Nelson's

For resort guests and locals, Nelson's is the place to enjoy fresh California comfort cuisine, delicious microbrews and spectacular sunsets. With a view of the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Catalina Island, Nelson's offers one of the most scenic locations to enjoy a meal or drinks in a casual setting

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Address

100 Terranea Way (at Palos Verdes Dr S) Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 62


Keywords:

scenic views whale pretzels good for dates good for groups cucumber margaritas casual fire pits sandwiches outdoor seating bar happy hour music lunch brunch food meats dinner good for special occasions liquor parking
Babette Canton

It's the middle of November and the sunny breeze make this an incredible afternoon for lunch . Dog friendly patio near firepit . Catch the free shuttle (golf cart) at Sea Beans Cafe . It's a quite a walk

Joseph Dileo

The food is always wonderful, and the service is top shelf .! Whale watching while enjoying lobster tacos and a martini .! Highly recommend you check it out! You'll thank me later!

Dallas Native

Definitely sit outside. Ask for Ty (Tyhefe). Get a Creamsicle w/a splash of pineapple ; it's awesome. Sweet potato fries w/Sriacha aioli is addicting. Great ahi & beef burgers .

Ayşem D

Wonderful place delicious food and drinks. It has great ocean view from the garden

Craig Eisenberg

Great place to take the kids!!! Sit outside the staff is awesome and is so accommodating I'll be back

Ricky Sherrill

A good place to catch the game and relax after a long conference day. You also cannot top the view at sunset .

Bahareh

Perfect creamy Clam Chowder soup in a bread . The view is exceptionally beautiful for someone that does not live in California.

Taneshia Carr-Rayford

Glad they ran out if clam chowder and lobster rolls because the crab cake sliders were the bomb. Ask for extra Cajun roumalade sauce.

Cassie Utt

Amazing views ! The food was good but the location is fantastic.

JamJam B

great view ! be sure to get a table outside by the edge. dog friendly !

LA Weekly

If you're craving a lobster roll outside of New England, go to Nelson's. Read more

eric bornemann

Food is so/so, but the view will make you weep. Especially when you can see to Catalina. Make sure you come early and sit outside.

Edwina Mossett

Great view . Perfect Socal experience on a warm summer day.

Rachel K

It is always about the view here, not the food or drinks. The cocktails are average at best (and $15 each), but the sunset cannot be beat.

Odile Roujol

Lobster roll and bier and best view ever!

kaveh mehrabani

Nice view , delicious foods, good service .

A Duffaut

Sit at the bar at sunset and order The Reef. Cazadores repossdo, lime , cucumber and OJ

Bill Atwood

Valet park at the hotel entrance and take a shuttle down to Nelson's costs $5 plus a tip for the shuttle driver... beats walking up the hill at the end of the night and then trying to find your car...

Angela Rice ♒

I'd go back just for the Pretzel ! Fish tacos and the view are great.

Chris Bruce

Awesome views and the food is amazing. Try the bavarian pretzels , delicious!

Christine Tran

AWESOMENESS!!!!! Gorgeous oceanview of RPV and Catalina. Delicious food. Be sure to request for outside seating :0)

Lene.e ~~

Lobster roll and cucumber margarita are a WIN!

Chris Caldwell

Come to Nelson's and check out the whale spotting bell while you sip on a cucumber margarita .

Antony O

The views ! The chills, the thrills!

Jason Manasse

Great view and good food. Cocktails are great.

Heseon Park

steamed manila clams , fish tacos , amber ale , and the most stunning view ...

Glen Hastings

Try the Bavarian Pretzel - Huge and delicious

Edwina Mossett

The Primadonna cocktail is fabulously refreshing. Cheers!

Casey Barnett

Get a mix of the regular and sweet potato fries with any sandwich

Joey L

Relaxing place with a great view . Bring your dog and enjoy yourself!

Tommi Iten

Service is great now. Try the crab cake sliders .

A Duffaut

The Saturday summer music is awesome.

Nick Alonso

The pull pork or fish tacos are excellent! And have a beer 2

Sophia Williams

Lobster Roll is Great!

Terranea Resort

Nelson's has a Free Summer Concert series Fri & Sat from 5-9 PM through September 2, 2012!

courtney schiela

Good was good but the service was so-so. We sat waiting for a waiter for 30 minutes. And we have even asked for a waitress after 15 minutes.

Ryan C.

$5 pints on Wednesday

Corey Graham

Probably one of if not the most relaxing place in the world to have lunch !!

Dave Sliozis

All I need to say to you is Loaded Country Style Waffle Fries and a view of the ocean. Possibly Heaven.

Pat Moss

Great view , and quality food and service. Take a loved one here for a great casual lunch .

Taneshia Carr-Rayford

Sucks!!! It's cold outside. The 3 heaters don't help and they're out if clam chowder and lobster rolls . We might as well order dominoes to the room.

Jennifer Pszybylski

Great view , the food is ok.

N. B.

The cucumber vodka bloody Mary is interesting and great. The pom margarita is delicious too.

David Cortese

Used to enjoy coming here until 30-60 minute waits became the norm - even when there are a ton of empty tables inside and out. Disappointing.

David Klein

Arrogant Bastard on tap on a cliff; order the giant hot pretzel and sit out by the firepit .

Chris Simmons

Sit outside by the water and you can see whales breaching right offshore

Paul Schmidt

Food is mediocre, service SUCKS, but it’s a great view .

Casey Barnett

Home of the $9 giant pretzel

Daphne Fujisawa

Go to Nelsons and order a burger . The best burger I've had in a long time!

Dave R

Stone IPA on tap .

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