Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Hawthorne / Gardena

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

Regions

Beach CitiesDowntownLong Beach / CatalinaSouth LAWestside

Neighborhoods

Culver CityDowntownEl SegundoHawthorne / GardenaHermosa BeachHuntington Park / Bell / Maywood

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

70 restaurants available nearby

1. Happa Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Izakaya • Hawthorne / Gardena

Happa Restaurant, Gardena's hidden gem, is located within The New Gardena Hotel. We offer a diverse selection of Japanese cuisine accompanied by sake, wine, beer, and sho-chu. You can enjoy both indoor and patio dining options.Our menu features izakaya-style dishes, ranging from sizzling iron-plate steaks, homemade Mabo tofu, and stir-fried garlic sprouts to yellowtail jalapeno and delectable dinner plates, sure to satisfy your cravings.Additionally, our back room boasts a bar and dining area equipped with TV monitors, allowing you to catch sports games and stay entertained during your visit.Food last order 11:00 pm Monday - Saturday | 9:00 pm Sunday

A photo of Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 restaurant

2. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.9

Exceptional(1544)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 32 times today

The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles is a cash-free establishment. Guests visiting Restaurant 917 or Speedster Café are welcome to use their AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa card. Located on the second level of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, with stunning views of the driver development track, Restaurant 917’s sleek and modern setting echoes Porsche’s world-class design aesthetic. The name and decor were inspired by the legendary 917 race car, which gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917’s refined yet approachable seasonal menu is composed of ingredient-driven dishes that merge diverse flavors, inventive techniques and playful compositions. A unique fine-dining experience worthy of a special trip or serving as the perfect finish to an adrenalin-packed day, it is also an unforgettable venue for special celebrations and meetings.

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3. Fogo de Chao - El Segundo

4.1

Excellent(1091)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • El Segundo

Booked 80 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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4. Little Sister - El Segundo

4.6

Exceptional(649)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • El Segundo

Booked 34 times today

East-Meets-West dishes inspired by the rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia. Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences.The menu is continually evolving, reflecting both new inspiration and changing of the seasons. Our restaurant carefully curates spirits, wines, and beverages focusing on interesting flavors and pairings. We hope you'll dine with us soon.

A photo of North Italia - Del Amo restaurant

5. North Italia - Del Amo

4.6

Exceptional(723)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Torrance / Carson

Booked 62 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

6. Tapville Social- Hawthorne

4.2

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 3 times today

A socially-driven dining experience celebrating the people and places that make us say "Cheers!". The perfect escape to create fun and memorable moments with friends. From our creative cocktail flights and pairings to our self-pour wine and beer walls, Tapville Social removes the obstacles of the restaurant experience and puts you in control of the journey.

A photo of Fleming's Steakhouse - El Segundo restaurant

7. Fleming's Steakhouse - El Segundo

4.5

Awesome(2407)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • El Segundo

Booked 42 times today

Your El Segundo Fleming's is located on the northeast corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Boulevard near the Marriott Manhattan Beach Golf Club. Fleming's in El Segundo is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

A photo of Sauced BBQ and Spirits El Segundo restaurant

8. Sauced BBQ and Spirits El Segundo

4.0

Excellent(267)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • El Segundo

Booked 16 times today

Authentic, southern BBQ with Axe Throwing, Shuffleboard and Bocce Ball. Warm up with one of our amazing whiskeys, house brews, or fancy craft cocktails and finish off the night with a rack of slow smoked St. Louis style ribs or some of our tasty brisket.

9. The Cafe

4.4

Awesome(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Torrance / Carson

The Café Restaurant & Lounge Bar in the Doubletree Torrance–South Bay Hotel, crafts a delectable array of globally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in its sophisticated and relaxed setting. If you stop by the Café restaurant for breakfast, you can enjoy lush offerings such as homemade muffins, avocado toast, and the lox. Some of The Cafe's restaurant specialty entrees include a flatbreads, Kurobuta Pork Chop with traditional fresh herbs & pearl onion glaze sauce, fried chicken sandwich, fish, chicken, and steaks. The Cafe's handheld delicacies engage casual dining with a vibrant international inspiration like fish tacos with mahi-mahi fish, purple cabbage slaw & Pico de Gallo and fire roasted salsa. Also, a house specialty Asian beef noodle soup, which pairs well with a local craft brew, domestic beer or specialty cocktail. Happy Hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm Sunday - Thursday.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Del Amo restaurant

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Del Amo

4.1

Excellent(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 12 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.