Best Casual Restaurants in Hawthorne / Gardena

We were going to an event in the area and needed to find a place to eat beforehand. Paul Martin's was great! Loved the tangy caesar dressing on the salad...the brick chicken and the short ribs were both fantastic...and perfectly creamy mashed potatoes. Will probably go here again to try the lighter items - fish and tacos, for example. Great restaurant on our first try!

Overall experience was fantastic. There was a little hiccup when one of the servers accidentally took our sign that indicated what entrée we were having, and the servers kept walking by us without serving my husband any of the entrée that he selected. However, once we brought it to their attention, they fixed it, and they began to serve him endless supplies of meat for the rest of the night. Food and ambience was fantastic.

This place ALWAYS exceeds my expectations in food, ambiance, and service! Once I met the manager, Jennifer, I understood why. From the personal welcome, to her attention to detail, she makes you feel like you've walked into an establishment that appreciates it's patrons . I'm new to California and the area so it meant so much to receive such a pleasant experience. She is the reason that I now visit this location at least twice a week. Any meeting or visitor coming into town, this is where I take them first!! I can ALWAYS count on Jennifer and her team to provide excellent service. BIG THANKS to Jennifer for your genuine, accommodating spirit and for passing that down to your staff. I was there last night and will be back later this week! If you haven't experienced this place, RUN, don't walk. You won't regret it! TEN STARS!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Brand new restaurant. The food was great! The service was amazing and the ambiance was phenomenal. We will definitely be returning.

We loved our server Kevin & the young man that he trained. We had a wonderful time with great food and amazing service. I will be back & I will definitely be requesting kevin again