First time coming, and was an amazing experience. We ordered the flight of 6 SoCal Vibes ciders,…read moreand it was really good! We got to taste each one and chose which was better! My favorite was "Best Coast" and "Orange Sunshine". What makes this 5 stars was the employees. Not only were they really nice, but went above and beyond. They got our empty glasses as soon as we finished. I got too tipsy, and both the bartender and the kitchen staff got me a cold water without me asking. Small gesture, but made my night! I will definitely come back for their happy hour special and other drinks!

My boyfriend and I stopped by SoCal Vibes after seeing it was dog-friendly, and we had such a nice…read moretime! SoCal Vibes is tucked away near industrial warehouses. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are very spacious, which is a plus for me. Even though it was moderately busy the night we went, the outdoor area still felt spacious enough to offer an intimate vibe while we enjoyed our drinks. The service was nice; the staff were attentive and friendly. You pay at the counter for your drinks and take them back to your seat, just like at a standard bar. I'm not sure if I should be relieved that I didn't order any food that day after reading some reviews. I've seen some people complain about sanitary measures and the temperature/quality of the food here. Hmm... next time I stop by, I'll probably just grab drinks and then head over to In-N-Out lol. On another note, the drinks were good! I forgot which IPA I had, but it was nice. My boyfriend went for his usual michelada, which he enjoyed. Overall, SoCal Vibes is a laid-back, industrial-style brewery that offers a spacious, dog-friendly outdoor seating area. For that reason alone, I'll probably be back soon. I'd recommend this spot to anyone in the area looking for a chill place to grab drinks. Cheers!

I also tried Chinollo at a Yelp event and have been dying to go back. Previously I had tried the…read moreKorean bowl which I LOVED! There was so much flavor packed into that bowl. Today I tried the Chico Cubano bowl with pulled pork, beans, plantains, and I chose greens and white rice as my bases. I couldn't believe that yet again Chinollo packed so much flavor into this bowl!!!! WOW! The pork was succulent and tender with great seasoning, the plantains were the perfect sweet complement - excellent texture to the plantains. The rice is sticky and perfectly cooked and the beans were delicious. The picked red onions provided the perfect amount of acidity. The only thing - I would not recommend the greens with this bowl since the beans kinda take over the base. But hey, it was still delicious, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . I did learn you want to order ahead of time at lunch. That way it's ready when you get there. I did have to wait, but only for about 10 minutes after I placed my order on the kiosk. But it was PACKED right at lunch time and parking was even difficult to find even though theyre in a strip mall area with lots of parking. If you have time to eat in, they've done a good job with the seating area. It's a casual restaurant with lots of great flavors. Can't wait to try another bowl at some point!

Such a great casual spot for a quick lunch! I've been twice now, and I absolutely loved the PORK…read moreBELLY CLINCHER. At some point when I return, I'll try something else. Maybe. ENJOY! PS: There is a big parking lot, don't fret!

Stopped by The Pan in Gardena located on the corner of Western Ave and 166th St., after noticing…read morethe rare sight of a smaller weekday or weekend crowd, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the "Original" Fully Loaded Hash Browns and a variety of pancakes were the star, crispy edges on my hash browns, generous toppings, and a portion size that could easily feed two people seriously. It's one of those dishes that feels indulgent in the best way. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual feel, and the service was impressively fast without losing any attention to detail. Parking is definitely tight, so plan on grabbing a spot along 166th if you're trying to beat the rush. A satisfying brunch experience with comfort food done right. Miguel C.

Gardena staple The Pan never misses. If you know, you know…read more Stopped by for breakfast and ordered the steak & eggs with an OG pancake on the side. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes were definitely a hit too. Even though they were packed, the service was still good. It's a small space. Just be prepared to wait a little if you're going on the weekend. Trust me, it's worth it. A solid breakfast spot that's been holding it down for years and one I'll definitely keep coming back to.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!! 5 stars for…read morethis place This place is nestled on the top floor of the Porsche experience center close to West Hollywood. You walk in and you immediately are greeted by a warm person at the front desk. You walk in and the place is so chic and beautifully laid out! It is small so tables are limited. You need to make reservations in advance for a table. It overlooks the track so that was entertainment for the kids. I wouldn't say it is necessarily family friendly, especially small kids, but our kids were fine dining there. They don't have a kids menu but the chef was able to make the kids some simple things they loved - pasta and cheese!! The highlight though was the Porsche shaped butter. That was THE absolute coolest thing ever. It came in a little dish with the bread. My kids and I loved it!!! It was a really nice touch to our meal. The food was really exceptional. One of the best places I've dined in a long time - even including Michelin star restaurants!! The dishes were so beautifully and delicately prepared - we had the octopus appetizer, the homemade pasta dish, the heirloom salad and Ofocurse we couldn't pass dessert! Dessert: if you are a tiramisu lover like me you MUST try the tiramisu-choux. It's a whole different take on this Italian dessert! Overall this place was absolutely INCREDIBLE. From the ambiance, to the service, to the delicious noteworthy mouthwatering food you totally need to come here. I already want to come back next time we visit !!! If you want to have an amazing dining experience, you totally need to come here!

Restaurant 917 is located at the Porsche Experience Center in Carson…read more Easily accessible right off the freeway. As you drive up, you can already see the track and 911s whizzing around! If that doesn't get you pumped, not sure what else will! Highly recommend you make reservations way in advance. Looks like they also have a room for a small party of meeting. Note they are only open for lunch. Parking lot is huge. As you walk in, you are greeted to check in. If you are booked for an experience, you get a fun lanyard to wear. Visitors, you get a sticker, lol. The restaurant is on the second floor, so you can take the stairs or there is an elevator. You're greeted again at the host's station. We got there early so started off with a cocktail. We both tried the 917 Old Fashioned which was delicious and they sear the 917 and Porsche logo which was super fun! They start off with pretzel breads with cute butters shaped like Porsche cars! They do have a couple chairs in front of the host table as well as a bar area. Bathrooms are back towards the host area. Huge and clean! There is a viewing station as well that you can walk outside from this area to watch the track from the top and that did not disappoint. You can get seats inside right at the window and watch the experiences. So fast and loud! We had a great time!

I don't know what has me hooked on Irvs' burgers, it must be the secret sauce AKA Irv's sauce. You…read morecan buy an extra side of the sauce for $1. The Roadside burger is my preference, it's a single hand-pressed patty, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a slice of American cheese. They always ask if I want a double, I decline because it seems overwhelming. My hands are full with the single! I get a packet of mustard and add it to enhance the tangy pickles, together it makes the perfect zesty taste. Sincerely, Rosemary

Yummy burger and even BETTER FRIES!!…read more OMG THE FRIES!!! Regular fries ($4) were so crispy and perfectly flavored. I didn't need any ketchup. Not too salty and not greasy. One of the best fries I've had! The portion was an ok size. Best Burger on "The Menu" had great flavor! ($10.50). It was a bit smaller than expected though. It's good to know that the patties are ground fresh daily. No too salty and not greasy. The interior was pretty cool. I hope to try other items next time!

Three of us went to Local Kitchen for lunch. We all ordered salads: Asian chicken, Cobb, and…read moreiceberg wedge. Each salad was large and filling. They were all delicious. Our server was attentive and helpful.

Local Kitchen is a great place to have drinks after work or a great meal. They have a full bar and…read morecan make you anything you want, the bartenders are great. But we love to eat there. The place is so comfortable and clean. It is not loud like a standard bar and there are places to sit that are super quiet. The service is super nice. They will take goo care of you. I love the music they play. I am so sick of elevator music and they don't do that. I really enjoy that. All of their food is great, but I am hooked on their salads. Their Sartori Caesar is one of my favorites. It has super fresh crisp romaine hearts with freshly grated parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons and house-made Caesar dressing. I love the dressing. Their Big Newport Wedge is better than most is has the best iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato and a great blue cheese dressing. All the food is great and we eat more than just salad, but their salad is a stand out.

I've been staying at this hotel quite a bit this year while coming back to the town I grew up in…read more The bar is always friendly and they have good draft beers. Great ambiance and setting. Tonight was my first time having dinner. I got the filet mignon and edamame and it was perfect! I'm going to try the Sea Bass next visit. Highly recommend this restaurant and bar. I'm so glad I found it since I come back quite often these days.

Jana Mediterranean Coastal is located in the lobby of the DoubleTree hotel in Torrance. We ordered…read morethe tomato soup, Mediterranean salad with salmon, and the pastrami sandwich with sauerkraut and Russian dressing. The tomato soup was warm, smooth, and flavorful. The Mediterranean salad was fresh, and the salmon was cooked nicely with crispy skin. The pastrami sandwich was generously filled, and the sauerkraut and Russian dressing gave it plenty of flavor. It also came with fries. We enjoyed everything and had a very nice meal.

Amazing!!! First time here, and won't be the last. First, we were greeted by the absolutely…read moreprecious Garrett. Nice smile and so polite and welcoming. That's the kind of employee you want, as the first impression is huge. They have a huge menu, so we looked ahead of time on Yelp so we can order right away. Josie was our server and, again, so welcoming. She kept our water and tea refilled when we needed it. The food was delicious! The one thing issue with my flatbread it was soggy from the chili sauce on top. The flavor amazing, but needed to eat with fork and knife. My hubby's chicken sandwich was yummy. They have a rewards program, so make sure to sign up. We will definitely return. 8/27/26

This review is for their Catered Food. Just to be clear, Truxtons provides food for a party. One…read morejust order and arrange this ahead of time. I recently went to a party where all the food was from Truxtons! The food was delicious. I took photos. There were salmon skewers, Bistro Salad, various sandwiches, fruit, hummus and veggies pickled cucumbers, penne pasta, and skewers of tomato, cheese with basil .Everyone at the party raved about how good the food tasted. Of course the host displayed the food beautifully. The host picked up the food in large container trays from the restaurant and then arranged the food at home for the party. 5 stars for the food!

Great place for a weekend brunch! I think this is a newer location as there's a location a mile…read moreaway which also gets very busy. So they're expanding which is a good sign. There's a big free parking lot which is a huge plus. Be ready to wait during brunch hours on the weekends. It's worth the wait though. On a Sunday around 10:30am, it was about a 45 minute wait for 3 people. Luckily there's a claw machine store right next door to kill the time. Once we got seated, the service was friendly and fast. The Loaded Hash Browns were delicious and a big portion. I do wish the hash browns was a little more crispy though. It's a nice clean diner with a country cooking feel. It's not too big, which is probably why there can be a long wait.

This is my 2nd time here. 1st time was excellent…read more Today they hardly gave you any potatoes, eggs were gross, would have been better off going to McDonald's. What a rip off!

I met some friends here for lunch and it was great. We all took advantage of the daily lunch…read morespecials for $13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I had the Eureka American Burger and upgraded to sweet potato fries instead of the signature fries. My friends all had the fish and chips and one ordered the fried pickles. Other lunch specials included al pastor fish tacos, poke bowl, salmon Caesar salad, blackened shrimp tacos, and a grilled chicken club sandwich. Everything was wonderful including our server Abel who was very kind and accommodating. My friends had been here before and raved about it. It's definitely worth a visit.

Came for happy hour and apparently everyone else had the same idea. It was pretty busy, so service…read morewas a little slow, but we still enjoyed ourselves. We ordered the chicken nachos, Brussels sprouts, and lychee martinis. The nachos were really good and super filling! They came piled high with a hefty portion of toppings, so definitely great for sharing. The lychee martini was also really good. Refreshing and not overly sweet. There is a parking lot, but it's on the smaller side and fills up pretty quickly, especially during happy hour. Overall, great location, good happy hour bites, and I'd definitely come back for that lychee martini!