Chef Melba's Bistro

1501 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
(310) 376-2084

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Organic Chicken Linguine
Organic Chicken Picatta
Signature Dark Chocolate
Grilled Artisan Bread
Lobster Medallions
Persian Salad
Angel Hair
Ahi Poke
Seafood
Fish

Menu

Lunch Special
Angel Hair Pomodoro
Ripe tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Linguine Pesto
Bottom mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Lunch Starters
Soft Imported Italian Burrata
Tomato, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic, and olive tapenade.
Ahi Poke
Cucumber, lime, scallions, soy sauce, and taro chips.
Crispy Calamari Tube & Tentacles
Arrabbiata sauce.

Lunch Entrée Salad
The Queen Charlotte Islands and King Salmon Salad
Poach in white wine and herbs, watermelon, baby spinach, and strawberry salsa.
The Modern Caesar Salad
Organic grilled chicken breast, pecorino cheese, and crouton.

Lunch Sandwiches
Tremendous Burger Sandwich
Premium ground beef, melted Havarti cheese, and skinny fries.
The Bistro Caprese Panini
Focaccia bread, tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella, and roasted peppers.
The Italiano Chicken Sandwich
Kalamata olive spread, spinach, red onion, tomato, and provolone.

Lunch Entrée
Wild Alaskan True Cod-Fish & Chips
European batter, skinny fries, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce.
Rustic Petrale Sole
Light rice flour and chardonnay and caper lemon sauce.
Grilled Chicken Kabob Marinated Tangy Blend of Yogurt
Chef Melba's favorites, saffron rice, zucchini, red peppers, and tomato.
Rosemary Marinated Hanger Steak
Stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, roasted potatoes, and green peppercorn.
The Queen Charlotte Islands and King Salmon
Basil pesto gnocchi, tossed with fresh spinach.

Dinner Starters
Peruvian Bay Scallop (1/2 Dozen)
Sweet, clean, and delicate with pico de gallo.
Ahi Poke
Cucumber, lime, scallions, soy sauce, and taro chips.

Dinner Salads
Persian Salad, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice Salad
Cucumber, imported feta cheese, French lentils, and sweet tomatoes.
Soft Imported Italian Burrata Salad
Tomato, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic, and olive tapenade.
Beet Salad
Mixed green, roasted beet, glazed walnuts, feta cheese, and basil pesto.

Dinner From the Sea
Wild Alaskan True Cod- Fish & Chips
European batter, potato chips, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.
Rustic Petrale Sole
Light rice flour and chardonnay and caper lemon sauce.
Seafood Asopao- Infused Saffron Rice Full Explosion of Flavors
Sea scallops, fish, calamari, ¼ prawn, and chorizo.
The Queen Charlotte Islands and King Salmon
Poach in white wine and herbs, watermelon, spinach, and strawberry salsa.

Dinner Pasta
Natural Dry Sea Scallops Pasta
Shallots, sofrito of garlic, tomatoes, capers, olives, and linguine.
Little Strings Pasta
Braised spinach tossed assortment of vegetables and tomato sauce.
Organic Grill Chicken Linguine Pasta
Shallots, garlic, white wine, capers, lemon, and parsley touch of cream.

Dinner Meat & Poultry
Organic Chicken Piccata
Basil pesto gnocchi and white wine caper lemon sauce.
Pibil Adobo Lamb Shank
Braised in aromatic bone marrow, garlic mashed potatoes, and vegetables.
USDA Hanger Steak
Garlic fluffy potatoes, seasonal vegetable, and Bordeaux peppercorn sauce.

Mains
Tuna Tartare
Cucumber, scallion, lemon, herbs, white soy, and taro chips.
Bagel
Dill cream cheese, house-cured salmon lox, capers, and microgreens.
The Bella Italian Sausage Frittata
Grilled vegetables and Gruyere cheese.
French Brioche French Toast
Fluffy egg bread dipped in a crème custard batter, poached pears, and dulce de leche.
Tremendous Burger
Premium ground beef, melted Havarti cheese, and skinny fries.
Huevos Rancheros
Two farm organic eggs, black beans, chorizo, crispy tortilla, queso fresco cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Killer Chicken Kabob Marinated Tangy Blend of Yogurt
Saffron rice, zucchini, red peppers, and tomato (chef Melba's favorite).
The Queen Charlotte Islands and King Salmon
Poached in white wine and herbs, watermelon, spinach, and strawberry salsa.
Rustic Petrale Sole
Light rice flour and chardonnay and caper lemon sauce.
Natural Dry Sea Scallops
Shallots, sofrito of garlic, linguine pasta, tomatoes, and Meyer lemon.

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Recent Reviews

Chef Melba and waiter, John, are awesome!! The food, ambiance, friendly attitude, and professionalism are everything you want from a neighborhood bistro and more! I can't say enough about Chef Melba herself - a wonderful chef and person. The food is fantastic! Michelin star worthy for sure!
April 2024
The food was amazing and Chef Melba was willing to make a few adjustments neede for the group. The food came piping hot to our table. Thank your for making our birthday celebration a huge success! Best wishes on your retirement.
April 2024
I love this place! The food is excellent, I love being able to watch Chef Melba working behind the counter and love that she always has time to wave and say hello! If you want a locals hangout that's super friendly with really good food ... this is your home base!
March 2024

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Chef Melba's Bistro

1501 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 376-2084