Vista

I am giving five stars because the food and vibe is exactly what my partner and I were looking for in a beach front establishment on the west coast. With the rainbow ???? lifeguard shack in view and the parking lot turned patio and a menu that amazed my chef partner and my "indentured" default su chef self (chef joke there) thoroughly enjoyed sampling the menu, it's really that good. Vista gathers and fuses multiple cuisines with the post pandemic curiosity and a casual unabashed flavor that has seen many other pandemic era restaurants across the country rise as the formal establishment fell. It is all about life, love and pursuit of informal happiness. . The world has indeed changed Hermosa Beach threw the hat into our view with the permanent LGBTQ support with the rainbow lifeguard shack. My partner and I appreciate that and the great days we spent there. Vista I felt represented and they did so with wonderful food and converting a parking lot into a sunset viewing patio. To sum: Co

One of the best restaurants in Hermosa in terms of food, cocktails, vibe, and views. I find it good priced for the quality but the fact that the entrees come without side is very annoying, specially when you have to pay $11 for a small plate of rice or a few fries for your burger. As a local, I also would like to see some week special deals that can compete with the rest of places on the Pier. This said, I think that it’s designed to attract people from out of town looking for a special occasion that rarely would come back within months or ever.

Stopped in at Vista for a work dinner and it did not disappoint. Plenty of outdoor seating at picnic tables. There are a few tables with chairs around a fire table but they appear to be reservation only. The food is incredible. I recommend the huli huli chicken tulips, the cauliflower, and the half huli huli chicken.