Loud, extremely, needlessly and exorbitantly overpriced tasteless food in a college frat house style atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nick Port
I had a great experience at Vista Bar thanks to Alex. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely brightened up my day. It’s rare to meet someone who brings such positive energy to their work, and he made my visit feel really welcoming. I appreciate his professionalism and great attitude. definitely a standout member of the team.
Highly recommend stopping by and asking for Alex!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doerte Sennecke-Chow
Cool patio area!
Outdoor seating area is prime location. It’s facing the ocean. People watching is great because everyone walking by on the Strand is right in front of you.
We had drinks and snacks on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. Service was slow. The hard Apple Cider was quite sweet, but came in an adorable pineapple shaped glass. The french fries were OK. They did not come with a napkin, however. The total bill came to $28 for one drink and one snack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kent
It was a little chilly as the sun was getting low and they still had all to umbrellas and tents up. The food was good and service was okay. There were live bands on Pier Street. They were good, but it was a little loud. Can't beat the view and vibe.
Lulu Moreno MUA
Great spot in Hermosa Beach! Went with a friend, loved the food, Aperol Spritzes were amazing 🍹, and they had a live band on the terrace. Super fun vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eva F
This place used to be our favorite. Beautiful outdoor location, good food, good cocktails. And friendly servers too (back then). We used to enjoy ourselves on previous occasions, but the servers now are super rude, unfriendly - not even a smile. People you are in the wrong job. Restaurants are a service industry. Attention Vista owners, please train your employees to be courteous and friendly. These are basic qualifications to do the job right.
Rebecca Doyle
This place never misses. I take friends here every single time someone comes to town + celebrate all my personal events here. Drink menu and food menu are amazing. My favorite spot in Hermosa
Christine L
Good cocktails, good food and great service with an awesome view of the beach. This is one of our favorite places to go and share small plates while enjoying craft cocktails. We rarely have to wait for a table but that's because we usually opt to sit inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
michele
Vista was great last night. I feel at times it's hit or miss - but the food was great, service was good, and the evening had a more mellow vibe which was good for dinner. The shishito peppers are my fave there - and the short ribs were tender!! Really good night.
pat
LOVE LOVE LOVE Vista! Each bite is prepared to be something out of the ordinary - and the location is fantastic. Outdoors is a must and the firepits are a great addition to night breezes off the water. Great meal - off night so not crowded, spectacular food, drinks, and service! Can't wait to go again.
Bland, serious, terrible staff. Don’t even greet you when you come in and they are super slow. Food is average. 10/10 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
RAY YOUNG
It's a great patio for sure and the service is excellent but the food is amazing. Compliments to the chef on the Kim Chi Fried Rice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Atkins
ABSOLUTELY THE WORST PLACE YOU CAN SPEND YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT!! If you want to be abused and robbed then this is the place to go.
Outside tables are falling apart. Dirty cushions, dirty tables and absolutely abysmal service!! Staff could care less about customers. Staff is arrogant and rude - like they think they are the only place with outdoor seating. Drinks and the menu in general is absurdly overpriced and the quality of both their cocktails and food is nothing short of terrible! It Takes forever to put in an order and by the time you get anything you will be old and grey.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
kaity hellmann
Being a local, our experience with Cody was disappointing. As someone who also works in the service industry, I was surprised by how unkind and unfriendly he was from the start. Being personable and creating a positive rapport with customers is a basic expectation in hospitality, and he clearly struggled with that.We ordered three drinks, which came to $60. Given the venue’s vibe and atmosphere, the pricing felt fair. However, the energy and attitude from the staff—especially Cody—didn’t match the experience the bar seems to be going for. It was disheartening to feel judged and overhear negative comments. You never know who you’re serving.Wishing the team the best moving forward, stay lucky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Staci Sherri
We came to Vista on Labor Day after the beach with friends, and what started as a small group quickly turned into eight of us. Thankfully, Amma was our server, and she made the whole evening feel seamless. At first, we were squished at a bench, but she helped us move to a cozy fire-table with couches, which made all the difference.
Amma was warm, patient, and genuinely hospitable, always checking in to be sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The food and drinks were excellent: the Aperol Spritz was perfectly balanced (not too bitter), the Huli Huli chicken was incredible, the kimchi fried rice was a favorite, and the short ribs and calamari were also delicious. We loved the prickly pear cocktails too.
Between Amma’s service, the good vibes, and watching the sunset around the fire, the night felt like community. It was such a great experience, and Vista is definitely a spot I’d return to. Thank you, Amma, for making our evening so memorable!
Loud, extremely, needlessly and exorbitantly overpriced
tasteless food in a college frat house style atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
I had a great experience at Vista Bar thanks to Alex. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely brightened up my day. It’s rare to meet someone who brings such positive energy to their work, and he made my visit feel really welcoming. I appreciate his professionalism and great attitude. definitely a standout member of the team.
Highly recommend stopping by and asking for Alex!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool patio area!
Outdoor seating area is prime location. It’s facing the ocean. People watching is great because everyone walking by on the Strand is right in front of you.
We had drinks and snacks on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. Service was slow. The hard Apple Cider was quite sweet, but came in an adorable pineapple shaped glass. The french fries were OK. They did not come with a napkin, however.
The total bill came to $28 for one drink and one snack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
It was a little chilly as the sun was getting low and they still had all to umbrellas and tents up. The food was good and service was okay. There were live bands on Pier Street. They were good, but it was a little loud. Can't beat the view and vibe.
Great spot in Hermosa Beach! Went with a friend, loved the food, Aperol Spritzes were amazing 🍹, and they had a live band on the terrace. Super fun vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place used to be our favorite. Beautiful outdoor location, good food, good cocktails. And friendly servers too (back then).
We used to enjoy ourselves on previous occasions, but the servers now are super rude, unfriendly - not even a smile. People you are in the wrong job.
Restaurants are a service industry. Attention Vista owners, please train your employees to be courteous and friendly. These are basic qualifications to do the job right.
This place never misses. I take friends here every single time someone comes to town + celebrate all my personal events here. Drink menu and food menu are amazing. My favorite spot in Hermosa
Good cocktails, good food and great service with an awesome view of the beach.
This is one of our favorite places to go and share small plates while enjoying craft cocktails.
We rarely have to wait for a table but that's because we usually opt to sit inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vista was great last night. I feel at times it's hit or miss - but the food was great, service was good, and the evening had a more mellow vibe which was good for dinner. The shishito peppers are my fave there - and the short ribs were tender!! Really good night.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Vista! Each bite is prepared to be something out of the ordinary - and the location is fantastic. Outdoors is a must and the firepits are a great addition to night breezes off the water. Great meal - off night so not crowded, spectacular food, drinks, and service! Can't wait to go again.
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Bland, serious, terrible staff. Don’t even greet you when you come in and they are super slow. Food is average. 10/10 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
It's a great patio for sure and the service is excellent but the food is amazing. Compliments to the chef on the Kim Chi Fried Rice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ABSOLUTELY THE WORST PLACE YOU CAN SPEND YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT!! If you want to be abused and robbed then this is the place to go.
Outside tables are falling apart. Dirty cushions, dirty tables and absolutely abysmal service!! Staff could care less about customers. Staff is arrogant and rude - like they think they are the only place with outdoor seating. Drinks and the menu in general is absurdly overpriced and the quality of both their cocktails and food is nothing short of terrible! It Takes forever to put in an order and by the time you get anything you will be old and grey.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Being a local, our experience with Cody was disappointing. As someone who also works in the service industry, I was surprised by how unkind and unfriendly he was from the start. Being personable and creating a positive rapport with customers is a basic expectation in hospitality, and he clearly struggled with that.We ordered three drinks, which came to $60. Given the venue’s vibe and atmosphere, the pricing felt fair. However, the energy and attitude from the staff—especially Cody—didn’t match the experience the bar seems to be going for. It was disheartening to feel judged and overhear negative comments. You never know who you’re serving.Wishing the team the best moving forward, stay lucky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
We came to Vista on Labor Day after the beach with friends, and what started as a small group quickly turned into eight of us. Thankfully, Amma was our server, and she made the whole evening feel seamless. At first, we were squished at a bench, but she helped us move to a cozy fire-table with couches, which made all the difference.
Amma was warm, patient, and genuinely hospitable, always checking in to be sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The food and drinks were excellent: the Aperol Spritz was perfectly balanced (not too bitter), the Huli Huli chicken was incredible, the kimchi fried rice was a favorite, and the short ribs and calamari were also delicious. We loved the prickly pear cocktails too.
Between Amma’s service, the good vibes, and watching the sunset around the fire, the night felt like community. It was such a great experience, and Vista is definitely a spot I’d return to. Thank you, Amma, for making our evening so memorable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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