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1. Benihana - Torrance, CA
4.0
Excellent(7567)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Torrance / Carson
Booked 110 times today
Benihana in Torrance, CA is a hot spot due to its unique dining experience where personal chefs perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. The restaurant has received rave reviews for its delicious food, fantastic service, and great atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'The food was excellent. The chef was top shelf, culinary skills, and also comedian skills.' It's a fun place for all occasions, from happy hour to birthday dinners.
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2. Gaetano's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2451)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Torrance / Carson
Booked 29 times today
Back to back winner of the Daily Breeze's "Best Italian Restaurant in the South Bay", Gaetano's Restaurant is a family owned operation that emphasizes food quality and radiant guest service. We feel the most important part of Gaetano's is the experience. From the second you walk through our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable.All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Tagliatelle and Chianti Ribs. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guests home happy and wanting more.
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3. Baran’s 2239
4.9
Exceptional(1405)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hermosa Beach
Booked 15 times today
Baran’s 2239 is committed to serve exceptional food in a casual atmosphere. The idea formed when brothers Jason and Jonathan Baran linked up with long time friend and chef Tyler Gugliotta. Hours of prep and creativity go into every single dish, using only fresh and homemade ingredients. Baran’s 2239 has over 40 craft beers and extensive wine list. Recognized on Michelin's Bib Gourmand 2018 list
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4. The Strand House
4.7
Exceptional(3218)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 88 times today
The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.
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5. The Arthur J
4.8
Exceptional(2953)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach
Booked 55 times today
At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.
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6. Manhattan Beach Post
4.6
Exceptional(4528)
Price: Expensive
• American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 55 times today
Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.
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7. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917
4.9
Exceptional(1544)
Price: Expensive
• American • Torrance / Carson
Booked 29 times today
Restaurant 917 at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles is a hot spot for its exceptional service, creative menu, and stunning views of the driver development track. With a refined yet approachable seasonal menu, it's a go-to for food enthusiasts. Reviewers consistently praise the outstanding service, delicious food, and unique atmosphere. Many note the restaurant as a perfect finish to an adrenaline-packed day or the perfect venue for special celebrations and meetings.
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8. Love and Salt
4.7
Exceptional(2023)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Manhattan Beach
Booked 55 times today
Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.
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9. Second Story - Hotel Belamar
4.1
Excellent(219)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 1 time today
Located in The Belamar Hotel, Second Story Restaurant is a culinary hot spot where you'll find innovative cuisine, friendly service, and a chic setting. Enjoy organic produce, sustainable seafood, and hormone-free chicken on a menu that boasts a creative twist on classic California cuisine. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Enjoy Happy Hour specials daily.
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10. Rock’N Fish
4.6
Exceptional(1671)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manhattan Beach
Booked 6 times today
Voted #1 "Best Dinner Menu" by the Beach Reporter readers' survey, ROCK'N FISH, a lively local dining spot, is the South Bay's premier seafood and steak restaurant offering a fun, casually elegant atmosphere with an enclosed patio and South Bay's best looking back bar. With a Cajun inspired menu, highlights include oak-grilled fresh fish and the finest prime steaks, ice cold shrimp and oysters, King crab legs, Australian lobster tails, American Regional specialties, chilled salads, fresh-made soups, signature sandwiches, creative pastas, and freshly made desserts. In addition to the 300 bottles of wine, the bar offers over 200 Brands of liquor, and features our signature Navy Grogs, hand-shaken martinis, house-made Bloody Mary’s and margaritas. We are located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, right up from the Pier! Come join us whether it is for an extravagant meal or Happy Hour! See you soon.
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  • JeffreyVIP
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    The food here is incredible, the cauliflower was out of this world. The pork belly was incredible. The chicken is always amazing. If you’re in South Bay, you must go to this Michelin star restaurant.
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    Baran’s 2239Price: Expensive• American• Hermosa Beach
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    4.9
  • shelley
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We’ve been going here every year for our birthdays this year. It felt a little more lively. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere in general was pleasant.. Our chef Saul what is the best I’ve ever seen. Food was tasty as usual and just seemed like an over experience.
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    Benihana - Torrance, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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    4
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    Los Angeles •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    If you want to have a quiet and/or personal conversation, go elsewhere. Food and service is very good, but noise level detracts from the overall experience.
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    The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.8
  • LenVIP
    Los Angeles •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    Grew up with and have known the family owners of this great local Torrance Italian restaurant for many years. Gaetano's has only improved over the years, serving a widening spectrum of tasty authentic specialties whether your taste preference is meat, fish, or fish, as well as superb Pizzas, while further providing an intimate environment offering both Indoor and outdoor seating. A great place to gather and Special Kudos to our server Anthony, who also deserves 5 stars for his timely and outstanding attention to detail throughout our dinner this week. Len Fein 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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    Gaetano's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Torrance / Carson
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    4.8

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