Best Restaurants for People Watching in Hawthorne / Gardena

We had a great time ! Our server was wonderful and we appreciate the happy hour menu! 

Even on Xmas day, service was pleasant and efficient. Always enjoy food and margaritas 🍹

Zinc shade was very nice. We ate outdoors and they had high chair for 17 months baby with no charge! We will be back next Christmas. Service was excellent.

My family and I had an amazing Christmas Eve dinner at North Italia, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. The service was outstanding—our server, Blake, truly went above and beyond to make the evening feel special. The food was incredible! The bolognese was rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed—a definite highlight for me. My sister, who usually avoids pasta, absolutely loved the ricotta cavatelli. It was creamy, delicious, and a standout dish that surprised her in the best way. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and fantastic food made for a memorable evening. I would highly recommend North Italia for any special occasion or just a great meal out. We’ll definitely be back!

This was our first time trying Rock’n Fish. We went to the Manhattan Beach location and everything was on point from the food to the ambiance to the outstanding service. The food was great - we ordered the calamari, clam chowder and Oregon rockfish, which was a recommendation from our server. She was right - the rockfish was excellent along with everything else. We will back to Rock’n Fish when we are in the area.