Best Comfort Food Restaurants in South Gate

14 restaurants available nearby

1. THE LKSD

4.8

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 4 times today

The Home of the 40oz Tomahawk (as seen on Insider Food 45+ million Views) located in Downey, CA. Lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen is a Meat forward concept featuring over 100 selections of can & bottled Craft Beer, 12 Rotating Draft Lines, 200+ Whiskies, and Seasonal Craft Cocktails all located just 10 miles South of DTLA. Founder Marc Shelton and Head Chef Michael Cabacungan work effortlessly together combining comfort and nostalgic food and drink offerings to guests... Check us out on instagram @lksdkitchen

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2. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

4.1

Excellent(9)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 20 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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3. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(4333)

Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 90 times today

*We encourage all guests to plan ahead for parking to ensure your reservation time is met.*We have a 15-minute grace period. If you will be arriving later than the grace period, please message us on OpenTable or your reservation will be cancelled. *All dining experiences are limited to 90 minutes to accommodate all reservations.*We accept reservations for up to 8 guests. *All parties of 9+ can visit www.fixinssoulkitchencatering.com to fill out an inquiry form for large parties. We will be in touch between 24 to 48 hours with further details.*Each reservation is treated separately. We cannot guarantee nearby seating for separate reservations.*We ask that your full party be present in order to be seated.*An automatic 20% service charge is included for all parties of 6+ w/ the option to split checks up to 3 times, max.

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4032)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

5. Yangban

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Arts District

Booked 13 times today

Yangban, the genre-defying Korean American culinary ‘conversation’, which opened in Los Angeles’ Arts District, re-opens after a transformative interior overhaul of the space, revealing an evolution of the highly acclaimed restaurant. Now featuring a full-service dining room and updated food and beverage programs, the concept remains at its core a Modern-Korean American restaurant as told through the lens of husband-and-wife chefs Katianna and John Hong. Recent awards include: Bon Appetit's 10 Best New Restaurants, Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America + Chefs of the Year, David Chang's Restaurant of the Year, Condé Nast Traveler's Best New Restaurants in the World and recognition from the James Beard Foundation and Michelin.If you do not see availability, we keep a significant portion of the restaurant for walk-ins.

6. Joyce

4.5

Awesome(514)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Joyce celebrates the essence of soulful Southern cuisine, spotlighting sustainable seafood and an exceptional raw bar. Our recipes reflect a heartfelt blend of flavors inspired by the coastal south. The menu features a a variety of small and large plates, inviting guests to enjoy in the spirit of a traditional southern table, where friends and family gather around for a shared dining experience. To complement our dishes, we curate a full wine list and zero-landfill cocktail program, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability.

7. Eigikutei

4.9

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 8 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

8. Poppy + Rose

4.0

Excellent(659)

Price: Moderate

• American • Flower District

Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM. Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street. Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

9. Engine Co. No. 28

3.9

Excellent(1633)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

VALET PARKING $20 per carHoused in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country. The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

10. Abernethy's

4.6

Exceptional(909)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpainNative Mexican American CuisineLocated in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum

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5.0
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Everything was great except the water was in a hurried mode. It's a tea and things are usually a little slower pace. I feel like he almost skipped to each table he was in a hurry. Very nice guy, very pleasant. Just slow down a tiny bit.
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5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is always good had the oxtails and artichoke dip both were very tasty and fresh. Went on a weekend on weekends definitely need a reservation
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Fixins Soul KitchenPrice: Moderate• Soul food• Downtown
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Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is consistently amazing with great service and great ambiance. Remains as my favorite LA restaurant.
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Chrisvip
Atlanta Metro •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 12, 2024
2nd time visit, same results. Great food, drinks, and service!
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THE LKSDPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
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Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2024
The manager and staff were extremely helpful and kind. We had 14 people and although several folks were late, the staff was hugely accommodating.The price, quality of food, and beverages was excellent.
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Mimi's Cafe - DowneyPrice: Moderate• American• Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
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14 restaurants available nearby

1. THE LKSD

2. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

3. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. Yangban

6. Joyce

7. Eigikutei

8. Poppy + Rose

9. Engine Co. No. 28

10. Abernethy's

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