9 Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

1. The Attic

4.5

Awesome(60)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Long Beach

Booked 6 times today

The half chicken with preserved lemon was phenomenal. I’ll definitely return to have this again.

2. Chez Bacchus

4.8

Exceptional(89)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Long Beach

Booked 8 times today

This was my third visit for afternoon tea, and once again, the experience was absolutely impeccable! Bill, Melissa, and Christine are the perfect hosts. Their warmth, attention to detail, and exceptional hospitality make every visit special. I look forward to coming back again!

3. Olive and Rose

4.8

Exceptional(301)

$$$$

• Californian • Long Beach

Booked 5 times today

In a world of famous chefs owning multiple restaurants Olive and Rose is a unique stand alone restaurant. In a small travel court hotel in downtown Long Beach Lauren and her brother opened a very intimate restaurant. Their intention was to serve small menus to small crowds with shockingly excellent food and service. It is evident they do not chase the money, they chase excellence in food and service knowing the money follows. A great little romantic restaurant…👏👏👏👏👏👏

A photo of Kendall's Brasserie restaurant

4. Kendall's Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(1638)

$$$$

• French • Downtown

We had a lovely lunch and our server was very attentive without being overbearing! She saw to our every need and took very good care of us! She made sure we were able to have our meal and make it to our show on time.

5. Thirty Acres Farm

4.1

Excellent(29)

$$$$

• American • Buena Park

Booked 2 times today

Went for the buffet (multiple discs with Knotts season pass). The thick sausage links were flavorful & lean. Potatoes nicely spiced & French toast as well as bacon tasty. Small selection sm Danish flavorful. Nice outdoor dining courtyard & restaurant nicely decorated/relaxing. Endless juices, coffee/tea & sodas included made price seem reasonable.

6. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(37)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Traxx is surprisingly good for a restaurant in a major train terminal. The food is well-prepared and the service is excellent. We meet friends there for lunch, with all of us arriving by Metro, Metrolink or Amtrak. They accommodated our group of eight with no problem. It is quiet enough for a business lunch.

A photo of Dahlia at Downtown LA Proper restaurant

7. Dahlia at Downtown LA Proper

4.8

Exceptional(51)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

the Food is amazing and accommodations for dietary restrictions were superb.

8. YhingYhang BBQ

4.3

Awesome(3)

$$$$

• Thai • South Los Angeles

I've done quite a bit of West Coast tasting menu fine dining (Providence, Melisse, and French Laundry, etc.) along with Japanese style grill dining (Yakitori and Robata yaki's in SoCal, most recently ToriMatsu in Gardena) so I was truly excited to try the tasting offered by Yhing Yhang BBQ - a Thai-focused grill inspired by the street cuisine of Thailand -- it was just the thing to satiate adventurous taste buds. I'm no stranger to local modern Thai cuisine either - my faves are Luv2Eat Thai Bistro and Night + Market Song. For traditional, I enjoy Lacha Somtum and Mae Malai in Thai town. I visited Yhing Yhang BBQ by the Holy Basil folks at their Maydan Market location in early January 2026 and whatever kitchen inconsistencies may have existed in October/November 2025 were non-existent during our visit. All proteins (fish, shellfish, chicken, sausages, and pork collar) were cooked perfectly, flavors were on point, and table service was efficient without being intrusive and the server described each dish in a concise, quick and pleasant manner. Ordering the delicious specialty non-alcoholic drinks at Compass Rose next door and having them brought to Yhing Yhang's tasting counter was convenient and complemented the meal and overall experience. The vibe of Maydan Market was glamorous without being stodgy. We all thought for $65 the tasting menu was an outstanding and extremely reasonable meal for the quality, execution, composition, creativity, service, and ambience. One of my guests went to the Michelin starred Vespertine a few months ago, and definitely preferred the tasting experience at Yhing Yhang BBQ. I came across some recent rumors that Yhing Yhang will be changing its format, but I hope the Thai-focused grill concept will re-emerge someday. Until then, I'll look forward to visiting the recently opened Holy Basil Santa Monica, the well-established flagship restaurant in Atwater Village and whatever new food projects this restaurant group comes up with.

A photo of Gabin Korean Grill restaurant

9. Gabin Korean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(12)

$$$$

• Korean • Koreatown

Booked 10 times today

Great experience as a one off but super expensive

Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. The Attic

2. Chez Bacchus

3. Olive and Rose

4. Kendall's Brasserie

5. Thirty Acres Farm

6. Traxx

7. Dahlia at Downtown LA Proper

8. YhingYhang BBQ

9. Gabin Korean Grill

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