Menu

Nelson's at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a diverse menu with options for everyone. From appetizers like Chips & Dip and Ahi Poke Bowl to Land and Sea selections like Nelson's Burger and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, every dish is crafted with care. The Soups & Salads section features tantalizing options like Mediterranean Quinoa & Kale Salad and Blackened Salmon Salad. Customer reviews rave about the stunning Pacific views and friendly staff, making dining at Nelson's a memorable experience. While some may find the food to be average, the overall ambiance and service make it a worthwhile visit. The outdoor seating with ocean views, happy hour specials, and delicious cocktails add to Nelson's charm. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to celebrate a special occasion, Nelson's has something for everyone.

Appetizers

Appetizers

Chips & Dip

Corn tortilla chips, salsa roja, guacamole

$18.00

Ceviche

Shrimp marinated in lemon and lime juices, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, and served with chips

$22.00

Ahi Poke Bowl

Fresh ahi tuna marinated in spicy ponzu sauce, rice cucumber, tobiko, sesame seeds, avocado, crispy wontons, spicy sriracha aioli

$27.00

Steamed Mussels & Sausage

Sautéed mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots calabrian chilies, andouille sausage, bell peppers, toasted sourdough bread

$26.00

Hot Bavarian Pretzel

Sweet beer mustard, cheese sauce

$20.00

Nelson's Nachos

Carne asada, corn tortilla chips, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole

$28.00

Calamari and Peppers

Calamari tossed with shishito peppers, tartar sauce cocktail sauce, lemon wedges

$23.00

Crispy Chicken Wings

Buffalo or dry, celery, carrots, ranch, blue cheese dip

$20.00

Nelson's Burger

Arugula, tomato, red onion, pickles, thousand island, brioche bun, choice of cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese. Served with side of french fries

$26.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, chipotle mayo, brioche bun. Served with side of french fries

$26.00

Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich

Skirt steak, chipotle mayo, arugula, tomato, provolone cheese, sourdough bread, crispy onions. Served with side of french fries

$28.00

Seared Ahi Tuna Sandwich

Togarashi, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, ponzu slaw, crispy wonton chips, sriracha aioli, radish sprouts. Served with side of french fries

$28.00

Connecticut Lobster Roll

Served hot or chilled. Connecticut lobster, clarified butter, lime juice, shallots toasted brioche roll. Served with side of french fries

$35.00

Fish and Chips

Beer battered fish, tartar sauce, lemon wedges. Served with side of french fries

$28.00

Garden Vegetable Green Curry (V)

Coconut green curry, romanesco, bell pepper, carrots, japanese eggplant, fresh herbs, shallot, sesame seeds, served over steamed short grain rice (veg)

$26.00

Mushroom Melt

Portobello mushroom, peppers, red onion, tomato vegan american cheese on sourdough (v) served with side of fries

$22.00

Land and Sea

Land and Sea

Soup & Salad

Soup & Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa & Kale Salad

Feta cheese, kalamata olives, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes cucumber sliced red onions, champagne vinaigrette (gf) (veg)

$22.00

Blackened Salmon Salad

Dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette (gf)

$28.00

Chopped Caesar Salad

Romaine, shaved parmesan, anchovies, garlic crouton, creamy caesar dressing

$22.00

Seafood Cobb

Shrimp, lobster, romaine, tomato, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, eggs, avocado, ranch dressing (gf)

$30.00

House Made Clam Chowder

$20.00

Swordfish Tacos

Grilled swordfish, pico cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortilla

$24.00

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne asada, melted provolone cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortilla

$24.00

Shrimp Tacos

Served grilled or crispy. Pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortillas

$25.00

Specialty Tacos

Specialty Tacos

Kids

Kids

Chicken Tenders

$14.00

Buttered Pasta

Parmesan cheese

$14.00

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

$14.00

Grilled Cheese

$14.00

Terranea Gelato Bar

$10.00

Key Lime Pie

Tart key lime, graham cracker crust, whipped cream

$14.00

Biscoff Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse, chantilly cream, 46% dark chocolate, plant-based cream, biscoff butter (v, gf)

$15.00

San Pedro Bar

Sea salt caramel bar, caramel and chocolate ganache swirl

$14.00

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Vanilla/nutella/strawberry

$14.00

S'mores Kit

$25.00

Dessert

Dessert

Barley, Hops & Malt

Barley, Hops & Malt

Rotating Hazy Ipa Smog City

Hazy ipa | 6.3%

$12.00

Calico Amber Ballast Point

American amber | 5.5%

$12.00

Inclined Ipa Santa Monica Brew Works

Ipa | 7%

$12.00

310 Blonde Santa Monica Brew Works

Blonde ale | 4.8%

$12.00

Modelo Modelo Especial

Mexican lager | 3.7%

$12.00

Rotating Handle

Ask your server

$12.00

West Coast Ipa Green Flash

American ipa | 7%

$10.00

Citrus Witbier Santa Monica Brew Works

Wheat ale | 5.3%

$10.00

Coors Light

American light lager | 4.2%

$10.00

Corona Extra

Mexican lager | 4.6%

$10.00

Pacifico Mexican Lager

Lager | 4.4%

$10.00

'805' Blonde Ale Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Blonde ale | 4.7%

$10.00

Sabre-Toothed Squirrel Smog City Brewing

Hoppy amber ale | 7%

$11.00

Coffee Porter Smog City Brewing

Coffee infused porter | 6%

$11.00

Heineken Zero 0. 0

Non-alcoholic

$10.00

Pink Mai Tai

Kuleana 'huihui' white rum, kuleana 'nanea' aged rum, giffard orgeat, campari, lime, mint terranea turns pink $1 for every cocktail sold will be donated to cancer support community south bay

$18.00

Bluffs Brambler

Tito's handmade vodka, chambord, simple syrup, lime juice, blackberries, mint

$20.00

Spicy Margarita

Tanteo jalapeño tequila, triple sec, agave, lime

$17.00

Grapefruit Hugo Spritz

Mionetto prosecco, st. Germain, grapefruit bitters, grapefruit juice

$20.00

Watermelon Refresher

Fords gin, watermelon puree, lime juice, triple sec

$18.00

Smokey Cider

Dos hombres mezcal, apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon simple syrup, sliced apple

$20.00

Terranea Sour

Buffalo trace bourbon, 7 cellars pinot noir, lemon juice, agave, fee foam

$20.00

The Reef Margarita

Tanteo blanco tequila, lime, orange, cucumber

$17.00

Texas Mule

Tito's handmade vodka, lime, mint, fever-tree ginger beer

$20.00

Hi-Tai'd

Kuleana rum, lime juice, simple syrup

$20.00

Sea Hunt Signatures

Sea Hunt Signatures

Non-Alcoholic Libations

Non-Alcoholic Libations

Tiki Colada

Three spirit social elixir, passion fruit puree, mango puree lemon juice, coconut cream

$18.00

Passion Iced Tea

Three spirit livener, passion fruit puree, iced tea, lemon

$18.00

19551 Prosecco, Mionetto 'Organic', D. O. C. , Mv, Veneto, Italy

$16.00

153 Brut, Domaine Chandon, Mv, California

$15.00

144 Brut Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label', Reims, France, Mv

$30.00

145 Brut Rose, Veuve Clicquot, Reims, France, Mv

$39.00

156 Brut Rose, Schramsberg, North Coast, Ca

$26.00

Sparkling Wine Champagne

Sparkling Wine Champagne

Riesling

Riesling

334 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

$16.00

326 Terlato, Fruili-Venezia Giulia, Italy

$16.00

325 Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy

$17.00

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

305 Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc

$17.00

30321 La Crema, Sonoma County, Ca

$16.00

209 Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian river valley, ca

$17.00

228 Catalina View, Palos Verdes, Ca

$17.00

2131 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, Ca

$24.00

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Rose

Rose

402 Whispering Angel, Provence, France

$17.00

417 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, Ca

$18.00

618 Catalina View, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca

$18.00

6105 7 Cellars "The Farm Collection" Monterey County, Ca

$15.00

61921 Nielson, Santa Barbara, Ca

$15.00

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Merlot

Merlot

5841 Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, Ca

$21.00

5532 7 Cellars "The Farm Collection" Monterey County, Ca

$15.00

5151 Daou, Paso Robles, Ca

$18.00

5396 Girard, Napa Valley, Ca

$21.00

519 Silver Palm, North Coast, Ca

$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Zinfandel

Zinfandel

6912 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, Ca

$19.00

Lemonade

$7.00

Black Iced Tea

$7.00

Arnold Palmer

$7.00

Soda

Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale

$7.00

Juice

Orange, pineapple, apple, cranberry

$7.00

Beverages

Beverages