Nice setting, good service and good food. It was a bit loud inside, but typical of restaurants with the more modern decor and hard surfaces. I had a bit of trouble finding dishes I could eat due to food restrictions, but the wait staff was very helpful and conferred with the chef. The other 3 in our party enjoyed their meals as well. read more

This place is a breadth of fresh air in the San Pedro dining scene. But, it still has time and space to grow. But it is definitely the princess yet to be discovered in a court that is assembled to honors the yearly Mud Bowl of a small town somewhere where tumble weeds are the daily norm. Basically, it is a budding rose in a food dessert. But it still needs time and water to bloom, and it must be encouraged to grow with attention, concern, and stable updating. I have been there twice. The first time I loved it, the second time I loved it but saw the cracks in its facade. I am a local. When I arrived and saw its interior I knew that it was a modern haunt-- refreshing as it could make its own name in a busy downtown LA street. It is definitely not Bestia or Ospi but this place was their teenage cousin, dressed appropriately for the prom. After it goes to college and grows in its career then it can grow into its britches. I guess that was the point of the last paragraph. But this time I meant for it to focus on its decor. Which was sleek, inviting and a pretty pretty vibe that made me go cha cha cha. It was a place that had embraced contemporary design that made you feel like you were out for a cool dinner. Which is important if you are into that sort of thing. As soon as you walked in, the odor of good Italian fare hit you fondly. The best plate I had in both visits was the calamari Nicely fried. Deep in its taste. A joy to eat--- plan and simple. William (my partner in dine for both occasions) agreed it was the plate of the moment. In fact, the second time we went we ordered a second round. You see, we ate the first round, and we both were mindful that we were monopolizing the plate. I did not want to eat more than my designated half, neither did he. So we ordered another round. Such dynamics over a plate are the reason why plates are stars. There has to be a plan and conscious effort on how to enjoy a plate. The first time we went we had the pork chop it was great! Both times I went I had their updated and finger-licking good version of a chopped salad. I think its called the slab or something akin. It had butter milk ranch. The wedges were turned into circle. Both times I ate it, I left no green on the plate. It was really the type of plate that made me want to lick it. There smore dessert was great too! We had both times! It is a toasted marshmallow cloud with chocolate ice-cream. It tasks like glamping in the woods of Italy. I do not know if Italy has woods. But I imagine they have a patch of tress that are majestic in their nature. I see my self eating this dessert there and enjoying the crunch of every single espresso bean. The second we had the olive cake. That was a skip. May be if you dont like chocolate or marshmallow get that. But if you dont like that kind of stuff- chocolate and toasted marshmallow--- than your probably into fitness and exercising instead of enjoying desserts in a place that serves heavy carbs. The second time we went we had the chicken parm. When Will and I first had it, we cut it and the steam came out. It was too hot to enjoy. I ate it and it burned my tongue. It seems small but when you are paying 300 dollars for a meal I do not want my sensitive tongue to know the pain of food that is served too hot to enjoy! This was a critical error on their part. Once the chicken cooled it was joy. But it took awhile to cool. The ominous steam from the chicken wafted for longer than I cared for it. However, then I dropped some fries on the sauce and mixed them and the fries and the sauce had come together to give themselves new life. Elanoire was a dream to have a server. She noticed our counter-community table dirty and she cleaned it. Those small gestures mater if this place wants to play in the big leagues and elevated itself from the minors. I told Robin of my chicken parm concerns and she acted like I was the dumb one for not understanding that food is suppose to be hot. Yes Robin you are right, food is suppose to be hot but not tongue burning hot. What did I expect her to say when I informed her about the burning plate? Something akin to "Holy scorching chicken cluck"- sir- sorry for the burn! I'll go there again! I am willing to see their growth! read more

Just went again last night for drinks and apps...can't complain one bit, only accolades. If you know good food..and I mean Michelin quality, nothing less, then you know what this place is. Everything was outstanding. They really have put elevated dining on the San Pedro map. The food is fresh, local purveyed, and beautiful presentation. I'll pay what-it's-worth all day long for that experience especially since I don't have to drive an hour to enjoy it! Can't say enough good things about it...Just love that I don't have to drive out of the 90731 for an exceptional dining read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Peruvian scallops - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

I love this place! It's top notch through and through. From the food to the service and everything in between. The apps are all amazing! But especially the raw bar scallops! They are flavor bombs! Their clam chowder is also exceptional! For entrees, the fish and chips are done perfectly. And their smoky rib eye was super delicious! However, and I don't say this lightly, the pasta all amatriciana is extraordinary!!!! Spot on to what I had in Italy. Between Dockside and Evan Funke's high end pasta restaurants like Wolf Mother and Felix...they are on par! It's the most lively delicious flavor bomb of a pasta! I get it almost every time I can! Lastly, their cocktail game is solid. They have classics, some new creations and a strong list of top liquors and good wines. The Dockside is simply one of the tastiest places in the area for lunch or dinner! read more

We went to celebrate my birthday with my family and had such a memorable dinner! The food was amazing, ambiance is wonderful. We especially loved the bread, brussels sprouts, chicken parm, halibut and peach sorbet. Blake was our waiter and was very accommodating. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Trani's Dockside Station is seafood centric off shoot of a classic San Pedro classic and restaurant staple, J Trani's Ristorante. Strategically located in the historic "warehouse 1", location in the Port of Los Angeles, Dockside Station, is an upscale and bustling eatery that hits every mark, nay, excels in all aspects of fine dining one would expect from a restaurant with such a rich and stories lineage. Everything, from our initial greeting, seating and subsequent serving exceeded our expectations and the food was easily on par with any Michelin starred establishment. Our wait person, Jennifer was knowledgeable, engaging and prompt. She paced out our selections (there were many) perfectly and they arrived just at the right moment as our appetites were undulating with each bite and then whetted exactly enough when the next new bite landed. We had an EXCELLENT chilled Peruvian scallops served in a ginger, lime marinade, an outstanding shrimp cocktail, a Bluefin tartar w a house Ponzu that was well, indescribably delicious. The calamari was gently familiar if you know J Trani's, and escalated in flavor and complexity with the closer to Japanese influenced glaze. Additionally, the sausage rigatoni, cooked perfectly, and the lobster bucatini with cuttlefish ink pasta, and seared white truffle scallops were exceptional. The whiskey sours were also of high note. Once again, our wait person, Jennifer, was as true highlight and made our meal and experience a key aspect in nodding in agreement on our inevitable return. Go here, eat Dockside. read more

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We've eaten here three times over the last several months and the food and experience just seems to be getting better and better. It's really nice to have a proper upscale restaurant in San Pedro. The ambiance is spectacular. The bar is animated and fun. They have a number of house crafted cocktails that a unique and delicious. On the other end of the restaurant, the raw bar has numerous fresh oysters from the PNW and elsewhere to choose from. The food here is incredible. It's a little pricey, but not out of line with what you'd pay for a restaurant of this caliber elsewhere. Highly recommend. read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Squid ink pasta with lobster - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

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I'm going to be truthful. We have tried Dockside twice. My first impression was- well- ...ugh! I was hoping for a new Dockside casual place to have a sandwich, beer- sit outside -see the ship go by kinda place. It's not comfortable, it's not a go have a drink at the bar and relax kind -a place. It's loud, overpriced & small portions. I really love Tranis on 9th st compared to Dockside. Food was ok but absolutely nothing special. Service was fine. Atmosphere is a big no. read more

W went for lunch on Thursday. I had the special, crab sandwich on brioche. Interesting conflict of tastes and texture. I will not have it again. The crab was overpowered in every wsy by the add-ons: breaded, deep fried, honey glaze, coleslaw, spicy hot pickles, and tai aioli. Carolyn had the wet-beef, not a beef dip sandwich It's a bowl of sliced beef in broth with a couple of slices of toasted bread. Will not order again. The flavors were good but the beef was a bit tough. Slicing beef in liquid proved risky. Fries for both were good with a dab of ketchup on the side. Waiter forgot us after the meal was served (by someone else). Waited by the door to get the check. Not good. Lunch my not be the thing to do. We may try the brunch to see how that goes. read more

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Great brunch, cute spot. Had a bottle of Prosecco. The bread was amazing Had the frittata and poke dish My cousin and I went after hiking in PV read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

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This was a very interesting restaurant. From the outside you would never expect that this place was a restaurant. It is in a dock area surrounded by the port. The inside is very modern once you walk in. It took about 3 hours to get our entree but once we did it was really good! We started with a couple dozen oysters and had a little of each. They were all super yummy. Next was the garlic bread and grilled bread. I liked both but I think that the grilled bread was my favorite especially if you are going to eat it with the pasta. We also got the Squash blossoms and Calamari. I would recommend the squash blossoms! For entree we got the Mushroom Pappardelle and ink Rigatoni. I really liked the Mushroom Pappardelle but the Rigatoni was a little undercooked. I didn't mind, I kind of like it chewy but she was a little sad. Overall, I would give this place another try. I saw they have a lunch menu as well I would like to try. read more

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The noise level us unreal Sound bounces every where and so it's hard to understand and hold conversations ...and it makes it less romantic All that is needed to be done is to add more, much more of the sound absorbing material that they have some of already up in the ceiling The walls can also use creative solutions to this problem as well Simple It may not be gourmet food, but most of it is solid and good with lots of potential there for sure I, myself, will continue to patronize this wonderful establishment, along with my lovely fiancee, who lives just a few blocks away in the Cabrillo Beach area So it will be our go to place for many date nites read more

Yum-o! I came to Trani's Dockside Station with a group of friends. When driving there, I was concerned that my maps had led me astray. Never fear! You drive to the end of the road where there is seemingly nothing, but there is a building with a restaurant inside. Despite the bland exterior, it is a lovely restaurant inside. Albeit loud, it is the fun, edgy, dark interior of "hip" restaurants. The service was very friendly and attentive. The food was fantastic. Alas, because it is dark, many of my photos were blurry. I had a fantastic gin based cocktail with sage and St. Germain. Then, we shared an assortment of dishes. The scallops were unparalleled - incredibly fresh and well prepared. The spanish anchovy toast and garlic bread were both well executed and flavorful. The hyper local mushrooms were good but not as wonderful as the Brussels sprouts and even better Italian greens. We also had meatballs, which are an excellent addition to the garlic bread. It was all delicious. The desserts were similarly wonderful. The chocolate one being my absolute favorite. It was about $90 per person, but we had several drinks and left stuffed. An absolutely, awesome girls' night! I would definitely come back, even with the fam bam. read more

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There is a relaxed yet upscale vibe. High industrial ceiling gives it a nice modern look. Had the oysters which were fresh. Lots of good sharing appetizers. The steak was melt in your mouth delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

If you have time to wait for the food go to the dockside and Have a snack before you go . Takes for ever . I am done

Food was delicious. Service was great and the place was very nice looking. The Peruvian scallops were simply delicious and a must try!! read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Sausage Rigatoni - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Best restaurant in San Pedro right now. You heard me. Well, no, you read that right. I came here with family for my birthday. We had the scallops, calamari and a green salad to start. All excellent. Entrees are served like family style to share. We each ordered our entrees and sampled each other's and ordered sides of brussel sprouts, garlic bread, and fries to share. I had the pork chop. Cooked and seasoned perfect. So tasty. The rest of my family ordered the halibut, and the tomahawk steak. I sampled them and they were so good. Service was attentive and quick. We loved everything about it. I particularly liked our booth seating right next to the open kitchen. I can not wait to come back. read more

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Had an amazing birthday dinner last month here and plan to return. Drinks, wine selection. apps and entrees were all great. The standout were the raw scallops. It's flavors of lemongrass, ginger, lime and crema of coconut. Absolutely amazing. Did I mention the raw scallops?!? It's the best thing I've eaten all year. I'm not kidding. Go! Go now! read more

We went here last night for my daughter's 30th birthday. Let me start off by saying I had all appetizers for dinner. I was very pleased with my food. The Bleu cheese dressing on the Slab Salad was like no Bleu cheese I've ever had. Our reservation was for 745 and we arrived at 740. We were sat at 8pm. We were called in from the patio and still did not know who to follow to our table because the hostess did not greet us, and the entrance was busy, so we just stood there in bewilderment. Finally the manager let us know who to follow to our table. The place is very loud, I expected it because I did read the reviews beforehand and I can confirm it is loud. Drinks alcohol and non alcohol were good for everyone at the table. My sister said her margaritas were very good. When we ordered 2 in our party ordered the Short rib gnocchi, one ordered chicken picata, and a rigatoni was ordered. The server came back to let us know that the kitchen was out of gnocchi and offered a pasta as a replacement. The rigatoni was sent back because the pasta was still hard, no, it wasn't al dente, it was hard. I tried each one, and the rigatoni was the best. The mashed potatoes were ordered and also very tasty. The desserts were so delicious. The Sunken City and Apple crumble were ordered for the table. There was plenty to share. (Family and very close friends, so we share all the time.) The manager never came to touch the table when he was aware that an order was sent back, and they lacked and had to make substitutions. The ceiling looks like a warehouse and missing tiles. Besides that, the ambiance is nice. I would not suggest this place if you're going on a first date type thing because you can't really hear each other. I will go back for the food. The leftovers were not offered a carryout bag. Our server was nice and did his best. Reserve a table in advance you may still have to wait but it was worth it. read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Spanish Anchovy Toast is so FLAVORFUL and very good. - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Great food and friendly staff! Quality of the food is amazing and fresh. The new style calamari is my go to!

We go here every 6 weeks or so. This is the second time in a row our service was spotty. This time it took about 40 minutes to get our main course. All during this time our server was telling us it was coming. Finally we decided to leave and our meal showed up as we were getting up. We rejected meal as we lost my appetite and manager provided us our drink tab. That did not sit well with me and I would not pay as now it was 9:20 on Friday and nothing is open for dinner. Fun place but service has been lacking for us. read more

I enjoyed my dinner at Dockside. I live nearby to the J.Tranis location and never eaten there but somehow made it here first lol. I love the ambiance here very sleek and modern. The entire is pleasant. The manager was also very hands-on ensure all is ran smoothly. Team work makes the dream work .It's perfect for a date night. The menu is fairly small but has some good options. We both ordered the Bucatini and a plate of the Harpos Harlic Bread. The pasta was yummy but I absoulety loved the bread! It was amazing!!! We also tried an espresso martini it was phenomenal. I'd definitely return. I'd like to try the lunch menu. Also the still water is Evian wish it was Aqua Pana. read more

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My friend was moving to the East Coast, so this was one of the restaurants in SoCal that she wanted to visit before heading out.... And she wasn't kidding about how delicious this place was! This is a Trani family restaurant that recently opened and is led by Chef Dustin, and let me just say he nailed it with his menu! We had the following: Peruvian bay scallops, oysters, Aguachile, squash blossoms, Short Rib pasta, the porkchop, the Sunk-en City and Apple Crumble. Not only was the service superb, but my absolute favorite was these 3: -Peruvian Bay Scallops: all of the flavors meshed together along with the coconut air... omg I can eat these all day everyday! -Tomahawk Beeler Pork Chop: this is probably the best pork chop I've ever had. It was moist, tender, flavorful and the cherry semi glaze & fermented mushroom butter made me keep wanting more! -Sunk-en City: such a cleverly made dessert! I never thought olive oil, chocolate gelato and torched marshmallow would stop me on my tracks after just one bite! The vibe was great, the service was attentive and fantastic, and the food was definitely something I would drive an hour for any day! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful. The food is generally good but service can be bad. I've been about a half dozen times and have never had a wow experience but have had one time where they were extremely slow to deliver our food and then waited for approx half hour to get the check. I prefer the main restaurant. read more

My wife and I had an amazing experience here for Valentine's Day dinner. Highly recommend. The place itself is really nice and the food all tasted fresh and good. Loved the scallops and calamari. Service was excellent and the place was busy and lively. read more

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I must say this was an amazing experience! So much parking, great ambiance and even a live band on Mondays and Thursdays. We were lucky to have come on a Thursday. We celebrated my bffs bday and engagement announcement. Since it was our first time the server was so gracious to tell us exactly how to order. We started with oysters, salad and squash blooms .. I was extremely satisfied with the freshness of the oysters ! I'm not really an oyster girl and I had 3 :)))).. the squash blossom was a cross of tempura and veggie .. perfectly fried .. we then had the gnocchi pasta and ribeye ! Both great dishes. The Steal was medium well and perfectly cooked .. overall I was pleased in all aspects. Thank you to our amazing server .. because I'm days late I can't remember his name but I'm sure they're all amazing. The manager was even attentive . Thank you thank You read more

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Really good food. And the bartender was wonderful :-). They also have live music on Thursday nights. A little hard to find but worth the search. read more

I usually consider myself pretty easy-going when it comes to dining out, but my recent visit to Trani's Dockside Station in San Pedro left me less than impressed. Here's a rundown of my experience: Ambiance and Service: Arriving on a Friday afternoon, the restaurant was bustling, though not overwhelmingly packed. We waited about 25-30 minutes for a table, which seemed reasonable given the crowd. I remember the host mentioning to another guest, that she's trying to seat people asap, but does not want to overwhelm the servers. Understandable, I assume that was to provide the best experience for their guests. Once seated, we noticed there were only 2-3 servers handling half of the restaurant, and it took our server about 10-15 minutes to attend to us initially. This unfortunately set the tone for the rest of our dining experience set the tone for the rest of our visit, as the service continued to be sluggish and inattentive. Appetizers: We started with a variety of appetizers: the calamari, half a dozen Kumamoto oysters, half a dozen Peruvian bay scallops, and the chowder. On the positive side, the oysters and scallops were delightful--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The calamari also stood out with its perfect size and tasty sauce. Unfortunately, the chowder was a major letdown. It tasted more like lukewarm milk with some vegetables thrown in, and even adding salt couldn't salvage it. Main Courses: For our entrees, I chose the Swordfish Milanese, while my partner opted for the Italian Mortadella sandwich. The swordfish was cooked to perfection, but the accompanying mashed potatoes were disappointingly bland and I didn't care to even eat the rest after a bite. The Italian Mortadella sandwich failed to impress, with the fries being the only redeeming element on the plate. Overall Experience: Our entire visit spanned nearly two hours, yet we spent most of that time waiting rather than enjoying our meal. The server rarely checked on us, and we had to rely on what seemed to be the manager to refill our water after our requests were ignored. While there were some bright spots, like the seafood appetizers, the overall experience fell short. The slow and inattentive service, combined with the hit-or-miss quality of the food, means that my partner and I won't be in a hurry to return. Perhaps we might give the dinner menu a try in the future, but it's unlikely we'll be back anytime soon. **unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the chowder or the calamari, so I apologize in advance. read more

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One of the best, if not the best, restaurants in San Pedro! Top notch service, delicious food, nice atmosphere. Literally everything from pasta to seafood to pork chops were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back! read more

This little gem of a restaurant is in the deep part of the Port of LA. Very unassuming from the outside but inside it's wonderfully laid out up-to-date. The food is fantastic. Service was always with a smile and very gracious. Plan to go back there often. read more

Let's start with the obvious, this is an old-school San Pedro off shoot from the brick and mortar Trani's on 9th st. You're probably gonna run into someone you know or that you're related to. The ambience has a good vibe and you are greeted quickly at the door. Bam, just like any great San Pedro hang out the bar is within a couple of feet mixing up great cocktails. We were seated quickly per our reservation. Our waiter explained the specials and the ordering process. You must order everything at the same time. Your appetizer will come out before your entrée, but everything must be ordered at the same time. There's no ordering your appetizer first, having a glass of wine and then ordering entrées. You have to follow the rules! As the evening picked up, so did the sound level. Acoustics aren't great. Our guest wanted to try the garlic bread as an appetizer. Average at best. I was a little creeped out that it was served on leftover printed wine special menus. How many hands had touched that menu before the garlic bread was placed on it..... Yikes! Chicken Parmesan was good. We also ordered a side of pasta, which was ridiculously small and overpriced. We also ordered the short rib penne pasta. Good flavor, plenty of tender meat. My review is a mixed bag. Will I go back? Maybe for a good old-fashion cocktail at the bar with friends. Dinner was lack luster for the price. read more

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Great food, fun menu and service. Wonderful blend of flavorful dishes and cocktails. A definite add to your special weekend date night.

Food, service, cocktails and ambiance were excellent. We had calamari and cocktails to start and then shared the pork chop for the main course. I'll be back for brunch. read more

The food was very good. The service was attentive without being intrusive. It's a lovely restaurant. Bit loud for me but that won't stop us from coming back. Fun evening. read more

First time coming here for my birthday dinner, party of 10. I called to make reservations a week before and they kindly made accommodations for a Saturday evening. I highly recommend the squash blossoms, calamari, garlic bread, lobster bisque, sword fish, halibut, and prime ribeye. Excellent customer service! Can't wait to try their brunch menu. Will definitely be back! read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Not wasting one bite on the bone in prime ribeye! - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

First time here. The raw bar scallops and oysters were excellent. The calamari was very good as well. We were well taken care of by Anthony. Definitely will return read more

A friend invited me to a nice restaurant. I was worried about the location until we arrived because there was nothing around. The restaurant was bustling and the staff friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious! read more

Trani's Dockside Station - Oyster&scallop - Seafood Near Me - San Pedro, California

Fantastic food, ambiance and service! Our wonderful server, Blake, pointed us in the right "menu direction", since this was our first visit. The garlic bread tasted like it was made by angels. So fluffy! Stuffed squash blossoms and calamari are the kind of dishes that make you wish you could cook even remotely this well. You can't, and there is no way you will match their amazing flavors and textures. This place is a sparkling treasure in a fascinating part of the old L.A. docks. We will definitely be back. read more

Gorgeous setting, amazing food and service! We had a large party and everything was perfect. Oyster, scallops, chowder, ribeye etc. Top notch !! read more

Fathers Day Fried Chicken, Chef Dustin secret brine for 48-24 hours, and coated with special seasoning. Chicken melted in our mouth, add the homemade gravy with mashed potatoes. some of the BEST Fried we have ever eaten. read more

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