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.

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!

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'm always cautious about expensive Italian restaurants because they tend to have small portions…read morefor no reason, but man was this worth it. The Scarpinocc brown butter sauce was the richest most delicious pasta I ever had and I really think about it sometimes. Bolognese was unfortunately quite mid and mozerella sticks were super yummy but really needed to be served with more of the vodka sauce Really pretty, spacious, and numerous outdoor and indoor seating and super cute decorations. Also right next to Gingers if you want a wonderful sweet treat afterwards :)

The inside smells like old wet carpet, the odour is absolutely aweful, really damp and disgusting…read moresmell. The food still holds up and the staff are excellent. The management just need to assess the odour inside as it's detrimental to the entire experience. It just smells dirty, like a really damp oily, greasy, carpet next to a dishwashing station. And it's through the whole place.

I go to PM's all of the time for happy hour, but just realized that I'd never been for an actual…read moredinner. Last night changed that and it was DELICIOUS! I was hesitant to get the Blackened Rib Eye (because I love a good steak and didn't want to be disappointed), but it was cooked so perfectly and seasoned very well, topped with their garlic butter. I will get that again. Service was spectacular and I hate that I don't remember the servers name. Blame those delicious Honey Lavender Lemonades. I could honestly drink them all summer (please keep it on the menu, lol)

I used to come here with my family and remember it being great- super consistent and delicious…read more Tonight I decided to drop by with my daughter after a few years and wow. It was totally different... The man who sat us didn't even make eye contact, say hello, smile, in fact he seemed irritated and almost mad he had to seat us. It was so awkward. Our food was accidentally bussed away when we went to the restroom but Raul was nice enough to make sure we got our food remade. That was nice of him. Not his fault it was cleared. No manager came to say anything or talk to us. We got completely ignored by management. There was also another server, I wish I asked his name but didn't, and he was extremely kind and helpful. He was honestly a bright light to a pretty underwhelming time. The food- ahi poke was nice and refreshing, ribs are always good, but the desert was totally lacking! I mean the chef special cookie was a small square with a mini ice cream, and I mean mini (it was in the condiment container when we took it to go). They forgot my daughter's ice cream. The French dip my husband said was good. Butter cake was unfortunately thin and mushy compared to how I remember it being.

Arrived a little early and we were able to get seated immediately…read more Service was great!!! I had the 2 sliders mixed (pulled pork and brisket). It came with soup or salad and one side. Can't beat the price The garlic rolls are to die for and they kept them coming!!! The Margarita was delicious. The ambiance is great. We will be back

Had a very nice lunch with a dear friend. This place has a very nice ambience, very woodsy and…read morecosy. It's a little expensive for what they offer. We both had steaks. I had rib eye, she had New York. They were good but nothing to write home about. The sides were plentiful but again, nothing special. I would probably come here again just because it is such a nice place in a location convenient for me. But I will probably get something other than steak. Sigh. Best steak for me is still Musso Frank's, where they have an open grill.

It might seem strange to some people (like my husband) that a brewery is my favorite place to eat…read morein all of the South Bay. But hot damn, this place fills my cup. HopSaint has this relaxed, completely unpretentious vibe where conversation just lingers in the air and somehow every day feels like a Saturday. It's the kind of place I just want to melt into. And HELLO, they have the best mac and cheese, in my humble opinion. (The only competition is the old Koo Koo Roo mac and cheese with those burnt edges... omg. ) How does a brewery do food AND vibes this well? I don't know, but they've nailed it. The bacon, the meats ... everything is juicy, hearty, perfectly cooked. It's what you imagine good, hearty eating should taste like, without those inconsistencies you might find elsewhere or where some dishes are meh, or the patrons or servers somehow make you feel like you don't belong. None of that here. Everyone gets to sit back, have a drink (which you can literally see being brewed through the glass), eat food that makes you happy, with a mood that simultaneously melts worries away. I love love love love love HopSaint Brewing. Please be here forever. Thank you for nourishing stomach + soul. And a special thank you to the lovely, patient, uplifting team who work here. You make this place the gem it is.

Pro tip ; they have specials all the time. Before you decide on an entree listen to the specials…read more Pro tip 2: if you ask, they'll give you a bottle of the water. Saves on asking for refills 1- service Always good 2- ambiance Sort of a stark chic. They do like the volume on their music, so expect it to be a bit loud 3- food Best bbq in the South Bay. But try their other items. Today I tried the catfish. It's always fun to try need foods even if you may not love them. Just understand that the food is always good , but your taste may vary And it's nice to see that they have beers OTHER than IPAs Try their kolsch.

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.

I love this bar. They have several good beers and food items. They also have several tv's all over…read morethe place showing all of the games in all sports. They have a pool table and a juke box as well. All of the bartenders and customers here are super friendly and welcoming and make you feel right at home. I visit here as often as possible even though I live way up in the Valley and I take public transportation. I highly recommend this place.

Let be honest, this place is the kind of glorious chaos you only find when the universe says, "You…read moreknow what? You deserve a little trouble tonight." Party on Western is a hole‑in‑the‑wall dive bar in the most affectionate way possible. The kind of spot where the lights are dim, the playlist is fire, and the walls have definitely seen some things they'll never speak of again. You walk in and immediately feel like you've joined a secret society of people who just want good music, strong drinks, and zero judgment. People will always judge...who are we fooling. lol!! The playlist? It was on point for the spot, it wasn't just good, it was spiritually aligned with my bloodstream. Every song slapped. Every beat felt like it was personally trying to fix my life choices. I swear one track looked me dead in the eyes and whispered, "You're doing amazing, sweetie." Let's talk about these drinks because they were flirting with me HARD. * Jack on the Rocks, a simple classic that's smooth, cold, and acting like it knew me from a past life. It slid across the bar like, "Hey stranger... miss me?" * Chilled Tequila Shot...Wow, this one didn't flirt. This one grabbed me by the soul and said, "We're making memories tonight." * Jack & Coke, it was sweet, bold, and absolutely lying to me. It told me I was the main character. It told me I was unstoppable. It told me I could dance. It was wrong... but I believed it. Ha ha ha! By drink three, I was ready to text people I shouldn't and tell the bartender my entire life story. Didn't happen though. Ha ha ha! Oh wait a minute...I almost forgot...I ordered some hot wings to set the tone, and let me tell you, they came in HOT like they were auditioning for a music video. Perfect bar wings: messy, spicy, and exactly what you need to convince your stomach that the tequila was a good idea. Typical bar food across the board, nothing fancy, nothing pretentious, just the classics and messy at its best. But let's be real: the drinks are the main event. The food is just there to keep you from making catastrophic decisions. At one point I swear my Jack & Coke winked at me. The tequila shot told me I deserved happiness. The wings told me to stop being dramatic. And the playlist told me to live my truth. This bar didn't just serve me drinks, it emotionally supported me. For better or worse, get over it! "The energy you give is the energy you receive...always keep that in mind! Just be happy!" Miguel C.

Huge Thank you to Armando & Dimitri !!…read more we came for my birthday dinner with my family & i've come before and didn't have the best experience. But this visit made up for it definitely. As soon as we walked in Dimitri greeted us with the biggest smile and the most beautiful energy! then armando came and was so attentive, sweet & made sure we had everything we needed. Such a great experience thank you so much!

Food was good, the calamari with the Aioli was the best thing I had. The fried chicken was alright…read morealongside the cob salad, but nonetheless it was a good time. Service was phenomenal, our waiter kept on checking in and was extremely polite and charismatic. Ambiance of this restaurant is always cool and collective, along with a slight luxury feel. Great atmosphere, service workers seem to be content as well, love that.