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Second City Bistro
We’re located in the heart of Old Town El Segundo. We offer the experience of simple elegance and serve up what we refer to as American fare with flair. We offer a casual yet upscale atmosphere and are perfect for first dates, happy hour with friends, and even business meetings.
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44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- fit for foodies(19)
- notable wine list(15)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(9)
- good for groups(8)
Second City Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely worth going back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Both diners had one of the best steak/fish they ever had. Superb, reasonably-priced wine list."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I shared an appetizer and a salad. She had the shrimp risotto, and I had the rack of lamb. We shared apple pie. Restaurant is quiet enough for conversation. The food was superb.
While neither of us drank wine that night, the wine list is extensive.
Their bottled beer selection is very good. While I would like to see one or two styles added, they have are a beer to pair with your dinner."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Awful Service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had awful service here. We weren't waited on for 10 minutes once seated. Then we were served burnt bread. Then I was given the wrong drink. Clearly we were frustrated by the waiter. Everything was just wrong with the service here. I would not return."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Attended wine pairing 5 course meal; had a great time. Food was really good, wines were simply outsanding! Great pours, from a very attentive staff. Would recommned without hesitation. We are going back for the next one!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wine list was limited, excellent, & pricey."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lamb was outstanding. Mussels
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lamb was outstanding. Mussels ver tasty. Great dinner overall and corkage reasonable."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was wonderful and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was wonderful and our server was very helpful."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 9 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very much enjoyed the restaurant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very much enjoyed the restaurant, ambience and most of the food. Appetizers could have been presented a bit nicer. Service was a tad slow for a large party like this. Had to ask to get things going. Once it got going, it was very enjoyable and now a great memory."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was valentines day, so
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was valentines day, so this was one if the fewPlaces accepting reservations. Wine list was extensive but the food was deplorable.Anemic salads, cheese and cracker plates that looked as if grandma had prepared. Noticed other diners desperately trying to hack into their $50 steaks with no luck. In other words, avoid if you like good tasting food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 11 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This could be a new favorite restaurant in the South Bay. Food was outstanding - lots of flavors without compromising portion size. The meats were well seasoned and tender, even the pork chop, and it's so rare when you find a good pork chop. Our server was attentive but not overly so. He recommended wines to pair with our dishes and even let us taste a few different selections. Big pours, too. Best of all, there are sound dampening panels so you can actually hear your partner talk. All in all, a great experience, and we will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had the petit filet with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had the petit filet with shrimp, which was very good. The filet was heavily seasoned, and while tasty, was a bit salty for my palate. The shrimp were a good size, with a great scampi sauce, shared by the veggies. The veggies were superb, cooked and seasoned perfectly. Normally I pass on squash, but these were delicious.
The best thing was the creamy tomato bisque with gorgonzola--to die for. The only thing I wish was that there was more interesting variety on the menu. Pretty ordinary steak and seafood recipes, but quality ingredients."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THe Good and not so Good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had the special "porkchop" and it was excellent. Others had "blacken tilapia" and it was fair. Greek salads were good and deserts were very good. Waiter was excellent. Wine list was good with very good pricing."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I'm never dissappointed when
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm never dissappointed when I visit Second City Bistro. The food is great and the ambiance is nice."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable Dinner at Second City
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a very enjoyable dinner at Second City Bistro with a friend and my 11 year old son. We sat on the patio, which was very enjoyable except for the occasional waft of cigarette smoke that came from people hanging out at the bar next door. We had a couple of special requests and the server was happy to accommodate us. The food was really delicious - steak was prepared exactly as ordered and the fish dish was very tasty. Vegetable portions were a bit too small for my liking. Shared one dessert (chocolate something) that was yummy, but coffee was horrible - very weak and not hot. The service was very good. I have enjoyed eating at Second City for many years and plan to continue to do so."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good but not great
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Decent food and good service. Wasn't excited about the pre-set Valentines Day menu. Overpriced for average food. Good wine list though. Might come back for lunch since I work close and coupons can be found on restaurant.com."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and exceptional service. It was our first time there but well certainly be back again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good restaurant in a quiet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good restaurant in a quiet neighborhood in El Segundo. Parking can be an issue as the restaurant has none and you're on your own to fund street parking or a public lot."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Second City Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Neighborhood Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was spotty -- sincere and pleasant but amateurish (common problem in the South Bay). We were seated at one table, the two other members of our party at another (they arrived a few minutes after we did), which we didn't discover for 15 minutes. Had to ask for bread to sop up the sauce served with the mussels. Had to ask to have items removed from the table to make enough room to eat.
The food was quite good. Mussels (appetizer) were excellent, calamari only fair. I had the bone0in pork cook, which was excellent.
Very comfortable place -- attractive, not too bright, not too dark, not noisy."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Second City Bistro
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic