Chili: Barney’s Beanery Any restaurant that celebrates National Chili Day (February 27) deserves recognition, especially if it has beanery in its name. Though Kevin Cody March 24, 2014
Late Night Restaurant: The Kettle Late night dining is tough in the beach cities. For transplants from cities like Chicago and New York, it can Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Outdoor Dining: Hennessey’s Tavern, Hermosa Beach Hennessey’s Tavern has had a monopoly on the outdoor dining category for some time. And while the street-side tables at Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Restaurant view: Strand House It seems almost unfair to award best view to the Strand House. It’s like watching Meryl Streep win her 18th Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Cajun: Ragin’ Cajun People from all over the world go to Louisiana to vacation, and it isn’t for the weather. They endure the Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Steakhouse over $20: Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar It’s unusual for a chain restaurant to win in a competitive poll in an area so supportive of small, local Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Japanese, Sushi: Izaka-Ya by Katsu-Ya Sushi has gone through several evolutions in the U.S., from the traditional version in which the flavor of fresh fish Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Asian Fusion: Little Sister Chef Tin Vuong has rocketed to stardom like no other chef in the history of the South Bay. Just two Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Thai: Phuket Thai There are Thai restaurants in the South Bay that have done a marvelous job at recreating Thai architecture, gardens and Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Italian under $20: Mama D’s The two restaurants that tied this year couldn’t be more different in style. One is a little cucina any homesick Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Vegetarian: The Spot Lots of places call themselves famous, sometimes an indecently short time after they start offering their services. The Spot is Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Indian: Akbar The Indian Emperor Akbar was an adventurous and ambitious ruler who learned from other cultures, which makes it quite fitting Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Fish n’ Chips, Seafood soup: Fishbar Chef Jessica Jordan has made her mark with Fishbar by focusing on the freshness and quality ofher seafood, and the Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Pizza: Fresh Brothers This locally owned chain has taken off, going from one location in Manhattan Beach in 1985 to 10, with locations Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Rotisserie chicken: Poulet du Jour When it comes to chicken, this is the specialist. It serves rotisserie chicken, sandwiches and salads made with rotisserie chicken Richard Foss March 24, 2014
Teppanyaki: Banzai Beach One may argue about what cuisine in the world is tastiest or healthiest, but there’s really no contest over which Richard Foss March 24, 2014