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.

Despite the screaming children and the waitress who stopped checking in after initial order was put…read morein, the good food made this a pretty good experience. It's challenging to locate a good restaurant brewery that has the right atmosphere, making me willing to overlook certain aspects. Ambiance: Restaurant is cooly decorated! Very loud place despite not that filled up thoug. Quickly realized this is a family joint. The children both indoors & outdoors were horse playing and screeching (octaves of birds) which was very distracting. Not a good catch up spot for this reason hard to hear people you're with. Food: had tried the roast beef burger & the hot wings. Burger was hands down one of the juicest burgers ive had. Hot wings were interestedly baked not fried but very juicy and tasty. Service: you're not going to get alot of attention. I had to get the ketchup myself because I couldn't find anyone to help me. Also, I nearly left and canceled my second beer order because the waitress took over 10 minutes to pour it (I really believe she forgot) and by that time, I was pretty much finished with my meal and ready to leave. People will be interested to know they offer weekend happy hour it's 3-6 pm. I didn't look at the hh menu but you should explore it.

First time at this location. Sat on the patio its was a nice day. Greeted by Max. Got the sliders…read more5/5 Roasted chicken quesadilla 5/5 And a side basket of fries and two dirty Shirlee's. Would come back for sure .

Great beers on draft and friendly staff. Dakota was an absolute gem. They've also got two pool…read moretables for just $1 per game and the tables and cues are in good condition!

I would give this place zero stars because of the owner and the way customers are treated. This…read moredoes not feel like an LGBTQ+ safe establishment. The owner, Miguel, made patrons feel uncomfortable by confronting people in the restroom, misgendering cis women, and attempting to embarrass them in front of other customers. No one should feel targeted or disrespected while simply trying to enjoy a business. I do not recommend supporting this establishment. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID MIGUEL. You didn't even apologize for being disrespectful. It's 2026 grow up.

OMG THIS PLACE. This has to be one of the best places on the pier. The staff are amazing. Me, my…read morewife, daughter, and best friend came here on Sunday to hang out after having a not such a good time at Universal Studios. This was the highlight of our vacation. The staff were nice and attentive. My wife had about 5 margaritas because of how good they were. She stated that they made the margaritas tasty and well balanced. I had a Michelob Ultra and was happy it was marked up, it was $6 compared to $14 at Universal Studios. My wife ordered the sweet chili wings and she said they were really good compared to some of the wings she had at other places. My bestfriend, daughter, and I had the smash burgers and OMG were they good! They werent all crispy and burnt like other places ive been too. They were juicy and well seasoned. They were so good that I ordered a second one with a draft Pacifico. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. The prices are very reasonable, the food is beyond delicious and possibly the most delicious food you will find on the pier. The interior is a bit small so be sure to show up in the afternoon to grab a spot if you are planning on staying into the night. Around the night time they have live music! That came as a surprise to us.

What a pleasant surprise on a day off. I quickly walked by on a causal Monday and was surprised…read moreabout how lively the place was. This is obviously a local favorite with a wonderful location right in the middle of the boardwalk. I sat having a mai tai watching the glass bottom boat load up with tourists. It was a fantastic experience. Service was quick and friendly the whole place was being run expertly by a single bartender. She was great. Would recommend for anyone looking to stay local, people watch, and enjoy the boardwalk.

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

A billion stars out of 10! Hidden gems like this remind me that going out for a special occasion…read moremeal can still be worth every penny :) Also an LA classic! My boyfriend and i visited the Bull Pen to celebrate his 4 year soberversary and we each got steak, his with fries mine with potatoes and both were fantastic! And free bread and tableside salad?? i felt like a billionaire despite being on a budget ! We got steak, bread, soup, salad, dessert, an espresso and a glass of wine for $150 total and i was ecstatic! Plus the service was perfectly timed and so so friendly. Will definitely be coming back for our next soberversary :))

This is an iconic American steakhouse that's been around since 1948. The food is classic American…read morefare with some quirky international dishes as well. I had the shrimp scampi and a side dish of macaroni and cheese. My date had the shrimp cocktail and we shared my dinner salad. It was all very good. The service was outstanding as usual. Unfortunately, the lobby became very crowded once the band started playing and we were unable to participate. Tiny bandstand and dance floor which you have to traverse in order to reach the restrooms. Overall ambiance is classical. Lots of wood, leather and mirrors. Candlelit tables. All in all it was a pleasurable dinner experience and I recommend it just for that!

A hidden gem within staggering distance of my hotel…read more The other clientele seemed local and were there for the basketball game. All well behaved, everyone kept to themselves. The staff were friendly without being in-your-face-I-want-your-tips, but attentive at the same time with menus arriving quickly and fresh drinks timed perfectly. Food was delivered so fast I suspect that they had a bunch of game day standards pre-prepared to better deal with the game crowd. Regardless, the food was delivered fast. I had the buffalo wings which were crisp and lip smacking spicy - just as I would expect. Plump and meaty wings, and despite being an appetiser it was enough for me as dinner. The pilsener was a good match with the wings, and was a refreshing brew. I had three or four of them for the sake of quality assurance. Well recommended.

Went here for lunch time for a working social. There was already alot of people posted around the…read morebar with drinks in hand and food in front of them. Waited a good 15 minutes before someone attended to us. The person that attended to us was the bartender. Realizing he is playing host, bartender and waiter. He handed us a menu and stated he will be back to take our orders. Another 15 minutes goes by and we finally order adult beverages. 10 minutes goes by which he delivered our drinks. I received my Michelob ultra which was like a cold slushy! I said perfect! Thats the way I like my drink. Super cold and icey. We ordered on the spot. Another 15 minutes goes by. Recieved our food. Wings, zucchini, hamburgers and tater tots. I have got to say.. the food here is exceptionally delicious! No complaints on the food. All was satisfying. The place has a ambiance like a tavern. Dark and cozy. Parking is a hit and miss. We came in a good time. Parking may be difficult on peak hours. If you use Google maps.. be aware, sometimes Google maps is retarded. As a first timer, Google maps got us driving around and around. Just remember that the bar is on Sepulveda and parking is in the back. Alittle frustrated. Lol Overall it was a good experience. They can work on their staffing for lunch hour. Maybe add one waitress to cover lunch time.

We heard they had great fish n chips and this was not false advertising…read more Our server was great, never missed a beat with extras we asked for or a fresh cocktail. It's a funky building, multi colored and the inside has lovely sayings on the walls. We split an order of fish n chips. I have never had cod still crazy hot but not overcooked. There are 3 pieces of cod, so come hungry or split it. The fries were crispy and plentiful. Love Huddy's.

Idnk how this place has the rating it does. Food is as satisfactory as it gets…read more get the: burger, brisket sandwich, tacos, hotdog , chicken sandwich. You will see. Attempted to try it all. The best part is how it's empty and you get servers huffing and puffing on splitting a bill in a restaurant where it's just you and them. And another peeved about getting water because they're taking to people they know. The place exudes not needing business they are fine. But the drinks are good.

I believe that Holiday's matter, not as days that drive chocolate and flower sales, but as…read morereminders that whimsy should be celebrated to make life a bit more colorful and joyous. Scrooge might say "Bah! Humbug!" to festivities but, in other hand, say "hab gubmuh" to the days and seasons that bring mirth, hanging streamers and disco balls into our life, lest these be left in grayscale. That is why I was attracted to this bar because I wanted to know be drenched in red and pink glamour while all the way celebrating that very special feeling of love. As, soon I entered the door and saw the exaggerated decorations on the roof and on the walls, my immediate thought was "fun," not corny, or please with these hanging hearts and neon lights. Thus this place owns the trip to love land without apology, and I for one, say that this means that the festive goal hoped for hit heart center. I also went relatively early, in terms of bar crowd hours, and was surprised that the place was full to its arteries. Truth be told, that is why, I ticked one star of my overall rating because this place is cute and a vibe, and a worthy scene, but it is also small and packed to the point where folks are proverbial sardines in a tin can. But more on that later, right now, we start with what gave me anchor in place: their pool table. There is no place to sit, amidst the crowd, I automatically assessed. Where can I be to find my place? So I went to the table and played pool. I appreciated that the place had clearly articulated rules and procedures for play, which removed ambiguity and created a climate of respect toward the game, which allows for pool games where appropriate and competitive game play reigns. I managed to order a drink on theme for the night: a Misty Kiss. It was the bartender's suggestion, after I asked for their sweetest cocktail. When she first suggested it, I thought she said minty kiss, and thus when she delivered the drink, I was expecting some kind of shamrock shade. But then I heard the appropriate pronunciation- misty, not minty. I wondered when a literal misty kiss would be appropriate and beautiful? Then I remember scanning a picture book of love pictures, and one was of a woman saying goodbye to her sailor as he shipped of to fight in a world war, and I realized that the sadness in her eyes as she said goodbye was a form of a misty kiss. I took my Misty Kiss and played a game of pool with a guy named Matt. He revealed that he played every day, which explained why I did not stand a chance against a daily player, balance in talent simply did not exist. It was hard to find a spot to place my drink, which tasted swell, and was on brand for the evening, and quite stiff! It was hard to find a seat or a spot for me to call my own. And it was for others as well. I saw people going to the bathroom and needing to allocate themselves in near hunches to avoid the sticks of pool. And out in the crowd, people were huddled on the floor, not sure where to be so they could feel like they had a space of their own and did not bump with others. But there was no way to avoid bumping into others, and it was a mission to find a spot. That is why when I saw a table for two open up, I did a mad dash to an empty chair, like a fool in love who rushes in. It is at the chair where I could not only see but stop and admire the paper roses of the place. As my pictures show, the place truly did not limit itself from embracing the spirit of Valentine's day. For instance, they had this wall of decorations, with hearts, orbs (white, red, pink) teddy bears, and so much more; it was a tapestry hung just right for the occasion. Of course, people wanted to use the wall as the backdrop but with so many people, this too, required a wait and navigate plan. I did help some folks out by taking their pictures. I was not Cupid but in these moments I did hope that my aim was true. In the final analysis, I immensely appreciated the decorations, and all of the folks who dressed for the occasion, because it gave texture and meaning to the decor. But the tight quarters limited the love I can give to this place. However, I do know now where to go, where I want a themed drink, and environment to boot.

Popped in for The Valentine Pop Up at Paddy O'Brien's "Heartbreakers" Pub and like their amazing…read moreChristmas Pop Up, they did not disappoint! Cupid aka Courtney was shooting arrows and slinging shots behind the bar with style and serving up some love with this months "Cupids Cocktails" menu. All the locals could be found in for a session. They once again out did themselves with the cutest decor. My one suggestion would be to get the jukebox playing all the love songs (from power ballads to cheesy fun sing along ones) to nail the vibe. They've got a pool table to shoot your own shots too! Parking can be rough but do yourself a favor and everyone else and Uber. Loving all the holidays here! great job Paddy O's and staff!

It might seem strange to some people (like my husband) that a brewery is my favorite place to eat…read morein all of the South Bay. But hot damn, this place fills my cup. HopSaint has this relaxed, completely unpretentious vibe where conversation just lingers in the air and somehow every day feels like a Saturday. It's the kind of place I just want to melt into. And HELLO, they have the best mac and cheese, in my humble opinion. (The only competition is the old Koo Koo Roo mac and cheese with those burnt edges... omg. ) How does a brewery do food AND vibes this well? I don't know, but they've nailed it. The bacon, the meats ... everything is juicy, hearty, perfectly cooked. It's what you imagine good, hearty eating should taste like, without those inconsistencies you might find elsewhere or where some dishes are meh, or the patrons or servers somehow make you feel like you don't belong. None of that here. Everyone gets to sit back, have a drink (which you can literally see being brewed through the glass), eat food that makes you happy, with a mood that simultaneously melts worries away. I love love love love love HopSaint Brewing. Please be here forever. Thank you for nourishing stomach + soul. And a special thank you to the lovely, patient, uplifting team who work here. You make this place the gem it is.

Pro tip ; they have specials all the time. Before you decide on an entree listen to the specials…read more Pro tip 2: if you ask, they'll give you a bottle of the water. Saves on asking for refills 1- service Always good 2- ambiance Sort of a stark chic. They do like the volume on their music, so expect it to be a bit loud 3- food Best bbq in the South Bay. But try their other items. Today I tried the catfish. It's always fun to try need foods even if you may not love them. Just understand that the food is always good , but your taste may vary And it's nice to see that they have beers OTHER than IPAs Try their kolsch.