My sister was actually the first one to visit Darrow's, and after she told us about it, we knew we…read morehad to come try it for ourselves. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were at home with family. Uncle Darrow greets everyone like you belong there, he remembers you, makes you feel seen, and creates such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that you instantly relax. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor and clearly made with love. I highly, highly recommend this restaurant if you want great food and an experience that feels like community. We loved it so much, we're already planning to come back next month to celebrate my birthday there!

I ordered the soft shell crab po boy with red beans and rice on the side,…read more The po boy was the star. The soft shell crab was crispy, flavorful, and packed into fresh bread that held everything together without getting soggy. Messy in the best way and exactly what you hope for when you order one. The red beans and rice were comforting and well seasoned, a perfect side to go. The place has a laid back, welcoming feel, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The owner was super friendly and very hospitable. Definitely living up to the southern hospitality. Food came out hot and fresh. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving New Orleans style comfort food.

i haven't tried it but it looks fire!!! and smells fire too the wait time does take forever i've…read morebeen here for nearly 40 minutes and nothing my number on the wait list doesn't go down so i feel like service might be slow but as for the food it's gonna be fireeeeee ill keep y'all updated if it's worth it or not

The all you can eat is such a great deal !! If you can't…read moredecide just try the All In sauce it's so good. Staff is friendly. Our waitress Joryl and Jana were really attentive. I really enjoyed the "trash bucket" makes it so much easier to consolidate the mess Definitely be back!

Always hits the spot for Cajun. Been coming here forever and will continue to go. Great friendly…read morestaff and always good.

We came in as a group of 9 and were told the wait would be 20-30 minutes, but they sat us in about…read more5 minutes which was a great start! It's pretty basic seats. Just tables along each other. They had multiple TV's playing a variety of things for people of all ages. Garlic Cajun Fries: SO good. The cheese on top was perfect, super crispy, and really well seasoned. Crab Shack Mix (medium spice): The seasoning was amazing -- had my nose running in the best way. Honestly, I could drink the sauce with a straw. Sausage: Went crazy. Bursts with flavor the second you bite into it. Potatoes & Corn: Simple but the seasoning made them hit way different. Service was fast and consistent the whole time. Andrea was super sweet, and the girl bringing our food out was really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. They even packed our food for us! Overall, amazing experience. I'd definitely come back!

This place is a hidden gem! You don't see many seafood boil spots in Torrance and we were glad to…read morefind something local that isn't a Boiling Crab. The restaurant is very clean and organized. Our server was so sweet and welcoming. She walked us through the options and made recommendations based on our party. For a party of 3, we ordered one pound of shrimp, one pound of snow crab, and half pound of clams. The staff recommended mixing their sauces and it definitely hit the spot. The seafood was fresh and meaty and the garlicky, spicy sauce kicked the flavor up a notch. We also ordered a side of fries to share and the dip it came with was amazing as well. The price is very reasonable! It was definitely bang for your buck. They have happy hours that span a good chunk of the day so definitely take advantage of that. Will definitely be back to support a local small business.

Order: Shrimp Burrito, carne asada burrito, fries, calamari, chips. Garlic bread, rice, bang bang…read moresauce Pros: Reasonable prices, pleasant customer service,cleanliness was on point. The music was good and sports were available if that's your thing Cons: It took 30 minutes to receive our appetizers and at that time I was told they could not fulfill a portion of my order, I withdrew my order of rice and bang bang sauce. After 30 more minutes most of our order came out with the exception of the garlic bread. I was told that it takes a significant amount of time to make and asked if i wanted something else instead. I felt an hour for two burritos was excessive so declined adding anything else. Moments later my bread appeared. It took a full hour and some change to receive our order which I thought was unreasonable, especially since at this point we were the only patrons. Overall: Food was alright, reasonably priced, and portions were aligned with the price. However, I would recommend ordering ahead or anticipate a long wait time. When we went we were one of two patrons but it seemed they had a fair stream of take out orders. I frequent the area but do not live nearby and nothing caught my attention enough to return.

Had a great experience at this place , the service and the food were great . Our waitress Skye was…read moreamazing, she was super attentive to our needs and kept checking to see if we needed anything. Will definitely be coming back to eat here real soon

June 14 , 12PM…read more Experience at the very start was nothing short of amazing. Arisbeth was welcoming and kind; not to mention extremely patient with our large group. The kitchen delivered a spectacular seafood feast that was fresh and hot for our group of 32 celebrating my mother's birthday. Despite the massive size of our party, Anthony and the supporting team was prompt, highly organized, and incredibly accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure our group was perfectly taken care of.

My family and I enjoyed this establishment!! Roots are from Louisiana so this was a treat. Jason…read morewas Wonderful and friendly, we came in at 740 and they closed at 830. Jason took care of us like they had just opened, after eating that marvelous cuisine he served us fried Oreos with ice cream and gave me the recipe First time here, this will definitely be a repetitive choice thanks Jason!!

Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

The restaurant is clean, spacious and right around the corner from the university (: The cashier…read morewas super friendly, enthusiastic and thorough. I was craving some fried fish and shrimp after a night class and found this gem! Smells great upon arrival I got the Fried Fish & Shrimp Combo w Creole fries. I had a long drive home so I snacked throughout to make sure I tasted it fresh. It was good and could taste the Cajun seasoning through the batter real good and their Creole fries heavily seasoned to taste, love it. After a while tho (ofc) the drive the rest was real cold and the batter was super thick so it made it kind of soggy. still a great meal tho (: i plan to dine in next time

Easy parking. Good, nice, and friendly service by the "daddies" that work there…read more I've eaten at several other similar restaurants, but the food here didn't quite hit the spot. The flavor was kind of off -- too heavy on the garlic and the sauce was too light. I also find this place too pricey for what you get. I also ordered one side of corn, which is $3.50 for 2 pieces. I was charged $7 but only received 2 pieces of corn. Same thing happened to my coworker who ordered the same thing! Their corn was also on the harder side. $5 for small rice?! I was charged $10 for 2 small rice. BUT ON THE MENU, RICE IS ONLY $2.50! I only received 2 side orders of rice. THERE IS DEFINITELY A DISCREPANCY WITH THE PRICES ON THE MENU AND THE PRICES THAT ARE PRINTED ON THE RECEIPT! Look at my receipt and their menu. I SUGGEST GOING TO SHRIMP LOVER, BOILING CRAB, CRAB SHACK, OR HOT AND JUICY CRAWFISH FOR BETTER QUALITY AND BETTER TASTING FOOD.

Had to come in for the Ragin Cajun's last call! One last boudin, one last round of oysters, one…read morelast po'boy and one last time to savor the bayou bisque (oh deer God I'm going to miss the bisques!). Grabbed some beignets to go, but kicking myself for not getting the peach cobbler one last time. But will miss the southern hospitality, generosity the owners Lisa & Steve have given to the community. Not just in sponsorships but in their parking lot parties which always showcased great local bands and putting on one hell of a free show for the customers! Their food was always the best this side of the Mississippi and their hospitality the same! Can't wait to see their rebranding and have the same comfort flavors of home!

A Bittersweet Farewell to a South Bay Icon! I've been coming here (well first in Hermosa then…read moretheir food truck now here) for their entire 31+ years! I couldn't let Ragin' Cajun Cafe close its current chapter without one last visit for that authentic Louisiana soul food. This place has been such a staple in Redondo Beach and South Bay and while I'm sad to see the "Cafe" era end, I'm also excited for what's next - it's sure to be a hit! What I had to say goodbye one last time!? * Seafood Bisque: This was incredibly rich and velvety, as always. You can tell they don't ever skimp on the seafood--it was packed with flavor and the perfect way to start the meal. * Hush Puppies: Golden, crispy, and exactly what a hush puppy should be. They have that slightly sweet cornmeal interior that pairs so well with their savory dishes. Always worth adding! * Combo Jambalaya Plate: A massive portion and pure comfort. The spices were spot on--bold but not overwhelming--and every bite was loaded with meat and perfectly cooked rice. My goto comfort... The Next Chapter: For anyone worried about losing these flavors: don't panic! While Ragin' Cajun is closing, the owner and chef are reopening very soon in the same spot as Redondo Beach Grill. It's the same team and the same talent, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they evolve the menu while keeping that local heart alive. Their email to followers says they will keep a few menu items as well (doesn't say which ones!?) Thank you to the entire crew for years of amazing meals and hospitality. These flavors WILL be missed!! See you at the new, well, same spot (new name and decor!?)