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    Rod's Char-broiler

    3.8 (651 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ROD'S CHAR-BROILER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pancakes were perfect. Well worth the price.

    New owner, new remodel, same name Rod's. It's been a while since I been here. Came here in the 1970's as a teen. The pancakes today were perfect, but that could be because the batter was freshly made. The key is making the batter right before you make the pancake. If they keep making pancakes like this, they will be better than the typical diner that has a pre-made bucket of batter that results in over-mixed batter and rubbery pancakes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0KaKrMuebc&list=PLJtqfZR_aeBs&index=11

    Super clean super yum plenty of parking
    Angel B.

    Great service, super quick, bathrooms are like a mini hotel room, and the soda actuallly hits. Cant beat it! No drive thru but why not eat here anyway :)

    Carne Asada Fries

    Ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon and the Asada fries. The Breakfast burrito was good and the salsa on the side made it even more tasty.. The asada fries however, looked like they used leftover meat and topped it on fries. What got me was the cheese was under the meat. Never seen fries like that before. No, pico de gallo or anything. It was still "ok" but seemed like something my 10year old would've made at home. The did provide sour crème and guacamole on the side. Haven't tried the burgers here which I'm sure they're more known for but i'd definitely skip the asada fries next time. Be advised, they have the option to add tip before food comes out even if you're opting for to-go instead of dining in. Be ready for that awkward moment when you select no tip.

    Chicken Salad and Rod's Special
    Fermin E.

    Highly recommend to share the Rod's Special, too much for only 1 person. Very flavorful breakfast burrito, topped with chili, cheese, avocado and sour cream.

    Hawaiian Burger no onions
    Francisco R.

    Food was very good and flavorful, service was fast and friendly and it's a very clean place, over all a good experience

    Entrance
    Randa H.

    YES!! We'll continue to come to our Neighbor Spot!! Food is always 10/10 Service is always 10/10 you always have somewhere to seat if you choose to if not grab it and go! Plenty of seats inside and out, there's also plenty of parking. No long line and you can also call ahead if you know what you want.. Tge seat are always clean and they Even have infant chairs. Ramos in the front and back for easy access...

    Lilo M.

    Wow a place where the avocado bacon cheeseburger is perfect...even picture perfect. Freshly made and just enough for a hungry girl! Price is great quality is also great!

    The individual boxes they pack their food in.

    Terrible charbroiled burgers. My bread was over toasted. And expensive at that. I grew up eating here Saturday afternoons and the menu has changed after all these years. It's simpler and basic. How is a combo almost 20 dollars but the burger is tiny! Looks like a Jr. And they package everything in separate boxes for the "aesthetic" I assume. Chilli cheese fries barely had any chili. The lady that took the order was kind, I have no complaints on the service. Save yourself the trouble and visit Tom's, Lucky star or even Pigg

    Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger and French Fries
    Ricky G.

    A neighborhood Char-broiler spot that looks consistent and clean. Tasty burgers, seasoned fries (places like this sometimes don't) and the teriyaki sandwich was passable. Will likely spot by again if craving this specific burger craving! Parking was easy and seating outside and inside.

    Double Cheeseburger with 1000 Dressing on side
    Tamica J.

    The food delivery from Grub Hub arrived quickly. I underestimated this burger. I ordered the Double Cheeseburger. It was a lot! I couldn't finish it all. I ordered medium well and received it that way. Enjoyed it. If ever in the area, give them a try.

    Cindy D.

    My niece is in town and wanted to visit one of her childhood haunts. She was a bit disappointed that the original owner and long-term staff are no longer there but it's been years so it's to be expected. She missed the Greek influence in their food selection but ordered a pastrami sandwich and zucchini fries for us to share. Both were good but a bit on the greasy side. The ranch dressing that came with the zucchini fries was rich, creamy and tasty. Rod's offers comfort food directed at the younger generation (due to grease level ;) )

    Tiffany L.

    This burger spot was highly recommended to us by a friend so I decided to try it out. Right off the bat, I can appreciate that they have lots of different options with fresh ingredients. They have sandwiches, salads, and the most standout thing for me is the zucchini fries. I don't think there's anything ground breaking about their burgers, I got a jr. burger and zucchini fries. But it did feel more on the healthier fresh side with the bun and patty not being too oily. But if I want a burger I would rather have it taste better with more flavorful sauces and a juicy patty. And the cheese wasn't super melty. Tasted like a backyard burger.

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    The burgers bacon cheese are delicious and the chille cheese fries are yummy. I've also have had the club sandwich which hits the spot.

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    soooo underrated! There's plenty of parking, it's reasonably priced and the burgers are pretty good, but the fries are amazing.

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    I had delivery today. The food was very good and it came still warm. I'm sure the establishment is a cool and nice place to eat inside.

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    10 months ago

    An actual deal in the South Bay. Great food great service staff and a breakfast burrito from heaven and not expensive. Go here and eat a bb!

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    Great tasting char-broiled burgers! They did skimp on the avocado though for my bacon avocado burger. They keep a very clean establishment.

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    What ranch dressing do you use? It's so good!

    We are glad that you like it, it is a basic recipe based on mayonnaise and butter milk, we make it every other day for more than 40 years, the Greek oregano that we mix in makes the difference.

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    The Standing Room Redondo Beach

    The Standing Room Redondo Beach

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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!

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    Burger City Grill - Old Torrance

    Burger City Grill - Old Torrance

    4.0
    (240 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    We order from Burger City's Old Torrance location about 1-2 times a month since it's nearby…read more The location is great--clean, with good service. Their burgers are pretty good, although I feel they were even better in the past. I used to go to their Lomita location (which has since become a different restaurant), and I remember the burgers being served on brioche buns that really stood out in taste. I'm a big fan of fresh-made burgers rather than fast-food style places, and I don't mind paying a bit more for something made fresh. Their menu has great options overall, and the lunch box is a solid value for the price. The homemade onion rings are especially good. The only issue I consistently have with this location is the fries. I've never received crispy fries here. There is now an option to request "crispy / well-done" fries when ordering online, but it doesn't apply to all menu items, and it still doesn't seem consistent. What I usually receive are soft, oily fries that end up tasting more like steamed potatoes, which I personally can't enjoy. I don't think most people would prefer fries served that way over crispy ones, so I really hope they can improve on this part of the menu.

    Fresh lemonade was a hit! I think everybody else thinks the same because it was nearly gone…read more Double bacon cheeseburger really good juicy lots of flavor, fresh veggies, and a bun to hold it all. French fries undercooked needed more salt, but they are fresh cut potatoes. Fried zucchini crunchy outside good flavor ranch is awesome and I don't really like ranch. definitely a place to return to

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    Slater’s 50/50 Torrance

    Slater’s 50/50 Torrance

    4.0
    (902 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    This burger joint is delicious. My burger and fries were the "Bomb.com". Nice Ambiance and good…read morecustomer service. It's at the Del Amo Mall in Torrance and right next to an AMC Movie theater so after eating you can relax and kick back watching a movie or burn some calories while walking through this huge mall. I can't wait to go back and try other burgers on the menu.

    Went last weekend and tried a few burgers because I'd heard they were supposed to be especially…read moregood. Cons: 1.) Service was poor. Water was not refilled, server rarely came around, couldn't answer our question about an item on the menu and forgot when we asked for the check. Had to ask other server to find him, heard server tell him about us and him say he'd get to us after doing something else. Took another 5-10 min before we saw him. Not sure what the problem was because the restaurant was not busy. 2.) Asked for burgers medium and they had no pink. Decided to order another burger and asked if medium rare would get some pink. Server off-handedly reasoned that that should help. It did not. The burger was cooked the same as the others: well done. 3.) Torrance Farmhouse burger was not good. 4.) $0.69 "use fee" on the check???? It's only 69 cents, but I saw no mention of it on the menu and for what? I asked the server what it was for and he had no idea. Pros: 1.) Kings Luau and 24k burger were actually quite good despite being cooked well done 2.) I didn't get food poisoning

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