Three of us went to Local Kitchen for lunch. We all ordered salads: Asian chicken, Cobb, and…read moreiceberg wedge. Each salad was large and filling. They were all delicious. Our server was attentive and helpful.

Local Kitchen is a great place to have drinks after work or a great meal. They have a full bar and…read morecan make you anything you want, the bartenders are great. But we love to eat there. The place is so comfortable and clean. It is not loud like a standard bar and there are places to sit that are super quiet. The service is super nice. They will take goo care of you. I love the music they play. I am so sick of elevator music and they don't do that. I really enjoy that. All of their food is great, but I am hooked on their salads. Their Sartori Caesar is one of my favorites. It has super fresh crisp romaine hearts with freshly grated parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons and house-made Caesar dressing. I love the dressing. Their Big Newport Wedge is better than most is has the best iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato and a great blue cheese dressing. All the food is great and we eat more than just salad, but their salad is a stand out.

This place is a whole time machine with a side of prime rib. The moment you walk in, you're…read morebasically transported straight into a 1960s steak‑house fever dream, house real steak houses set the tone and pace for the trend to follow, dark lighting, deep red booths, and that "your grandpa probably proposed to your grandma in a place that looked exactly like this" energy. It's nostalgic, cozy, classy and proudly old‑school in the best possible way. Cause I'm an "old school" kind of person! Let's talk about the food (aka: The Reason They've Been Voted Best Steakhouse 13 Years Straight) Let's talk about the the star of the show, Diamond Jim Cut -- 19oz of prime rib glory. Medium, juicy, tender, and so perfectly seasoned it felt like the chef whispered affirmations to it before plating. This thing didn't just sit on the plate, it posed and winked at me. It had main‑character energy. Honestly, the steak looked at me like, "You sure you're ready for this?" Respectfully, I was not... but I still finished it like a champion. Everything else? Straight hits: * Prime Rib Special, classic, comforting, and exactly what a 1960s steakhouse should taste like. * Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, big enough to file taxes. So delicious! * Sautéed Mushrooms, wow...wow...wow, buttery, earthy, and the perfect sidekick to the prime rib. * New England Clam Chowder, so creamy, hearty, and not shy with the clams. Love it! * Shrimp Cocktail, very classy and retro, refreshing, and served like it's still 1969 (in a good way). Super delicious! The service here is chef's‑kiss classic. Truly excellent and the staff, very warm, attentive, and smooth, the kind where the staff checks in just enough to make you feel taken care of but never interrupts your prime‑rib spiritual experience. Plates come out hot, drinks land quickly, and everyone moves with that confident rhythm of a team that's been doing this for decades. Super big thanks for all that you do! This place has that retro steakhouse charm that feels like stepping into a vintage movie set. Dark wood, red leather, dim lights, and a vibe that says, "Order a martini and talk about business you don't actually have." It's cozy, nostalgic, and honestly refreshing in a world full of neon‑lit modern restaurants. At one point, the Diamond Jim Cut was so massive I considered calling for backup. I swear the prime rib looked at me like, "Buddy... this is a commitment." The jumbo shrimp were so big I almost asked them what gym they go to. And the clam chowder? Thick enough to patch drywall. San Franciscan is a South Bay legend for a reason, amazing 13 years of "Best Steakhouse" isn't luck. It's the food, the service, the old‑school charm, and the fact that they deliver exactly what a classic steakhouse should: big flavors, big portions, and a big nostalgic vibe that hits every time. We will definitely be revisiting here in the near future. What a great place! Miguel C.

Wow is this place amazing. My family and I are so used to Lawrys, but this place is so comparable!…read moreThe meat, in my opinion, is a little more fatty! But still so good! Reasonably priced and service was phenomenal! Kevin was our waiter, and he took care of all 12 of us Drinks to the top remembering the orders, there was one meat that was a little overcooked, and they immediately swapped it out! The place is older vibe with red booths, gives me dive bar vibes a little, but don't underestimate this place! Definitely worth the drive! Get the chicken noodle soup, all their soups are in house made, so good!!! Will definitely be back

Plenty of parking on the plaza…read more Came on a weekday night during Happy Hour. Place was packed. Ambiance was nice. Music was extremely loud, had to yell to have a conversation. Waiters kept checking on us. Got the mild Buffalo Wings for $14 and Parmesan Fries for $6. The wings were good. The Parmesan Fries were really good, they didn't skimped on the Parmesan. Both dishes were small and came with ranch sauce. Got place to watch the games with friends. Not the place to have a conversation. Happy Hour was Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to closing at midnight. Karaoke night was Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10pm to closing at midnight.

I had business in the same shopping center and decided to drop in for lunch…read more Torrance Tavern is restaurant bar located in a shopping center. Needless to say, there is plenty of parking. The interior is neat and clean. There are various types of seating (bar; table; booth; high-tops; communal), and plenty of screens to watch sports. On this occasion, I ordered the Tavern Fish & Chips ($22). It is described as "Alaskan cod coated in a tempura beer batter and served with French fries, tartar sauce and yuzu herb coleslaw". The positives of this dish are that it was prepared well. Both the fish and chips tasted good. The presentation was also nice; which leads to the coleslaw: The coleslaw tasted good, too; but I was surprised the serving was so spare. It's almost as if it was served just to optically balance the presentation in the basket. (See photo shared,) And while the price was not unreasonable, feel it's creeping towards expensive (relative to serving size). I'll attribute this to rising input costs. Staffing might be an issue during the lunchtime service. Service was okay, but they seemed to be understaffed. It's possible that most of their business is done after 5pm.

SO SO GOOD. A large…read moregroup of 20 of us came here for my uncle's birthday and it did not disappoint! They are great with large parties. So accommodating. We got a large patio all to ourselves and it was great. We were able to spend ample time there and never felt like we were rushed out. Service was incredible. For appetizers - we got the sourdough bread to start. It was so fresh, warm & loved their whipped butter. We also all shared the poke nachos, salmon sushi, tuna tataki roll, and fried calamari! (Not pictured lol we devoured it). For my main, I got the miso salmon. Most of us got the miso salmon and we were all happy with it. It was paired with grilled broccolini & coconut rice. I really enjoyed it. My mom got the chicken piccata & fiance got the Alfredo with crab. Everything was so delicious. Definitely recommend!!

Has a really great experience here the other day for dinner! We ordered the jambalaya, fish and…read morechips, steak, and poke nachos! There's definitely a lot of indoor and outdoor seating so no worries there. The service was quick and the servers were very attentive! Honestly, the sourdough was also really good! Overall, the food was good and will be back in the future!

Amazing!!! First time here, and won't be the last. First, we were greeted by the absolutely…read moreprecious Garrett. Nice smile and so polite and welcoming. That's the kind of employee you want, as the first impression is huge. They have a huge menu, so we looked ahead of time on Yelp so we can order right away. Josie was our server and, again, so welcoming. She kept our water and tea refilled when we needed it. The food was delicious! The one thing issue with my flatbread it was soggy from the chili sauce on top. The flavor amazing, but needed to eat with fork and knife. My hubby's chicken sandwich was yummy. They have a rewards program, so make sure to sign up. We will definitely return. 8/27/26

This review is for their Catered Food. Just to be clear, Truxtons provides food for a party. One…read morejust order and arrange this ahead of time. I recently went to a party where all the food was from Truxtons! The food was delicious. I took photos. There were salmon skewers, Bistro Salad, various sandwiches, fruit, hummus and veggies pickled cucumbers, penne pasta, and skewers of tomato, cheese with basil .Everyone at the party raved about how good the food tasted. Of course the host displayed the food beautifully. The host picked up the food in large container trays from the restaurant and then arranged the food at home for the party. 5 stars for the food!

This was our first visit to Stonefire Grill, and it turned out to be a delightful experience and I…read morelike the atmosphere, You order at the counter when you walk in, employees were where helpful ,then they give you a vibrating pager so you can grab a seat while your food is prepared. We ordered a $13.99 personal meal. My wife had the mac & cheese with a salad, and I had the combo pizza with a Caesar salad. We added two drinks for $1.99 each and shared a nutty coleslaw. I was surprised at how large the "personal size" mac & cheese was -- it was very generous. We ended up sharing the pizza, mac & cheese, and coleslaw and still had plenty of food. The meal also came with two personal-size carrot cakes, which we took home for the next day. Even sharing just one was more than enough. Everything was delicious, but the carrot cake really stood out. Super moist, full of carrots and chunks of pineapple, and topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting. The menu says it's made from scratch, and it definitely tasted homemade. Definitely recommend! **After reading some of the 3 and 1 reviews, I'm hoping to have an equally positive experience on my next visit.

Just want to start by saying, I love Stonefire. I've been going to Stonefire for 10+ years with my…read morefamily (Pasadena, Valencia, West Hills), so I know exactly what it's supposed to taste like. This Torrance location? Not even close. Service was great, staff was nice and the place looks good. That's where the positives end unfortunately. The food was honestly terrible. -Mashed potatoes tasted straight out of a packet--gooey, liquidy and cheap. -Breadsticks were weirdly loaded with Parmesan and missing the usual garlic flavor. -Salad was chopped into oblivion no reason. -The tri-tip easily the worst I've ever had from Stonefire. Rubbery, badly seasoned, and felt like low-quality meat. Completely different from what they serve at other locations. -BBQ sauce was off. Way too much black pepper to the point it made me cough. It's definitely not the original sauce. This didn't feel like Stonefire. It felt like a completely different restaurant trying to pass as Stonefire. Really disappointing.

Awesome service and very good food. My kiddo loved the crayons, stickers, and activity sheet that…read morewas part of the kid's menu. It's a great atmosphere to hang out with friends to watch a game on tv or just hang out to chat. The cheese and garlic house bread was very garlicky and yummy focaccia. I got the 1/2 sandwich + soup lunch special, and it was a good deal for a variety of food. Unfortunately, the chicken tortilla soup was a little bit spicy, so I couldn't share it with my preschooler. The grilled 5 cheese sandwich was chock full cheese, and the French fries were really crispy. My kiddo saw the kid behind us eat a slice of watermelon with the kids meal, so I asked if we could get a slice, too. I didn't realize it would be a huge side of watermelon, so it was a lot more than I expected. But it was sweet and juicy, so that was good.

My experience here was disappointing. There were a few things that fell short of my expectations…read more First, I ordered the All American burger with french fries and a Strawberry Citrus Sparkling Refresher. Our server asked me how I wanted the burger to be cooked. I asked for medium well. The burger, however, came out over cooked. Like beyond well done. It had a nice smoky flavor to it, but that was completely over shadowed by how dry the burger was. My drink wasn't any better. I was expecting it to be sweet since it's a combination of Sprite and strawberry puree. To my surprise, it only had a hint of sweetness. It seemed like they substituted Sprite for club soda or something. Finally, I should mention that my wife was not impressed with her Chicken Tortilla Soup. She pointed out that for the amount of ingredients the soup had, it tasted really bland. As far as the service, it was disappointing too. Like I said before, they did not cook the burger to the preferred doneness. Additionally, I requested that they leave out the lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomatoes from my burger, but guess what? I got them anyway. If the order had come out quicker, I would have looked past some of the miscues. But the speed of service was pretty average. Just about the only thing that exceeded my expectations was the bill at the end of our meal. It was pretty reasonable for the amount of food we got.

I came here with a friend on a lazy Sunday afternoon when in dire need of some food and alcohol! We…read morewere both famished and wanted to place with healthy-ish options. We were thrilled to see a few menu options that were marked as vegan. Bonus points for being affordable! I completely missed their attached parking lot when I arrived and ended up parking across the street in the neighborhood, where there was ample free parking. When we arrived, the restaurant was about half full and there was live music occurring on the patio. We opted to sit inside where it was a little less noisy and there was a comfy and cozy booth calling our name. The vibe was great, with fun and eclectic decor. The service was really upbeat and friendly and our server was so kind and helpful. We asked him if the espresso martini had dairy in it (which I just discovered that is a thing at some places) and he double checked with the bartender to ensure there wasn't my dairy in it! I ordered that alongside a falafel wrap I must say, both of these worked so well together. The espresso martini was light and refreshing yet still had a bold flavor. The falafel was nice and crispy with a delectable inside and the tahini sauce was so rich and creamy. The meal felt indulgent yet hearty all at the same time. I left feeling so uplifted and relaxed all at the same time. Despite it being on the noisier side, I was still able to hear my friend well and it was such a great place for us to catch up. I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

We had a really good time here watching the Western Conference Finals! My husband had the lemon…read morepepper wings which he enjoyed, and 2 beers. I ordered the pastrami on rye (basically a Reuben) which was good. I wish it had more meat and it was half sliced, half chopped. Theirs seems to be all chopped up and crisped, which gives it a nice texture and almost bacon-y vibe. Messy but good. I had a side salad which was also good. Overall our meal was great and there were TVs visible from anywhere you sat, which is perfect for a sports bar. My big gripe is being charged $1 for pickles to go with a sandwich. Maybe you get more if they put them directly on the sandwich, but they forgot mine so the pickles came in a ramekin. 6 pickle slices for $1.

I stopped by HopSaint Brewing Company for lunch on Friday to celebrate a coworker's engagement, and…read moreI'm so glad they introduced me to this hidden gem! I drive by this place at least once a week and somehow never noticed it. I ordered the chili on my coworker's recommendation, and she was absolutely right--it was incredible. The flavors were rich and delicious, the portion was generous, and it came with cornbread that was the perfect complement. I left completely stuffed and very happy! I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I tried one of their guava seltzers (I wish I could remember the name!), and it was refreshing and delicious. The service really stood out as well. Our waitress was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. She made great recommendations and handled our group effortlessly as coworkers arrived throughout lunch, greeting everyone with a smile and making sure we were all taken care of. Overall, this was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Visiting as an out-of-towner, I wanted to love HopSaint, but given the price point, the overall…read moreexperience fell short of expectations. It's not terrible by any means, but it's hard to justify returning. The menu features some nice Southern-influenced dishes you don't typically see at every brewery. Highlights and thoughts on what we ordered: Green Beans Appetizer: Easily the star of the table--perfectly seasoned with a great crisp crunch. Other Starters & Mains: We also tried the Brussels sprouts, chipotle wings, duck gumbo, and the daily flatbread special (tomato and burrata). Everything was decent, but for the price, nothing blew us away. Famous Brisket Dinner: A bit of a letdown. It came strictly with coleslaw and no additional sides. The flavor was fine--middle of the road overall. Between two 4-beer flights, we sampled most of their standard and hoppy lineup. They clearly excel at West Coast IPAs. However, the pricing structure on tasters feels steep--$6 for a 5oz pour of their Double IPA is tough to swallow, especially when calculated to cost more per ounce than iconic Pliny the Younger, which most places charge a dollar per ounce (when distributed). To cap off the 3-star rating, the 4-pack of IPA I purchased to-go was canned two months prior. Any craft beer enthusiast knows hoppy profiles fall off noticeably over time, and a brewery should really be prioritizing fresh inventory for retail sales. Total damage came out to around $200 for two adults and a child. For that price point, the value just wasn't there, leaving us feeling like something was missing from the experience.

Don't let the fact that this is inside a little liquor store fool you--this place is an absolute…read morehidden gem. You order inside and pick up your food at the window outside, and the whale mural surrounding the pickup window is such a fun, memorable touch. There are a couple of benches outside if you want to eat there, although I noticed most people seemed to grab their food to go. The food was absolutely incredible. I ordered the Cash Burger, and it was packed with flavor. The burger was perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and honestly one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Even a simple burger here tastes like it was made with care. The truffle Parmesan fries were another standout--crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. We also tried two dipping sauces: the habanero cream and the chipotle. Both were delicious and added a unique twist to the burger and fries, but the habanero cream was definitely my favorite. It's not often you find sauces that elevate an already great meal this much. My only suggestion would be to improve the outdoor seating area. The benches could use a little more attention, and having a better trash setup would make eating outside much more enjoyable. One thing that really sold me was my one-year-old. She absolutely devoured the burger! I usually have to work to get her to eat anything besides quesadillas, and even In-N-Out can be hit or miss with her, so that says a lot. Overall, I'm so glad we stopped here. Between the amazing food, fun atmosphere, and beach-town vibe, I'd happily go out of my way to come back. If you're anywhere nearby, don't miss this spot!

We went right at opening and we each had something different and all dishes were over the top! The…read moreclam chowder was the best I've ever had, the base was slightly different than most and it was incredible. My husband had the poke bowl and said it was a melt in the mouth experience. My girlfriend had the salmon salad and said it was the best she's had in a long time, perfectly cooked salmon and the dressing was light and not overwhelming. Our server was kind and always available and kept our drinks refilled without even noticing. We sat outside and the weather was fantastic giving us another bonus to our lunch!