A diner is a diner is a diner is a diner. Except when it is not. I grew up in Palos Verdes, and over the years I have probably visited nearly every hash house in the South Bay. Denny's on Sepulveda is, in all respects, exactly what one would expect from a classic American diner: good food, reasonable prices, familiar surroundings, and that unmistakable slice of Americana. On a beautiful, temperate, sunshiny day, there is even a lovely view of the South Bay. So why, you might ask, would I give a typical American diner five stars? One word: Marcus. At one point in my career, my law firm represented restaurants and restaurant groups around the world. I have spent a great deal of time in restaurants, and I know a good server when I see one. Marcus is - quite simply - in a league of his own. I am not easily impressed, but Marcus most certainly impressed me. He was kind, gracious, efficient, attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely a joy to encounter. But what ultimately set him apart was something that cannot be learned from a training manual. At one point during my visit, a man who appeared to be in need came into the restaurant asking patrons if they could spare some food. Marcus handled the situation with remarkable compassion, warmth, and dignity. There was no impatience, no embarrassment, and no condescension. He simply treated the man like a human being who happened to be having a difficult day. That, more than anything, told me who Marcus is. Good service gets you a five-star review. Good character earns it. People like this are increasingly rare. When you encounter a man like Marcus - you notice. Well done, Marcus. And thank you. Just by being you, you make our world a better place. read more

Denny's - Marcus himself! - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

I love coming to Denny's for lunch and dinner I've been coming here for years and the food is really really good, but the service is even better very friendly a my server Federico has been very helpful and friendly that's why I always come back here for years Denny's you have incredible server Sincerely, JT Schugt read more

This review is for the HAWTHORNE BLVD LOCATION, next to DEL AMO MALL. The "Manager" for this location has shown real descrimination and poor customer service. My family and I; (4 adults and 2infants) went in to this location at around 10pm on Thursday; May 21, 2026. We requested for a booth and she said "you may not be able to be comfortable in a booth. There is a table for 4 available ". As we approached the table, we asked if we could sit in a 6 table capacity. She said and NO and that the table was reserved for a bigger party; we were a total of 7. And at the same time, she continued to raise her voice and said, "that's why I asked if you wanted a table, but she said she wanted a booth. And I can not give you this table because it is for larger capacity. We asked if we could add an extra chair at the end of the booth table, instead of placing the high chair. She refused. We were clearly not being accommodated. There were no other guests waiting after us for her to deny giving the 6 table capacity. As we were leaving, she walked to the back and was complaining to her staff and we asked for her name and she said, " I am not giving you my name!" We asked if she was the manager and she responded, "yes". What a disappointing experience for such a prime and tourist location. We felt harassed and discriminated. read more

My son and I came in to eat on a Monday night around 8:45pm. We were the only ones in the restaurant aside from the employees. The waitress was so busy talking with another worker that I had to go summon her so she could come take our order. I ordered my meal and told her it was missing something it was supposed to have from the menu. She told me no it didn't, only for her to come back when my meal was basically told to tell me that she was wrong and I was right. I had already told her this. It took forever to get a refill and I understand we were the only ones eating but that doesn't mean ignore us while she chit-chatted with a coworker read more

Denny's is a comforting go to because they are always consistent with their service and food quality. It's not the best, but it's warm and sometimes has good deals. The service does take a bit too long usually. They do tend to be busy on Sunday mornings, but the time it takes to receive your food does seem excessive. I didn't get my side of fruit until I was finished with my meal. I am not sure why the fruit took the longest to come to the table. The veggie omelette was flavorless overall. I had to add quite a bit of tobacco sauce to give it life. The hashbrowns are always tasty. I was impressed that the seasonal fruit was made up of delicious strawberries, grapes, and pineapple and not just cantaloupe and honeydew. I will return to Denny's for its reliability, but I do hope the service is a bit faster. read more

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America's Diner? Perhaps. This one is located in Torrance on Sepulveda Blvd off Maple Ave south of del Amo Mall and a couple of blocks from the YMCA. I've had brunch here with groups of friends and picked up meals for the fam. My stepdaughter is a fan of their sandwiches and fries. The food is fine with some meals better than others. I am partial to items on the value menu and whenever mom is available for items eligible for the 15 percent of AARP discount. Recently picked up nachos which my family loves. A yelp friend observed that they pack it well and separate the nachos from the salsa, cheese, and cilantro so that it does not get soggy. Service is hit or miss. 3 stars. We're not regulars here but I am sure I will be back when a friend or group invites me to join them for brunch here. read more

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Party of 2. Long wait. Wasn't packed at all Food came cold. Every dish. French toast was mushy. Burger was cold fries bland. And the server was rude. Got water refill with residue in it. Had to just pay tip and leave because at that point if you're going have bad service for a small order imagine other bigger parties. Avoid this place and go somewhere else. read more

Had to swing by the supermarket to pick up some veggies. In the same shopping center is Denny's. Been here many times. Today, I noticed they had a promo for 5 Slams starting at $5.99 each. Walked in on a Sunday at 10:00. The restaurant was close to full capacity. I ordered the Super Slam to go. Great value and a tasty breakfast. Shout out to GM Frank for keeping me updated on my order. read more

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I just want to give a huge shoutout to our server Marcus! He was very kind and went out of his way to provide the best customer service. I've gone a few times but my bf and I had the best experience with Marcus. Will be back again because of him!! read more

My wife and I ate there recently and it was absolutely delightful. Marcus, our server was top notch and the food was just delicious. I'm going to make this a regular place to dine. read more

Fries very salty can't eat it Burger not cocked well Lava with ice cream totally burned Gaining the worst experience ever , non of the plates able to eat Very bad read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

5 Stars on service! Gentlemen (Frank) & young lady taking walk ins are friendly and try to seat everyone as quickly as possible. Even the bus boy smiled and wished us a great day. Then our server Jenna was such a sweetheart! She helped us right away, brought out drinks and food immediately. Food was served fast and hot! I even overheard a not so pleasant patron (who was not in her section) speak to her rudely and she brushed it off and was still pleasant towards her. WOW! We all know what we go to Dennys for, comfort diner food. However I've been to other locations where service and wait times have been terrible. This Dennys might be more dated than others, but their prompt service, clean tables and making you feel welcomed makes up for it! read more

Denny's - Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

Order is always wrong. We order the same thing frequently, at least every other week. I always place the order for pick up over the phone. And my husband picks it up. We usually just try to fix it ourselves at home. Today i ordered and again.. its wrong. This time my husband went back for a new burger! We were tired of it. Marina took the order (dbl bcn avo chsbrgr but meat cheese ONLY and bacon avocado on the side) and when i called back i spoke to Socorro, i let her know it was wrong (it had mayo which my husband doesn't eat and avocado on it. No bacon at all) and that he was going back for a new one, all she said was "okay, thats fine" i repeated to her- Dbl bacon avocado cheeseburger. Then i said MEAT CHEESE BACON AND AVOCADO ONLY. Avocado and bacon ON THE SIDE. She said "okay". When my husband arrived he said that Socorro had an attitude and told him it was our fault because we ordered wrong. He told her how he wanted the burger and they made a new one which was made EXACTLY the same way again!! He then tells Socorro its wrong again and she tells him they made it they way the notes(that marina left) says. He asked if the burger can be made the way HE TOLD HER. 2 meats 2 cheeses and bacon avocado on the side. The cook then comes to the front (visibly mad) and asks Socorro "whats wrong? Why do we keep remaking it?" When she starts talking, my husband (already annoyed) interrupts her and tries to speak to the cook himself but the cook rolled his eyes at him and walks away. During all this time im on and off the phone with my husband so he's telling me all this in real time. My husband also told me that there was no one else in the restaurant so it wasn't busy at all. At the same time Im also trying to call the restaurant a couple times to speak to a manager but now they weren't answering me. (My husband said Socorro was on the phone with possibly Marina because she was talking about our order being wrong) well I left a voicemail. Finally, His burger was made correctly the 3rd time! We will no longer be ordering from this location. read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

Federico always helps me with good service very satisfied with my server the staff is always polite and professional

Love the place especially in the morning around 6:00am Good place to take your mom and dad to eat and have a good time with them and the workers funny, professional and more! Love my Hamburger slam hamburger just how it looks on the menu you can ask them to change it a little if you want! I like changing my bacon from pork to turkey option. And onion rings instead of french fries delicious! Mom and dad love ordering pancakes with eggs, sausage, and bacon. Good deals for 55 and over! Or is it starting at 52? We love the server her name is Elisabeth she is so kind/friendly to us. She already knows we go every Sunday morning. We are valued customers that go almost every Sunday wake up at 3:30 work and end up here around or after 7:00a.m. She already knows our chose of menu! Elisabeth and the other employees are hard workers. Thank you Elisabeth and everyone working at Denny's including the cook! read more

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Yesterday, we had yet another rainstorm that was not on the forecast, which is really annoying when you got little ones and not prepared, but ended up enjoying a rather cozy dinner at this Denny's, watching the rain through their large windows. The location is super easy to come in and out, large free parking lot, right on Sepulveda, pretty spacious inside with lots of classic Denny's style booth and tables, and the bathrooms were clean. The service was prompt and friendly, food is delicious, albeit not gourmet or anything. Crazy spicy skillet isn't crazy spicy so I can handle it fine, but you can also add heaps of hot sauce like my husband does. Came out fresh and hot on the skillet, with that mouth watering sound of oil sizzling on the hot pan. Delicious enough to scrape the plate clean, though a bit salty and a piece of something plain like bread would've been nice to round it out. Other dishes are similar, yummy, but slightly to the saltier side, though strangely kid's burger patty tasted unsalted and plain. read more

Denny's - Crazy Spicy Skillet - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

The is the picture of the expensive French fries that keeps disappearing. When I call the restaurant no one answers and no one returns my calls even though they charged my debit card twice for items never received. Of course they don't answer!! read more

Denny's - 10.00 worth of fries?! - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

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I've always received good to average service at Denny's restaurants though out the SouthBay area. This Denny's hands down delivered a the worst service I've ever experienced in my life. I did try to understand that it was New Year's Day but the place wasn't too busy. Waitress never came to check on us after our meals were served. She seemed like she was upset. I had to go to the desk to ask for refill drinks. After I paid for the food, I let it be known that I wasn't very pleased with the service. She told me, I prefer people just leave than have them stay when they're not happy. Wow, really! Thanks for the advice. read more

Me and my sister came in today and Service was very slow and the got me and my sister burger wrong. And took to long to give us refill on our drinks. read more

Our server Roberto always takes care of us, he's always attentive and gets our order fast and correct, service is great from when they sit you down till when you live. This is our go to Dennys everytime we want breakfast! read more

While my buddy Cookie Puss would want to give 5 stars I'm settling at 4. I came here specifically to try the double cheeseburger and the patty melt. Both were excellent but the fact remains we had to eat them inside a Denny's. Eating breakfast at Denny's is one thing but eating dinner there is another. Service was average and lacked finesse or people skills. The fries and onion rings were serviceable but far from above average. With that said the patty melt and double cheeseburger were 5 star worthy if served elsewhere. Not to mention you would expect the price of these items to be less at a Denny's but I think the Bidenflation has struck here. One coke One coffee One DCB w/onion rings (small side) One patty melt with fries Total bill about $37. Seems high for a Denny's imo. $29 seems more appropriate. With that said I might grab lunch here with CO someday since it's his fav for burgers. read more

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The best service I've had at this location ever! Marcus was a one-man show. He was hospitable and customer centered. Food was excellent we really hope to come back but disappointed to hear he does not always work on Mondays my husbands day off. We will come back and hopefully see this nice young man again! Marcus is a real gem! read more

Our group of three seniors enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at this location recently. There was ample free parking in a safe and convenient area. The restaurant is clean, as were the restrooms, and we were seated in a comfortable booth next to a window with a view of the Madrona Marsh nearby. We were greeted warmly upon arrival. Elizabeth L, our server was friendly and helpful offering beverages and explaining menu items. We ordered the Grand Slam specials, such fresh and generous portions of bacon, sausages, fluffy scrambled eggs and airy pancakes. We enjoyed our meal leisurely and did not feel rushed. Frank, the Manager, stopped by and we said the service was attentive and food excellent. We will definitely return and let family and friends know this location offers excellent service, food at a good value! Thank read more

Horrible service. They under cooked our whole order we had to wait an extra 15 minutes for them to remake our meals . Pancakes, hash browns ,sausages and bacon were not cooked all the was through. Our waiter never came to refill our water cups lol. Didn't come to check on us at all until she seen we were done eating. Every server attended to their tables they were assigned but our waiter did not .I will never come back to this Dennys location everrrrr . They get 0 stars from me read more

This is my go to spot for calm breakfast vibes. My favorite server is Robert who is so friendly and makes me feel take care of when I'm here. Their classic scramble eggs and bacon with so pancakes on the side and you're set for a happy day! read more

The quintessential , open 24 hours , American diner. It was the only place open for breakfast in Torrance at 0630. I hadn't been to a dennys in... forever. And you know what? It's fine. 1- ambiance This is not a pretentious place. It is clean , however. It's a diner. It doesn't pretend to be anything but it's in a good part of the city so there aren't any homeless hanging about. When I was there , a bunch of elderly women were meeting for a breakfast club. 2- food Grand slam. I got the combo with pancakes, eggs, and has browns. This is their bread and butter. And it was totally fine. Nothing to complain about Are you going to impress your foodie friends? Nope Are you going to get a decent breakfast , done right at a good price ? Yep read more

Really busy, good service, great food. Reasonable prices. One server had one side of restaurant to setce. He was very patient.

This Dennys is magnificent! Rob & Federico are excellent servers. very attentive and respectful. the environment is always welcoming & clean. The coffee is always fresh when served & all the cooks make the food appetizing. I'd recommend to anyone! read more

My sister had a craving for pancakes over the weekend at 3 am and it just happened to be my birthday so that's how we ended up at Denny's in the wee hours of the night. I remember you used to just show your ID to get your free breakfast but now you have to sign up for your rewards program. Unfortunately when I tried to sign up there was an error on the site. When I explained that to our server, she said it was alright and just asked to check my ID. So happy! So I got my first free meal of the day and she added custard and sprinkles to my pancakes (and even asked first if that was okay). She also held a lighter and sang happy birthday which was so sweet. I feel terrible I don't remember her name, but she was one of the nicest servers I've had at a Denny's. All the birthday stuff may have been part of customer service guidelines, but this particular server was genuinely nice. It's hard to find places open 24/7 than it was pre-pandemic, but this particular diner was pretty quiet that early in the morning. The food is what you would expect for a diner; I love hash browns and these were my favorite- crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. But I have to say I enjoyed the customer service the most on this visit. Thank you for starting my birthday weekend off right! read more

Denny's - Birthday Slam - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

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My family and I have been sorta regulars here for years usually coming in on a weekend or randomly popping in. Usually the service here is great. Today was the complete opposite. Today it was my elderly mother and myself and my baby niece. The waitress told us sit any where table here or booths in the back. We preferred booth, we waited just under 15 minutes for our order to be taken understandable when understaffed but continued to wait after 30 minutes we didn't have the 1 decaf coffee or coke or Childs apple juice no communication for the waitress my mother decided to ask for her coffee to the blonde lady who later pretended to be a manager for the coffee as she is diabetic and needed something to sustain the lady told her sure I'll bring it over and proceed to walk away this lady was at the drink station when my mother asked for the coffee. After the long wait and my mother not feeling well we decided to go I asked for a manager and the lady was rude as a manager myself I would have offered an apology and have attempted to make this better rather or offer an explanation she just said OK. Speaking with my family members we have come to the conclusion this will no longer be out regularly Dennys as the service lately as been worst and worst. read more

Welcome to Dennys Antarctic location the corner of Sepulveda and Madison. It's so cold that my food is too cold to eat after a few bites. It's actually colder inside than out. FIX THE HEATER read more

you cant go wrong with this location , and their staff! They are friendly and very welcoming ! The food is always great , They are fast & efficient & you wont regret coming here. read more

Denny's - French Toast Slam Signature Diner Blend Coffee Juice - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

Tuve un gran momento aquí! Todos los empleados me trataron bien y con mucho respeto. Lizet, la muchacha que nos sentó en nuestra mesa y nos cobró fue muy amable. Si volvería a venir aquí! read more

Great service, Great food! The manager Frank was very nice, is one of my favorite Denny's to come and eat.

great service . pancakes were awesome and coffee refills were at your tab. I love the cofffe pots being left at the table

terrible service, had to wait an hour at our table before we even got drinks. never going here again

I absolutely love this location Jessica & Susy are the reasons I keep coming back!... Aside from her cheerful disposition Jessica has a knack for just kinda knowing exactly what you want and need! She is one of the sweetest servers I've had the pleasure of being taken care of by. I used to be a Server myself top sales 6 days double shifts. I know exactly what type of personality and hard work is required to do your job properly!! I would recommend the late night dining for your greatest experience at Denny's You've got to try the Maple Doughnut Holes w icing! This location is by far one of the cleanest. Especially the restroom! read more

Thank you for being open on Christmas Day! We just came in from out of town and our family members were too sick to have us over. We might have just been eating granola bars for Christmas dinner, but since you were open we ordered online and picked up a small feast. I am gluten free and Dennys is a great place because you can order eggs and bacon just fine. I commented in the comment box something like "please keep toast separate because I'm gluten free." I had seen online that some Denny's have gluten free English muffins, but I didn't ask - you guys were already doing so much by being open Christmas Day! Well, much to my surprise gluten free English muffins showed up with our order! Thank you not only for feeding my family during a rough spot, but also going above and beyond by reading the comments in the online order and tossing in the gluten free option! Wow, we won't forget this! It's a meal we will remember for a long time. Thanks! read more

Great service for reasonable price.Very polite waitress. Recommend their steak, very juicy and tasty

I came here to kill time before my ride came. Saw the patio dining and decided to get a grand slam. The server came by quickly and was very helpful. Didn't catch his name but looking at a previous review it sounded like Jorge. After I ordered, a few minutes later he came to check on me. As i went to pay, he was very nice and complimented me on my outfit asking where I got it, etc. I've been going to Denny's for years and if I lived closer to this location, I would definitely come more often. It's in a nice area with a few drugstores nearby as well. COVID procedures were in place with the tables being socially distanced and the tables being wiped down. read more