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A big night out in Torrance

For the anniversary, the birthday, the big news.

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For the anniversary, the birthday, the proposal. Every restaurant here sits at the top of the price range and treats dinner as the whole event. Book well ahead, mention what you're celebrating when you do, and plan for a longer meal than usual.

This guide ranks 6 special-occasion restaurants in Torrance. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.

Make a night of it

Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.

Around Izakaya Hachi

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.3 mi
5:30 PMThe big dinner
Izakaya Hachi
Izakaya Hachi

Restaurant

1880 W Carson St Ste A, Torrance, CA 90501

Torrance

4.8

2
7:00 PMSomething sweet
Torrance Bakery
Torrance Bakery

Bakery

1341 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

Torrance

4.4

Around Sushi Sonagi

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.9 mi
5:30 PMDrinks first
Astro Karaoke
Astro Karaoke

Karaoke & Pub & Bar

2212 Artesia Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504

Torrance

4.2

2
7:00 PMThe big dinner
Sushi Sonagi
Sushi Sonagi

Restaurant

1425 Artesia Blvd Unit 27, Gardena, CA 90248

Torrance

4.6

Around Miyabi Uni

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.8 mi
5:30 PMDrinks first
Smog City Brewing Company
Smog City Brewing Company

Brewery

1901 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

Torrance

4.4

2
7:00 PMThe big dinner
Miyabi Uni
Miyabi Uni

Restaurant

1231 Cabrillo Ave, Plaza Del Prado 1F Suite 101, Torrance, CA 90501

Torrance

4.4

Special-occasion restaurants in Torrance

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best special-occasion restaurant in Torrance for a date?
Our top pick is Gaetano’s Restaurant, rated 4.9 out of 5. Izakaya Hachi and Sushi Sonagi round out the top 3.
Do I need a reservation?
It depends on the spot. Book ahead for Sushi Sonagi and Sushi Inaba.
What should we do before or after?
Make it a big night out: drinks first, then the big dinner, then something sweet. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.

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