Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Hawthorne / Gardena

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.8

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 25 times today

Restaurant 917 at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles is a hot spot for its exceptional service, creative menu, and stunning views of the driver development track. With a refined yet approachable seasonal menu, it's a go-to for food enthusiasts. Reviewers consistently praise the outstanding service, delicious food, and unique atmosphere. Many note the restaurant as a perfect finish to an adrenaline-packed day or the perfect venue for special celebrations and meetings.

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2. Benihana - Torrance, CA

4.1

Excellent(7504)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 122 times today

Benihana in Torrance, CA is a hot spot due to its unique dining experience where personal chefs perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. The restaurant has received rave reviews for its delicious food, fantastic service, and great atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'The food was excellent. The chef was top shelf, culinary skills, and also comedian skills.' It's a fun place for all occasions, from happy hour to birthday dinners.

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3. Bazille - Nordstrom Del Amo

4.8

Exceptional(560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 16 times today

Bazille - Nordstrom Del Amo is a hot spot in Torrance due to its consistently excellent food and service. The reviews rave about the fresh, flavorful dishes, with many highlighting the French Dip and crab bisque as standout menu items. Customers appreciate the friendly and attentive service, with one reviewer noting the 'outstanding food and service, served by pro Marquese'. The ambiance is also frequently praised, with the casually sophisticated setting being a hit with diners.

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4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.9

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 9 times today

Recurring/Special Events:29th of Every Month: ("Niku No Hi"/"Meat Day”): 50% off Kobe Style Beef12/2 Cyber Monday Raffle: All parties that dine on 12/2 will get a raffle ticket to win a free: AYCE, Kagoshima A5, Kobe Beef, Dessert, or Fountain Drink! (Parties that make a reservation on 12/2 get an extra ticket!)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)Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)Kagoshima Premium A5 Wagyu (3oz $20)

5. Somerville

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4.6

Exceptional(104)

Price: Expensive

• American • Culver City

Booked 40 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.

6. The Strand House

4.7

Exceptional(3188)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 105 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.

7. The Arthur J

4.7

Exceptional(2931)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 65 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. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4511)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 89 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.

9. Love and Salt

4.7

Exceptional(2011)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 46 times today

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

10. Tin Roof Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(5631)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 29 times today

ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITY ON OUR WEBSITE : TinRoofBistro.com After soaking in the TRB’s Santa Barbara mission architecture, you’ll enter and be greeted by a triple arched Brunswick mahogany bar. Large bowls of colorful citrus for making cocktails sit atop a twenty-foot long bar perfect for grabbing a glass of wine or a bite to eat. As you explore further towards the display kitchen, you enter our lounge, also referred to as the wine library. Knotted wood shelves display our wines, divided up by wine region. Windows surround the North side of the dining room, allowing our guests to gaze out onto the fountain in our courtyard. I describe the décor as thoughtful and collective, creating little vignettes for dining areas. We offer two separate outdoor dining experiences: our courtyard with full service and our front porch great for appetizers, drinks and lounging.

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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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Christina
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
well, I went there today for lunch. My son and I and my friend I went to the restroom and the floor was very wet and I slipped and I hurt my shoulder. Jason, the manager made sure I was OK. He was awesome. The food was good Jesse the shelf was awesome. The waitress Gabriella was OK, but I think she would only waitress on because she really didn’t come around and didn’t bring our appetizers on time, they came with lunch was being made. Overall, it was very good.
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Benihana - Torrance, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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4.1
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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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leeVIP
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Tremendous food and great service! First class experience every time.
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Bazille - Nordstrom Del AmoPrice: Moderate• American• Torrance / Carson
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4.8
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WayneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •687 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Still the best deal in the Southland!! Quality, freshness, simplicity and healthiness are hard to beat in this crappy economy but Shinsengumi Shabu delivers like a Shohei Grand Slam!! Tonight my dude bros Cody and Micah handled the hungry crowd with gusto and bravado…….but kind of missed my ATF servers Riley and Kendall……oh well!! Seniors like me get a discount and the Sapporo draft is hard to pass up…….life is good as long as you’re still ticking and there’s this joint to celebrate!!
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-ShabuPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Hawthorne / Gardena
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4.9

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

2. Benihana - Torrance, CA

3. Bazille - Nordstrom Del Amo

4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

5. Somerville

6. The Strand House

7. The Arthur J

8. Manhattan Beach Post

9. Love and Salt

10. Tin Roof Bistro

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