Cafe Luna - Torrance

Cafe Luna

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Torrance

7/14/2009

Disappointing local Italian eatery that features a Mexican menu as well. Have you seen the Cafe Luna Taco Trucks parked in their lot? It's ridiculous! A last attempt to keep themselves afloat. Honestly, the best way to stay open is to go back to the basics -- fresh homemade marinara, old fashioned meatballs (not your meatballs from Trader Joes!!), a good shrimp scampi, a nice vodka sauce. It's THAT simple! I cannot recommend Cafe Luna any longer - not until they make a positive change in their business.

Cafe Luna (*) 1 star
1870 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 787-0077

Lazy Dog Cafe - Torrance, Del Amo Mall

We go here for the 'dog' name and because we can bring Shadow....here's the review.

Lazy Dog Cafe

Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Torrance

7/14/2009

Loved Lazy Dog at first. It's dog friendly, the patio area was nice, the service WAS great and the food was really good as well. Somewhere along the way in it's increased popularity, the service became lacksadaisical - where the "staff just needed a job for now" attitude - the patio area was flooded by 14 year old teens being obnoxious and sitting near the fire pit while waiting for a movie. And the FOOD - went downhill completely. The only safe thing is the Margarita Pizza. They couldn't seem to get the burger right after 2 attempts. Finally, it's the Lazy Dog Cafe - they offer NO Doggie treats and no water for the pooch. Go figure!

Lazy Dog Cafe (**) 2 stars
3525 Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 921-6080