Best restaurants near me in Hawthorne / Gardena, CA

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1. Happa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5)

Price: Expensive

• 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

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2. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.8

Exceptional(1464)

Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 5 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. Benihana - Torrance, CA

4.3

Awesome(7293)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 101 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.9

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 9 times today

Shinsengumi Shabu-Shabu is a JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization) Certified Restaurant. JETRO acknowledges restaurants and retailers that use authentic Japanese products. From the ingredients we use in our kitchen, to the drinks we serve in the hall, we can confidently offer our customers an authentic Japanese dining experience. Choose from a variety of different broths, meats, add-ons, and vegetables that are included in our AYCE price of $34.99. We hope to be able to serve you all soon! Enhance your Shabu Shabu experience with our premium à la carte options: Kobe Style Beef (6oz $10)Washugyu American Wagyu (6oz $10) Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)Hokkaido Scallops (4pcs $10)Monthly Events:2nd Monday Special: 20% off Kobe Style Beef, Washugyu American Wagyu, and Japanese Wagyu Slices.29th Special ("Niku No Hi"/"Meat Day”): 50% off Kobe Style Beef & Washugyu American Wagyu.

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5. Mo-Mo-Paradise - Torrance

4.8

Exceptional(356)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 61 times today

About Mo-Mo-Paradise:Since its first restaurant opening in 1993, Mo-Mo-Paradise has expanded its presence to over 20 cities throughout Asia with plans to expand further throughout the rest of the world. Currently, Mo-Mo-Paradise can be found in Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, USA, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Our Mo-Mo-Paradise brand focuses on traditional Japanese “hot pot” with a modern twist. We offer a wide variety of quality international and local meats and vegetables that is cooked shabu-shabu or sukiyaki style at your table. Throughout Asia, Mo-Mo-Paradise has established a strong fan base due to our focus on fresh and varietal selections that are unmatched compared to other establishments. Our goal is to bring you the same quality and selections currently not offered at western shabu-shabu restaurants.

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6. Hasu Izakaya & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(92)

Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Torrance / Carson

Booked 6 times today

We are serving traditional Japanese Yakitori and Sake.

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7. Fogo de Chao - El Segundo

4.3

Awesome(947)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • El Segundo

Booked 87 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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8. North Italia - Del Amo

4.5

Awesome(657)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Torrance / Carson

Booked 41 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.

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9. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

4.6

Exceptional(291)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 25 times today

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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10. Polanco Modern Mexican Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 1 time today

Polanco Mexican Modern Steak House is a slightly elevated restaurant that will focus on fine dining touches with a lively atmosphere. Polanco features a prime selected list of steaks seared off and seasoned with an eye towards the ranches and cattle farms of northern Mexico. Bar operated by Miguel Valencia who is the head mixologist listing a cocktail selection based on agave varieties such as Mezcal, Ensambles and a unique selection of Tequilas.