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1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917
4.8
Exceptional(1573)
Price: Expensive
• American • Torrance / Carson
Booked 17 times today
Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 is authentic because of its unique tie to the Porsche brand. The restaurant's decor is inspired by the legendary 917 race car, giving it an authentic touch. It also provides a unique dining experience with stunning views of the driver development track, making it a special venue for celebrations and meetings. Reviews praise the excellent service, delicious food, and unique ambiance, further authenticating the dining experience.
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2. Somerville
4.5
Awesome(320)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Culver City
Booked 56 times today
Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.
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3. The Strand House
4.7
Exceptional(3248)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 143 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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4. Benihana - Torrance, CA
4.1
Excellent(7603)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Torrance / Carson
Booked 97 times today
Benihana in Torrance, CA, is an authentic Japanese restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. Patrons praise the quality of food, describing it as 'delicious' and 'well prepared by the chefs', and the personalized service provided by their personal chefs who perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. The ambiance and overall value also receive high ratings. The authenticity of the restaurant is further validated by the sushi chef who prepares sushi.
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5. Tokyo Noir
4.7
Exceptional(136)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Long Beach
Booked 22 times today
Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.Food service ends 11pm Weds,Thurs, and Sun. Midnight on Fri and Sat.If you don't see reservations we are fully booked, we do take walk-ins if people no show. Best time to try is at 5pm or after 11pm.
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6. Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary
4.6
Exceptional(437)
Price: Very Expensive
• All you can eat/Buffet • Long Beach
Booked 8 times today
Wrapped in the elegant grandeur of the Grand Salon, the former first-class dining salon, and featuring live entertainment, the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch exudes a refined and sophisticated charm, setting it apart from the ordinary. With champagne, live music, and a tantalizing signature menu sure to please even the most discerning palates, the Royal Sunday Brunch has become a Long Beach tradition that simply cannot be missed.
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7. The Arthur J
4.8
Exceptional(2978)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach
Booked 59 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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8. 555 East
4.8
Exceptional(6863)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Long Beach
Booked 78 times today
With an ambiance from yesteryear, an award-winning wine list and a menu built around hand-cut and dry-aged steak, 555 East has been one of Southern California’s most talked about steakhouses since 1984. Discover the flagship American steakhouse in Long Beach that makes any occasion special. Private dining capabilities also available.
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9. Sky Room
4.7
Exceptional(217)
Price: Expensive
• American • Long Beach
Booked 27 times today
Perched atop Fairmont Breakers with views across the harbor and to Downtown LA, Sky Room offers elegant cuisine, cocktails and wine, in a breathtaking venue.
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10. Heritage
4.6
Exceptional(822)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Long Beach
Booked 14 times today
Heritage is family owned and operated by Chef Philip Pretty and sister Lauren Pretty. Our lively indoor dining room was built in 1922 as a craftsman house. Walk inside to an open kitchen, request bar seating to watch us cook over a live fire Santa Maria grill. Located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach on the corner of 7th & Saint Louis Ave. Heritage Restaurant uses sustainable meat & seafood, and Farmer's Market produce. Growing our own produce at Heritage Farm right up the street. Certified blue, green, and maintain a zero-waste kitchen. One red and green star Michelin awarded. We serve a tasting menu only. We politely decline modifications. Please specify all dietary restrictions/allergies when booking your reservation. Our menu is seasonal, and subject to daily changes. We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!
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