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Restaurant 917

4.5 (399 reviews)
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Marcus L.

I think that most people would enjoy a visit to Restaurant 917. If you like cars, I would definitely recommend dining here. Even if you don't care about cars, I think you will still enjoy it there. I noticed a large, private room too. Be sure to make a reservation if you want to dine here. The restaurant is nicely furnished and there's a nice view of the cars driving around the track outside. FOOD The 917 Burger is surprisingly good. The bun is so soft and perfect. The patty is nice and thick but also tender, juicy and flavorful. I also loved their choice of ingredients (especially the cheese) to tie everything together. The fries were great too. SERVICE Attentive and professional. PARKING They have a large lot. It's free and easy.

Chad C.

Excellent fish if you are in the neighborhood- worth a try - enjoy seeing 911's on the track.

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Yvon Meow J S.

Restaurant 917 is top notch just like anything Porsche!! We were there for the bi-monthly morning shift and never a disappointment. Stop by if you want to experience the Porsche driving experience or just enjoy the food or vibe here. I promise you that there will be no disappointments!!

Alejandra R.

Great experience... from the delicious food to the staff. Very pleasant ambiance. The view was amazing too.

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Tim H.

Restaurant 917 located at Porsche in Carson. Great experience and didn't expect it to be so packed during lunch on a weekday. Overall, zero complaints on the entire experience. NOTE: They DO NOT have cash anywhere onsite they ONLY take card. FOOD 4/5 Spanish Octopus = SOFT AND DELISH Harissa aioli, roasted poblano relish, chorizo, chicharron SHORT RIB RAGU = A GOOD AMOUNT OF SHORT RIB IN IT spinach fettuccine, red pepper, white cheddar GEM SALAD = SOLID SALAD feta, cucumbers, watermelon, black garlic croutons, green goddess Need to try: 917 BURGER = SINCE EVERYONE ALL AROUND ME HAD THIS 8oz wagyu beef, garlic aioli, bacon, caramelized onion, gruyère DUCK FAT FRIES = SAME AS ABOVE truffle salt, garlic aioli, fines herbes AMBIENCE 4/5 Clean, huge viewing glass to see all the Porsche's on the track. PARKING 5/5 Easy free parking in the front of building. Once you walk in you can take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. Restaurant is on the second floor facing the track.

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Enrico A.

I just love this place. I booked this place for 3 weeks in advance. Reservations for a Friday is tough to get so we settled for Wednesday at noon...for 3 people. We got there a little early so we can check out all the Porsches in the lobby...very cool setup. We had the Sea Bass, the Short Rib and the Burger. All were very good as expected, BUT I think the only thing that was filling was the burger...so two of us ordered dessert. During our meal we got to watch people testing Porsches on the track. The service we got from our waiter was outstanding. I definitely recommend this place for any occasions...but I might be a little bias. I always love to bringing people here as much as possible. It's an unique experience.

Courtney T.

Cool experience from the race track to the restaurant! The salmon was so juicy and fatty it melted in my mouth. I enjoyed the pork as well! Truffle fries yum Pear dessert was fantastic. I didn't think I would like it, but it was really good.

Tina P.

Amazing experience! Food and service were top notch. I took my husband for his birthday as he is Porsche enthusiast and he enjoyed every second of it! They really made it a special time. I would definitely return!

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Vivian P.

They serve brunch once a month on a Sunday. They serve the regular lunch menu during this. Highly recommend you make a reservation- we got this three months in advance! We opted to wait a bit longer to get a table with a view. I wouldn't say I would come back but it was definitely worth a visit. We started off with the iconic pretzel bread and porsche butter. The grilled mushrooms had such GOOD flavor! My boyfriend had the scallops and they were surprisingly big! I got the 917 burger and it was SO juicy. I upgraded the fries to duck fat fries and it was totally worth the price.

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Kyle W.

Pretty fancy restaurant located on the 2nd floor of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles. Reservations are extremely hard to get - you'll have to look 1-2+ months out but for any shot at preferred times you'll need to look exactly 3 months out. It's a good experience but for the given hype, it's overrated and a one and done experience for me. We got the 917 burger with duck fries and black truffle shavings ($25 supplement) to share. For dessert, we got the corn éclair. Before the burger, they gave us pretzel bread and butter complimentary. The butter is really good and aesthetically shaped like a Porsche. They were nice to give us an extra set of butter to take pictures. The burger was aesthetic with the 917 logo stamped. I think it comes with fries since we only got charged $8 supplement to sub duck fries as opposed to paying a full $16 for the side. The burger is so good with the patty being cooked to medium rare, along with the other ingredients combined to a really good flavor profile. The duck fat fries were distinctly delicious and fragrant, and the truffle is a good experience for a relatively affordable price compared to truffle supplements at other high end restaurants, though note that the flavor is not as potent as "truffle fries" since real truffles are fainter in flavor. The corn éclair is quite interesting - sweet and savory. It is beautifully presented and it was satiating. I'd stick to the burger and fries, since the dessert did not wow me as much. Ambience is good. You get to see people test driving Porsches as an experience package, and you can't go wrong with any seat. Service could be a bit better for a higher price tagged restaurant, as it took a few reminders to get water and fulfill requests. After your meal, you can go to the balcony to see a more birds eye view of the track and enjoy downstairs gift shop and other cars.

Shirley W.

This place is fun to come to enjoy a nice lunch or a celebratory meal! The service is personable friendly. Make reservations and enjoy the view of Porsches on the different courses and hear those motors! We had the burger, chicken jidori, salmon and arugula salad and dessert was the strawberry pistachio cheesecake and affogato. Very nice Sunday brunch.

Tiffany C.

Beautiful restaurant with great service and delicious food. We were seated in a private room and the server took good care of us and refilled our champagne and sparkling water throughout the meal. I loved the pretzel bread and the Porsche shaped butter with flake salt. We ordered several appetizers to share and each ordered our own main course. From what I can tell, everyone seemed to enjoy their selection. I ordered the scallops, which were very good, and I tried my husband's strip loin which was perfectly medium rare. I especially enjoyed the potatoes that came with it...it was in flaky layers crispy on outside.

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Paul C.

Exec summary: The food is amazing. Get the duck! The staff are so friendly And you overlook the track They require reservations and are booked about a month in advance. Which is peculiar as, when I was there , there were empty tables. The staff are attentive and universally nice. Like all upscale restaurants, they give you space but are readily available. Appetizer: we got the octopus. Cooked to perfection HOWEVER, I looked at envy at the table next door as they had the pretzel bread and got the butter shaped like a Porsche. Order THAT for no other reason than the butter Main: the duck confit was perfection itself ! I love duck and it is absolutely amazing. The lobby is filled with amazing race cars. And, it's totally fun to watch the folks go out on the track and do various car evolutions - skid pad, drifting etc. My wife , not a huge car person , but for me this was amazing! Loved it. It was our anniversary and they sent over a lovely little trifle - unexpected and very much appreciated. This place is all class

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Is it kid friendly? Is there a kids menu?

They offer chicken tenders and fries or penne butter pasta with Parmesan

Do you need to make a reservation? If you do does it have to be days, weeks or months ahead?,

Reservations are probably a good idea

Is this restaurant open to the public or just for Porsche costumers?

The public is welcome

Is it quiet during lunch?

We went during lunch and it was not overly loud. Though you hear the cars driving by outside in the track you can still have a conversation with your lunch partner (s) .

Is this restaurant 21+? Are there mocktail or non-alcoholic options for drinks?

It is not 21+. They do have mocktails and non-alc drinks as well.

Is this restaurant vegan friendly? If so what can we expect?

I would give them a call to ask. I would be surprised if they didn't offer vegan-friendly items.

Can you go just to have drinks at the bar?

Yes, you can! Bar seating is first come first serve, but you can also just get a drink and walk around the premises, either closing your tab or keeping it open.

How do I make reservations?

You can make reservations online through their website (they use OpenTable), and I wouldn't go there without a reservation because they are always packed.… Read more

Do you need to make a reservation?

You don't need to, but it's highly recommended to avoid waiting around.

Is the bar top open seating?

Yes, it is, but it's very limited. Just 8 seats

When is the best time to go to see the car races?

That honestly depends, on a weekday it would be ideal to visit around the morning times to see all the cars be prepped and launched. On the weekends? Practically all day. No matter what, you'll see the Porsche's performing their lap times and drills… Read more

Hello is there walk in allowed? or is it required to have an appointment?

Hi Yessica, Thank you for reaching out! We are currently experiencing a high volume of visitors and… Read more

Is this by reservation only?

Hi Cynthia, Reservations are required. We are currently fully committed until the end of August. Please contact the restaurant directly to make a reservation at (310) 527-0917. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!

Is there a dress code?

Hi there! Thanks for your question. We do not require any dress code!

Anyone been to the happy hour in the speedster cafe? Is there a view to the racetrack ? What's the menu for food or drink special?

There is currently no happy hour. The track is best viewed from the observation deck on the second floor. The current drink and food menu can be found on their website

Do they have any happy hour?

According to www.restaurant917.com, Happy Hour will now take place in the Speedster Café from Thursday - Saturday, 3pm - 6pm. Hope that helps!

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