A French revolution has arrived on the Hermosa Beach Pier. We have combined some of the simplest yet tastiest French classics with traditional and healthy Californian fare to offer a unique experience in a cozy and laid-back ambiance. At Bonaparte Bistro, we want you to feel at home, sipping on sublime French wines and simply sharing a “moment” with us. Come with your family and friends, and embark on a voyage on both sides of the Pacific.
If you're looking for fabulous and upscale food, this is the place! Everything we ordered was excellent-perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. And the service was stellar. We were so anxious to eat I forgot to take pictures of everything! Will definitely be back!
Published at 10 months ago
Update:
Another fantastic Mother’s Day! Pretty sure the last time I reviewed this place it had a different name and owners and was my favorite beach restaurant. I guess the reviews stayed with the change of owners and name. But … STILL my favorite beach restaurant! They kept my favorite menu items and added more for me to try in the future! Mushroom (fungi) pizza, truffle fries with aoili, almond trout, and sangria are all excellent! The burger is really good too! The server was new and a bit frazzled but one of the more seasoned servers made up for her oversights. I have never been disappointed here!
Original:
My favorite restaurant in Hermosa Beach, and frankly, pretty much anywhere. Every time we go we order the same things: truffle fries, pizza with truffle oil, mushrooms and mozzarella, and the cheeseburger. They are soooo delicious we haven’t managed to venture out to try other items! We did finally try the sole dessert: date cake. It doesn’t sound appetizing. But I decided to take the chance on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with the most delicious, not too sweet caramel-like cake! My lord it was good!
The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere casual and unrushed. Quite the opposite, we often have to ask for the check. They don’t have much of a drink menu. Beer, soda, a small selection of wines. But I stick to the fresh brewed sangria. It is refreshing.
People watching near the pier, with tasty food and a sangria in hand. I couldn’t ask for more!
Published at 4 years ago
A small nice French restaurant at Hermosa beach. We came here for vacation. We have a baby/toddler, so we decided to find a restaurant not too crowded or noisy. The manager Gary was very kind and friendly. The food was good, the service was excellent and the ambience was calm and relaxing with beautiful French classic music, we had a very good time. Quite a surprising find.
Published at 2 months ago
Note... the name is changing to Bonaparte Bistro tomorrow. Don't let the small cafe fool you... the food and service is off the charts amazing! Our server Melanie was wonderful. She was on top of everything and oh so nice!
It was just two of us so we split dishes. Starting with the pita and hummus plate. Lawd...I could have eaten this by myself. The pita puffs up and is just right crisp. The hummus is one of the best I've ever eaten. Then we split the beet salad...my friend had the grilled chicken which was excellent and I got a side of grilled salmon and woah... the glaze is nutsy good, it's cooked perfectly with just the right amount of char. Two dishes I will dream about!
Published at 2 years ago
This new (opened about September 2023) sit down cafe is very interesting. They have some great pastries and desserts in their case. Their menu has some interesting choices. For this our first trip, we ordered pastrami sandwich, portobello mushroom sandwich, avocado toast, and a salmon platter. The salmon platter did not have a description in the menu. It turned out to be a toasted bagel with lox, and a salad. Accoutrements included capers, cream cheese, and chopped red onion. Their bagel was thin. The salmom lox was passable. It didn't taste artisanal or house made, but neither did it taste like it came from a small package. We also had a couple of their delicious desserts- key lime cheesecake and creme brulee.
Notably- they did not have decaf drip coffee. We ended up ordering an Americano and subsequently asking for milk on the side. The waitress, who was personalable, did not seem like she drank coffee and so wasn't very helpful after telling us that there was no decaf drip coffee.
Bottom line, their bread and desserts were delicious. We'd try it again.
Update: we visited again. Had the croque madam and the portobello mushroom panini on whole wheat bread with soup of the day (lentils) . The lentils were good, but didn't taste in house made. We preferred the panini bread from the first trip over whole wheat.
We also ordered their pain chocolate and strawberry croissant.
Still a recommend.
Published at a year ago
The food was delicious, Caroline recommended me the farmers market veggies and she was spot on with the description and had a lovely personality. Will definitely be coming back. Hopefully I get Carolone again as my server she made my day
Published at a month ago
Published at a month ago
I recently tried the pizza at Bonaparte Bistro, and I have to say it was one of the best Ive had in a while! From the first bite, it was clear that they use top-quality ingredients and a lot of care in crafting their pizzas. The crust was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just the right thickness not too thin, not too doughy. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a hint of herbs that didn t overpower the fresh tomato taste. They clearly know how to balance the sauce-to-cheese ratio, because every bite had the perfect amount of both. As for the toppings, they were fresh, generous, and well distributed. The service was fantastic too our pizza arrived hot and right on time, and the staff was friendly and attentive. It s rare to find a place that nails every aspect, but really impressed me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who s looking for a satisfying and delicious pizza experience! I can t wait to go back and try another specialty pizza. Five stars!
Published at a month ago
Gary is the pulse of the restaurant. Great company and great wait staff. And the French onion soup wasnt too hot.
Published at a month ago
Absolutely adorable! Excellent and prompt service and amazing food. It s even kid friendly! Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Vegan dishes Kid-friendliness: Kids menu
Published at a month ago
Published at 2 months ago
We come back for its ratatouille but above all for the service and Mélanies smile! I recommend!
Published at 2 months ago
A small nice French restaurant at Hermosa beach. We came here for vacation. We have a baby/toddler, so we decided to find a restaurant not too crowded or noisy. The manager Gary was very kind and friendly. The food was good, the service was excellent and the ambience was calm and relaxing with beautiful French classic music, we had a very good time. Quite a surprising find.
Published at 2 months ago
We had a great dinner at Napoleon. Everything tasted great - crab roll, trout, lamb and creme brulee - and the service by Gary was great as well.
Published at 2 months ago
We went to Bonaparte Bistro this weekend the food was spectacular we had the hummus plate brussel sprouts and the ratatouille and we were not disappointed! We definitely will be back and enjoyed every last morsel. Vegetarian options: See above comments all cooked and prepared well
Published at 2 months ago
Great location on the pier. Great view from the patio. Unfortunately, the homeless screaming and being aggressive at the entry was off-putting. In addition, the flies were wild and aggressive. Midway, we moved our large party inside and the flies were still out of control. The hummus platter and French onion soup were divine. Sadly, the flies will keep me from going back.
Published at 2 months ago
Everything was better than what I expected
Published at 2 months ago
Loved this place. Great food and service. Very chill and friendly. Loved the music choices as well- deffo try the sangria! Thanks so much!
Published at 3 months ago
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Published at 4 months ago
The + It was good, especially the dishes. Fair price for a French experience. Nice decor. You can see, for example, what the desserts look like before ordering. THE - The desserts were a step below. Long service without being crowded. Note: The waitress brought us the bill after the course without asking us if we wanted dessert.
Published at 4 months ago
After a family holiday in US...last day, we ended up here...best food of the whole trip... amazing! Moules, perfect, pasta pesto woah, creme brulee to finish...very recommended!
Published at 4 months ago
Everything was really good from the beer to the coffee! As a french person I really pay attention about the flavours when it comes to « French » bistro and the steak was really good, the cheesacake really good, the pizza as well! And the service really good from Abby and Melanie! I ll be back
Published at 4 months ago
Amazing place. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Def give it a try and get the Pita / Hummus!
Published at 4 months ago
Published at 4 months ago
We had a great dinner experience here on a lovely evening in July 2024. It was our first time at the Bonaparte Bistro and we fully intend to return. The favorite item was easily the Avocado wrapped crabmeat roll. The sauce was excellent. See picture. My hubby liked his chicken sandwich. We had Key Lime Pie for dessert but probably try something else next time. The texture was a bit to compact and it didn t feel as fresh.
Published at 4 months ago
They do not deserve 5 stars, they deserve 10. All 4 of us said that the food was SPECTACULAR, and it was. It started with the strawberry lemonade through the crem brulae(I dont speak French. Lol) it was that good. The only thing I didnt like was I ate too much but it was worth it.
Published at 5 months ago
Great brunch!
Published at 5 months ago
I am absolutely appalled by the experience my family and I had at this restaurant. While sitting nearby, we saw a group being served what looked like delicious wings, fries, and beverages. Intrigued, we decided to go in and order the same. However, the server who seated us told us, This is a restaurant, in a condescending tone. We were left bewildered and in disbelief. The server then refused to take our order and walked us out, despite the fact that we saw another table being served exactly what we wanted to order. This blatant refusal of service left us stunned. It s not about playing the race card, but the fact remains: we were the only Hispanic individuals there. This is the first time I have ever felt truly discriminated against. The shock and hurt of this experience are something I am still processing. This behavior is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Avoid this place if you value respect and equality.
Published at 5 months ago
Published at 6 months ago
My rating, also, includes the Bonaparte Café. Our lunch at the Bistro was great. We all loved what we chose. Unfortunately, as a French person, I was extremely disappointed this morning with the almond croissant and apple croissant. They both were the worst croissants I ever had in my life: way too big, not enough tasty almond paste.......etc.
Published at 6 months ago
The service was amazing, and we just did take out! The truffle fries were insanely good. Our server suggested the brussel sprouts and they were INCREDIBLE!! Cant say enough good things. Food was so fresh!
Published at 6 months ago
Update: Another fantastic Mother s Day! Pretty sure the last time I reviewed this place it had a different name and owners and was my favorite beach restaurant. I guess the reviews stayed with the change of owners and name. But STILL my favorite beach restaurant! They kept my favorite menu items and added more for me to try in the future! Mushroom (fungi) pizza, truffle fries with aoili, almond trout, and sangria are all excellent! The burger is really good too! The server was new and a bit frazzled but one of the more seasoned servers made up for her oversights. I have never been disappointed here! Original: My favorite restaurant in Hermosa Beach, and frankly, pretty much anywhere. Every time we go we order the same things: truffle fries, pizza with truffle oil, mushrooms and mozzarella, and the cheeseburger. They are soooo delicious we haven t managed to venture out to try other items! We did finally try the sole dessert: date cake. It doesn t sound appetizing. But I decided to take the chance on Mother s Day and was rewarded with the most delicious, not too sweet caramel-like cake! My lord it was good! The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere casual and unrushed. Quite the opposite, we often have to ask for the check. They don t have much of a drink menu. Beer, soda, a small selection of wines. But I stick to the fresh brewed sangria. It is refreshing. People watching near the pier, with tasty food and a sangria in hand. I couldn t ask for more!
Published at 7 months ago
Love the pizza here and great location!
Published at 7 months ago
love the music, the ocean breeze and nice service!
Published at 7 months ago
Our new favorite place. Food, service, everything is awesome.
Published at 8 months ago
Melanie was an absolute pleasure and the food was delicious!
Published at 8 months ago
Wow! What a great place for food and very French vibes! Pita bread is really fun ,or Beef bourguignon was really testy too!
Published at 8 months ago
Limited vegetarian options. Quality of the food was not that great.
Published at 8 months ago
A hidden gem for great food and great management. This is the spot to be for foodies who like super friendly service.
Published at 9 months ago
My husband and I had a great experience at Bonaparte Bistro! Its a lovely restaurant with a nice ambience. We had the trout and branzino dishes. Both were delicious and we also enjoyed the potatoes, Brussel sprouts and sautéed spinach as the side dishes. Brooke, our server, was very friendly, knowledgeable about the food, and provided great customer service! We enjoyed ourselves and will be back soon!
Published at 9 months ago
Published at 9 months ago
Wonderful food, service and ambience! We will definitely be back to try more from the menu. I had the branzino and my husband had Mary s chicken. Every single bite was flavorful and cooked to perfection. They show how cooking is really an art form.
Published at 9 months ago
If youre looking for fabulous and upscale food, this is the place! Everything we ordered was excellent-perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. And the service was stellar. We were so anxious to eat I forgot to take pictures of everything! Will definitely be back!
Published at 10 months ago
Published at 10 months ago
The chicken dish was great Tiramisu was delicious too.
Published at 10 months ago
This new (opened about September 2023) sit down cafe is very interesting. They have some great pastries and desserts in their case. Their menu has some interesting choices. For this our first trip, we ordered pastrami sandwich, portobello mushroom sandwich, avocado toast, and a salmon platter. The salmon platter did not have a description in the menu. It turned out to be a toasted bagel with lox, and a salad. Accoutrements included capers, cream cheese, and chopped red onion. Their bagel was thin. The salmom lox was passable. It didnt taste artisanal or house made, but neither did it taste like it came from a small package. We also had a couple of their delicious desserts- key lime cheesecake and creme brulee. Notably- they did not have decaf drip coffee. We ended up ordering an Americano and subsequently asking for milk on the side. The waitress, who was personalable, did not seem like she drank coffee and so wasnt very helpful after telling us that there was no decaf drip coffee. Bottom line, their bread and desserts were delicious. Wed try it again. Update: we visited again. Had the croque madam and the portobello mushroom panini on whole wheat bread with soup of the day (lentils) . The lentils were good, but didnt taste in house made. We preferred the panini bread from the first trip over whole wheat. We also ordered their pain chocolate and strawberry croissant. Still a recommend. Parking: The Wells Fargo bank parking lot is public parking outside of bank hours. Bonaparte on Pier Street or Avenue I is across the street from this lot, plus there is parking on the street also.
Published at a year ago
Fabulous restaurant! Great food and atmosphere. Fries are amazing!
Published at a year ago
Perfect Short Rib!!! Go get some Soooo TENDER
Published at a year ago
The food was amazing.We will be back for sure.
Published at a year ago
Laidback restaurant on Pier serving French bites. Came here for brunch with some coworkers for lunch after we did a relay and it was a good meal. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Credit cards and cash accepted. Kid-friendly. I got the breakfast sandwich per our waiter s recommendation. It was tres grand and I liked the buttery flakiness of the croissant. I opted to get mine with bacon but you can get it vegetarian as well. It came with a good size side of potatoes and I had leftovers. My coworker s salmon toast was a healthier option that had salad on the side. Our waiter was friendly and the vibes overall were relaxed.
Published at a year ago
This place was so good, we returned for brunch the next day. Great outdoor patio, amazing and delicious food and good service.
Published at a year ago
Ive lived in the area for years, and its by far the best meal Ive had on the pier. They even have a Blue Zone sticker
Published at a year ago
Nice spot for Sunday brunch
Published at a year ago
Tried to go here at 8pm on a Wednesday night when it wasn t very busy. We were sat immediately but then forgotten about for 25+ minutes. The busser was kind and brought us water after 10 minutes but our server was nowhere to be found. The other waitress stopped by twice to tell us that our waitress would be coming, but they never came. We did see our waitress come out twice but she never once even looked at our table despite walking past us multiple times. Really disappointing as we were excited to try this place out. After 30 minutes we ended up leaving because there was no sign of ever being helped.
Published at a year ago
My wife, 6 year old son, and me all have very different tastes. But there were great options for all of us here. Definitely coming back often!
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
Great place to dine, love the pizza and salads. The servers are so friendly and always attentive.
Published at a year ago
The mushroom soup is the best ever! Gary is such a wonderful host! Ask him for his recommendations and he is not shy! We ordered the trout and the Mediterranean salad with salmon. We will be back and become regulars! Do not miss this bistro on the pier!
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
Super gutes französisches Essen !!! Ratatouille Steak und Pizza waren SUPER! Das Beste -> kein Plastik auf dem Tisch, Teller, Gläser, Tassen! Vegetarian options: Ratatouille
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
Awesome place! --- If you want to enjoy the French classics, good ambiance while you sit in a cozy place with a very busy and professional and great hosts. It is a must! This a warm l, not commercial and different and full of flavior offer. Thank you, Cary!
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
I love sitting on the outdoor patio to enjoy the sunset and the fresh air. The service was very quick and friendly. Quite a bit of options to choose as well as drink selections. Definitely worth trying and visiting again.
Published at a year ago
Absolutely fantastic food and service here, best food Ive had at hermosa Beach,
Published at a year ago
Super Pricey. Two salads and two lemonades is $80 with tip ... to sit on the Pier, next to The Treasure Chest ... on a Monday. I will go to the Strand House if Im gonna pay that much for salads and lemonade.
Published at a year ago
We sat down, I left my child at the table while I went to the bathroom and come out to see they moved my son and our table to the side(outside) of the restaurant. Very rude and maybe not even legal to move an 11 year old off premise without permission from a parent! ! Rude and also lied saying there was a reservation at the table we previously had.
Published at a year ago
Cute french bistro with excellent food!
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
great food. amazing fresh salads and vegetables. the pizza is fantastic
Published at a year ago
Dry aged burger!
Published at a year ago
Nice little place yo enjoy a good pastry and a cup of coffee or tea!
Published at a year ago
A very basic restaurant, which calls itself French and which is above all overpriced. $12 for a glass of sangria That s the price of a drink in a Spanish palace! $100 for a terrible bottle of wine I ordered a sandwich with burrata. There was none inside. When I reported it, they brought me some poor tasteless grated mozzarella... The service is extremely slow and unpleasant One more tourist trap
Published at a year ago
The food was was good and their pizza is heavenly delicious
Published at a year ago
It s def worth checking out, brand new spot (as of 06/2023) or at least a name change. Related to the cafe across the pier) Main focus is French and a little Italian. There is something for everyone. The food is well done.
Published at a year ago
Overall, I was not impressed with my experience at this restaurant. While the servers were friendly, the service was just terrible. Our food took over an hour to arrive, despite the fact that the restaurant was not very busy. Despite the wait, the food was decent - the pizzas, burgers, mac and cheese, and fries were all good. However, the poor service really put a damper on the experience. The waiters only visited our table a few times, and that includes bringing the food. Given the subpar service, I wouldnt recommend this restaurant and wouldnt choose to return myself. While the food is good, its not worth waiting over an hour for and the lack of consistent attention from the staff is disappointing.
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
It was difficult to communicate with the staff, but the food was delicious!
Published at a year ago
I went there the other week when it was still called Greenspot. The food was not good. The dressing for the kale ceasar salad was flavorless. The salmon i ordered on the salad was good, though. I had to keep asking for more dressing and another poached egg and jalapeños to oomph up the flavor. The blt grilled Marys chicken sandwich was lacking (even the bacon was not that good), but the bread was tasty. Bonaparte Bistro has not created a new Google business for the new cafe. The reviews on Google have been for Greenbelt and Greenspot up until late May 2023. I was planning on going to Bonaparte today. I will not because i worry it may be the same management or chef from Greenspot. I do not recommend this restaurant and will not try it until i notice a whole new menu.
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
We were on vacation and walking around when we decided to eat here for lunch. There honestly wasn t a single thing we didn t love. My daughter has an egg allergy and they easily accommodated this. Not only that, but we had all of our children with us and they were very patient with us. If we lived in the area, we d certainly go back. The experience was amazing
Published at a year ago
Note... the name is changing to Bonaparte Bistro tomorrow. Dont let the small cafe fool you... the food and service is off the charts amazing! Our server Melanie was wonderful. She was on top of everything and oh so nice! It was just two of us so we split dishes. Starting with the pita and hummus plate. Lawd...I could have eaten this by myself. The pita puffs up and is just right crisp. The hummus is one of the best Ive ever eaten. Then we split the beet salad...my friend had the grilled chicken which was excellent and I got a side of grilled salmon and woah... the glaze is nutsy good, its cooked perfectly with just the right amount of char. Two dishes I will dream about!
Published at a year ago
Great spot! Stopped in for lunch. The tuna tartare was delicious as was the pita hummus app. Had the Italian sausage pizza and it hit the spot. The crust and toppings were on point!
Published at a year ago
Really lovely, good quality salads and sandwiches. We came from bike ride and wanted something CLEAN. This hit the spot. Veggie sandwich was amazing.
Published at a year ago
Im not sure how new this restaurant is I am not familiar with it. But decided to go there cuz it looked very inviting. The atmosphere is great located in the Promenade where you can people watch. The food was very good and it came out in a timely fashion. But I will say the service was a little slow. The reason why I believe it was slow was do to lack of help, which I noticed they had a help wanted sign up. Other than that I enjoyed are brunch outing there! Hopefully they will have a full liquor license soon, cuz they did offer wine and champagne, Mimosas! I recommend stopping in you should enjoy yourself!
Published at a year ago
Delicious dinner- had the Tuna Tatare and Mary s Organic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes . Amazing flavor, so fresh, superb service with Melanie. Thank you
Published at a year ago
we dined here four times in four days. we tried to find other restaurants in hermosa beach that offered comparable food but nothing came close. day 1: black rice quinoa salad & mary s salmon entree day 2: same as day 1 plus tuna tartar day 3: chicken wings, black rice quinoa salad, and pizza day 4: short rib entree and mary s salmon entree no dish was lacking. everything was full of flavor and we came away completely satisfied. the restaurant was not packed and loud like others on the pier. i strongly suggest this gem.
Published at a year ago
We tried this place while visiting Hermosa Beach... We were a little apprehensive as no one in the restaurant but it was enclosed which was great because it was cold. Well we were very surprised. The food was good, although they were out of the first 2 appetizers we wanted, but we made due, and the service was good as well. My husband and I split the burger and an appetizer of the wings - very good. They were crisp skin not chewy and a great sauce on them. The burger was very good and the fries.... wow. cooked to perfection and hot! Well definitely go back and we hope others will try. They changed owners from previous but the food is good.
Published at a year ago
Love this place! Friendly staff our veggie sandwich was delish!!!
Published at a year ago
First time here & it was amazing. Waiter was incredible. My 2 active & at times screams kids didn t phase him. He expedited their food & was always happy to get more catsup for them. We had the mussels, crab avocado rolls, lamb, shrimp salad, salmon. Kids had chicken fingers w fries. Everything was delicious! Even the chicken fingers! I can t wait to go back & try rest of the menu!
Published at a year ago
Went there tonight. Had a absolutely amazing meal and the price was well worth it. Great good and great staff
Published at a year ago
Everything was delicious, especially the braised short ribs and the tomato basil leek soup. My 7 year old loved the soup so much hes asking to go back tomorrow to have it again (a rarity for something not involving chicken strips nor ranch). The service was also wonderful. My child was a bit hangry but the lady helping us was just so lovely and helpful. The indoor portion was nice and cozy, but theres also a large outdoor seating area with nice views.
Published at a year ago
Published at a year ago
A fabulous option for something different in downtown Hermosa! We had the ahi tuna sandwich, hummus, salmon, and short ribs. They were all great, but we highly recommend the ahi tuna sandwich and hummus. They make their bread fresh in-house. Melanie and the rest of the staff are great and super friendly.
Published at a year ago
We loved it! The waiter Joe was so sweet and recommended amazing vegan options (as we eat plant-based) - you have to try the veggie sandwich, it was divine, even for non-vegans! Definitely want to come back for that Thanks for offering such healthy options in Hermosa Beach!
Published at a year ago
We were looking for a good spot near the ocean for dinner. We are SO glad we found this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious. We said it was real homemade food and not traditional restaurant quality. Can t wait to be back!
Published at a year ago
A relaxing spot right by the beach with a chill vibe, delicious food, and great service. The menu is small but every item is well thought out and cooked deliciously. The manager is attentive and goes the extra mile to ensure a stellar experience. Try the local brewery partner IPA, it was great.
Published at a year ago
Jams, Great Service! I got the Marys Salmon, fantastic! Cant wait to try out the rest of the menu! Happy hour is worth it!
Published at a year ago
Loved this place and the owner! We had just flown into LA the day we went to go there for dinner. Only after 10 minutes of being there our 1 year old hit her wall and was losing it! The owner was so incredibly nice. My husband took my daughter outside trying to calm her, it was cold and the owner went to try to turn on the heaters so they wouldnt be so cold. My daughter was not getting any better. It was clear she was not going to make it through dinner, so I ended up leaving with my daughter while my husband ordered our food to go. The owner was so sweet and made our food so fast, but no shirt cuts were taken in the quality! It was phenomenal! And the owner gave us a free piece of chocolate cake :). I hope we can go back before our trip is done. Highly recommend for the food and the owner, so so great!!!
Published at a year ago
Nice little restaurant focused on clean, healthy food. My Prosciutto pizza with spinach was delicious! The pita and humus appetizer was unbelievably delicious, and my wife LOVED her salmon entree. The service was excellent! We ll be back!
Published at a year ago
Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! ...the menu selection is... small -BUT, soon after writing this review they are expanding the menu and veering towards French.
Published at a year ago
One of my favorite healthy yummy options in Hermosa ! Super friendly staff and dog friendly. Highly recommend !!
Published at a year ago
Very tasty food, laconic, stylish interior, polite waiters. The pizza was very flavorful, the best pizza I have ever tried.
Published at 2 years ago
I really enjoyed the delicious food here. Everything was made fresh and each meal I have had was very memorable. Im looking forward to going back and trying everything on the menu. Great staff and atmosphere!
Published at 2 years ago
I ve been here a few times now and the food is amazing. A ton of healthy options. The staff are really kind as well! Also dog friendly!
Published at 2 years ago
Super delicious! well prepared. Amazing quality!
Published at 2 years ago
The portions are huge. Which for that area of Hermosa is unusual. Starter of Brussels sprouts was literally enough for 4. Good sangria.
Published at 2 years ago
good food, great service
Published at 2 years ago
Great little local spot! Very generous proportions. Might seem like a small menu but they really have a good variety of vegetarian and meat lover options. Kids menu pizza was a great choice for our picky younger eater. Truffle fries are not to be missed. Loved chatting with the people who work there too! I look forward to seeing what they bring in on tap as they seem well poised for a more extensive bar menu. Well be back!
Published at 2 years ago
Without a doubt one of THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN HERMOSA BEACH! The chef and his assistant cook in a SPECTACULAR way! I recommend the pizzas which are made by them as well as any other dish on the menu. We found it by chance and we will repeat There are no photos of the dishes since everything was so delicious that we didnt have time to make them. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED restaurant! WE WILL BE BACK
Published at 2 years ago
best french fries I have had-hands down. Amazing mashed potatoes-the chicken was loved by everyone who ordered it! The veggie sandwich was an awesome vegetarian option on the pier. Really good salad dressings and everything at other tables looked amazing-definitely returning!
Published at 2 years ago
Food was good. Will be better once they have all the options. Well go back.
Published at 2 years ago
The atmosphere was great, outdoor dining, exceptionally pleasant staff, amazing food.
Published at 2 years ago
Good experience on delicious dish
Published at 2 years ago
The food taste so clean and healthy! The restaurant is closed now for remodeling... cant wait to revisit!
Published at 2 years ago
Food was awesome but the service was slow and not the best.....
Published at 2 years ago
Excellent food and service. Love the location at the pier!!!!
Published at 2 years ago
I had the BEST experience here! I don t usually write reviews but this place deserves it. Alex was an amazing server and recommended the original Mary s sandwich which was delicious. The service was 10/10 and the food was super fresh. I d definitely come back!!
Published at 2 years ago
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Published at 3 years ago
Love the mussels. Best I ve ever had!
Published at 3 years ago
Published at 3 years ago
Pretty average pizza to be honest.
Published at 3 years ago
Great pizza and wings
Published at 3 years ago
My friends and I tried this place spontaneously, and we left full and happy. Service was great (the male server with longer hair in particular!) and had great no meat options. That pizza doe! Took some home for me to eat later! Looking forward to coming back!
Published at 3 years ago
Was on my honeymoon and first time in California and this place had one of the best burgers and fries I ve I had in my life!!! The truffle fries, pizza, chicken fingers, and chicken Caesar salad with kale were absolutely delicious!!! We went there several times during our stay and their service was fast and very friendly. We wish we could take this place back home with us ha ha ha. Will definitely visit again on our next trip!
Published at 3 years ago
Great food, great service!
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My husband and I had lunch from here last weekend. We did takeout. I had the burger and upgraded to truffle fries. It was the best burger Ive had in a really long time. It was fresh and flavorful. The bun was perfect. The fries were the perfect complement. My husband really enjoyed his kale Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken looked amazing. We finished the meal with the date cake which was good but it could have been a little more moist. The guy who rang us up was really nice too. I would absolutely go back.
Published at 3 years ago
I had delicious chicken, mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. Also a mixed drink that was excellent! The waiter was very nice and attentive without bugging us!! Very nice evening had by all.
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Amazing salads, very filling and delicious! Also really nice environment for a family.
Published at 3 years ago
All the dishes were really tasty, service was fast and friendly, and the location was excellent.
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Best grilled chicken kale caesar salad in LA
Published at 4 years ago
Super delicious. Had the blackened salmon and hummus plate. All while watching sunset over Hermosa Beach on patio. What a gem.
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I LOVE this place! Super local. Super fresh. Sometimes there s things Not on the menu. Like the chicken soup. Mmmmmmm. Perfect with sangria! The crunchy jalapeños are over the top! Dog friendly patio. On lower Pier Avenue. Greenbelt HB in Hermosa Beach. Yummm
Published at 4 years ago
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This was our first experience at Greenbelt Restaurant and certainly wont be our last. We will be back soon
Published at 4 years ago
Love Greenbelt. Staff is awesome. Many different cuisines all tasty.
Published at 4 years ago
Hands-down best restaurant in the south bay.
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Very cool place on the Hermosa Pier. Great staff, great food, really GREAT beer list.
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Awesome, great tasting food; including healthy choices, thats nestled near the boardwalk and beach access.
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Expensive, ok food
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Well deserved 5 , everything and I repeat everything we got was delicious, the house baked bread and hummus, the burger, pizzas DELICIOUS...
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Good food and a great location.
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Honestly this place was amazing the food was good and has fast service and the employees are super friendly I recommend comming here
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I honestly do not understand how this even got one star from anyone. my friend and I went here for Sunday brunch at around 11:30 am. My friend got the breakfast burrito and I got that avocado Benedict. We also got a pitcher of sangrias. the sangrias were awful the avocado Benedict was the most disgusting thing Ive ever eaten. It was an avocado and potatoes. Zero flavor, zero seasoning and I dont even know where the eggs were. My friends burrito was bland. And they lost our ticket so we waited an hour for that disgusting food. Dont waste your money or time going here!
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De-lish
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This is the best restuarant in hermosa by far!! Everything from salads to burgers are to die for!! Also the management is great!! Hoepfully you get served by kelley she is the best server around always making sure my drink is full and I am not still hungry! This place has earned my business for life!! Thanks greenbelt!
Published at 5 years ago
Great dinner and brunch. Service is sometimes questionable but thats what you get on the Pier. Great happy hour though and they allow dogs on the patio.
Published at 5 years ago
Great location and food. Very good service
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Unimpressive vegetarian dish of green curry and under cooked forbidden rice. The chicken didnt impress my companion either.
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Great food. Great owner.
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Great server. Unfortunately, they were out of the beer I wanted but they recommended something different which was very good. They food here is always excellent.
Published at 5 years ago
Lovely place.... Good food and friendly staff ! Price is great as well . Definitely will come back
Published at 6 years ago
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Nice place if youre looking for healthier options. Went on a football Sunday, pleasantly surprised they had the NFL package. They have a good beer selection and definitely cater to the health concious consumer who is willing to pay a little more for higher quality ingredients.
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Actually the best food on the Hermosa Beach Pier. So good, I went twice in my two-day visit. Once for breakfast and another for lunch. Portions are great, food is fresh, and there was nothing to complain about! Its busy here, but the service is still pretty fast. Is not hard to see why theyre doing so well.
Published at 6 years ago
Lovely happy hour and delish food
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Will never regret going there. Not sure about 2nd visit though.
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Amazing food. Everything weve had here is delicious. My favorites are the truffle fries and the organic Marys chicken on a bed of sweet potato and Brussel sprouts. The ambience is nice, right near the beach with a view of the sunset. We usually sit on the patio. The service is always great with friendly staff.
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Cant believe we were able to get a table, the food is so good and so healthy the place should be sold out every meal.
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Always great food & staff!
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The menu is pretty diverse, lots of sandwiches and salads. There are several wine and beer options to accompany like mimosas and Bellinis. I had the avocado BLT and it was pretty good, it couldve used a tiny bit more salt in my opinion. The fries were delish!
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Short ribs are ta die for!!!
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Sooo good!
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Very good burgers and sandwiches.Good service.Nicely located in a pedestrian zone.
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- 8 photos
- 200 reviews
- 4.6 rating
- Phone: +1 424-383-1100
- Website: https://bonapartebistro.com/
- Address: 36 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States
- Coordinates: 33.8618926, -118.4009214
- French restaurant
- New American restaurant
- Sunday: 10 AM–9:30 PM
- Monday: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM–9:30 PM
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Fast service: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
- Alcohol: Yes
- Beer: Yes
- Cocktails: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Happy-hour drinks: Yes
- Happy-hour food: Yes
- Healthy options: Yes
- Organic dishes: Yes
- Quick bite: Yes
- Small plates: Yes
- Wine: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Brunch: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Dessert: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Bar on site: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Trendy: Yes
- Tourists: Yes
- Accepts reservations: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes