Turquoise Restaurant

Turquoise is a special little spot in the heart of Redondo Beach. The owner is incredibly kind, welcoming, and pours his heart in to every dish. Food is healthy and consistently delicious even worth the simple, healthy ingredients. It’s become our family’s fall-back place when life gets busy and we want something we know will be good for us. We feel so lucky to have this little restaurant so close to us. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Turquoise Restaurant is my favorite place to eat. The food is always amazing. The chicken kabobs were delicious and the fish. The salad and the hummus were great. So is the spinach dip and vegetables. Do yourself a favor and order the Lentil Soup. It was the Best I ever had and I could have it daily. To top every thing off the owner is awesome. The service is excellent. I eat there a lot with my husband and bring my friends to enjoy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob, Greek Salad, Soup, Spinach Dip, Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Organic Lentil Soup, Roasted Vegetables, Wild Salmon, Chicken Kabob Panini, Turquoise Hummus

Really enjoyed the food. Started the meal with Baba ghanoush. They make lovely pitta which is warmed up. The pita has soft pieces and crunchy pieces. It was a very nice surprise and a play on texture. Baba ghanoush came along with some spicy oily peppers that gave the right boost to the dish. If you love smokey flavor and eggplants make sure to try this one! The chicken kabob panini did not disappoint. Chicken was flavourful, not dried, just right! Must love olives! I also tried their hibiscus ice tea which was perfect. I pointed out they missed my drink on the bill and they didn't add it back which was a nice gesture.

Be patient and come with an expectation of a slower service as you are likely to face it. The beach is only a few mins from the restaurant. A great place to go for a walk after your meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob Panini

Amazing lunch at Turquoise today. Per usual, everything was amazing. We sat outside today. Beautiful view of Catalina Ave. Food was a 10/10. The beef and chicken kabob were so juicy. Service was incredible. Can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Koubideh Kabob Two Skewers

Amazing restaurant! Everything was soooo delicious. The owner came to our table and in true hospitality told us about the ingredients. No seed oils, no food coloring, farmfresh food and you can taste that in every bite. 10/10 recommend! Also great to sit outside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is exceptional here. What elevates this restaurant besides the delectable food is the excellent service and warmth provided by the owner. He took his time to speak to us and was quite attentive.

We ordered the baba ghanoush, wild salmon, and chicken kabob. All were delicious! The owner offered us to try their hummus since we haven't had it before, and it honestly exceeded all expectations! I loved the bits of pomegranate garnishing the hummus since it added depth to the flavor profile with a tang of sweetness.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a wonderful experience at Turquoise restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly prepared.

The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made our visit even more special. You can really feel the care and passion behind this small business.

Highly recommend! We will definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup, Koubideh Kabob Two Skewers, Lamb Kabob, Koubideh Kabob

Great vibe, welcoming staff, great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Koubideh Kabob Two Skewers, Lamb Kabob, Koubideh Kabob

I was at this restaurant for an afternoon gathering with friends. Unforgettable experience: the home-made food, the service, the setting. We finished with a walk towards the ocean admiring the sunset. Perfect for any event.

Recommended dishes: Koubideh Kabob Two Skewers, Lamb Kabob, Koubideh Kabob, Persian Ice Cream

Excellent little Greek/Persian fusion restaurant in the heart of Redondo Beach. Very clean and very friendly staff. The owner is very proud of his food and it shows. The baba ganoush is a must have. If I lived closer I would eat here all the time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Today we visited Turquoise Restaurant in Redondo Beach with out-of-state guests visiting California, expecting a professional and hospitable dining experience. Unfortunately, the visit was disappointing from the moment we arrived.
As has occurred on prior visits, a male server as usual at the entrance immediately asked whether we had a reservation and stated that the restaurant was “busy,” despite place being largely empty. After I requested walk-in seating we were directed to outdoor seating, which we accepted without issue.
After being seated, the same server came to our table to take our order. When one of our guests attempted to order a main course after we had ordered appetizers, the server responded in a condescending and dismissive manner, stating, “I’m confused are we ordering appetizers or main?” The tone was inappropriate, unprofessional, and unnecessary. To avoid an uncomfortable situation for our guests, I chose not to address the behavior at the table.
The food itself was underwhelming. The chicken wrap did not meet reasonable expectations for quality or preparation and I had two hard avocado stem caps almost damaging my teeth. Although unsatisfactory, no complaint was made during the meal to keep our experience enjoyable.
At the end of the dining experience, we ordered Persian tea. Two teapots were delivered without sugar or any traditional accompaniments, such as sugar cubes or baklava or any alternatives. Upon inquiry, I was curtly informed that sugar cubes were “not available”!! and I was handed stevia instead, which is not customary for Persian tea service. Only after returning to counter I was able to order the baklava, which was ultimately provided. However, the same server clearly implied that the items were being ordered and therefore not complimentary, which was never my intention.
The most concerning aspect of this visit was not a single error, but a consistent pattern of dismissive behavior, poor communication, and lack of basic hospitality by the same staff member throughout the experience. The interactions demonstrated a clear absence of customer-service standards, emotional awareness, and respect toward guests. This behavior has been repeated across multiple visits.
I am personally familiar with the owner and regard him as a respectable individual with a long-standing family background in the restaurant business. It is therefore especially disappointing that front-of-house conduct reflects so poorly on the establishment.
It is unfortunate to leave a negative review; however, after repeated attempts to support this local business, this experience represents the final deciding factor in my decision to discontinue dining at this location.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

The owner made our visit truly special with his warmth and hospitality toward our toddler. My daughter loved eating here, which alone would bring us back, but the food stands on its own merits.
Everything is organic and the quality is exceptional. You can taste the difference in every dish. The ingredients are clearly thoughtfully sourced and prepared with care.
The menu has serious range. From fresh homemade yogurt and hummus to kebabs, everything we tried was excellent.
This is the kind of neighborhood restaurant that works for any occasion. Highly recommend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Koubideh Kabob Two Skewers, Kale Salad

Turquoise is my favorite Redondo Beach restaurant. I always feel so welcomed, I always eat very well and I always come out of there happy. The restaurant owner and his staff always do such a great job!!! I also love eating in the beautiful outside patio. Thank you Turquoise !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup, Lamb Kabob

Had the pleasure of enjoying a nice lunch here. Ordered the kale salad which was vibrant and decadent and the taste lived up to the visual. Ordered the chicken kabob and koobideh and must say it was one of the most juicy and flavorful chicken dishes I have the pleasure to taste. The koobideh also was seasoned well and cooked to the right temperature. I definitely recommend in here if you are in the area to enjoy a healthy clean meal with excellent ingredients

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the most delicious lunch here. The food was organic and fresh.I can't wait to go back and try other things from the menu. The waitress was so friendly. Service was quick and I didn't find it expensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob, Soup, Lamb Kabob, Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Persian Ice Cream