Best Outdoor Dining Oasis Restaurants in Torrance
2 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.
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Pinwheel Cafe & Bakery is a French bakery-cafe in Rolling Hills Plaza known for fresh bread, tartines, omelets, and rich French toast. Breakfast here can be a quick coffee and pastry or a fuller sit-down meal on the patio with cafe-style plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nutella French Toast, Basque Tartine with ham and Basque cheese, Classique Omelet with ham and Swiss
What Makes it Special: French bakery-cafe turning fresh bread, tartines, and pastries into full breakfasts.