15 Best American Restaurants in Cerritos

“This is the kind of place that lulls you in with cozy lodge vibes and then absolutely shows off once the food hits the table. The chicken pot pie is pure comfort food theater: golden, flaky crust on top, creamy savory filling underneath, and the kind of rich, soul-hugging warmth that makes you want to cancel your plans and commit to a life of carbohydrates. Then there’s the sea bass, which somehow manages to be elegant and comforting at the same time, perfectly tender and buttery with that clean, delicate flavor that makes you slow down for a second and pretend you have refined taste before going right back to demolishing it. Together, it’s the ultimate dinner plot twist: one dish says “wrap me in a blanket,” the other says “I summer in coastal Europe,” and somehow both work beautifully.“

“I grew up in Artesia and had Polly’s Pies every year for the Holidays“

“Speedy service despite how busy it was, and prompt and accurate service by our server, Joshua. We always have a lovely time when we come, everyone is always so friendly and fast.“

“Wow. Everything was good.“

“Very good service and great food“

“great food and serive!!“

“when we want a tasty meal, we come here. always delicious“

“I have been trying to get in severally times but fail due to overcrowded not taking reservations. Other than that, good restaurant for breakfast n lunch, closed at 2pm“

“Great little bistro to enjoy a quick bite before a show at the Cerritos performing arts center. The menu is a tad limited, so if you are in the mood for really good bar food, it hits the spot and the pours are liberal. Tip accordingly, don't be cheap!“

“Excellent. Food is amazing“

“I was visiting from Texas in Cali for a wedding and locals recommended Shipmates. Had a great time!“

“Stopped in for a snack. Was excited to see the chilli cheese fries came in 2 sizes. Small and Large. Perfect. Of course ordered a small. Chili was hot and tasty with well melted cheese. These were very good. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. Good job Fantastic Cafe!“

“I was blown away by the outstanding service and incredible food at this restaurant. The staff was genuinely kind and knew the menu inside out, making great recommendations for our wine and food pairings. The duck breast was cooked to perfection, and the tarte tatin was an absolute highlight. The ambiance was intimate and charming, with elegant French-style décor and soft, ambient music. This restaurant provides a fantastic, authentic French dining experience and is definitely worth visiting!“

“The food was amazing what I got was the bbq bacon smash burger and it was out of this world and the fries were perfectly seasoned and the cashier was nice and he asked if we were looking forward to the World Cup and asked about our day and the cook was nice and the atmosphere was good“

“Great Service by Norma employees very friendly and helpful. Restroom Clean an ambiance was great“