Old Tony's
Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach
Restaurant in Redondo Beach, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Old Tony's is a practical Redondo Beach pier pick when the goal is casual waterfront energy, not a polished destination dinner. Lunch is the better call for ease; dinner works for groups that want a louder coastal setting. Cross-shop R/10 Social House, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, California Surf Club depending on mood.
About Old Tony's
Is Old Tony's worth choosing in Redondo Beach right now? It can be, if the goal is a casual stop in Redondo Beach and the known practical details fit your plan. Old Tony's has a casual dress code and daily hours beginning at 11:30 AM, with later closing on Fridays and Saturdays than on the rest of the week.
Pick the timing that fits the posted hours
Old Tony's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM. That makes it a practical Redondo Beach option for people planning around posted hours, though the best time to go depends on the kind of outing you want.
The practical case is simple: treat Old Tony's as a casual Redondo Beach choice, not as a venue to select for awards, formal service, or a specific menu promise. If your group mainly needs casual dress expectations and hours that work across the week, it can be a good candidate for your shortlist.
Who should choose it over another stop
Choose Old Tony's when the priority is a casual Redondo Beach outing and the posted hours line up with your schedule. If you are still comparing options, R/10 Social House, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Fun Fish Market & Restaurant are names to check before committing.
Groups should also think about the occasion. Old Tony's is best framed around casual dress and practical timing rather than a formal night out. California Surf Club and Riviera Mexican Cantina are other options to compare if you are deciding which setting best fits the group.
Use it as part of a simple Redondo Beach plan
The strongest way to use Old Tony's is as one stop in a relaxed Redondo Beach plan. Keep the rest of the schedule flexible and confirm the current hours before going. For broader planning, start with our full Redondo Beach restaurants guide, or use our full Redondo Beach bars guide if this is only the first stop. Travelers building a full weekend can also check our full Redondo Beach hotels guide and our full Redondo Beach experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 210 Fisherman s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website
- oldtonys.com
- Phone
- +13103741442
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Tony's reads like a familiar chapter of West Coast pier life: salt air, the low sound of water on pilings, and a dining room literally oriented toward the Pacific. The restaurant positions itself as a durable, workaday seafood house rather than a reinvention; its character comes from longevity and a family-friendly, place-based sensibility. The effect is quietly comforting — scenic and classic rather than flashy — where local memory and the physical presence of the harbour do most of the design work. Diners feel the coast first and the restaurant second, which is precisely the point.
Best For
This is a venue built for communal occasions: family dinners, casual hangouts, and celebratory meals where generous portions and shareable seafood matter more than a chef’s formal statement. The menu architecture—whole fish, shellfish towers, chowders and grilled preparations—supports group orders and convivial plates to pass around. Because the room keeps the Pacific in view, it also suits date nights that favor relaxed waterfront atmosphere over high-concept tasting menus. Old Tony’s is a reliable choice when the priority is scenery, familiarity and a sense of occasion.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the place’s strengths: order dishes that reflect traditional pier seafood abundance. Chowders and shellfish towers embody the restaurant’s communal approach, while grilled whole fish and straightforward preparations let the seafood speak. Signature items listed for the venue—Coconut Shrimp, Clam Chowder and Sea Bass—align with that menu logic, and the Mai Tai is noted among the signatures if you want a classic cocktail. If possible, request seating with a water sightline; the view is as much part of the experience as the food.
Venue details
Ambiance
Old-school nautical decor with brick, leather, nets, historic photos, and abundant windows offering stunning waterfront views and beach vibes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Mai Tai
- Coconut Shrimp
- Clam Chowder
- Sea Bass
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fun Fish Market & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- R/10 Social House, Notable alternative
- Riviera Mexican Cantina, Notable alternative
- Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- California Surf Club, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Old Tony's compares in Redondo Beach
Old Tony's is the choice for a classic pier meal with casual waterfront energy. Fun Fish Market & Restaurant and Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant are better fits when the group wants a fish-market style stop with the meal built around that format rather than a sit-down pier-room feel.
R/10 Social House is the stronger pick for a more current social setting, especially if drinks and group energy matter more than the pier nostalgia. California Surf Club is the cleaner cross-shop for a more composed coastal meal, while Old Tony's is easier to treat as a casual add-on to a waterfront day.
If the group is split on seafood, Riviera Mexican Cantina gives you a different lane in Redondo Beach. For easy booking and a familiar pier atmosphere, Old Tony's remains a sensible call; for a more specific food agenda, choose the peer that matches the occasion.
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Compare Old Tony's
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Old Tony's | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Fun Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| R/10 Social House | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Riviera Mexican Cantina | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| California Surf Club | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Old Tony's?
Keep it casual. Old Tony's in Redondo Beach has a casual dress code, the posted hours are 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 AM to 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
What are alternatives to Old Tony's?
Other options to compare include Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, California Surf Club, Fun Fish Market & Restaurant, Riviera Mexican Cantina, R/10 Social House. Choose based on the timing and occasion that best fit your group.
What time is better at Old Tony's?
Old Tony's opens at 11:30 AM every day, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Pick the time that best fits your Redondo Beach plan.
What should a first-timer know about Old Tony's?
Old Tony's is in Redondo Beach, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 11:30 AM. Confirm current hours before going, especially if you are planning around the later Friday or Saturday closing time.
Is Old Tony's good for solo dining?
Solo-dining features are not highlighted. If you are going alone, the most useful details are that Old Tony's is casual and keeps daily hours starting at 11:30 AM.
Is Old Tony's good for a special occasion?
Old Tony's is best considered for a casual Redondo Beach outing. If you want to compare other options for the occasion, look at California Surf Club, R/10 Social House, Riviera Mexican Cantina, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, or Fun Fish Market & Restaurant.
