Best Seasonal Restaurants in Carson

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Beach CitiesEast LALong Beach / Catalina

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CerritosDowney / Norwalk / Santa Fe SpringsEl SegundoHawthorne / GardenaHermosa BeachLAX / Westchester

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

64 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 restaurant

1. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.9

Exceptional(1538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 52 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.

2. WARAKU

4.5

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 13 times today

At WARAKU, we strive to offer a dining experience that fully satisfies by combining traditional Japanese cuisine with innovative approaches. Our pride lies in the Omakase sashimi platter, featuring seasonal fresh fish sourced directly from the Osaka Central Wholesale Market.Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour. Please call us if your group is more than 6 people.

A photo of Izakaya Hachi Torrance restaurant

3. Izakaya Hachi Torrance

4.6

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 18 times today

Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.To maintain the social distance guideline, we will check all customer's temperature and ask to sanitize your hands before entering the restaurant. We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

A photo of Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu restaurant

4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.7

Exceptional(83)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 13 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 Chado Tea Room - South Bay restaurant

5. Chado Tea Room - South Bay

4.5

Awesome(152)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Torrance / Carson

Booked 12 times today

We are a Los Angeles based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

A photo of 21 Square - Marriott Torrance restaurant

6. 21 Square - Marriott Torrance

4.2

Awesome(31)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 1 time today

21 Square Bar + Kitchen, offering hand crafted coastal comfort cuisine. It's an upscale take on some of your childhood favorites. Our Bar and Lounge is equipped with six TV's, so watch the next big game, while enjoying our Monday-Friday "Coastal Hour." An outdoor dining area, complete with fire-pit, lounge seating, and tables overlooking the pool and provides the ideal destination to gather, connect and unwind.

7. Heritage

4.7

Exceptional(774)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Long Beach

Booked 13 times today

Heritage is family owned and operated by Chef Philip Pretty and sister Lauren Pretty. Our lively indoor dining room was built in 1922 as a craftsman house. Walk inside to an open kitchen, request bar seating to watch us cook over a live fire Santa Maria grill. Located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach on the corner of 7th & Saint Louis Ave. Heritage Restaurant uses sustainable meat & seafood, and Farmer's Market produce. Growing our own produce at Heritage Farm right up the street. Certified blue, green, and maintain a zero-waste kitchen. One red and green star Michelin awarded. We serve a tasting menu only. We politely decline modifications. Please specify all dietary restrictions/allergies when booking your reservation. Our menu is seasonal, and subject to daily changes. We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

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8. The Rex Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1006)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Redondo Beach

Booked 15 times today

Welcome to The Rex Seaside Steakhouse.A neighborhood steakhouse using seasonal and quality ingredients to bring flavor and hospitality to Redondo Beach. Join us in our dining room every night or our Drift Cocktail Lounge on Friday and Saturdays for a night to remember.Intentionally sourced with an eye for quality, we offer USDA Prime, Miyazaki A5 Japanese Wagyu, and American Wagyu. All are steaks are cooked to perfection over our white oak fire. Family-owned and operated, we strive to off a one-of-a-kind luxury experience with all the charm of a neighborhood restaurant.

A photo of North Italia - El Segundo restaurant

9. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3252)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 64 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.

10. RYLA

4.8

Exceptional(973)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 34 times today

RYLA's menu is inspired by Chef Ray's upbringing in Los Angeles combined with his Japanese technique.We are now booking reservations over the phone and online through OpenTable. Take Out is available through our website, www.eatRYLA.com We look forward to serving you!

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gaby
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved this place! Def will be back, the portions were amazing alongside the quality of the food. The service was amazing. Overall 10/10 my boyfriend loved! No reservation needed for the bar area, next time will just do a drop in to the bar. K bye!!!
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Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917Price: Expensive• American• Torrance / Carson
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4.9
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Jon
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Riley and the rest of the staff that worked on Valentine’s Day were amazing. The food was great, the service was great. 10/10. We are definitely coming back because of the staff. I didn’t catch the guy’s name but we was great as well.
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-ShabuPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Hawthorne / Gardena
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4.7
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Libby
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Took my Mother to celebrate her 72nd bday and she loved it. Will definitely return.
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Chado Tea Room - South BayPrice: Moderate• Afternoon Tea• Torrance / Carson
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4.5
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Kevin
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Long time my favorite. The best izakaya in SC.
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Izakaya Hachi TorrancePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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4.6
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PaulVIP
Las Vegas •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2025
Nothing to complain about here! The food was outstanding and the Blue Fin Tuna was to die for! Service was attentive and our booth was cozy.
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WARAKUPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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4.5

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