The Steak Library

4.7 (159)

$50 and over

Meat

1937 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717

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The Steak Library

4.7

$50 and over

Meat

San Pedro

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2 people

7 Nov 2026

10:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Fancy
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Steak Library is a premium steakhouse operated by a seasoned meat distributor with over 23 years of experience.
Founder Kengo has supplied top-quality meats to restaurants across the U.S., building trusted partnerships with carefully selected ranches. His mission: to bring more smiles through exceptional meat.

We serve USDA Prime beef, authentic Japanese Wagyu including Kobe beef, and American Wagyu—carefully selected by a true meat expert.
Our modern, luxurious space is perfect for special occasions and romantic evenings.

To maintain a refined atmosphere, we kindly ask that children under six not be brought into the restaurant.
We also request that toys not be used at the table.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Meat, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(424) 263-5373
Website
https://www.steakslibrary.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1937 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
Area
San Pedro
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

All Experiences

Christmas Day Special Course Menu
USD 20.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
25 Dec 2026 only
We will be offering a special course menu only. A $20 deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. The deposit will be applied toward your final bill. Please note that our regular menu will not be available on this day.
Christmas Eve Day Special Course Menu
USD 20.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
24 Dec 2026 only
We will be offering a special course menu only. A $20 deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. The deposit will be applied toward your final bill. Please note that our regular menu will not be available on this day.
Mother's Day Special Course Menu
USD 20.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
9 May 2027 only
We will be offering a special course menu only. A $20 deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. The deposit will be applied toward your final bill. Please note that our regular menu will not be available on this day.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Steak Library.

4.7

(159)

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Best Service
Long Beach / Catalina
Great for fine wines
Long Beach / Catalina
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Steak Library is hailed as having "the best steakhouse" experience, offering exceptional service and exquisite dishes like filet mignon and wild mushrooms. It's ideal for special occasions with its cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and unique touches like rose petals and Polaroid photos. Despite mixed reviews on some dishes, the overall experience is highly praised.

159 Reviews

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Michael
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very clean and comfortable with really great service. The food was great it was as expected although the Mac n cheese was disappointing the sauce was almost like glue.
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Uday
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best steakhouse I’ve ever eaten at is the Steak Library. Not just in the South Bay but overall.
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Chelsea Gold
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rose petals on the table for my friend for her birthday was unique. The food was amazing. Service was impeccable and they tried to make every dish gluten free which was very pleasing as my friend has a gluten allergy. All in all I’m never disappointed when I leave! Thank you :)
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Daniel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were both incredible. Great for a date or a low key special occasion. My new favorite spot!
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Louise Gold
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very special place. The service is impeccable. The filet mignon was exceptional. Loved the creamed spinach. I would highly recommend it.
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jackie
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We came here to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. The food was okay, but for the price, it was definitely overpriced and not nearly as good as we expected. In my opinion, Think Prime has much better food, service, and ambiance. We ordered the $300 shared tomahawk, and our waiter convinced us to get the aged tomahawk. Unfortunately, the cut was extremely fatty, and the lobster had very little meat. I honestly wish I had taken a picture because it was that disappointing. What really surprised me was that, for a high-end establishment, they did not provide any utensils to crack the lobster. My husband literally had to use his hands, like he was eating at a crab shack. When we asked for something to crack the lobster claw--the only part that actually had meat--we were told they didn't offer anything for that. Throughout the meal, we also felt like there was a lack of attention from our waiter. I didn't complain or make a scene because I wanted to enjoy my husband's birthday and simply leave on a positive note. Our bill was over $630. I left a $50 tip, which I understand is less than the $123 suggested on the bill, but given the overall experience and service, I felt it was appropriate. What happened next was honestly the most embarrassing part. We were the last ones leaving the restaurant, and before we even reached our car, the waiter came outside and confronted us about the $50 tip. I have never experienced anything like that. If a customer leaves a tip, regardless of whether it meets the suggested amount, following them outside to question or complain about it is completely inappropriate and made an already disappointing experience even worse. After that, I honestly wished I had left nothing. We spent over $630 celebrating a very special birthday, and instead of leaving feeling like we had a great experience, my husband walked away smelling like lobster and we were embarrassed by how the situation handled
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Josephine Gold
Los Angeles84 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We came here as a last minute option. We were sat at a table near the door. They were nice enough to send a text saying that we have less than half an hour to order, etc. The steak was good. The rest of the dinner was fine. The dinner ended with a frequent diner having a loud conversation with the table next to her. I don’t think I’ve has heard the term “chinglish” used since I was a child :(. Would recommend other dinning option. We went to Rex steakhouse the next day. A much better choice.
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KenjiA
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak I've ever had. We save this place for special occasions as it is a bit pricey but everything is so good! One of the things I really appreciate is you can actually have a conversation without having to shout over a crowd. We'll definitely be back!
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Evelyn Gold
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a lovely restaurant! The staff were excellent, very attentive. Our dinner was delicious! We cannot wait to go back when we’re in town again. Try the fried rice, it’s delicious!
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David Gold
Los Angeles14 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Expensive, high-end steakhouse located in a strip mall and just felt like it was trying too hard to be something it’s not.
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Meat, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(424) 263-5373
Website
https://www.steakslibrary.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1937 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
Area
San Pedro
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

FAQs

Yes, The Steak Library's modern, luxurious space is described as perfect for special occasions and romantic evenings, and many guests report celebrating anniversaries there.

The Steak Library can fill up at peak times, many guests advise reserving, while Monday nights and several visits are noted as quiet and relaxed, perfect for conversation.

The Steak Library feels modern and luxurious yet cozy, a dimly lit, intimate dining room where attentive service and a quiet, conversation-friendly atmosphere make it ideal for special occasions and romantic evenings.

Smart casual is the guide at The Steak Library, think polished but relaxed, with many guests dressing up a touch for anniversaries and romantic evenings.

For a calmer, more intimate meal at The Steak Library, aim for a Monday evening, a guest specifically noted the restaurant was quiet on a Monday night, and the owner describes the space as perfect for special occasions and romantic evenings.

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The Steak Library

4.7

$50 and over

Meat

San Pedro

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2 people

7 Nov 2026

10:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

The Steak Library

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The Steak Library

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About this restaurant

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All Experiences

Christmas Day Special Course Menu

Christmas Eve Day Special Course Menu

Mother's Day Special Course Menu

Concierge
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