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Came here for a friends dinner and the restaurant outdoor seating in the evening was beautiful. Menu prices are pretty high but the food is quality and the location is right on the beach. We shared the lobster udon which was pretty good. There was a generous amount of lobster on the pasta and it was tasty. The calamari was also pretty good though we would've loved marinara on the side as well as the aioli was pretty heavy with the breading. Overall a cute spot.
Great spot with beautiful views of Hermosa Beach! The crab guacamole was delicious, and the prickly pear cocktail was perfectly balanced--not too sweet. Great food, refreshing drinks, and an unbeatable beach view!
For a restaurant on the beach, I wasn't expecting much for food but this place really blew away my expectations! We went to have a few drinks and ended up ordering a bunch of small plates. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious. Our server was great and the food came out really fast. You cannot beat a large patio overlooking the beach! If you are looking to sit by the water and have some good food, I would highly recommend it!
Loved the view of the beach and the live music. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. My friend and I shared the lobster pasta which was delicious and the salt and vinegar fries which were also amazing! Would definitely come back again. I'm not much of a drinker but the drink I got was pretty good a little too strong for my personal liking but I'm sure others who drink more would enjoy it.
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.
Was pleasantly surprised with the food of this place. Relatively easy to get a reservation during the week. Definitely recommend sitting outside with the bonfire pits. Service was a little slow and the we got our food very spaced out hence the 4 instead of 5 stars.
THE 5 STARS IS SOLELY FOR THE SERVICE!! ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHTY THEN-- The 5 stars is also for all the other times we've come in and everything has been absolutely amazing. Service is friendly and always accommodating and kind. The food HAS always been superb and FAST! With the keeping integrity to its quality. Fast forward 3 year later-- the food dynamic has changed. Pretty intensely honestly. It's not what we were hoping for. We came with a group a friends 10 deep or more--. and we ALL shared the foods. We've continuously come back and decided what our favorites were. Life has changed a bit and we don't come as often and we came for those dishes. They're nothing like what it was. The differences were extensive. I usually also get a second dish and refrained to. Service has been extremely kind and we reached out! I hope we get our food back! I've been dreaming of it and was sad to see the changes. But leaving with a happy attitude y'all always have the best service!
Servicable with beach views, and plenty of outdoor seating as usual so you can watch the cute dogs.
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.
Hubbers and I had a mid-week day free, and with a couple of pups on hand, we brainstormed and thought 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!
Came here for brunch on a Saturday @ noon and there were plenty of tables available. Servers were super 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.
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 !
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
2 months ago
Had a great time at Vista Hermosa Beach! The sunset view was definitely the highlight. It was absolutely beautiful and made the whole experience even more special. The drinks were good, the oysters were fresh, and the matchstick fries were so fresh and crispy. The lobster spaghetti and lobster roll were also delicious and full of flavor and the service was friendly. Overall, great food, good drinks, and an amazing sunset view. Definitely a beautiful spot to enjoy an evening by the beach! read more
2 months ago
My FAVORITE Happy Hour spot in Hermosa Beach! The only place I go. Location: Right on the beach with a clear beach view and a perfect beach breeze! GREAT people watching... the best. Ambiance: Indoor and outdoor seating with light, beachy-chic decor. One thing... that woman's bathroom cracks me up. You'll get what I mean when you go there. (feels like I'm walking into a tiny time portal) Music: GREAT live music with a different guitar player during happy hour. The British guy is my favorite. (I think he's British; we'll go with that) Speakeasy: Hidden backroom with big beats at night. (Cute) Drinks: Do Margs for HH (Mon-Thu) and Aperol Sprits (friday/weekends) Food: Looks good, haven't had it yet... next time. Good vibes. Good drinks. Good looking people (guys). PERIOD. Shoutout to Chris, who's always smiling, attentive, and pouring up the best drinks! 5 Stars. You're welcome. Enjoy! read more
3 days ago
Came here for a friends dinner and the restaurant outdoor seating in the evening was beautiful. Menu prices are pretty high but the food is quality and the location is right on the beach. We shared the lobster udon which was pretty good. There was a generous amount of lobster on the pasta and it was tasty. The calamari was also pretty good though we would've loved marinara on the side as well as the aioli was pretty heavy with the breading. Overall a cute spot. read more
For a restaurant on the beach, I wasn't expecting much for food but this place really blew away my expectations! We went to have a few drinks and ended up ordering a bunch of small plates. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious. Our server was great and the food came out really fast. You cannot beat a large patio overlooking the beach! If you are looking to sit by the water and have some good food, I would highly recommend it! read more
2 months ago
Loved the view of the beach and the live music. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. My friend and I shared the lobster pasta which was delicious and the salt and vinegar fries which were also amazing! Would definitely come back again. I'm not much of a drinker but the drink I got was pretty good a little too strong for my personal liking but I'm sure others who drink more would enjoy it. read more
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. read more
Was pleasantly surprised with the food of this place. Relatively easy to get a reservation during the week. Definitely recommend sitting outside with the bonfire pits. Service was a little slow and the we got our food very spaced out hence the 4 instead of 5 stars. read more
8 days ago
2 months ago
THE 5 STARS IS SOLELY FOR THE SERVICE!! ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHTY THEN-- The 5 stars is also for all the other times we've come in and everything has been absolutely amazing. Service is friendly and always accommodating and kind. The food HAS always been superb and FAST! With the keeping integrity to its quality. Fast forward 3 year later-- the food dynamic has changed. Pretty intensely honestly. It's not what we were hoping for. We came with a group a friends 10 deep or more--. and we ALL shared the foods. We've continuously come back and decided what our favorites were. Life has changed a bit and we don't come as often and we came for those dishes. They're nothing like what it was. The differences were extensive. I usually also get a second dish and refrained to. Service has been extremely kind and we reached out! I hope we get our food back! I've been dreaming of it and was sad to see the changes. But leaving with a happy attitude y'all always have the best service! read more
5 months ago
Servicable with beach views, and plenty of outdoor seating as usual so you can watch the cute dogs. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
Hubbers and I had a mid-week day free, and with a couple of pups on hand, we brainstormed and thought 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! read more
24 days ago
6 months ago
Came here for brunch on a Saturday @ noon and there were plenty of tables available. Servers were super 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. read more
10 months ago
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 ! read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
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 read more
4 months ago
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!!! read more
11 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
2 months ago
Great wings and fries. Servers were very attentive and friendly. Great oceanfront beach patio vibes at Hermosa Beach. Definitely a great place to experience. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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 read more
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. read more
1 month ago
7 months ago
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.. read more
3 months ago
I'd give 6 stars if I could! Great service, incredible food. Always consistent. As always, loved the popcorn cauliflower and ahi crispy rice! read more
7 months ago
First time at this spot and almost everything was amazing. Their patio is huge and a great place to people and sunset watch. They have heat lamps spread out when it gets chilly. The live music also added to the ambiance. The most confusing part was the service. We didn't have a designated server and when we tried to ask for help, we were directed to another server. All the servers were sweet and helpful, but we did a lot of waiting to put in our order for drinks, food, and ask for the check. The food was ok. The pasta I got had a great amount of lobster but lacked in flavor. It wasn't bad but it was missing something. Friends got a salad and fries and they said it was fine. Their indoor seating is more intimate but if you are going to come here, I'd sit outside. I would definitely come back and try some new dishes though. The location is the main reason you want to come here. Parking wasn't horrible but it's mostly all metered. read more
1 month ago
came by for a hair of the dog on an absolutely gorgeous 70 degree New Year's day morning. beach and pier were bustling and Vista's outdoor area was just as lively. kids, dogs, tourists and locals alike. engaging the warm California Sun is the what dining here is all about. unfortunately, that's the culmination of a visit here. staff were ok, but, generally absent during our time. from servers to food runners to busboys, there was a lack iof attention to patrons. maybe they too needed a hair of the dog. i noticed this desire for acknowledgement with others who were seated around us as well. price points, while understandable due to location, location, location, were higher than their counterparts in the vicinity. food was ok, they offer a kids menu. i'll probably be back for drinks and to get a dose of Vitamin D. just gotta plan to grab my own drinks from the bar. read more
1 month ago
Chose to take an Uber from Redondo Beach. Not being from this area, I was dropped off on Manhattan Avenue, so be prepared to walk 250 feet to get to Vista. I was meeting my niece, and she walked up to meet me as I was walking. I would've never found this place as there is absolutely no signage, saying Vista, coming in from the pier. Chilly evening, but the fire pits are always welcoming. Very disappointing it took 15 minutes before a server approached us. Extremely disappointed she approached us from the back of where we were seating versus coming around and facing us. Took our order, two glasses of wine never saw her for another 45 minutes. No one checked in with us. Finally, we were ready to leave and we happened to watch another gal walk by and I stopped her. She said she was the new server. We just paid our bill and left. read more
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8 months ago
Felix is amazing- great service and amazing hospitality. We feel at home here and the drinks are always great - he gets our highest praises!! Thank you for the great girls night! read more
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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
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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