Restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes

“If you’re looking to dine somewhere that genuinely takes pride in the care of their customers for an unforgettable full package dining experience where you feel catered to in the highest regard & leave feeling truly satisfied & in pure bliss with a lasting impression, Mar’sel is THE place for you!Karla has been an absolute standout & gem at Mar’sel. Her attention to detail is off the charts which sets her apart. She represents this restaurant extremely well with being so accommodating, outgoing yet highly professional, & in a league of her own. It’s all of the little things & she constantly delivers outstanding service. Her timing is always spot on & she goes the extra mile to ensure it’s an enjoyable experience start to finish without missing a beat.No other restaurant has the same level of consistency with their ENTIRE staff being top notch from their kind & professional managers, knowledgeable bartenders, friendly hosts, exceptional team of servers, attentive server assistants & runners, & everyone doing their part, including the helpful kitchen staff & incredible chefs behind the scenes making such beautiful & delectable meals for a memorable dining experience!Although yes, sometimes the portions lean more on the smaller side with a higher price point, the food itself is always very fresh & the chef specials are frequent enough to always make the menu feel new & exciting which also gets swapped out to accommodate what is best seasonally!The view is obviously spectacular & stuns in any weather, you can taste the passion these chefs have in the cuisine prepared alongside a dynamite cocktail menu, the ambience is superb both in their outdoor & indoor section,, but really it’s the dedication of the Mar’sel team that makes this restaurant the best of the best in LA.Thank you Alex, Ben, Bryan, Cenobio, Chris, Desiree, Diego, Erica, Felix, Jade, Karla, Kiké, Horacio, Ishtvan, Istvan, Jeffrey, Jesus, Maxwell, Shannon, Sang, Steven, Terry, Wes, Chef Antonio, Chef Blais, Chef Fabio, Chef Julia, Chef Justin, Chef Nallely, & the countless others of the Mar’sel team for always making Mar’sel such an above & beyond, special, & welcoming dining experience! Every single person is immensely appreciated!!!”

“Very very good! And the gentleman was very friendly and helpful as it was our first time in the area and eating at the location!!! Food was sooo good! Service amazinggg! Will be coming back!”

“Tomatillo is an excellent authentic Mexican restaurant that is very similar to Chipotle. All of the ingredients were very fresh, even at closing time. The staff was very friendly and willing to serve us despite closing in about 30 minutes. Especially for an area that doesn't have too many close by restaurant options in Palos Verdes, this is a great find!”

“I recommend this beautiful restaurant. The employees are really friendly. Clean place even in the bathroom. The food was delicious. You can enjoy a beautiful view from the ocean too”

“The experience is always excellent. Beautiful view, excellent ambiance, top notch service. Delicious food. We shared the cheese plate, which was excellent. I had the Prime Rib special, which was delicious. Even my wife, who generally doesn't like beef, thought it was perfect. She had the sea bass, which was excellent, but we both agreed the prime rib was superior. Had key lime cheesecake, which was also delicious but is unfortunately going away. A really excellent, romantic experience and we'll be happy to return again.”

“Best poke spot in Pedro. The people and environment are so welcoming, not to mention the food quality is on point. They hit every mark when it comes to a good food business. 10/10”

“I've been here a handful of times and each time the food flavor is consistently yummy. This last time we ordered tacos, I got both shredded beef and they were bomb. The crunchiness and freshness of the tortilla was unmatched to any other place I've been to, it tasted freshly made. The veggies were fresh which is always good. The salsa is a little spicy if you're not used to eating salsa with some added spice. It's definitely not mild either, so beware when ordering the free salsa if you aren't prepared to take the heat. It's no pico de gallo Their house chips are equally good, but need added salt if you like yours plan then they are perfect. A bonus with Maria's is that the chips and salsa are free of charge as a courtesy of the restaurant. Now, I love this because you don't see this too often now a days so it's nice to go to a Mexican restaurant and get that original welcoming feeling of warm chips and fresh salsa on the house. Didn't take a picture of the horchata, but I gotta say I do love it here. I'm very picky with horchata, I don't like mine thick or creamy and theirs is neither. It's tasty and has the perfect amount of horchata grain one would expect. Not overly milky either, just right for my taste buds. It goes well with the chips and salsa as mentioned it's a little spicy so a drink from this refreshing horchata makes it more palatable. Giving it 4 stars because during the lunch hour it got pretty busy and we had to ask for service on our chips and salsa a few times. My friend knows the owner so we always get a special green salsa served to us as well with meat chunks in it. Not sure what it's called, but it's served warm and is so good. That one isn't spicy, it's flavorful and a comfort salsa for sure. They typically have TVs on with soccer games, so the ambiance is medium noise level. People typically come in, eat and head out. Not like us, haha we linger and chat and then head out because this place is cozy and feels comfortable enough to do so. I only wish they had booths. If you're in town looking for a solid Mexican restaurant, I'd give this unassuming place a try. It's definitely way better than some other well known Mexican places in town. The owners are very sweet as well. Check it out!! I'll definitely keep coming back.”

“The experience is always excellent. Beautiful view, excellent ambiance, top notch service. Delicious food. We shared the cheese plate, which was excellent. I had the Prime Rib special, which was delicious. Even my wife, who generally doesn't like beef, thought it was perfect. She had the sea bass, which was excellent, but we both agreed the prime rib was superior. Had key lime cheesecake, which was also delicious but is unfortunately going away. A really excellent, romantic experience and we'll be happy to return again.”

“I had just arrived from Colorado and was starving, Denny's really hit the spot, everything was terrific from the moment we all arrived until the moment we left!!”

“The pizza's below were purchased 7 months apart. So here are some things to note. While the pizza is not as amazing as it used to be it's still a really good pizza. Better than 80 of all pizza chains out there. That said here are some things you need to do to get the pizza to crunchy crust and gorgeous cheese pull. Do ask for extra cheese (this a new thing) so that there is an actual cheered pull to the pizza. You also need to ask for your pizza well done. You'll wait longer but it's worth it for that satisfying crunchy crust bite. The second photo is of my pizza with the above adjustment. It did not disappoint. The service here is good as well you need to come when they are not busy and know that you are going to wait for the quality you are expecting. I'm glad to see this place is back on the right track to making great pizza.”

“We have been going here every Friday evening since 1988, only except when we're out of town. This is by far our favorite restaurant! The food, service, and ambience is excellent!”

“I really like this place. I've had their tacos and burritos 6-7 times now and it's been good every time, and the staff are friendly. I always take it to-go but there are few tables outside if anyone wants to eat there. Would definitely recommend!”

“Excellent little Chinese place with great food and service. Authentic handmade dumplings are delicious, especially the lamb dumplings, which are hard to find in this area. The noodles and special entrees are good as well. Dine in and take out now available.”

“'Twas my first time here& my overall experience was delightful. Walked in to a line (great sign!), saw there was a mini arcade (Mario Kart ), beers on tap, and even saw there was a gelato bar! Ordered a Chicken Hot Stuft Sandwich w garlic parm& mango habanero wings. Delicious! Loved that the sandwich was not all bread and really all flavorrrrr!! Wings were tender and fall off the bone. Washed it all down w some Modelo.. Need to try some dessert next time. Staff was so warm and welcoming, it made the atmosphere really nice, on top of a full house on a Tuesday evening. Will definitely be coming back!”

“Consistently good service , atmosphere and oh! the food is delicious! I've been dining here for 4 years and have always enjoyed the experience.Parking: Pull up to the location and park at the door most of the time”