Mexican over $10: Palmilla Cocina y Tequila Our readers show an adventurous streak this year, selecting the most modern Mexican restaurant in the South Bay. The menu Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Tapas/appetizers, Mediterranean: Mediterraneo Small-plate dining is a tradition around the world. Danes with their smorgasbord, Turks with their meze and Indonesians with rijsttafel Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Burgers: Simmzy’s It is an odd bit of marketing that Simmzy’s menu and website call the place a pub, but it does Richard Foss March 24, 2014
French: Dominique’s Kitchen There was a time when French food in the South Bay was complex, expensive and not very good. For proof Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Barbecue Ethnic: Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ Bar and Grill Brazilian barbecue is very simple when compared to the American variety. Rather than a spicy rub complemented with a sauce, Richard Foss March 24, 2014
American Barbecue: Lucille’s Smokehouse The favorite restaurant for Southern barbecue among readers of this coast-oriented publication is miles inland. Lucille’s is decorated like a Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Crepe: Crème de la Crepe This mini-chain is one of the great success stories of the South Bay. It started with one location in Hermosa Richard Foss March 24, 2014
American Contemporary, Brunch over $15: MB Post Contemporary is defined as “ belonging to or occurring in the present,” and it’s hard to find a better example Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Italian Over $20, Wine List: Bottle Inn One of the errors some people make is thinking that for a restaurant to have a great wine list, it Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Yogurt Shop: Yogurtland Yogurtland Opened its doors in California in 2006 and has set itself apart from chains like Pinkberry with a focus Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014
Independent Coffee House: Java Man Located in the heart of Hermosa Beach, Java Man Coffee House has been waking up South Bay residents with their Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014
Omelet: Martha’s 22nd Street Grill Best Omelet Breakfast at Martha’s is the quintessential California beachside morning. Sidewalk tables are covered with big, colorful umbrellas and Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014
Best Deli: Ashley’s Deli For over 15 years Ashley’s Deli has been serving up sandwiches and suntan lotion to hungry and sunburned beach goers. Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014
Sandwich: Mickey’s Italian Delicatessen and Liquor Store Mickey’s Italian Delicatessen and Liquor store has been a must stop spot since 1953 for boaters on their way to Kevin Cody March 24, 2014
Sports Bar Food: Sharkeez Since its re-opening in 2008 after a 2006 fire destroyed the restaurant, Sharkeez has been catering to the sports-crazed South Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014
Sports Bar: Charlie’s “We’re a family restaurant with a Cheers attitude, where everyone knows or get to know each other,” said Charlie’s night Easy Reader Staff March 24, 2014