Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Beach Cities

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Beach Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bazille - Nordstrom Del Amo

4.9

4.9 (559)

$30 and under

American

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (310) 750-1610 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

Top review

Lynn

Dined 5 days ago

Love to go to Bazille for great meals with quality food. I especially like the salmon with Israeli couscous and the lemon ricotta cookies.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Baran’s 2239

4.9

4.9 (1391)

$31 to $50

American

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Baran’s 2239 is committed to serve exceptional food in a casual atmosphere. The idea formed when brothers Jason and Jonathan Baran linked up with long time friend and chef Tyler Gugliotta. Hours of prep and creativity go into every single dish, using only fresh and homemade ingredients. Baran’s 2239 has over 40 craft beers and extensive wine list. Recognized on Michelin's Bib Gourmand 2018 list

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JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Baran’s continues to be a great restaurant World class

Georgia's Lounge

4.9

4.9 (226)

$31 to $50

Lounge

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

A sophisticated, sleek lounge where the bartenders remember your name. The eclectic tapas menu offers comforting bar bites and rich treats to satisfy those late-night munchies. The cocktail program features classic and uniquely crafted cocktails from fresh, local ingredients. Expect local craft Beers and spirits to challenge the more adventurous drinkers. We have extra parking available every night from 6 pm -12:30 am. Look for the parking lot across the street from Georgia's Lounge, entrance via Huntington Lane at 1444 Aviation Blvd.

Top review

Zoe

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Georgia's is a treasure. The staff are warm and informative, the drinks are well crafted, and the outdoor area with firepits is lovely even on a cooler evening.

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Experience

Georgia's New Year's Eve Celebration

Experience

Cheers To You!

Two Hommés

4.9

4.9 (150)

$30 and under

Soul food

Inglewood

About the restaurant

Two Hommès is an Afro-Centric Eatery created by life long friends Marcus Yaw & Abdoulaye Balde
Located in Inglewood, CA

Top review

KimberlyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As usual, Two Hommes was wonderful and the new decor and cocktail menu was lovely. Definitely coming back again and again and again…

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Popular dish

Garlic Noodle

Popular dish

Honey Berbere Chicken Bites

zinc@shade

4.8

4.8 (273)

$31 to $50

Californian

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.

Join us for our Lunch Combo $16.95 - Monday - Friday
1/2 Sandwich & Soup or Salad Special
choice of Peruvian soup, tomato soup or mixed green salad and
Turkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Pesto Panini or Hot Pastrami Sandwich

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PaulaVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

We had a nice afternoon lunch at Shade. Service was attentive and the food was delicious.

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Experience

Christmas Feast

Experience

Moonlit Memories - New Year’s Eve Chef Dinner

Experience

Shade Hour

Nomad Eatery

4.7

4.7 (271)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

El Segundo

About the restaurant

Nomad is serving our signature Thanksgiving, roasting thighs and breasts separately to ensure it's a perfectly cooked Turkey, with natural gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, vegetable side dishes, and dessert, for a grand Thanksgiving meal. $75 per person, plus drinks, tax and gratuity.

What began thirty years ago, as a four month traveling trip, culminated in what is today, a menu designed to take you to many cultures -- the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Latin America -- tied together by what a meandering, somewhat adventurous backpacker -- a Nomad -- would want to eat.

Nomad Eatery celebrates vibrant dishes found all over these regions, respecting the indigenous flavors, and doing it all in a modern way.

Nomad includes a full bar, inventive cocktails, curated wine list, and features abundant seating including a fireplace and heated outdoor dining area.

Free self parking is available on the adjacent parking structure.

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Mihai

Dined 3 days ago

Food, service and concept are outstanding. The food is refined and flavorful, and the selection is just right. Same goes for the drinks: not extensive but top notch quality and just the right sorts. The concept is beautiful, tasteful, really nice and with subdued elegance, without being pretentious. Loved the covered patio where we ate, though it was pretty loud in spite of the tables not being crowded. Parking was easy. The outside patio is under renovation (in December), cannot wait to enjoy it when it gets warmer and when it will be ready.

Gabi James

4.7

4.7 (1009)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR 2 HOURS FROM YOUR RESERVATION TIME OR THE TIME YOU ARE SEATED, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.

WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU DRESS WARMLY AS IT CAN BE CHILLY.

WE SERVE INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUT DO NOT GUARANTEE SPECIFIC SECTIONS.

RESERVATIONS WILL BE HELD FOR 10 MINUTES, UNLESS WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED & EXPRESSED OUR ABILITY TO HOLD IT LONGER.

Spanish & Coastal French Food in coastal Riviera Village.

Gabi James is now open for OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING service while continuing all our TAKE-OUT options as well. For information on what we are doing to make the safety of our team & our guests is our biggest priority, please visit https://www.gabijamesla.com/covid-19-response/.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great experience. Service was great. Food was delicious. Fun and tasty cocktails. Good beer menu. Owner came by and was really friendly. Overall just a nice evening. We will be back.

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4.7

4.7 (848)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Offering unique central Italian fare, craft cocktails, & an extensive wine list.
Authentic Italian comfort food featuring "Le ricette di Nonna Lucia"
Traditional family recipes from the Abbruzzo region, serving house made fresh pasta, premium meat, fresh seafood, and house made decadent desserts.

Please note: Dress Code is Smart Casual. No swimwear will be permitted.

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Ricardo

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

The staff is always so cheerful and welcoming. From the owner Giorgio to the hostess Arianna, they always make you feel at home. The food is excellent and the drinks are all delicious. I highly recommend Radici.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Popular dish

Fettuccine Al' Guanciale

Experience

Happy Hour

Little Sister - El Segundo

4.7

4.7 (629)

$30 and under

Vietnamese

El Segundo

About the restaurant

East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia. Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

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Nina

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great food. Had an early dinner so the noise level was minimal. Fantastic options for the carnivore diet.

the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach

4.6

4.6 (110)

$30 and under

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Nestled one block from the famed Manhattan Beach Pier, Hook & Plow is your go-to farm-to-table haven. Executive Chef Matthew Ignacio and Sous Chef Jose Norberto orchestrate a symphony of flavors, showcasing fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and more.

🍽️ **Diverse Culinary Palette:**
From seafood aficionados to steak lovers, our menu caters to all. Enjoy the freshest catches, perfectly grilled steaks, and a variety of dishes highlighting local and seasonal produce.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Family-Friendly Atmosphere:**
Hook & Plow is not just a culinary destination but a place for families. Our warm atmosphere welcomes all, making it an ideal spot for family dinners. Yet, if you're seeking a cozy date night, our ambiance caters to that too.

🌅 **Outdoor Dining Oasis:**
Step into our rare outdoor dining patio, surrounded by ocean breeze and California sunshine. Perfect for brunch or a starlit dinner, our patio adds an al fresco touch to your dining experience.

Top review

DougVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The Cioppino is back! My favorite dish puts Hook & Plow above the others! Well done!

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