Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Beach Cities

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Georgia's Lounge

4.9

4.9 (226)

$31 to $50

Lounge

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

A sophisticated, sleek lounge where the bartenders remember your name. The eclectic tapas menu offers comforting bar bites and rich treats to satisfy those late-night munchies. The cocktail program features classic and uniquely crafted cocktails from fresh, local ingredients. Expect local craft Beers and spirits to challenge the more adventurous drinkers. We have extra parking available every night from 6 pm -12:30 am. Look for the parking lot across the street from Georgia's Lounge, entrance via Huntington Lane at 1444 Aviation Blvd.

Top review

Zoe

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Georgia's is a treasure. The staff are warm and informative, the drinks are well crafted, and the outdoor area with firepits is lovely even on a cooler evening.

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Experience

Georgia's New Year's Eve Celebration

Experience

Cheers To You!

Aliotta's Via Firenze

4.8

4.8 (642)

$30 and under

Italian

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Charming Italian fine dining enjoyed by business executives and romantics alike since 1999. Venetian plastered walls decorated with old world charm. Large selection of fine wines, prime steaks and seafood. If you don't see it on our menu we would be happy to make what You would like, simply ask. Salute Grazie! Chef Michael Aliotta

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Matt

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently good quality food at a fair price. Great ambience. One of our regular places for a nice evening out.

Eddie V's - El Segundo

4.8

4.8 (1545)

$50 and over

Seafood

El Segundo

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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SandyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I always enjoy Eddie Vs. it’s a classy high end restaurant with excellent service. Quite expensive, but a wonderful choice for a special occasion or just to treat yourself to a great meal in a quiet reserved atmosphere.

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10 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

Cafe Pacific at Trump National Golf Club

4.7

4.7 (1290)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

About the restaurant

Experience five-star service and exceptional cuisine at Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles
Highly-regarded among locals in Southern California, Trump National offers upscale and casual dining facilities with breathtaking ocean views, scenic outdoor dining, exceptional wine lists and a relaxing ambiance. Open to the public for lunch, dinner and in-between, Trump National provides the perfect setting for a casual group gathering or beautiful evening out on the California coast.

Enjoy our indoor and outdoor culinary offerings Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. We look forward to seeing you for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Reservations are highly recommended.

Our High Tea is only offered Three days a week (Wed, Thurs,and Fri) from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, we do need 48 hour Advanced notice before the day of your Reservation. Please call and Book your reservation with our Hostess. (310)303-3260

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reuben

Dined 1 day ago

The food, service and ambiance were outstanding. Highly recommend

Gabi James

4.7

4.7 (1009)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR 2 HOURS FROM YOUR RESERVATION TIME OR THE TIME YOU ARE SEATED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.

WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU DRESS WARMLY AS IT CAN BE CHILLY.

WE SERVE INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUT DO NOT GUARANTEE SPECIFIC SECTIONS.

RESERVATIONS WILL BE HELD FOR 10 MINUTES, UNLESS WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED & EXPRESSED OUR ABILITY TO HOLD IT LONGER.

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

Gabi James is now open for OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING service while continuing all our TAKE-OUT options as well. For information on what we are doing to make the safety of our team & our guests is our biggest priority, please visit https://www.gabijamesla.com/covid-19-response/.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great experience. Service was great. Food was delicious. Fun and tasty cocktails. Good beer menu. Owner came by and was really friendly. Overall just a nice evening. We will be back.

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BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

4.7

4.7 (317)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

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Victoria

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

I enjoyed the best steak I've ever had there. The Cajun crab was delicious as well!

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Popular dish

Goat Cheese Baklava

Experience

Ring in the New Year at BOA Steakhouse

Experience

Ring in the New Year at BOA Steakhouse

Il Fornaio - Manhattan Beach

4.6

4.6 (3062)

$30 and under

Italian

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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FoodieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Although I have eaten at this restaurant dozens of times, hosted parties, and made it a tradition with my family, this is the first time I have ever given it less than a five star review. The service was totally off. Our server was very inattentive, pace of service was very slow, we had to repeatedly try to flag down our server, who never offered us the signature bread with olive oil & vinegar or a second round of drinks. We were ignored while tables that were seated after us were serviced attentively, and we found it impossible to get our server’s attention….like we were invisible. It was becoming our first really sub-par Il Fornaio experience, but the evening was saved by the asst GM, Celia, who noticed our discomfort, heard our concerns, took over for our server, and was very attentive and kind for the rest of our visit. I can only assume that our server was having a bad day, and I realize that no place can always have perfect service. Il Fornaio still ranks very high on our list of wonderful places to dine, and this one experience won’t our alter our general opinion of this restaurant.

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JW Steakhouse - Marriott LAX

4.5

4.5 (886)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

LAX / Westchester

About the restaurant

Indulge in diverse and delectable fare at JW Steakhouse. Enjoy made-to-order, locally sourced steaks and fresh, sustainable seafood at our signature restaurant near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JW presents a creative steakhouse menu and an award-winning Wine Spectator wine list, amid an exciting open-kitchen atmosphere. Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors. Open for over 15 years, our restaurant near LAX has built a strong reputation on big taste and bold flavors, earning it raves from locals and travelers alike. The relaxed atmosphere and impressive views of our steakhouse create a sophisticated ambiance which marries well with our quality of service and sumptuous cuisine, making it an ideal dining experience.

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Ben

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The service was outstanding. We received our food quickly, and everything was delicious. I have dined here several times and the experience is consistently excellent!

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4.3

4.3 (51)

$30 and under

Thai

Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

About the restaurant

Swan Thai RPV Restaurant, in Rancho Palos Verdes, crafts a tantalizing and refined selection of authentic Thai cuisine served in a friendly and sophisticated setting. The marinated shrimp lady fingers fried in spring rolls and served with sweet and sour sauce and the crispy garlic wings served atop broccoli and carrots make incredible starter options. Swan Thai RPV Restaurant's specialty dishes include the tantalizing curry with chunks of filet mignon, potato and peanuts in mild curry sauce, the crispy exotic sole fish in chili sauce with fried basil and the paradise fried rice blended with chicken, shrimp, cashew, pineapple and egg. If noodles are what you crave, Swan Thai RPV Restaurant has delicious choices, such as the crispy noodles with vegetables and gravy and the BBQ pork with egg noodles.For a sweet finish, enjoy the sweet sticky rice with coconut ice cream with a creamy Thai iced tea.

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Ashley

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Very nice ambience and friendly service! The yellow curry is delicious, and spicy! Thai coffee with Boba was great, too.

CalMex Cantina

3.9

3.9 (51)

$30 and under

Mexican

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Think tacos & margs, but make it unique. celebrate with good company, innovative food & drinks, and a not-to-be-missed experience. A Mexican Gastropub that revels the many influences found throughout California infused into Mexican dishes. Our happy hour is where the party’s at and our taco Tuesday is the highlight of the week. Ocean views and good drinks are our vibe and our patio is the spot for those jealous-inducing selfies.

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Karen

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Nice ambiance, chill/hangout with good drinks and delicious fries 🍟

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