Palos Verdes Peninsula's Businesses Of The Year: 2020

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — Is it the friendly staff, the quality food, or the top-notch customer service that makes you love a business? During the coronavirus pandemic, shopping small has become of utmost importance as businesses, restaurants and local stylists struggle to make ends meet.

Here are the Palos Verdes Peninsula businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Great American International Seafood Market, 31224 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes

What our readers are saying: "This seafood market is a hidden gem! Has the best quality seafood beautifully displayed. When the pandemic hit, they really stepped up and brought on a variety of other products as well like chicken beef more canned goods and even toilet paper in a time that local residences really needed it. It was the perfect place to go to a valid the big crowded super markets. Their store is always so clean and organized. The family-owned market has friendly staff too! They are always easy to talk to and very helpful."

Malaga Cove Ranch Market, 43 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates

What our readers are saying: "When our family relocated to Southern California in June we did not know anyone. Our daily walks led us to the Ranch Market where the customer service was amazing and the owners Nurces and Nuna and their family welcomed us like good friends."

"It is a great family-owned and run business. They make you feel like you are a close friend and they are always very accommodating to our special requests. Their food is delicious and reasonable."

"My reason for nominating the Ranch Market is that they have performed an outstanding service to our community since March, during this coronavirus time. They have been able to supply all the basic needs such as milk and toilet tissue and will load your purchased groceries in the car - order over the phone and contactless. The staff and owners Nerses and Noona go above and beyond to help everyone."

Lunada Bay Market, 2201 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates

What our readers are saying: "This small neighborhood market worked like crazy to serve our neighborhood during the first few months of the pandemic. They found creative ways to stock their shelves with items which the bigger stores were running out of. They found paper towels, canned goods, cleaning supplies, meats and cheeses, fresh produce... They are very small and their small staff worked tirelessly keeping our pantries stocked, and keeping our shopping experience clean and safe. I think the owner would work a 12 hour day, and spend all night researching how to creatively restock the shelves with items which their regular vendors were out of. They truly went above and beyond for our neighborhood!"

Good Stuff Palos Verdes, 550 Deep Valley Dr #151, Rolling Hills Estates

What our readers are saying: "I like the location, staff and food."

"Great food and service."

"All around best service!"

"Great service."

"Good value, good nutrition."

"The staff is friendly and efficient, the casual atmosphere is relaxing, and the food is delicious!"

"High-quality food, great service and very friendly staff. Life saver during this pandemic. I take home food at least once a week Easy ordering and that they always get my order correct."

"Great customer service."

"Their food and service are outstanding. I frequent them often, as well as their Redondo Beach location."

"Great variety, great food, friendly staff."

"Great deals and service during pandemic."

"Good food, good service, friendly atmosphere."

"GoodStuff managed to adjust to arbitrary orders from Barbara Ferrer and the LA County Dept. of Public Health, organizing outdoor dining. Good Stuff continued to serve its traditional healthy meals in a very pleasant atmosphere."

"Love the food, great people, great service!"

"They are totally reliable even in COVID. Great healthy food, something for everyone."

"Innovative during corona crisis."

"The restaurant has been striving hard to provide good food during the pandemic, working within whatever current rules are in effect. During this time I have found their management to be extremely friendly and helpful in accommodating my requests."

"Great food, great staff. Friendly, local. A weekly favorite."

"The business fed many first responders through a donation program during the pandemic. Great food and great service from a community-focused business."

El Pollo Inka, 550 Deep Valley Dr #201, Rolling Hills Estates

What our readers are saying: "Great food great service always helping the community schools and much more."

"This is a family business that is doing its best to stay afloat. They are so very nice, food is excellent, and the ambiance is perfectly welcoming!"

"Good food and service."

Which other Palos Verdes Peninsula area businesses do you love? Tell us in the comments!