Watermans - Hermosa Beach, California

Rose

Weekday or weekend, Waterman’s on the Hermosa Beach Pier is always a vibe! The food and drinks are deliciously boozy, blending a perfect Hawaiian twist with that laid-back local surfer feel. Whether you’re craving a strong cocktail or a flavorful bite, they’ve got you covered.

The staff is the true heart of this place—Ryan, Ty, Hannah, Liv, Chris—EVERYONE is absolutely amazing, making every visit feel like a celebration. The energy here is unbeatable, and even if I didn’t live within walking distance, I’d still make it a regular spot anytime I’m in the South Bay.

Waterman’s is a must-visit for good vibes, great drinks, and unforgettable memories. 🌊🍹

Robert H.

Came in to catch a late game. Great place, cool vibe. The music is a lottle overpowering where it's hard to hear your party. The food was really good.. one real highlight is the salsa that comes with all meals. It is spicy, and I feel that it is lacking in most places that try and tone their salsa down.

Gotti S.

It was nice having live music while we ate dinner. Asked for mustard.. never got it. Ordered the quinoa burgers. Bland. No salt or seasonings. The menu said portobello mushrooms maybe they are incorporated into the patty. With quinoa, hummus, and some veggies, you really need seasonings and flavor. Everything tasted the same. The drink was really good.. spicy margarita.
Our server never came back to our table. We had to go inside to pay.

Kay K. P.

Good food and service. It’s a little loud to talk even in a group of four and also for my 3 year old but she enjoyed it anyways!

George N.

Nice place to have brunch and watch football. The breakfast burrito was fantastic. Nice people and fair prices.

Carla W.

Great food!! Such amazing service, thank you for your kindness and professionalism. Beautiful views. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Christopher M.

If you’re in Hermosa, at the beach or just looking for an impromptu dinner with a friend (like we were), there are a number of “bar food” choices on pier ave. I would leave Watermans off the list. The only reason to order food here is if you really needed to soak up the alcohol you just drank while sitting on the patio or watching a game.
Everything we order (Baja tacos, pulled pork sando, and ahi sandwich) were mediocre at best. The kid’s menu is limited (at best) and the cheese pizzas that showed up were not even frozen pizza quality.
The thing that bothered me was after we were obviously done eating, no one bothered to clear the table. Our server (who was pleasant but dealing with a rowdier table next to us) passed by multiple times without ever even asking. Finally, after I waved her down for a check, a buser (?) offered to take the plates away. Just kinda annoying.
As far as a place to get a beer, it’s no better or worse than most others in the same area, I just would go down the street to Brews Hall to eat.

Shaun S.

I give this place a 4.5, I had the poke appetizer. The fish and rice were good, but the wontons seemed a little stale. The seared ahi salad was really good and I enjoyed the fajitas. The atmosphere was great and a nice place to people watch and listen to good music. I would definitely come back!