New American Restaurants near Gardena, CA

“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.“

“es muy bueno y muy limpio todo fresco y me costa porque yo trabajo a hi y me fascina ser del personal the pan“

“Still the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. My favorite is the polish sausage one. It's got some spice to it. Loved the food from this place since I was a kid. They also have delicious chilli cheese fries and burgers. Oh and they take card now :) they just don't accept EBT.“

“Sylvia ( bartender) is the business! She's the epitome of customer ( client) services. Sylvia always makes us as clients feel welcome and she knows our preferences, as the moment I walk in she is already pouring my favorite spirit and ordering my favorite dish! That's what I call quality assurance. Mel is good too! After that the cocktail servers suck!“

“I love their beyond burguers😋...“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“I came across Playa Provisions when in town for business. It was a short Uber from the airport, so I figured I'd give it a try. This place is an absolute gem! It is a unique setup that has everything you'd possibly need from morning until late at night: Cafe in the front for coffee and fresh baked good, as well as full breakfast menu. Later in the heat of the afternoon, take a break from the beach (right across the street) and enjoy hand scooped specialty ice cream cones and shakes. Oh look, it's dinner time... and Playa Provisions opens their dining room and bar, some of the best, most relaxed ambience you'll find for miles around. But don't let the casual setting fool you, this is some incredible, elevated cuisine. Chef owners Nick and Brooke (who you might recognize) crafted a menu that's I've been eating my way through, and have yet to find a dish that's not delicious. You've been eating and drinking all day, and are exhausted? Don't leave yet! Wander into the back 'secret' whiskey bar, (Grain Whiskey Bar) and enjoy hand crafted cocktails from award winning bartenders (no, literally), in a gorgeous wood laden atmosphere. I consider myself a foodie, and try as many different restaurants and cuisines as I can. And yet, Playa Provisions remains my favorite restaurant in LA (and that's saying something, considering the amazing places in LA). Run, don't walk, to Playa Provisions. You'll thank me.“

“Had the best tortilla soup ever! And Chef Steven Lutz circulating through the restaurant to say hi and assure everyone having great food and service was a treat. Don’t miss the baked goods like banana cream pie. Amazing! Very pleased and will be back again!“

“Good quality food. Healthy options. Great service. My favorite is the braised beef and mushroom with mashed potatoes. The mango tart is amazing.“

“We had excellent food and service from Kenni!“

“Warm, hands on and personalized service. A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant…Food Made from Scratch, fresh, unique, different, and affordable. Highly recommended! The red onion focaccia bread with herb and Parmesan butter, added Burrata - best- seller, a must. The 3 day brined smoked fried chicken-different taste, with soy and Chiles, a must!!!The Peruvian pork belly with sweet potato , Criolla and crispy quinoa , love it! And the Grilled NY steak with green garlic chimichurri, chorizo aioli and pommes pont neuf, thick cut fries…my son prefers over the fried chicken.“

“The food is absolutely brilliant, the parking is okay, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great“

“Went for special holiday meal. Food was delicious. Probably the tastiest chopped chicken liver I've ever tasted. Fabulous brisket, potato pancakes, noodle kugel. Service was extremely good. The server helped make the evening fun. Terrific cocktails helped too. Will eagerly come back to the restaurant for brunch and dinner.“

“Great food and service (Amanda did a great job), I love their double r 20 oz cowboy’s rib eye and I like the ambiance it is very cozy.“

“I enjoyed the food, decor, and service. If you want a quiet place to dine though, this isn't it..“

“The food and environment!“

“thoroughly enjoyed this place!!“

“Fast, friendly service. Fresh, delicious dishes. What’s not to love?“

“Always satisfied with the freshest ingredients ‼️❤️“

“Overall a nice stay: friendly staff, nice updated facilities, free ♿️ valet👌-3 to 4 blocks from beach. Very expensive at $500 per night, used the 2 $10 free tickets at bar for 2 drinks and still owed $8.36. This was the host hotel and stayed 2 nights Fri/Sat July 22-23, 2022, with hamburger & soup in room, total $1100. T.“

“Outstanding food and great staff! I wish I lived in Torrance 😂😂😂⚡️❤️“

“I swear this is the best food I’ve ever eaten at any restaurant I usually don’t like restaurant food but this place is A1 gravy and the waiter ms ROIX is the best in the building..definitely recommend going there can’t wait till next time THANKS ROIX“

“Dined here this evening. We enjoyed some Cocktails to start then ordered Beef Tartare, Shrimp with Veg and Roasted Carrots. Entrees varied from Pasta to Ribeye steak and Burger. All delicious. The Carbonara needed more bacon but that was the only issue. Desserts were great. The Espresso wasn’t hot enough for my guest but overall we enjoyed the evening celebrating a birthday. Will recommend to my friends for sure. Would recommend a reservation as it was very busy by the time we left at 6.30 pm“

“Never had a bad meal or service!“

“Muy bonito restaurante muy buena atención y exquisita comida“

“Incredible. Elegant. Delicious. Wonderful atmosphere.“

“Had a fantastic dinner tonight with a buddy of mine, (sorry forgot to take pics) I had the house cheesesteak, he had a couple of burgers, food was cooked just right. Our waitress sunny was awesome, always refilling our cokes & iced teas, checking to make sure we were always gd. Thank u sunny!! Affordable, great vibes, couldn't ask for more. Def worthwhile to check out.“

“Taya was an absolute gem! busy as hell Steelers Takeover got served and kept us served the whole time! thanks Taya! food was great spirits were better!“

“Still takeout due to the pandemic. Order on tock.“

“The best shrimp n grits I've ever had.“

“Great service from Leon. I recommend it. Never had a bad experience there.“

“Delicious, a wonderful experience and loved the waitress!“

“Had the Thai bowl... YUM!“

“Everything great“

“Our server Gabriel was amazing. Very attentive. The surf and turf and. the Bronzino were delicious. We had a wonderful evening. The only thing that I would add is that it's so appreciated that there are so many gluten-free options, but perhaps consider having a dessert available that is tasty and gluten-free.“

“food and drinks were so good!“

“To John Hansen, My wife and I would like to thank you for such a lovely evening. Chez Bacchus represents the “True Expression of a Dining Experience”. Starting with the welcoming staff at the entrance. John, your hospitality is the beginning of the joyful experience. The restaurant is so elegant. We enjoyed the vaulted ceilings with wood beams. We enjoyed the large window at the kitchen area so you can see the Chefs at work. We got to sit next to the impressive wine rack display. The restaurant’s ambiance wouldn’t be complete without the soft background music. Our waiter, Issac, was a delight. He provided us with his expertise in choosing our wines, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It was a pleasure to meet to give special thanks to the Chef, Danny Le and Su Chef, Donald. Their expertise is why we had an amazing and delicious dinner.“

“The Tuna appitizer is most likely the best I have ever eaten in my 60 years on the planet. I spend a lot of days off shore sports fishing on the East Coast and know yellow fin well. Great job!! I came back again the next night!! The staff is just as great and Jordan will not steer you wrong.“

“The fish bar is in a great location the bartender Rose makes amazing drinks she friendly & attentive. She knows you by name. The food was great atmosphere is relaxed all the staff treats you like family. Highly recommend!“

“Simply Bellisimo. Perfection.“

“Always great service and great food“

“Excellent Fresh Organic Options“

“Shawn made our dinner so special! He took great care of us, and allowed us to sip, graze, and languish for a really special friendship dining date for my birthday. The food was amazing! Cocktails were on point. Service was supreme! Thanks Shawn, H&P“

“Been coming to North End since 2010. Best gem of the south bay. Some favorites from the lunch menu are the Manhattan, el guapo, Alicia, bolsa chica. The cobb salad. We also get fuego burger or the Jimmy salad. Get the breakfast potatoes too. Pretty awesome place and is right by the strand. My order lately is Bolsa Chica sandwich or old Cobb salad.“

“Best Burgers Ever!! Great Bartenders too!“

“Great asian fusion food. Awesome for happy hour!!“

“Great place and a fun place to be“

“I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting the food to be this exceptional. And that is because sometimes chain establishments are not great. However, Camille suggested a couple of dishes for us and they did not disappoint and in fact I would’ve licked the plates if it was publicly appropriate. I highly recommend the biscuits and gravy and short rib hash!!!!! Omg so delicious!! I can’t wait to come back for more!!!“

“Our second time being there. Truly amazing experience. Food is absolutely outstanding, dessert is not as impressive. Typical pricing for testing menu is worth it BUT charging twice as much for ALMOST the same food and charging twice as much for valentine evening was not justified.“

“Great price point, generous portions, cool atmosphere… breakfast all day! What is there not to love? In the heart of USC, so a place that is friendly to the college students is important for the area. Parking sort of is a hit or miss, so if you’re able to walk, or park blocks away, that’s recommended. Enjoyed the French Toast combo and the Combo 1 w/ Pancakes! Iced coffee was SUBLIME. Cannot wait to come back.“