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Nelson's
American Restaurant and Sports Bar$$$$
Rancho Palos Verdes
Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes
"Whale watching while enjoying lobster tacos and a martini.!"(3 Tips)
"Lobster roll and bier and best view ever!"(20 Tips)
"Lobster roll and cucumber margarita are a WIN!"(6 Tips)
"Try the Bavarian Pretzel - Huge and delicious"(2 Tips)
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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 DileoJune 1, 2016The 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 NativeJune 24, 2012Definitely 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 DFebruary 28, 2020Wonderful place delicious food and drinks. It has great ocean view from the garden
Craig EisenbergSeptember 23, 2016Great place to take the kids!!! Sit outside the staff is awesome and is so accommodating I'll be back
Ricky SherrillMay 30, 2015A good place to catch the game and relax after a long conference day. You also cannot top the view at sunset.
BaharehDecember 21, 2015Perfect creamy Clam Chowder soup in a bread. The view is exceptionally beautiful for someone that does not live in California.
Taneshia Carr-RayfordAugust 5, 2013Glad they ran out if clam chowder and lobster rolls because the crab cake sliders were the bomb. Ask for extra Cajun roumalade sauce.
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.
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.
A DuffautFebruary 9, 2014Sit at the bar at sunset and order The Reef. Cazadores repossdo, lime, cucumber and OJ
Bill AtwoodJuly 18, 2010Valet 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...
Chris BruceSeptember 30, 2012Awesome views and the food is amazing. Try the bavarian pretzels, delicious!
Christine TranFebruary 15, 2011AWESOMENESS!!!!! Gorgeous oceanview of RPV and Catalina. Delicious food. Be sure to request for outside seating :0)
Come to Nelson's and check out the whale spotting bell while you sip on a cucumber margarita.
Terranea ResortJune 15, 2012Nelson's has a Free Summer Concert series Fri & Sat from 5-9 PM through September 2, 2012!
courtney schielaNovember 25, 2014Good 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.
Corey GrahamMarch 24, 2011Probably one of if not the most relaxing place in the world to have lunch!!
All I need to say to you is Loaded Country Style Waffle Fries and a view of the ocean. Possibly Heaven.
Pat MossMay 2, 2010Great view, and quality food and service. Take a loved one here for a great casual lunch.- Taneshia Carr-RayfordAugust 5, 2013Sucks!!! 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.
The cucumber vodka bloody Mary is interesting and great. The pom margarita is delicious too.
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.
Arrogant Bastard on tap on a cliff; order the giant hot pretzel and sit out by the firepit.
Chris SimmonsSeptember 18, 2010Sit outside by the water and you can see whales breaching right offshore
Daphne FujisawaMarch 15, 2010Go to Nelsons and order a burger. The best burger I've had in a long time!
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Nelson's
100 Terranea Way (at Palos Verdes Dr S)
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
United States
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
United States
At: Terranea Resort
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
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(310) 265-2836
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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