Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Beach Cities

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Aliotta's Via Firenze

4.9

4.9 (648)

$30 and under

Italian

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Charming Italian fine dining enjoyed by business executives and romantics alike since 1999. Venetian plastered walls decorated with old world charm. Large selection of fine wines, prime steaks and seafood. If you don't see it on our menu we would be happy to make what You would like, simply ask. Salute Grazie! Chef Michael Aliotta

Top review

AndreaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We LOVE Aliottas!!! Michael is a thoughtful and engaging owner with all of his patrons. 💖

the Hook & Plow - Redondo Beach

4.9

4.9 (643)

$31 to $50

Californian

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Farm to table is a movement around sourcing locally produced food and delivering the freshest product to the consumer. At the Hook & Plow, we truly believe food that comes directly from the source will yield a more fresh and more tasty product. Our menu is focused around all the wonderful delights that California has to offer, including lots of fresh seafood and seasonal farm fare. We will strive to be as sustainable, organic, and healthy as possible, while staying true to our California roots.

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Eric

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Restaurant looked great very cozy. Food was great good flavor. Prices seemed steep. I’m from Chicago and I’m used to high prices how ever portion sizes did not meet the prices. Also drinks took forever to come out. Over all good.

Two Hommés

4.9

4.9 (159)

$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

Reginald

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

I highly recommend the dining spot "Two Hommes", in Inglewood, CA! My sister and I went for dinner, and trust me when I say the meals we had were exceptionally fresh & tasty. Quite different from the typical restaurant menu item's, yet so amazing in flavor and presentation. We dined in. When your order comes to your table, take my advice and take a picture with your mobile phone so you can revisit, admire & appreciate that meal "visually" again, before you destroy it. Just like taking a picture on vacation somewhere, to cherish the time! Our server Kayla, was gracious as she patiently guided us to winning decisions. We both ordered The Jollof Platter, but with different proteins. I had the Lemon Garlic Salmon. My lil sis had the Root Beer Braised Short Rib. We both were impressed with all the flavors dancing happily in our mouths. Neither of us had ever eaten Jollof Rice prior to this night(1/6/'25), but we BOTH are fans of this dish, now! I really liked the warm ambiance & soft lighting of the dining room. The music that softly flowed in the background was pleasant, hip, and diverse. And the Restrooms were CLEAN👍🏽, and tastefully decorated👌🏽. Immediate parking "might be" your only challenge at this location. I can hardly wait to return to "Two Hommes" in Inglewood, CA to try other menu items and their Sunday Brunch. I am convinced and grateful. -Reggie O.

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Popular dish

Garlic Noodle

Popular dish

Honey Berbere Chicken Bites

Petros - Manhattan Beach

4.8

4.8 (1131)

$31 to $50

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

“Our menu is a combination of the best ingredients that Greece and California cuisine have to offer. We import olive oil, feta, honey, oregano and wines from Greece, the freshest organic vegetables from our farms in Los Olivos and wineries of our great state. Quality, simplicity, healthy and tasty food is the creation of that combination. Enjoy.”

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service and food were excellent. It was our first time visit, but we definitely will be back. There are several items on the menu that we would like to try.

Steak & Whisky

4.8

4.8 (1083)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Steak & Whisky is a decidedly Californian take on the American Tavern featuring classic American dishes with a modern twist.
Join us for nightly dinner or weekend happy hour, a cozy night out with friends or simply a weeknight meal, Steak & Whisky brings exceptional ingredients and attention to detail to every dining experience.

Each cut of meat has been hand-selected from a single-source herd of cattle to give you the highest quality meat available. Smoked Pork Meatballs, S&W Dry Aged Burger, as well as a selection of quality steaks.

Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, 100 plus curated whiskey list, or one of our many by-the-glass wines, a selection from our chef-driven menu, and the cozy ambiance of our intimate dining room. Signature dishes include our Seared Scallops, Butter-Poached Whole Lobster, and our hand-selected steaks, including the Tomahawk, Filet Mignon, and Prime Porterhouse.

*Table Time Limits Enforced*
1-2 people: 1.5hours
3-4 people: 2hours
5+ people: 2.5hours

Top review

Paul

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Excellent quality food, superior service! Preferred steak house to all others in the area due to intimacy and ambience of the venue. The wine list not as extensive as others, but you can bring your own if it is an issue.

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4.8

4.8 (99)

$30 and under

Thai

LAX / Westchester

About the restaurant

Ayara Thai offers home-cooked food with an emphasis on local produce. Appetizers at Ayara Thai include Muay Thai Wings, Veggie Rolls, Shrimp Butterfly, and more. Several soups are available including the restaurant's specialty, chicken or shrimp Tom Yum, which is a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, Thai chili, fresh lime and mushrooms.

For mains, try any of the rice, noodle or curry dishes or choose one of the house specials like Baked River Prawns, Chinese Broccoli Pork belly or Whole Fried Branzino. Desserts at Ayara Thai include Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Tea Flan, and seasonal offerings, such as our Chocolate Cherry Tart, and more.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Love my server and the food

Hudson House

4.8

4.8 (280)

$30 and under

American

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Hudson House offers a large menu of beverages that features craft cocktails, wines, craft beers and a curated backbar that includes bourbon/rye, gin, tequila/mezcal and scotch. Come solo and sit at the bar or bring a friend and enjoy drinks at a table in the dining room. Looking to dine outdoors? Join us for dining al fresco on our expansive outdoor patio with TVs and numerous picnic tables. Hudson House has a menu with several types of dishes like the toasted edamame and shishito peppers or the serrano cheddar grit fritters. Dig in on the brown sugar pork ribs, a marinated skirt steak served with truffle cheese fries or the Hudson House pretzel burger. Finish your meal or just stop by for a sweet dessert of chocolate chip pretzel bread pudding. Hudson House is great for group dining and corporate events on our patio or in the bar. Not sure where we are locaated? Look for the Brady Smith mural with doodles on an orange building.

Top review

Gaby

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Great happy hour menu and drinks. Cool decor and good service.

Jame

4.8

4.8 (1041)

$30 and under

Italian

El Segundo

About the restaurant

Jame is Jackson and Melissa Kalb's first restaurant, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. Jame's vision is to use local, market-driven ingredients to create delicious and unique Italian dishes. This is particularly true in the hand-rolled pastas, but is also seen in other popular dishes like the crispy brussels sprouts, kale salad, and Crispy Braised "Coop's" pork shank. Join us next door at John Thomas Bar where Chef Jackson highlights sophisticated twists on classic cocktails for those who are looking for some late night fun. Take a quick trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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Jabaree

Dined 7 days ago

I'm giving this restaurant a 5 start review because of the overall experience. I took my wife there for her birthday recently. I used open table to make the reservation and added in the note it was my wife's birthday. When we arrived, the hostess was very pleasant and seated us. Our server, Artemio, came out and greeted up with some complimentary champagne in celebration of my wife. We ordered our appetizers, meatballs(Grade: B), and chips and dip(Grade: B). He recommended a wonderful drink for my wife, the Genet Agonafer(Grade: A). He best recommendation was for the pasta! I love beef cheeks, but my wife had never eaten it. He recommended the Scarpinocc(Grade: A), which was excellent! For dessert, he recommended their bread pudding or the Nutella Cake. My wife wanted the Nutella Cake. It was so good( Grade: A), and he comped it for my wife's birthday! He later came with a birthday card signed by the entire staff! They made my wife cry. She felt so special, and Artemio was incredible! We will be back, no doubt! This restaurant went above and beyond to make me and my wife's experience incredible. Artemio is a fantastic waiter!

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CrispyBraised Pork Shank

Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

4.8

4.8 (98)

$30 and under

Sushi

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

We're an upscale casual sushi restaurant and pride ourselves to serve only premium fresh ingredients to customers. With a dedication to carefully hand-selected live and fresh fish as well as other seafood items every morning, you'll find the finest sushi with friendly vibe only one block from Manhattan Beach Pier.

Other than our wide selection of regular menu, we also offer seasonal seafood dishes and Omakase sushi-sashimi course that are prepared by our highly skilled sushi chefs.

We also offer BOGO 50% OFF Special Rolls, 15% Off Wine, Sake & Shochu, Up to $4 Off Beer. Dine in only. Exclude holidays. LUNCH: Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm and HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri 5pm - 6pm and Sat - Sun 3pm - 5pm. Cozy dining tables, sushi bar and wet bar are available to accommodate your parties. Book your table today.

Top review

LuciaVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

We love to eat at Dash Dashi! They treat us like family! The fish is incredibly fresh and delicious!

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Experience

Lunch & Happy Hour BOGO 50% Off Special Rolls

Georgia's Lounge

4.7

4.7 (227)

$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

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