The Steak Library

IClassic Vibe, Killer Caesar, Great Steaks If you're looking…read morefor bright lights and trendy, modern decor, this isn't it--and that's precisely why it works. The atmosphere at The San Franciscan is dark, cozy, and unapologetically old-school, but the vibe is absolute perfection. A few highlights from my visit: * The Caesar Salad: Honestly a standout. It's done exceptionally well, expertly dressed, and the portions are surprisingly generous. * The Steaks: Whenever I'm in the mood for a proper, high-quality steak, this is my go-to spot. They know how to handle their meat. * The Ambience: Dimly lit and full of classic charm. It feels like a throwback in the best way possible. Whether you're looking for a low-key date night spot or just craving a solid steak and a great salad, the San Franciscan delivers every time. Highly recommend!

This is a steakhouse that serves different cuts of meat, but it's primarily known for its prime…read morerib. I've been here several times including yesterday. Would I say they have the best prime rib around? No. But it is pretty damn satisfying. When here, I always order the Franciscan cut Prime Rib cooked to medium (it's 3/4 pounds), house salad with ranch dressing, and steak fries. They throw in a loaf of sourdough bread with whipped butter. The prime rib is very tender and has plenty of fat. We all know fat equals flavor. The only thing I would change about it, and I keep forgetting to ask the server each time I'm here, is to have it served without the au jus already in the plate. Don't get me wrong. The au jus is fantastic, but when the prime rib is served in a pool of it, the meat becomes soggy. Served separately, I think the prime rib would be even better. In addition to the prime rib, the salad and steak fries are incredibly delicious. The salad is nothing fancy, but very tasty due to the ranch dressing it comes with. Wish I knew the recipe of the dressing. The steak fries pair perfectly with the prime rib. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The only thing I would say is pretty average is the sourdough bread. Although it comes out warm, I don't get the sense that they're freshly baked. The service here is phenomenal. The servers are attentive, polite, and efficient. Can't ask for anything more from them. If you're looking for a trendy spot with contemporary decor and pretentious vibes, this place is not for you. This is an old school steakhouse with red upholstered booths and soft music playing in the background. If you live in the South Bay, and you're looking for a classic prime rib experience, this is a place you should check out.

Locally sourced ingredients

Located in Torrance, at the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd. & Sepulveda Blvd.

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Pacific Standard Prime

1st ever Father's Day Buffet Brunch for this restaurant. Wow ! Such a great idea. I made small…read moreplates to try everything. Went back 4 times. Started with bottomless mimosas. Lemon ricotta pancakes and brioche French Toast with whiskey maple syrup. Yum. Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs with truffles, delish deconstructed blt salad, Kumamoto oysters, scallops on the half shell, Maine lobster risotto, Jumbo shrimp, bourbon glazed smoked ham, wagyu tri tip and crusted beef tenderloin. And Parker House rolls!!! At $125 pp , inclusive of mimosas, tax and tip, what a great price point! Yay !

The char on the filet was the best I may have ever had... and that's saying something coming from a…read moresteak capital the likes of Houston, TX! Skip the peppercorn sauce- go for the red wine butter reduction instead. It. Is. Devine. (A HUGE thanks to Mark for remedying that misstep of mine mid-meal; his service has been on pointe tonight) The au gratin potatoes had me wanting to lick the bowl (but please don't, this is a fancy place!) Yet not so fancy on a Thursday afternoon that I felt out of place in my (nice) T-shirt and joggers, having just flown in from H-town. FWIW- The "uncommon wedge" was nothing worth writing home about; save the space and go straight for the steak and sides, you won't regret it. I wonder if they're open early enough on Saturday that I could drop back in before my flight out.....

Tomahawk at Pacific Standard Prime steakhouse in Redondo Beach

Oysters on the Half Shell at Pacific Standard Prime steakhouse in Redondo Beach

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Cafe Pacific

4.3(31 reviews)

5.2 mi

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.

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!

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The End

4.3(202 reviews)

3.3 mi

Came here for trivia night and was amazed this place was down the street from me. Come by early…read moreenough to enjoy their amazing happy hour menu. The food is great and the drinks are even better. The lovely and wonderful bartenders can help you with your every need. This bar has a stage set to host anything and pretty much they do. From trivia night to live music to comedy night. There's something here for everyone. A person can really feel welcomed here. Definitely coming back again!

A cool little spot literally at the end of this strip mall. The food was pretty good and the…read moreservice was pretty quick. Staff were super friendly and the prices were about what you'd expect normally, however, they got some really great happy hour prices.

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Stonefire Grill

3.8(794 reviews)

1.0 mi

This was our first visit to Stonefire Grill, and it turned out to be a delightful experience and I…read morelike the atmosphere, You order at the counter when you walk in, employees were where helpful ,then they give you a vibrating pager so you can grab a seat while your food is prepared. We ordered a $13.99 personal meal. My wife had the mac & cheese with a salad, and I had the combo pizza with a Caesar salad. We added two drinks for $1.99 each and shared a nutty coleslaw. I was surprised at how large the "personal size" mac & cheese was -- it was very generous. We ended up sharing the pizza, mac & cheese, and coleslaw and still had plenty of food. The meal also came with two personal-size carrot cakes, which we took home for the next day. Even sharing just one was more than enough. Everything was delicious, but the carrot cake really stood out. Super moist, full of carrots and chunks of pineapple, and topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting. The menu says it's made from scratch, and it definitely tasted homemade. Definitely recommend! **After reading some of the 3 and 1 reviews, I'm hoping to have an equally positive experience on my next visit.

Just want to start by saying, I love Stonefire. I've been going to Stonefire for 10+ years with my…read morefamily (Pasadena, Valencia, West Hills), so I know exactly what it's supposed to taste like. This Torrance location? Not even close. Service was great, staff was nice and the place looks good. That's where the positives end unfortunately. The food was honestly terrible. -Mashed potatoes tasted straight out of a packet--gooey, liquidy and cheap. -Breadsticks were weirdly loaded with Parmesan and missing the usual garlic flavor. -Salad was chopped into oblivion no reason. -The tri-tip easily the worst I've ever had from Stonefire. Rubbery, badly seasoned, and felt like low-quality meat. Completely different from what they serve at other locations. -BBQ sauce was off. Way too much black pepper to the point it made me cough. It's definitely not the original sauce. This didn't feel like Stonefire. It felt like a completely different restaurant trying to pass as Stonefire. Really disappointing.

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Truxton's American Bistro

4.2(544 reviews)

2.2 mi

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!

Parking: free parking in the front a little hard to find the area because it is on a hill…read more Service: super friendly staff that may be too friendly to a fault we went at 9 AM on a Saturday morning so no wait staff does give you plenty of time to decide. Sometimes you do need to wave them down if you need things a little faster. Food: amazing American food - well seasoned. Sounds like you can customize anything - if they have it they will do it. Would love to try other things there as well.

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The Hot Bee Flatbread

Black Angus Steakhouse

3.7(1.2k reviews)

3.4 mi

It's the last day for Black Angus Torrance! I made one last visit a few weeks back when they were…read morescheduled to close on June 21. I was pleasantly surprised to see they got an extension to stay till July 11, This place has been a staple of the South Bay for over 50 years and I literally grew up just down the street from here. I remember wondering as child how it was to dine here but it wasn't until I was in college a few years back that I finally got to try this spot out. It's been a go to spot ever since. I've been here with family and friends for various celebrations, occasions and even dineLA (see previous review). I will miss their dine LA specials, Prime Rib Wednesdays, Black Angus Wagon Wheel samplers and Campfeast Dinner for 2. It was always a treat to have their Sky High Mud Pie and their Chocolate Chip Cowboy Cookie for my birthday. I do hope the Torrance location finds another spot. They have been such a big part of the South Bay story and it would be wonderful if they can continue to be part of the Torrance.

Went to Black Angus this past week for their Martini…read moreExperience. First, I was very saddened to hear that they were closing this location. I hope they find a new location soon. I'll jump to the end real quick because this is important .... no fault of the restaurant but in the parking area (I parked far enough so that my car wouldn't be hit by anyone) and some bozo still managed to swipe my entire side front end of my new car. Jerrrrrkoff move of the driver but I guarantee you that karrrrma is going to come back ten-fold to you. What comes around, goes around so I'm not worried about a fish being served cold to you, soon. Ample parking; however not great drivers. Everyone had 7pm reservations and the establishment did great in getting everyone to be seated in an orderly fashion. The staff was welcoming. One patron decided to be the a h o l e of the night and cut everyone in line as she believed she was entitled. Many people were upset with this. Totally understandable. The lady ended up going to the bar with her husband and friend. She is an embarrassment. Again, no fault of the restaurant. We had a great team who worked beyond hard and provided great service. Leo, Candy and Savannah were the main host and cocktail artists. Our server was Thomas. I believe we were so lucky to have him. He provided the utmost exceptional service. I'm all about great customer service and he was excellent. He definitely made our night. My sister and mom had made reservations and my husband and I had another reservation. We were able to sit together. Our daughter came but did not order since she was Keto and did not want to break her ketosis. Kudos to the chef! Everything was savory, heavenly and exquisite. The experience came with; 1st course: Deviled eggs, smoked paprika, crispy bacon, crispy potato chip 2nd course: shrimp cocktail, house cocktail sauce, basil aioli Paired with a limoncello martini featuring Grey Goose Vodka ENTRÉE: Top Sirloin au poivre, mashed Potatoes, grilled asparagus, brandy cream sauce Paired with a cucumber martini featuring Grey Goose Vodka DESSERT: Berry crème brûlée Paired with Key Lime Pie Martini featuring Grey Goose Vodka The price was very reasonable. I loved the limoncello martini and cucumber martini. Grey Goose is my favorite along with crème brûlée so I knew this night would be a good one. Thomas, is such a delight. We hope to see him again. We are astonished by his great service. His attention to detail all the time while providing excellent service with a smile. He was so friendly and made sure we and others were taken care of. This Torrance location has been one that we have come to since I was a little girl. It's really sad to see them closing but I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing all of these lovely workers at the new place. The restaurant has an old school western style and feel.

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Think Prime Steak House

3.3(634 reviews)

2.9 mi

Good food with an Old School restaurant VIBE. My wife…read moreEvelyn and I have been then for both Valentines and our Anniversary and have not been disappointed! We'll be sharing our 4th Anniversary there again tonight!

My wife and I were staying in the Long Beach area for the weekend. This spot was a last minute…read morechoice, due to how late they stayed open. We got there was greeted and seated pretty quickly the ambience was interesting. If you're not ok with listening to someone karaoke while they charge you a high priced 3 course meal it's not for you. The waitress was awesome! She was on top of everything. The food was good pretty basic nothing that really stood out that would make me have to go back. Overall it was a good experience I think the waitress made the experience good.

I tasted it buuuuuttt the verdict is still out on this.

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Side of Mac n cheese and Asparagus - not bad

Wa Prime Meat Market

4.8(205 reviews)

3.2 mi

Best meat market in the south bay! Been going here for years for Korean bbq grill meats, but within…read morethe last year i have been buying mainly steaks, a5 wagyu, australian wagyu (my fav), dry aged, they have it all and prices are super affordable. Way better prices than a regular market and way better quality. I don't buy my steaks anywhere else. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. They also have a ton of other stuff. Just to add, my wife doesn't care for red meat, but because the quality of meats are so good here she is actually the one that wants to get picanha Australian wagyu almost every week from here.

Quality-meat market with beautifully marbled beef where the hefty price tag is fully justified…read more Anyone working the counter that I've met is knowledgeable, friendly, and quick. Instead of upselling, it's the kind of top-tier, no-bullshit customer service where they WANT to help you find the perfect cut of meat for your needs. The past couple of times i've been here, they've offered me free rice paper to take home. Love coming here for special occasions! A savory treat for the palette indeed ~

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A5 Wagyu Ribeye

The Bull Pen

4.1(595 reviews)

4.5 mi

I was genuinely surprised - nearly scandalized - by how difficult it was to find a neighborhood…read morestronghold that not only knew what a Rusty Nail was, but also carried the Drambuie to make it correctly. This place did not merely have the ingredients - it had the reverence. Justin mixed it with the calm precision of a man who understands that some drinks are not trends, but traditions. "Ah yes... the Rusty Nail," say some. "Old, Archaic, Weathered," say others. Let them speak. It is one of the oldest cocktails in recorded history. Gifted by Bonnie Prince Charlie to Clan McKinnon, Drambuie has been cherished and revered in the Highlands since the mists of time gathered - borne through glens, over bens, and carried through generations of clansmen. It is not for the timid. It is for those who have watched storms roll in, seen vast armies gather, and still laughed in the face of death - because they know that their bloodlines are carved from stone. For after all - The strength, courage, and battle across centuries cannot be wrong. Drambuie warms this Highlander's heart . Sweet as legend, fierce as loyalty - akin to firelight of a distant hall hidden in misty glens. Aye... the Rising of the '45 is a tale for another night. But this night belongs to the Rusty Nail.

The sauteed mushrooms are definitely the best thing we ate, had a lot of flavor and loved the bread…read moreit came with! They gave very generous salad portions The grilled salmon was good, well cooked and flavorful. The green beans were definitely overcooked. The ribeye was good (needed some salt though) definitely better with the horseradish than the chimichurri. The ribeye with chimichurri was a special, but the chimichurri did not have much flavor. The baked potato was good, the mash potatoes were ok, I expected a stronger garlic flavor. The shrimp was flavorful but overcooked. The mac n cheese was not creamy, it seemed like just cheese and noodles. Very oily but a generous portion. Overall the best food imo was the mushrooms and salmon. The service was very slow, but they were understaffed so our waitress seemed to be doing all of the work. She was very apologetic about it This place is very old school, and definitely appeals to an older crowd.