Depot Restaurant

The Depot Restaurant is located at 1250 Cabrillo Avenue in Torrance, California, and is categorized as a New American eatery. The restaurant's menu is a reflection of Chef Michael Shafer's diverse culinary experience, with dishes such as Soya Roasted Basa with Cashew Vegetables Rice, Curried Seafood Bowl with Vegetables and Lentils, and Seared Ahi with Persian Cucumbers.

Chef Shafer's background is rooted in classical cuisine, having completed a three-year Culinary Apprenticeship Program under the tutelage of Walter Roth, Corporate Chef of Westin Hotels. He has also worked in various luxury hotels in Europe, including the Hotel Bristol in Vienna and the Hotel Palais Inn Schwatzenberg. This experience has influenced his cooking style, which combines elements of German, Middle American, and Pacific Rim cuisine.

The Depot Restaurant offers a range of services, including catering and private events. The restaurant features several private rooms, including the Kimono Room and the Wine Room, which can be used for special occasions such as weddings and business meetings. The restaurant also offers complimentary valet parking and a full-service bar.

The restaurant's historic building, which was once a train station for the Los Angeles' Red Car Line, adds to its unique atmosphere. The Depot was designed by Irving Gill and built in 1912, and is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. The restaurant's event planners are available to assist with coordinating social and business events, from corporate outings to intimate family functions.