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    Sugo Social

    4.1 (213 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Linda B.

    Great value happy hour 4-530 daily. Tasty & only $10 - empanadas, Korean bulgogi beef tacos, fried calamari, chicken sliders! Complimentary Brazilian cheese bread. Yum. The happy hour margarita was weak. Service was ok. But given the tasty food, great price and pleasant ambiance, I'd still recommend this place & rate it 5 stars Side note - I returned the next morning bc on weekends, they have an incredible Korean bagel pop up. Omgosh. Delish. So light and soft inside with a perfectly and delicately outer crisp. Addicted.

    Ted F.

    **Bagel review only** Holy smokes. They got a bagel pop-up going on select weekends, you need to order a day ahead. The bagels are so freaking good. They are Korean style - soft AF, sweeter schmear. The garlic stuffed bagel was the headliner for sure. The lox bagel was fine but definitely not in the wheelhouse. It was good just not stacked and the primo fixins you'd want. Hot tip check it!

    Korean Cheese Bagel(?) , Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel, Scallion Cream Cheese
    Justin L.

    Pre ordered via Instagram DM (I believe they changed the ordering system after this weekend) The Korean cheese bagel wasn't our favorite. The jalepeno cheddar bagel with the scallion cream cheese was amazing! Service was very friendly and we enjoyed them on the patio. Would come back for the scallion cream cheese!

    seafood pan roast
    Flora A.

    Came here on a weekday evening with family. It was pretty quiet when we arrived. We actually entered through the back entrance and had to walk through the whole restaurant to get to the front to check in. Luckily we had a reservation and were seated right away, next to the kitchen. I ordered the seafood pan roast, which was a little misleading because it wasn't really a "roast" at all. It reminded me more of a lobster bisque, especially since it came with garlic bread on the side that was perfect for dipping into the soup. It did have a decent amount of seafood in it overall; very delicious and filling! One standout dish our family ordered was the branzino. The whole fish was served and stuffed beautifully, and it was incredibly buttery and flavorful -- definitely a must-order if you're dining here. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a picture of it...we just dug right in LOL It's definitely on the pricier side, so I'm not sure if I'd come back, but it would be a nice spot for a special occasion.

    Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
    AJ B.

    The Perfect Date Night Vibe & Great Food! If you're looking for a great place to have a lunch or dinner date, this is it. The vibe here is really cool, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. I brought my wifey here for our Valentine's Dinner, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A huge shoutout to the staff, too--the customer service was excellent and really added to the great atmosphere of the evening. Now, let's talk about the food, which was pretty good across the board: Seafood Pan Roast (9/10): This was the star of the show for me. Packed with flavor, rich, and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend! Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (8/10): A really solid dish. It had a nice kick to it and the pasta was great. I was also taking a look at their menu and their happy hour special seems incredibly enticing. Between that and the great service we received, I would definitely come back. Highly recommend checking them out for your next date night!

    Dessert menu 12/2025
    Shirley B.

    Food: Sugo Social started us off with a complimentary appetizer, and honestly, it was a pleasant surprise, warm, tasty, and especially good with the accompanying sauce. For mains, the Seafood Pan Roast was the standout: savory, hearty, and comforting, with snow crab, shrimp, and prawns over jasmine rice. The Shrimp Miso Pasta came with thick, chewy noodles and a rich miso‑based sauce, plus prawns, bacon, and mushrooms, flavorful and satisfying without being overpowering. The Yuzu Highball was refreshing, citrusy, and light, exactly the kind of cocktail you want with richer dishes. It wasn't the best meal of my life, but everything was solid, well‑executed, and enjoyable. Price: Sugo Social leans toward the pricier side for the South Bay, with many signature dishes hovering around the high‑$20s. The Seafood Pan Roast at $28 and the Shrimp Miso Pasta at $28 reflect that higher-end positioning, but the portions and ingredients help justify it. Drinks and cocktails (including the Yuzu Highball) aren't listed with prices online, but expect typical upscale lounge pricing. Overall, it's not cheap, but fair for a date-night restaurant with elevated Korean‑Italian fusion flair. Ambiance: Nighttime is where Sugo Social shines. The decor leans upscale, warm lighting, stylish interior, and a modern, high‑class feel without being pretentious. It's the kind of place that works perfectly for date nights, celebrations, or a classy hangout with the girlies. The plaza around it has definitely become more lively compared to a few years ago, giving the whole area a pleasant evening buzz. Service: Service is friendly and efficient. Staff stay attentive without hovering, and dishes come out at a good pace even during busier hours. The general vibe is relaxed but polished, a balance that fits the fusion concept well. Parking: A huge plus for the South Bay: the plaza has its own dedicated parking structure, and it's free. No need to circle the block or pay for a cramped lot. Between the easy parking and the increasingly lively plaza, getting in and out is pretty painless.

    Brick roasted chicken
    Kingston W.

    I recently tried the Brick Roasted Chicken--deboned chicken with rosemary lemon butter; seasonal greens; and mashed potatoes ($29.00). The cooking method uses a weight, often a brick, to roast the chicken evenly and flatten it for more surface area, resulting in a browned, crispy skin. It was a well-balanced plate with a main and two sides. The chicken had robust flavor from both the seasoning and the browning.

    Claire S.

    Came here at the recommendation of a friend who had a really good experience recently. We made our reservation but it was still a long wait. The waitress seemed frustrated as well because it's the manager's decision to overbook. We knew we wanted ordered octopus pasta and chicken karage but unsure of another entree. The waitress recommended the brick roasted chicken that's been deboned and brined so it's really juicy. The dishes took a bit to get here because the kitchen was really busy. The complementary cheese bread was really good and eased our hunger haha. I really liked the octopus pasta. The octopus was cooked until very tender and the pasta soaked up all the seafood flavor. The karage was decent. However, we were a bit disappointed with the checked. It's ok but almost brined for too long so the meat is a bit mealy. It's a nice space and food is overall tasty. Hopefully they can work out the operational kinks so it will be a smoother experience for everyone.

    Lauren C.

    It's beautiful inside. The design and decor are exceptional. The food is good, I would just say customer service was lacking. Not the friendliest and I literally had to approach someone for help. Also, when I went, there were very few people inside. It wasn't like it was super busy or even busy at all, but maybe it was an off day for them?

    Samonie

    Food was so yummy! Went for a girl date with my friend & we both enjoyed what we ordered. Service was attentive & we even got complimentary Brazilian cheese bread, it was delicious & so warm. We had asked if we could get another one & our sweet server gave us another one for free!!! :,) Super cute aesthetic inside too, perfect for photo ops. Can't wait to go back! steak was $36, salmon was $32. The chimmichurri that came with the steak was amazing as well

    Nick G.

    Located in the Palos Verdes Mall. Under the movie theatre. Ordered the calamari, pork bao bun, and hot honey Sopressata pizza The calamari was crisp and tender with a seasoning that had just the right amount of kick. The pork bao buns were soft and flavorful with savory pork balanced by the pickled toppings and sauce. The hot honey Sopressata pizza was the standout. It wasn't that spicy and had that good amount of sweetness. With a pillowy crust that held up well under the toppings Service was friendly and attentive and the space had a casual yet modern vibe. The interior was nicely decorated. The colorings of the restaurant was spot on. Highly recommend.

    Cheese bread, calamari
    Trisha D.

    Great happy hour deals and a fun vibe to catch up with friends. Cheese bread: complementary. Very very good. Calamari: good but nothing memorable and small portions. Shrimp taquitos: delicious with a refreshing salsa. Get this Chicken sliders: a solid option but I would pick the others over this. Great price during happy hour. Truffle pizza: delicious pizza with pieces of garlic. Must get Yuzu chili mocktail: delicious with the perfect kick. I typically don't like spicy drinks and loved this. Service/ambience: very friendly and quick service. The decoration and ambience look very nice but chill. Parking: plenty in a lot

    Liv B.

    3.5 to be fair. The cheese bread was good though it was only complimentary for one plate. Service was alright but a bit on the slower side. The seafood stew came with just two large prawns and was quite heavy. The Bolognese was okay, nothing particularly outstanding. Overall, a decent experience but not very memorable.

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    Cafe Pacific

    4.3(31 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The food was great! No complaints there. The service however, was absurd! Actually, non-existent…read more The table next to us literally had to go to the bar and retrieve their own drinks. No one checked on us, it took way too long to get served and when we finally did, it was with an attitude. Our appetizer order was also forgotten. The restaurant had only 2 tables of guests, including us. Shocking for a Saturday night. So the excuse of being busy isn't going to fly here. We will not be back. Although I enjoyed the food, being ignored and treated like crap doesn't make it worth it. If you want decent food, excellent service by the sea, I'd recommend going to Redondo Beach or Hermosa Beach. ANYWHERE but here!

    Let's not get political (please) - it's Yelp after all…read more I chose here this year for my husband's annual birthday brunch! He loves a decadent brunch. Who doesn't? And after a number of years patroning the Four Season's Beverly Hills brunch on Doheny I wanted to try something new. There's not many decadent, birthday worthy brunch options in our post Covid world. So when I found this one, read the menu and saw the price point I was ALL in. And my goodness it blew last year at the four seasons away by a lot!!! (They dipped significantly after Covid - not the same value). The Trump had EVERYTHING you could want in a brunch. Sushi, free flowing champagne, prime rib, crepes, crab, waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes, chocolate dipped fruit, breads, bagels, cheeses, salad, Korean short ribs, shrimp, shrimp scampi, pasta, omelettes, oysters, fruit & figs, and sausage & bacob. I know for a fact I am missing offerings. It was world class, A+ with live music and wonderful service. The views of the pacific were gorgeous on our blustery day. My goodness it was so pretty. We were not rushed at all. It wasn't cramped or crowded. I loved it! And I'd definitely make this a recurring birthday treat for him. It was absolutely worth it.

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    catalina kitchen

    3.6(1k reviews)
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    Nice, upscale ambiance overlooking the Palos Verdes Peninsula. We had dinner right before sunset…read more We started with the spinach artichoke dip. The fried pita bread strips were perfect! We highly recommend this as an appetizer! My husband ordered the half rack of barbecue ribs. He said they were good. The portions are really big. I tried his corn which was really good but a little spicy. I had the French Dip sandwich which was juicy and full of flavor. We finished off with the Carmel Cheesecake Creme Brûlée. Not too sweet and delicious!

    Terranea has been on my must-visit list for years, so I (finally) made the drive from Weho to…read morePalos Verdes on a TGIF #daycation - and the drive was worth it: The resort & grounds are very nice, with stunning views of the ocean, dramatic cliffs, shoreline, & more. Rather than dine at the pricier Mar'sel restaurant or the casual Nelson's, I opted to dine at the casual Catalina Kitchen patio overlooking the main pool. Food was delicious at generous portions & reasonable prices - I had the Superfood Salad with mixed endive, greens, beets, cashews, Goji berries in a zesty vinaigrette, plus French dip sandwich - delicious with shaved rib eye steak w/ au jus and fries - I could barely finish it. + i had a non-alky beer to wash it all down. Service was friendly & attentive. Afterwards, I took time to stroll around the property/grounds, taking in the breakingtaking views. Valet parking available for $15 with valididation - not bad for resort parking price point. If you don't want to plan/pay for a whole vacation, Terranea is perfect for a nice #daycation - what a lovely day.

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    Nelson's

    3.4(1.6k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    My last review on this place was over nine years ago and back then I had just started to write…read morereviews. It's probably the shortest review I ever wrote lol. I was a rookie. Earlier today my family and I came here for lunch. What a beautiful place to be at. I ordered the summer breeze cocktail and loved it on this hot summer day. Made with strawberry and lime. So good. The food was good to some dishes better than others. The chicken wings were delicious so was the pretzel. My boys got spicy chicken sandwich and liked it a lot. I got the swordfish tacos and was very disappointed. There was barely any fish in it or cabbage salad, only two tacos. Everyone else seemed to be satisfied with their food. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Overall it's a great place to come to because the ambiance is wonderful. The ocean breeze and smell is everything ...

    Breathtaking sunset views, but a special occasion completely ruined by hostile service…read more I came here to celebrate a very special day, and while Nelson's boasts one of the most stunning oceanfront views in LA, our experience was heavily tarnished by a completely unacceptable level of service from our specific server. First, the positives: The location is unmatched. Having dinner while watching the gorgeous sunset over the Pacific was unforgettable. The tall male host at the entrance was also wonderfully kind, professional, and set a great tone for the evening. As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag but mostly good. The burgers and tacos were flavorful and delicious. However, I would skip the Fried Calamari--it was almost entirely heavy batter, and it felt like there was barely any actual squid inside. Unfortunately, our dining experience took a sharp turn for the worst due to our female server. We were served our main courses before our salads or appetizers ever made it to the table, and we weren't even given any utensils to eat with. After waiting and searching for our server to no avail, I flagged down another staff member to ask for utensils and let them know about the missing appetizers. Shortly after, our server marched over to our table with an incredibly defensive and intimidating attitude, asking us if we had "complained" about her to another staff member. The hostile tone was shocking. To top it off, she forgot our drinks, and when we had to ask for them again, she gave us an exasperated, annoyed look. It is so disappointing when a beautiful, special occasion is ruined by someone's terrible attitude. While the scenery and most of the food were fantastic, management really needs to address the service standards here.

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    4.6(25 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Lovely ambience at Jana Mediterranean Coastal! Located inside the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance on…read moreHawthorne Blvd. The lot is a paid parking lot. (There is also free parking at the adjacent businesses if you're a customer there. Ie. Hannam Chain) Nice, upscale vibes. The bartenders greeted us and welcomed us to sit anywhere in the dining area. It was just the hubby and I and another customer in the entire restaurant with plenty of tables and lounge chairs. There is also a view of the pool area next to the restaurant. The beet salad is plated beautifully and delicious. The only weak link is the fries and ranch which is okay. Hummus, veggies, pita chips, bread are a great start. I chose a simple club sandwich wrap and just added mayo. Hubby chose the chicken sandwich with cheese. All was tasty and the 2nd half of my wrap was still good for the next day's lunch. Hubby liked his sangria. For dessert they brought out two complimentary chocolate chip cookies with oats and walnuts. It's been a very long time since I've had their popular Doubletree cookies. They are wonderful! Great service, atmosphere, and food! 4.5 rounded down to 4.

    This restaurant is located in the lobby of the Double Tree Hotel…read more The employees were very helpful and friendly, from the Hostess to the bartender and Servers. I ordered a Jana garden salad with sliced grilled chicken. My cousin had a petite steak with veggies and whipped potatoes. The portions were good and nicely plated. We had a late lunch with a group of 12 people. They checked on us frequently and automatically filled the water glasses without being asked. There are doors that exit right by the pool. This is very convenient if you are hungry or thirsty after a swim. I would definitely return to dine here when I am in the area. Sincerely, Rosemary Red carpet serv!

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    Seasonal Fruit & Fish take center stage in our Crudo.

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