Manhattan Beach Restaurants

we went to have an evening out. We sampled several menu options and all of them were good. The pork chop was moist and flavorful, not dry like so many are. We had to rush home so no dessert. Be aware they only have beer and wine. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/16/2018

Was a really great place for dinner! The table in the corner with the fireplace was especially nice. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

We had a wonderful evening. I was pleasantly surprised when we were treated to a round of drinks at the bar while we waited for our table to be ready. That was very much appreciated. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/19/2018

Terrific for a variety of salads & entrees, service is usually always excellent, even with a newly-hired server who was a trainee the night we were there! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/18/2018

Lovely lunch to celebrate my mother's 95th birthday. The service and assistance to my mother could not have been better. We shared a crab cake, and then had the halibut and fish and chips. Everything was super fresh, prepared expertly, and tasted delicious. Thank you for a wonderful celebration. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

Always a fabulous meal at this favorite MB restaurant. The cuisine is simply inspired!! Our server, Rachel, is a gem and takes the evening to an even higher level. Well done, MB Post! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/16/2018

This was my first time at The Rockefeller. Great location and friendly casual vibe. We ordered the vegetable flat bread and zucchini fries which exceeded my expectations. The Ceaser salad was perfectly dressed (it would be great if they offered fresh ground pepper). Our server was lovely and attentive. I will definitely go back as I saw a lot of meals being served to the tables next to me that looked and smelled amazing. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

This restaurant always makes you feel welcome and appreciative. There continue to be places that want a wonderful customer experience. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

We found the food here absolutely delightful. We had a lovely grilled octopus dish and a prosciutto, pear and mozzarella appetizer to start, followed by the duck egg pizza. It was all tremendous. The restaurant was a little loud for us, but certainly not too bad. We would definitely go back. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/19/2018

Excellent food - always fresh - good service - Hamachi crudo a must! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

This is a great spot for a quiet romantic dinner. I usually go with the Veal piccata. My date enjoyed the pasta shells. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/13/2018

Great food and service ! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/20/2018

This continues to be the best restaurant in the South Bay and an LA gem. Great menu, great service, and consistently one of the best meals around. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/19/2018

Excellent as always! The food is amazing and Melba and her staff are awesome. Our server John was a pro and helped us select great wine and appetizers. We take my dad every year for his his birthday and he loves it. Melba’s seafood, steak, and lamb dishes are fabulous! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/11/2018

First time at Palmilla and it was great. From the time we arrived until we left. Wonderful service, the food and drinks outstanding... love the fresh tortillas. I will definitely come back. Thank you! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/12/2018

Fabulous!! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/20/2018

Great food....I had the soup, salad & half sandwich....delicious! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/16/2018

Always fantastic. Food and service is impeccable and always consistent. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/05/2018

LOVE this spot. The freshest food & variety on the whole menu. Always order at least one of the daily special dishes. Perfect spot to roll off the beach & enjoy a NON touristy, gourmet meal! FIVE STARS More

OpenTable Diner - 10/15/2018

Very good service, from the reception when we walked in, to the patience while we decided which of 2 table locations we wanted, to the busser bringing water, bread, hummus, oil and balsamic vinegar, to our waitress Emily who was right on top of all of our requests. This looks like a small restaurant when you walk in but they have a loft area with seating for larger parties. They have a happy hour menu that ends at 7pm. If you want to save a few bucks, get there before and order some appetizers and drinks. Steaks are a bit pricey, $43 for a filet, but it does include one side. My steak was excellent but my girlfriend's honey halibut lacked flavor. However it did come with deep fried spinach which, while very tasty for the first bite or two, was way too salty for more bites. The dessert was a decadent chocolate cake that came with one scoop of ice cream. It was so chocolaty (if that is a word), that we asked for another scoop. Thank you Emily. That helped our party of 4 to almost finish it. One negative is not about the restaurant, it's that there is no restaurant parking. Street metered parking or structures. Worth a shot if you're looking for great service and a very good steak. Enjoy! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/13/2018

Lee the bartender was amazing. He was friendly and very attentive to getting us food and drinks. Give this man a raise! I would recommend this place. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/16/2018

Our meal and service were outstanding! The salmon was one of the dishes that I ever had. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/24/2018

Have had lunch at Matisse often....always a pleasure with quiet atmosphere, quality food and excellent service! It's a hidden gem! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/22/2018

I am a vegetarian. This is the only fine dinning restaurant/Steak house in the South Bay that has something good to eat on the menu for a vegetarian ! Most Steak Houses do not have a vegetarian option on the menu. They tend to make vegetarians feel unwelcome. I get the" Andy’s Tofu" Sautéed Vegetables, Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Spicy Soy Sauce More

OpenTable Diner - 10/16/2018

I’ve been here several times before and the food and service were amazing, as always. I’ve never had anything I didn’t absolutely love here!!!! The only thing was that when we got there today, I let the host know that we had made a reservation for two and he said they don’t accept reservations. I said that was odd and that I had made the reservation via OpenTable and he and another staff member helping out nearby said no, there must be some mistake, that they don’t take reservations at all. I have definitely made OpenTable reservations in the past. I don’t know if this was something new, but luckily we were able to be seated right away because it wasn’t too busy. I guess what I’m trying to say is that if you end up making an OpenTable reservation here, maybe call and confirm that they will accept it or arrive in advance just in case. And, worse case scenario, if you have to wait, it is absolutely worth it. The food is wonderful, great portion sizes, and the staff treats you like family whether it is your first or 100th time there. We will of course be back. :) More

OpenTable Diner - 10/08/2018

Awesome food! Was pleasantly surprised! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/20/2018

Margaritas were to strong for us... but still delicious!!😅 More

OpenTable Diner - 10/13/2018

Food was absolutely delicious! Fried chicken was one of the best ever. Kinda quiet for a Friday night, but that made for a wonderful date night! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/12/2018

Loved the ambiance. Richly appointed. Subdued lighting. Like being in Rome Waiter was so polished and never interrupted conversation. Efficient and professional. Made the meal More

OpenTable Diner - 10/17/2018

Relative items on the menu. We had a hard time choosing. Started with an order of truffle fries - oh yes! For entrees I chose the lamb dish and my husband went for the shrimp and grits - both were winners! ,liking forward to a return visit for another delicious meal. I highly recommend this place. Only issue would be that the “background” music was a bit too loud. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/13/2018

Excellent wine list. Wide range of tasty starters and entrees at reasonable prices. Great service. Good wine list. Lots of fun. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/15/2018

Beautiful space, very comfortable and relaxing. The team is very welcoming. The Buffalo Cauliflower is great. Nice to be healthy and love it! More

OpenTable Diner - 10/02/2018

The chicken and waffle was recently changed. The new version is not good. I’d recommend reverting back to the original Chicken and waffle. More

OpenTable Diner - 10/14/2018

Went here for my birthday. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! Happy we found this hidden gem. We will definitely be back! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/29/2018

Our server was very good. She stopped by to check on us plenty of times. Seeing as we were dining small plates style, we ordered more at least three times. It has a great view of the golf course which is a nice treat to see open green space. We sat in the "outside" area which is really inside but with wide open windows. It was quiet enough for everyone to hear, which is often an issue for some of us. The food was all very good, if a bit overpriced. Not unreasonably high though. There is valet and self parking in the garage with validation. The machine was broken and would't take our ticket, but we just pressed the speaker button and they opened the gate remotely. More

OpenTable Diner - 08/29/2018

Founded in 1954, El Torito is the authority in great Mexican food. A festive & hospitable restaurant rich in heritage, we focus on offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family, as if we are welcoming them home.

Using the freshest ingredients and boldest flavors, our menu offers a range of quintessential Mexican food, along with culinary innovations we know guests will love. We are known best for our tableside preparations, including our made-to-order guacamole and flame-grilled fajitas, which arrive sizzling to the table.

Our standard is great, and we don’t do anything without passion. Over 60 years, we’ve learned a lot about Mexican food, like how not to mess it up.More

What a great place to meet old friends and meet a few new ones! The sushi is super fresh. They have a crab roll to die for. Service was excellent. The salmon an eel were tastie. Octopus was yummy. They have a good selection of premium saki to make the night memoriable. Highly recommended. More

OpenTable Diner - 06/30/2016

South Bay gem! Great food and service from all of the staff! My favorite dish so far out of the many items i've tried on the menu is the shrimp scampi! More

OpenTable Diner - 05/13/2018