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Hermosa Beach Fish Shop

Hermosa Beach Fish Shop

719 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States

Fish • Tacos • Seafood • American


"The menu features two options: a build-your-own style, where you can select your fish, how you want it cooked, and how you'd like it presented—be it as a taco, salad, sandwich, or dinner plate—along with choosing your sides. They also offer a preset menu featuring popular seafood dishes like fish and chips, chowders, and poke. George warmly welcomed us as we mentioned it was our first visit. He recommended the fish platter, which includes an 8-ounce serving of fish plus two sides. I opted for the Red Snapper at $15.50, the lower-priced choice. I paired it with 6-grain rice and vegetables for my sides. Stephen chose the Mahi for $19.50, along with jasmine rice (which is a kind of sticky white rice) and a vinaigrette-based coleslaw instead of the typical creamy mayo. We also ordered a portion of the Fish Shop Shrimp, which consisted of six large shrimp seasoned with their special "fish shop" spices and served with a chipotle aioli. It had a nice kick but wasn't overly spicy—definitely a thumbs up at $9.50. Additionally, we couldn't resist getting a side of onion rings after spotting someone else's order, which looked delicious. The rings were large, lightly battered, and incredibly juicy; we were glad we made that choice. We also tried a "cup" of clam chowder, which turned out to be quite large. I noticed the "bowl" was massive, showcasing the generous portions served here. When our entrees arrived, the fish was juicy and tender. The servings were plentiful, and the sides—coleslaw and vegetables—were enough to comfortably share between two people. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our appetites, as we ended up taking home half of the chowder, some shrimp, onion rings, and vegetables. That became Stephen’s lunch for the following day! Overall, while seafood can be pricey, the portion sizes here make it worth it; you really get what you pay for with the ample food provided. Next time, I think I’ll share a plate with Stephen, or perhaps just go for a bowl of soup and share some onion rings—they were THAT good!"

Swan Terrace

Swan Terrace

5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464, United States

Grill • Seafood • Terrace • American


"No Regrets; and I'm persnickity !. In one word; Amazing. Seriously, if you are looking for outstanding service, staff, food, atmosphere and overall ambiance; look no further. It is a bit pricey, but keep in mind you are paying for high quality food that will not disappoint.<br/ <br/ We arrived last night (Tuesday for out 5:30 reservation. Nick and I met there after work (we were both in jeans and sweaters; underdressed but the Terrace was today's goal: . The staff was incredibly warm and inviting, extremely knowledgeable of their menu and procedures, and did not turn their nose up to our Groupon (Thanks Lauren! . It was our first time there and we will definitely be back. The Food: We started with a crab bisque that was delish. Sweet, creamy, hot bisque with LARGE chunks of fresh, sweet crab meat. Freshly baked, warm Olive bread and Asiago cheese bread served with a pretty rosette of room temp herb butter. (I could have made a meal of the soup and bread... YUM! . Nick had the smokey yet delicate and tender beef brisket with homemade mashed potatoes. I had the lobster ravioli's with 2 large shrimp and 1 large, perfectly seared scallop. I paired my dinner with a glass of house red cab sav; and Nick (so true to form ordered a Pitcher of Beer (which they kindly wrapped in a white linen~ it was actually really funny/cute . While I craved a selection from their (no doubt made from scratch desert menu; we could barely breathe. <br/ <br/ After we finished our wonderful meal, our expert server offered a relaxing visit to the lounge next door. We finished our beer, played a complimentary game of pool (billiards , watched the news, and departed.<br/ <br/ After Groupon for $40; our total bill (including a $17 tip =23% , was only $50. For the atmosphere, quality of food, exceptional warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff; this is hand's down one of the best experiences in Hampton Roads."