannie L.

    A nice vibe sitting in the outside area by the fireplace catching up with friends.. shared some small plates and had some drinks. Definitely enjoyed and can't wait to come again..

    Prickly pear & Hazy IPA

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    Great place! Best views in town. The food was delish, and very pretty. The servers were really helpful. Highly recommend!

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    Great drinks, great location, perfect view. Service is friendly and prompt. A little pricey but worth it for the ambiance.

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    The food here is incredible and the drinks are amazing! really recommend the grilled oysters, I'm obsessed.

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    We love drew!! Great happy hour spot other than Fridays. But still sick! #BayClubBoys

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    Carrie at vista is the best bartender! She recommends the best drinks and is super friendly. This is a must to stop! Thank you Carrie!

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    Ask the Community - Vista

    What happened to their sign?

    This place is falling apart

    Will they do separate bills for party of 4?

    I believe they can split the bill between 2ppl. I went ahead and paid for the whole party while going to use the restroom to freshen up. I didn't want to deal with split the bill and had everyone Venmo me.

    Hoping to make a reservation for a larger party but having a hard time on getting respond by emailing/calling / dm on Instagram. Any other method of communication?

    Try their Instagram @vista.hb

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes! Monday-Thursday 3-5pm

    Do you do reservations?

    Yes we do give us a call or swing by- also large parties or events can e-mail inquire at events@vista-hb.com

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    Hennessey's Tavern

    3.4
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    Hennesey Tavern's happy hour isn't what it used to be, but I mainly rated this place for the…read more - location - views - superb customer service On the rare occasions I have visited, I managed to get a seat on the top floor to get a nice sunset view of the pier and courtyard. I recently came in on a weekday before the dinner rush hour since the top floor tends to fill up QUICK. I'm a fan of their beer battered fish & chips, Korean BBQ chicken bites, and their Reuben (pleasant surprise). I've also heard the pub nachos are popular as well, but I haven't had the chance to try them. I just tried the house 'Henessey's Rita' w/Espero Blanco with blackberry puree. I've got to try the mango one later this summer! One of my favorite, underrated feat. of this restaurant is that they can give you water in a full to go cup if you ask. So if you're still a little boozy after your meal and need to walk things off, you can hydrate too.

    For the most part, you're going to be paying for the privilege to grab a seat at this happening…read morespot. Yes, location, location, location has kept this place alive for decades. Location is probably the only thing keeping this restaurants head above water, because it certainly isn't the food. To be fair, the food wasn't the worst to be had, but it surely didn't rise to the occasion. That occasion being satisfaction. Don't expect to walk away feeling that you got what you paid for, unless of course it was convenience and location. That you'll get in spades. Here's where we blew it. My girl ordered the salmon. We unfortunately didn't ask before ordering if it was wild caught. YOU MUST ALWAYS ASK IF THE SALMON IS WILD CAUGHT. We forgot. We assumed, and ended up being spanked. At first bite it became apparent that the poor fish gave its life in vain. Asking at the end of the meal if the salmon was farm raised, our server leaned in and said "not only is it farm raised, it comes to us frozen". Then seeing the unfinished fish on the plate, the server apologized and then proceeded to tell us what were the best options on the menu. Those being the burgers, nachos, and shepherds pie. Stick to those and enjoy the booze, scenery, and fresh salt air. Yes, if the salmon isn't fresh, you can count on the air being so. Oh, I should let you know what I ordered. I had to settle on my third choice of beer, and my second choice of entree. No brisket sandwich, and no 805, or Pacifico beer. I settled for a BLT with avocado and a Coors Light. That worked in a pinch. Quick Tip: Try to get a table up top and next to the edge. You'll understand when seated. Don't forget the sunglasses. Again, you'll understand when seated. Southern California shines and displays its wares proudly.

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    The Lighthouse Cafe

    The Lighthouse Cafe

    3.6
    (482 reviews)
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    As a resident of Hermosa Beach, I can't say enough good things about the Lighthouse…read more It is by far the best live music venue in all of the South Bay region. They have something for everyone 7 days a week and all day on the weekends. Always top quality bands and a super fun vibe and atmosphere. The food is great and unless it's a special event there is usually no cover charge. I personally have also had the privilege of playing there as a musician and it's always so professional and the sound engineer is really on the ball and knows what he is doing. Management is always responsive and accommodating to the artists. A big 5 star to this place

    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.

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    Happy New Year - 2026!!  Randy Coleman had people singing along and smiling from the first note.
    Happy New Year - 2026!! Randy Coleman had people singing along and smiling from the first note.
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