Nelson's

Located inside the Terranea resort, Nelson's is our go-to place for a casual oceanview meal in PV especially if we are already staying at Terranea. We love their outdoor patio. They also have heat lamps that they turn on when it gets a bit too chilly. There's a cute little area with a fire pit as well. I recommend making reservations in advance on OpenTable. They do take some walk-ins but they're usually busy and there might be a bit of a wait. I always get their Connecticut lobster roll which is usually delicious... The last time I went though, it was a bit on the dry side. They were having a bit of an off day and understaffed. Their ceviche and calamari are a couple of their decent shareable appetizers. Wash it all down with an ice cold beer and it's *chef's kiss--perfection! There is also a kids menu. My daughter likes their buttered pasta (pappardelle noodles) which comes with fries. Service is usually excellent but the food can be a bit slow to come out if they're busy or understaffed in the kitchen. Overall, come for the ocean view and the al fresco dining. Doesn't get more California than this.

Dining at Nelson's is sad. One would expect dining at the restaurant would be as majestic as the grounds and atmosphere at Terranea. Sadly, this is not the case. Our party of 5 had lunch this weekend. The restaurant was very slow; several empty tables. This being said, the restaurant was filthy. The floor beneath our table and the adjacent table was covered in old food. The service was horrific and the food was flavorless. Our server dropped off the food and we never saw her again. I have dined at Nelson's countless times. I return for the atmosphere, never the food. This time it was so bad I was compelled to leave a review. Nelson's needs a revamping and more detailed management.

The food here is great. I made my reservations with my family through open table an had no problems when we came in. Parking here was no problem. I loved the chips and guac they had. Uniquely flavored and stands out from other places I've been too. The place inside is always clean and I've always loved the food. I love the views here as well. The pulled pork sando was really good too. Service is never a problem when I come in. Highly recommended.

This is my absolute favorite spot to grab drinks on a beautiful day out. I brought my best friend here for her birthday so we could take in the scenes and have a nice lunch. We were both craving sandwiches so she got a burger and I got the chicken sandwich. The burgers come with fries. We had zero complaints and they were cooked perfection. The flavor was really good and our waiter was friendly and quick. We walked around the resort for a little bit as well to take some photo opportunities while we were there as well. This place is never ever packed and it's such a hidden gem. They have really good food and great drinks as well.

If you're looking for a casual brunch with ocean views or are staying at Terranea, then Nelson's is an easy choice. My family and I had a reservation here for 11:30am on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Both indoor and covered outdoor seating is available but I'd recommend sitting outside to enjoy the ocean views. I ordered the green veggie curry (this is a vegetarian option although you can add chicken) and I really liked the coconut curry sauce. The pulled pork sandwich my dad had was a bit dry and the fries were overly salted, but overall it was still a decent meal. The clam chowder was creamy and quite filling despite the small serving size. Service was slow but as long as you're not in rush, it's all good. To see a reel of this spot, check on @dinewithshanelle on IG!

Whenever we stay at Terranea, Nelson's is a must! During our last visit, we ate there twice. The seafood Cobb is not only my favorite menu item, it's also my favorite salad among salads anywhere else! It's truly fantastic.The view at Nelson's can't be beat and the food is great. Service is usually really good as well. There is always a line though so reservations are highly recommended. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Although they have umbrellas, it can get pretty warm outdoors but I still recommend seating outside if possible.

This place was such a disappointment. Aside from the location, I can't find anything positive to say about it. Service was horrible. The food? I ordered a burger, it was the worst burger I ever tasted. The chicken sandwich made my wife violently sick, thank goodness for restrooms close by. Stay away from this place.

Im a bit torn on this review so please allow me to explain. Service and location are for sure 5 stars. The views and property are stunning and perfect for not just your meal but a stroll before or after. Our server was phenomenal. She even served up some history on the area which was fascinating.Food was a solid 3. I know it's a sports bar vibe but it I don't think that necessarily means compromising quality. It wasn't bad by any means it just wasn't great. Definitely some room for growth here. I'm always a fan of a smaller menu and improving the effort and quality of ingredients used. Drinks were a solid 4.With so many options for dining in SoCal I unfortunately wouldn't return to Nelson's but I would try another restaurant on the property since it's so stunning.

Nelson's was very enjoyable after a short walk from the resort over to the restaurant. Truly a hidden gem where you can see the cliffs surrounding the ocean and have an outstanding view for not an insane amount of money. Tons of cute dogs walking around and massive cactus to see. I'd come back any day. This place would be super romantic at night and we all loved the food. This is a great find

The service is .... Fine. It's a resort hotel and they have a lackadaisical sort of attitude- but relax. For example: They brought us the wrong tables check. And they sure were slow on everything . But ...chill ...Enjoy the view. Get a table by the railing. It will be windy. But the views are breathtaking. And that's why you come here The food is fine. You get the typical resort food experience. It's no better , or worse , than the other ocean view properties down in redondo king harbor. In fact , probably better It's mellower here and we come just to chill , have an adult beverage and relax