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.

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!

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.

Recently had our engagement party at The Depot Restaurant, and we truly cannot thank Chef Shafer…read moreand the staff enough for such an amazing experience. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt cared for and taken care of throughout the entire event. The setup in the Kimono Room was beautiful, and the professionalism and kindness from the staff were exceptional. They checked in on me and my fiance many times, while also giving me the space to enjoy hosting our guests, which I really appreciated. The food was absolutely delicious as well, from the hors d'oeuvres to the salad and main course, everything was wonderful. The people here genuinely care about their guests and the community. Will definitely be back to dine at the main restaurant soon!

The Depot had been on my list for a long time, and I finally got to try it for Happy Hour! HH is…read morethe way to go, as dishes are half-off; otherwise, it gets pretty pricey. Service was slow, but all right. The BFD cheeseburger we ordered for HH was tasty, like a larger In-N-Out burger with the Russian dressing inside. Fries were extra crispy, yet tender inside, which is the perfect fry, in my opinion. Also had a bite of the kimchee fried rice, which was pretty good, albeit a tad too oily. Overall, decent food at a historic establishment in Old Torrance. Definitely go for Happy Hour for the best deals!

In terms of food, service, and my desire to support this business, it's 5 stars. But I do have some…read morenotes I'll bury in this review. Uncle Mac's fish sandwich - thick cut of cod. Perfectly cooked. Crispy exterior that doesn't cut your mouth like a baguette. PERFECT potato bun. shrimp taco - Balanced deep fried heaviness with a ton of cabbage. It's $4.99 each, but substantial enough to beat out other seafood tacos where you might get 3 (junkier, less thoughtful) tacos for the price of 2 of Uncle Mac's tacos. tom yum fries - I might pass on these next time. They were good but more of a novelty item. Wildly crispy with a pillowy center. Idk who's on the fryer back there, but they got secrets the world needs to know about. clam chowder - lighter side. Actually ideal for me. Not thick and buttery. Without losing and quality in flavor. Food's good. Sauces were good. Ranch, tartar, their special green sauce. All good. Only issue? I'm torn between wanting to come back and try the rest of the menu and simply not being sure if I want to come back. And I'm still trying to figure out why that is. Uncle Mac's Kitchen is mostly that, a kitchen. There are tributes to the actual guy, Uncle Mac, posted in the restaurant. And I have no doubts that the food makes Uncle Mac proud. But the ambiance is quite bleak. Half of the decor are tribute pieces to the late Mac and I think what it's missing is Mac's soul. His spirit. The joy of making this food. Not just nods to his existence that feel like an emotional totem to this restaurant's creator and staff. I went to Uncle Mac's. I saw his tributes along the walls. I tasted Uncle Mac's fish sandwich. And I was left wondering where the rest of him was. The sandwich was so good with the PERFECT potato bun and I just started to wonder who the inspiration for all of this was. The tacos are named after Mac's friends. The wall art are photos of where Mac hung around in Gardena. But the ambiance throws the whole story away. Or something about this felt hollow. I knew I wanted to eat this food. I don't think I want to eat it in this dining room. (But I also don't want to take their perfectly friend food to go..) I worry that I'm asking for too much, but I just couldn't land on what the store was trying to achieve OTHER THAN honor the late, great Uncle Mac specifically through food. Was it to be the neighborhood lunch spot? The love letter to Gardena? The premier seafood kitchen of the (more inland parts of) South Bay? My brain needed a place to land itself. The street facing windows have illustrations of fish. But the interior was either Uncle Mac or the menu items. Images of Gardena paid tribute to Mac's stomping grounds. But no lunch specials to integrate with the community of working class. I kept jostling the brand around in my head, trying to find the angle from which the UMK could truly shine, but then I realized it wasn't my decision to make. I think there's a way that Uncle Mac's KITCHEN can decide on who they want to be and how they can telegraph that identity to its patrons. And I look forward to seeing this place grow over time.

This is hands down the best fish sandwich I've had in Los Angeles. The bun is fresh and soft, while…read morethe fish is perfectly battered and fried--crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, without feeling overly heavy. The homemade tartar sauce is the perfect finishing touch and adds just the right amount of tang. And don't skip the chips--they're a must alongside the sandwich. If you're a fan of the classic McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and find yourself craving that style of sandwich, do yourself a favor and give this spot a try. It's a serious upgrade and absolutely worth seeking out.

Great for parties!…read more Big shout out and thank you to Willy, Jake and the rest of the staff at Stonefire. We had a big family party here this past weekend, and it was a huge success. We ordered roughly 7 of their Stimulus Package meals, and that fed about 25 of us. Willy helped us place the order a head of time, so when we arrived, everything was just a ready to go, yet still hot/fresh out of the kitchen. Jake and crew were attentive and ready to help out whenever/wherever necessary. Every team member that brought out food and/or helped us remove empty plates was very friendly and accommodating. Thanks again Stonefire, we will be back again soon!

I ate here for the first time today. It was okay, but not great. The ambiance in the restaurant is…read morepretty nice. The staff was friendly. The prices are definitely fair for a restaurant in Southern CA. The main reason I deducted two stars is some of the food quality was severely lacking. First, the garlic mashed potatoes were definitely super old and likely reheated many times. While they tasted okay, there was a thick dark brown hard crust on a big portion of them. Kind of like they have been cooked/reheated in a giant pan, the bottom layer had burnt, and they still scooped that out and served it to customers. It's pretty crazy because they could've just not put that in the bowl and I would've been fine. Also, I'm not sure about the green onions they put on them, that seems kinda odd. The pulled pork sandwich is what caused me to deduct another star. The bun was just like they pulled the bun out of a bag from the store and served it as is. It wasn't buttered or toasted or anything. It was just a very plain bun. There is not a lot of meat on the sandwich either. So when you bite into it, 80% of what's in your mouth is unseasoned plain bun. If they would've at least done something to the bun, the sandwich would've been a lot better. I think 3/5 stars is the perfect score for this place. I will likely try it again, but if the food quality is not better next time, it will be my last.

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

Great food for the price. The menu is varied and inspired. The Berkeley is hands down my favorite…read moreveggie burger. It's not just stuffed with black beans or mushrooms like most veggie burgers. This location is much smaller than the one in westchester so be prepared to wait at peak times. Service was great and the atmosphere has an upscale feel making it a nice place to take out of town guests.

I had such a great experience at Eureka! thanks to my server, Kiah. She gave fantastic meal and…read moredrink recommendations that ended up being some of the best choices of the night. Her service was both professional and genuinely friendly, and she made me feel welcomed from the moment we sat down. Kiah is personable, attentive, and clearly takes pride in what she does. She's a true asset to Eureka and represents the restaurant exceptionally well. I'll definitely be back because of the great service she provided.

Stopped by for a mid-week happy hour & change in scenery. The parking lot is pretty small, but we…read morewere lucky enough to take a spot from someone who has just pulled out. I've also read that they have additional parking in the back. I love that you're on an actual runway, but unfortunately we didn't get to see anybody landing. The interior is pretty tight, especially when fully packed, so I'd recommend requesting to sit on the patio. All of the staff were very friendly and as accommodating as they could be. Our food took longer than expected to come out, but our server was happy to keep checking on the delays for us. My friend and I shared the following: Mac n Cheese Balls (Happy Hour): Since they were so small, I was worried they would be greasy after being fried, but surprisingly they were relatively light. The mac-n-cheese flavor came through well, and the parmesan was a nice element.. Korean Frachos (Happy Hour): We were most excited about this dish, but were slightly disappointed. I like the concept, but the ratio of toppings/sauce to potatoes was off. The potatoes were cooked well, but underseasoned. With some tweaking, this could be great. For now though, I'd recommend regular nachos over this. Fish & Chips (Entree): Again, cooked well, but underseasoned. To be fair though, fish and chips is a pretty mellow dish. I didn't particularly enjoy the fingerling potatoes. The varying textures/doneness of the smushed and whole potatoes together was off putting. I would rather stick to one or the other. Additionally, the blandness after biting into the whole potato overwhelmed the sauce they're in, so we ended up cutting them each in half and mixing it around to balance it out. Carrot cake: The cake itself was delicious! Perfectly spiced and moist. The maple flavor of the whipped cream was a nice pairing, but it was also slightly watery. The frosting was very, very sweet, so we ate around it for the most part. The candied pecans added a nice textural element without distracting from the cake itself. My friend also tried the Al Pastor Fish Taco. She liked how full it was, but noted that it was also slightly underseasoned. I probably wouldn't come back, but I also didn't have a bad dining experience either. TikTok: @qtrinthejukebox Instagram: @qtrinthejukebox

The food was delicious with great portions - not too much, not too little. I really liked the…read morechestnut cream on the pain perdu. The cafe was so cute, decorated with lots of French posters. The staff were friendly and our coffee and food came pretty quickly after we ordered. It was a great breakfast before we hit the beach!

Got take out. Americano, latte, cappuccino, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, mango cake. The…read morelatte was a bit underwhelming. A bit watery/dilute? I liked the semisweet chocolate in the chocolate croissant. The almond croissant didn't have much almond flavor. The mango cake was pretty good. It looks really cute and the inside was an Interesting burst of flavors with the mousse and mango compote. Service was great. Really sweet friendly staff. Place looked pretty crowded Sunday morning but they were qi k to help me.

Great Tavern, everything was really clean. The waitresses were very friendly and checked on us…read moreseveral times. We shared the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and sweet potato fries. Plenty for two since we are seniors and eat lighter these days. Highly recommend.

I had business in the same shopping center and decided to drop in for lunch…read more Torrance Tavern is restaurant bar located in a shopping center. Needless to say, there is plenty of parking. The interior is neat and clean. There are various types of seating (bar; table; booth; high-tops; communal), and plenty of screens to watch sports. On this occasion, I ordered the Tavern Fish & Chips ($22). It is described as "Alaskan cod coated in a tempura beer batter and served with French fries, tartar sauce and yuzu herb coleslaw". The positives of this dish are that it was prepared well. Both the fish and chips tasted good. The presentation was also nice; which leads to the coleslaw: The coleslaw tasted good, too; but I was surprised the serving was so spare. It's almost as if it was served just to optically balance the presentation in the basket. (See photo shared,) And while the price was not unreasonable, feel it's creeping towards expensive (relative to serving size). I'll attribute this to rising input costs. Staffing might be an issue during the lunchtime service. Service was okay, but they seemed to be understaffed. It's possible that most of their business is done after 5pm.