Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Palos Verdes Estates

This is our favorite steak restaurant. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The food is delicious and a great value!

Unfortunately, my recent dining experience during the holiday season was far from enjoyable due to my garlic allergies. When I made the reservation, there was no indication that a standard holiday menu would be in place, which left me unprepared for the limited options available. As someone who is cautious about their food intake, particularly with allergens, I found myself in a frustrating situation where I could hardly find anything suitable to eat. While the staff kindly offered me a steak as an alternative, the $67 price tag was hard to justify when I rarely eat beef. The idea of spending that much on a meal I might not enjoy felt disheartening, especially during a festive time meant for celebration and indulgence. It was disappointing!

The Christmas Brunch experience was overall very good. The two of us changed our table to the outside patio are because the noise level, especially the clanging of dishes that the wait and bus staff were doing was spoiling the ambiance. Glad we did because the patio was much quieter and we then had an exceptional waiter in Felix who was very attentive and brought what we desired. I would go back to Catalina Kitchen just for him. The food was good, a very wide variety, however some of the vegetable dishes did not look very appetizing. Everything else had nice flavor, loved the crab legs.

My husband ordered the wagyu filet mignon and lobster mac n cheese. He loved it along with the Tokyo Bootlegger that he ordered. I got the beet salad and mushroom main course (vegan). They were delicious. I’m happy that there is an intimate dinning experience with at least some vegan options for me. We can’t wait to come back! The staff was super nice and gave us great suggestions.

This restaurant is the highlight of any trip to Terranea Resort. It’s a Michelin star experience without Michelin star prices. The cocktail menu is creative, and even the dips served with the bread are unique. The soups go beyond the ordinary with special toppings - be sure to try the butternut squash soup or the lobster potage. Desserts are among the best I’ve ever had - especially the Old Fashioned or the house specialty Pot de Crème. Our server Steven was both attentive and delightful/ we had such a great time. Looking forward to returning in the near future.