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New American dishes & craft brews are the draw at this vibrant gastropub with a patio on the pier.
Hours
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| 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 |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 36 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (424) 383-1100
Website: https://bonapartebistro.com/
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Reviews
Sam Hosein
HUGE MISTAKE!!!
A friend recommended Cafe Bonaparte but we accidently ended up at Bonaparte Bistro instead. I’m not sure if they’re related.
The restaurant was kind of empty… That should’ve been a telltale sign of the reason…smh.
The location is great. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. However, the women’s restroom had a clogged toilet. We had to inform the staff about it.
They have plenty of indoor seating and a great outside patio with umbrellas for shade and nice view of the pier. But there are lots of flies.
There was no hostess to seat us so we walked in and eventually one waitress said we can sit anywhere we wanted.
The menu has lots of options. We missed the brunch by two minutes (ends at 3pm) waitress said no exceptions… No big deal…so we ordered from the lunch/dinner menu.
Got the Grilled veggie sandwich with a side of fries. It was ok… nothing special about it. Just a bunch of cheap mid quality veggies that are grilled and slapped between ciabatta.
Not sure why they charge $22 for it.
Also ordered The Pan Seared Branzino. It was also ok…nothing special about it. It was a bit dry and came with some dry potatoes and some mushy spinach. Again not sure why they charge $35.
Portions are adequate in size but lack flavor.
Service was mediocre.
IMO, for the amount they charge, you could easily get a much better quality meal elsewhere. The ingredients were meh and flavor was meh at best.
I would not recommend this restaurant.
… moreA friend recommended Cafe Bonaparte but we accidently ended up at Bonaparte Bistro instead. I’m not sure if they’re related.
The restaurant was kind of empty… That should’ve been a telltale sign of the reason…smh.
The location is great. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. However, the women’s restroom had a clogged toilet. We had to inform the staff about it.
They have plenty of indoor seating and a great outside patio with umbrellas for shade and nice view of the pier. But there are lots of flies.
There was no hostess to seat us so we walked in and eventually one waitress said we can sit anywhere we wanted.
The menu has lots of options. We missed the brunch by two minutes (ends at 3pm) waitress said no exceptions… No big deal…so we ordered from the lunch/dinner menu.
Got the Grilled veggie sandwich with a side of fries. It was ok… nothing special about it. Just a bunch of cheap mid quality veggies that are grilled and slapped between ciabatta.
Not sure why they charge $22 for it.
Also ordered The Pan Seared Branzino. It was also ok…nothing special about it. It was a bit dry and came with some dry potatoes and some mushy spinach. Again not sure why they charge $35.
Portions are adequate in size but lack flavor.
Service was mediocre.
IMO, for the amount they charge, you could easily get a much better quality meal elsewhere. The ingredients were meh and flavor was meh at best.
I would not recommend this restaurant.
Linda Suskie
We had a lovely dinner here: roast chicken and almond trout. (The plates look odd because we swapped veggies.) Good service too.
… moreAdam Kavka
The ratatouille and pasta were phenomenal. The grilled chicken was fine but not great.
Service was the best I’ve had in years. Unbelievably friendly and also very flexible.
Atmosphere was chill with lovely french music.
Portions were super generous. Literally had two leftover lunches.
… moreService was the best I’ve had in years. Unbelievably friendly and also very flexible.
Atmosphere was chill with lovely french music.
Portions were super generous. Literally had two leftover lunches.
Anastasiya Kopteva
Really, really spectacular experience. Owner was super sweet — great recs. Shared house hummus, and ordered French onion soup with a side of steak (turns out no one had done that yet, but it was a stellar pairing).
Capp was fluffy, house espresso martini had some seasonal spices, and creme brulee had great texture.
… moreCapp was fluffy, house espresso martini had some seasonal spices, and creme brulee had great texture.
Jadin Ruben
So this is a lovely restaurant on Hermosa Beach, while I was there I had the buffalo chicken wings.
What I thought set it apart from the other restaurants in the plaza was the atmosphere of there restaurant it was layed back with indoor and outdoor seating with a wide variety menu.
My server was very kind and let me wonder off to the other shops after I ordered, I left a map behind so she knew I would return.
The food was quick and very delicious, actually some of the best wings I have had they were hot from the oven and there buffalo sauce wasn’t to Firey just the right flavors too!
Overall I would give this restaurant a 9/10
The only reason why it’s not a 10/10 is because it seems like it would be difficult to get a wheelchair into the restaurant.
I only spent $15 which was very reasonable and left a nice tip for the service ☺️
They also get brownie points for having a Bike rack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
-Jadin from WI
… moreWhat I thought set it apart from the other restaurants in the plaza was the atmosphere of there restaurant it was layed back with indoor and outdoor seating with a wide variety menu.
My server was very kind and let me wonder off to the other shops after I ordered, I left a map behind so she knew I would return.
The food was quick and very delicious, actually some of the best wings I have had they were hot from the oven and there buffalo sauce wasn’t to Firey just the right flavors too!
Overall I would give this restaurant a 9/10
The only reason why it’s not a 10/10 is because it seems like it would be difficult to get a wheelchair into the restaurant.
I only spent $15 which was very reasonable and left a nice tip for the service ☺️
They also get brownie points for having a Bike rack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
-Jadin from WI
Love Von
Update: 2/23/2025:
5 Stars! **Updated review**
Had a good conversation with the manager, and felt very welcome to revisit my favorite Hermosa Beach restaurant. (The prior experience seemed to be miscommunication/signal crossing.) Had a wonderful experience!
Sat inside for the first time, and it was very comfortable, with a modern yet warm decor. My friend and I were delightfully surprised by the pita and hummus! It was so unexpected! The pita is huge and puffy, like a big puffer fish – so playful and fun! And the curry seasoned hummus – wow! Full of unexpected flavor. I don’t think any traditional hummus will ever satisfy me again. The almond trout was also very good. It isn’t the traditionally floured and pan fried almond trout. It’s was a nice thick cut, like Salmon, and came with a tasty caper sauce and green beans.
The staff are friendly, the bathroom is clean, and it’s at the beach. So glad to return to Bonaparte Bistro!
Update 1/30/2025
I’m so bummed to have to give this review. But given all of the glowing reviews I gave before, I have to be honest about the most recent, TERRIBLE experience I had, at what is now my FORMER favorite restaurant. I sent an email about the experience to give the manager/owner … anybody… an opportunity to clarify or at least, apologize. But it’s been almost a month with no reply . Google tells me that over 50k people have looked at one of my pictures of this place. So, I have to be as honest when it’s bad as when it was good.
The short version is that I wasn’t welcomed in the restaurant by the waiter/host and was told that it was closed on Saturday night at 6:30 pm. In fact, the seated customer waived me off and told the waiter to tell me they were closed. And the waiter did exactly that.
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!
People watching near the pier, with tasty food and a sangria in hand. I couldn’t ask for more!
… more5 Stars! **Updated review**
Had a good conversation with the manager, and felt very welcome to revisit my favorite Hermosa Beach restaurant. (The prior experience seemed to be miscommunication/signal crossing.) Had a wonderful experience!
Sat inside for the first time, and it was very comfortable, with a modern yet warm decor. My friend and I were delightfully surprised by the pita and hummus! It was so unexpected! The pita is huge and puffy, like a big puffer fish – so playful and fun! And the curry seasoned hummus – wow! Full of unexpected flavor. I don’t think any traditional hummus will ever satisfy me again. The almond trout was also very good. It isn’t the traditionally floured and pan fried almond trout. It’s was a nice thick cut, like Salmon, and came with a tasty caper sauce and green beans.
The staff are friendly, the bathroom is clean, and it’s at the beach. So glad to return to Bonaparte Bistro!
Update 1/30/2025
I’m so bummed to have to give this review. But given all of the glowing reviews I gave before, I have to be honest about the most recent, TERRIBLE experience I had, at what is now my FORMER favorite restaurant. I sent an email about the experience to give the manager/owner … anybody… an opportunity to clarify or at least, apologize. But it’s been almost a month with no reply . Google tells me that over 50k people have looked at one of my pictures of this place. So, I have to be as honest when it’s bad as when it was good.
The short version is that I wasn’t welcomed in the restaurant by the waiter/host and was told that it was closed on Saturday night at 6:30 pm. In fact, the seated customer waived me off and told the waiter to tell me they were closed. And the waiter did exactly that.
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!
People watching near the pier, with tasty food and a sangria in hand. I couldn’t ask for more!
Carla Hicklin
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!
… moreDebbie Hoffman
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!
… moreIt 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!
Meghan Lynch
Abby is our favorite waitress! I actually didn’t pick to go to this restaurant! My dog did! We were walking by and he went running up to her. He must be a great judge of character because she was So friendly and cheerful working the morning shift, she was a breathe of fresh air and we will definitely be back to visit!!!
… moreQ. “Keene” Korinth
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.
… moreNotably- 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.