Los Angeles - South Bay - Restaurants

514 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Los Angeles 90277
310-798-9183

Hudson House

In California, exposed-brick walls are shorthand for "New York-style." This bar/restaurant eschews the wicker and windows typical of beachside bars and goes urban, with mirrors and leather accompan... read more

1209 Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90266
310-546-5400

Mr. Cecil's California Ribs

A local favorite brought to Manhattan Beach, a SoCal dream town. All methods of barbeque embraced, from Texas to the Carolinas. House special is dry ribs with sauce on the side. Things get crazy wi... read more

3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 90266
310-546-6180

Tin Roof Bistro

These dudes -- that'd be the owners -- do popular Americana. This one brings an Italian twist. Still pleasing to the masses, but with more greens and fish. Wood-burning pizza oven front and center.... read more

24231 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles 90505
310-530-2749

Ramen California

Any place that touts itself as fusion is rightly met with resistance. But once in a blue moon, it works. Ramen California adds a new level to L.A.'s ramen wars (up there with the burger wars), addi... read more

16278 S. Pacific Coast Highway , Los Angeles 92649
562-592-1321

Kona

Once a tiki emporium with bland food, but these days, they're working on the food, and even did a name change to upgrade the image. Now there's more fish, less breading, but tiki madness is still t... read more

1611 S. Catalina Ave., Los Angeles 90277
310-540-1222

Bouzy

Rough-around-the-edges younger sibling to old class act Chez Melange. Bouzy. Was there ever a more perfect name for a gastropub? Named after French neighborhood, perfect in SoCal: booze and bites. ... read more

451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Los Angeles 90266
310-454-0400

Sashi

Elaborate sushi matches elaborate drinks, most based in sake and shochu. Added to them: liquers, fruits, flowers, etc. Maybe the same stuff is in the sushi. It's big dramatic roll territory in the ... read more

3920 Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90266
310-545-8911

Beach Hut

Aloha haoles. Reasonably priced Hawaiian eats for retaining Big Island lifestyle fantasy after shooting the pier. This might not be perfect Pipeline, getting snaked by kooky spongers and long board... read more

451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Los Angeles 90266
310-545-4100

Petro's

Wow! Chic Greek on the seaside. Athenian elegance, sans some unintelligible papa dawdling around, hugging everyone at worn red-checkered tables. Santorini-style sea bass, house-made dips with oven-... read more

1 Ocean Trails Dr., Los Angeles 90275
310-265-5000

Cafe Pacific

Donald Trump's contribution to California is large, ornate, and highly controversial. Something about protected wildlife or marshes or something. But people need to golf! Brunch buffet is a sport, ... read more

423-A Shoreline Village, Los Angeles
562-437-3734

Springbok Bar & Grille

South African eats in the LBC. Head straight for the bunny chow and monkey glands; they are delicious and merely creative names. All dishes tell a story of constant re-colonization, endless dedicat... read more

120 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Los Angeles 90266
310-379-9900

Rock N Fish

Fish puttin' on the Ritz. Room increasing the buzz. Serious clam chowder and a happening bar—a very shi shi watering hole come 10 PM. Lots of liquor keeps everyone in the sorority happy, even that ... read more

318 Pine Ave., Los Angeles
562-437-1184

George's Greek Deli

Paw and son-run family style Cyclades sandwich slingers. Forget gyros anywhere else; it's the real deal, and the same can be said about their falafels. Former frat brothers come here in party mode.... read more

102 Pine Ave., Los Angeles
562-628-8866

Madison

Impressive bank exterior rivals a Greek temple. Guts reveal one of the most lavish speakeasies this side of Norma Desmond's house—antique chandeliers, celestial ceiling heights, baby grand piano pl... read more

5215 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles
562-621-1698

Open Sesame

Veggie-minded, health-conscious 20-somethings fawn over truly wicked falafel and organic charbroiled chicken kabobs, dragging surprised partners and parents along for the ride. Combo plate will get... read more

211 Palos Verdes Blvd., Los Angeles 90277
310-375-4462

Gina Lee's Bistro

Despite being newcomers, this husband and wife team have established themselves as shining stars of the fusion world. Proof? Wasabi beurre blanc. Most affordable in the Riviera. Other must-haves on... read more

1810 E. Anaheim St., Los Angeles
562-591-7414

Siem Reap

Not quite as stunning as the temples of Ankor, but there does seem to be something sacred going on in this Chinese by-way-of-Cambodian diner. At the least, it is very cultural. Seafood hot pot brim... read more

2640 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
310-546-3299

Reed's

Tired of the same shopping mall restaurants, but need to combine meals with trips to Sav-On? Cali-freshness and French quality, with no chain aspirations, save the day. Filet mignon is stuffed on b... read more

1725 W. Carson St., Los Angeles
310-787-7344

Musha

No haole California rolls at this Japanese tapas-style gem with an unbecoming name. But sake bombs might be allowed. Torrance Izakaya—small plates with plenty of beer. Italian twist creates Axis of... read more

4663 Long Beach Blvd., Los Angeles
562-423-7327

Johnny Reb's

Whistle Dixie down to this old link in the J. Reb chain. Covered in peanut shells, beer buckets, inked-up skinheads and backwoods mementos from the reddest of all states. It won't rise again, but B... read more

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