4.5+ Stars · Torrance
Highly Rated Restaurants in Torrance, CA
Only the best make this list. These restaurants in Torrance have earned 4.5+ star ratings from real customers — consistently.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Torrance, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Urban Plates with a 4.8-star rating from 4,463 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Local Kitchen and Din Tai Fung. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Torrance is 4.5 stars from 1,487 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Torrance range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.5★
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1,487
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Urban Plates
21503 Hawthorne Blvd A, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Local Kitchen
1321 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Din Tai Fung
21540 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Torrance, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Urban Plates21503 Hawthorne Blvd A, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.8★ | 4,463 |
| #2 | Local Kitchen1321 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.6★ | 1,430 |
| #3 | Din Tai Fung21540 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.6★ | 2,737 |
| #4 | Salt & Pearl1719 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA | 4.6★ | 100 |
| #5 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar3525 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.4★ | 2,918 |
| #6 | Gaetano's Restaurant2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA | 4.6★ | 1,109 |
| #7 | Mumu Hot Pot3525 W Carson St Suite 170, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | 4.6★ | 69 |
| #8 | Depot Restaurant1250 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.6★ | 455 |
| #9 | Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria1261 Cabrillo Ave STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | 4.3★ | 2,162 |
| #10 | Delices Du Chef24416 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90505, USA | 4.8★ | 135 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Torrance
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
3525 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Gaetano's Restaurant
2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Mumu Hot Pot
3525 W Carson St Suite 170, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Depot Restaurant
1250 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria
1261 Cabrillo Ave STE 100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Delices Du Chef
24416 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Scardino's Italian Restaurant
4803 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Bazille at Nordstrom
21500 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
North Italia Del Amo
21532 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Stonefire Grill
25352 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
The Pan - Torrance
3160 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Benihana - Torrance
21327 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Black Bear Diner Torrance
24021 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Torrance Tavern
22735 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
21540 Hawthorne Blvd #401b, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
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