Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Torrance
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Torito
Big, lively cantina with expansive drink deals and classic plates.
Notable Picks
#1
El Torito
8.6
El Torito’s Torrance outpost functions as a classic SoCal cantina, where combo plates, sizzling fajitas, and strong margaritas anchor a sprawling bar-centric happy hour. Locals use it for after-work meetups, big-game nights, and affordable rounds of chips, salsa, and drinks that run well into the evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tableside Guacamole, Sizzling Fajitas, Street Taco Trio
What Makes it Special: Big, lively cantina with expansive drink deals and classic plates.
#2
Mom Said Yes
8.3
Mom Said Yes is a New York–style pizza bar and arcade where 18-inch pies, craft cocktails, and constant events share the same loud, playful room. Locals lean on it for crispy, foldable pizzas with creative toppings plus a built-in night out of games, music, and sports on TV. It’s the spot when you want a party vibe and serious pizza in one place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bad Influence vodka-sauce pizza with cup-and-char pepperoni, Spicy Permission Slip sriracha-agave chicken pizza, Detention Special pesto burrata and prosciutto pizza
What Makes it Special: Big New York–style pies served in a rowdy bar-arcade setting.
8
Torrance Yokocho is a newer izakaya built to evoke Japan’s lantern-lit alleyways, with QR-code ordering, a full bar, and a menu that ranges from yakitori and karaage to ramen and small plates. It’s become a lively night-out option in 90505 for groups wanting a street-food-inspired atmosphere without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted yakitori skewers, Tonkotsu ramen, Takoyaki
What Makes it Special: Lantern-lit izakaya channeling Japanese yokocho street alleys with full bar.
8
Torrance Tavern is a busy sports bar where burgers, wings, and big salads share space with a strong draft list and cocktail program. Locals pile in for games, happy hour, and hearty bar food that’s upgraded just enough to feel like a step above the usual pub grub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Western Burger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chili Verde Bowl
What Makes it Special: High-energy sports bar with upgraded burgers, bowls, and plenty of screens.
Worthy Picks
#5
China Buffet
7.5
Vibes:
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Group Dining Gatherings
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Happy Hour Hotspots
China Buffet is a casual, high-volume all-you-can-eat option where families and groups graze on steam tables of chow mein, garlic fish, sushi, and honey chicken for a set price. Quality can vary by time of day, but for an inexpensive, mix-and-match Chinese-American buffet in 90505, it’s the default choice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey chicken, Garlic fish, Mongolian beef
What Makes it Special: Inexpensive all-you-can-eat Chinese-American buffet with wide variety.