21 Square Bar + Kitchen — Restaurant in Torrance

Not bad! A chill place overall.

Parking-wise, I wasn't quite sure if the restaurant validated hotel parking, so just parked across the street at the mall.

21 Square Bar + Kitchen can found going into the lobby and to the left side. It has big open doors to a nice patio area and a big bar area with a few tables. The bartenders were super nice and chill.

Going into the DineLA menu, here's what I got: *Shrimp Ceviche Tostada: The presentation of the food on this was a little off and the tostada itself didn't look fresh (apologies if I'm wrong!), but the shrimp ceviche itself was delicious. Refreshing and was a great start. *Adobo Braised Lamb Shank: Also surprisingly solid. The plating on this was better than the ceviche and the polenta base was good. The lamb was a little salty but overall just went well with the polenta. Loved the contrast. *Cinnamon Churros: Again, the presentation itself wasn't spectacular, but the flavor was terrific. Bite into one of these churros and find a good amount of caramel overflowing. It's so good. *Local Red Ale: Super solid and delicious!

Think some stuff can be better for sure but there's potential. A 3 1/2 star stop that I don't mind giving...

I recently visited the restaurant at the Marriott, and while the overall experience had its ups and downs, there are definitely a few noteworthy highlights.

The service was genuinely commendable staff were attentive, polite, and seemed genuinely eager to make the dining experience pleasant. From being seated promptly to having our questions about the menu answered patiently, the hospitality stood out.

The bar shelf is well-stocked and visually impressive, featuring a solid selection of both classic and premium spirits. It's clear some thought has gone into the curation, and for casual drinks or a quick unwind, it's a comfortable spot to sit.

That said, the food and drinks left something to be desired. While nothing was outright bad, the dishes felt uninspired and under-seasoned. The cocktails were average at best—missing the depth or balance you'd expect from a place with such a strong bar presence.

In short, it's a great place for service and ambiance, with a decent bar to enjoy, but don’t set your expectations too high when it comes to the culinary side. Final...

We made reservations but they were not ready for us (it was not busy) no big deal we put 2 tables together and started looking at the menu.. We had ordered corn ribs they were good. Before our food came out I walked out front to go to the car and there was a CPS van (child protective service) I found that odd so I took a picture of it. I went back in to the table. After sitting down the manager came over like we were being kicked out. He started asking questions like if we were under Lucy we said no, he continued to ask questions. It was very strange . He lingered around us for about 5 mins asking questions. Then When our waitress came out with our food her whole demeanor changed she was not polite any longer. It was just a very odd experience. We all felt very uncomfortable. The food was nothing to brag about for the price.

The atmosphere was really nice and relaxing until we were questioned and the waitress changed up on us. This place is...