"A flashy steakhouse that gets the basics right, the Rex in Redondo Beach serves very good wood-grilled steak and a wide set of thoughtful side dishes, such as sauteed mushrooms to smooth mashed potatoes. If looking for an ideal steak, pick the prime bone-in Kansas City steak, dressed with elegantly brunoised chives. The somewhat Mastros-esque decor, sleek but not too stuffy, feels right for this beachside city. Don’t sleep on the pastas like the paccheri with lamb sugo, which would impress any Italiaphile. The Rex saves South Bay denizens from a trip to Beverly Hills for a proper steakhouse experience." - Matthew Kang
