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Nelson's

American Restaurant and Sports Bar$$$$
Rancho Palos Verdes
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  • Stars
    Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes
  • Tips
    Odile R.
    "Lobster roll and bier and best view ever!"(20 Tips)
    Lene.e ~.
    "Lobster roll and cucumber margarita are a WIN!"(6 Tips)
    Glen H.
    "Try the Bavarian Pretzel - Huge and delicious"(2 Tips)
    Charles M.
    "Nice fire pit."(3 Tips)
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  • Babette C.
    Babette CantonNovember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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
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  • Joseph D.heart icon on user image
    Joseph DileoJune 1, 2016
    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 N.
    Dallas NativeJune 24, 2012
    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.
  • Craig E.heart icon on user image
    Craig EisenbergSeptember 23, 2016
    Great place to take the kids!!! Sit outside the staff is awesome and is so accommodating I'll be back
  • Ayşem D.heart icon on user image
    Ayşem DFebruary 28, 2020
    Wonderful place delicious food and drinks. It has great ocean view from the garden
  • Baharehheart icon on user image
    BaharehDecember 21, 2015
    Perfect creamy Clam Chowder soup in a bread. The view is exceptionally beautiful for someone that does not live in California.
  • Taneshia C.
    Taneshia Carr-RayfordAugust 5, 2013
    Glad they ran out if clam chowder and lobster rolls because the crab cake sliders were the bomb. Ask for extra Cajun roumalade sauce.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillMay 30, 2015
    A good place to catch the game and relax after a long conference day. You also cannot top the view at sunset.
  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KOctober 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Cassie U.heart icon on user image
    Cassie UttNovember 24, 2016
    Amazing views! The food was good but the location is fantastic.
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannFebruary 24, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • LA Weekly
    LA WeeklyJune 19, 2015
    If you're craving a lobster roll outside of New England, go to Nelson's. Read more
  • JamJam B.heart icon on user image
    JamJam BOctober 26, 2015
    great view! be sure to get a table outside by the edge. dog friendly!
  • A D.heart icon on user image
    A DuffautFebruary 9, 2014
    Sit at the bar at sunset and order The Reef. Cazadores repossdo, lime, cucumber and OJ
  • Angela R.heart icon on user image
    Angela Rice ♒February 1, 2014
    I'd go back just for the Pretzel! Fish tacos and the view are great.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolJanuary 16, 2021
    Lobster roll and bier and best view ever!
  • Edwina M.
    Edwina MossettAugust 5, 2013
    Great view. Perfect Socal experience on a warm summer day.
  • kaveh m.heart icon on user image
    kaveh mehrabaniDecember 29, 2016
    Nice view, delicious foods, good service.
  • Bill A.
    Bill AtwoodJuly 18, 2010
    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...
  • Christine T.
    Christine TranFebruary 15, 2011
    AWESOMENESS!!!!! Gorgeous oceanview of RPV and Catalina. Delicious food. Be sure to request for outside seating :0)
  • Chris B.
    Chris BruceSeptember 30, 2012
    Awesome views and the food is amazing. Try the bavarian pretzels, delicious!
  • Lene.e ~.heart icon on user image
    Lene.e ~~July 9, 2021
    Lobster roll and cucumber margarita are a WIN!
  • Joey L.
    Joey LNovember 1, 2011
    Relaxing place with a great view. Bring your dog and enjoy yourself!
  • Casey B.
    Casey BarnettJune 1, 2012
    Get a mix of the regular and sweet potato fries with any sandwich
  • courtney s.heart icon on user image
    courtney schielaNovember 25, 2014
    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.
  • Antony O.heart icon on user image
    Antony OApril 4, 2022
    The views! The chills, the thrills!
  • Nick A.
    Nick AlonsoJanuary 3, 2012
    The pull pork or fish tacos are excellent! And have a beer 2
  • Chris C.
    Chris CaldwellJune 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Come to Nelson's and check out the whale spotting bell while you sip on a cucumber margarita.
  • Glen H.
    Glen HastingsAugust 5, 2013
    Try the Bavarian Pretzel - Huge and delicious
  • Jason M.
    Jason ManasseDecember 26, 2012
    Great view and good food. Cocktails are great.
  • Tommi I.
    Tommi ItenNovember 12, 2012
    Service is great now. Try the crab cake sliders.
  • Heseon P.
    Heseon ParkApril 8, 2012
    steamed manila clams, fish tacos, amber ale, and the most stunning view...
  • Pat M.
    Pat MossMay 2, 2010
    Great view, and quality food and service. Take a loved one here for a great casual lunch.
  • Edwina M.
    Edwina MossettAugust 5, 2013
    The Primadonna cocktail is fabulously refreshing. Cheers!
  • N. B.
    N. B.February 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The cucumber vodka bloody Mary is interesting and great. The pom margarita is delicious too.
  • Taneshia C.
    Taneshia Carr-RayfordAugust 5, 2013
    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.
  • A D.heart icon on user image
    A DuffautAugust 24, 2014
    The Saturday summer music is awesome.
  • Sophia W.
    Sophia WilliamsAugust 16, 2015
    Lobster Roll is Great!
  • David C.
    David CorteseDecember 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Ryan C.heart icon on user image
    Ryan C.September 27, 2014
    $5 pints on Wednesday
  • Corey G.
    Corey GrahamMarch 24, 2011
    Probably one of if not the most relaxing place in the world to have lunch!!
  • Dave S.
    Dave SliozisAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    All I need to say to you is Loaded Country Style Waffle Fries and a view of the ocean. Possibly Heaven.
  • Terranea R.
    Terranea ResortJune 15, 2012
    Nelson's has a Free Summer Concert series Fri & Sat from 5-9 PM through September 2, 2012!
  • David K.
    David KleinMarch 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Arrogant Bastard on tap on a cliff; order the giant hot pretzel and sit out by the firepit.
  • Paul S.
    Paul SchmidtAugust 11, 2019
    Food is mediocre, service SUCKS, but it’s a great view.
  • Dave R.
    Dave RApril 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Stone IPA on tap.
  • Jennifer P.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer PszybylskiMarch 29, 2015
    Great view, the food is ok.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SimmonsSeptember 18, 2010
    Sit outside by the water and you can see whales breaching right offshore
  • Casey B.
    Casey BarnettJune 1, 2012
    Home of the $9 giant pretzel
  • Joshua T.
    Joshua TarioJune 11, 2011
    Shrimp Tacos are wonderful
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