The Hook & Plow - Hermosa Beach

I can’t say enough about this place! We loved the music and the environment inside. The food was AMAZING. Our drinks were awesome too. Our servers were very sweet. We will be back.

Met a group of longtime friends, group of 8. The service from Chad could not have been better and the food was terrific. Everyone enjoyed their meals

My first time, but not my last. Very friendly staff. Food was quite good and nicely presented/plated. Had the fish entree. It had a thin and slightly crunchy coating and was perfectly cooked through (i.e., not overdone). Very reasonable corkage fee here. If you visit Uncorked across the street and down the block for wine they’ll skip the corkage fee.

Very SoCal

Expensive and average with small portions

Service and food was outstanding!

It was our anniversary in January. We sat at a corner patio table. There were heat lamps. The staff was great. They were quick and attentive. The food was terrific. We had the salmon and lamb shank. Lamb shank won for the best meal of the night.

This was our first time at the restaurant and we could not have been happier with the experience. The ambiance was very casual and the noise level was perfect for dinner conversation with my wife. Our server was very professional and did not miss one detail with our meal. She was quick to offer her opinion on our questions, but did not pressure us into any one choice. The food was phenomenal. The burrata salad was “the best salad ever” according to my wife, and I just might concur. The poke appetizer was excellent, and I could only compare it to my own as one of the best I have eaten. The burger and steak sandwich were perfectly cooked and layered with so much goodness we ate everything on the plate.

If you want to have a fun date night, or hang out with friends, this is the place. Highly recommended, and we will be back.

I love it! My favorite brunch spot.

Incredible staff & great food

Great meal

Our family of four went to lunch at Hook & Plow on a Sunday and found that they serve brunch until 2pm. My only suggestion to management is to state on opentable and their website what time their brunch/lunch menus take effect, as that could be a negative to some diners if they are unaware that they cannot order lunch during brunch hours.
We had a great dining experience as they had options which satisfied all of us and our waitress was attentive and helpful in answering menu questions. Between us, we had burgers which were geared towards brunch, topped with an egg. They were creative and very delicious. The shoestring fries were the best ever, topped with freshly grated Parmesan. The egg white scramble and the Hangtown fry salad were amazing. We all shared the waffle which was out of this world. Overall, excellent, fresh, creative food with nice portion size, great service in a quaint, casual atmosphere.
We will be back!

My boyfriend said his breakfast burger patty was a bit dry, I ordered the short rib hash which I found there was hardly any meat in it. Not terrible but wouldn’t go again.

The food is always delicious at this neighborhood favorite. The staff is friendly and the restaurant comfortable. Looking forward to going back soon!

We met out of town friends there and we were not disappointed. Food and drinks were outstanding.

Great food and service and always consistent! I love the tasting menu they offer and the deserts are so yummy.

Not very friendly staff. Ambiance was nice.

Pretty good place. Would come again. Service is tremendous.

The place was empty but it took over an hour for us to get served.

Amazing! We love the owner and everything about this place. It’s calm convenient and amazing drinks and food. Definitely great for date nights

The food was excellent. When we got there, the table was ready for us in the location requested. The only complaint was the place was really noise and my guest likes quiet location. We could still hear well enough to talk to each other.

Very, very good. Highly recommended, everything was delicious.

The food is pretty good but we are pescatarians and they put meat in their seafood chowder so there are only a few things we can eat. The fish was good, Burrata pear salad and the French fries are delicious. The waitstaff are always great and try there best to accommodate our needs.

Attentive and friendly server, offered tastings of multiple wine options, excellent music, and, as always, amazing food!

Great brunch.

Came here on a busy Sunday morning for brunch with a few friends. The mimosas are yummy, but our experience sucked. Although the ambiance, the staff, decor, service, and a few other things were great, their food was not.

The service staff was awesome and super helpful, but the food was just disappointing.

The kitchen served us chicken and waffles that was raw, literally just uncooked (deep fried in too hot of oil perhaps?). The kitchen also didn't substitute bacon for vegetables like we ordered for the avocado toast and the coffee was comparable to dirty sewer water (no joke, it was horrible).

The staff was polite enough to apologize and comp the chicken and waffles, but still, the experience was just... painful. There seemed to be some serious lack of quality control on behalf of the team. It was my first time here, so I really wish we'd had a positive experience but oh well.

Food sounds great on the menu but was all mostly “meh”. Not bad but not great and not worth a drive. Definitely much better options in the area. Great location and nice atmosphere due to indoor /outdoor setup and a laid back vibe. Mainly disappointed the food was not WOW quality.

Amazing food! Simple atmosphere but perfect for an easy night out.

Excellent food and drinks!

Skuna salmon salad was delicious! Service was excellent. Environment was pleasant. Price was good for quality and quantity of fresh ingredients. Loved!!!

Such a lovely place with great food!
All of our dishes were amazing and beautifully decorated.
Service was great.
Overall we enjoyed everything.

Brought a friend from Japan for lunch. The salmon tacos were outstanding. The clam chowder was out of this world, making the lunch combo a great deal. Was disappointed they didn't offer a gluten free bread option for all the sandwiches. But if they did, I might not have had the combo above, which probably had gluten, but a little is ok for me occasionally.

Great service, great food, but way too loud.

Lovely staff, great location and amazing food! Def will go back to this cozy Hermosa spot!

The food was amazing, I loved the poke appetizer. The service was awesome, so friendly and attentive.

Excellent casual dining. Food 1st class. Bit cramped but great atmosphere. One not to miss. Book to ensure you get a table.

Small and quaint venue with a lovely al fresco dining experience.

Great food and excellent service

Went here for lunch. Like the option of ordering either a full sandwich or a half sandwich with soup or salad; also has option of sitting inside or on patio. Service was efficient. Pulled-pork half sandwich very tasty. Nice selection of local craft beers. Being on Pier Avenue, in Hermosa Beach, parking is always a challenge.

It was great! Awesome food!