Iron City Tavern -- San Pedro's Embassy of Pittsburgh…read more Walked into Iron City Tavern expecting a beer. Walked out three hours later knowing a guy named Tony's divorce history, the proper way to make a cheesesteak, and why the Steelers would've won in 2004 if the refs weren't apparently involved in an international conspiracy. The décor can best be described as "Pittsburgh sports memorabilia meets San Pedro uncle's garage." There are TVs everywhere, and I'm reasonably certain changing one away from a Steelers game is legally classified as aggravated assault. The regulars immediately know you're not a regular because they've apparently been occupying the same barstools since the Clinton administration. Give it twenty minutes, though, and somebody will buy you a beer, explain which bartender you should never piss off, and introduce you to six people whose names you'll forget immediately. Then there's the food. You order a cheesesteak thinking, It's a neighborhood bar--how good could it possibly be? Annoyingly good. Now you're sitting there at 1:17 p.m. on a Wednesday eating a sandwich the size of a driveshaft, drinking your second beer and wondering how this became your afternoon. Service appears to operate under the traditional San Pedro system: If they like you, you're family. If they don't know you yet, give it a minute. If you're an asshole, there's probably another bar down the street. Dress code: whatever you were wearing when you decided you needed a beer. Reservations: Craft cocktail presentation: absolutely not. Properly poured drink: you bet your ass. Overall, Iron City isn't trying to be an Instagram bar. It's the kind of place where the bartender remembers what you drink, the guy next to you has an extremely detailed opinion about football, and there's a legitimate possibility you came in for lunch and somehow stayed for dinner. 5/5 -- Would accidentally become a regular.

Iron City Tavern is one of this local spots where you walk in and immediately feel at home. The…read morepeople are great, the atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and it's just an all-around good place to hang out. The food is amazing, especially the wings, sandwiches, and burgers. They've got plenty of TVs for watching sports, so it's a perfect place to grab some food, have a drink, catch the game, and unwind after a long day. Definitely one of those places that feels like a true neighborhood bar. Great people, great food, and a great atmosphere.

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.

This is a grea spot to hang out with friends to do a little solo day drinking. People were line…read moredancing which is pretty cool. The chef is friendly and the vibe is great. I tried the girl scout and both were really good. Will make this a regular pit stop every time I'm in San Pedro.

Been here several times, so it was overdue for a review. This Brewery has an event almost every day…read morewhich keeps it busy. They have Salsa day, Game day, Poker night, and a couple of other event nights keeps them busy, always enough room for a couple more to join in, so come find a night you'll like and join in. The beers, they didn't have many beers to choose from, one thing about a brewery like PTB is that they are limited to the beers they make, and only four beers to choose from on this night. They were selling small sandwiches from a local vendor for $10.00 dollars, a little high for a small sandwich which was just ok. Bring your own food it would be better. What I did not see was a television, which would be nice if you want to watch a Game or the Olympics that are coming soon. . Street parking only, so you will have to walk st least a block. Worth coming again. Check to see what they are having each day. This review could have easily been 3 stars, but I am optimistic that things will get better here.

The husband and I dropped in this morning for take out while our cars were at Miami's getting…read morewashed. And I have to say, what is even happening here? I got a simple breakfast sandwich with turkey bacon and it was SO GOOD!! And giant. I have the second half stored in my fridge for later. Delicious food and really nice people. Go there!! They also have pumpkin pancakes, which I did not try, but I WILL be going back for. To be continued.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Found this gem searching for a good meal…read moreafter a long flight. It's a quaint place ran by the sweetest husband-and-wife, Jose and Laura. I ordered the chicken sandwich with avocado and bacon and the significan ordered the Ram breakfast. Everything was delicious! Everything was made fresh, served with a smile, tasted delicious, and filled our hungry stomachs. We enjoyed the food so much, we went back the next day for another hearty and satisfying breakfast. Also loved the pancakes that came with our orders. It was light and fluffy, and really hit the spot. Thank you, Jose and Laura, for your delicious cooking and hospitality.

I'd been wanting to eat here since opening. That location has really struggled to find any footing…read morein the community. I finally stopped by on my way home to get a 'to go'. I called in the order. The staff was friendly on the phone and helpful in choosing my meal while I sat in 405/110 traffic. I ordered the chicken kebab plate: (1) chicken skewer, rice, grilled tomato/jalapeño, pita, hummus and tzatziki. I was skeptical at the price of $25, but thought this has got to be good with all these great reviews. I was told 15 minutes. I walked in the restaurant after 22 minutes and she asked for another 5 minutes, so I ordered a beer and sat at the bar. There were 2 sorry tables, 6 people dining total. It's a beautiful delicately decorated restaurant, white and gold accents. They have beer and wine only. From the looks of it, they have some nice wines and sparkling wine only by the bottle. I did not fully understand the menu, it seemed like it was confused about the genre of cuisine and lacked an identity in my opinion. It took her a couple minutes to get the beer and the food came out very shortly after. When I removed the contents of the bag at home, I was immediately disappointed. The portions are quite small. Any place I've ever ordered a kebab plate, there's been plenty of food for two meals, because I eat small portions. That was not the case for this restaurant and at such a high cost. And on top of that, the food was lukewarm, and I only drove to my destination less than five minutes away nor did I stay to finish my beer. I called to ask about the pita cause I couldn't find it in the bag. She said it was below the rice, and I asked oh that's an interesting way to serve it...Is there a reason for that and she said it soaks up the grease of the chicken, and it's much more flavorful to dip in the hummus and tzatziki. The hummus and Taziki are in a 1 ounce plastic ramekin. The tzatziki was good, but the hummus had no flavor and with oily. The pita is below the rice making it appear that there is more food than actually exists in the smallest to go container. The pita was in fact saturated with grease, and had that rancid turned grease taste. I also realized the meat is not chicken breast but chicken thigh, and although it was tender, it lacked flavor. The rice, lacked flavor, the tomato and jalapeño were not seasoned or ripe, and the hummus also flavorless and greasy. After spending $45 on a chicken kebab plate with a beer, small portions and such bland flavors, this is not a place I'll return too. They seem to be very well liked and I'm happy for them.

Such a great place! Service was wonderful, nice wine selection, and the food...so yummy! I had the…read morechicken kabobs salad!

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.

After working in Rancho Palos Verdes for 10 hours. My hubby picked me up from work. I asked him if…read morehe felt like dining in somewhere to eat. He said yes! We drove into this plaza not far from work. I seen folks sitting outside. I could smell food. So we parked and walked inside. The place was busy folks at the bar chatting away watching the games that were playing. We were seated immediately. The server came asked what would we like for drinks. Hubby ordered a Michelada and I ordered a diet coke. That Michelada was delicious! I ordered Fish and Chips with cornbread I gave my food a 10. Hubby ordered BBQ pulled pork sandwiche he gave his food a 7. He was still hungry so I shared my plate with him. I wanted dessert so I asked for menu. We ended up ordering cookies and cream. That dessert was a 10!!!! The service was perfect and we enjoyed the vibe of shore grille. Never knew this good eatry was close to work. And for it being a holiday the 4th I thought they would of closed early.

Great neighborhood spot. Tons of TVs and tables throughout the restaurant. I can see how this could…read morebe a good spot to catch a game and a bite to eat. Service was good. Parking was easy. The menu is pretty diverse with lots of options. There's a decent kids menu and the mac n cheese was solid. Overall, I thought the food was alright. I got the ahi tuna sandwich and thought the tuna steak was a bit on the thin side. It seems like anything on the menu can be easily customizable with your choice of side. I'll probably be back for Happy Hour.

Well, we received excellent customer service today. Food was absolutely delicious, mouth watering…read morelol.... I was also hungry. Ambience was really clean, food prepared as we ordered, fresh, and lots of flavor. I am not a food truck person but this was delicious. Highly recommend when you're in San Pedro... the truck is moving so look on line to know where he will be next: https://blaskieskitchen.com Thank you... see ya next time.... According to customers, I need to try the burger next.

Dear Team at The Ordinarie Tavern,…read more The Ordinarie has officially become one of our favorite places! We love it so much that we cannot wait to bring more of our friends and family. During our visit, we wanted to try everything on the menu. The presentation was very nice, the food and the cocktails was delicious, the portions were just right and the prices were reasonable. Booking a reservation was super easy. I reserved a patio table for 6 guests at 6:30pm on a Friday night in the middle of summer! I was easily able to modify it and received text verification of my reservation. I didn't pay a dime to use the online booking system. The ambiance was very nice, semi private and the weather was perfect However, the best part of our evening was our server, Isabella. She was incredibly welcoming, attentive, animated, and knowledgeable. She truly made our night! With much gratitude, Brenda

I had been to this bar a few years ago for their Christmas holiday pop up and had a great time so I…read morewas happy to see there was a Halloween pop up and brought a friend along. Five stars for atmosphere except the fact that they kept the front door open, which let the heat in and, since it was during the day, let daylight in, which kind of destroyed the mood. We tried to change our seat but they have a strange strict policy about not moving tables and specifically assigning certain tables to certain parties. And because this is a popular pop up, there weren't any open seats at the bar which is very immersive and very heavily decorated. We didn't have the best experience with the server that we asked about switching our table, but fortunately that was not our server and we were glad to be at our table because we absolutely loved our server, Cindy. She had great energy and was very responsive to our questions and needs. It was a delight every time she came to our table. And we loved that she and the other servers were dressed up in costume for Halloween even though it was the beginning of October. Every cocktail is themed and comes in its own themed glassware, although you're not allowed to switch up which drink is in which glass. I enjoyed the Tangled Web cocktail in the spider web coupe and the Liquid Lobotomy Tiki style cocktail in the creepy doll head mug. There weren't a lot of gluten-free options for lunch, so I got the Caesar salad without croutons and added salmon. The salad was fine but the salmon was overcooked (I asked for medium rare and it was medium or a bit more than that). But good to have something in my stomach for those cocktails.

This was my first visit to La Siciliana and I would definitely come back. There is metered parking…read moreon the street. We arrived early for lunch and there was no one in the restaurant. We were greeted by a friendly woman who took us to our table. Inside the restaurant, it's very bright and clean with a minimalist appearance. It wasn't too fancy. The menu had a great selection, they had a great wine selection as well. We were served sliced bread with olive oil to start. We ordered the lasagna Bolognese and the lobster ravioli. Both portions were perfect. The lasagna was incredible with loads of flavor. The lobster ravioli was not fishy, and I love the sauce that it came in. I would have enjoyed a little more taste of the lobster, but it was there. Overall, I would definitely return. I hope to try a dessert next time I go. We were just too stuffed to have anything else. Gotta try this place!

I can't believe it took me so many years to try this place! There are several really good Italian…read morerestaurants in San Pedro. This is my new favorite! It tastes like I'm back in Rome. Well balanced, bold flavors, fresh, quality ingredients. I've tried their chicken Parmesan, Caesar salad, bruschetta, Seabass piccata, and spaghetti and meatballs. All were excellent! A perfect amount of garlic, pasta was not overcooked, al dente, like I like it, with rich delicious flavors.