Attagirl, the vibrant new Hermosa Beach spot from Chefs David LeFevre and Alice Mai, serves up fresh California Mediterranean bites in a lively coastal setting.
"The team behind Fishing With Dynamite and Ryla has debuted their new Mediterranean-ish concept in Hermosa Beach, housed in a bright coral-colored building a block from the pier. Attagirl's menu covers a lot of ground with pitas and dips, mezze like cauliflower falafel and seafood tartines, wood-grilled skewers, and larger plates like chicken tagine. The cocktail list—featuring jokey names like Shark Repellant” and “Oh You Fancy Huh”—looks intriguing, too. We recently visited Attagirl and added it to the Hit List." - cathy park
"Squint and you might assume Attagirl follows the same formula as every other clubby new Mediterranean restaurant of the moment: wicker basket lamps, a dash of house music, and a mishmash of mezze that spans (one too many?) cultures. But there’s a crucial difference, and it’s that this spot from the Ryla people next to the Hermosa Pier does it better than everyone else. The smoky kebabs grilled over oak in the parking lot are a highlight—the beef one puts the tender in tenderloin—and great for anchoring a breezy dinner of small plates, like spicy lamb meatballs and phyllo spinach pie with lemony bechamel. Cocktails plus dips plus Whitney Houston remixes equals a fun night. The math checks out." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park, garrett snyder, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, sylvio martins, cathy park, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park, cathy park, brant cox, sylvio martins, sylvio martins, sylvio
"Squint and you might assume Attagirl follows the same formula as every other clubby new Mediterranean restaurant of the moment: wicker basket lamps, a dash of house music, and a mishmash of mezze that spans (one too many?) cultures. But there’s a crucial difference, and it’s that this spot from the Ryla and Fishing With Dynamite people next to the Hermosa Pier does it better than everyone else. The smoky kebabs grilled over oak in the parking lot are a highlight—the beef one puts the tender in tenderloin—and great for anchoring a breezy dinner of small plates, like spicy lamb meatballs and phyllo spinach pie with lemony bechamel. Cocktails plus dips plus Whitney Houston remixes equals a fun night. The math checks out." - Sylvio Martins
"Chef David LeFevre and Simms Restaurant Group are opening Attagirl in Hermosa Beach, featuring a California Mediterranean menu by Alice Mai. The restaurant will offer coastal Mediterranean influences, handmade pasta, fresh-baked pita, and classic mezze. Located in the former Dia de Campo space, it shares a parking lot with Ryla. The design reflects a beachy vibe with bright colors, accommodating around 100 diners with a section for private dining." - Matthew Kang
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