Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
Baja-inspired coastal Mexican a block from the pier — the classy date spot of Pier Ave.
39 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach
Date night
Restaurants
14 restaurants in Hermosa Beach
Every listing in Hermosa Beach, from cheap counters to special-occasion rooms. All 98 South Bay restaurants live in the main directory.
The Lighthouse Cafe
Live jazz landmark since 1949 (it cameoed in La La Land) with a full American menu and weekend jazz brunch.
30 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach
Live musicBrunchKid-friendly
Tower 12
Nautical pier-side bar and grill — burgers, pizza, drinking-friendly food, party later.
53 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach
BudgetKid-friendly
RYLA
Candlelit Japanese-Taiwanese cooking from the MB Post team — tai snapper in red curry broth, Hokkaido milk bread.
1220 Hermosa Ave · Hermosa Beach
Date night
Vin Folk
Unstuffy neighborhood wine bistro with creative small plates and a tableside chocolate dessert.
1501 Hermosa Ave · Hermosa Beach
Date night
Attagirl
Lively mezze and charcoal-grilled skewers — lamb meatballs, spinach pie, beef tenderloin kebabs.
1238 Hermosa Ave · Hermosa Beach
Baran’s 2239
Chef-driven date-night spot known for its weekend-only breakfast burrito and squid-ink gnocchi.
502 Pacific Coast Hwy · Hermosa Beach
Date nightBrunch
Vista
Large pier-side seafood room with coastline views, a lobster roll with dill pollen, tiki cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio.
11 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach
Ocean viewDog-friendlyDate night
Barsha
Indoor-outdoor North African wine bar with shareable plates and pours in three sizes.
1141 Aviation Blvd · Hermosa Beach
Dog-friendly
Proudly Serving
Casual smashburger counter — double-stacked patties, crispy onions, tots and local beer.
110 2nd St · Hermosa Beach
BudgetKid-friendly
Redwood Pie
Takeout-friendly pizza shop with near-burnt crispy edges and a chewy center — try the Jersey Pie.
511 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach
BudgetKid-friendly
Good Stuff
44 years on The Strand with outdoor tables facing the pier and volleyball courts.
1286 The Strand · Hermosa Beach
BrunchOcean viewKid-friendlyBudget
The Hook & Plow
Coastal seafood kitchen with weekend brunch and a weekday 3–6pm happy hour.
1201 Pacific Coast Hwy · Hermosa Beach
BrunchHappy hour
Ensenada’s Surf & Turf
Ensenada-style surf-and-turf plates and fish tacos a block from the sand.
900 Pacific Coast Hwy · Hermosa Beach
BudgetKid-friendly