Best Restaurants for Foodies in Hawthorne / Gardena

15 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 restaurant

1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.8

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 10 times today

Restaurant 917 at Porsche Experience Center is a hotspot for foodies. It's lauded for its creative menu and fabulous service. The dishes are described as inventive and diverse with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The ambiance, with stunning views of the driver development track, adds to the dining experience. Reviewers often highlight the unique setting and excellent choices on the menu. It's not just a meal, it's a special experience.

A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance restaurant

2. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

4.9

Exceptional(283)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 10 times today

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.Manpuku Community!Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!-Restaurant Policy-We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

3. Nomad Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(276)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • El Segundo

Booked 8 times today

Nomad Eatery is a foodie's haven, offering a vibrant menu that takes you on a journey of Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cuisines. Reviewers rave about the creative and imaginative dishes, the friendly service, and the inviting ambiance. One review highlights, 'The food, ambiance and service was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!' Another states, 'I love this restaurant. A very eclectic menu, but that is by design.' With its diverse menu, excellent service, and delicious food, Nomad Eatery is a must-visit for food lovers.

4. Baran’s 2239

4.9

Exceptional(1396)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hermosa Beach

Booked 20 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

5. Radici

4.8

Exceptional(848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 18 times today

Radici, a unique Italian restaurant in Hermosa Beach, offers a genuine taste of central Italy, featuring authentic family recipes from the Abbruzzo region. The menu is filled with fresh pasta, premium meat, and fresh seafood, along with house-made decadent desserts. Reviewers consistently praise the food, service, and ambiance, with one even noting 'an exceptional dining experience that discriminating foodies will truly appreciate.'

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6. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4512)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 108 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. Little Sister - Redondo Beach

4.7

Exceptional(945)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • Redondo Beach

Booked 26 times today

Little Sister Redondo Beach features East-meets-West inspired dishes served in arelaxed social environment that feels more residential thanrestaurant, as if you're being invited into the Chef Tin's home.Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the moreinteresting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne outof the European colonization of Southeast Asia. Dishes blend andbalance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with Frenchtechniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu iscontinually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and theseasons. "Little Sister Redondo Beach offers straight-up, honest, home-style Vietnamese cuisine—the type of food I grew up eating with my grandparents in the San Gabriel Valley.”

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8. the Hook & Plow - Redondo Beach

4.8

Exceptional(643)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Redondo Beach

Booked 9 times today

Farm to table is a movement around sourcing locally produced food and delivering the freshest product to the consumer. At the Hook & Plow, we truly believe food that comes directly from the source will yield a more fresh and more tasty product. Our menu is focused around all the wonderful delights that California has to offer, including lots of fresh seafood and seasonal farm fare. We will strive to be as sustainable, organic, and healthy as possible, while staying true to our California roots.

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9. True Food Kitchen - El Segundo

4.5

Awesome(1456)

Price: Moderate

• American • El Segundo

Booked 17 times today

True Food Kitchen is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique blend of flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and freshly pressed refreshers. As one reviewer put it, the food is 'consistently delicious' and 'varied,' with the option to choose from a 'fun menu.' It's not just about the food, the place itself is described as having a 'beautiful atmosphere,' 'spacious,' and 'lively.' Plus, it's a restaurant that proves 'healthy foods can be your first choice.'

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10. Kalaveras - Redondo Beach

4.6

Exceptional(89)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Redondo Beach

Booked 10 times today

We're creating a new concept of modern rustic dining with a fusion of traditional and vanguard Mexican ingredients. Our food is chef-driven, using classic cooking techniques with fresher and healthier options.We're elevating bold, authentic flavors and presenting a new way of eating. In the bar you'll find over 60 different tequilas and Mezcal spirits, as well as carefully crafted cocktails.

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Gaby
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Awesome service, cool spot. Menu is limited but the burger and salmon where delish
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Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917Price: Expensive• American• Torrance / Carson
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4.8
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Karina
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 food was delicious, definitely coming back.
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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining TorrancePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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4.9
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Davon
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food here is absolutely outstanding. it’s no wonder this place has thrived for nearly a decade and keeps people coming back. With excellent dishes, reasonable prices, and a perfectly cozy ambiance, it delivers a true dining experience. This is hands down my new favorite spot for a warm, intimate dinner with my husband. Last night, we tried just about everything and couldn’t find a single thing to complain about. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, this is the place to be.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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EddieVIP
Los Angeles •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
OUTSTANDING! The food was perfectly served (presentation, temperature, freshness, taste) and service was excellent...server was friendly and attentive. Was a treat to meet the owner and chat about how Nomad Eatery came to be...what a treat! DEFINITELY we'll return to try other dishes...everyone of them in the menu look very interesting. Thank you for the wonderful brunch experience. Highly recommend it.
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Nomad EateryPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• El Segundo
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4.6
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MeganVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food flavors are outstanding. Great for date night or group dinners. Ordered and must try items were the Oyster Mushroom Kebob, hummus Masabacha, lamb neck shawarma. Love the Nebuchadnezzar cocktail, great twist on an old fashion.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

2. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

3. Nomad Eatery

4. Baran’s 2239

5. Radici

6. Manhattan Beach Post

7. Little Sister - Redondo Beach

8. the Hook & Plow - Redondo Beach

9. True Food Kitchen - El Segundo

10. Kalaveras - Redondo Beach

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