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Hermosa Saloon

3.7 (131 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated a few days ago

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Divey
Moderate noise
DJ
Live music

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Erika A.

We came in last minute for a few cocktails and the bartender was very kind and welcoming. They don't have a menu so prepare to have a drink in mind. We got a few cranberry vodka's and were done perfectly! The place was clean and refreshing. It was not busy but appreciated.

The Hermosa Saloon is such a gem

What a great bartender you are I will definitely be back. Thank you Cecilia for serving me and my friend, we love the ring game and the free burgers on the patio. Wow I will definitely be back.

Sidle up to the bar for a shot of rot gut.
Alex J.

A fun place to watch folks as you sip on whatever makes you happy. If you're situated in the perfect spot, you can watch the progression of your fellow participants slowly slip into the abyss of bliss. The saloon is very much that. You enter the front through swinging doors and find yourself in the midst of rustic exposed beams, wood paneling, and at the foot of a large, fully stocked J shaped bar. You won't find sawdust on the floor, or old school saloon girls plying their wares, but you will find their modern equivalent behind the bar serving up your pleasure. These beautiful tenders pour, mix, and serve with a smile. They'll earn your generous tips. As you make your way out the back door, you'll pass by a pool table and into a patio filled with open air seating. A great place to unwind in the fresh Hermosa air, and far from the bustling crowd inside. And it can get bustling inside. Especially when there's live music. Hermosa Saloon is a popular place, where you'll find a good mix of locals and those from out of town. Quick Tip: The patio out back makes this place more enjoyable. Umbrella shade during the day, and propane fire pits to insulate you from the nights chill. As if the drinks won't be doing that. Uber is very familiar with Hermosa Saloon, and for good reason. I made mention of the beautiful tenders, well they mix some pretty stiff drinks too.

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Rose P.

Recently reopened, I would've never known if not for my girl Jess. Speaking of Jess, if you're a day drinker and want to have an incredible time, come when she's behind the bar (Monday and Friday 12-5). Dive bar vibes but no dive bar food staples like chips/pretzels/nuts. However, there are multiple eateries on the same block. I'm sure soon there will be live music perhaps even comedy but for now there's a great music system.

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The bartender was rude and the guest sitting on my right was an asshole. I don't recommend this bar and I definitely won't be back.

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Terrible service...bartenders only paid attention to regulars and far side of the bar....only going back if a good band is playing!

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Never coming back again they charged me a 20$ cheap tequila on my card when it's supposed to be 8$ and I did tip

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It's a fun place, and a great sports bar, but they don't serve food, which a very big drawback.

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Palmilla Cocina is definitely up there as one of the best Mexican restaurants I've dined at (says a…read morelot as from I'm LA) especially just upon stumbling. From the hand shaken fresh margaritas, I got the pineapple Serrano cilantro, to the complimentary fresh tortilla with honey butter and salsas, + the ocean breeze from the Pier, it's hard to complain. To share my table of 2 ordered the: * La asada con salsa (cooked medium) - comes with a side - we chose the corn - and rice and beans 10/10. I could drink the chimichurri sauce it came with and the meat was tender and cooked to perfection * mole blanco enchiladas - chicken Machacha, queso, chipotle pepitas, arroz de tomatillo and frijoles Nevro . 9.5/10 and I fear I will never want to have mole any other way. I also got a complimentary dessert of choice for my birthday. I opted for the fried ice cream (horchata flavored) which was divine and the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. The ambiance is lively, I recommend to sit outdoors as several other restaurants have live music and great to people watch. Huge compliments to the chef and to our incredible waiter, Peter, who was attentive and provided the best recommendations. Would definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday @ noon and there were plenty of tables available. Servers were…read moresuper 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.

Hubbers and I had a mid-week day free, and with a couple of pups on hand, we brainstormed and…read morethought 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!

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