I saw their chilaquiles promoted on Instagram , so I thought I'd come try them because they looked…read moreso good ! And oh my god they were absolutely delicious! wow, not a lot of places know how to make chilaquiles but this spot knows exactly what they're doing ! Wow! I prefer green salsa but they have them in red too. The salsa is the right about of spicy and citrusy flavors! It means something when I say their chilaquiles are FIRE ! The birria added for $7 is totally worth it , the right delicious citrusy amazing flavor ! The coffee was so yumyy, sweet and crafty artsy with that beautiful design on it ! The service was wonderful , the Miss was very attentive and kind , the hospitality, loved it all!!! it wasn't too crowded, they do close at 1 pm but I loved it ; and I will definitely come back for more ! Highly recommend it ! It's in a nice cute spot in Rolling Hills PV! They have outside seating , prices are really good , I'm happy ! 10/10 loved it ! 10 stars ! Good job !

Came on the Saturday morning around 9:30am for brunch. We…read moretook the patio seat and there were no line and tables inside and outside were both available. More people came after 10:30am and became packed. Friendly staff, nice and cozy seating. Strawberry and banana crepe ( Eifel Tower, that was the name of this item I think)with Nutella was fantastic! Vegetarian omelette with potato gratin was also delicious! Highly recommend!!

Hands-down, this is the best Mediterranean-based cuisine restaurant in the South Bay, if not all of…read moreLA. I wanted to follow up my very short review that I wrote about this restaurant over a decade ago as I have continued to frequent this restaurant and I have always enjoyed their food. What they offer here is a really nice selection of Mediterranean-based cuisine. They always use the best ingredients, and the food always arrives with a great presentation. Mostly, the food here tastes very-very good. And, isn't that the right reason you actually go to a restaurant in the first place? This is a family-owned and operated business. From this, you can really tell that everybody who works here really cares about the restaurant and the customers. Thus, it's always a great dining experience. Their menu offers a really nice selection of everything from gyro's to kebabs onto salads and the like. There's a really nice choice of both entrées and side dishes for you to choose from. The one thing I will say about this establishment, and this is certainly not a criticism, but whenever you eat here, they always keep the food coming. Whether it is the pita chips, the pita bread, the whatever, when you leave here you are going to be very-very full. This restaurant is located just off of Hawthorne Boulevard and a block from PCH. Thus, it's very easy to find. In terms of parking they have a parking lot over to one side of the building. You could always find a spot there. They also have a number of spots on the street, in front of the restaurant. This is where I always prefer to park. Easy in, easy out. Overall, if you're looking for some great Mediterranean-based food, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed.

Food was great, a bit different than other Middle Eastern places but delicious…read more Service was outstanding, from the nicest owner to the staff. We ordered the lunch specials, the steak kabobs. I ordered extra salad instead of the rice. The baklava was delicious! It's a very welcoming atmosphere, almost feels like you are a guest at a nicely decorated house.

Came in last minute on a Saturday after A performance at Norris with my Mom and Niece ... Jackie…read morewas amazing, super friendly, and took the time to give us her recommendations... all while being extremely busy after the theatre got out :)

Henna was so kind and i loved our conversation with her with me and my grandma! 10000000/100000!read more

A nice place to have lunch or dinner. Now that the Admiral Risty is gone there's plenty of parking…read moreas my Dad was telling me. The Ave Italy is simple but nice decor. Our waiter was pleasant but busy. For the whole restaurant it appeared that they only had two waiters and the busboys. I have to mention that the busboys were hustling, shout out to them. They ought to switch the waiters for the busboys once in a while as I found they were doing a fantastic job. Our food was good, I ordered Linguine with Shrimp Prawns which I have to add they were not large, same size as a regular shrimp with tail and head. It was good but a little disappointing. Italian salad was ok, table bread was good and. So was the beer . I opted to go for beer instead of Wine . The homemade Tiramisu was Phenomenal a must try. For the restaurant being close to the ocean it doesn't have a view .

I really don't leave a lot of negative reviews and in fact, not a lot of reviews, but this place…read moremade me actually want to detail our family's experience. Just for context, it was my niece's high school graduation. A day to celebrate, turned into something that made me want to write this review. We came in around 730pm, a group of 10 that had an 8pm reservation. We were hoping to get seated early but didn't expect it if it wasn't available. No biggie, but 2 large groups went in ahead right when they were going to give us the menus and the other parties got in first. Didn't really start the right way already. But moving on. We were seated outside (we didn't request a specific inside/outside) so no expectation, but the patio was cold and we asked for a heater (which they had in view) and another party requested the drapes to be opened (which is fine) but we could've used the heater and it didn't come for another 30mins. When the heater did come, it wasn't turned on for a long while and when it did get turned on, it was blazing hot and we asked a staff to turn it down. The guy turned it off. All in all it was yet again another interesting interaction. Then comes the ordering, the restaurant has daily specials and the regular menu. The waiter went around and described the specials and when we asked about the prices (the regular menu had prices) the waiter said it was a secret. Maybe it was an attempt to be humorous, but after clarifying we wanted to know the prices the waiter asked which one and had a weird reaction to our question. It was all awkward and came off very off-putting. One of the water glasses had a bug in it and we asked for a replacement. Twice. The waiter didn't replace it for along time and then he said he didn't know we were asking for a replacement. The water glass that was put in as a replacement had fingerprints, and smears on the glass and at that point we didn't want to bother. We showed it to the waiter and he was apologetic and said they ran out of glasses. (Does that mean they're giving us dirty glasses bc they ran out?) We ordered a couple of items and I think there was a misunderstanding on the order and they brought out something that we mentioned we wanted but ultimately didn't order. A busser put put the calamari on the table and we told them we canceled it. The busser graciously took it away but the waiter put it back on the table. We told him we didn't order that and he actually argued with us that we did order it. He smirked when he took it away. We ordered items and the food started coming in after 40mins. (It was busy so understandable). But it was important to note that we ordered pretty quickly and our dishes came so late while other tables next to us had their food served quicker. We didn't order anything that requires elaborate time to prepare. When the food did come, the pizza came out cold but at that point we were just done with the place. They did comp the pizza, and told me that I should've said something so they can reheat the pizza. But the culmination of our experience overall really made us not even try to call the waiter. Some of the items were decent, but it is really hard to appreciate the food when the service felt like the food was served with a side of rude. Overall it was a pretty horrible experience and would never recommend this place.

Stopped by Hook & Plow for lunch and really enjoyed it. We started with the salmon poke and clam…read morechowder. The poke was fresh and flavorful, and the chowder was rich, creamy, and loaded with clams. I ordered the salmon salad, which had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon with crispy skin over fresh greens and roasted vegetables. We also tried the steak sandwich medium rare, and the steak was tender with great flavor. The sourdough and arugula really brought it together. The food tasted fresh, service was friendly, and the patio is a great place to sit on a nice day. I'll definitely be back.

SALMON POKE DELECTABLE ! Came here for lunch with my son and…read morewe loved everything we had. We started with the salmon poke and it was uniquely marinated and delicious (would think about getting this as my main next time). My son order the pick three (they also have a pick two). He got clam chowder which creamy and also uniquely flavored, it had bacon, he had the fish tacos which were delicious, the toppings made them even better, and the furikake fries. I ordered the steak sandwich, it was really good but a lot sweeter than I expected with a shallot jam. The bread was toasty and the melty cheese was great. We shared the fries but even had some extra to bring home. The only thing I didn't love was my cocktail. I don't remember what it was called some spicy tropical drink. It would have been ok but there was some cherry foam on top that I don't think was listed on the menu. I dislike cherry flavored stuff it tastes like cough syrup to me. So if I'd known I would have ordered something else or ordered it without the cherry. I would definitely come back again. I especially recommend the lunch specials they are a good price. The service was great! After lunch we walk down to the beach to enjoy the beautiful views!

Just discovered this spot and i love it !!!!! Such good drinks and food! Really loved the shishito…read morepeppers and the skewers

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.

I'll be honest, salad is never my go-to meal, but after trying their Mashawi Salad, it was taste at…read morefirst bite! Chicken, romaine lettuce, rice, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, sesame seeds, parmesean cheese, and pita chips all tossed in their house dressing is an incredible combination. You also get warm pita bread with this yummy garlic spread on the side. Put all those ingredients in the pita bread, oh man, another level! Their combo plate with rice, chicken & steak kebob, hummus, and garlic fries was needless to say, delicious! Ambiance and Friendly staff as well! Get yourself a plate!

I had a fantastic experience here! I ordered the Mashawi salad and it was absolutely excellent--the…read moreingredients were incredibly fresh, and the flavors really popped. I was also so impressed by how fast the service was. Even though it was busy, my food came out almost immediately. Great atmosphere and attentive staff.

Came here for a lunch with a colleague and we both left really impressed. Green Temple has been…read morearound for over 20 years and you can feel why -- it's the kind of place that has genuinely earned its loyal following. The food was fantastic, and the setting is great too -- both indoor and outdoor seating, with a comfy, relaxed vibe that made it easy to settle in and actually enjoy the meal rather than rush through it. The owner was there and couldn't have been more welcoming. She's been at this for two decades and that warmth comes through. She even brought us a little surprise -- some chocolate or a small cake, i dont exactly remember -- but it was a genuinely nice touch that stuck with us. Perfect spot! We will be back.

Outstanding vegetarian Indian food! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor -- perfectly…read morespiced, fresh, and clearly made with care. The curries were rich and comforting, the naan was soft and freshly made, and the appetizers were just as impressive. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff was happy to explain dishes and spice levels, which we really appreciated. The restaurant had a cozy, inviting vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. I'll definitely be back when I am around this area!