This is my second time ordering take out at this establishment and hands down the best !!! All the…read moreflavors are on point and I'd ordered the meat combo for two It was the perfect. I loved this place I can't wait to come back !! The service is great I have ate in store and picked up to take home both good service. The ambiance is good I like the place but don't be fooled the place get a lot of traction

Al Hamra Kabob Grill is a restaurant run by a Pakistani owner, specializing in kebabs and grilled…read moremeats inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu also features traditional Pakistani, Persian, and Arabic dishes, such as Beef Nihari and Haleem. After several visits, here are my thoughts on some of their grilled meats and desserts. Beef Kofta - 3/5. The kofta was a bit dry and tough. I wish it had more fat and seasoning to make it juicier and more flavorful. The grilling is also somewhat inconsistent--sometimes the kofta comes out beautifully browned, while other times it's over-charred. Grilled Fish - 4/5. This is easily my favorite item on the menu and, in my opinion, their best dish. The fish is seasoned just enough to enhance its natural flavor without overpowering it. It's grilled very well, developing a beautiful golden-brown crust while remaining moist and tender inside. Beef Shish Kebab - 3.5/5. The quality of the beef is decent, especially considering the price. Given the cut of meat they use, they've done a commendable job with the grilling. The beef has a solid seasoning base and a nice sear with just enough char to add flavor without becoming overly smoky. It's reasonably tender, though I wish it retained a bit more juiciness. Chicken Shish Kebab - 3.5/5. Very similar to the beef shish kebab. It has good flavor and is grilled well, but it could benefit from being a little juicier. Gyro - 2/5. Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment. The gyro meat on the vertical spit often appears to be rotating without enough heat to properly caramelize and crisp the exterior. As a result, the meat comes across as dry, rubbery, and lacking the rich roasted flavor that makes a great gyro. Kunafa (Knafeh) - 3/5. This dessert has both strengths and weaknesses. The cheese filling has a pleasant, slightly salty flavor and a creamy texture, and I appreciate that it isn't overly sweet. However, the syrup is underwhelming. A good kunafa should be generously coated with a fragrant sugar syrup - ideally infused with rose water or orange blossom water - to provide sweetness and aroma. I also wish the kataifi, the shredded pastry dough, were crispier and lighter to create a better contrast with the gooey cheese filling. Overall, Al Hamra Kabob Grill is one of the better places to enjoy Middle Eastern-style grilled dishes in the South Bay. While a few menu items could be improved, the grilled fish stands out as excellent, and the shish kebabs are solid choices. The owner is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm, neighborhood atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. It's not perfect, but it's a restaurant I enjoy visiting from time to time and one I'd recommend if you're craving grilled Middle Eastern flavors.

I didn't get to take a pic of our food cause we're so hungry lol, but my gf and I loved this place!…read moreI got the 2 eggs any style option (over easy) with bacon and it was delicious. The home fries had onions and we both ate it with their hot sauce, which was light, fresh and flavorful! She got the banana hot cakes and said they were fluffy with just the right amount of banana. Everyone working was friendly, kind, and attentive. The young boy working was so sweet and we loved the cozy ambience and artwork on the walls. Will definitely come again next time we're in Redondo :)

I love this little hole in the wall! The service is always amazing and attentive--it's super cute…read morewhen they let the kids help out with service too. You can tell they have a lot of fun doing it! If you're claustrophobic, this place probably isn't for you. The name says it all, "Cozy Cafe" is COZY. There's a half-round counter inside and that's it. Snuggle up, yo. If you can't hang, there's a bit of outdoor seating, but that's pretty cozy too. Everything I've ordered here is delicious, and I end up clearing my whole plate. The shining star is their huevos rancheros, of course. Even if you don't order that, make sure that with whatever you order, you ask for the green salsa they make in-house. I could eat an entire bowl of that just by itself. It is so freakin good, and better than any green salsa anywhere, ever. And yes, I really mean that.

I have dined at Petros a number of times and have been to events there as well and always loved it…read more I actually hosted an event for 21 last night and to say it was amazing would be a vast understatement! Ashley did an incredible job and curated an amazing menu. The presentation was also fantastic. Countless guests cannot wait to go back to Petros and enjoy the amazing location, food, and service. Thank you to Ashley and the staff for making the night incredible! Everyone at work today is still talking about the amazing food!!

Dinner in Manhattan Beach with a friend who lives in the area. She recommended this spot and I have…read morenever been so we decided to grab dinner here. What we ordered: Dip spread - Tasty, must get if you love dips! Sea bass - Delicious also a great item if you are a sea bass fan! Full chicken parmesan- if you love bold flavor this is the one for you. Also, we shared all of this between us and we had a little leftover. A cool spot and we sat in the patio area and it was nice and cozy! Overall if you are in this area I feel like this is a good spot for a cute date night or going out with friends. Service was fast and the people are chill.

This gorgeous restaurant only one block from the ocean has fresh amazing Mediterranean food. Their…read moreSalmon Pesto Panini is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had: fresh, premium salmon; fresh veggies and pesto; mozzarella cheese; all wrapped in a fresh pita from a local bakery. Large portions with a delicious fresh side salad. I love it! I order it every time; I can't resist it! The owner and his staff are all so kind and welcoming. They make you feel like family. The restaurant itself is stunningly beautiful, too.

Meat is excellent. Service was severely lacking…read more I was treated strangely for asking for a side of mast-o-musir (yogurt and shallots, which was very good) and actual soft lavash rather than the crispy bread to go with my $40 lamb kabob. I had to ask again before actually getting them; the first time, I was told to share the tiny side someone else at my table had received. The rice also wasn't very good and, in my opinion, wasn't how Persian rice should be. The restaurant was extremely hot as well, with no air conditioning and only limited fans. I love Persian food, and the meat itself was genuinely excellent, so I could see getting takeout here. But based on the service, sides, rice, and overall comfort, I wouldn't recommend dining in.

Been coming to Pita Cafe for a while now and the experience is always consistently good. The staff…read moreis very friendly, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable every time we come in. I own a business nearby and come here regularly for lunch when I need a quick bite. Service is fast, the food is always fresh, and it's perfect if you're in a rush but still want something filling and good quality. Their chicken kebob and chicken shawarma are both really good, the chicken pita wraps are always solid, and the Greek salad is fresh and well balanced. You can tell they take pride in both the quality of the food and the customer service. Overall, great local Mediterranean spot in the South Bay and definitely worth checking out.

I have been here twice now to dine in, and I am telling you if you want a quick and better for you…read moremeal, you have to check this place out! I order falafel and it comes with a delicious side salad. All the vegetables on the salad and in the wrap are really fresh and crispy. I love that they split up the wraps into two so you can take the other one home if you can't eat it on one day. I love that the falafel is not dry and the sauces and salad dressing are delicious, but still let the ingredients speak for themselves. They have lots of clean, comfortable seating inside or outside. There is free parking in the back. My next mission is to go in and try something new. Hopefully I will see you there!

I love this place! It's reasonably priced a really good! I prefer Al Hamra more, but this food…read moreis good. The basic Kobideh is filling and tasty! I stay away from the non Mediterranean items. Meats that have been sitting in steam table trays for hours should come with disclaimers. I don't hold it against them. You can place an order, go shopping and generally, your order be done at the conclusion of shopping. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

The barbecue here is really good! Cooked to perfection! Meat is smok3d really well. Sid3 items are…read morejust ok.

Me and my husband had a dinner date there just now. .Loved it! Very Yummy and fresh! Great service…read moretoo!

For starters the food was amazing I got the Caesar fries the amount of food that I got was perfect…read moreit was fresh and fantastic. The service was amazing the employees were very friendly and made me feel at home. I really liked the inside and I got to see all the things they have accomplished and see where it originated from. I would have taken a photo but I was hungry

Hands-down, this is the best Mediterranean-based cuisine restaurant in the South Bay, if not all of…read moreLA. I wanted to follow up my very short review that I wrote about this restaurant over a decade ago as I have continued to frequent this restaurant and I have always enjoyed their food. What they offer here is a really nice selection of Mediterranean-based cuisine. They always use the best ingredients, and the food always arrives with a great presentation. Mostly, the food here tastes very-very good. And, isn't that the right reason you actually go to a restaurant in the first place? This is a family-owned and operated business. From this, you can really tell that everybody who works here really cares about the restaurant and the customers. Thus, it's always a great dining experience. Their menu offers a really nice selection of everything from gyro's to kebabs onto salads and the like. There's a really nice choice of both entrées and side dishes for you to choose from. The one thing I will say about this establishment, and this is certainly not a criticism, but whenever you eat here, they always keep the food coming. Whether it is the pita chips, the pita bread, the whatever, when you leave here you are going to be very-very full. This restaurant is located just off of Hawthorne Boulevard and a block from PCH. Thus, it's very easy to find. In terms of parking they have a parking lot over to one side of the building. You could always find a spot there. They also have a number of spots on the street, in front of the restaurant. This is where I always prefer to park. Easy in, easy out. Overall, if you're looking for some great Mediterranean-based food, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed.

Food was great, a bit different than other Middle Eastern places but delicious…read more Service was outstanding, from the nicest owner to the staff. We ordered the lunch specials, the steak kabobs. I ordered extra salad instead of the rice. The baklava was delicious! It's a very welcoming atmosphere, almost feels like you are a guest at a nicely decorated house.

The King Mediterraneano lives up to its name! This spot is an absolute gem and a must try! It's a…read morewalk‑up counter with outdoor seating, but don't let the casual setup fool you - the food is phenomenal. Portions are huge (one plate is enough for 2 ppl), packed with flavor, and clearly made with care. You definitely get more than your money's worth. The owners are incredibly friendly, the kind of people who make you feel welcome the moment you step up to order. Their warmth adds so much to the experience. Amazing food, generous portions, and genuinely kind owners that we'll definitely be back again!

It has taken me way too long to review this place. I apologize…read more Wow. King Mediterrano. I've never eaten in, but I've picked up food from here twice and have enjoyed their food at my sister's house at least one other time. The first thing I don't understand is how this place is in Torrance rather than Redondo Beach. I don't mean that I don't understand why they chose Torrance over Redondo Beach; I mean that I just don't understand the two cities' boundaries very well, because this feels like straight-up North Redondo to me. The second thing I don't understand is how this place hasn't expanded or multiplied or otherwise won the hearts and minds and stomachs of South Bayers near and far. But maybe it already has. The third thing I don't understand is why I don't come here more often. It's not that far from my sister's house, and I was dog-sitting there earlier this year. . . . I'm fresh out of things I don't understand. What I do understand is that the owners of this place (an Armenian brother and sister?) are amazing. The food is so good and fresh and flavorful. The menu is kind of all over the place, which in most cases is a red flag, but in the case of more than one restaurant owned and operated by Armenians (I'm including my cousin's restaurant before he sold it and retired), the more different items on the menu, the better. Or at least it's not a red flag. I promise. The combo deal is legit, but even without that deal, the prices are good, especially when you consider the food quality. Writing his review now makes me miss King Mediterrano even though I don't normally miss it or think about it. Those days are over. Next time I have calories to collect in the South Bay, I'm headed straight for Redondo Beach Boulevard.

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!