This place is absolutely wonderful and a great spot for a date. We went here to celebrate a…read morebirthday and were not disappointed with the decision. The food was outstanding. You can tell the chefs are dedicated to the craft. They're a 2025 bib gourmand restaurant and are hoping to aim for their first star, so their efforts into the decor, ambiance, and food shows (good luck!). The waitstaff/chefs were also very attentive. Mussels Tart - really delicious. Super unique and beautifully plated. No taste of fishiness or the ocean. Just overall a 5/5 dish that you must try. Beef tongue - I normally enjoy beef tongue thinly sliced at a Korean BBQ restaurant or coarsely chopped up in a street taco. They do it differently here. The beef tongue is one big cube. It's very flavorful and tender. Not as amazing as the mussels tart but still worth a try. Chili crab - this put them on the map. SUPER DELICIOUS. It's not what you'd expect from a creation called 'chili crab'. There's no shell to be seen and the crab meat is actually buried underneath. Scoop from the inside out. Tons of flavor and I wished the portion size was doubled. Lamb pappardelle - if you like lamb then you'll love this. Lots of different spices and flavors. It has a very deep flavor profile that makes you appreciate all the work and thought that went into designing this dish. I'd get this again also! Strawberry tiramisu - they brought this out for the birthday celebration. They prepared it in a gigantic bowl. Scooped out a generous portion and plated it right in front of us. I have a soft spot for tiramisu so I'd recommend this too. Best of luck on the Michelin star! I'd come back. 5/5

A nice restaurant. It reminds of a French bistro. Reservations highly recommended. There is seating…read moreinside and outside. Staff are friendly, quick, and polite. The food is pretty good. I got a few glasses of red wine that paired well with each dish.

Amazing staff- very knowledgeable on wine. Great atmosphere. Awesome selection. Very patient and…read morekind

Best wine hangout on Sundays love you guys best service and good times and awesome collections…read moreof wines

We came in for a family lunch and are so glad we did -- the food was absolutely delicious! It was…read morebittersweet to find out it was their last day, but Skylar shared some exciting news: they're opening a new concept next month. We can't wait to see what they come up with next. Highly recommend catching their new spot when it opens in June!

The Decadence Cheeseburger, Chicken Sliders, and Skinny Fries were good. A relaxed restaurant…read morewalking distance from Hermosa Beach.

I love this place! I've been to both this original location and the El Segundo one. Both scratch…read morethe itch for a casual wine and cheese afternoon. Despite being in a random and unassuming spot off of a main thoroughfare, the inside atmosphere here is welcoming and comfortable and relaxing. I love that they have affordable wine flights (especially with options from Piedmonte and France) and super reasonable cheese plates. Perfect spot for a drink and snacks without feeling like you put a real dent in your wallet.

Half wine shop, half hangout, Barsha's communal tables are awesome for casual conversation over…read moresnacks and sips. The weekly tasting flight is best for getting an idea of what you want. The Lyrarakis Vidiano Queen White 2025 from Crete is a rare white I do not hate, and the MAAL Biutiful Malbec has an overripe fruit flavor that I totally dig. I always fall for the Hand of Fatima - lots of dips, perfect for nibbling and sharing. There are always meats and cheeses as well. It's been 10 years, and I still love this place. Their carefully curated spirits and never-ending supply of charcuterie means there's something for everyone and an excellent time for all.

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!

I have been here 3 times now, so we can assume I like the place!! Came twice with girlfriends and…read morewe all got wine flights - I love that they have 3 diff flights to choose from! Very cool!! We also got various meat and cheese boards which went well! And the most recent time my hubby and I came on New Year's eve! It was decorated festively and hats, and tiaras and horns which got us in the mood! We each got a glass of wine while waiting for our reservation at TRB! They even had live music with a lady singing and playing piano/keyboard - very nice start to our evening! Keep on, keeping on!

Another amazing Sunday afternoon at this beautiful boutique wine bar by the beach! The owner Amber…read moreis a friendly and wonderful host recommending the best wines to our individual palate and providing 5 star service! We were a group of 6 with 2 doggies and had a wonderful time! Best way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Solid beach smash burger…read more Solid tots Great beach burger shack vibes. 11/10 We had two smash burgers and tots. Clean food very tasty could not put it down

A very tasty burger and the ingredients were all very fresh. Next time I'll get it with easy on the…read moresauce (it was a bit too overpowering and oozed out the other end). Tots were good but they are nothing special. Next time I'll get the fries. It's a relaxed and casual atmosphere (we sat outside) and I'll certainly try again.

Baran's is a great place to come with a group, especially since most of the menu consists of…read moresmaller plates meant to be shared family-style. The dishes come out as the chef prepares them, so you can share, and enjoy everything as it arrives. Our friends recommended this place because they're regulars. One of the must get items is the focaccia bread. It was so good that I'd order it again! Some of our other favorites were the Caledonia Blue Prawn Tagliarini, Chanterelle Mushroom Toast, and Kanpachi Ceviche. The fried chicken was a little dry, but maybe we just caught them on an off day. For dessert, we tried both the Caramel dessert and the Mochi Cake. Between the two, I'd definitely order the Mochi Cake again. Service was friendly and prompt throughout our meal. Overall, we had a great time here with our friends. And now I'm VERY, VERY interested in their breakfast burrito menu. I heard you can only order it through IG, so I hope to checking that out soon!

This place is excellent! It does not miss!…read more The Mrs and I come here pretty regularly (probably like 30x in the last few years), so we are familiar with the food, drink, service, and ambiance. The food is just delicious! Some dishes are regular. Some are new, often creative and flavorful. They keep it interesting and novel with new dishes. My favorites are the focaccia bread, prawns (new), ceviche, maple apple salad, prawn pasta, and steak frites. The steak and fries are really something special! Jason and his Team are excellent! Good service. Friendly and warm. As a South Bay native, Jason captures the local vibe of being friendly, chill (80s slang), and polite. His Team is the same, and I like it! I also notice that if a couple wants more quiet time, they catch the pulse and give more space. That's called reading the room! After a meal here, I always walk away thinking "man, another hit. So good!" And, the wife loves it too!

Sosta is delicious. I had been to this location before when it was Bella Vita. The food was…read moreterrible but the ambience was always super cozy. Now we get the tasty food to go with it! Yummy things we ate: shrimp soup, squash blossoms, lamb chops (even the potatoes that came with it were addicting!), lobster gnocchi, and lemon tagliolini. I've been twice and I would get it all again. The only disappointment was the chocolate gelato (meh) but I don't care, everything else was so good! The service was amazing too! The manager waited on us and was super attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and every single ingredient! We definitely will be coming back again and again!

Small restaurant up the hill from Hermosa Beach…read more The moment you walk into Sosta, you feel like you are entering someone's home kitchen, and feel like part of their family. The fact that they speak Italian adds to the feel of authenticity and the waitstaff was on point the whole night. The dim lighting with the real wax candles, adds a intimate touch. The food started with a simple Hamachi Crudo, which was simple and elegant. The warm bread that accompanied it is a nice and appreciated surprise at the beginning of the meal. Next up was the octopus, which was served warm, and was not rubbery or chewy at all. The eggplant Parmesan was a little bit on the colder side, but taste wise very sweet, tender, and you could tell each portion was made lovingly. The gnocchi was soft, creamy, rich, and decadent, and the sauce was equally rich and a great pairing. When you were only served five pieces of gnocchi, somehow you feel more appreciative of each bite and that was certainly the case here. You probably wouldn't want to eat a whole bowl of the stuff as it was extremely rich and luxuriously creamy. The last dish was the tiramisu which had a strong coffee flavor. Everything about the night was wonderful and I would highly recommend trying it out!

Sad day today this place is closing today. It's been my go to for great food & service with…read moreexcellent people watching and sunsets for years. Glad I got eat here yesterday for once last awesome fish & chips with excellent Bloody Mary. I'm gonna miss this place. Hopefully something good will replace it.

Pro: It was fun ordering single quantities of shrimp, scallops, and oysters, especially when I…read morewanted a taste of seafood with my beer. I also enjoyed the anticipation of choosing what to order next, one piece at a time. I wish more seafood bars offered this option. We got beers. Only one beer option was on tap. I got a bottled beer instead. Service was friendly and bit laid back. Took some time for our food to come. You got the beach views.