Lou’s On the Hill

I was rather disgusted by what happened the other night, and harlot the manager did nothing to address the problem. marina was the server and was NOT attending to our table. Instead, she was playing ‘grab bag’ with her boyfriend (?) by the bathroom. I tried to eat until I realized she did NOT wash her hands!!! great place to get drunk with PV al anon people though.

It was a great surprise! We went there for our anniversary and we enjoyed every dish we ordered! We wasn’t expecting to like it that much because the menu is not so big but it was a nice surprise to find a great place so close to our home. We ordered the Salmon and the rack of Lamb. Both delicious and also big portions. For appetizer we shared the calamari which was very good. Again, everything was good from the appetizer to the dessert! Also the service was pretty good too! Very friendly. Thank you for a great time. We are coming back for sure!

I was there with 5 other women. I think only one other table was occupied about 6:30. The service was extremely slow. I finally got up from the table and asked another employee to bring our wine. It still took awhile. The waiter was pleasant. It was quite a wait for the food. Maybe they were short handed as I saw another wait staff come later. On the upside, the food was delicious! I had the tiger prawns with grilled crostini. The sauce was wonderful as a dip with the bread. Two of the women had the small pizzas and thought they were very good. Getting the check took awhile too.

We went here a few times, for a birthday dinner and Mother’s Day brunch, so far we are never disappointed. It has a great ambiance, the food are delicious and the service are great. Plus the cocktail drinks are awesome!

They know their way around a Negroni and I like the Jamieson Double Lariat Cabernet they have. The Branzino special was tasty. Sit at the bar and they will take good care of you.

Don’t waste your time! Not worth the prices at all. Salmon was undercooked TWICE! Two thumbs down…
When you order CRISPY SALMON, you expect it to be CRISPY and COOKED… to those who want to comment on my previous review. When u send it back asking for it to be cooked through completely, that’s what also expect to be done… but it wasn’t. If I could give a half of a star I would. MOADED

I first need to go with the positive. The restaurant is airy, with lovely natural light and open wood on white interior, with an attentive staff. The problem was I had ordered the «wild caught salmon». It was well prepared. I take the provenance of food seriously. I asked where the fish was from, and was told that the salmon was «wild Atlantic» from the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands are known for their farmed fish but wild Atlantic salmon does not exist commercially. I try to avoid farmed raised fish and try to support sustainable wild fisheries. This was clearly a «bait and switch.» A high end restaurant that cares about where it’s food comes from should know better.

Had a luncheon meeting to attend here, a nice little place towards the border of Palos Verdes and Torrance.
Lunch was on a prix fixe menu
It started with house salad, consisting of mixed greens, orange zest and a bit of cheese… nothing special, but decent salad.
main course offered a choice of chicken, salmon, or penne pasta. I went with the salmon, which was pretty good. skin was crisp on one side, came with an asparagus reduction/​sauce, some mushrooms and asparagus tips. cooked nicely, not overdone, seasoning was spot on!
desert, eh, just something sweet to end the meal. I went with bread pudding, which was plated with a caramel sauce. not big fan of bread pudding, but didn’t want the flourless chocolate cake offered as other option. BP was good, but again, not a huge fan so I’m probably not the best judge of this dish.
parking and getting here a bit of a hassle, but the place was nice, would be good for a business lunch or happy hour if in the area.

Lou’s on the Hill
My wife and I were out and about for the weekend, when we got a call from a friend who asked up to meet her for drinks at this place.
When we arrived I realized I had been once before maybe a year ago, and it had been OK. Certainly not bad, but not especially memorable either.
This time, I noticed and remembered several things.
1. The bar. We were there for drinks after all and it’s would have been hard not to notice the bar. Nice, with a definite upscale feel to it. It looked like in addition to the standards they also stocked some higher end brands and bottles as well. My wife had something called a Bertoix, that was a recommendation, that she liked quite a bit.
2. First Starters we ordered the Salami board. While there is nothing especially hard or all that creative about charcuterie and cheese pairings, there are good charcuterie boards and ones that are less than good. This one had a nice variety of meats, a few cheeses, and some simple pairings. We liked the variety and the simple yet classic pairings.
3. We also ordered a little pizza. And when I say little I actually mean a little pizza. This is the first place I’ve been to that seems to understand the potential of pizza as an appetizer. Sure lots of other places serve it as an appetizer, but very few (none that I can remember) portion the pizza to this size. I liked that I could order something smaller than 9 inches, and both share it with other people, and still be satisfied but not nearly full. I noticed they had the larger size if you pizza was what you wanted, but I enjoyed it as appetizer.
4. Not remembering what I had the last time, I asked for the waitresses’ advice and she recommended the pappardelle with Bolognese. Again not perhaps the most exciting of selections, but I was really there for drinks and conversation so figured, «What the hell»
It was excellent! Turns out it wasn’t just Bolognese, but «Heritage Pork Bolognese». I don’t know if using heritage pork really made that big of a difference or not, but it was again was notably good.
Service was spot on all night and there was not really anything we ever had to ask for or wait on, which was nice.
Near the end of dinner the manager (Charlotte I think) came over to ask how everything was. She was very friendly and polite and we talked for a little bit. When I commented that I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant this time, versus the time I’d been before, she commented that Lou’s had made some changes recently and was continuing to evolve with new management.
All in all, very good drinks and bar, with a better than average wine list (we had a bottle with the food), and along with some enjoyable if not wildly imaginative food, made for a great evening out.
Probably somewhere between 3.5 to 4 stars, but again the service and bar were great so 4 it is.

Would love to order to go. Not sure if this place does that as they never answer their phone. I’ve tried calling multiple times on different days.

Went in early since we took our kids and it was the worst. Service is everything at a restaurant and when you have your kids with you they should serve you quickly and get you out the door. Waited for 10 minutes before server asked for our drink order. I told the server we are ready to order. He wasn’t ready for us. Came back about 3 minutes later and took the order. Apps came out semi quick but we couldn’t eat them since we didn’t have silverware or plates. Drinks still not delivered. Start eating with our fingers and the server says oh you don’t have settings. He runs to get them. Comes back in 5 minutes without them. At this point with no end in sight I take my 2 boys and leave. My wife and her parents stay while I head down to get the kids dinner at McDonald’s and go home. My wife arrives home 45 minutes later with my food to go and it was fine. She said her meal was okay but that the service never picked up and that she had to ask for silverware again when her meal came. New Owner and Management so we will try again but this never happened before.

Off the charts delicious food, great atmosphere and wonderful service… what more can you ask for?!! We were Lou’s On The Hill newbies when we walked in there tonight but now we are already dreaming of our next visit and are sure to be regulars… it was that good! Our salads and Seafood pasta were perfect and Charlotte — one of the managers and our server tonight was terrific. The ambiance is warm and welcoming with great lighting… and strikes a wonderful balance between upscale hip and neighborhood cozy. So glad the South Bay has such a fantastic restaurant — you’ve got to try it!

We were celebrating girls night out and wanted to try something new. The atmosphere was great but the food was very disappointing. The steamed Manila clams were outstanding as our appetizer. We shared the pappardelle and the four cheese white pizza. Both were completely lacking in any flavor boring. That being said, we will be giving Lou’s another chance in hopes that things will have improved because of the great ambience we experienced.

I highly recommend you to come in & try this restaurant as Chris and Charlotte the New Managers are creating a very welcoming warm ambience; new delicious foods are being introduced with events, music, & their bar has the best high end wines and exotic drinks.
I have been to this restaurant a few times now & it is turning into one of my favorite places to eat !! Being able to eat a meal at the bar where I can watch the sports on the TV, talk with the bartenders Katya & Fannessa, even being entertained with a magic show by Kiely is a delight that creates the friendly, warm atmosphere at Lou’s.
When I’m accompanied with family & friends to dine at the tables or in one of the beautiful private event rooms it’s also a special treat as live music is provided. The waiters & staff help make the celebrations even more special by the fantastic service they provide & they requested the band to plays a special song for our birthday occasion.
Last Sat. 2÷6÷2016 we were treated to a private romantic dinner in the smaller room that is so cozy it’s like being in a beautifully furnished living room with your own TV, stereo, dimming lights, high back very comfy chairs.
We had our own staff Bruce & AbbIy who served our delicious dinner by candle light. We felt like Royalty!!! The Chef’s dish for the night was Fantastic with the salmon mouse that topped the fish which melted in your mouth!
Mummmmmmm…
Fannessa the bartender made me an organic pomegranate drink & even came in to ask if we enjoyed the wine/​drinks! We felt so special that night!!!
I have noticed that they treat all of their customers private, the dining area, & at the bar first class by asking & checking to see if the customers are happy & are attentive to their patrons dining needs.

I am REALLY looking forward to their Valentine Dinner on Sat. the 13^th as I’ve been told they will have a Special Chef’s menu, a gift for the ladies, & the live band Oz Horizon will be entertaining that night.
Most of all the staff that serves you makes you feel very special indeed!!!

This place has gone under new management and since it has, it’s been stellar. The service is fantastic, Bruce, Abby and Seth will happily serve you a long with Katiya at the Bar. The food, tasty, superb eight the freshest ingredients and care. They know what they are doing!
Please come and check it out.