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    Starbird Chicken

    4.2 (202 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Dining area. 5/23/26
    Lilah J.

    My friend treated me to lunch here recently. Starbird is located on Hawthorne Blvd where the former Spire's Restaurant was. We were welcomed in on a Saturday afternoon. There is an option to order at the kiosk or counter. We chose to order from the counter since it was our first time. We both went with the Big Star chicken sandwich. My friend opted for no Star sauce and had mine included. Crispy breaded and tasty! I also got fries for my side. Those were good. I like their selection of beverages. They have some refreshing drinks to choose from including sparkling water. Dining area was super clean and service was pleasant. Parking is easy in the plaza shared with other restaurants and the grocery store has since closed permanently. So there are plenty of parking spaces. Overall a great experience. 4 stars.

    Chop Salad is delicious, healthy and filling. Mmmmmm.
    Johnny C.

    Starbird in Torrance is fantastic. I started coming here after the Hermosa Beach location closed in May. Torrance is a very busy store during the lunch rush because they do such a great job. The store itself is a good size and the ambiance is very nice w/ cool air conditioning and good music playing. There's a nice sized patio dining area and plenty of parking. The salads are fresh and delicious, everything on the menu is great, you can't go wrong. The store manager Octavia truly cares about the success of this store and it shows, she's constantly running around the floor greeting customers when she's not prepping meals. The rest of the staff are great as well, very polite and friendly. Thanks guys see you next week.

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    Susan J.

    The colors of the restaurant stood out and I'd see another location prior to today, so I gave them a try. I ordered Chicken Chop Salad: Crispy Chicken Tender * Cherry Tomato * Roasted Corn * Avocado Mash * Pepitas * Crispy Tortillas * Cotija * Cilantro * Green Onions * Chipotle Lime Dressing Service was fast and friendly. I inquired about a different dressing and was given one complimentary. Inside and out was cute, CA, fast casual. I would like to try other items in the future.

    Tony Y.

    was around the area and wanted to checkout the new chimichurri salad. it definitely hit the spot and the portion is really good, especially if you're looking to share. As for the taste, it was a solid 4/5. I'd definitely prefer the elote one over the chimichurri if i came back. overall would recommend this starbird location, the staff is quick and friendly!

    Cassandra Y.

    The Service: Octavia was helping us at the counter. So nice to walk into the restaurant and greeted with a smile! She highly recommended their seasonal special new menu, Japanese BBQ lineup. (Japanese BBQ Bird, Tokyo Sesame Crunch, Japanese BBQ Tender Box & Okonomiyaki Fries) The Food: OMG! The pickle ginger & wasabi aioli definitely brought the food to the next level! No more boring ketchup for my fried chicken & fries. When we saw the bonito flakes on the fries, yes~ that is so Japanese! Love that sweet & smoky BBQ sauce too. It's fun to see how creative they bring in Japanese flavors to their menu. "Oishi~" (delicious~) The Parking: Huge plaza parking lot!

    Yummy yummy fries with your choice of dipping sauces.
    Charrise L.

    Happy this place closes at 10:00 pm on weeknights but when customers are in the restaurant, ordering or needing help, why does the staff have to be cleaning out the drink area or mopping. It just rushes the experience. I needed help with my app order and was told I had to speak to the manager who wasn't on site. Disappointed. I eventually solved it through corporate headquarters. Ok, bye.

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    Karen N.

    I really wish we had Starbird in San Diego, this location in Torrance is the closest to me. I have also been to the one in Hermosa Beach before, but the parking is much better here. I really like the Elote chop salad, and it was big enough to feed both of us. I like that you have so many sauce and glaze options for the wings, and I like to use the Thai Herb Aioli as my salad dressing or dip for wings. I also like that there's a big choice in how you can get your chicken: standard wings, boneless wings, tenders, or nuggets. And the glaze choices, and dips. My favorite is strips or boneless wings. The churros were pretty good, but they're not my favorite. They are thinner loops, but I prefer the thicker ones that are a little softer inside the crunch. I probably wouldn't bother ordering them again. Ordering was easy on the kiosk, especially if you want to customize ingredients. You can also order on the app, which would save on the wait time. I was using giftcards, which were a little more complicated to use on the kiosk but not a deal-breaker. Parking was easy because it's in a large shopping center with other businesses.

    Salad. Kids meal. And burger
    Brenda L.

    The good: I got the Korean sesame fried chicken salad, a hot chicken sandwich and a kids meal (chicken nuggets and fries). The chicken had a great texture. The crispy batter wasn't too hard. The Korean salad was sweet and had SO much crunch (from radish, cucumbers, fried wonton strips, green lettuce, and chicken). I liked that the cucumber slices were tiny and small. It was cute and fine. Even the drinks were great! I tried the mango (green?) tea and pineapple limeade. I liked the ease of the self-ordering kiosk. The food came out promptly. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. If you're sitting outdoors you can see your name be called on a TV screen and there's an outdoor window for you to get your food. Our food was personally brought out to us by a server. There's plenty of parking. The salad was massive and filling. The bad: I wish it didn't cost an extra dollar to make the chicken extra spicy. The interesting: I've tried their other location in San Jose before and it had a similar modern feel with ample outdoor seating. They're originally from NorCal.

    Japanese BBQ tenders
    Abbi F.

    The food is VERY tasty, though this is definitely not the place to go if you're even remotely in a hurry. The service was very friendly, but definitely not efficient. After waiting a while, they ended up giving my order to another customer. They immediately said they'd remake my order, but that, of course, took even more time. Once I got my paws on my order of Japanese BBQ tenders, they were almost delicious enough to make me forget the logistical snafu...until I saw them have a similar incident with 2 other customers. Food = 4.5 stars Service = 2 stars So, with an average of 3.25, I'm dishing out 3 stars.

    Home Fries (boring)
    Sharif A.

    Overall, I'd give it a 3.5, but rounding up to a 4. Decided to give the new chicken place in the area a try. We ordered the Indian Hotbird sandwich and tender box because I usually find standard chicken sandwiches boring and lacking flavor. We also ordered brussel sprouts and fries. The home fries were sad. If I can't eat your fry standalone without dipping it in sauce, leave it off the menu I say. The brussel sprouts on the other hand was full of flavor, enhanced by the saracha aioli sauce. The chicken by itself was your average chicken, but the "Indian" flavoring did enhance the flavor and added a bit of spice. It wasn't as juicy as the picture. The saracha aioli was the star! We ordered using the self service monitor, food was prepared timely, and the person working the front was friendly.

    Steve R.

    Tried this new location recently and tried their chicken nuggets. These nuggets are probably the biggest I've seen at anyplace. I also ordered a couple of dipping sauces to go with them. The chicken was moist and the coating/breading has a nice taste to it. When I visited they took awhile to take my order since it looked like they were doing a lot of on-line orders. There is a big parking lot available so that's no problem. The service when they did finally get to me was good. If I go back I'll probably try one of their salads that looked pretty good.

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    Leonard A.

    Every day chicken places try to test them Ah! Every day chicken places try to put them down but look what they've done! Now they're a MF Starbird! Ok! Ok! So if you're like Megan and Bruno and you like your chicken Fat Juicy and Wet then this place is your best bet and totally legit! We ordered their Chicken Sandwich and strips along with a couple massive salads. I'm going to say their chicken is definitely juicy and will definitely fill you up! Ok maybe not you but for sure me! LoL! So yeah, their chicken is good so pretty much whatever you order it will most likely be good and that's my opinion since we had four of the items on the menu. The service was great and even though it was packed they didn't miss a beat. The place is kinda small but they do have patio seating available and from my observation it's a popular grab and go. And that's my take on this chicken spot, Peace out...

    Erica B.

    Stopped by this brand new location to grab some quick bites. I ordered the chicken strips, masala fries and blueberry lemonade. Staff were friendly and welcoming Facility was clean, organized and plenty of seating Ordering was quick, easy and efficient As to food: the blueberry lemonade was phenomenal and definitely a must try. The chicken strips were crispy, seasoned and a decent size. The masala fries while good, were not my cup of tea given it was so many overwhelming flavors and the mint sauce took over the whole flavor component of the fries. (They aren't also a great transport item to take home, the need to be eaten as soon as you get them) All in all I'll definitely return to try their many other menu items like their salads, Brussels sprouts and burgers.

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    Ask the Community - Starbird Chicken

    Is there a grilled or blackened chicken option?

    Hello. They do not show these options on their menu. Grilled chicken may be a possibility as they are very accommodating but it is highly doubtful for the blackened chicken option. Everything on their menu is delicious. Best of luck.

    Does the dressing come separate from salad?

    Yes, your choice of dressing comes on the side. 👍

    When is the restaurant opening?

    Grand opening is Friday 06/27/25

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    Board & Brew - Torrance

    Board & Brew - Torrance

    4.3
    (235 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    My friend and I stopped by because we heard good things about the fresh deli sandwiches they make…read more The location is pretty spacious as it has seating indoor and outdoor. They have a bar inside so you can sample and order some of their brews. The staff were helpful and nice and accommodating for a first time visitor I ordered the chicken club with chicken, Swiss on sweet wheat bread. The sandwich comes with turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo. You're able to customize and modify anything you like. The sandwich was fresh, flavorful and filling. All in all I can't wait to return to Order it again and this time try some of their brews!

    Pretty tasty sandwich for a good price, but a couple of things didn't rub me right…read more They call the bread they serve their sandwiches on a French baguette. In no way are those French baguettes. It's just a soft spongy roll. Nothing baguette about it. Not like it's just a bad baguette. It's just purposeful false advertising and misleading. I got the California Delight mainly because the photo and the description said it has sprouts in it. No sprouts were found in my sandwich. Their secret sauce is pretty good at kicking up an otherwise decent sandwich. As another reviewer mentioned, the lady taking my order was not friendly and socially awkward in a rude way. Chips and drink don't come as a combo, so expect to pay $6 dollars to make it a meal. That's a big difference for a $11 sandwich. Friday noon, and most customers had beers with their lunch.

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    Caps & Corks

    Caps & Corks

    4.3
    (513 reviews)
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    (In the voice of George Takei) Oh my! This place is awesome!…read more You walk in to get some coffee and a breakfast burrito and, at first, think maybe you went in the wrong place. It's a super clean looking liquor store at first glance - genuinely nice place! But then you smell and see the magic happening to your left. Greeted with a friendly face and offered a nice cup of coffee then I ordered a Philthy Philly Breakfast Burrito and HOLY COW! This thing must have weighed in at about 2-3 lbs easy! And it was just as delicious as it was heavy. Super cool, simple little spot to grab a coffee and a good breakfast burrito!

    Really dope hole in the wall joint if you're looking for a solid breakfast burrito and other…read morebreakfast and lunch options such as burgers, sandwiches, loaded fries and other snacks. Also a liquor store but this review mainly for their food. Ordered the Philthy Philly Breakfast burrito which was super heavy. Definitely get what you pay for but if you're hella hungry for a solid breakfast burrito this place has multiple options. Also ordered the loaded tots which I think was better than the burrito. Had plenty of carne asada mixed with other ingredients that packed plenty of flavor. Pricing not too bad especially for the portions that you get. Service is perfectly fine, can order ahead too. Overall would def come back especially if looking for something filling.

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    Super Wakey (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, american cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a grilled texas toast)
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    Bread Head

    Bread Head

    4.3
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    4.6 mi
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    It's a classic sit down place with multiple tables and bench seats which gives the place a very…read morebeach sandwich shop vibe. Exactly as advertised on Google Maps I ordered the Chicken Parmesan Sandwhich and a Diet Coke. They give the soda in the can so I recommend asking for a cup with ice. The food arrived pretty quickly and it looked stunning. The bread was toasted and had a nice brown color. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the crust was not flaky or falling off. The tomato sauce was served in a cup to the side. Which I really loved. The cheese was melted and mixed with the chicken so you tasted the sauce, chicken and cheese with every bite. I would come here again. P.S. I am always wary of getting chicken Parmesan sandwhiches because of the sogginess. Sauce on the side allows you to add it as you need, preventing the sandwhich from becoming soggy.

    Been wanting to try this place for awhile and it was pretty good. I got the roast beef and combo…read moregrinder to share with my boyfriend, and we both liked them. Though sandwich was good, I would say it's pretty over priced for its size and contents. These two sandwiches were about $40 which is the equivalent of two jersey mikes giants. I understand the hype since the bread was really good. As for seating, there's lots but aside from paid or street parking - not much. The service was good aside from a little "yay" the moment all customers left the store which was pretty funny I guess. 4/5 since the food was good but had an odd experience haha

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    On one of the most iconic intersections in California, USA, North America, the World!   ‍

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    4.2
    (80 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    This is my first time trying this business. I just really wanted a sandwich and I'm a big fan of…read moresandwiches specially with those with a lot of meat so I looked on Apple Maps and I saw that this place had great reviews so I decided to try it out. It did not disappoint, Roberto O. took my order and he pretty much suggested what to get as far as a sandwich (based upon my restrictions) and the chips that would complement the sandwich. He recommended the Firebird sandwich and the Funky cushion chips (which is a mixture of salt/vinegar, mesquite BBQ, etc.). After receiving my order, I wanted to view the sandwich and take a bite. I was parked in the 15 minute parking space and one bite turned into eating half the sandwich and bag of chips in my car! I'm very picky about sandwiches and sandwich spots, but this is my new go-to!

    I entered the sandwich shop to discover everything is served on Dutch crunch. Cool! A throwback to…read moresomething I've mostly found in the Bay Area. I ordered "the melrose" which seemed to be their flagship sub. It was at the top of the menu--seemed to be basically a turkey bacon ham club type of deal with a kick. Despite there being probably at least 15 ingredients, all I could taste was mayonnaise. The entire texture? Mayo. Blech. I didn't eat the second half. Solidly OK if you like mayonnaise. Who knows. Maybe "the melrose" just ain't the thing to get here. Not so sure I'll be back though.

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    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.5
    (87 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Another pleasurable visit!…read more I ordered the Farm Club Sandwich and forgot to ask for ciabatta bread instead of wheat. Even after placing my order, the staff was happy to accommodate the change, which I greatly appreciated. The sandwich, paired with the tomato basil soup, was phenomenal. It was loaded with turkey, smashed avocado, smoked bacon, pickled red onions, and fresh greens. The flavors blended perfectly, creating a sandwich that, in my opinion, is far better than anything you'll find at Panera. After my wife and I finished our meal, one of the staff members, Zeron, kindly offered to clear our trays and bowls. Service like that never goes unnoticed. As always, the atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming, with plenty of indoor seating as well as outdoor tables for those who prefer to dine outside. Thank you for another delicious lunch. We look forward to coming back again soon!

    I wish I could give 100000 STARS!!!!…read more Wow the flavor in my salad was extraordinary!!! My job order Mendocino for an all staff meeting, I played it safe and ordered a Cesar salad. I underestimated this salad. Man without any exaggerations this salad was hands down the best salad I've had in my entire life! How can you pack so much flavor in a salad????! Something unique that I noticed was crispy quinoa in placement of regular croutons. At first I figured mmmm no I'll leave that out. But I am so glad I added it in. Definitely added to the flavor. Now let's JUMP INTO THE COOOOOOOKIE I kind of figured it would be just a regular ol' cookie in the box...... but no it was super soft and gooey man everything 10/10bb

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    Giuliano's Delicatessen and Bakery

    Giuliano's Delicatessen and Bakery

    3.3
    (573 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I liked my Torpedo. The lettuce was super crispy and fresh. Meat was good. Hilarious because the…read moreones at Gardena are supposed to be better. But I didn't care for their lettuce as much. If you take a second and ask AI, this is a franchise. They're allowed to use Giuliano's name. They receive the bread from HQ. But the rest can be different. I went to the Gardena location and Karen running the counter was very defensive and said they aren't affiliated with the Torrance location. Apparently, she hasn't heard how franchises work. And then she claimed that the Toroedo at the Torrance location only uses American ham. What? Lol

    Not-so-hidden gem! I live in West LA where we have our own…read moretop notch Italian Deli/Grocers, but while visiting the South Bay, I stopped in on a hunt for a semi-dry Marsala wine. I came in knowing that I was looking for San Antonio Wineries Marsala, and did find some San Antonio wines on the vast wall of wine, but I couldn't find the Marsala and asked at the counter if they carry "semi sweet Marsala," (there's a whole name thing with this, but you got to know, as I was educated by one of the other wine shops I had visited!). I was pointed to the cooking section and told they had two brands: Tony's and San Antonio. Without really knowing that I knew what I needed that I had been unable to find elsewhere, they met my goal of finding this very specific item. Meanwhile, though not my first visit, but a long time since my last, I couldn't help but notice how large the space is, and how much they have to offer. Only half of the space is a store. In the back, they have a full bakery of popular Italian treats. Bombolinos and cookies and even basque cheesecake! Then they have sandwiches and other homemade meals that you can purchase by the pound. And to top off the experience, you don't have to wait to get home - there's a fountain for beverages and you can eat your deliciousness in their large dining area. I personally will be back for a lunch visit, at some point. For now, I'm going to be using that Marsala wine to attempt duplication of a nearby restaurant's chicken Marsala recipe!

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    Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs

    Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs

    3.9
    (438 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    We only discovered Big Mike's after trying the smashburgers at Spread Please in their El Segundo…read morelocation. Since we were craving Philly cheesesteaks, we were excited to find out they also have a Redondo Beach location. I ordered the regular 6" Philly cheesesteak and customized it with grilled onions, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. My husband decided to go for the large 12" Hawaiian Philly, which comes with teriyaki sauce, cheese, and pineapple, and he added mushrooms for an extra $0.75. I requested both sandwiches toasted, and they were still delicious even after the 10-minute drive home. The employee who took our order was especially kind and friendly. I really appreciated that he brought the food outside to me while I was waiting instead of making me come back in when it was ready. After reading other reviews, it sounds like I definitely need to try the garlic parmesan fries with my next sandwich order.

    Updating since my last visit. Staff were friendly ,…read moresandwich and fries were just how I remembered them. Crispy garlic fries and the Philly cheesesteak with hot peppers! So good!! I did try calling ahead a couple times but there was no answer. When I arrived there was one person eating in the restaurant but no other guest. Would have liked to be able to place my order over the phone but all in all it was still a nice lunch.

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    Philly Cheesesteak with lettuce and mild onion and peppers.
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