Old Tony’s on the Redondo Beach Pier and the Fire Chief Cocktail
Walk the Redondo Beach Pier and look for the eight-sided room above the waterfront. That’s Top o’ Tony’s, the upstairs lounge at Tony’s on the Pier, better known as Old Tony’s. The restaurant’s Fire Chief cocktail and the shape of that room make a good starting point for an afternoon on the waterfront. Old Tony’s history
What is the Fire Chief?
The Fire Chief is Old Tony’s house take on a Mai Tai. If you’re going for the drink and the view, look for the stairs to Top o’ Tony’s. For a meal, check the dining room menu and hours before heading out. The restaurant lists separate hours for the dining room and cocktail lounge. Fire Chief on the menu · Old Tony’s menus and hours
Why the building is worth a look
From the pier, the angled windows make the upstairs lounge look almost like a lookout. The city’s historic resources evaluation describes an octagonal room added to the original restaurant and documents the mix of tiki-inspired gables and seaport details around the stairs and entrance. Before you head upstairs, take a moment to look back at the whole building from the promenade. Redondo Beach historic resources evaluation
A short Redondo Beach Pier visit
- Start at the pier. The Pier and Pier Plaza parking structure is at 100 W. Torrance Boulevard. Follow the posted payment instructions. Parking and directions
- Walk the horseshoe. Take the outer promenade for ocean views and look back toward Tony’s before you turn in. If you have time for a longer walk, head toward the Esplanade afterward. Redondo Pier visitor information
- Find Old Tony’s. The restaurant is at 210 Fisherman’s Wharf. The upstairs lounge and downstairs dining room are in the same building. Restaurant location
From the pier to the print
The Fire Chief cocktail, the upstairs lookout and the Redondo Beach waves come together in this illustration. Choose where you want the artwork printed. An independent California South Bay design.
