Had an amazing dinner at Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila this past sunday. Peter took great care of us…read morefrom start to finish and made the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. We ordered the filet fajitas, mole blanco chicken enchiladas (must try!!), and fried ice cream for dessert everything was absolutely delicious. One thing we really appreciated was that Peter kindly split the enchiladas onto two plates for us without us even having to ask! It was such a thoughtful touch and made the meal feel even more special. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Peter if you visit!

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.

This is such a cute little place. I haven't been to Hermosa Beach in years but we came here to…read morecelebrate a friends bday, it was 9 of us. We had reservations for the indoor/outdoor fire pit at 6pm but we weren't seated until almost 630pm. The host said Saturday is one of their busiest nights so be prepared for that if you plan on being a walk-in. It was pretty packed. However, even with it being crowded the attentiveness of the servers was superb. Now the food. We got 2 pupu platters. You have the option of 5 items or 3 items. You have a wide variety of things you can put on the pupu platters which we appreciated. We had wings, shrimp, ribs, & crispy rice. We also ordered additional sides like fries, cucumbers, and garlic noodles. I also had the tuna bowl and another friend had a burger. All the food was good. Most everything on the menu is designed to be shared so that worked out for it being 9 of us. We also had drinks and they were good. For those who don't drink alcohol the mocktails are also really good. Something for everyone.

Wonderful outdoor patio, excellent service, and solid food on the Hermosa Beach pier…read more Greeted with "aloha" by the hostess, (the patio is dog friendly). Interior is very cool, dark, and had a "lava flow" floor light guiding you to the bathroom. Drinks and food were tropical themed, so we went with some mai tais to start. The mixed drinks were ok, but we switched to wine after one drink. We started with the chicken karaoke, which was not very crisp, but the meat was quite moist. I chose the duroc pork chop which came in a very sweet brown butter sauce. The chop was nicely done but I would have preferred it without any of the sauce. It was like eating a dessert sauce on my entrée. My friends were going to order the prawns, but our very smart waiter told us it came with 3 prawns and nothing else, whereas they could order the garlic noodles with added shrimp and it actually cost less than just the prawns. Two of my friends ordered his suggestions and loved it! I tasted their plates and lived the noodles too! Another friend ordered the huli huli chicken and fried rice which he enjoyed, taking the leftovers home. Overall I would recommend the garlic noodles and a glass of wine or a beer for a full meal.

Had a great time in Hermosa Beach. Johnny was a great bartender. A lot of love to the whole tower…read morecrew.

Here Tuesday night for house disco night. Loving the vibes throughout the place. Phelps hooked us…read moreup with a table, shout out to him for hosting us. I had the steak frites and it was amazing.

I love this place. Lately, I have been disappointed when we go out to eat…read more This place really stands out and shines. We have been twice and have been extremely happy w the food choices. Do not bypass the special's menu. Our server was very friendly and gave amazing recommendations both visits. He is a shining star. Love this place. Awesome beer, Excellent food. Be forewarned. Their habanero mango house made hot sauce. Use sparingly. It has a kick. Once on the lips, it will be tingling for some time. But in a good way if you like spicy. Your lips will instantaneously feel vivacious, like lip plumping serum. No injections needed. you should thank the kitchen staff on your way out. Oh and I almost forgot. It is family friendly with games to keep the kids entertained. Jenga anyone?

Was in town looking for some good food and drinks. While we were standing outside checking out the…read moremenu one of the chefs came out and was super friendly. He gave us a great recommendation and said this was one of the best spots near the pier. The reviews looked good too so he definitely sold us on giving it a try. When we walked in we didn't see anyone at first so I asked a host if we could sit anywhere. His attitude was terrible. He was rude, had this arrogant vibe, and completely threw us off. That alone made us walk right back out because we didn't want to be served by someone acting like that. Shoutout to the chef though because he was genuinely nice, helpful, and even made us laugh. Maybe I would give this place another chance in the future but if that same host is there we will probably skip it again.

Great place to come and relax Service was great as well…read moreRestrooms super clean Up stairs but good work out My margarita Was delicious Waitress was very nice and attentive....thanks Kaicee

I love music, and sometimes I blast it. But this place is louder than most stadium rock concerts I…read morehave been to. Not a huge deal, but you go up to the bar and pay ahead of time if you are ordering food. Just felt off. And I guess if you need anything else, you have to go back up to the bar. No one ever asked how things were or if we needed anything else. I get I may have been about 25 years too old for this place and I don't have a cute butt. That doesn't mean I won't buy more drinks. Anyway. The food was really good though, and very reasonably priced. I wouldn't mind coming here again, but next time I will sit outside so my ears stop ringing sooner.

Man, I'm not sure why their rating isn't higher. It's quality food! It's the the level of FWD,…read moresadly no, but it's very very good. Service is generally good too. I'm not sure if Brian is still there, but dude is a gem. I'm curious as to whether or not the Redondo or Manhattan outpost is as great. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

I have no idea how we ended up in Hermosa Beach, but we ended up here and came with a whole lot of…read morehunger. This little downtown area had a few different restaurants we were considering, but thanks to my wife wanting to use a washroom right away we ended up coming here. This small, but nice restaurant looks exactly how a place should look near the ocean and had a super friendly employee take our orders as well. For lunch I ended up doing the 3 for $21 deal which is exactly that, a fantastic deal. I ended up choosing the House Fries, the Tempura Fish Tacos, and the 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich. How was it? House Fries- Covered in Grana Padano and Mustard Aioli, these French Fries were super crispy and tasted really, really good. Tempura Fish Tacos- Two tacos that I wish I could transform into 20. The Tempura fish here was absolutely delicious. 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich- A few different cheeses between some sourdough, a simple but fantastic grilled cheese sandwich. Overall, The Hook & Plow was a fantastic place to stop for some lunch and I plan on checking out the other locations now. Between really great service and really great food, this place is a definite must if you find yourself in the Hermosa Beach area.

Bouncer was really rude. Super unpleasant and it makes sense that not many people want to show up…read morehere. Felt super unwelcome and also don't have a pool table.

Sad to see Hermosa's icon and part of Hermosa history come to an end... all the volleyball players…read morehave fond memories of this water hole... we were sad when it changed from the Poopdeck to Deck, but now they will close and turn it into a fancy convenience store? No thank you... sorry we already have one on the corner of Pier Ave that has been there forever... We had a gathering and shared our last beers ... cheers to all the memories. So so sad they couldn't stay a part of the new plans. But thank you for keeping the legend going to now. bye bye

Had breakfast with a friend during the week and it was such an amazing view of the beach/pier. The…read morefood was good, I got avocado toast but I felt like it was kind of lacking in the avocado department. I only got one slice of bread and it didn't look like the photo on their online menu. When it came out my friend asked me if I'd gotten the wrong order lol I still thought the food was good and they accommodated substitutions. I tried Irish bacon for the first time. I think I'll come back again, just for the views and maybe on a Tuesday when they have their BOGO breakfast!

Called in to see if the kitchen was open at like 10:20 to come in with some friends for food. Came…read morein and they checked our ids and couldn't even tell if they were fake or not so just let us in. (They were real we just had a friend from out of state). We were directed to an area rather than a table. We waited like 10 minutes and no server showed up or greeted us. I went to the bar to ask if there were servers and he said there were. Got a beer and pounded the whole thing and still no service so we just left. Pretty disappointed. I'm a server myself and there's really no excuse for that kind of service, especially after letting the bartender know we haven't been checked on. Hennessy's tavern cool but your workers should still give af about their job even when it hits 10. Weak asf

The gnocchi mac and cheese was delicious! only complaint is small portion lol. the service was…read moregreat our waitress was really warm and nice i would definitely come back for the food

Skylar, AJ and ALL other staff were great. Food was phenomenal. Vibe was on point. Live band was so…read moreentertaining. Drinks were yummy. Will definitely be back! The steak sandwich has me drooling just thinking about it. Absolute BEST steak sandwich I have EVER had. 10/10 spot.

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!