This place is the greatest. Steaks, seafood, and sandwiches served in a casual neighborhood-style setting. Best martinis in the South Bay, if not in Los Angeles. Dine in a booth overlooking the Pacific Ocean. more

fun for drinks more

if you love dive bars, this is your cup of tea. more

good home cookin!!! dive bar on the beach more

Local hang. more

The greatest dive bar in the southbay... the bartenders are cool. Chill vibe. more

I don't know what to think! The bartender was friendly but told me that there was a long wait. I bought a drink and he immediately asked for cash. I was told no dinner at the bar. A waitress came by and I asked her if there was a sneaky place to have dinner for one. She pointed to the... more

Yes, this place has been around a long time. I dug the atmosphere - until we ordered drinks. My friend offered his credit card to pay for the round. "I'm sorry, but this is a cash only bar". Okay, he goes off to find an ATM. Meanwhile, we sat down in a booth behind a bar - and what did... more

The Mermaid is a landmark of Hermosa Beach with a traditional 50's ish menu. Walking through the door tells you they've been there for a long time and have had no reason to change a thing! From the real piano bar, with stools all around to the red vinyl booths, it is just how it must have been when my... more