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A photo of Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1508)
Price: Expensive
• American • Torrance / Carson
Booked 25 times today
Restaurant 917 at the Porsche Experience Center in LA is a fun spot. As one reviewer noted, it's 'Delicious gourmet dining overlooking the race track.' Another guest loved 'the unique setting, it's fun to watch drivers running the cars through the course while you eat.' With its stunning views, creative menu, and excellent service, it's an unforgettable place to dine.
A photo of Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(81)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Hawthorne / Gardena
Booked 10 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)
A photo of Hasu Izakaya & Grill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(99)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese (Izakaya) • Torrance / Carson
Booked 11 times today
We are serving traditional Japanese Yakitori and Sake.
A photo of Tasty kitchen restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Hawthorne / Gardena
Come visit the newly remodeled Tasty Kitchen, with new ownership!
A photo of Somerville restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(90)
Price: Expensive
• American • Culver City
Booked 41 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.
A photo of Tokyo Noir restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(50)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Long Beach
Booked 61 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.
A photo of The Bamboo Club restaurant
4.5
Awesome(371)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Long Beach
Booked 19 times today
The Bamboo Club is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood restaurant & Tiki bar located in Long Beach, CA. The Bamboo Club serves a mix of both modern and classic century-old Tiki cocktails, alongside the weekend brunch, daily lunch and dinner, and late night menus featuring Polynesian-inspired and Asian-style dishes. With an interior designed by award-winning Bamboo Ben Bassham, The Bamboo Club reflects the laid-back sensibilities of tropical Tiki culture while welcoming one and all with extensive booth and bar seating, outdoor tented seating, and a private patio to escape from the everyday. While the concept maintains the Tiki culture at heart, it turns into a lively watering hole for Long Beach music fans after dinner hours, when local live musical performers and vinyl DJs take the stage and the crowd jams out to everything the local music scene has to offer. A Tiki bar reflecting the heart of and soul of Long Beach, The Bamboo Club is located at 3522 East Anaheim St. in Long Beach.
A photo of The Strand House restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3179)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Booked 85 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.
A photo of Esperanza restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(757)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Booked 46 times today
Esperanza is a fun place, full of great vibes and lively atmosphere. It's not just about the food, the drinks and the decor, it's also about the service and the overall experience. The reviews are full of praises for the delicious food, the amazing cocktails and the excellent service. Plus, the place has a great dance floor, so you can have fun even at night.
A photo of JOEY Manhattan Beach restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(184)
Price: Expensive
• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Booked 155 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan Village, our third Southern California location feels like a lush oasis. Extending over 9,400 square feet with an expansive 2,160 square foot patio, there’s plenty of room for all. Vibrant abstract artwork by local California artist Amber Goldhammer gives this space the positive vibes of an endless summer.
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  • JaNaye
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First, I wanna say thank you to our server Hassan T. He was great and saved me from being disappointed in ordering how I was going to order. I still got what I wanted but in a way it made sense. You have to appreciate a person that does that. He was doing his job but it didn’t feel like a job. He wasn’t overly friendly but wasn’t matter of fact. He was warm and fun. Observant as well. Good at reading the room. I ordered the lamb shank, collard green lasagna and the parker house rolls. Let me say that the collard green lasagna ISNT a lasagna. I thought it was along the lines of pasta with collard greens. It’s more like a spinach artichoke dip and instead of eating it with chips you eat it with the bread. IT WAS FIRE but I wouldn’t suggest it as an entree. It is definitely a starter. The rolls were fluffy and light. I’m not a fan of truffle butter but the butter on the parker house rolls was just the right amount. It came with butter on the side but I didn’t use it so I can’t rate it. The lamb wasn’t for me. The sauce it was in was good. It was cooked well just light on the flavor. The polenta was not good. It wasn’t horrible I just didn’t like it. I had the Sir Davis drink. Very good. The music, ambience and energy was very good. When I made my reservations I knew I was going to put on “real clothes” and it was nice to see my community is a space that makes them want to put on “real clothes”. I loved that I didn’t have to go far to have an upscale experience. I loved seeing elderly couples dressed up and enjoying themselves, knowing they didn’t have to drive far either. Overall it was just BAHM experience. I can’t wait to go back I brought the rest of my collard greens and rolls to my grandmother and she loved it. She’s ready to go try it lol. I guess she’s about to make her own reservation.
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    SomervillePrice: Expensive• American• Culver City
    4.6
  • WayneVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •686 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Can’t say enough about Hasu!! Really the finest yakitori and small plates period. Even better than Japan from my experience of 66 years, born and raised in Yokohama……..spent lots of Yen post pandemic in the all kinds of raunchy, smoky yardbird hole in the walls across Tokyo but for some reason when it comes to chicken on a stick………I come back here!! It ain’t cheap but quality and skill of the master dude in the back of the house is worth the trip to Torrance!!
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    Hasu Izakaya & GrillPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Izakaya)• Torrance / Carson
    4.8
  • WayneVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •686 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 20, 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
    4.9
  • LilitP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 19, 2024
    Beautiful atmosphere , fresh and tasty food, clean and modern design of the restaurant ,
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    Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917Price: Expensive• American• Torrance / Carson
    4.8
  • JoyceVIP
    Los Angeles •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 25, 2024
    One of the best Chinese food restaurants in the South Bay/Gardena area. For the prices, go for lunch which is served until 3:00 PM. The dishes are the same for lunch and dinner, but considerably cheaper. Their menu is extensive - both Szechuan and Cantonese dishes. The restaurant is a storefront business in a small shopping mall, so the interior is very plain, But the food is great and well worth a visit.
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    Tasty kitchenPrice: Moderate• Asian• Hawthorne / Gardena
    4.1
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