Tony's on the Pier (also sometimes called "Old Tony's") was opened by Anthony A. Trutanich, a World War II veteran and former San Pedro fisherman, on Redondo Beach's Fisherman's Wharf in 1952. Tony's started out as a simple shack, expanding the dining room in 1961, and adding a crow's nest-like bar on top of the building in 1965.

The restaurant has open-air sliding windows opening out to waterside views, and the bar in particular has stunning 360-degree views around Palos Verdes and out over the Pacific Ocean.

Tony's decor is nautical rather than tiki, but the preserved midcentury furnishings, fishnet-covered ceilings and large fish floats will make Polynesian Pop lovers feel right at home. They serve a Mai Tai that comes in a souvenir glass.

Comments

mindamatt

July 6, 2015, 11:07 PM

fantastic mai tai, and the food was delicious. the waves crashing against the pilings adding to the wild natural feeling and seeing the waves rush by while eating is awesome

DoktorTiki

DoktorTiki has visited Tony's on the Pier.

July 20, 2013, 3:20 PM

Very old school, great views and location, big menu, fair drinks. Everyone enjoyed themselves and will come again.

TikiCheri

TikiCheri is a semi-regular at Tony's on the Pier.

January 3, 2012, 11:57 AM

They make their Mai Tai's like they do in Hawaii...without grenadine and with crushed ice. A proper Mai Tai should never be really sweet. YUM! Great ocean/pier views too