Comedy & Magic Club – It is high praise to say that the menu at the Comedy & Magic club looks a lot like the menu at a typical high-end restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Of course, the other restaurants in Hermosa aren’t also presenting world-class variety shows in the same venue. It is a sign of integrity that this place puts the effort, creativity, and expense into creating innovative meals from quality ingredients – you can get a nicely done simple steak or pasta, but also something interesting like Merlot-braised short ribs, artichoke ravioli, or a steak salad in Thai chili dressing. The prices are modest for the quality and portions, and it helps make a great evening’s entertainment into a first class experience.
Comedy & Magic: 1018 Hermosa Ave., HB. (310) 372-1193. www.comedyandmagicclub.com
Runner-up: Saint Rocke: 142 PCH, HB. (310) 372-0035.
