The Hook & Plow

425 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
(310) 937-5909

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Oysters on the Half Shell
The Hook and Plow Burger
Steak Sandwich
Burrata Salad
The Burger
Chicken
Fries

Menu

Appetizers
Fries
Grana padano, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Furikake Fries
Seaweed and sesame seasoning, grana padano, truffle oil, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mustard, capers, brown sugar, lemon, shallot, grana padano
Toasted Sourdough
Bowl of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon
Fresh Striped Bass Ceviche df
agua fresca, banana, pickled cauliflower, avocado, micro cilantro, cilantro blossoms, corn chips
Chef's Board
Chef's selection of one cheese and one charcuterie, honey, pecan, toasted sourdough, jam, cornichons
Ahi Poke
Avocado, cucumber, radish, sesame, seaweed, sliced onion, sriracha, tamari soy sauce, corn chips, micro cilantro
Blackened Crab Cake DF
Tartar sauce, mixed greens
Panko Avocados
Pear sriracha, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, grana padano
Cup of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon

Salads
Pear & Burrata
Wild rocket arugula, roasted pear, candied pecans, saba and lemon truffle dressing, cinnamon
Skuna Bay Salmon Salad gf df
Pan seared Skuna Bay salmon, roasted vegetables, lemon avocado dressing, mixed greens
Baby Kale and Grilled Chicken Salad
Jidori chicken breast, baby kale, apple, pickled red onions, goat cheese, hazelnut brittle, hibiscus vinaigrette

Lunch Sandwiches
Prime Steak Sandwich
porcini rub, white cheddar, shallot cranberry jam, mustard aioli, arugula, on toasted sourdough
Bistro Board (You Pick 3)
Guest selection of 3 items
Bistro Board (You Pick 2)
The Hook and Plow Burger
Grass-fed ground beef, onion jam, gorgonzola, fried shoestring onions, living butter lettuce, toasted brioche
Seared Ahi Sandwich
grilled ahi, marinated capers, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, on toasted sourdough
Jidori Chicken Club
Grilled chicken, mustard aioli, white cheddar cheese, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, mixed greens, on toasted sourdough
Adult Grilled Cheese
Burrata, white cheddar, crescenza, blueberry jam, brussels slaw, bacon, toasted sourdough

Desserts
Chocolate Pot De Creme
Bittersweet chocolate, pretzel crumble, cream cheese mousse
Brown Butter Apple Cobbler
butterscotch, streusel, vanilla ice cream
Crepe Cake
Matcha Mascarpone filling, honey glazed berries

Appetizers
Fries
Grana padano, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Furikake Fries
Seaweed and sesame seasoning, grana padano, truffle oil, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mustard, capers, brown sugar, lemon, shallot, grana padano
Toasted Sourdough
Bowl of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon
Fresh Striped Bass Ceviche df
agua fresca, banana, pickled cauliflower, avocado, micro cilantro, cilantro blossoms, corn chips
Chef's Board
Chef's selection of one cheese and one charcuterie, honey, pecan, toasted sourdough, jam, cornichons
Ahi Poke
Avocado, cucumber, radish, sesame, seaweed, sliced onion, sriracha, tamari soy sauce, corn chips, micro cilantro
Blackened Crab Cake DF
Tartar sauce, mixed greens
Panko Avocados
Pear sriracha, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, grana padano
Cup of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon

Salads
Pear & Burrata
Wild rocket arugula, roasted pear, candied pecans, saba and lemon truffle dressing, cinnamon
Skuna Bay Salmon Salad gf df
Pan seared Skuna Bay salmon, roasted vegetables, lemon avocado dressing, mixed greens
Baby Kale and Grilled Chicken Salad
Jidori chicken breast, baby kale, apple, pickled red onions, goat cheese, hazelnut brittle, hibiscus vinaigrette

Brunch
Prime Steak Sandwich
porcini rub, white cheddar, shallot cranberry jam, mustard aioli, arugula, on toasted sourdough
The Hook and Plow Burger
Grass-fed ground beef, onion jam, gorgonzola, fried shoestring onions, living butter lettuce, toasted brioche
South Bay Classic
3 farmer's henhouse organic eggs, Zoe's uncured applewood smoked bacon, sourdough toast, hash browns
Chicken & Waffles
Jidori chicken breast, blueberry jam, maple syrup, whipped cream cheese mousse, rosemary
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, avocado mash, white cheddar, toybox tomato, mustard aioli, toasted sourdough
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, avocado mash, white cheddar, onion jam, pear sriracha, creme fraiche, house gravy, micro cilantro
Shrimp And Grtis gf
Wild tiger shrimp, bilbao spanish chorizo, scallion and chili garlic butter, white cheddar, two sunny side up eggs
8oz Prime Flat Iron Steak Hash
Roasted fingerling potatoes, pear sriracha, arugula, caramelized onions, gravy, broccolini
Seared Ahi Sandwich
grilled ahi, marinated capers, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, on toasted sourdough
Jidori Chicken Club
Grilled chicken, mustard aioli, white cheddar cheese, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, mixed greens, on toasted sourdough
Adult Grilled Cheese
Burrata, white cheddar, crescenza, blueberry jam, brussels slaw, bacon, toasted sourdough

Desserts
Chocolate Pot De Creme
Bittersweet chocolate, pretzel crumble, cream cheese mousse
Brown Butter Apple Cobbler
butterscotch, streusel, vanilla ice cream
Crepe Cake
Matcha Mascarpone filling, honey glazed berries

Appetizers
Fries
Grana padano, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Furikake Fries
Seaweed and sesame seasoning, grana padano, truffle oil, mustard aioli, house ketchup
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mustard, capers, brown sugar, lemon, shallot, grana padano
Toasted Sourdough
Bowl of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon
Fresh Striped Bass Ceviche df
agua fresca, banana, pickled cauliflower, avocado, micro cilantro, cilantro blossoms, corn chips
Chef's Board
Chef's selection of one cheese and one charcuterie, honey, pecan, toasted sourdough, jam, cornichons
Ahi Poke
Avocado, cucumber, radish, sesame, seaweed, sliced onion, sriracha, tamari soy sauce, corn chips, micro cilantro
Blackened Crab Cake DF
Tartar sauce, mixed greens
Panko Avocados
Pear sriracha, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, grana padano
Cup of Clam Chowder
Chive oil, grana padano, sourdough crouton, bacon

Salads
Pear & Burrata
Wild rocket arugula, roasted pear, candied pecans, saba and lemon truffle dressing, cinnamon
Skuna Bay Salmon Salad gf df
Pan seared Skuna Bay salmon, roasted vegetables, lemon avocado dressing, mixed greens
Baby Kale and Grilled Chicken Salad
Jidori chicken breast, baby kale, apple, pickled red onions, goat cheese, hazelnut brittle, hibiscus vinaigrette

Entrees
Chef's Cioppino df
Saltspring mussels, Black Tiger shrimp, diver scallops, Iberico chorizo, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, white wine, fennel, sourdough toast, roasted garlic aioli
Jidori Brick Chicken Breast
leek cream, dried cranberries, broccolini, grilled sourdough, arugula, fennel pollen
The Hook and Plow Burger
Grass-fed ground beef, onion jam, gorgonzola, fried shoestring onions, living butter lettuce, toasted brioche, mixed green salad
8oz Prime Skirt Steak GF
Potatoes anna, roasted brussels sprouts, saba, chive oil *diver scallops [+22]
12 oz Pork Chop GF
tea brined, chef's spiced carrots, cheesy grits, blueberry saba bbq sauce
Prime Steak Sandwich
porcini rub, white cheddar, shallot cranberry jam, mustard aioli, arugula, on toasted sourdough, mixed green salad
Fresh Off The Hook
Roasted cauliflower, artichoke hearts, crispy sunchoke conft, chef's chili crisp, white wine butter sauce

Desserts
Chocolate Pot De Creme
Bittersweet chocolate, pretzel crumble, cream cheese mousse
Brown Butter Apple Cobbler
butterscotch, streusel, vanilla ice cream
Crepe Cake
Matcha Mascarpone filling, honey glazed berries

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Recent Reviews

I picked this location because they have a really good selection of food and drink for brunch. It's centrally located in Hermosa Beach. The waitress was attentive and did a good job waiting on a table of 10.
August 2025
Wow!! The best salmon dish and clam chowder I've ever had! I'm surprised to see this place has a low 4.4 stars, because I'd rate it much, much higher.

I had no idea I'll actually enjoy eating salmon with crispy skin on. I usually throw the skin away - but this didn't even taste like fish... it was so delicate and light, melting in my mouth. I was so pleasantly surprised ( I wish they'd serve it with a slice of fresh lemon though)
The...
June 2025
Exceptional service - very attentive staff and kind. Went for happy hour a got to try a few things. Fish taco, tuna tostada and slider were all good but the furikake fries was the dish I’d go back for — so good with the sauces!
June 2025

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The Hook & Plow

425 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5909