Gabi James

They bring food as it is done. So one person at your table could get there entree 10 minutes before the other. Kitchen does not coordinate timing of the order for the entire table.

Finally found a place where I enjoyed everything things. Highly recommended

Average service and food quality.

If you enjoy great flavor, small plates and sharing with your friends, Gabi James is a no-miss destination for good food and a congenial atmosphere. This small restaurant in Redondo Beach knocked it out of the park for a pre-New Year event. To be honest, we love the idea of grazing on small plates, so we were predisposed to liking this. And the restaurant does have more conventional larger plates, but our group of four devoured 8 small plates without feeling rushed and without a real miss on the food. Our server suggested that about 2 plates per person was a good start, and it was indeed. Now we are an adventurous lot, so bear in mind that we like big flavor. The Octopus with Fennel was amazing and out of this world. If we had tried it first we would have ordered two, and believe me, it was enough for all of us. I can see this as a great sit at the bar and share one dish for Nancy and me. Once a week. Seriously. The turkey meat balls, potato Croquettes and roasted mushrooms (with an egg underneath) were all great choices. The croquettes we a crunchy bite with dreamy mased potato center, don't under estimate them. Charred asparigus with panko coated egg was a treat. The shrimp were lovely juicy and well done, although compated to the others a little bland. The crispy calimari were fine, not the best but fine, and the sause was delightful. The general vibe of the restaurant is good. It has a somewhat industrial tone, and the booths and chairs were fine, but not all that comfortable. Service was good and unrushed, which is great, many small plate restaurants seem to think getting you out is the main goal of service, not so much here. Thank you, tip your server accordingly. I am sure we will be back. Parking: Large public lot behind the restaurant.

The food is outstanding. We did mostly small plates, tapas, and shared. Great and knowledgeable service. Recommend. $25 corkage.

Gavi James in Torrance, while boasting a decent menu, falls significantly short in terms of service efficiency and overall dining experience. The ambiance, though promising a cozy and inviting setting, is overshadowed by the frustratingly slow service. From the outset, the experience is marred by a disorganized reception, with guests being shuffled from one host to another, creating a sense of unwelcomeness and confusion. This lack of coordination permeates the entire service experience. The wait times to place an order and receive meals are excessively long, testing the patience of diners. Although the food, when it finally arrives, is of acceptable quality, the prolonged wait diminishes the overall enjoyment. The staff, despite being friendly, seem overwhelmed and unable to manage the flow effectively. In essence, Gavi James has the potential to be a delightful dining spot but is significantly hampered by its sluggish service and poor management. For those seeking a swift and seamless dining experience, this may not be the ideal choice. The restaurant needs to address these critical issues to match its culinary standards with service efficiency.

Unique tapas style place. Really enjoyed everything.