Local Kitchen
1321 Sartori Ave, Torrance
(424) 337-1321
Customers' Favorites
Dudes Ale Battered Fish & Chips
American Tavern Bloody Mary
Haunted Nachos with Steak
Dave's BBQ Meatloaf Tower
Bad Axe Brussel Sprout
American Tavern Burger
Brux Chicken & Waffles
Shrimp Tacos El Golfo
Burger and Tater Tots
Tavern Irish Nachos
Starters
BBQ Sliders
Tavern Irish Nachos
THE best tater tots fried crisp and topped with melted cheddar, pico, salsa, sour cream, avocado cream, Siracha crema, and guacamole
Wichita Sliders
A tribute to the classic with cheddar cheese, ketchup, grilled onions, and fresh baked buns
Mozzarella Sticks
6 House Made Italian breaded mozzarella sticks served with our signature marinara sauce for dipping.
Haunted Nachos
Thick cut tortilla chips covered with cantina beans, melted cheddar, and short pepper cheese. Topped with grilled jalapeño, roasted tomato salsa, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and guacamole... Scary good!
Wyatts Wings
Double fried crisp and tossed in Local Kitchen buffalo sauce with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Tomato Bisque Bowl
Spinach and Cheese Dip
Made in house daily. Fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, four blended cheeses, served with our thick tortilla chips and salsa
Bad Axe Brussel Sprout
Charred with applewood smoked bacon and glazed with a balsamic maple reduction.
Diablo Huevos
Lightly fried with Jalapeño and white cheddar cheese.
Tomato Bisque Cup
Giant Pretzel W Cheese
Guacamole
Made four times daily. Avocado, lime, onion, cilantro, and fire roasted tomato salsa. Served with thick cut chips.
Chips and Salsa
Kendalls Calamari
Dusted with seasoned panko and fried crisp. Served with our house made Marinara and Sriracha Aioli
BBQ Wings
Slow roasted bone in chicken tossed in our house made chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with fried onion strings and ranch dressing.
Salads/Greens
Sartori Caesar
Crisp romaine hearts tossed with parmesan, sourdough croutons, and house made caesar dressing
Memphis Yardbird
Buttermilk herb fried chicken, red onion, glazed pecans, Brussel sprouts, kale, and romaine hearts tossed in Local Kitchen ranch dressing
Newport Wedge
Crisp iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato, and Stella blue cheese crumbles
Blackened Salmon Salad
Local Kitchen Cobb
Roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, Stella blue cheese crumbles, and chopped egg. All tossed with romaine hearts and your choice of dressing
Strawberry Blue Salad
Fresh strawberries, apples, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, blue cheese crumbles, spinach, kale, and baby greens tossed in Local Kitchen balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken Salad
Chipotle BBQ chicken, fresh grilled sweet corn, tomato, onion, and white cheddar. All tossed with white cheddar cheese and our chipotle ranch dressing and topped with our Awesome onion rings
Soup and Salad
Alissa's Shrimp Salad
Mixed baby greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, green apples, bread bites and sautéed jumbo shrimp, tossed in house balsamic vinaigrette
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, green onion, slivered almonds, crisp won tons, bean sprouts, and orange tossed in our house made Asian dressing
Little Locals
Lil Mac and Cheese
Spiral pasta in a rich creamy four cheese sauce
Lil Pasta
Spiral pasta tossed in house made marinara or butter and parmesan cheese.
Little Local Burger
Served on a brioche bun with melted cheddar cheese and served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink
Lil Corn Dog
Sweet golden brown " corny dog" served with fries or fresh fruit, and a drink
Chicken Finger
Tender chicken breaded and fried golden brown. Served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled white bread with melted American cheese served with fries, fresh fruit and a drink
Pasta
Tavern Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta covered with creamy mozzarella, Romano, and cheddar, topped with herb bread crumbs and our signature garlic cheese toast.
Sausage and Ricotta Pasta
Local Kitchen marinara, sweet Italian sausage, parmesan, Romano, mozzarella, and seasoned sausage ricotta cheese. Served with our signature garlic cheese toast
Jorge Shrimp Pasta
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with fresh herbs, spinach, artichoke, rigatoni pasta and four cheese cream sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Hearty Local Kitchen beef bolognese tossed with pappardelle pasta and shaved parmesan. Served with our signature garlic cheese toast
Shrimp Pasta Marinara
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with fresh herbs, rigatoni pasta, and our house made marinara sauce. Topped with fresh parmesan and served with garlic bread
Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
Blackened jumbo shrimp and chicken breast sauteed with fresh herbs, spinach, artichoke, rigatoni pasta, and parmesan cream sauce. Served with garlic bread
Local Plates
Chicken Parmesan
Parmesan herb crusted chicken covered with melted mozzarella and Romano with creamy basil marinara pappardelle
Herb Chicken
Two organic chicken breasts cooked in a cast iron skillet with butter, lemon, garlic, shallots, and rosemary. Served with Local mashed potatoes and arugula salad
Meat Loaf Tower
BBQ meatloaf piled almost as high as Dave's mountain on our signature garlic cheese toast. Topped with Local Mashed Potatoes, BBQ Au Jus, and crispy onion strings
Chicken & Waffles
Crispy buttermilk-herb fried chicken on the best waffle ever. Served with sriracha maple syrup and fresh rosemary
Sea Bass
Grilled panko crusted sea bass topped with fresh Mediterranean salsa. Served with Local Mashed Potatoes, arugula salad, and charred lemon
Shrimp Tacos
Crisp panko dusted shrimp, fried golden and folded in warm corn tortillas with citrus slaw, avocado, tomato, cilantro, and signature taco sauce. Served with chips, salsa, and our cantina beans
Fish Tacos
Dude's fish folded in warm corn tortillas with citrus slaw, sriracha cream, cilantro, and avocado. Served with chips, salsa, and our cantina beans
Fried Chicken Tacos
New Orleans Shrimp
A house favorite! Grilled jumbo shrimp laced with applewood bacon and Cajun spices. Served on a bed of brown rice with steamed broccolini and charred lemon
Flat Iron Steak
Aged Prime Flat iron grilled and served with Local Mashed Potatoes and charred asparagus
Blackened Salmon
Mahi Mahi Mediterranean
Fresh mahi mahi pan seared and topped with Roma tomato, garlic, shallots, fresh basil, balsamic reduction, and charred lemon. Served with brown rice and broccolini
Pan Seared Salmon
Fish and Chips
Dude's ale battered cod with citrus slaw, fries, and home made tartar sauce
Steak Tacos
TEN Shrimp
Our top secret version of Drunken Shrimp in a garlic butter ale sauce. Topped with fresh arugula and charred lemon
Serge's Chicken
Parmesan herb crusted chicken topped with fresh Mediterranean Salsa and served with Local mashed potatoes and arugula salad
Crispy Chicken Bellagio
Chicken breast lightly breaded and Sauteed to a crisp golden brown. Served with grilled lemon, parmesan cream sauce, Local mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Baja Fish Tacos
Handhelds
Abe's Epic Dog
Classic Chicago style footlong dog with mustard, onions, and sweet relish on a fresh baked hot dog roll
Drive Thru Burger
Double patties, double cheddar, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house made 1000 island on a fresh baked brioche bun
Tri Tip Au Jus
Santa Maria Tri-tip sliced thin and piled high with thick cheddar, sweet onion, and creamy horseradish on a fresh baked rustic roll with herb au jus for dipping
Elwood Burger
Stella blue cheese crumbles, arugula, sweet onion, oven roasted tomato, and chipotle aioli served on a fresh baked brioche bun
Sartori BLT
Thick applewood smoked bacon, crisp Boston lettuce, seasoned fried green tomatoes, chipotle aioli and mayo on a fresh baked rustic ciabatta
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced ribeye steak, sweet onion, and cherry peppers grilled with mozzarella cheese on a fresh baked soft Philly roll
BBQ Chophouse Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, double cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, mayo, onion rings and Boston Lettuce on a fresh baked Brioche bun
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken tossed in Local Kitchen buffalo sauce with Boston lettuce, tomato, and Stella clue cheese crumbles. Served on a fresh baked brioche bun
Patty Melt
Double Patty, grilled onions, double cheddar, and house made 1000 island on grilled parmesan rye bread
Kansas City BBQ Sand
Santa Maria tri tip slow roasted in house, shaved thin, and smothered in our signature bbq sauce. Served on a ciabatta roll with cheddar cheese and fried onion strings
Impossible Burger
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Parmesan herb crusted chicken covered with melted mozzarella, parmesanand house made marinara.Served on Cheesy Ciabatta Bread.
Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and garlic-herb mustard aioli on a fresh baked brioche bun
Tavern Burger
Classic style with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, pickles, and mayo served on a fresh baked brioche bun
Union Club
Fresh oven roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, Boston lettuce, tomato, mayo, and chipotle aioli on toasted sourdough bread
BIG Grilled Cheese
Marilyns Crispy Fish Sand
Fresh panko crusted Mahi Mahi, citrus Cole slaw, fresh tomato, and siracha tartar sauce. Served on a brioche bun with choice of side
Bistro Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, sauteed mushrooms and onions, melted swiss cheese and arugula. Served on our brioche bun
Dessert
Chocolate Chunk Skillet
Rich chocolate chunk cookie dough soft baked in a skillet. Topped with vanilla bean ice cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate sauce
Strawberry Pound Cake
Fresh made sweet waffle covered with strawberries, blueberries, and vanilla bean ice cream
Snookerdoodle Cookie
Fresh baked sugar cookie sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Topped with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce
Sides
Side Caesar
Side Tots
Garlic Bread
Side Salad
Side Mashed POT
Side Fries
Side Broccolini
Side Onion Rings
PINT Ranch
Side Chicken Breast
Side Burger Patty
Side Rice
Side Asparagus
Sweet Potato Fries
Side Coleslaw
Side Fruit
Side Bacon
NA Beverages
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Apple Juice
The Latrobe
Coffee
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Milk
Pellegrino Still
Pellegrino Sparkling
Hot Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Stir Fry Bowls
Stir Fry Chicken
Fresh seasonal vegetables, bean sprouts, rice, our signature stir fry sauce, and seared chicken breast
Stir Fry Shrimp
Fresh seasonal vegetables, bean sprouts, rice, our signature stir fry sauce and topped with 8 pan seared jumbo shrimp
Stir Fry Salmon
Fresh seasonal vegetables, bean sprouts, rice, our signature stir fry sauce, and topped with Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
Stir Fry Steak
Fresh seasonal vegetables, bean sprouts, rice, our signature stir fry sauce, and topped with our ten ounce flatiron steak
Breakfast Entrees
Tavern Breakfast Burrito
Huge flour tortilla filled with tater tots, cheddar cheese, roasted tomato salsa, pico de gallo, scrambled eggs, bacon and cilantro. Served with hash browns and cheese sauce for dipping.
Breakfast BLT
Thick applewood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, crisp Boston lettuce, seasoned fried green tomatoes, chipotle aioli, and mayo on rustic ciabatta. Served with hash browns.
Eggs, Any Style, Hash Brown Potatoes, with Toast
Your choice of eggs with hash browns and toast and the option to add applewood smoked bacon or thinly sliced grilled honey ham.
Cheesy Eggs & Avocado Toast
Scambled eggs, cheddar, jack, sea salt, red pepper flakes, crushed avocado, candied pecans and fresh tomato on grilled ciabatta bread, choice of hash browns or fresh fruit.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Warm Flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeño, applewood smoked bacon, cilantro, and roasted tomato salsa. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and Local Hash Browns
Breakfast Tacos
3 flour tortillas filled with applewood bacon, scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, tater tots, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Served with roasted tomato salsa, black beans, and warm tortilla chips
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, bacon, honey ham, grilled tomato, cheddar cheese and mayo piled high on grilled ciabatta bread. Served with hash browns and house-made cheese sauce.
Greek Yogurt and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Joe's Scramble
Seasoned ground beef, fresh spinach, grilled onion, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese served on a bed of hash browns.
Steak and Eggs
Grilled flatiron steak and two eggs any style. Served with hash browns, and herb au jus.
Meat Lovers Scramble
Applewood bacon, Italian sausage, grilled ham, scrambled eggs, grilled onion and tomato. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes and topped with cheese sauce.
Tavern Monte Cristo
Our Awesome French toast grilled crisp and stuffed with grilled Ham, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and raspberry jam. Topped with powdered sugar and served with breakfast potatoes
Breakfast NACHOS
Fried Flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, pico de gallo, applewood bacon, grilled jalapeno, cilantro, avocado crema and siracha crema
Brunch Combo
Sides
Side Eggs
Side Toast
Side Hash Brown
Side Bacon
Side Sausage
Little Locals
KIDS Pancakes
Two buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup and a drink.
KIDS French Toast
Served with maple syrup and powdered sugar with a drink.
KIDS Bacon & Eggs
Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon and a drink.
Grilled Cheese American
Grilled white bread with melted American cheese served with fries or fresh fruit and drink.
Lil Mac & Cheese
Spiral pasta in a rich creamy four-cheese sauce and a drink.
Little Local Burger
Served on a brioche bun with melted served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink.
Lil Ripper Corny Dog
Sweet golden brown "corny dog" served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink.
Chicken Fingers
Tender chicken breaded and fried golden brown and served with fries or fresh fruit and a drink.
The Lil Pasta
Spiral pasta tossed in marinara or butter and parmesan with a drink.
Pancakes, Waffles/ French Toast
Stack of Pancakes
Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes. Choice to add strawberries and/ or blueberries.
French Toast
Thick slices of our brioche bread topped with caramel, cinnamon, powdered sugar and served with warm maple syrup.
Belgian Waffle
Belgian Waffle with warm maple syrup. Choice to add strawberries and/or blueberries.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
NA Beverages
Soda
Lemonade
The Latrobe
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Pellegrino Sparkling
Pellegrino Still
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Recent Reviews
Great Resturant! The food was super tasty, and the service was amazing. The staff were really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. You can tell they really care about their customers. Definitely coming back again soon!
November 2025
The food is delicious and the service is always great. The only drawback is that this place is very popular and gets incredibly busy in Friday nights. Best beer and food selection in New Downtown Torrance area.
November 2025
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Atmosphere: walking in I could already smell the warmth and nostalgia of having a home-like experience. The main dining room is reminiscent of a large living room with built-in bookshelves with various decor. Numerous TV with sports on the screens. I felt like I was sitting in my living room with a full bar in the distance.
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