9 Great Restaurants in the Palos Verdes Peninsula
September 21, 2016 10:32 am
When it comes to dining, you can find a myriad of topnotch options on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. From fine dining restaurants with breathtaking ocean views to cozy cafés to casual, family-friendly establishments – restaurants on the Peninsula feature a diverse selection of culinary delights, perfect for all kinds of foodies.
If you’re looking for a great place for a romantic date, a family dinner, or just somewhere to hang out with your friends, here are ten excellent spots:
Chicken Maison
Chicken Maison is a top destination for plenty of diners looking to sample healthy, expertly prepared Mediterranean cuisine. From its humble beginnings as a family restaurant in Torrance, Chicken Maison has evolved into a first-class establishment that has won multiple awards, including Best Mediterranean Restaurant.
Oumi Sasaya
Sample authentic Japanese food at Oumi Sasaya, which is popular for their top-quality menu which includes excellent hot and cold udon noodle dishes, hot pots, and specialties like their seared scallops with wasabi. Oumi Sasaya is a very small restaurant, providing an intimate and quiet setting for diners.
Manhattan Beach Post
Manhattan Beach Post (or M.B. Post) features a fantastic artisan menu served in tapas-style portions, perfect for sharing. The restaurant is the creation of Michelin-star chef David LeFevre. Dishes to try at M.B. Post include mouthwatering favorites such as the bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits, truffle-laced honey fried chicken, and green chili and green beans with pork.
Bludso’s BBQ
Bludso’s BBQ brings the smoky, Texas-style BBQ flavor all the way to Southern California. Owned and run by Texan BBQ expert Kevin Bludso, Bludso’s BBQ serves a flavor-packed menu that includes Angus beef rib, brisket, and a variety of sandwiches.
Mama Says
Mama Says is a fast food style restaurant that serves delicious, healthy, low-calorie meals. Their menu includes salads, wraps, soups and pasta that all serve as excellent alternatives to regular calorie-rich fast food items.
The Standing Room
Craving for the best burgers in Redondo Beach? Head to The Standing Room, literally a hole-in-the-wall joint that serves tasty burgers, including the massive Napoleon – a burger with a half-pound patty with smoked Gouda, cheddar cheese, and a caramelized onions and spring mix.
Yellow Fever
Using the finest, freshest, healthiest ingredients, Yellow Fever brings Asian and American flavors together, serving great-tasting rice, noodle, and vegetable bowls. Yellow Fever serves their bowls with premium meat, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, fresh vegetables, and homemade artisanal sauces.
King Mediterrano
King Mediterrano is popular for serving excellent-tasting, affordable Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu includes popular dishes like the shredded chicken bowl, falafel plate, steak wrap, and tornado potato. King Mediterrano is the perfect place to get either a quick snack or a healthy, satisfying meal.
Aristo Café
One of the original restaurants in the area, Aristo Café is known for serving top-quality, fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy, bistro setting. The restaurant has been open for 15 years, and has a huge number of loyal customers who come regularly to enjoy fantastic Lebanese and Greek dishes.
