There’s a subtle sexiness to the décor at Palmilla. It starts even before you’re inside with the colored lights and mosaic designs on the exterior set an exotic and mysterious tone. You might invite the object of your affections to dine out there if the weather is pleasant and enjoy the play of light and shadow from the fire pit, or go within. There the low light provided by dozens of hanging lamps helps set the romantic mood and if you imbibe, the excellent tequila selection may assist with that. We won’t speculate about the effect of the chains hanging from the walls, because that sort of thing isn’t our business. What we do know is that whether you dine and drink inside or out, after dinner is over a moonlight walk by the beach is just steps away.
39 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 374-4440.
