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    Vista

    3.9 (310 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    VISTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Cauliflower
    Ruby S.

    Had dinner reservations with my friends & cousin for her birthday then stayed to enjoy the silent disco. So cool! Food was tasty except the "salt & vinegar" fries ;[ (nothing salt & vinegar about them)!Servers & service were great. We were outdoor! Restrooms are small! We were able to bring & enjoy our brought-in desserts for the birthday girl.

    Try it
    Chavon R.

    Vista is such a vibe! My husband would tell me about the place a lot because he was a guard years before but once I finally went I see the hype! That chicken sandwich The Mai Tai(be ready it has a kick) but more importantly the staff are just truly top tier. I work really hard for my money so being able to take my family to a place with not only good food but customer service I'm Sold! Special thanks to Frankie for always making my family and everyone we bring feel welcomed. Xo The Hafoka Family

    Mai Tai
    Shannon W.

    Servicable with beach views, and plenty of outdoor seating as usual so you can watch the cute dogs.

    Scallop, hearts of palm salad

    I'd give 6 stars if I could! Great service, incredible food. Always consistent. As always, loved the popcorn cauliflower and ahi crispy rice!

    Hearts of Palm Salad with Shrimp added
    Dorothy D.

    Food: A. Really clean healthy delicious options! Just what you need when dining on the coast in Southern California! Service: A+. Our server was super attentive, polite and friendly. They kept our water and beverage glasses full. He was patient with my slow ordering skills and even gave our pup a bowl of water! Ambiance: A+. Definitely has that happy peaceful SoCal vibe. Good 4 beach people watching. Live music is more relaxing then the crooner across the pier ;D Dietitian Dorothy's Nutrition Tip: Think outside of the menu! Order the Hearts of Palm Salad, flip the menu over and add the shrimp to it a la carte for a higher protein salad which can serve as your main entree.

    Delicious
    Vinny D.

    Great outdoor seating and setting on the boardwalk. Alex was a great server and all the dishes were awesome!! The wings were full of flavor with a nice kick to them. The loco moco was delicious!!!

    Peruvian scallops
    Jailany B.

    My gf and I stopped here on Sunday evening as we were walking our dogs , they had live music in the patio . Such cute ambiance . Very accomidating service ! We tried the Peruvian scallops with our wine . They were so so good !

    jumbo lump crab & yuzu guacamole with lavish chips = $19
    Trung N.

    3.43576 stars Vista! We had a surprisingly nice and lazy Monday lunch here. The menu is Asian inspired (?). I think. Of the appetizers that we shared, I liked the jumbo lump crab & yuzu guacamole ($19) with lavish chips best. The lavish chips aren't the only lavish thing about this dip. Who knew that guacamole and crab belong together? While the crab doesn't add a ton of flavor to the guacamole - textually it's really nice. We also ordered the katsu calamari fries + togarashi aioli ($16) which was fine, but nothing to write home about. I also shared the chicken sandwich ($18.00). The sandwich comes with a generous piece of fried chicken coated in a sticky sweet sauce that has hints of fish sauce. It also comes topped with pickled cabbage and kewpie mayo which helps mitigate the otherwise strong flavors. The first bite was fantastic, however, each subsequent bite was a little less exciting than the first. The sweet sticky sauce was a bit too much for my preference after a while. I also found the sandwich to be a little difficult to eat - proportionally too big to bite and too sticky to hold. Vista has prime beachfront view. The patio furniture, however, is a little worn and could use a little tlc. Because it's situated right next to the boardwalk, you are also subjected to solicitors - dudes trying to sell me a husky while I enjoyed my meal. In any case, I'm sure it's quite nice in the evening as you sit with a cocktail next to a fire pit. I'd come back. There's more to explore on the menu and the location is prime.

    Scallop crudo
    Kimberly J.

    Gorgeous. The location is perfectly situated on the Hermosa pier and the Strand for people watching. The patio has various tables from romantic tables for 2, to party sized cabanas with fire tables. At first I thought it was just a bar, but then heard about the food. Their food are elevated- gorgeous creations, almost too pretty to eat. Everything we ordered was beautifully executed and perfectly seasoned, which was so unexpected for the super touristy location. Service is super beach friendly, and very attentive. High end, but absolutely worth the experience.

    Menu
    Shanelle S.

    Casual spot with Asian-influenced flavors by the ocean. Came here for brunch with my boyfriend on a Saturday morning and got seated immediately (we had reservations beforehand, which we made online). We split the loco moco (we ordered a large, which includes an extra egg) and the palm sugar monkey bread, which was a sweet/salty Hawaiian bread with coconut on top. Sitting outside with the ocean in front was a vibe. Service was a bit standoffish but quick when we were closing out. It's good for big groups and is kid-friendly.

    Lobster roll..
    Fannie L.

    A nice vibe sitting in the outside area by the fireplace catching up with friends.. shared some small plates and had some drinks. Definitely enjoyed and can't wait to come again..

    Prickly pear & Hazy IPA
    Joellen C.

    Extremely busy. Bar tender was curt, fast paced, not people friendly but rather just trying to fill as many orders as fast as possible. There were so many people trying to order that it took 35 min just to get our drinks. The lounge outside was comfy, had live music. If you got the sofa or picnic bench seating for a large group it was comfy but if you got a table on the side it wasn't as comfy since the seats were hard. Great view of the sunset and beach volleyball courts. Live music was great because it was live but the singing wasn't that good but more of a drunk vibe sing until your heart's content vibe. Played a lot of American dive bar songs eg. Sweet Carolina, I love rock and roll, we will we will rock you...etc. The food looked absolutely delicious especially the huli huli chicken tulips (which looked kind fried chicken glazed lollipops) , yuzu crab guacamole with puff chips, fried mochi atop tuna sushi (which was just crispy tuna sashimi rice). The hazy IPA here was delicious would 10/10 get again. The prickly pear cocktail looked beautiful and was so strong but flavor wise it was both strong and a bit too fruit juice sweet. Next time I'd get a beer but I don't regret trying and gettin the prickly pear cocktail this time. Dog friendly Meter street parking for 2 hrs

    Lucy M.

    Absolutely stunning views of the beach. Our waitress was lovely. And, the salad was good! Unfortunately the guacamole was too fishy, we didn't finish it (wasn't a great balance). But definitely going again whenever i am in town.

    Caesar w/Chicken

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    This place is awesome. Right on the water, great staff and a fun atmosphere. The food is really good also. Good times at Vista

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    Ask the Community - Vista

    What happened to their sign?

    This place is falling apart

    Will they do separate bills for party of 4?

    I believe they can split the bill between 2ppl. I went ahead and paid for the whole party while going to use the restroom to freshen up. I didn't want to deal with split the bill and had everyone Venmo me.

    Hoping to make a reservation for a larger party but having a hard time on getting respond by emailing/calling / dm on Instagram. Any other method of communication?

    Try their Instagram @vista.hb

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes! Monday-Thursday 3-5pm

    Do you do reservations?

    Yes we do give us a call or swing by- also large parties or events can e-mail inquire at events@vista-hb.com

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    Menu board and cashier. Friendly service!
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    Very cozy place. Was perfect for our early AM meetup.

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    Located 2 blocks from the sand, it's a great spot to brunch then hit the beach!…read more AMBIANCE Walked in for $25 bottomless mimosa brunch on a Saturday morning and was informed the rooftop was booked for reservations only. We opted to sit outside rather than inside, and it was nice. SERVICE Best part of the brunch! We were greeted warmly by both server and manager. They offered recommendations and both checked up on us throughout our meal. FOOD Everything was 3/5 Thick cut bacon - served with jam and shishito peppers. It was indeed thick and visually appealing, however, it was soo dry I had to saw through it with a knife. Breakfast bowl - pretty basic brunch bowl, good portion of brisket. Brisket grilled cheese w/ fries - very rich and decadent, brisket was good Overall, I like how it's a mile from Hermosa pier so it's more quiet and enjoyable, yet very close to the beach. I want to come back to try their dinner at sunset!

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