Best Comfort Food Restaurants in South Gate

12 restaurants available nearby

1. THE LKSD

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 17 times today

The Home of the 40oz Tomahawk (as seen on Insider Food 45+ million Views) located in Downey, CA. Lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen is a Meat forward concept featuring over 100 selections of can & bottled Craft Beer, 12 Rotating Draft Lines, 200+ Whiskies, and Seasonal Craft Cocktails all located just 10 miles South of DTLA. Founder Marc Shelton and Head Chef Michael Cabacungan work effortlessly together combining comfort and nostalgic food and drink offerings to guests... Check us out on instagram @lksdkitchen

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2. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

4.1

Excellent(11)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 7 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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3. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(4390)

Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 206 times today

*We encourage all guests to plan ahead for parking to ensure your reservation time is met.*We have a 15-minute grace period. If you will be arriving later than the grace period, please message us on OpenTable or your reservation will be cancelled. *All dining experiences are limited to 90 minutes to accommodate all reservations.*We accept reservations for up to 8 guests. *All parties of 9+ can visit www.fixinssoulkitchencatering.com to fill out an inquiry form for large parties. We will be in touch between 24 to 48 hours with further details.*Each reservation is treated separately. We cannot guarantee nearby seating for separate reservations.*We ask that your full party be present in order to be seated.*An automatic 20% service charge is included for all parties of 6+ w/ the option to split checks up to 3 times, max.

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4080)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 116 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

5. Eigikutei

4.8

Exceptional(89)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 10 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

6. Poppy + Rose

4.9

Exceptional(662)

Price: Moderate

• American • Flower District

Booked 23 times today

Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM. Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street. Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

7. Engine Co. No. 28

3.8

Excellent(1632)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

VALET PARKING $20 per carHoused in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country. The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

8. Abernethy's

4.5

Awesome(930)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpainNative Mexican American CuisineLocated in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum

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9. Moonlark's Dinette

4.1

Excellent(11)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Where the laid-back atmosphere of your beloved childhood diner meets West Coast quality, product and preparation. Moonlark’s Dinette delivers a thoroughly unfussy, enticing exploration of Americana on a plate. Our menu marries locally sourced, approachable comfort food with Chris Pandel’s signature style of “come as you are” hospitality.

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10. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(142)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Set in the Historical Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Hill Street Bar and Restaurant offers modern American cuisine with a dash of left-of-Little-Tokyo. The Urli Bird Coffee Counter opens at 7:30 am, providing house-roasted beans and a selection of pastries, while regular restaurant service begins at 11:30. A popular lunch and early dinner destination, we are close to city court houses, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson, and the Broad and Contemporary Art museums. Prefer a cocktail? Our bar is carefully curated, fully stocked, and always friendly!We readily accept inquiries for private events and gatherings, and off-site catering needs. Our goal at 2nd and Hill is to be your one-stop-shop!

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StephenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •39 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything we shared at dinner was incredible. The food flavor profiles were unique; the likes of which we've never tasted before. Our waiter was attentive and personable and the seating was enveloping and comfy. Altogether and outstanding experience.
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Natalie
Atlanta Metro •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We made a reservation to try Fixins Los Angeles. The service was outstanding from the greeting at the hostess desk to the wait staff to the delivery of our food. Parking was tricky because there was a LA Kings game. The food came out extremely quick - literally 2 minutes after we ordered. The collard greens were good but had a little vinegar taste, fried chicken was delicious, but the star of the meal was the cornbread muffin. Melt in your mouth!
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Fixins Soul KitchenPrice: Moderate• Soul food• Downtown
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4.7
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Holly
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good food- just very busy so service not so great as had to ask for silverware and napkins and one food order that took too long and was not how ordered. But they offered free pie slices to make up for it.
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Mrs. Knott's Chicken DinnerPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Buena Park
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4.2
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Ben
Orange County •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
I have been here before and have received excellent service in the past. They were not that busy this time , yet we had to look for our server many times through out the night . Also, I had the sushi this time around it was not as fresh as times in the past. Still one of my faves from the area, but the quality did dip a bit.
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THE LKSDPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
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4.5
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debra
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Thanksgiving dinner was fabulous. Surprisingly delicious with homemade tastes. Our entire group of 10 was very happy with the meal. We will do this again.
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Mimi's Cafe - DowneyPrice: Moderate• American• Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
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4.1

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. THE LKSD

2. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

3. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. Eigikutei

6. Poppy + Rose

7. Engine Co. No. 28

8. Abernethy's

9. Moonlark's Dinette

10. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

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