Best Fun Restaurants in South Gate

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1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

2. HATCH

4.7

Exceptional(639)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

HATCH is an izakaya bar & grill featuring yakitori, a fresh raw bar, and trendy California flavors for a unique and creative signature flare. We celebrate craft cocktails, draft beers and sake highlighting Japanese specialties – specifically Japanese whiskies. We are lively and casual, with a fun dining experience that families, couples and friends can enjoy. Diners can expect a colorful journey of yummy tapas-style portions to share in an energetic and contemporary setting, where great food meets good times. Validation available for THE BLOC Parking Garage. Reservations are held for 20 minutes.

3. L’APPART

4.5

Awesome(210)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

L'APPART by AIR FOOD is above all two passionate visionaries, Marc and Thierry. They have come from two completely different paths.One was a contractor in logistics the other a chef in London and Paris.What they both have in common besides the love of good food is the love of street culture. Years ago they met in Paris during a regular sale of shoes at the Place de la République…From this meeting, the pair launched into a collaboration of sharing their passion for food. They started with pop-up restaurants with the aim of offering gastronomic street food to all, from a range of mixed recipes from different cultures and from gastronomic food to street food. Then, they had a brainwave…. Resulting in to transforming their Pop-ups into a real restaurant in downtown LA. From PARIS to LA come and travel with us.;-)

4. Mona Pasta Bar

4.7

Exceptional(62)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Mona Pasta Bar Dinner dishes highlight the marriage of Italian techniques with Southern California ingredients including Pesce Crudo with citrus cured hamachi, kosho beet vinaigrette and hazelnuts, Burrata & Tomato with burrata pugliese, heirloom tomato, pine nuts, pesto and squash blossom, Casarecce with lamb sausage and rapini, Lumache - alla vodka, and a Whole Branzino with caramelized fennel. The menu is designed for snacking over a glass of wine, sharing with friends and/or enjoying a more coursed out dining experience. Pasta, a focal point of the offerings, will all be made in-house.The wine list is focused on fun, daring, low-intervention, natural wines to accentuate and complement the food. The primarily Italian focused list with opening selections from Sicily to Puglia will be rotating based on seasonality and availability.

5. Bacari Adams

4.7

Exceptional(637)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the original restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. + $5 margaritas all night long every Monday-Wednesday!Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate dining room marked with vintage art & light fixtures. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. Adams.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. Adams is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

6. Tapville Social- Hawthorne

4.3

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 5 times today

A socially-driven dining experience celebrating the people and places that make us say "Cheers!". The perfect escape to create fun and memorable moments with friends. From our creative cocktail flights and pairings to our self-pour wine and beer walls, Tapville Social removes the obstacles of the restaurant experience and puts you in control of the journey.

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7. Eat Drink Americano

4.6

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arts District

Nestled in the heart of the Arts District, we're your go-to neighborhood hangout, driven by our love for delicious, top-notch food. Fun is our middle name, and we're here for all of life's moments: a laid-back brunch, a leisurely lunch meeting, chats over coffee, beer, wine, or a crafted cocktail, and unforgettable dinners. Our menu? It's a fusion of European techniques with a local twist on the classics. We take our food and fun seriously while leaving pretentiousness at the door. In a nutshell, we cook up food that leaves you feeling great.But we're more than just a restaurant; we're a welcoming community that opens its arms to all who cross our threshold. It's a place that feels like home, where everyone is welcome. Join us for a meal - you'll leave as a friend.

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8. Red Lobster - Lakewood - Candlewood St.

4.1

Excellent(63)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lakewood / Bellflower

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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9. Red Lobster - Inglewood

3.6

Very Good(49)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Inglewood

Booked 4 times today

10. Good Clean Fun

4.8

Exceptional(11)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

A wine bar specializing in natural wines, plus offering a full spread of California-influenced Italian dishes and bar snacks. Located centrally close to the Staples Center and LA Live. In the heart of downtown LA, the primarily outdoor space acts as an urban oasis making the customer feel like they're no longer in DTLA. We offer a mobile dining solution where the customer can conveniently order and pay at the table without waiting for a server to put in the order or check them out. A 20% service charge is included on all checks. Additional tips are not required but happily accepted.

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Brenda
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were able to find street parking. The restaurant was festive and surrounding area was well lighted. We sat at the bar while waiting to be seated. Cocktails were good and strong! We chose the prix fixe menu including dessert - brussels, corn, beets, clams, sea bass, and added the crispy pork belly - all was so savory and delightful! Ambiance was pretty! Service by Claire was awesome! Overall fantastic! We will go back for more! Great job Girl and The Goat!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Janet
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Portions are small for brunch. More of a tapas style menu. Service was amazing! The drinks including mocktails were so delicious! The holiday theme is the cutest!
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Bacari AdamsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Vogtvip
Los Angeles •481 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
The escargot, the beef bourguignon , and the duck leg confit were all excellent. The frisée salad is also delicious and has a fantastic dressing. The lavender earl grey tea is really fantastic.
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L’APPARTPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Downtown
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4.5
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Aura
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Loved every dish and drink! Service was outstanding!!! When I come back in town, I am coming back!
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HATCHPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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4.7
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Andy
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Oct 2024
Food was great, Outstanding spot for dinner before seeing a show at the Orpheum
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Mona Pasta BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

2. HATCH

3. L’APPART

4. Mona Pasta Bar

5. Bacari Adams

6. Tapville Social- Hawthorne

7. Eat Drink Americano

8. Red Lobster - Lakewood - Candlewood St.

9. Red Lobster - Inglewood

10. Good Clean Fun

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