Inglewood's soul food institution since 1983 — the turkey chops and grits that built a legacy
Must-try: Turkey chops, Mac & yams, Grilled cornbread, Catfish & grits
📍 1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
3 curated picks covering every occasion, cuisine, and budget — with real TikTok previews.
3 restaurantsInglewood's restaurant scene is defined by community anchors, great soul food, and a growing wave of new spots drawn by the neighborhood's energy and relatively accessible rents.
These 3 picks are pulled from Forks.LA's database of 230+ LA restaurants, selected for quality, consistency, and the kind of experience worth planning your night around. Top of the list: The Serving Spoon, Coni'Seafood, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen.
Inglewood's soul food institution since 1983 — the turkey chops and grits that built a legacy
Must-try: Turkey chops, Mac & yams, Grilled cornbread, Catfish & grits
📍 1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
Inglewood's Nayarit-style seafood institution — zarandeado whole fish, shrimp cocktails, and the kind of caldo that fixes everything
Must-try: Zarandeado whole fish, Caldo de camarón, Shrimp tacos
📍 3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
Inglewood's 40-year soul food institution serving the fried chicken, oxtail, and peach cobbler that define Crenshaw district cooking
Must-try: Fried chicken, Oxtail with gravy, Peach cobbler
📍 202 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
The Serving Spoon is consistently the top-rated restaurant in Inglewood — exceptional food, a memorable atmosphere, and the kind of place worth booking ahead for. Other standouts include Coni'Seafood and Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen.
The most talked-about restaurants in Inglewood right now are The Serving Spoon, Coni'Seafood, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen. All three are booking out quickly — reservations are recommended for weekend visits.
The Serving Spoon is one of the best value options in Inglewood — quality food without the special-occasion price tag. Several spots on this list are wallet-friendly without sacrificing on what's on the plate.
The top spots in Inglewood fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book The Serving Spoon and similar picks 3–7 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. Several spots on this list are walk-in friendly on weeknights.