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The Steak Library, Lomita, CA

The Steak Library

4.7
4.7
80 Reviews
$50 and over
Meat

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
The Steak Library is a steakhouse run by a long-standing meat dealer with over 23 years of experience. Founder Kengo has been supplying the highest quality meat to restaurants throughout the US for many years. With a passion for meat and a professional eye, Kengo has partnered with numerous carefully selected ranches. His goal was to increase people’s smiles by offering the best meat possible. At The Steak Library, you can enjoy the highest quality Japanese beef, carefully selected Black Angus beef, and Australian beef chosen by the discerning eye of a meat dealer. The restaurant’s interior is a modern space full of luxury, perfect for special occasions or dates. The chef is a meat specialist who charms customers with cooking techniques that bring out the maximum flavor of the meat. In addition, the staff strives to provide the best hospitality to customers and make their time comfortable. The Steak Library will continue to pursue the best meat to see the smiles of our customers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Meat, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (424) 263-5373
  • Website
    https://www.steakslibrary.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

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What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Food

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Service

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Best Ambiance

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Great for fine wines

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Romantic

  • Long Beach / Catalina

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Steak Library delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the superb steaks, exquisite filet mignon, and delectable desserts. The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for celebrations. Despite some pricing concerns, most diners find the quality worth it and highly recommend this hidden gem.

80 Reviews

  1. Michel

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was a great one. We went for our anniversary as we recently moved nearby. We were greeted and taken to a special table for us. The food was pretty amazing. The Ceasar salad done from scratch was delicious and our steaks cooked perfectly. I am definitely coming back.

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  2. Portia

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best steak meals I have ever had. The steak was expertly prepared and perfectly seasoned. The onion sauce was exquisite! The lobster bisque and seafood chowder were great. Both were very fresh with generous portions of seafood. The service was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to go back.

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  3. Favio

    Orange County

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice upscale dining with great steak options. The service was great from the host, bartender and servers. My wife had the 8oz Filet, and I had the 12oz New York. Mine was good, but my wife's filet was better. Had the mushrooms and mash potatoes for our sides and they were good. Mushrooms were a bit salty though. But overall a great first visit. Will definitely return and try the Wagyu cuts next time.

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  4. Edward

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at steak library for our 16th anniversary. We appreciate the intimate ambiance, professionalism of the servers, and great quality of the food.

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  5. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful experience. First time going to this place. The food was amazing and delicious. Very flavorful with some unique options. The service was great and attentive and the ambience was relaxing and pleasant.

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  6. Gretchen

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting new place, still trying to get some kinks out of operations. This is a Japanese steak house specializing in Japanese beef and cooking styles, it is not an American steak house. Food is good, but since it’s all imported from Japan very expensive.

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  7. Kim

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Steak Library was incredible! The food was excellent, service was impeccable and the dessert was delicious. Wonderful restaurant. We can’t wait for our next visit.

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  8. kengo

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family is already a regular customer. Great service, food and atmosphere!

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  9. Erin

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time visiting and both times have been phenomenal. The food, ambience, and service are incredible. Really enjoy this place.

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  10. Alison

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant experience ever! Everything was excellent.

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The Steak Library is rated 4.7 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Steak Library

1937 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Pedro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Meat, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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