My friends and I went here for a cute little "fancy" date of sorts, just to hangout and have an excuse to wear our cute dapper outfits. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was pretty awesome too. For a late night out, I was already kind of "pre-gamed" to say the least, and I felt extremely comfortable inside of the restaurant, even inebriated. Amazing spot to grab some grub late night with friends, would go here again. read more

Food is mediocre over priced and oversalted--very basic pub food served in large portions to make up for the lack of anything of substance. The food comes out instantly because everything is pre-made and sitting, nothing is actually fresh, and if it is "fresh," it's fried. The beer isn't even cold. The service is okay, but the overpriced menu doesn't match what you actually get. I ordered a Cuban listed at $19, and they charged me almost $24. Same with the drink--they charged $17 for my drink when it clearly said 15 The ambiance is loud music and a lot of pretentious locals. This place sucks. read more

Go early if you want to grab a spot in the bar for happy hour! Good food and large portions. My salad was very fresh and had a lot of toppings which is always nice. Hubby tried the meatloaf tower and it is definitely a tower! Comfortable vibe, friendly staff and quality food. Definitely worth giving them a try! read more

Had breakfast for the first time here today and I have to say, I really liked it. I had the breakfast combo and my guy had the steak and eggs. Delicious! Service was good and I loved sitting outside on the sidewalk seating. Great people watching in Old Torrance. I would definitely come back for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Was out for a late lunch hunt today and found this place on Yelp. Located in downtown Torrance, this place seemed to be a favorite of locals. The Torrance Antique Street Faire was being held so street parking was a little tricky but there is public parking located on one of the buildings nearby. The place was pretty packed considering it was close to 2pm. Wait time we were given was 55 minutes but took only about 30, which is great. The staff were friendly and seemed to know the frequent patrons. Or server Laura was nice and gave us recommendations. The menu list was long and so we took her advise - to go with our first choice coz everything is really good you can't go wrong. She was 100% right. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The price was right for the generous servings that they serve. Loved the decor inside as well. We'll be back for sure! read more

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We had another awesome dinner here. Food was super yummy, as always. Great service, as always. Love the food options, and drinks, they always have cool music playing, and all the tvs have the games going, so cool. One of our favorite local eats. read more

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The fine folks at Local Kitchen offer great service in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, along with plenty of delicious appetizers and entrees. I enjoyed my order of the Smokehouse BBQ Wings and Bacon Double Cheeseburger. The tater tots were hot and crunchy. I washed this all down with a 22 of Smog City Sabre-Toothed Squirrel. It was a wonderful evening. I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

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Came here with a friend, because he wanted happy hour. When I first walked in and passed by the waiting counter; no one noticed there i was passing by. I had a sculpin iPa but the beer tasted flat. I dont know, if the keg was old or they just didn't clean the beer lines. Once, I sat down at the bar; it took the bar tender few minutes to help me. If you want good cheap drinks during happy hour then this is the place. Service: could be better Drinks: 4/10 Ambiance: 5/10 read more

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I came here with a group of 9 on a Wednesday night. We were seated pretty quickly. There's plenty of free street parking in the area, at least on a weekday night. Thank you to our waitress for dealing with our large and kind of loud group all night. I didn't catch her name but she was amazing and held down the fort. I personally got the rigatoni bolognese (I took the photo after I took a few bites) and it was delicious. I felt like I ate a lot but it looked like I barely made a dent. We also ordered a bunch of starters Warning, all the portions are HUGE. We ordered about 4 starters and were in shock when the plates came out. Great place and will definitely return read more

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Local kitchen has such a homey feel to it. I like it! if there's one item i recommend, it's the load tots. funny thing, it was actually recommended to me by some colleagues. the portion itself is massive and could feed 3-4 people as an appetizer. my patty melt was pretty good too! the parmesan crust was a nice touch, but a bit heavy. I would share this the next time I order it. Parking can be found on the streets. read more

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Beautiful Tavern located in old Torrance. We called ahead and asked if they were crowded. The manager said for how many? I said 2. He texted me back right away and got a reservation for 2 hours later. Pretty spiffy. The menus came quick after being seated. We ordered the Red's Chipotle Barbeque Chicken Salad. We split it. We knew it would be huge. And it was. Great flavor too. The best salad I have ever eaten. Great ranch dressing and barbeque sauce to pour on your salad. Oh also ordered a iced tea. read more

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My husband and I went here for a lunch date and to catch the Rams vs. Seahawks game, and we had such a wonderful experience. We prefer the bar area as sometimes we like to stand while watching the game. I was craving a blueberry martini, and our waitress, Melissa, was incredibly sweet--she offered to ask the bartender if they could make one for me, and it turned out perfect. So delicious and exactly what I wanted! For lunch, we had the chips and guacamole.. my husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich with a house garden salad, and wow--the salad was surprisingly amazing. I went with the Union Club sandwich and fries, and everything was so tasty and the portions were huge. We both ended up taking leftovers home. We also shared the pound cake for dessert, and it was massive, super moist, and absolutely delicious. We ordered another to go for our daughter to try. Lol it was such a great treat to end the meal. This spot is perfect for watching the game, grabbing lunch, dates or enjoying a casual family meal. And I have to mention the music--loved it! They played a fun mix of R&B, 90s hits, and even a few oldies. We're already planning to come back next week, lol! read more

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Got an invite from a former colleague to meet-up in Torrance Old Town district's Local Kitchen for a 2p late lunch and 5 of us showed up. My first time here and to my surprise, it was as welcoming as welcoming can get! I wasn't that hungry and was recommended having their Calamari with a side dish of French fries. It turned out to be juicy and scrumptious. I didn't get to see and feel the rest of the restaurant, since we sat in a booth close to the entrance. But I can see it's a neighborhood favorite with all the foot traffic coming in. Parking on the street has a 2-hour limit and turn over is steady. Will go again! read more

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Exec summary: wonderful spot in old town Torrance. Worth a visit Food: Phili cheesesteak was ok. I preferred the fish & chips , but the onion rings are worth the extra cost The breakfast meat lovers scramble was huge!!! Worth the value! Service: No complaints. Everyone is super nice Ambiance : TVs everywhere and sports are on. If that's your vibe, you'll love it here read more

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The food was so good and filling. We ordered the soup and mozzarella sticks as appetizers and they were so filling. The burgers were amazing. Service was quick. Great ambiance not too loud inside. Will definitely come back 10/10! read more

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My friends and I went to Local Kitchen as it is a great option for groups with kids in the area. I haven't explored Old Town Torrance at all but it's a cute area of the Bay! They sat our group of 14 right by the door and it was a great booth to wrangle all the children in. We ordered beers, ate heartily and our server paid great attention to us the entire time. I had the cheesy eggs and avocado toast which was huge & I absolutely loved being able to get breakfast at dinner. It somehow felt light to balance the drinks haha! Local Kitchen is a great spot for watching games, too! Really can fit many occasions and I would gladly go back. read more

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We came for a late lunch so the place wasn't busy. Nevertheless we were greeted as soon as we entered and promptly seated. We're also promptly greeted by our server and was given time to look over their large menu.Breakfast is served all day so hubby got 2 egg special and I got their crispy fish sandwich. Hubby loved his choice and I really think it was an omelette ( he ordered scrambled eggs) and at least 3 eggs. My sandwich had a generous portion of fish and I got a large side salad for and extra dollar. Service was excellent. Always checking on us and very friendly. Great place. read more

Got the Weekend Brunch Combo. Wow, really great breakfast. Everything was cooked very well. I especially enjoyed the potatoes. They were crispy and had the right amount of seasoning. Service was outstanding. read more

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Surprisingly this outing was planned by the hubby who is NOT a fan of meatloaf... needless to say that is what lured him here! I think we got lucky and found very quick parking in the front, there wasn't a wait time so we were seated right away, customer service was good, food was great. We both had the meatloaf and our daughter had the shrimp pasta. We shared some Brussel sprouts that were also delicious. It is a very loud ambiance, we would also like to come back for drinks, seems they have a tasty menu. read more

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I always love the close knit feeling when walking into this Downtown Torrance gem. Jacob our server was super kind, friendly, and kept on smiling! I assumed our food would take awhile to receive, but I was wrong oh so wrong. read more

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I usually hate chicken and waffles because every where you go they give you a Belgian waffle and frozen chicken tenders. But at local kitchen that's not the case! You can taste the herbs and seasoning in the fresh chicken and the waffle is fluffy. The portion is big enough to share as well. The best ever! read more

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My friends and I visited for the first time this week. It's more spacious inside than it appears to be when you first walk up. The waitress Melanie was sweet and helpful throughout service. She was also knowledgeable about the menu. We had Brussels sprouts, spinach dip with chips, fish tacos, blackened salmon salad and a burger. Everytable was tasty! They give a lot of food here so be prepared to take it home. I enjoyed the modern decor and they have sports playing on the TVs around the restaurant. read more

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Enjoyed breakfast with beloved family in Torrance. Love finding great places to eat, definitely adding this to my list. Although this place is a Gastropub, they do serve breakfast. Ordered breakfast nachos, made with flour tortilla chips, not corn, they were delicious! Sorry, don't remember the name of our waitress, but she was amazing, ensured we had everything we needed, thank you! read more

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Everything was amazing. My partner and I shared for appetizers the Calamari (thick and crispy and soft, not chewy at all) and Buffalo Bacon Tots (HUGE portion, generous and well dispersed toppings), and the Meatloaf Tower for entree. Their meatloaf is incredible, my partner convinced me to try it and it's the first time I've enjoyed meatloaf. Next time I'll have to try the Chicken and Waffles, but the Tater Tots appetizer was so big for 2 people that we shared the entree. The drinks were perfectly strong without tasting like it. The Raspberry Lemonade cocktail was very good and the DIY Peach Bellini was very bubbly. Thank you to our server Zack for being on top of everything, waters stayed refilled, let us take our time enjoying everything! We will be back! read more

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Local Kitchen has something for everyone. Located in Old Town Torrance, my friend and I had no trouble finding parking nearby and getting a table on a weeknight. There's a large bar where you can enjoy happy hour, and plenty of tv's throughout for any sports game you might want to catch. Our server was very friendly and warm. Portions are HUGE. I had the Crispy Chicken Bellagio. It's served with asparagus tucked under the chicken like a little blanket on a bed of mashed potatoes. The chicken was perfectly crisped without becoming dry and the mashed potatoes were full of flavor. I'll have to come back for their weekend brunch but they do offer an all day breakfast menu as well. read more

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Mediocre at best. Was craving buffalo wings and googled for good wings within a 5 mile radius and this popped up. I love supporting a local restaurant, but this spot was not it. Everything we had was not seasoned well minus the Brussels spouts which is the only reason this place gets 3 stars from me. My buffalo wings did not taste good and were super salty. My husband's Baja tacos tasted bad (soggy fish and strange chipotle flavor) and my son's grilled cheese was cold in the middle. Note to self: never come back here. :( read more

Stopped for Sunday lunch with our son and a couple of our friends. Lively place but a short wait. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Brisket sandwich/Fries, Brisket sandwich/Rings, Grilled Cajun Shrimp, Chicken-Waffle. Beef was juicy & tender, shrimp spicy and fresh, chicken crispy & moist. Great service. This is a winner in Old Town Torrance. read more

We were visiting from out of town and decided to try Local Kitchen. The service was great. We were seated right away even on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant was very lively and had a fun vibe. We ordered the a couple drinks, the buffalo chicken sandwich, a side Caesar salad, and the sausage and ricotta pasta. Everything came out in a timely manner. The portions are huge!!! My husband and I easily could have split the pasta. The side salad was also very splittable. My only complaint is that the pasta was a bit bland! We liked everything else, but the cheese toast that came with it was the best part of the pasta. Next time I'd get a burger or sandwich. read more

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Don't be indecisive! Every single thing on the menu looks absolutely incredible. It is very difficult to choose! I finally decided on Blackened Salmon Panzanella (from their menu: Pacific salmon, mixed baby greens, house bread bites, green apple, dried cranberry, glazed pecans, house-made balsamic vinaigrette.) which was soooooo f^cking good. My friend had some kind of sliced fried chicken on top of an equally pretty salad. We split an order of tater tots with ranch dressing that tasted fresh and house made. The service (Jacob) was excellent. Friendly and attentive. I want to come back soon to start working my way through this menu! read more

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The good: They have both indoor and outdoor dining options. Outside, there are heat lamps. We found street parking easily and got seated right away in a booth inside. The interior is modern and classy. We tried the calamari appetizer, a fried chicken sandwich, lemonade , shrimp pasta, and kids' chicken tenders with tator tots. The tots had a great crunchy texture. The calamari was tender and came with a grilled lemon piece and two sauces. I liked that it wasn't too salty. Making reservations online was easy. The restaurant was clean and the art on the walls was fun. I liked how the bathroom had fun wallpaper. Servers were very prompt. They had a kids' menu. The bad: The chicken tenders were just standard. The chicken sandwich mostly just tasted like buffalo wing sauce. The calamari was pricey for the few pieces but this was standard calamari price I think. I just expected a few more pieces. The interesting: The lemonade is really sweet. They played sports on the TV screens. They're closed Mondays. read more

I live close by and have wanted to try this spot for awhile and recently checked it out. They do have an extensive and diverse menu which is good but every item we got was super disappointing. The steak sandwich was one of the worst I've ever had anywhere, dry, lacked flavor, and barely any cheese. The other people in my group were also not impressed with what they got as well. read more

WILL BE BACK! Epic food. Epic service. Friendly waitress from Argentina. Chicken parm was flawless. Loud inside so sat outside. Loved it. read more

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Stumbled upon this American restaurant. We ate outside because there was not enough space for a stroller to fit comfortably. The waiter remained attentive and made great recommendations. It was not busy when we arrived but by the time we left there was plenty of patrons. The menu is large. Happy hour starts at 3pm. We ordered the following: appetizers- bbq tri tip sliders; bbq chicken wings. Entre- Mac and cheese and lemon and herb chicken; salmon salad The food was good and the portions were plenty. Next time I could do without the Mac and cheese. I would come back! read more

Met friends here for dinner on a Thursday evening. I arrived last and was greeted kindly by the server, who promptly took my drink order. I ordered the Mac and cheese and added fried chicken; it was very good but the portion was really big; for the price of the entree it would have been nice to include a small salad or other side dish to balance the rich pasta. I will be back but will plan to share! read more

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2025. LA on fire. Stayed home. Even WFH. Stir crazy by the weekend. So, when a friend asked about grabbing dinner. No hesitation. Had to GTFO of the house. Old Town Torrance. Street parking. An underground parking lot too. Didn't see a meter or signs with restrictions. No issue finding a spot. Check for signage. I didn't. Didn't look when we left too. No ticket. Outdoor seating. A little chilly that night so we walked in. Without reservations. Told it's first come, first serve at the bar. So, my friend went to look while I put my name down. Ended up canceling that as we found two seats, open and cleaned right smack at the bar. Service was great. Even with how busy it was, the team behind the bar made sure to take care of us. Only one hitch, which I assume was the manager - coffee was served but wasn't hot. Not mine. I don't drink coffee. Manager took care of it right on the spot. Take a look at the pics. Had pasta. Needed something different from all the red meat I'd been scarfing down since before the new year. Salad and Pasta. And it really hit the spot. Huge servings but I still cleaned off both dishes. Initially the pasta was a little bland - but not so bad that seasoning didn't help. Pasta was al dente, like I like and the salad was chilled and crisp. Dressing not overpowering. Enjoyed the experience. Chill vibes. Friendly staff and good food. Can't ask for more. Other items on the menu I'd like to try out next time I'm there. read more

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This place has a very charming atmosphere with tasty food. A great place to eat with family or friends, to enjoy one another's company, or watch the latest game of the season. Our server was nice, friendly and accommodating. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the old Torrance area. It's in a perfect location with other fun shops and restaurants. A great few blocks to walk around and enjoy the scenery. read more

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Perfect little date spot drinks were great and had that fun local vibe. The nachos were a bomb combo with our drinks, definitely coming back again. read more

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This place is you regular all American food. Whatever you want pizza, pasta, burgers lol. Service is hit or miss sometimes of course when they're busy its hard. This is a very popular restaurant here in old town torrance, it is always packed. Serving size is huuuge here wont be able to finish it all lol. My go to is the sea bass love it always hits. Blackened salmon is okay hit or miss sometimes. Overall its an okay restaurant have a little bit of everything here. read more

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We made reservations and were seated right away. Shared a bottle of champagne for DIY mimosas ($30). Food was absolutely delicious as always. Their ranch is home made and so flavorful. Service was good. The inside was nice and cool too. read more

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My partner and I came in for dinner and were initially excited for the evening. It took about 15 minutes for someone to offer us water, which we overlooked because it seemed busy. At one point, I stepped outside briefly to take a phone call since the bar area was very loud. My partner came out shortly after to hand me my purse and also took a quick call. We were gone for no more than two minutes and left our jackets and personal belongings at the table. When my partner returned inside, the server immediately told him he needed to pay the bill and said he "can't dine and dash." We were shocked. We had every intention of returning to finish our evening and spend more. Being publicly accused of attempting to leave without paying -- in front of other guests -- was humiliating and completely unnecessary. We pulled out a $100 bill toward the $26 tab and waited for our change. The bartender later offered to comp our drinks, which we appreciate, but that did not undo how embarrassed we felt. When I spoke with the manager, I was honestly taken aback by his response. Rather than acknowledging how inappropriate and uncomfortable the accusation was, he immediately shifted into a defensive posture. His tone felt excusatory and passive aggressive, as if the situation was somehow our fault. Instead of addressing the core issue -- that my partner was confronted and made to feel as though we were attempting to leave without paying -- he questioned whether we had informed the bartender that I was stepping outside. That response was not only dismissive, it was belittling. Guests should not be expected to formally notify staff every time they briefly step away from their table, especially when their personal belongings, drinks, and an active tab are clearly still there. It's a normal part of dining out. For example, I've never once had to inform a server that I was stepping away to use the restroom -- and I would imagine most people haven't. The implication that we failed in some kind of etiquette or procedure felt like an attempt to deflect responsibility rather than own the mistake. What would have gone a long way was a simple acknowledgment: "I'm sorry, that shouldn't have happened." Instead, the interaction left us feeling blamed, talked down to, and further disrespected. I understand restaurants have to protect themselves from dine-and-dash situations, but there's a way to handle it with discretion and professionalism. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. We left feeling disrespected rather than valued as customers, and will never return. read more