Chef Austin Cobb started his culinary career at Redondo Beach’s Chez Mélange before moving to Avellino, Italy where he began working at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Marenna at the wine vineyard Feudi Di San Gregorio. This early career experience had a significant impact on Cobb and solidified his passion for cooking while instilling discipline and a drive for excellence. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Cobb became the personal chef for Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith. He was then introduced to Top Chef Master Neal Fraser and was offered a job at his top LA restaurant Grace. During this time, Cobb joined Fraser to help open The Strand House Manhattan Beach Ca, in 2011. Chef Cobb then left The Strand House with Chef Fraser to be Executive Sous Chef at the critically acclaimed Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles. After working at Redbird for 3 years, he returned to The Strand House as Executive Chef Co-Owner. He ran the show for 3 years taking The Strand House to new heights with Cobb’s culinary skills. After further reflection on life, Cobb moved to Costa Rica pursuing his passion for surfing and fishing. He has reinvented himself as a Sushi Chef and lives a life of balance. Truly living the dream.

Cobb has a New-American, free style way of cooking that blends inspiration from cuisines all around the world. He brings healthy, fresh, flavorful food with a seasonal emphasis

Culinary Career