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    seafood pan roast
    Flora A.

    Came here on a weekday evening with family. It was pretty quiet when we arrived. We actually entered through the back entrance and had to walk through the whole restaurant to get to the front to check in. Luckily we had a reservation and were seated right away, next to the kitchen. I ordered the seafood pan roast, which was a little misleading because it wasn't really a "roast" at all. It reminded me more of a lobster bisque, especially since it came with garlic bread on the side that was perfect for dipping into the soup. It did have a decent amount of seafood in it overall; very delicious and filling! One standout dish our family ordered was the branzino. The whole fish was served and stuffed beautifully, and it was incredibly buttery and flavorful -- definitely a must-order if you're dining here. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a picture of it...we just dug right in LOL It's definitely on the pricier side, so I'm not sure if I'd come back, but it would be a nice spot for a special occasion.

    Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
    AJ B.

    The Perfect Date Night Vibe & Great Food! If you're looking for a great place to have a lunch or dinner date, this is it. The vibe here is really cool, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. I brought my wifey here for our Valentine's Dinner, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A huge shoutout to the staff, too--the customer service was excellent and really added to the great atmosphere of the evening. Now, let's talk about the food, which was pretty good across the board: Seafood Pan Roast (9/10): This was the star of the show for me. Packed with flavor, rich, and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend! Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (8/10): A really solid dish. It had a nice kick to it and the pasta was great. I was also taking a look at their menu and their happy hour special seems incredibly enticing. Between that and the great service we received, I would definitely come back. Highly recommend checking them out for your next date night!

    Dessert menu 12/2025
    Shirley B.

    Food: Sugo Social started us off with a complimentary appetizer, and honestly, it was a pleasant surprise, warm, tasty, and especially good with the accompanying sauce. For mains, the Seafood Pan Roast was the standout: savory, hearty, and comforting, with snow crab, shrimp, and prawns over jasmine rice. The Shrimp Miso Pasta came with thick, chewy noodles and a rich miso‑based sauce, plus prawns, bacon, and mushrooms, flavorful and satisfying without being overpowering. The Yuzu Highball was refreshing, citrusy, and light, exactly the kind of cocktail you want with richer dishes. It wasn't the best meal of my life, but everything was solid, well‑executed, and enjoyable. Price: Sugo Social leans toward the pricier side for the South Bay, with many signature dishes hovering around the high‑$20s. The Seafood Pan Roast at $28 and the Shrimp Miso Pasta at $28 reflect that higher-end positioning, but the portions and ingredients help justify it. Drinks and cocktails (including the Yuzu Highball) aren't listed with prices online, but expect typical upscale lounge pricing. Overall, it's not cheap, but fair for a date-night restaurant with elevated Korean‑Italian fusion flair. Ambiance: Nighttime is where Sugo Social shines. The decor leans upscale, warm lighting, stylish interior, and a modern, high‑class feel without being pretentious. It's the kind of place that works perfectly for date nights, celebrations, or a classy hangout with the girlies. The plaza around it has definitely become more lively compared to a few years ago, giving the whole area a pleasant evening buzz. Service: Service is friendly and efficient. Staff stay attentive without hovering, and dishes come out at a good pace even during busier hours. The general vibe is relaxed but polished, a balance that fits the fusion concept well. Parking: A huge plus for the South Bay: the plaza has its own dedicated parking structure, and it's free. No need to circle the block or pay for a cramped lot. Between the easy parking and the increasingly lively plaza, getting in and out is pretty painless.

    grilled branzino
    Kingston W.

    We have known about Sugo Social for a while now. We just haven't tried this restaurant until recently. It is my understanding that the chef is Asian; lived in South America; and the food is a fusion of influences. There is some minor awkwardness in the floorplan. I think many people naturally see the main entrance as being the door at the top of the stairway, from the ground level. I think management sees the main entrance as the second-floor doorway (closer to their bar). Regardless, the interior of the restaurant is very nice. I dined in the restaurant that occupied this space before. The current iteration is a reimagining, retaining some of the fixtures of that previous business. On this first visit, we ordered the following and dined family style: the grilled branzino ($52.00); the seafood pan roast ($30.00); the sirloin steak ($35.00); a bottle of wine ($52.00); and a Coca-Cola ($4.00). With tax ($16.89), our bill was $189.89 before gratuity. The star of the three entrées was the grilled branzino. The preparation and presentation were excellent. It is a whole fish, but it has been deboned. It is served atop cubed pieces of bread, so that the bread can absorb the drippings of the grilled fish and seasonings. Fresh greens are part of the meal and presentation. Some may balk at the price. But I have paid $25 for a plate of fish tacos which did not have as much value as this plate does. And if a couple were to order appetizers (or soup/salad), I could see them sharing this plate. The second runner up was the sirloin steak. The meat is carved and served on a wooded board. Two side dishes (of your choice) are served in small bowls, placed on the board. The preparation and quality of the beef was very good. The presentation was also very good. And when I reflect on what I have paid for steak at other restaurants recently, I think the pricing is more than reasonable. I am torn about the seafood pan roast. I would describe it as a seafood stew, with a dollop of white rice. The taste of this dish (the gravy) was excellent. However, when I look at the contents within the bowl; when I compare this entrée to the two other dishes mentioned above; I feel that this plate doesn't offer as good a value. If not to try other items on the menu, I would go back just to order the grilled branzino. (It was that good.) It was a nice first visit.

    Claire S.

    Came here at the recommendation of a friend who had a really good experience recently. We made our reservation but it was still a long wait. The waitress seemed frustrated as well because it's the manager's decision to overbook. We knew we wanted ordered octopus pasta and chicken karage but unsure of another entree. The waitress recommended the brick roasted chicken that's been deboned and brined so it's really juicy. The dishes took a bit to get here because the kitchen was really busy. The complementary cheese bread was really good and eased our hunger haha. I really liked the octopus pasta. The octopus was cooked until very tender and the pasta soaked up all the seafood flavor. The karage was decent. However, we were a bit disappointed with the checked. It's ok but almost brined for too long so the meat is a bit mealy. It's a nice space and food is overall tasty. Hopefully they can work out the operational kinks so it will be a smoother experience for everyone.

    the strawberries and grapes were already overripe and mushy.

    Today is Mother's Day, and as a mom, I left this restaurant feeling extremely disappointed. I understand inflation and price increases -- that's not the issue. What I don't understand is why the quality is still so poor after raising prices. For a $12 kids' meal, the strawberries and grapes were already overripe and mushy. I don't even want to get into the adult meals -- darkened avocados that looked like they had been sitting out for far too long. A restaurant can have a beautiful atmosphere, but if it can't maintain basic food quality, it won't last long. PV needs genuine local restaurants that care about food and service, not places that rely only on aesthetics. I still left a 10% tip because this is not the fault of the service staff. Poor quality is ultimately a management and kitchen issue.

    Lauren C.

    It's beautiful inside. The design and decor are exceptional. The food is good, I would just say customer service was lacking. Not the friendliest and I literally had to approach someone for help. Also, when I went, there were very few people inside. It wasn't like it was super busy or even busy at all, but maybe it was an off day for them?

    Cheese bread, calamari
    Trisha D.

    Great happy hour deals and a fun vibe to catch up with friends. Cheese bread: complementary. Very very good. Calamari: good but nothing memorable and small portions. Shrimp taquitos: delicious with a refreshing salsa. Get this Chicken sliders: a solid option but I would pick the others over this. Great price during happy hour. Truffle pizza: delicious pizza with pieces of garlic. Must get Yuzu chili mocktail: delicious with the perfect kick. I typically don't like spicy drinks and loved this. Service/ambience: very friendly and quick service. The decoration and ambience look very nice but chill. Parking: plenty in a lot

    Lunch Bento Box
    Pink S.

    It's a big restaurant with lots of windows. Nice decor and very comfortable chairs! My girl friend and I have been wanted to try this restaurant for only one reason - Very interesting menu which turned out to be not so interesting. We didn't love it, but didn't hate it either. Nothing unfortunately stood out.

    Nick G.

    Located in the Palos Verdes Mall. Under the movie theatre. Ordered the calamari, pork bao bun, and hot honey Sopressata pizza The calamari was crisp and tender with a seasoning that had just the right amount of kick. The pork bao buns were soft and flavorful with savory pork balanced by the pickled toppings and sauce. The hot honey Sopressata pizza was the standout. It wasn't that spicy and had that good amount of sweetness. With a pillowy crust that held up well under the toppings Service was friendly and attentive and the space had a casual yet modern vibe. The interior was nicely decorated. The colorings of the restaurant was spot on. Highly recommend.

    Cute kids area on the outdoor patio
    Ruthie G.

    We love Sugo. The food is EPIC and that is so rare to find combined with: (1) a fairly swanky nice ambiance, and at the same time: (2) a super family/kid friendly atmosphere and menu. They also have SUCH great service and kind, friendly waitstaff. Did I mention phenomenal cocktails? So glad to have this as our go-to for movie night!

    Liv B.

    3.5 to be fair. The cheese bread was good though it was only complimentary for one plate. Service was alright but a bit on the slower side. The seafood stew came with just two large prawns and was quite heavy. The Bolognese was okay, nothing particularly outstanding. Overall, a decent experience but not very memorable.

    Patrick A.

    Great Service and fantastic food with a solid bar menu as well! Would definitely go back!

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    Lotus Asian Grill - Wok-Stirred Garlic Noodles

    Lotus Asian Grill

    4.3(272 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We had gone to W's China Bistro years before and enjoyed it but never tried Lotus until last night…read moreand we are so glad we did! Our usual not-so-usual go-to for Chinese in the South Bay had been Seashore at Calle Mayor and PCH but I remembered the food being somewhat bland on the last visit several months back. We have also enjoyed Lunasia (for Dim Sum) and Ruiji farther east on PCH but it has been a long time (at least for Ruiji) and the reviews and pictures for Lotus looked really good. I also liked the All-Day Happy Hour! $3 house wines, beer and hot sake as well as the complimentary (and delicious) garlic noodles with $50 purchase ($11.95 value). We ordered the Crispy Crabmeat Cream Cheese Wontons ($10), Spicy Orange Crispy Chicken ($21.95), Kung Pao Chicken ($21.95), Sweet and Sour Pork ($20.95), Beef with Broccoli ($20.95), Mongolian Beef ($21.95) and Crispy Honey Shrimp ($25.95). Yeah, the prices, I know, but again the All-Day Happy Hour and the free noods! The food was a hit...everything was great, fresh ingredients, packed with flavor. The Crispy Chicken wasn't spicy so don't worry if that's not your jam...the Mongolian Beef was probably my favorite and the crispy honey shrimp was lightly fried "to perfection". I hate that phrase but it is appropriate here, truly. Service was excellent. The food came out very quickly and our server was fantastic. It was my 87 year old Mom's birthday and they brought out a cheesecake and candle for her too. We did have tons of left-overs so it will go a longer way which helps with the cost. HIGHLY RECOMMEND; they've definitely earned the top Chinese spot for me.

    I guess we haven't been back here for a while. It is a little outside our regular dining area and…read morethe parking is confusing, although we were able to get a spot right on the street. However, it was worth it! We had the Special Hong Kong Garlic Lobster, Chicken Fried Rice, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Garlic Noodles, and Hot and Sour Soup. The service was fast and friendly. The food was uniformly great. The soup was excellent as was the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. The Fried Rice was good, although I wish they had BBQ Pork Fried Rice, but that is not to be. In short, I upped my rating and we'll be back in less than 2 years.

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    One Side Of The Restaurant.

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    Kim's BBQ - Beef Brisket

    Kim's BBQ

    4.3(190 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    Meat quality was sooo good and the service was super friendly!!…read moreAll the side dishes were amazing too! Definitely coming back again!!

    I was in the area and really hungry, so I searched for highly rated Asian food nearby and decided…read moreto give Kim's BBQ a try. I arrived early for lunch and was their first customer of the day, which made for a very relaxed experience. I was able to choose a comfortable booth and was helped quickly. I ordered the bibimbap and asked if they had hot barley tea. They did, and I was genuinely excited because a lot of Korean restaurants in California don't offer it. I love having hot barley tea with Korean food, so that was a big plus for me. The banchan came out in generous portions. Everything was tasty, especially the seaweed dish and the sliced fish cake, which I really enjoyed. The kimchi was on the mild side -- personally I would have liked a little more spice -- but it was still good. The bibimbap itself was flavorful, filling, and satisfying. The only thing I didn't care for was the side of rice. It just wasn't very good, which is unusual because rice is usually one of the easiest things to get right. I only took a couple bites of it, but fortunately there was plenty of other food, so it didn't really affect the meal overall. What stood out most to me was how comfortable and relaxed the restaurant felt. They have spacious seating, comfortable booths, and a nice sound system that gives the place a good atmosphere without being overwhelming. I would definitely come back if I were dining in the area again.

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    Mixed combo with premium beef belly, premium pork belly, & USDA prime rib finger

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    bashi - Hamachi roll

    bashi

    3.8(379 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    HE is RISEN! We celebrated Easter here yet again with my family, and it honestly couldn't have been…read morea better experience. We got to sit in our usual spot right in the center, overlooking the ocean and pool, such a beautiful view and always our favorite. Our fur baby Louie got to join us, as always, which made it extra special. Everything we ordered was so good, from the sushi to the shaken beef to the miso soup. And the beer definitely hit different after giving it up for Lent lol! They also added chicken skin on their menu and my husband enjoyed that a lot! We also tried the ube cheesecake, and wow... it was seriously so good and exactly what we needed to end the meal. Our waiter was amazing. super friendly, attentive, and even took what felt like a million pictures of us without hesitation, all while keeping a smile on his face. This is why Bashi will always be one of our favorite spots at Terranea. Cheers, Bashi Team!

    We've been coming to Bashi's for eight years now and unfortunately, this will be our last time due…read moreto the hike and prices and the shrinking quantity of food per portion, which does not make it worthwhile anymore For instance, we ordered our usual $30 sushi pick which has become so slimmed down and not enough for sharing for two. The shaking beef was $40 and now $47 with less beef and maybe a dust of onions and potatoes which also compared to the past barely fills 2 people. Prior it use to be enough for 3-4. Finally the pricy garlic noddles, we ordered 3x and same thing they are not worth it for sharing portion vs price. The waitress did not seem to care, and kept blaming the chef. It is the last time we spend our money here. Basically, we paid $400 for a party of 5 adults and ended up going to another restaurants since we were still starving after dining at Bashis.

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    Little Sister - Coconut Chicken Curry - excellent

    Little Sister

    3.8(683 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    We had a very tasty Lunar New Year Prix Fixe dinner which offered a choice of appetizers, main…read morecourse and a dessert of cafe sua da pot au creme. The appetizer of housemade dumplings with chicken and shiitake mushrooms with a chili vinegar dipping sauce was tasty start. The short rib and salmon dinners were also creative and well prepared. Our server, Samantha, was attentive and efficient. The Redondo Beach location is very comfortable and convenient. Their Happy Hour menu looks terrific. We look forward to a return visit.

    We made a reservation on Open Table for a late dinner at the start of Dine LA week (winter 2026)…read more During Dine LA, you can get an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $55. The atmosphere is ideal for date nights or group catch-ups, although the tables are quite close together, so you may hear the conversation of the people sitting next to you. Service is always warm and attentive. The first time we went to Little Sister in 2025, the food did not impress me, but this time was a different story. Little Sister excelled at bold tastes and textures through a Vietnamese fusion lens. The papaya salad was bursting with flavor and crunch from the candied shrimp and roasted peanuts. The Shorty offered a mix of umami and sweetness from the braised short rib. The dessert, a Vietnamese coffee custard, was divine. We left feeling stuffed and with leftovers. Their cocktail list is also full of unique selections. I opted for the Kennedy, a vodka-based drink with passion fruit liqueur, pineapple, lime, and egg white. It was very well-balanced while also quite strong. My partner got the XO, Little Sister's version of an old fashioned. The blend of citrus and spices was really pleasant. Parking is generally not too difficult at this location. There are metered spots in an adjacent lot for $2/hr until 9 pm. Would recommend a stop during Dine LA week for the deals and food!

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    Little Sister - Crispy Fried Prawns - Perfect!

    Crispy Fried Prawns - Perfect!

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    Cafe Pacific - Fajita Fridays

    Cafe Pacific

    4.3(31 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The food was great! No complaints there. The service however, was absurd! Actually, non-existent…read more The table next to us literally had to go to the bar and retrieve their own drinks. No one checked on us, it took way too long to get served and when we finally did, it was with an attitude. Our appetizer order was also forgotten. The restaurant had only 2 tables of guests, including us. Shocking for a Saturday night. So the excuse of being busy isn't going to fly here. We will not be back. Although I enjoyed the food, being ignored and treated like crap doesn't make it worth it. If you want decent food, excellent service by the sea, I'd recommend going to Redondo Beach or Hermosa Beach. ANYWHERE but here!

    Let's not get political (please) - it's Yelp after all…read more I chose here this year for my husband's annual birthday brunch! He loves a decadent brunch. Who doesn't? And after a number of years patroning the Four Season's Beverly Hills brunch on Doheny I wanted to try something new. There's not many decadent, birthday worthy brunch options in our post Covid world. So when I found this one, read the menu and saw the price point I was ALL in. And my goodness it blew last year at the four seasons away by a lot!!! (They dipped significantly after Covid - not the same value). The Trump had EVERYTHING you could want in a brunch. Sushi, free flowing champagne, prime rib, crepes, crab, waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes, chocolate dipped fruit, breads, bagels, cheeses, salad, Korean short ribs, shrimp, shrimp scampi, pasta, omelettes, oysters, fruit & figs, and sausage & bacob. I know for a fact I am missing offerings. It was world class, A+ with live music and wonderful service. The views of the pacific were gorgeous on our blustery day. My goodness it was so pretty. We were not rushed at all. It wasn't cramped or crowded. I loved it! And I'd definitely make this a recurring birthday treat for him. It was absolutely worth it.

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