Best Healthy Restaurants in Torrance
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Veggie Grill by Next Level – Rolling Hills Plaza
Plant-based fast-casual staple with kids’ options and a busy patio.
Notable Picks
Inside Rolling Hills Plaza, Veggie Grill by Next Level is a fast-casual hub where plant-based burgers, bowls, and kids’ meals make it easy for mixed-diet families to meet in the middle. Patio seating and app-based ordering keep weeknight dinners streamlined without feeling like a compromise.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Fe Chick'n Sandwich, All Hail Kale Salad, Kids Crispy Chick'n Meal
What Makes it Special: Plant-based fast-casual staple with kids’ options and a busy patio.
#2
Mama Says
8
Mama Says is a fast-casual Italian-leaning spot in a small Pacific Coast Highway center where lasagna rotates alongside lighter pastas, salads, and wraps. Regulars appreciate being able to pair a hearty baked pasta with greener options in a counter-service setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Lasagna (when available), Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Pesto Pasta
What Makes it Special: Mixes baked lasagna and pastas with customizable, lighter counter-service options.
The Crenshaw outpost of Chicken Maison is a high-volume Mediterranean rotisserie and kabob shop known for its spicy lemon garlic chicken and hearty salads. It’s built for fast service and takeout while still offering dine-in tables for casual meals. The menu leans into grilled chicken, hummus, and fresh salads that hit a sweet spot between comfort food and lighter eating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Lemon Garlic Chicken, Chicken Kabob Plate, Greek Salad with Chicken
What Makes it Special: Busy Mediterranean rotisserie spot famous for spicy lemon garlic chicken.
Worthy Picks
Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria at Rolling Hills Plaza is a plant-based concept from the Veggie Grill team serving tacos, burritos, bowls, and nachos made entirely from vegan proteins and produce. Opened in 2021, it gives South Torrance a rare option for Mexican flavors with a lighter, fully meat-free spin.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smokey Mushroom Asada Taco, Chick'n Tinga Burrito, Mas Nachos with plant-based queso
What Makes it Special: Fully plant-based tacos, burritos, and bowls with bold flavors.
7.8
ON + ON Fresh Korean Kitchen is a fast-casual, build-your-own bowl concept translating Korean flavors into lighter, veggie-forward combinations. It’s the practical option near Costco and Home Depot when you want bibimbap-style bowls with lots of greens and a quick in-and-out experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic BBQ beef bowl, Spicy pork bowl, Grilled chicken and veggie bowl
What Makes it Special: Korean-inspired bowls with lots of vegetables and fast-casual convenience.
7.8
Spice & Spoon is a newer counter-service Thai restaurant off Vista Montana that leans into bright, aromatic flavors and a modern, casual dining room. The menu covers staples like pad thai and curries but also features boat noodles, papaya salad, and kana moo krob that appeal to locals looking for something fresher than standard takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boat Noodle Soup, Kana Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly), Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Modern, counter-service Thai spot with boat noodles and papaya salad.