Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

39 restaurants available nearby

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1. mar'sel at Terranea Resort

4.7

Exceptional(1873)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

Booked 36 times today

Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning views, Forbes Four-Star award winner, mar'sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch. Located just south of Los Angeles on the verdant Palos Verdes Peninsula, mar'sel (a play on the Spanish word for sea, mar and the French word for salt, sel) offers a decidedly inventive twist on international cuisine. Chef Fabio Ugoletti's seasonally rotating fine dining menu that features locally sourced ingredients (including citrus and herbs from the resort's grounds), as well as playful takes on culinary favorites, mar'sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.

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2. Nelson's at Terranea Resort

4.5

Awesome(362)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

Booked 34 times today

A guest favorite for casual dining, Nelson’s is perched directly above the ocean coves made famous by the 1950s television series Sea Hunt – from which this modern surf shack takes its name. The cliff-top eatery pays homage to Sea Hunt’s main character, Mike Nelson, as well as actor Lloyd Bridges’ lifetime efforts to protect the environment and the ocean. Guests enjoy coastal cuisine and a warm, friendly bar atmosphere surrounded by outdoor fire pits and unrivalled sunset views. This Southern California restaurant offers one of the most scenic locations in Palos Verdes to enjoy a meal or drink in a relaxed setting.

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3. catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort

4.2

Awesome(1715)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

Booked 41 times today

Set against the scenic views of Terranea Resort, Catalina Island and the Pacific Coast, catalina kitchen hosts a spirited dining experience in a vibrant and modern setting. Please find menu here: https://www.terranea.com/dining/catalina-kitchen/menus

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4. The Rockefeller Redondo Beach

4.6

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Redondo Beach

Booked 28 times today

We make good food. Simple, great food.You just don’t find the same kind of detail in a menu that serves such an abundance of eclectic fair. The fusion of cuisines sets apart our menu from just about everyone else. It’s inherent in our name – beginning with a firm sophistication from basic to unique flavors and ingredients. From there we infuse our passion for cooking and serve up dishes that create memories you can only link to here. Sure, we’re a gastropub too. But at our heart we’re a culinary blend of ideas and impressions that express themselves on carefully created plates that we care deeply about.

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5. The Rex Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(976)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Redondo Beach

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to The Rex Seaside Steakhouse.A neighborhood steakhouse using seasonal and quality ingredients to bring flavor and hospitality to Redondo Beach. Join us in our dining room every night or our Drift Cocktail Lounge on Friday and Saturdays for a night to remember.Intentionally sourced with an eye for quality, we offer USDA Prime, Miyazaki A5 Japanese Wagyu, and American Wagyu. All are steaks are cooked to perfection over our white oak fire. Family-owned and operated, we strive to off a one-of-a-kind luxury experience with all the charm of a neighborhood restaurant.

6. Swan Thai Rpv

4.4

Awesome(50)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

Booked 9 times today

Swan Thai RPV Restaurant, in Rancho Palos Verdes, crafts a tantalizing and refined selection of authentic Thai cuisine served in a friendly and sophisticated setting. The marinated shrimp lady fingers fried in spring rolls and served with sweet and sour sauce and the crispy garlic wings served atop broccoli and carrots make incredible starter options. Swan Thai RPV Restaurant's specialty dishes include the tantalizing curry with chunks of filet mignon, potato and peanuts in mild curry sauce, the crispy exotic sole fish in chili sauce with fried basil and the paradise fried rice blended with chicken, shrimp, cashew, pineapple and egg. If noodles are what you crave, Swan Thai RPV Restaurant has delicious choices, such as the crispy noodles with vegetables and gravy and the BBQ pork with egg noodles.For a sweet finish, enjoy the sweet sticky rice with coconut ice cream with a creamy Thai iced tea.

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7. Gaetano's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2409)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Torrance / Carson

Booked 20 times today

Back to back winner of the Daily Breeze's "Best Italian Restaurant in the South Bay", Gaetano's Restaurant is a family owned operation that emphasizes food quality and radiant guest service. We feel the most important part of Gaetano's is the experience. From the second you walk through our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable.All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Tagliatelle and Chianti Ribs. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guests home happy and wanting more.

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8. Pacific Standard Prime

4.8

Exceptional(935)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Redondo Beach

Booked 13 times today

Pacific Standard Prime is a modern steakhouse with a California vibe serving seasonal and sustainable food.We searched the planet to bring you all-natural and ethically raised beef. The menu by Executive Chef Christine Brown evolves seasonally, so there's always a new dish to discover for dinner or Sunday brunch.We're passionate about bringing you high-quality ingredients, many sourced from natural, organic, and sustainable ranches and farms.Pair your choices with a hand-crafted cocktail or a sustainably produced boutique wine from a variety of small, family-owned vintners, carefully curated by owner Kevin Leach and sommelier Peggy Dean.This same philosophy informs our whiskey list, which includes over 400 selections of whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes.

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9. Riviera Mexican Grill

4.8

Exceptional(247)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Redondo Beach

Booked 15 times today

Riviera Mexican Grill (better known by locals as The Riv) has been a staple in the community for the past two decades. Founded by the Williams Family, The Riv is Where We Live. South Bay legends are on our walls. Come and sit at the bar and don't be surprised to start talking to a professional surfer or paddle-boarder eating one of our famous fish tacos and washing it down with a margarita. The Riv is a place where locals meet to discuss our community and keep in touch with old friends. Bring the family. We are here and excited to serve you. #TheRiv Come enjoy our two outdoor patios with full service food and drinks.

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10. Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

4.8

Exceptional(337)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Redondo Beach

Booked 11 times today

Located in the cozy Riviera Village in Redondo Beach, VIDA is a modern-day Mexican restaurant that focuses on tequila and holds true to South-of-the-border fan favorites, combined with some creative twists on East Los Angeles comfort food.

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. mar'sel at Terranea Resort

2. Nelson's at Terranea Resort

3. catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort

4. The Rockefeller Redondo Beach

5. The Rex Steakhouse

6. Swan Thai Rpv

7. Gaetano's Restaurant

8. Pacific Standard Prime

9. Riviera Mexican Grill

10. Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

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