We'd heard good things about the restaurant at the Porsche Experience Center and were disappointed we couldn't book a table when my husband made his drive appointment, like a month in advance. As it turns out, reservations are scarce but you can totally walk in, as we did this past Saturday. I'm guessing a lot of tables are set aside for the drive experience customers, who spend hundreds of dollars to go around a track and might appreciate a place to sit and eat. My husband's drive wrapped up at 11:00, along with all the other 9:30 appointments, and we stopped by Restaurant 917 just in case they had an opening for our party of four. We were seated immediately. The space was great, sunny and relaxing with a view of the track, though no one was driving at that particular hour. The vibe was a little businessy, a little upscale chain hotel lobby, with good service and a full bar. No one was mad that we were there with small kids. In fact, they both got Porsche coloring books and crayons when we sat down. We got a round of drinks and they were both nice and refreshing. The Tropical Drift was a sweet tall cocktail with Kikkori whiskey, peach, and tropical tea. The Ruby Star was a breezy tequila drink with Tequileño, hibiscus flower, yuzu, and ginger. The food was solid, starting with some pretzel bread served with butter and salt. The butter was shaped into a pair of Porsches (don't ask me what model), which was kind of a cute detail. My husband and I shared a scallop crudo, which was pretty delicious. Silky raw scallop with strawberry, cherry tomato, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, tangerine oil, and a zippy green aguachile sauce. I got the 917 burger for my entrée, and this was decent, with an 8 oz. wagyu patty, garlic aioli, bacon, caramelized onion, and gruyère. It needed some acid and tasted much better when I borrowed some jalapeño from the crudo. I paid to upgrade the side of fries to duck fat fries with truffle salt, garlic aioli, and herbs. I liked the seasoning and herbs, but the fries were soft and pale. The kids got butter pasta and chicken tenders with fries, and their fries were better than mine. I wouldn't go out of my way for Restaurant 917, but I was glad to get lunch there when we were already at the Porsche Experience Center. Don't be intimidated by the dearth of reservations. If you're a Porsche customer, they want you to have the car-shaped butter. read more

Surprise birthday dinner was a hit! Burger 10/10, duck fat fries 6/10 (too much garlic), short rib ragu (9/10), pretzel bread & butter 10/10. This whole experience was amazing with a great view of the track. Staff were very attentive and friendly! read more

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Took my boyfriend for a surprise birthday lunch. They were very helpful from the very start of booking. They are super responsive when it comes down to messaging about your reservation. They accommodated to what was needed to make our dining experience top tier. Service was great! They recently changed their menu so we got to experience those changes! They make their food down to small details about 917 which was cute. read more

Amazing from beginning to the end. Thank you front desk for being so accommodating. My appointment was at 1 PM but we were early because we did the demonstration lap at the experience center which is just downstairs and outside. We went at 12pm and they took us in. Really thankful. Food was amazing all around! Love everything from the complimentary bread to the main entree of any beef. Thank you staff for small gift of banana bread for our anniversary at the end of the meal. The steak was soft at medium rare and was cooked perfectly. Nothing else to say but amazing amazing experience all around! I would come back again! read more

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WOW!!! First timers and we loved our experience! This place books up quickly so keep checking their website for reservation slots. My fiancé made reservations three months in advance. The race track can be seen from all tables but of course the best view is anywhere by the window. Service was a 10/10. Everyone was beyond friendly and made some great recommendations. FOOD/DRINKS: *Pretzel Bread w/Butter - This is complimentary. The bread was warm and soft. The butter was shaped like a Porsche which was very cute! *Peach & Tamarind Mulita - This was my favorite drink! I've never had a peach and tamarind mule before and it was very good. It's great if you don't want a super sweet drink. *Blueberry Basil Margarita - The blueberry and basil combo was delicious. Very refreshing too. *Hamachi Crudo - Beautiful dish! Each bite was packed with flavor. The yellowtail was fresh. I loved the smoked ginger and garlic bits on top. *6oz Hangar Steak - The steak was sooo tender and I enjoyed the chimichurri. The mashed potatoes were well seasoned. *Maine Lobster Pasta - Delicious! The lobster was a decent size and cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and the capers added a nice tang to the dish. *Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar - It tasted like an elevated Reese's cup with ice cream. If you love the peanut butter & chocolate combo, you'll love this one. read more

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Such a fun experience and food is good. Drinks are even better! Service was just average I wouldn't say it stood out in bad or good way. The ambiance of the restaurant is clean and well put together. read more

I was not expecting much from this restaurant, I thought the restaurant would be more of an afterthought to the race course. However, I was so pleasantly surprised! Overall, the food is really solid and decently priced, especially given how nice the restaurant is and how good the service is as well. The pretzel bread is so good, it comes out warm and the butter melts on top as you're spreading it! I ordered the chicken breast, and it was actually really tender! The beef tartare is also really good, even though it doesn't look the most appetizing. My husband and I enjoyed the meal and had fun watching the race track as well! If you want to be seated right by the window, I recommend either getting an 11:30am reservation (right when they open) or around 1pm, once the first group starts clearing out. read more

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Good food and good views! To kill two birds with one stone, I had made a reservation here for after my girlfriend's demo lap for her birthday. The restaurant isn't hard to find, there's a "917" sign in the hallway around the corner from the restrooms. You'll see down the hallway to the left of the cafe if you're coming from the gift shop. We checked in with the host a few minutes prior to our reservation and got seated shortly after. There are big windows where you get a nice view of the track below. There's also a small area where you can go outside and have a good view (and hear the cars). There aren't many items on the menu so it made it easier for us to choose. I ordered the 917 Old Fashion, my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Pisco Sour, and we both ordered the 917 Burger. While waiting, we received water (you get a few options for water) and pretzel bread. The verdict? - 917 Old Fashion: Fat-washed woodinville bourbon and angostura butters. I'm a whiskey guy and loved it. Basic and to the point, my kind of drink. Alcohol forward 8). - Pineapple Pisco Sour: Pisco, pineapple juice, lemon cordial, egg white, and tajin. I only took a small sip, it was sweet but good. My girlfriend enjoyed it (all of it). - 917 Burger: 8oz American wagyu beef, caramelized onions, raclette cheese, smoked bacon, garlic aioli, and fries. By default it is cooked medium rare, but when it came out more medium. It was a big, juicy burger and it was a little bit messy. The garlic aioli definitely helped enhance the flavor, it was good. The fries were good. - Pretzel Bread: I had to absolutely mention these. They were decent sized and I loved them. The included butter were molded little Porsches and the flakes of salt were good. Complimentary. We liked them so much that we went through 2 baskets of them. Service was good. The woman who sat us was extremely friendly, like too friendly. Our server was nice as well and checked up on us every so often. A good place for a date, especially if combo'd with a driving experience or demo lap. Reservations are a must! read more

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I don't really have anything complaints about the food or service. Everything was on point as you'd come to expect from a nice restaurant like this. It was very nice to be able to see all of the test drives while dining. The ambiance is very hard to describe because it's very open and right next to the track I would like to come back again if given the opportunity read more

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Loved the food here! Calamari was perfectly done, not chewy at all and full of flavor. Salad was also excellent with just the right amount of dressing. Skirt steak was tender with nice presentation. Tasted better than a ribeye steak I just had at a high end steakhouse! Scallop was cooked perfectly. Breadsticks were excellent with car shaped butter and flake salt. Service was attentive and friendly as well. Perfect view of the track! Can't ask for much more! Highly recommended! read more

Absolutely wonderful service. Tay was fantastic. She made honest recommendations and was very attentive accommodating and friendly. Def made my experience amazing. The restaurant has great views of the track. They have a full bar and can pretty much make whatever you'd liked. Try their famous corn mousse. It's so unique you won't find it anywhere else but here! read more

Restaurant 917 - New American Near Me - Carson, California

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This place is great. Just walking in you are met with Porsche vehicles and engines. You get to see a little bit of history and memorabilia from the company throughout the years. The restaurant itself is cozy, open and relaxed. Wish I would have asked for a table by the window but it was great nonetheless. You walk in to floor to ceiling windows that show the Porsche experience that is offered there. The service is great and so are the food options. We had the 917 burger and the octopus appetizer. The burger was delicious but the octopus dish was only okay. The chorizo on the dish is very overpowering. Everything on the dish tasted great, they just didn't take great together. We also had a lobster special dish. Which was lobster over risotto with caviar on top. That dish was incredible. I definitely enjoyed the experience. This is a great experience whether you get to drive the Porsches or not. read more

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We had high hopes for Cafe 917, and to be fair -- most of the experience was fantastic. The burrata with stone fruit and crostini was bright and flavorful, though pretty stingy on both the burrata itself and the crostini. The octopus was perfectly succulent -- absolutely spot on. I ordered the duck fat fries (incredible), and my son had the tuna entrée, which was nothing short of delectable. We also enjoyed four beautifully made cocktails, all served by a lovely young lady who worked seamlessly with an excellent team. Everything was running perfectly -- we were relaxed, enjoying great food, watching our 16-year-old daughter experience the Young Drivers Porsche program -- until about 90 minutes in, when a manager with white-tipped, wannabe-Eminem hair stormed over to our table and asked if we were ordering more food. I replied, "Probably -- we're ordering as we go." His response? A loud, condescending announcement that there's a two-hour limit and "people are waiting for your table." There were at least seven open four-tops around us and no one waiting in the lobby. It completely killed the vibe. Between the driving experience and our meal, we spent over $1,500 here today. We could've easily spent another couple hundred on cocktails and appetizers, but that manager's attitude flipped the switch for us. It's unfortunate -- everything else about Cafe 917 was wonderful, but this one guy's unnecessary rudeness turned an exceptional experience into a disappointing one. When you're serving guests spending that kind of money, hospitality matters. Our reservation was for 10:30 and Mr. Frosty-tip-the-blow-it-man changed the vibe around noon. read more

Took my family here and we all enjoyed the food and getting to watch the cars on the track at the same time. We even got to explore a bit down stairs before heading up to the restaurant for our reservation. Overall a very cool experience--perfect for car enthusiasts! read more

Restaurant 917 - New American Near Me - Carson, California

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First timer here and I loved it! The front desk staff were friendly and helpful in providing us directions to get to restaurant 917 located on the second floor. The host stand is right in the front and we had reservations and were seated right away. Complimentary bread and butter was delivered promptly by our waiter and it was delicious. The bread is pretzel style and the butter melted in the bread! We ordered the 917 burger and it was juicy and thick and we enjoyed every bite. Also, it was entertaining seeing people driving around the Porsche track. After lunch we walked around and explored the first level where you can find the gift shop, a cafe, and many porche's. P.S- you can find parking on the street or parking lot. read more

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Highly recommend eating here if you enjoy watching Porsche cars on the racetracks. You can also book the Porsche experience if you want to drive the cars. The restaurant is in high demands and the soonest reservations is 3-4 months out. My partner and I really enjoyed the experience. There's a cafe on the first floor if you can't get a reservation and still want to enjoy some food with a view. I got the Wagyu burger and thought it was pretty standard nothing special. My partner got the steak and enjoyed it. The food was good but wasn't the highlight of the part. You get complimentary pretzels with butter shaped Porsche. I thought that was pretty cool. read more

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This is the 3rd time coming and the burger IS STILL THE BEST BURGER IVE HAD EVER. My boyfriend and I had our first date here, we came back for our 1 year anniversary and just recently came back this year for our second anniversary. The restaurant is still stunning and everyone is so welcome and attentive EVERY time. The service is absolutely top tier. I love getting to come here, and I can't wait to keep coming back' read more

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came here for a late birthday celebration and it was lovely experience! I had a reservation for 12 but the hostess let me know that if I was willing to wait around half an hour I could get a table next to the windows for a better view. The service was attentive for the most part and it was great being able to watch the cars drive around while eating. I got the short rib ragu over fettuccine and it exceeded my expectations. The pasta was perfectly cooked and well integrated with the sauce. I also tried a bit of my friends' duck and salmon which were both cooked perfectly. Overall it was a wonderful addition to my experience at the Porsche center; highly recommend snagging a reservation and checking out some cars! read more

Restaurant 917 - Bread - New American Near Me - Carson, California

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It's worth it as an interesting experience. It's a beautiful place with a beautiful view where you can watch the cars. The menu is a bit more expensive than in regular establishments. But overall, I liked everything and it was worth it. read more

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Was excited to try this place and check out the cars. Staff was friendly, food was good and watching the cars in action added to the experience. Ordered the burrata, arugula, short rib fettuccini, 917 burger with fries and an order of duck fat fries. Food was good, but it did take them over 1hr 15 minutes to get the food to us. Overall experience was great and the operations manager handled the situation very professionally when we communicated the issue. Looking forward to visiting again and trying more items. read more

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Truly a joy! The accommodations made were greatly appreciated with our specific circumstances. They showed no sweat and made us feel appreciated for being there. The restaurant is beautifully lit with natural sunlight. The tables are spacious and comfortable. Our server was so attentive, kind and genuinely sweet. The food was super yummy! We all agreed the tomato soup fed our souls, made us feel good inside! the ocean plate wow, I love the flavoring they added to the oysters and clams. We could not get enough of the bread and butter (so cute btw). The burgers were 10/10 delicious. The experience is so lovely watching and hearing all of the beautiful cars :) if you haven't I would definitely check this place out, I will be coming back again! read more

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Would get again: caulini, mushrooms, squash blossoms Tried: short rib pasta, duck, eggplant Try next time: dessert Pretzel bread and butter complimentary and amazing read more

The TikTok hype is no joke and I really need to stop with all the shenanigans. I've been here twice now and nothing has stood out food wise. So yes come for the experience and ambiance NOT the food. Their pork chop smells like cat pee! I thought it was just me but when my daughter said your food stinks and it smells like cat urine. I really should have sent it back cuz I could not get over the smell and only had a bite. The 2nd time I came to celebrate my bf's bday. His salmon smelled like FISH! Seafood ain't suppose to smell and even though he said it smelled he still ate it. The free bday chocolate cupcakes were a nice gesture BUT they were OLD and had a fridge taste! Their grilled peach and burrata salad is good but not good enough to drive 45 mins to get. Their Porsche shaped butter, chefs kiss! Other than that, I'd say just get their burger! Also, if you don't get a window table, it ain't worth it IMO! read more

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On arrival me and my husband were greeted and signed into the the Porsche experience center. We informed the front desk attendant that we were there for the restaurant. The restaurant is located around the corner upstairs from the entrance. When me and my husband arrived upstairs we were not greeted at all we just stood at the checkin desk while the 2 hostesses carried on with their conversation. It would have been great if they simply made eye contact and said one moment please. Once seated the server came to take our order, but I realized after it was all said and done we were not offered any bread and butter. That would have been nice as I was starving and was drinking wine on an empty stomach. We both ordered the burger with duck fat fries. The fries were very rich but delicious. We enjoyed the burger as well but wish it had pickles and tomato. The bill was about $115. It was nice watching the cars on the track while dining although I do not think I will be back. The service is a bit lacking for this price point. The food was delicious but I will not be going out of my way due to the inconsistent service. read more

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Located on the second floor of the pristine Porsche Experience Center building, this restaurant is a first class experience in every respect...which I suppose should be expected from Porsche. Reservations are highly advised as it is often booked up several months in advance. Once you enter the building you must sign in as a visitor. There are test tracks here for people to pay to drive Porsches but you don't need to be doing this "experience" in order to eat at the restaurant; it's open to everyone. After going upstairs I was warmly greeted by a host and taken to a table at a window which overlooks the tracks so I could be entertained by Porsches driving and sliding during my meal. I passed on a starter and decided to just get an entree and dessert. But first - WINE. I got a glass of Argentinian malbec which I sipped throughout my meal. A large bottle of water was also brought to my table followed by a small basket of deliciously warm pretzel bread. The accompanying butter was molded in the shape of cars! This being lunch I ordered the wagyu burger with fries. The burger had caramelized onions, smoked bacon, lettuce, raclette cheese, and garlic aioli. All the flavors melded perfectly together but never overpowering the fantastic flavor of the thick beef patty. The beef was so tender I'm certain the cow must have been massaged daily at Burke Williams Spa. The accompanying thickish fries were presented in a little basket, crisp on the outside while soft and hot inside. Textbook perfect fries. Dessert was a no brainer. I went with the milk chocolate crémeux. This exquisitely presented dessert consisted of cocoa nib tuile, bourbon cookies, and malted milk ice cream. I fell in love with the ice cream and its vivid malted milk flavor. I wanted a huge bowl of it! It was like eating a cold, creamy Whopper but 100 times better. I had a latte with my dessert. Again, perfection. But I was mesmerized by the ice cream so barely remember it. The staff here were the epitome of professionalism. My waiter, Nestor, was attentive and personable with a wonderful sense of humor. He made my dining experience even more enjoyable. The cars here are cool too but it'll be the amazing food that will lure me back soon. read more

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An experience like no other. I really like how they face the tables by the window to look out the window. It's actually very cool to see the cars on the track. It's very entertaining! Making a reservation was an easy process and the gentleman who was helping me, was extremely accommodating. The date I wanted, was the date I got, which was totally awesome! Checking in was easy and I also got reminder texts about my reservation. It's very organized and I appreciate that. Service was amazing. However, the food was just average - nothing spectacular that stood out. The bread and butter were actually the highlight. I love that the butter is in a shape of a car and the bread was yummy. But other than that, the food is pretty mediocre. read more

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The ambiance was spectacular and the service was pretty fast. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. The food was so good! read more

Restaurant 917 - Bread and butter - New American Near Me - Carson, California

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I had a great time here! This is a fun place to visit for both those who are and aren't car enthusiasts! They have a balcony to watch the cars as you wait for them to prepare your table. It was such a cool experience watching two GT3RS cars side by side just floor it around the track multiple times. I booked my reservation well in advance to request a table by the window specifically to watch the cars drive by as we ate. Bummer they weren't able to accommodate and gave the wrong time estimate for tables opening up by the window. We ended up going downstairs to wait at the cafe for the next group of drivers to watch after we ate. The food here was great! We started with a refreshing Lychee Martini and Porsche-shaped butter and bread. The bread was warm and fresh. The burger was huge and I loved the green garlic aioli that they offered us. We also ordered dessert and the Tangerine Semifreddo was amazing! Can't recommend checking this place out enough. I can't wait to come back! Lychee Margarita 5/5 917 Burger 5/5 Tangerine Semifreddo 5/5 read more

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The food here is very delicious, I had ordered a bento box and a musubi came in 10 minutes freshly made with the freshest ingredient literally soaked in my mouth.10/10 MUST RECCOMEND read more

Such an AMAZING experience all thanks to our wonderful server! I had been eyeing this place for a few months and decided to take a gamble and make reservations. Luckily I was able to snag some despite them being 3 months away lol definitely recommend coming earlier in the day and a window seat to be able to get the full experience. The food was also an added bonus! We ordered the tar tar, which was recommended and so delish! The 917 burger is also cooked to perfection. read more

Restaurant 917 - Entrance - New American Near Me - Carson, California

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tried out the restaurant at the Porsche experience, ordered the spanish octopus and 917 burger with a blueberry basil margarita. the bread and butter was complimentary and was super good, and even had butter shaped like 911s! the spanish octopus was the best thing--the octopus was very soft and the sauce in the dish was sooo delicious. the burger was okay and the fries tasted like they were out of the freezer unfortunately. also, we got charged for 9 dollar evian water when we weren't even made aware of this, just were asked "sparkling or still?" and we said still. thought it was coming from the tap, just like the people sitting at the next table had, but apparently not for some reason. kinda odd. read more

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My only downside was how far out you have to make a reservation, I went for my boyfriend's birthday so the wait was killing me and if I had missed the date 3 months prior I wouldn't have been able to make it for the weekend that I wanted Get yourself a window view if you can!! But the ambiance is nice during lunchtime anyways because of the huge windows overlooking the track bringing lots of sunlight in. Great service, the host was nice and friendly, and waitress was very attentive I'm obsessed with the pretzel bread with the cute little porsche butters here and wish I could've gotten more, definitely now my favorite complimentary bread ever Tuna poke was super gingery so if you're into that then this is really good, loved the little rice puff crackers too you need to eat every bite of poke with it because the flavor balance is so good The salmon could have used a little bit of some type of carb aside from just a few pieces of tomatoes and squash but this on top of the appetizer and bread was more filling than I thought read more

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I went to The Porsche Experience Center for their driving experience (I got to drive a Taycan and 911 Turbo!), which was hosted by my local dealership. Afterwards, they treated us to lunch at Restaurant 917, which is just straight-up ELEGANT. The décor is obviously sporty and Porsche-themed, but high-end from the moment you start walking up the stairs to the restaurant to the Host/Hostess Desk, to the bar, to the dining area. We had a group of about 12 so we had a team of people taking care of us. The "main" server and standout (which is hard to say because everyone was AMAZING) was Gina. Aside from having complete knowledge of the menu, she is just a ray of sunshine and makes you feel like royalty, but has a lot of spunk, too. The side salads are a good size, and the bread is right out of the oven and fantastic. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the Porsche-shaped butter (cute yet elegant touch)! I had the Braised Beef Short Ribs, which were just melt-in-your-mouth perfect! Others chose the Salmon, which looked equally as fantastic. The bar is fully-stocked with just about anything you could imagine (I suggest one of the artisan cocktails), and they also have an impressive wine list, as well. If you prefer, they have an outside seating area where you can hang out and just watch all the cars and drivers. I noticed a lot of people looked like they were there strictly for the dining experience, and this place was packed the entire time I was there. With that being said, I would not go there without making a reservation first (which you can do from the website; they use OpenTable). This is a great spot for everyone, whether you're a car enthusiast or not. It would be tons of fun for a change of pace, a group of friends, or a nice date. I had no idea this place even existed, and am so glad I was invited to participate in this dealership-sponsored event. I cannot wait to go back there and just spend the afternoon hanging out watching all of the cool cars and spending time with friends in a different (yet cool) setting. read more

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Food: My wife took me here for a birthday lunch because of my love for cars and it did not disappoint. The octopus and the duck confit was our favorites. Loved how the butter was shaped like mini Porsches. Service: Amazing service this place is booked several months in advance and the manager was kind enough to accommodate us last minute with the changes. My wife and I are super thankful for the service. Ambiance: Truly the highlight the restaurant is amazing if you are an enthusiast the experience itself is breath taking. I could sit there all day and watch that view. The entire experience center is breath taking highly recommend it as this is one of the coolest things in the South Bay. read more

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FOOD: 5 SERVICE: 5 AMBIANCE: 5 VALUE: 5 Restaurant 917 is located on the second floor of the Porsche Experience Center. It is well worth a visit even if you are not enjoying a driving experience. The food changes seasonally, but it's always fresh and tastily prepared. On this visit we had: Spanish octopus - octopus legs prepared with chorizo, chicharron, served with marble potatoes and sea beans over harissa aioli. Very tender and well balanced taste and textured dish. Crab fettuccine - Dungeness crab meat, black truffle over al dente fettuccine noodle with sweet corn, pancetta and tarragon. One of the best pasta dish I've had in a long time. Definitely slurp worthy noodles with generous amount of truffle. Hangar steak - Snake River farm is easily one of the better beef ranching farm. And this hangar steak is no exception, right balance of marbling and beefiness. My wife ordered it rare and it was buttery soft. Service is comparable to any Michelin starred restaurant and near faultless. Make reservation as they are often fully booked. Well worth a visit. And their cocktails are very good. read more

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What an incredible dining experience! We booked in advance since it does get pretty busy, especially on the weekends and we were seated immediately after our demo lap. Our server Camille took great care of us and sat us next to a window which was the best part: you got to watch all the people driving their laps while you dined, so fun! We watched so many people skid in and out of the water area, it was very cool to get to see the cars for an extended period of time since the demo lap was so brief. The dining experience was the real highlight of my experience here though. The hangar steak was perfectly cooked and the burger was juicy and delicious. The crudo was fresh and flavorful. I wish I had room for more than 1 dessert but the peanut butter chocolate bar with black pepper ice cream was absolutely delectable. The black pepper provided a lightly spicy, refreshing contrast to the richness of the peanut butter and chocolate. So yummy. My favorite part was the PORSCHE BUTTER. So freaking cute and right on theme, I love themed dining. This is such a great spot for a date! Highly recommend! read more

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What a special day! Daughter booked reservations here three months ago. So excited to finally dine here and watch the Porsche cars drive around the track. Car enthusiasts would really enjoy this restaurant! Need to check in at the counter, once you get inside. Then proceed to look around or go to the small shop in the corner to browse for Porsche merchandise while you wait... OR head up to the restaurant on the second floor and wait for your reservation time. I would suggest this so you can request a coveted window seat. You have to walk down the hall and up some stairs to the restaurant. Once you check in they seat you accordingly. We got a window seat!!! Staff was friendly and attentive. There's a variety of food selection on the menu. ( see menu pic) Food was served in a timely manner while you nibble on complimentary warm mini pretzel baguette with the cutest butter pad ever! Both of us ordered an appetizer and the hamburger. I had the beet salad which was fantastic. One of the most creative and tasty salad I've had. The flavors were well thought out, a surprise in every bite. Our burgers were well prepared but too big to eat the normal way since it was stacked high. Hence, we both ate it deconstructed. Bacon was perfectly crispy. All during the meal , we had fun watching the various drivers attempt the track and skid areas. I think you can book a driving experience . I bet it's pricey ... But, if you can afford a Porsche, it may be worthwhile to know the cars capabilities with a professional driver to help you. Afterwards, you can walk out to a balcony off the side upstairs and continue viewing the action on the track. Note that there is a small cafe on the first floor that you can view the track as well with outdoor seats too. View of the track is not as good though. read more

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I am beyond disappointed with my experience at Porsche Experience Center 917 Restaurant. I had booked a reservation months in advance for my husband's birthday, and they canceled the reservation on the day of--THREE HOURS before our scheduled time! Absolutely unacceptable. I tried calling multiple times to get some sort of explanation, but no one answered the phone. What a huge letdown. This was supposed to be a special occasion, and they completely ruined it. Never again. I expected better from a place with this reputation. read more

Restaurant 917 - New American Near Me - Carson, California

An excellent way to finish a very fun day at the Porsche experience! This is the fine dining restaurant located at the Porsche experience. Pro tip: this restaurant is usually booked, but if you can't get a reservation, just ask the front desk at opening and sometimes you can get lucky! We did! The restaurant has an excellent view of the track so you can enjoy the action while eating great food. They have a good selection of cocktails. I went with the old fashioned. It's a solid drink not overly sweet. If you're a fan of the drink you won't be disappointed. For starters we went with the octopus, bone marrow, and the squash blossoms. They were all good however I'd say the squash blossoms are an elevated (and more expensive) crab Rangoon that you can get from any Chinese restaurant. The bone marrow was nice and fatty and mixed well with the corn, but my favorite was the octopus. Not overly chewy and paired with delicious spicy sausage. I'd definitely go with that. For entrees I went with the burger. It was overcooked. I asked for medium rare and received well done. The taste is fine. Nothing too special. The steak was cooked well and not overly salted. The salmon was fresh, not dry. For dessert, we went with the bourbon ice cream and passion sorbet. The passion sorbet is extremely tart so definitely watch out. I like a tart sorbet so I enjoyed it immensely. The bourbon ice cream is more bourbon than ice cream which was unexpected. Since we were celebrating a birthday, they were gracious enough to give us a banana bread dessert. It's tasty and bite sized! The staff is friendly and accommodating. All and all a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

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