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    Paul Martin's American Grill

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    It was ok chicken
    Rosa R.

    Sadly we were very dissatisfied today! I got the ribeye and I wasn't happy with the quality. Meat was tougher than what I like in a steakhouse! My husband ordered the pasta with shrimp. Well the shrimp were way over cooked. We had to send it back. When he got the other plate it was done right. Overall I'm not sure I want to spend over $200 on a meal that is mediocre. Service was also a fail. I asked about the chicken if it had white meat. His answer was vague and basically didn't answer my question. He seemed nervous so I'll assume he was new.

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    Aunje M.

    Vibe: 10/10....Very nice for group celebrations. Lunch was really chill and ambience was perfect Food: 10/10 everyone loved their meal. Biscuits were a hit Service: 8/10 Parking: 10/10 Easy to navigate and they validate for 2hrs Large Party Accommodations: 8/10

    Short rib
    Ashley M.

    I gave Paul Martin a second chance.... I came without a reservation (it was pretty empty) and the hostess asked if we had one which I said no... and then we got sat in the corner by the kitchen double doors away from everywhere else that was there. That's weird.... I believe our waiter was Raul, he was extremely nice and attentive. I ordered the short rib, something I did not have from the past. This was... decent. For the price, I was not impressed at all. I would imagine a lighter taste to it-- the short rib was extremely rich in flavor. I tried to use the mashed potatoes to balance it. Oh gosh, the mashed potatoes ... what are those??? It tasted like it was made with water. It just tasted so weird. I never had mashed potatoes like this before. Very bland tasting-- no sense of flavor whatsoever. I even asked my friend to try it in which they also agreed. It was bland. Weird texture. Not fluffy. Not creamy. I can't describe it. The only thing that I really cared about was the butter cake. I remembered this from last time and it still hits the same. Out of everything I tried on their menu this is the only consistent good thing. Anyways for an almost $200 dinner for 2 people, the food was very subpar. I'm officially closing the book on this restaurant. Unless it's that butter cake.

    Kris T.

    I have been here several times. Always for a business dinner. It has always been great. The food is solid. The service is solid. The vibe is nice. They do have a private dining room but we have also been on the patio. There is valet parking available or free parking in the parking structure. Never had a problem finding parking.

    Steak tacos. Good. A little salty. The coleslaw mid.
    Michael S.

    I went for a Saturday afternoon Happy Hour and it was excellent! 2:00-6:00 pm in the bar. The bar has many if nice tables. The deals $18 for an Angus burger, with fries and a cocktail or beer. I had a LA Ale house "hazy" beer, it was fruity, don't know the name but was extremely refreshing. Also had steak tacos and flatbread. Those were also very good. The tacos maybe slightly salty but still good. I'll return.

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    James M.

    Went to Paul Martin's for Father's Day. Place was packed. The staff was very considerate, the manager was on the floor making sure guest were happy. Food was delicious, had the artichoke spinach dip and the cheese biscuits for appetizers. Main dish was the filet mignon, with garlic butter. It was ordered as medium well bcus I like medium, however, my experience in my world travels is that chefs notoriously under cook steaks 9/10 times. So what I got was medium rare, it was still good but I even double checked with my server to confirm I ordered medium well. The manager was sent over ( not requested) and I explained to her, everything was great but especially on Father's Day, all us men just want the steaks made the we ordered. She took care of us and we will return again.

    SEAFOOD TACOS (2) #Shrimp Tacos
    Letitia J.

    Just one of them days! Had to grab something amazing! Always spectacular, so we flipped a coin and tried something new!

    Side salad
    Rihana A.

    Went for lunch and had a great experience. The portobello mushroom sandwich was fresh and flavorful with thick slices of mushroom. The salad was light and refreshing, which paired perfectly with the meal. The service was outstanding -- our server was attentive, friendly, and had a great memory throughout our visit.

    Lemon drop was a 10/10
    Terrella P.

    Had a 5:30 reservation to celebrate my friends 38th birthday. Our server Kris was amazing and the manager Lily was very attentive as well. The happy hour specials were very good and a nice selection. We will be back!

    happy hour menu
    Hm M.

    Shoutout to Isabela for her exquisite service, and to the manager for the amazing late-night happy hour menu! A delicious burger paired with an IPA for under $20--you really can't go wrong here! Great service, great food, and an even better deal.

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Express Lunch
    Heather M.

    Popped in here for a quick bite to eat and really enjoyed the general ambiance. Inside of the restaurant is decorated very nicely with exposed beams and warm earthy tones and it really set the mood for a nice bite to eat. We were greeted when we walked in and sat down immediately , our Server Isabelle was really nice and was attentive without disrupting the flow of our conversation. We ordered from their express lunch menu , The Buttermilk Fries Chicken and it was a really delicious and a good amount of food. No delay is bringing us the check Will be back again and highly recommend.

    Virgin Mojito with rasberry
    Patty S.

    Excellent service, with excellent food.... As usual. The server did forget our water we ordered a couple of times.... But overall it was good. The ambiance is relaxing and comfortable. The lighting is good and makes for a good place to visit with good conversation and enjoy good food. Highly recommend.

    Blackened Ribeye
    Maria F.

    First time at this resto. We were a large party having a celebratory lunch. The food was quite delicious and more tasty than I expected. Since we were a large party, we had to order off a set menu of choice of protein (beef, chicken or fish) and a vegetarian option. It was a set 3-course meal prefaced by flatbread, shrimp cocktail and cheddar biscuits. My husband I opted for: House salad. It was fine. It was a salad. Caesar Salad. It was fine. It tasted like they used pre-made dressing. Thankfully, they were not heavy handed. Sometimes salads are served drowned in dressing. Blackened ribeye with garlic shrimp. This was quite delicious. The ribeye grilled to medium-rare and the garlic shrimp perfectly cooked. I thought I would not like the sauce, but it definitely added to the dish. Brick chicken was prepared well. The chicken was moist, juicy and definitely not dry. This is a good option for the folks who always order chicken! Fruit bowl. A light option for dessert. Butter cake. It was fine. Personally, I wish the edges were crispier. My only real "complaint " was about the service. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. However, their timing and coordination could've been better. There was a lot of downtime in between courses. They also didn't take away used plates until I asked them to after they served the next course. Perhaps they were busy or perhaps they were still in training but this aspect of their service for a large group can be improved. A parking structure is nearby. Try it! Enjoy!

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    I've tried this place twice and it just dont hit for me. Service is slow and food is meh.

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    This is a fun place with great short rib tacos and a cool vibe. We went during happy hour and enjoyed every minute! Great service too.

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    Food was amazing and flavorful, staff was all very attentive. Steak was cooked to desired temperature and very juicy. Definitely coming back

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    I believe Paul Martin's in El Segundo is now closed. Rode by there yesterday, 9/22/21 and there was a lease sign out front. Anyone know for sure?

    Hi Camille, the sign is for the building spaces.....we are open and ready to serve. Thank you.… 

    Did they change their happy hour menu recently? No more lemon drops?

    I apologize .. Not sure...Never have done Happy-Hour...

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    4.5(118 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    This is my family's go-to spot for seafood boil. This has Vietnamese flavors so if you love…read moreVietnamese food, you will love this place. We normally order the sea snails in the coconut sauce, filet mignon noodles and also the combo with Dungeoness crab. All great! There is something about the sauce or flavor where I can't stop eating, even though I know I'm full and shouldn't be eating anymore, but I just can't help it. The seafood is always fresh. They give you salt, pepper and lots of lemons to make your own dipping sauce. This is great, because if you know, you know, this place is legit for us Viets. They also provide additional sauce for dipping if that's not your thing. I'd love to gate keep this place, but I need this place to be around for a long, long time because there's no other place that compares to this place, IMHO.

    Had a taste for seafood so I figured why not. Ordered on Uber Eats and when I received my order the…read morebag was soaked with grease. This was either going to be epically good or trash. Well, wasn't good. Got the seafood egg-rolls, trash!! Fried with them, trash! Also got an order of fried oysters, trash!! Two bites of everything then straight to the.....trash!!! Maybe I ordered the wrong items but I've never had food this bad from Uber Eats. I writing this as a warning to anyone else thinking about ordering from this place.

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    Lobster Guys Rolls & Fries - Dodgers special

    Lobster Guys Rolls & Fries

    4.6(485 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This place was FIRE! it was a top notch lobster roll. The food was good, it was fresh, tasty, and…read morethey had quality ingredients. Loved the service, and the ambiance was a nice vintage vibe. Definitely would go back. A little pricey, but for seafood, its expected.

    I walked in about 15 minutes after they opened, and the restaurant was pretty empty. I had to use…read morethe restroom, and unfortunately, it was completely dirty. The trash was overflowing, the toilet seat covers were smashed into the inserts, and there was paper all over the floor. Bathroom: 1/5. I sat down, and the menus were already on the table. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to order, so we started with a lemonade and a tea. We ordered the Clobster roll with fries, and I ordered the Connecticut Style lobster roll with no fries and a side salad. The side salad with ranch dressing definitely hit the spot! Unfortunately, the Cajun shrimp roll didn't do it for me. It needed more flavor and mostly tasted like mayo. After two bites, I decided not to eat it and gave it to my son. He enjoyed his meal, though! I also ordered another lobster roll to go, along with a soda and fries, for a friend of mine who works down the street at the barbershop. I was also gifted a juice and a huge cookie, which was a nice touch! If there's one thing I'd change, it would definitely be the bathroom. Other than that, I enjoyed the TVs, the overall look and feel of the place, the area, and especially the guitars and décor. Those details really gave the restaurant some character. Would I come back? Yes -- but I'd definitely try something different next time. Thank you, Rudy! Overall rating: 3.8/5

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.2(891 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Had dinner at Eddie V's and started with the Wagyu dumplings. They were a great appetizer and had a…read morereally nice flavor. They also bring out complimentary bread and butter, which was a nice touch while waiting for the rest of the meal. I also ordered the Caesar salad. It was fresh, crisp, and a good lighter option before the main course. For the main course, I went with the 22 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium rare. The steak was the highlight of the meal. It was cooked exactly how I wanted it, with a nice seared exterior and a tender, flavorful center. For the side, I got the lobster mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were creamy and rich, and the lobster added another layer of flavor that paired really well with the steak. The hospitality was amazing. Kept asking how was everything. Kept refilling water. Great staff. Overall, everything from the appetizers to the steak and sides made for a really good dinner. The 22 oz bone in ribeye with the lobster mashed potatoes was definitely my favorite combination. I'll definitely be back to Eddie V's.

    September 12, 2026 , I had been looking forward to dining at your establishment for many years and…read moremade a reservation for 4:00 PM. As a first-time guest, I was pleased to be shown to a quiet, elegant area of the dining room that seemed well suited to an upscale dinner. Shortly after being seated, however, the server learned that I intended to order one of your signature dishes. The manager on duty, Nick, then asked me to relocate to a table near the bar. That area was considerably louder and far less comfortable than the table where I had been seated. Being moved to such a noisy location detracted from what I had expected to be a refined, relaxed meal and made it difficult to enjoy both the food and drinks. For future reference, I would expect that guests ordering signature or higher-priced menu items be accommodated in an environment consistent with the restaurant's upscale positioning. I was informed the only way I could sit in the scale, elegant area of the restaurant if I decided to order something different off the menu. It's almost like I was being told what to order. I didn't appreciate that. I was also disturbed by the way the server handled the gratuity. The interaction felt pushy and made me uncomfortable; I did not appreciate that approach. Professional, tactful communication about service and payment is essential, especially in a fine-dining setting, and this encounter fell short of that standard. Finally, I was disappointed by the overall value of the experience. Despite spending a significant amount, the service and portioning -- in particular two small scoops of lobster served over bread -- did not meet the expectations I had for an establishment of your reputation and price point. I am sharing this feedback because I had high hopes for my visit and was ultimately let down. I would welcome your response addressing these concerns and any steps you plan to take to prevent similar experiences for other guests. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, TSR ‍

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube

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    Quality Seafood

    Quality Seafood

    3.9(2k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    I will give this place a 4. Should be higher but …read more.... Haven't been back to this place since I was a kid. Expanded some but pretty much the same. Although they are playing some good music. Service was extremely lacking. We purchased our beers which was separated from the food. I guess that makes some sort of sense, but the food service needs help. We were standing next to a couple who had already ordered and had been there for a bit when a large white man walked from out of the back and asked our neighbors if they needed help. They said they were helped already and he said okay and walked away. I laughed and said, loudly, we need help. Without a word or backward glance he walked into the back. Understand we were standing right next to them and we look nothing alike. We joked that he probably thought we were related. Mind you we're, my wife and I, are quite a few shades darker than our fellow patrons. We didn't let it ruin our day. We were finally helped since there were only 4 of us in line alm together. We ordered lobster lovers bucket, clam Chowder and fried calamari. The fried calamari and Chowder were outstanding. I woukd order that again any day. Unfortunately the seasoning in the bucket were too overpowering. We could barely taste the sausage and the shrimp. Even the corn flavor was off. And the lobster...... one was tough and rubbery and the other tough and chewy. This was supposed to be mane lobster but it was over cooked. I will be going back but not for the lobster. It was one of the highest priced items and it disappointed us. Last thing. The bathrooms are in poor shape. If your a germafob just make sure you take a lotn lot of sanitizer

    Lots of fresh seafood choices and great for groups. Definitely come early, especially on weekends…read morebecause it gets really busy and you may have to wait long to order, get your food, and find a table. The only time I've seen it almost empty was on a super cold day in February lol. You take a number, then tell the staff what you want and how you want it prepared. Since they're usually rushing, ask for extra containers or anything else while you have their attention. They also have ready to eat items like poke. Prices are pretty reasonable, food is great quality, seating is outdoors, and it's close to the parking structure. A really good spot if you love seafood and don't mind the crowd

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