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Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,544)Torrance / Carson - 4
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Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,544)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.Gaetano's Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,451)Back to back winner of the Daily Breeze's "Best Italian Restaurant in the South Bay", Gaetano's Restaurant is a family owned operation that emphasizes food quality and radiant guest service. We feel the most important part of Gaetano's is the experience. From the second you walk through our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable.
All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Tagliatelle and Chianti Ribs. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guests home happy and wanting more.
Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.8(287)Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.
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Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!
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We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.Izakaya Hachi Torrance
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.7(298)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!
El Torito - Torrance
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(292)The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.Primo Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,458)True Heritage Based Italian Cuisine set in a Beautiful, warm and vibrant wood-look setting. Truly, your South Bay outpost, for craft cocktails, live music Thur-Sat, Private Events and always only the best authentic Italian food our area has to offer. The Beach Cities best Italian located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California. Michelin Star quality dishes at South Bay prices.
Indoor and outdoor dining, as well as private rooms available!
Frida Mexican Cuisine - Torrance
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(337)We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery - we care for you! Take care of yourselves and eat Mexican food! We are open during normal business hours.
Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am-11pm
Sunday, 10am-9pmGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Torrance, CA | Crossroads Center
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.7(1,724)Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.
Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!
Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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- JJuanOrange County •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoClient lunch/meeting and the overall experience as well as the food was great. It is a little load for meetings.More infoNorth Italia - Del AmoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Torrance / Carson•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerLos Angeles •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was very nice we went for and early lunch, not as many people which made it a relaxing lunch. I have been there at night it has been busy and hectic. This was first time at lunch and I liked it. The server was nice and friendly Ann’s the chef was efficient and fun. The honored my request regarding my wheelchair which gave me a table the was easy to get in and out of very pleasant..More infoBenihana - Torrance, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Torrance / Carson•4
- TMTeriMVIPLos Angeles •9 reviews5.0Dined on 1 Mar 2025Gyu-Kaku is my favorite go to restaurant for comfort food! Jill is my favorite server because she remembers what all four of us likes to order!! I appreciate being taken care of :)More infoGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Torrance, CA | Crossroads CenterPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Torrance / Carson•4.7
- KKathyLos Angeles •6 reviews5.0Dined on 27 Feb 2025Great place to meet friends for lunch or dine alone. Nice food selection and excellent quality. I had salmon salad nicoise which was delicious. Pizza also looked good. I will return!More infoBazille - Nordstrom Del AmoPrice: Moderate• American• Torrance / Carson•4.9
- PPaulLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined on 25 Feb 2025Black Angus has always been known for quality in it food and service. During my visit it has proven to retain those qualities.More infoBlack Angus Steakhouse - TorrancePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Torrance / Carson•4.3
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The South Bay area of Torrance and Carson is a great place for unique eating experiences. Local options range from iconic sandwich shops to ice cream bars that offer one-of-a-kind menus. Those searching for eateries with diverse cuisines and unusual foods will also be happy. As a region with eclectic beach communities, Torrance and Carson feature many out-of-the-way places perfect for ocean goers. At these specialized diners, the entrees and appetizers are consistent with the eclectic local community. Authentic Mexican food is common in the area, but there are also many quick meal restaurants outside of the typical chain restaurants.
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