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    Rod's Char-broiler

    3.8 (644 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ROD'S CHAR-BROILER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hawaiian Burger no onions
    Francisco R.

    Food was very good and flavorful, service was fast and friendly and it's a very clean place, over all a good experience

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    Randa H.

    YES!! We'll continue to come to our Neighbor Spot!! Food is always 10/10 Service is always 10/10 you always have somewhere to seat if you choose to if not grab it and go! Plenty of seats inside and out, there's also plenty of parking. No long line and you can also call ahead if you know what you want.. Tge seat are always clean and they Even have infant chairs. Ramos in the front and back for easy access...

    Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger and French Fries
    Ricky G.

    A neighborhood Char-broiler spot that looks consistent and clean. Tasty burgers, seasoned fries (places like this sometimes don't) and the teriyaki sandwich was passable. Will likely spot by again if craving this specific burger craving! Parking was easy and seating outside and inside.

    Double Cheeseburger with 1000 Dressing on side
    Tamica J.

    The food delivery from Grub Hub arrived quickly. I underestimated this burger. I ordered the Double Cheeseburger. It was a lot! I couldn't finish it all. I ordered medium well and received it that way. Enjoyed it. If ever in the area, give them a try.

    Cindy D.

    My niece is in town and wanted to visit one of her childhood haunts. She was a bit disappointed that the original owner and long-term staff are no longer there but it's been years so it's to be expected. She missed the Greek influence in their food selection but ordered a pastrami sandwich and zucchini fries for us to share. Both were good but a bit on the greasy side. The ranch dressing that came with the zucchini fries was rich, creamy and tasty. Rod's offers comfort food directed at the younger generation (due to grease level ;) )

    Tiffany L.

    This burger spot was highly recommended to us by a friend so I decided to try it out. Right off the bat, I can appreciate that they have lots of different options with fresh ingredients. They have sandwiches, salads, and the most standout thing for me is the zucchini fries. I don't think there's anything ground breaking about their burgers, I got a jr. burger and zucchini fries. But it did feel more on the healthier fresh side with the bun and patty not being too oily. But if I want a burger I would rather have it taste better with more flavorful sauces and a juicy patty. And the cheese wasn't super melty. Tasted like a backyard burger.

    Hamburger combo
    Lawrence H.

    I usually get their Bacon and Eggs breakfast, which is very good, but today I got a Hamburger combo. The Hamburger was juicy and charred to perfection. The fries were crispy but just a little too much salt for my taste. Service was very friendly.

    Cheeseburger
    Santino M.

    The device was amazing and the chess was perfectly melted on top of a juicy burger. I remember coming here when I was little and will alway like this place

    COOK who throws old fries back into the hot oil to reheat to sell
    Ashlee D.

    Today, my husband and I came to purchase lunch for our family when I witnessed this cook throw some fresh fries on top of the old fries that were in the pan to dish out to us for our meals. I shared this with the girl at the counter because the guy was pretending to not understand English when I told him about it. However, he understood that I notice his poor food service tactic. This is the 2nd time that I have witnessed this cook doing this. The first time was on a different day I saw this cook take the old fries from the pan that had been sitting for who knows how long, and he put the old fries into the oil to reheat to put in our order. When I brought this to the attention of the lady at the counter, the other cook who did speak English told him that you can't do that. From a Health & Safety perspective, food should be served at the correct temperature, and not reheated back into hot oil. This guy should be fired because he is making poor decisions when it comes to food quality. We've been dining at Rod's since the Original owner Dino & Andy owned this place in 2000's and this new owner needs to ensure their cooks don't continue to diminish the name "Rod's" with serving food that isn't fresh. Please, do better!!

    Double cheeseburger with fries
    Edward T.

    It's a solid place for burgers I got the double cheeseburger with fries and drink and it was delicious the fires were crispy and the burger was huge!

    Double Cheese Combo for the boy
    Toshi I.

    Since my son loves cheeseburgers, I wanted to go to a place we hadn't tried before. The boys ordered the burgers and I got the fish sandwich. Both were delicious and tasted fresh. Da Hubs said these were the best char burgers he's tried. As far as char goes, my son agrees. We've added this to our list of fave burger places. Funny thing is, when you first arrive, the counter is really close to the entrance. There's ample seating to the side and the place is very clean. Parking in the small lot.

    My egg white omelette, bacon eggs and pancakes and a side of pancakes.

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    The burgers bacon cheese are delicious and the chille cheese fries are yummy. I've also have had the club sandwich which hits the spot.

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    soooo underrated! There's plenty of parking, it's reasonably priced and the burgers are pretty good, but the fries are amazing.

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    1 year ago

    I had delivery today. The food was very good and it came still warm. I'm sure the establishment is a cool and nice place to eat inside.

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    An actual deal in the South Bay. Great food great service staff and a breakfast burrito from heaven and not expensive. Go here and eat a bb!

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    I've been here various times. The food and service is always quick and friendly, as well as enjoyable and fairly priced.

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    8 months ago

    Great tasting char-broiled burgers! They did skimp on the avocado though for my bacon avocado burger. They keep a very clean establishment.

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    Nothing fancy but great tasting burgers and salads and friendly staff they're always busy because the food is great and tasty

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    IHOP

    IHOP

    3.2
    (39 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    It was my first time visiting this IHOP. As many Yelpers have noted before, this is the former…read morelocation of Seafood Port Chinese Restaurant. I used to frequent Seafood Port before with family and friends (at one point I even became the Yelp Duchess of the place) and so it was quite nostalgic to step back into this spot and see the change. The IHOP Is bright and clean and I could tell they did a lot of work to transform the old mom and pop Chinese restaurant to become this breakfast spot. I came early on Sunday and on Father's Day and I expected it to be quite busy but perhaps because I came a bit early (7:30ish), it wasn't too packed yet. The waiter gave the menus and took our orders right away but I did notice the food orders took a bit despite not having too many customers there. Overall though, the food was worth the small wait. The pancakes which IHOP is known for were soft, fluffy and delicious. I also enjoyed our omelette which we custom made with pork sausage and mushrooms. I also thought that the overall service was friendly and good. I enjoyed visiting this new IHOP and it's nice to have another one in Torrance. Though I do miss the old Seafood Port Chinese restaurant that was at this location, I am glad that another good spot replaced it.

    This IHOP location is about less than a year old. It replaced Seafood Port previously on Hawthorne…read moreBlvd and Torrance Blvd next to the laundry mat and Caps & Cork. Was here with a large group during midweek dinner hours. Manuela, the server was kind and took care of about a dozen or so of us. We were the only diners in and biz picked up eventually. Since I already had pancakes earlier in the day, didn't repeat. Pancakes for dinner were the choice for the majority of my friends. Some chose steak and others chose breakfast entrees with eggs, hash browns, or fries. My dinner was super inexpensive from the basic value menu- a BLT and fries for $7. I also opted for a side of fruit for $3.99. A-OK and the other half of my sandwich was fine at lunch the next day. Parking was plentiful and easy in the shared lot in the large strip mall. It's your typical IHOP/diner. My friends noted how bright the colors are on the ceiling and walls as it's a new IHOP. 3 stars!

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    Dining room
    IHOP
    IHOP
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    Bluesalt Fish Grill

    Bluesalt Fish Grill

    4.4
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Fish was outstanding. Delicious, flaky halibut and sumptuous Chilean Sea Bass, moist and flaky…read more Good side dishes. Really good tasting coleslaw. Service was excellent. Friendly staff. Accommodating to your request. The only thing that I didn't like was the Caesar dressing it tasted store bought not like the way real Caesar dressing should taste. Ambiance was nice and clean.

    This still is our go-to source restaurant for fish…read more It's counter service with indoor and outdoor seating, very casual but full-service style spirit delivering your meal with self-service elements of helping yourself to beverages The prices, portions and quality are the best options for a full and fling meal for under $20 per adult and under $10 for kids meals... healthy food options, fresh food, customizable and cooked to order. The service is friendly and the process of ordering is self-intuitive and easy and the time process is quick knowing it is custom cooked to order for every customer that can be 10-15 mins or so and you can be in and out dining in quickly or take a meal "to-go" quicker. The steak is or was, mediocre. This is a seafood restaurant and specialty. If you come here, I'd say don't do the surf and turf (steak) but opt for more seafood. The shrimp grilled in the shell is lackluster because the shrimp often sticks into the shell and dry out, harder to eat and less delicious, in my opinion. All of the fishes that are grilled are great and the best options.

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    Whole Fish $14 ... Special of the Day.  This was excellent. 5-stars!
    Whole Fish $14 ... Special of the Day. This was excellent. 5-stars!
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    Grilled zucchini appetizer
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    Everything tastes good!!
    The Kettle

    The Kettle

    3.9
    (2.4k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    After watching the sunset, Hubby and I wanted to grab a…read morequick dinner. We walked in and sat at the bar! Food was good! French onion soup was my favorite! Server Dani was great!

    My husband and I were directed to The Kettle by our hotel staff when we were looking for a decent…read moredinner at 10PM. After a long drive, we were hungry, as we hadn't stopped to eat on the way. Anyway, when we arrived, it was just after 10PM on a Friday night. Though the area was bustling, we were able to find easy street parking less than a block away. The restaurant was busy, but there were plenty of open tables. The place had a bit of the old diner type of vibe, but it was definitely more upscale and modern. We were greeted and seated right away. As we sat down, I saw some of the food being brought out and everything looked great. The menu was quite vast, so it took some time to decide. We decided to start out with the California Tots. They were a huge plate of crispy tots with cheese sauce, bacon and lots of other toppings. It was probably enough for us to share for dinner. However, I then had my mind set on the Tuna Manhattan, which was sort of a fancy tuna melt. The offered a regular tuna melt (off menu) if I preferred. The Tuna Manhattan was served on a bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a huge slice of avocado. It came with a side salad, fries, or soup. They also offered me some other sides I could substitute as well, such as onion rings or sweet potato fries. When I asked about the soup selection, they gave me four I could choose from. I ordered the French Onion. Anyway, the portions were generous and everything was delicious. It was also a great value for the amount and quality of food. The Kettle is open 24 hours. If you ever want late night (or anytime) eats in Manhattan Beach, I highly recommend The Kettle for a good solid meal.

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    Nick's Manhattan Beach

    Nick's Manhattan Beach

    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    Nick's Manhattan Beach will always hold a special place in our family's heart…read more In August 2025, I made a dinner reservation at Nick's because my parents were visiting from out-of-town and we had some exciting news to announce: we were pregnant with our first baby! :) On the reservation, I noted this, and didn't expect much. The day of the reservation, the host manager called to confirm that we wanted to share the news at dessert, and if there were any other accommodations we needed, which was very sweet. When we arrived at our table, they had a card signed by staff congratulating us, and it was a night to remember. Great food, great service, and the warm hand towels after my dad demolished the baby back ribs were the cherry on top! Our group also ordered the chilean sea bass, salmon, and bistro plate. 10/10. One of our final meals as a family of two was Valentine's Day 2026. It was our first time being seated indoors, and the ambiance was dim and romantic. The meatloaf special was fantastic! Fast forward to June 2026, and we brought our 3-month-old son to his first NIck's meal (unfortunately, he could not partake) and to celebrate my husband's first Father's Day. On this reservation, I put in a request for outdoor seating that gave us enough room to park our stroller and car seat, and they were able to accommodate that. They were also understanding when me and my husband were running a few minutes past our reservation time due to fhe baby, and we appreciated the flexibility. Noise level was moderate, but definitely quieter outside. If you get nothing else from this review, just remember this: ORDER THE WARM BUTTER CAKE. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. Thanks for the consistent hospitality and great meals, Nick's!

    I first fell in love with this place for their hearty, spicy cioppino served with fresh baked…read moresourbread round. The last couple of times I ordered this was disappointing though. Too salty and just didn't hit the spot. Not sure if there is a new cook or they changed anything with the recipe, but I don't order it anymore. The other food items are decent and I would visit here again on occassion as it is a solid dinner choice. It's okay with kids. Not a huge restaurant inside, but they also have outdoor covered seating as well for better weather months. Parking: Attached parking structure with pay meters. Street parking. Nearby multi-story lot with pay meters. Can be a bit busy on weekends around here so best to time your visit accordingly if possible.

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    Indoor dining area. We sat on the beautiful patio space during this beautiful day. I forgot to take pics of patio though. Lol.
    Indoor dining area. We sat on the beautiful patio space during this beautiful day. I forgot to take pics of patio though. Lol.
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    Butter cheese rigatoni
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    Full rack of Baby Back Pork Ribs
    Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge

    Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge

    4.2
    (1k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    My girlfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge, and it was…read moreeverything we hoped for and more. From the incredible waterfront views to the amazing food and outstanding service, it made for the perfect date night. We started with the clam chowder and crab cakes, which were both fantastic. For our entrées, we had the Linguini Del Mar and the Petite Filet (added a side of peppercorn sauce), and every single bite was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The highlight of the evening, though, was our server, Greg. He made us feel completely at home from the moment we sat down. His recommendations were spot on, he was attentive without ever being intrusive, and when my girlfriend got a little chilly on the patio, he even brought her a blanket without us having to ask. It's those thoughtful little touches that truly elevate an experience. As the sun began setting over the marina, Alison Brecht performed live acoustic music that created the most romantic atmosphere. She even took a couple requests, including mine and my girlfriend's favorite songs. Sitting outside by the fire table, enjoying an incredible meal while listening to live music and watching the boats in the harbor, felt like something out of a movie. It was the perfect backdrop for celebrating our anniversary. Sea Level exceeded every expectation we had. Between the outstanding food, exceptional service from Greg, beautiful waterfront views, and Alison Brecht's wonderful performance, this was one of the most memorable date nights we've had. We can't wait to celebrate here again. We will most definitely be back soon and could not recommend this lovely restaurant more if you're in the area !

    The biggest selling point of this restaurant is definitely the location and the view it offers,…read morewith food and service that matches it perfectly. We had a really attentive server that cared about our needs. The front hosts was really nice and let us choose the best seating that suited us. The food is appropriately priced with a good serving size and great taste We came back and it was still amazing, the view was even better since we reserved a table. Keep up the great service! And thank you for the free dessert, the server heard that I'm leaving for marine basic training tomorrow and wanted to congratulate me.

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    Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge
    Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge
    Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge

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