27 Best American Restaurants in Torrance

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

“Deliciosa comida, ambiente familiar personal amable“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“😀My first time at Stonefire everything was fantastic and Nick that works there was great and helpful.“

“Love ❤️ ito recommend Hof’s hut to friends thank you“

“I have an unreasonable amount of affection for Nordstrom restaurants. West or east coast, if there’s a Nordstrom restaurant somewhere near me, I’ve probably eaten there. I’ve had a Nordstrom card forever. I’m the audience for this place. So Bazille in Torrance isn’t getting judged against some imaginary standard. I’m judging it against a lot of Nordstrom meals. And the frustrating thing is that the food here is mostly very good.

The chicken tacos are probably the thing I’ve ordered most. Crispy shells, ground chicken, avocado, cheese, greens, that cilantro chipotle situation happening on top. When everything is right, they’re fantastic. The flavor combination just works. They can get a little sloppy, the chicken has occasionally been aggressively salty and they don’t travel particularly well. My most recent delivery arrived with the tacos already getting soggy despite ordering the aioli on the side. Still good. Just nowhere near what they are fresh at the restaurant.

The cilantro lime chicken salad is essentially the same universe dismantled onto a plate and it’s another favorite. The chicken here is surprisingly good across the menu. The chicken katsu is solid, the burger is excellent and the kids’ menu is legitimately useful if you’re eating with young children rather than treating them as an inconvenience somebody accidentally brought into the restaurant.

The tomato basil soup deserves its own mention because that thing survived delivery beautifully. Piping hot when it arrived and tasted exactly as it should. Even the fries are good. Just do yourself a favor and ask for them without the rosemary unless rosemary on french fries happens to be your thing.

Where Bazille loses me is service. It’s wildly inconsistent. I’ve had one server here repeatedly who is fantastic. Warm, attentive, remembers what the table needs, everything you want. Then I’ve had visits where getting basic things feels like filing paperwork with a municipal government.

The host stand might be my least favorite part of the restaurant. The physical setup itself is awkward. There’s this strange barrier/bar arrangement where you’re never entirely sure where you’re supposed to stand or whether anyone has acknowledged you. The welcome can range from genuinely friendly to complete indifference. For a Nordstrom restaurant, where hospitality is supposed to be part of the proposition, that inconsistency is particularly noticeable.

And apparently I’m not imagining the service issue. Other recent reviewers describe staff chatting among themselves, difficulty getting refills and forgotten requests. That’s pretty close to the inconsistency I’ve experienced myself. I can’t speak to some of the more dramatic complaints in the reviews because they didn’t happen to me and I’m only reviewing what I’ve experienced.

The room itself is pleasant, although the architecture is a little peculiar and depending on where you’re sitting, the California sun can absolutely cook you through the windows.

But here’s the simplest test. Will I come back? Absolutely. There are too many things on the menu I genuinely enjoy, the kids can eat here and when you get one of the good servers, Bazille reminds you why Nordstrom restaurants have been such an oddly reliable part of my life for so long.

Fix the front of house consistency, pay a little more attention to execution and this could easily be a five. Until then, it’s a very solid four.“

“The bacon avocado omelette is delightful, great service too! 😻“

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

“All 4 of us enjoyed a great breakfast with a fabulous waitress, Iman!!! She was attentive and so very friendly!!!“

“Love this location always has great service“

“The good variety of food, the craft beers, the good service from the waitresses and being in the Restaurant is super cozy, like being at home with family.“

“It was our first time here at the Melt. Elihu took the time to explain the menu and suggested some of his favorites. The steak sandwich was so good. The customer service was exceptional so we will definitely be returning. Thanks Elihu for the suggestion and see you next time.“

“The pastrami here was amazing....and don't get me started on how good the matzo ball soup was - wow!“

“very decent quality food at a very reasonable price“

“Great experience. Gives that local vibe that I love. Great selection of beers and food with multiple TVs for your viewing pleasure. Our server was great as well. I believe her name is Ashley. She had a friendly personality and I can see myself coming in asking for her next time.“

“Great service! The food was delicious and served hot and fresh. Homemade pie was being walked around for purchase; great way to sell delicious pie! The diner is cozy but there is outdoor seating as well. Super friendly staff, they get a lot of regulars which makes good for fun conversations.“

“Never had a bad meal or service!“

“Exited the freeway to use the restroom, and the places looked great, and the lady at the bar was very friendly, greeted me with smile and welcomed me, when I went for the ladies room as soon as I walked in. I didnt have time to stay and try the food, since I had flowers in car, but I appreciated the friendly attitude, even when I was not a client.“

“Fabulous prime rib and lobster. The restaurant is definitely a landmark with amazing food and service.“

“We stumbled upon this little café by chance while driving from the airport — and what a hidden gem it turned out to be! I honestly envy the office workers who get to have this place nearby every day.

It's a small café, but everything they serve is top-tier culinary art — the sandwiches, coffee, and salads are absolutely delicious. And the soups… just wow! We tried the pumpkin and broccoli soups — both incredibly tasty and nourishing. My 7-year-old son usually won’t touch broccoli, but he loved their broccoli soup and ate it with great pleasure.

We've only been there a couple of times over the past year, but it’s definitely on our list for every future trip to Los Angeles. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Incredible. Elegant. Delicious. Wonderful atmosphere.“

“Misto Caffe is a wonderful neighborhood gem. The food is always fresh and comforting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed lunch. You definitely can't leave without checking out the bakery case—the cakes and pastries are incredible. The staff is always welcoming and treats you like family.“

“Always a great experience at this restaurant and we just love our regular waitress in fact if she’s not there we wait to sit in her section Elizabeth is our favorite server, we’re not saying that we don’t like the others but she is our favorite and is very nice and knows what makes us comfortable extra napkins & coffee creamer etc. just the little things that make us feel comfortable she really is the best in our eyes“

“Thank You Very Much for the hospitality today at the Crenshaw Torrance IHOP definitely surpassed my expectations with Service, Food Quality and Atmosphere. Only recommendation is to use a different type of brand for orange juice with actual pulp. Thank You Again IHOP Team!!!
God Bless!!!
Jesus Christ Loves You!!!“

“The grilled chicken salad 🥗 was so good 😊“

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“Friendly staff. Went out of way to assist people. I also saw the team leader or manager working with his team and he was respectful and motivational with them. A big Beal for me.

Vegetarian options: Yes a stuffed mushroom burger and a veggie burger

Dietary restrictions: Let th know up front. Very willing to accommodate. I’m a vegetarian so I get it.

Parking: It’s a mall so easy parking

Kid-friendliness: Mall great for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Mall food court very accessible“