Torrance · Los Angeles County, CA

Food & Drink in Torrance

Scout analyzed 74 Torrance places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

74

Matches

24

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Gaetano's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Gaetano's Restaurant

Gaetano's is a classic Italian restaurant suitable for a date night or family dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Pinwheel Cafe & Bakery

Food & Drink

Pinwheel Cafe & Bakery

This cafe is good for a casual breakfast or lunch, possibly combined with nearby errands. Expect to spend 45-90 minutes and $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Clutch and Coffee

Old Torrance

Clutch and Coffee

Clutch and Coffee is suitable for a casual breakfast or coffee stop, costing around $10-25 per person. It works well as a quick start to a weekend day or a solo work session.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Food & Drink

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a good spot for a casual family meal or group outing. Expect standard pub fare and a wide selection of beers, typically costing $20-45 per person for a 90-minute visit.

FoodCocktailsSports
$20–$45 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Truxton's American Bistro

Walteria

Truxton's American Bistro

Truxton's American Bistro is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, offering American classics and cocktails. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $25-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog is a good spot for a casual meal with family or friends, often pairing well with shopping or a movie. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-50 per person on comfort food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsAnimals
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
North Italia Del Amo

Food & Drink

North Italia Del Amo

North Italia is suitable for a casual meal, a family dinner, or a relaxed date night. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Scardino's Italian Restaurant

Food & Drink

Scardino's Italian Restaurant

This family-owned Italian spot is good for a relaxed dinner outing, perhaps after a local activity. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-$70 per person on Southern Italian fare.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Din Tai Fung

Food & Drink

Din Tai Fung

This Taiwanese restaurant is excellent for a family meal or a casual date night, specializing in soup dumplings. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $30-60 per person for a satisfying meal.

FoodSocialRelaxed
$30–$60 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Local Kitchen

Old Torrance

Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen is a good spot for a casual evening meal or drinks, especially if looking to catch a game. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$60 per person on American fare and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Stonefire Grill

Food & Drink

Stonefire Grill

Stonefire Grill is suitable for a casual family meal or a quick bite with friends. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person for American comfort food.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Depot Restaurant

Old Torrance

Depot Restaurant

Depot Restaurant is a good choice for a date night or special occasion dinner, offering elevated cuisine in about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria

Old Torrance

Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria

Madre! is a good spot for a dinner out, especially for creative Mexican cuisine and mezcal. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Coffee Cartel

South Redondo

Coffee Cartel

Coffee Cartel is suitable for a casual solo stop or a brief meet-up, taking about an hour and costing $5-15 per person for a drink or snack. It's an indoor coffee shop best paired with reading or light work.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Torrance Tavern

Southwood Riviera

Torrance Tavern

Torrance Tavern is a good spot for a casual meal and drinks, especially for watching games. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $25-50 per person on food and a drink or two.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge

South Redondo

Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge

Sea Level is an upscale restaurant suitable for a meal with water views, ideal for a romantic dinner or a celebratory occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $50-$120 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$120 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
BlueSalt Fish Grill - Torrance

Southwood Riviera

BlueSalt Fish Grill - Torrance

This counter-serve seafood grill is good for a casual meal or quick lunch. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $15-35 per person for a fresh seafood dish.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Nook Coffee Bar

Harbor Gateway South

Nook Coffee Bar

Nook Coffee Bar is a good stop for a quick coffee and a light bite, suitable for a solo break or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend under $15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Benihana - Torrance

Southwood

Benihana - Torrance

Benihana is ideal for a lively group dinner or special occasion, offering interactive hibachi dining and show. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $40-80 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSocial
$40–$80 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Urban Plates

Southwood

Urban Plates

Urban Plates is a good spot for a quick, casual meal, suitable for families or solo diners. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $15-$25 per person for a main dish and a drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Corridor Flow

Food & Drink

Corridor Flow

Corridor Flow is suitable for a quick solo coffee or a relaxed meet-up, ideal as a starting point for an errand day. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for an hour-long visit.

FoodShoppingWellness
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Offset Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Offset Coffee Roasters

This is a good spot for a quick coffee stop or a casual meet-up, taking about 30 minutes and costing $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light snack. It pairs well with errands or a relaxed start to the day.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Caffe Tre Venezie

Food & Drink

Caffe Tre Venezie

Caffe Tre Venezie is a casual spot for a quick coffee and a light bite, suitable for a solo stop or a brief meet-up. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

Food & Drink

Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

This spot is good for a lively dinner or drinks, possibly followed by bar hopping in Manhattan Beach. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for food and cocktails during a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Outdoors

Patio, trail, or open-air.

What Scout found

  • 27 of the 74 analyzed Torrance places fit food & drink.
  • 4% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 59% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic.

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