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    Old Tony's

    3.4 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OLD TONY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Lucy M.

    Had a brief, wonderful time there! I say brief because we only stopped by for a drink. The views were incredible and the service was fast. I would definitely want to go back for dinner.

    Mster M.

    Great views. I enjoy the ambience.. you had a pleasant time here. You should definitely check it out..

    My seafood fettuccine -Tonys on the Pier
    Richard L.

    I first came to Tony's on the Pier with my parents in the 70s. The last time was in the late 80s. I ended up living in the West San Fernando Valley so Redondo Beach became a schlep for us. So it was a treat to go once again with friends from Long Beach. We had the best time. Melik was our server and he was outgoing and cheerful. He never rushed us. Our meals were good. They came with soup and salad. We ordered drinks and there was bread placed on the table. The food was abundant, warm and flavorful. The clam chowder was excellent as was the smoky salmon chowder. I had the seafood fettuccine. There were large shrimps and crab meat. So good. I took half of it home. The place is old school decor but really fun. We had a great table and good service. Great views of the beach and parts of the pier. Parking is in the lot. That gets crowded. Try this place. It's fun!

    Incredible stuffed shrimp coming home with me!
    Ben B.

    A bit disappointing. Wife was wanting crab. Was on their 'market price' board but we were told they haven't had crab in months. Shortage? I got my studded shrimp. Delish. She got the sea bass. Was just ok. Not a fan of the clam chowder. Salad was really good with their house dressing. Will be back but will call to be sure they have crab. Great service.

    View from our table
    Catherine C.

    A South Bay favorite restaurant! The food is always fresh, the service is always hospitable and timely, the ocean is the best ambiance ever! Today we shared clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. Perfect when visiting or bringing visitors from out of town. I can't say enough about Old Tony's - highly recommend!

    View from the bottom floor side window seats
    Lan N.

    I would say come here for the vibes, views, and nostalgia. The food is ok, but pretty overpriced for what it is. I got the coconut shrimp lunch combo, which came with clam chowder and a side. The clam chowder was pretty good. I appreciated that the table bread came with whipped butter. The coconut shrimps were fine but I made the mistake of getting "veggies" as my side. It was steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, but the kind that you get from a steamed bag from the frozen grocery aisle.. I'll stick with fries next time. The combo was $24, was one of the more affordable things on the menu. I got a window seat though, which opened right out to the water, so it was worth it to just hear the waves and enjoy the atmosphere during lunch. The servers were nice and attentive. I'd go again, maybe for sunset, and just expect to pay beach prices for average food.

    Audry P.

    The views are good from upstairs, the bartenders are nice, but the food left something to be desired. For the price you pay on appetizers, one would think the food was freshly made in-house, sadly the food is not very good. The food comes across like something you would find in the freezer section of the grocery store. The order of coconut shrimp was dark brown, soggy with oil, and tasted like it had been pulled from a plastic freezer bag. Not at all what I was expecting. Being that this place is literally a stones throw from a fresh seafood market, I would think the menu would reflect fresh and local catch options. I'll continue my search for good food, at a reasonable price because this place isn't it, no matter how bad I wanted it to be.

    Charbroiled halibut
    Crystal Z.

    This place holds a special place in my heart. My parents came here when they were dating and have taken us for years. I loved that I was able to bring my mom back with my future husband. Love the vibes--same rustic vibes as I remember it. Food is good. Service was good from the bartender to our waitress. My mom ordered the dish she has ordered every time since--baked halibut. She was in heaven. I ordered the charbroiled halibut. Definitely left Tony's with 6 Tony's glasses--always get the their famous Mai tai!

    Been a South Bay resident for 70 years. I've been to Tony's only twice, the first time 15 years ago and the second, yesterday. I'll be brief, because the place really isn't worth my time... or yours. The salmon chowder was luke warm and the claim chowder was cold and tasteless. The calamari plate was generous, served with WAY too much cauliflower. The seafood combo included a tiny piece of Atlantic cod, two breaded shrimp and three breaded scallops all served with unsalted and cold french fries. The seafood combo could be ordered at any Denny's or Red Lobster and it would be comparable. To be at the beach and be served food that was obviously breaded and frozen somewhere else was a massive disappointment. The place was dirty and the carpets were blackened. This place hasn't had an ounce of care since my previous visit 15 years ago. This place is a South Bay institution, but for the life of me I can't figure out why. It's time is clearly long past. The only saving grace was the waitress who was helpful and hustled the entire time we were there. Perhaps it's more fun at night when it's dark and the lights are up. For a few dollars more, go to Kincaids on the other end of the horseshoe pier, you'll be blown away by the difference. There's no need to go back.

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    Daniel S.

    Service, food, and ambiance are excellent here. Smashed clam strips, Caesar salads, seared ahi tuna, seafood fettuccini and all other goodness they brought. Our server Laura was incredibly kind and the service was impeccable with full water glasses and clean tables. Nice views too. Thanks to Manny from the bar upstairs who told us to come!

    Oh Mai Tai's!
    Christine M.

    Another Tony's glass for my Mai Tai memorial. Love the upstairs cocktail lounge and downstairs bar. The view upstairs is breathtaking and sitting by the open windows downstairs is a delight.

    First floor dining area
    Calypso J.

    The ambiance is alright. It's by the ocean. Literally right over it. Not too good lighting. Decor was on point. The service we had was amazing even close to closing time. Wonderful waitress. Now the food is a different story. Although some things were okay, they were all kind of bland honestly. Crab cakes desperately needed salt. Salmon chowder was an experience and needed salt. The lobster was very rubbery but was still sweet and the butter helped immensely. Fries are fries. The house salad I would not recommend. Ceasar salad was great. The alcoholic drinks tasted like they forgot to add the alcohol except for anything with whiskey in it. Honestly paid a lot for what it was worth. Most enjoyable thing was being able to slide the doors open and closed so the birds wouldn't fly in to eat your food. also the waiter/waitress mood was very pleasant so it made everything nicer.

    Such a great place!
    Anne K.

    What a great place. We stopped in after having dinner elsewhere when we saw the lighted tvs up in the bar. We climbed the stairs and were greeted immediately. Lora took great care of us and this place has the greatest energy and vibe. We will definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Old Tony's

    Is it remodeled?

    Nope

    Is it dog friendly?

    Service animal only.

    Are the original mai tai glasses back in stock?

    Yes, it's white lettering now

    How much are the mai tais?

    Under $10

    What attire is needed?

    Casual

    What time is the bar open until on saturdays? Will they stay open if bringing a group after our wedding?

    Till last call 12am-1:30am

    Are they still closed?

    No, Tony's is open.

    Do they require reservations?

    Nope! Just walk right in! Limited seating upstairs with the view of the pier but its never too crowded

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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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    1.7 mi

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    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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