50 Best American Restaurants near East Compton

“Great food will be back again“

“The food was excellent as you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Intimate and gracious environment. I went for my birthday and special dates there - a little unique hidden gem in LB.“

“The service is great, food and Lizette or server was amazing. We love it.“

“Service was excellent, anntentive motivational. I'll invest in this turn if possible. Thank y. And God bless“

“Went to have dinner with the family at the Wilmington location. The waitress Natalia was very nice and helpful. The menus has many options of food. Which is good and not so pricey. Keep up the good work!.“

“toda la comida y servidores estuvo perferto, un buen serviocio all the food and servers were perfect, good service“

“Jennifer was a wonderful server, she's always checking up on us and never fails to make us laugh! She's great at attending us and makes sure we have what we need, perfect server!“

“To John Hansen, My wife and I would like to thank you for such a lovely evening. Chez Bacchus represents the “True Expression of a Dining Experience”. Starting with the welcoming staff at the entrance. John, your hospitality is the beginning of the joyful experience. The restaurant is so elegant. We enjoyed the vaulted ceilings with wood beams. We enjoyed the large window at the kitchen area so you can see the Chefs at work. We got to sit next to the impressive wine rack display. The restaurant’s ambiance wouldn’t be complete without the soft background music. Our waiter, Issac, was a delight. He provided us with his expertise in choosing our wines, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It was a pleasure to meet to give special thanks to the Chef, Danny Le and Su Chef, Donald. Their expertise is why we had an amazing and delicious dinner.“

“My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this experience! It was a great view of the track and service was great. Food took some time to get out but it was a great 4/5. We had the pork chop and 917 burger which were excellent. The Pinot Grigio and old fashioned was 4/5. They have a full bar and made a great whiskey sour with egg white foam. Overall a great experience and great place to bring that special someone who loves cars. You're able to Ventura and observe several Porsche's. I Would definitely come back for lunch!“

“Every single drink and dish they make is the absolute best. If you haven’t tried their grain bowl or biscuit sammie, do so immediately. And the cardamom latte is liquid gold. I love everything about WEOP including the staff and owners. Best place ever!!“

“Our second time dining here, this time we brought friends. It was perfect and food, service was awesome. However I was a bit disappointed by the lobster pot pie.... It was not what I was expecting, lobster was cold and just didn't taste right. Other than that, great place to fine“

“Food is amazing, there’s a Big outdoor setting for everyone to sit down, Fireplace to keep yourself warm. Enough heatlamps to warm everyone up. Next-door there’s A huge lounge bar if you don’t feel like sitting outside, you can bring your food inside. ♥️♥️???? ?“

“Fun, tasty, fast, and reasonably priced.“

“You're looking for fresh seafood, expertly prepared, perfectly seasoned. This is it. It's a clean and upscale place that actually serves FRESH fish, never frozen, and you can tell. The flavors are delicate and carefully prepared, and served rapidly. Their kitchen is truly amazing. Some of the best seafood I've had. Recommended.“

“Great food the best place in Pico Rivera.“

“Stopped by for breakfast and Martha (waitress) was very attentive and courteous with me. Her attitude was friendly and with a smile on her face. Definitely will return again.“

“The service is great, food and Lizette or server was amazing. We love it.“

“Having lunch with my daughter is a tradition at Mimi. We love the food. The tomato basil soup is amazing and her favorite. I just had to order the turkey dinner which was fantastic. Tony C. took great care of us. Service was quick and attentive.“

“Excellent meal! The BBQ was so delicious and the biscuits were soft and fluffy. The service was excellent“

“Maile, our adorable & attentive server made for an enjoyable dining experience. The ribs can't be any better & the bistro salad as accompaniment a welcoming crunch of coolness. The Lemon Cake was very high this evening anticipating its key lime pie contender coming May.“

“The workers are great. However they try to push you in and out. Can’t even enjoy a conversation with the fam because they check in endlessly and give you the check halfway thru the meal. But this is a dennys standard at any dennys I’ve been to.“

“Great food and a great bartender“

“I wanted to eat a good burger and fries so I went with my sister and we had a great luncheon. I ordered the burger special with cheddar cheese avocado grilled onions pickle with fries and black tea omg now I am gonna take a nap..I did order the chocolate chocolate cake to go..yummy delicious lunch“

“Good and friendly service. Good food. The best craft beer“

“The food was delicious and it's hard to beat a rooftop setting. Appreciate that the restaurant emailed early in the day to advise we bring warm clothes—it was hot early but cooked down considerably and its rooftop location meant we did indeed end up using our jackets. The salumi dish was underwhelming, but everything else was delicious, especially the ceviche, the carrots and hummus, and the fried chicken. Cocktails were creative and tasty. Didn't seems dedicated children's menu but my daughter got the orchietta and cheese and it was great. They seemed understaffed so service was slow but we'd go back.“

“This Bellflower location is by far the best one I have visited in years. Better than Culver City, South Bay, and Los Angeles locations. The salad bar was fresh and well stocked. Our server Rosby was amazing! Sry if I messed up the name! The supervisor Aileen was also great we caught her taking a photo for a group so everyone could be in the photo. Our food was served within 10 min and the steaks were cooked as ordered not tough and well done. Overall the service and food was 100!! My family will def return.“

“It's my favorite food, very delicious“

“the food is great but I think the people make the place!!!!“

“Had a double +pastrami burger with everything. The burger itself is a stunning burger. I'm not a pickle person but theirs was really nice and refreshing add on to that smokey taste of the burger. The fries however, the salt was not salting. I got crinkle fries and they were really bland, even for a fry. I'm not a person who really likes to add salt to my food but damn these fries needed more of it. Idk maybe a coarser salt would elevate this fry. What's an amazing burger without an amazing sidekick? :( Ranch was good. Shop was clean. Friendly service.“

“My first time there! I loved the atmosphere! A quick pic before I headed over.“

“We were looking for a nice brunch spot, and we came across The Ordinarie. With a 2hr free parking right nearby, we were off to a great start even before arriving at the restaurant. There was no one manning the front, so, we just seated ourselves, and a server approached us soon after. My wife got the Spicy Fried Chicken and Waffles and I indulged on Short Rib Hash. The fried chicken was not so spicy, but it was fried up really well. The crunch from the coating was absolutely crack. And the waffles were made from rye batter that gave it a very unique nutty flavor. The short rib on the hash was melt in your mouth tender and the red wine sauce was deep and flavorful. The crispy onions and fried potatoes paired really nicely with the meat and sauce. Overall, the food was bomb, and I have to give extra points for refilling our drinks without asking. The service was just right; not too much, not too little. All in all, we walked away full and very satisfied. Highly recommended!“

“Very good service and the food was delicious“

“Food - 10/10 the pizza was delicious! Unfortunately when we came he didn't have much of the sandwiches because he sold out fast. I will definitely be back to try the other stuff. The drinks were good as well! PB&JAY protein shake was filing! And the Romeo and Juliet mimosa was sweet and savory! Service - fast, friendly, and efficient Ambiance - I love the ambiance! Indoor and outdoor seating. Love the decor inside and outside as well!“

“Great food and great service from Jorge!!!“

“As entreprenuers we travel the world and the unknown and get to have great experiences with people. Today we visited World Famous Grill in Downey and Hassan was the perfect gentleman. He helped us with a Kabob Combo Plate with hummus, rice salad and pita bread along with their famous Western Burger which was monstrous and delicious. Our daughter was also able to order chicken nuggets and fries as well. We appreciate these small businesses opposed to all the BIG corporations who usually say no to us asking for food. Thank you again World Famous Grill.“

“This place is my jam - good food at a good price. I got the pork belly dosirak (basically a bento box). I love having a lot of different options to try in a meal so I was so happy to see this was an option! The pork belly was cooked to perfection and seasoned very well - I barely had to use the sauce they gave for it on the side. We also got the rice cakes, I definitely recommend those too. What really takes this to a 5 star is the warm friendly service from everyone who works there as well as the nice touches such as free instant coffee if you dine in! I can't wait to return. They also have a punch card reward program so you can claim some free food as a loyal customer.“

“Everything very tasty, especially Noble Club“

“Absolute wonderful staff and service! Everything I've had the pleasure to eat at the Diner has been mouth watering and simply delicious! Always the best, never fails! Every time I visit Long Beach it is mandatory.“

“Really enjoyed the grits, scrambled eggs, and shrimp. outstanding and atmosphere very was nice.“

“The pastrami here was amazing....and don't get me started on how good the matzo ball soup was - wow!“

“Me and my family had an amazing experience. Food was amazing and the service was even better our server Brianna made sure we got our food and drinks right away . She constantly asked if we needed anything and her energy was amazing ! I will definitely be coming back .“

“Good food friendly service we moved away over 30 yrs ago but try to come by when we are in the area.“

“Loved the option of indoor and outdoor spacious patio (with heaters!) here. Enjoyed my pint of sculpin hazy IPA tremendously, competitively priced at $8. Cocktails clock in at $15, which is bit too rich for my blood, but no stress if you’re into it. Celebrated my good buddy’s birthday and we had an amazing time here!The vibes are local, friendly, family-friendly, and the bar complements the iconic restaurant perfectly. Will definitely be back soon!Kid-friendliness: Family friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Hands down, best chowder we've ever had. We LOVE to come to the Chowder Barge to relax and be well taken care of in the crusty, vintage vibe and to sit amongst the other working folks, longshoremen, and people who live on their boats. It's an absolute gem in our eyes and we love bringing out-of-towners for a meal. We brought visitors from Italy and it blew their minds!“

“History lesson... (hang in there..) Eat at Rudy's menu and some staff came from Tommy's Coffee shop, which was located next to the car wash downtown, a few blocks away. Tommy's was owned by Tommy and his wife. He loved to race cars and he sadly passed way in a crash. His widow ran it for years after his passing but eventually sold it to another Greek Couple. They kept the original menu and staff and built it back up to its busy origins. Marinated Steak and eggs was the highlight of the breakfast menu and on weekends, you had to wait unless you lucked out and got a seat at the counter. Eventually, the property was sold and condos were built in its place... However, the menu and staff survived and Eat at Rudy's was born just a few blocks away! The favorite Marinated Steak was saved as well as bringing over some recipes from Joe's in Redondo Beach. As you can tell, my favorite always has been original Marinated Steak and Egg's from Tommy's original Greek style marinate recipe. I have a picture (somewhere) of my parents and two brothers at Tommy's back before my arrival in 1967. Jean has been serving me and my family from when she worked at Tommy's. She has certainly seen me grow up and go through life changes! I no longer live in Torrance, but anytime my work brings me back, I get my fix for marinated and a hug from Jean! I usually get an extra order to go as well! There are now a few places that also acquired the recipe - Pacific Diner and The Nook. I still want the recipe so I can enjoy it when I am not in town! Anyone have it? If you have any other history info, please add it! My dad was a bread man for DiCarlo's Bakery and knew the best places in the South Bay.“

“best food in town Support Local Carson Buisness“

“I ❤️the Local Spot. Great outdoor dining. Excellent hot fresh food. Super service. Prices reasonable. My go to for breakfast and lunch.“

“Short: Charming café with down to earth people, no frills menu. Staff is friendly & the environment is calming. Dog friendly patio. Long: Parking is abundant in the marina lot. Exterior vibe is boaty lol as the café is tucked away between the Wilmington Marina & surrounded by boats. There are booths & a counter inside but why would you sit inside if the outside is refreshing? Lol There is usually a pup or two on the patio that is generally calm. There are occasions the pups go a little nuts over the birds or ducks around. Lol Yes, there is a small menu for dogs. Staff is friendly, professional, & efficient. Food is simple but good. A couple surprises: the French toast & the menudo. Both are delicious! WC: Key required, separate facilities for ladies & gents.“

“Claire’s at the Museum is aesthetically pleasing. The view is gorgeous, and the food is delicious! Spent my birthday here and it did not disappoint!! ❤️“

“Came here from L. A. JUST for the Kabocha squash bisque, which I literally CRAVE! Heart skipped a beat when I learned it's not usually served until dinner- but It WAS READY! Yeeeaah me! Eating one serving here, and taking a few home for a few days during the week! It's worth the long drive!!!“