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Second City Bistro is a three star restaurant in El Segundo. It's known for its contemporary offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms.
1.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to try this place out. It looked so cute and got great reveiws. I thought for what we got we got ripped off. Everything tasted fine. But if I wanted fine I would have went to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars might be a little harsh... But my experience does not compare with what the other 5 star reviews have stated. Service was a little slow. The waitress kept yakkin with the chef instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant. Intimate, casual dining with great atmosphere, wine and food. Popular lunch spot as well.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally ate here. The portion is big, the taste is average.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a long while since I've had dinner at Second City Bistro after moving to Chicago, but when I was back in LA, I couldn't help myself from wanting to go back and have some awesome French...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times: once for lunch and once for dinner. We had reservations both times so didn't have to wait. The lunch menu was reasonable and the food tasted very good. It did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living in the LAX/Westchester area for a few months, my boyfriend and I decided to see what good dining options there were in the nearby area (meaning not having to drive to Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten lunch here twice and dinner here 3 times. I was just here 2 weeks ago to take a good friend out for a birthday dinner. 4 of us showed up at 8:30pm on a Friday night and had no problems...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited here the first time today for lunch with a group of work friends. I had heard good things about the place and was curious to try it out myself. Bottom line - I was blown away. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best burger in town. I've been to the Counter, FO, etc... Don't be confused -- make sure you get the dinner burger. They offer a different one for lunch. If you do go for lunch, they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch a loooong time ago and I remembered enjoying it so I decided to come back and try dinner here. I was hoping to like it more but I just thought it was OK. The waitress first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just came here for lunch with my friend. We were meeting up since we had not seen each other for some time. This was such a cute spot to meet up! It was her suggestion, and its my first time. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan. The food is great. Every plate has a fun, interesting twist that elevates the food above the ordinary. The prices are very reasonable. The wine list is good. (Just realized from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to quote my GF on this one, since it basically equals my experience as well..."We came here on a Friday night around 7:50pm. There were some tables available.. 2 on the front patio and some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A co worker of mine recommended this retaurant as one of the possible dinner place for our party coming up in the next month. So i checked out their website.. and WOW.. the menu just sounded so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Second City Bistro: 10. BYOB (first bottle is free, second bottle is $20)... just come with a small group aka date or 2 Greek Lady Friends (GLFs) so you can drink good wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second City Bistro is awesome because it has a city vibe as far as decor and menu but it's much more laid back and it's away from the usual LA crowds. A great place for a mellow yet more upscale date....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food tasted fine. The issue that my husband and I had was with the temperature of our entrees. They were not hot. The problem may have been caused by our waitress. It was only her 6th day on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leave your wallet in El Segundo...so that you have to go back and try this spot. Downtown El Segundo is so cool. Most people think El Segundo is polluted and blah. The downtown area is sweet.We had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place tops the list as one of the the best fine dining experiences in the South Bay. The food is reasonably priced and delicious, and the wine is generous and well selected. The interior/Ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second City is a great location, restaurant, vibe, etc. - The open kitchen is a great visual when you enter or roam around. - I have had a variety of dishes there, and all been great. - They do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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I was shocked to see the negative reviews and felt compelled to tell people that this is my favorite restaurant in the South Bay. I have had nothing but great food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from lunch at SCBistro. It's the second time I've been here and if it were any closer to Culver City, I'd probably be here a lot for lunch.Today I had some of the best fish and chips...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I visit LA, this is the one restaurant that I always make sure to visit. It is a tradition among my classmates and I to make the drive to downtown El Segundo for what always turns out to be a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last weekend with a pretty large group (16 people) to celebrate my bday. On the way to the restaurant, we thought we were going the wrong way because you drive past a refinery and a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really like this cozy restaurant in the middle of downtown el segundo. great friendly service and a large selection of yummy dishes to choose from. my fav dish is the rack of lamb b/c the chef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it 4 stars. Pros: The place was nicely decorated for the holidays - loved the decor and the open kitchen. Food was pretty decent - I had the seafood pasta and it was tasty. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Recently ate there at a catered event. The food was good but the waitresses were terrible. We suspected they were putting something in our food. And of course, we were sick the next day. If you could get past...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good atmosphere, decent prices. You've got to love brie because it is seriously in like half of the dishes, which is a good thing!
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally came back after almost a year. Once again, the free wine tasting was fantastic. Yes, it's FREE. This week they had the total of 18 different Chilean and Argentinean wine. Wow, 18, eh? Of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burger # 91: Free Monday Night Wine Tastings!!We went, tried well over a dozen different wines, and then snagged a table downstairs before the rest of the drunks made it down. Good thing we were quick...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I got out of there for somewhere around 80 bucks. The food was really quite good. I ordered a cranberry salad with poached pears on it that was about the best salad I've ever had. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a blind date one time to this place. The only problem was that I had gone to the dentist earlier that day. I had asked the dentist when the anesthesia would wear off, and he said, "oh, no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little gem with really good food. Service was spot on - not overbearing, but there when needed. For a Friday night it was busy, but not packed when we arrived at 830p. The house salad was ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent service and a very enjoyable meal. large wine list. the brie appetizer was fantastic and the filets we ordered were cooked perfectly. the mashed potatoes weren't that great, but everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Monday night free wine tastings! This isn't going to be a very informative restaurant review, since I didn't eat there. Or pay for anything. But if that's your style too, then read on...Okay, so yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little find in quaint El Segundo. My fellow diners and I crave the tomato bisque once we leave, it is so satisfying and delectable. I did get a steak that was a bit over-cooked and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Second City Bistro for at least one time a week for almost a year. This place has gone down. The Soup&Salad is still a pretty good deal for lunch. The New Zealand Mussels were not good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I almost hesitate to write this, in view of all the praise. We found it overcrowded, over-noisy and overpriced. Food was good, but not anything to congratulate myself for having ordered it or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place. It has a great atmosphere, good (though not spectacular) food, and some unique menu items. We had the tempura shrimp as an appetizer: very good. I had the scallop dish for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seems most Yelpers are boasting what they ordered at Second City before starting the review, so here goes: I had the lamb burger with beet chutney, mint aioli, and sweet potato fries. My friend had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best restaurants I've been to many months. The food and service here was just spectacular. We came here for our friend's graduation dinner and it was a great choice. Kim our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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My husband won a gift certificate at a raffle to this restaurant. We decided to use it on Saturday. I have to say WOW!!!! The restaurant is very quaint, the service is good and the food was fabulous! I'd say...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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I have lived in the south bay for the majority of my life, most recently el segundo for the past year and couldn't help but notice the cozy patio seating with red brick decor outside / heaters if needed. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf took me here for our one year anniversary. We're pretty chill people who usually eat at the nearest In-N-Out so this place was a nice change! The atmosphere is completely romantic since it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me: oven baked filet mignon stuffed with lobster and blue-brie cheese, black cherry reduction on mashed potatoes and steamed spinach... 28.50friend date: peppercorn crusted 14oz new york steak, with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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The Second City Bistro in El Segundo is amazing. Wonderful service -- the server we had was friendly and available, but not too overbearing. I ordered grilled filet mignon with blackberry peppercorn sauce and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a five star meal.A 5pm arrival insured a table without a reservation on a Saturday night.I learned that the chef is a woman and that she does not like to make French onion soup, haha!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here on Friday with the coworkers. Apparently, this is one of the "nicest" restaurnats in El Segundo. I had the soup/salad lunch for $10. The tomato soup was really rich so I asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second City Bistro is a much-needed addition to El Segundo and the South Bay in general. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. This place is really great, especially at South Bay Standards....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another excellent Yelp find while traveling!I really like restaurants like this: small and friendly, tucked away in a quaint downtown, open kitchen and a menu that shows they care about ingredient...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it! i just moved to the gundo a couple years back and this place has always been ol' faithful. awesome food, aweome service, great atmposphere, and killer wine parties. I can walk here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, fellow Yelpers, for leading me to victory! If you live in or are visiting the L.A. area, then do yourself a favor and have dinner here. Tonight. It is a guaranteed win!My friends and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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My husband and myself had been wanting to go to Second City Bistro for quite some time. Finally made reservations for Friday night. I had no problem making the reservation for 8:30. We arrived, our table was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant in El Segundo!! (yes they do exist) Word of mouth got me to go there, and I have taken a lot of people there as well. I like the atmosphere, the outdoor patio, and the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. Innovative menu. Food tastes as good as it sounds. Opt for the patio on a sunny day and you'll feel far away from any city on this little side street. We split the lamb burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty but pricey! But classy and quite nice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a client of mine to Second City Bistro for lunch as I had wanted to try this place out after passing by it a few times while cruising the newly renovated El Segundo downtown area. The outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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I am a Manhattan beach resident and I tend to stay local when dining out during the week. I have basically eaten at every fine dining location in the south bay and this place is by far the biggest joke. By the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? There's promise here, but it doesn't quite measure up to what it should be. The outside, umbrella'ed tables are pleasant on a warm day, and my house salad was steak was okay. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Second City is the "I need a nice, yet casual place to take a client on a lunch" for my company. The atmosphere is mellow and casual. The one bad part about its location is the parking. Food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was very good, however, I ordered my steak medium and it was well done. We were seated immediately but we were at the place for over 2 hours, it took forever to get our food. The best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice for lunch and like it. LIKE it (as Pee Wee says into the phone booth to Dotty).Anyway, I think I've had the burger both times. It's good - big with a great juicy patty,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday we had our post annual company golf tournament party here. After several hours of best ball golfing at the Lakes at El Segundo www.yelp.com/biz/TnqdvsQSkbedF10qhtGc_w we came here for our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reviewer Alison I. had it dead on when she described Second City Bistro as having a Lower East Side vibe, which is one of the reasons why I took my out-of-town bro-in-law, who was visiting from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If El Segundo didn't survive solely on the lunch crowd and/or if people actually knew the downtown area existed in the first place, Second City Bistro would get much more hype than it already does....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No corkage for the first bottle, $20 each additional bottle at present - call ahead to confirm! Complementary tastings on (most) Monday evenings at 6:00 PM.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between giving this place 3 stars or 4 stars, but I'm going to go with 3 stars and hope to be pleasantly surprised if I visit again.I had an 8:30PM reservation and wasn't seated until 9:30PM....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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This is THE best place to eat in El Segundo. There is nothing to compair to it in this cute lil piece of small town in the big city. When you are down for steppin out this is the place to go! Its way cute and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food; iffy service. We had to ask the server a few times before she remembered to refill our drinks. I had to ask a couple of people before my food was peppered. But, the food is soooo good, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a classy place to have a good meal while still feeling comfortable in the LA uniform (jeans and flip flops), I highly recommend Second City Bistro.As the photos show, the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to love a place that does free wine tastings every Monday night. It's never just a couple of wines or small pours, either. Second City is generous.The wine tastings are appropriate, as this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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As a new resident to El Segundo I have had quite a few experiences at Second City Bistro - not all good..... When I go with a girfriend that is very well know by everyone is this small town the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Great food, lunch and dinner...wine list is very nice! Staff is great, be adventurous and take their suggestions...u won't be dissapointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's true it's a diamond in the rough, hidden gem, etc... Whod've thought there was a cool gourmet bistro with massive portions in the middle of sleeeepy El Segundo? They have a pretty cool free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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You walk in, and you're immediately drawn to the warm decor and elegant lighting. The menu has variety, but for what you pay (about $15/person for lunch), it doesn't really excite me. The wait staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Waiter took order. Never checked in with us. Brought food. Never checked in with us. I asked for check. Waiter took check & never returned with my change. He assumed I was leaving him a 28% tip. He is lucky I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Second City Bistro is extraordinary when it comes to fabulous wine and scrumptious food. New Zeland chef Nikki Hoelsey mixes up the menu with presentations that rival the decor. With attention to detail she...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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A hidden treasure in a quiet hamlet that is so undiscovered it is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Second City has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicous, the service attentive, and the wine list extensive. The attmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner- or a good conversation...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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I've dined at Second Street on a couple occasions and it has since become one of my favorite places to eat in El Segundo. The owner, Scott seems to be ever present and seems to genuinely care for the well...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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I have tried this restaurant several different times & have had different experiences each time. When they first opened service was slow, and the usual problems occured with a new restaurant. Well, since then...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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I'm very suprised to read the negative review as I had a completely opposite experience at Second City Bistro. The food, wine, and feel of the restaurant are amazing. Rarely do I think that the food at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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If you like your food raw and your service rude, this is the place to go. Horrible slow service. Rude reponses regarding inquiry about meal after waiting an hour. There are so many good places in El Segundo,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2004
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An absolutely atrocious dining experience! We were seated at noon and did not receive our orders until 1PM. Only when we inquired with the manager, he replied, that "they were doing the best that they could...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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richmond street in el segundo was the nightlife center of town in the 1930's, but until recently it has been a quiet backwater. the crowds are returning both for the silent movie theater up the street and a...
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