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Second City Bistro


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4 of 5 stars 17 ratings
17 ratings
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#8 of 39 restaurants in El Segundo
  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Seafood
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4 of 5 stars
StenstromFamily 1 contribution
Los Angeles
Apr 26, 2009

The menu here is one of the best I have seen in a very long time. Everything sounds scrumptous. The staff was very courteous. The food was delicious. The wine was devine. The only negative was the time it took to receive our food - that is the only reason I gave service a 4 instead of 5. Extremely slow.... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

Great portion sizes, good prices, yummy food and a great wine list. The service can sometimes be a bit slow but this place is on the money! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Food that Los Angeles would die for, a hidden gem for El Segundo more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

Great atmosphere and each monday they have wine tasting for free. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2007

you MUST save room for dessert here! Also their soups are notably excellent. more

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4 of 5 stars
MikeS1111 13 contributions
Los Angeles
Dec 12, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

The food is consistently good, although service can be slow during the week at lunchtime. Wait staff is courteous and helpful. The grilled beef burger with carmelised onions is the best in town and a deal at under $10. The dinner menu features grilled rib eye, stuffed pork chops, grilled salmon, roasted seabass, all delicious. Atmosphere is pleasant, relaxed and... more

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1 of 5 stars
ChevronGal 1 contribution
Torrance,ca
Nov 5, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

I had a very disappointing experience. Went there for lunch and ordered a salad. Half way through my salad I looked down at my salad and saw a green worm inching it’s way across my plate. When I called over the waitress she didn’t even apologize. They did take it off my bill but I felt like the staff was... more

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5 of 5 stars
vondrejech 13 contributions
El Segundo, CA
May 9, 2006
5/7 found this review helpful

Second City Bistro is extraordinary when it comes to fabulous wine and scrumptious food. Their motto "American flair with flair" says it all. This Zagat reviewed restaurant offers those with a discriminating palate the best place, in and around town, to sample fabulous four star dining. New Zeland chef Nikki Hoelsey mixes up the menu with presentations that rival the... more

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Second City Bistro Address

223 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
Tel: 310.322.6085 Fax: 310.322.2015
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.