Centennial Public Event to Take Place May 17 at Trani’s Dockside Station as San Pedro Emerges as LA’s Next Great Food Destination
One hundred years ago, a young immigrant named Filippo Trani opened a humble restaurant in the bustling port town of San Pedro. That restaurant, The Majestic Café, would become the seed of a legacy that now spans four generations, two landmark restaurants, and a culinary footprint that reaches across Los Angeles and beyond. Today, the Trani family is proud to announce its centennial celebration, commemorating 100 years of culinary excellence, community roots, and cultural contribution to San Pedro and the City of Los Angeles.
The festivities will culminate with a public celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Trani’s Dockside Station, the family’s newest waterfront restaurant located at Berth 84. The evening will feature live music, special dishes inspired by the family’s 100-year journey, and the official announcement of their newest culinary venture: The Majestic.
Slated to open in late 2025, The Majestic marks a triumphant return to the Trani family’s original name and spirit. Located on the ground floor of the newly redeveloped Harbor House Apartments—overlooking the main channel of the Port of Los Angeles—The Majestic will deliver an experience they call “Prohibition Era Nuevo” with an elevated dining experience to the LA Waterfront, honoring the family’s heritage while embracing the future of San Pedro’s evolving culinary scene.
“For our family, this isn’t just about our story—it’s San Pedro’s story,” said Chef Dustin Trani, fourth-generation chef and owner. “We’ve watched this community grow, evolve, and now emerge as one of the most exciting food scenes in Los Angeles. It’s an honor to have been part of it for a hundred years, and we’re just getting started.”
“The Trani family hopes to deliver San Pedro its first award winning restaurant,” said Trani.
From the elegant Italian classics at J. Trani’s Ristorante to the oyster-forward, harbor-inspired fare at Trani’s Dockside Station, the Trani family has consistently set the standard for dining in the Harbor Area. Food lovers now travel from across Los Angeles and beyond to experience what San Pedro locals have known for generations: it’s worth the trip to Trani’s.
As the community prepares for this historic moment, San Pedro is also experiencing a renaissance. Once considered LA’s best-kept secret, the neighborhood is quickly gaining recognition as a burgeoning food destination, led in large part by the Trani family’s relentless commitment to quality, innovation, and hospitality.
Event Details:
What: Trani Family 100-Year Celebration
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Where: Trani’s Dockside Station – 311 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA
Who’s Invited: The public especially food lovers, longtime patrons, and media.
The centennial is more than a milestone. It’s a cultural moment for Los Angeles, honoring the immigrant story that helped shape the region, the family that built a culinary institution, and a community poised to lead in LA’s next chapter of food, culture, and destination living.
About the Trani Family Legacy
Founded in 1925 by Filippo Trani, the Trani family has been a constant in San Pedro’s ever-changing landscape. Each generation—from Jim Sr. to Jim Jr., and now Dustin Trani—has built on the last, maintaining a standard of culinary excellence rooted in Italian tradition and California coastal ingredients.
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Contacts
Branimir Kvartuc
213-248-7954
bk@branimir.LA
