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Gjelina
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,434)Venice - 2
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Price: Expensive•French American•4.6(11,976)Downtown - 3
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Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,650)Santa Monica - 4
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Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.5(72)Downtown - 5
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(2,225)Beverly Hills
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Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.3(2,668)Westwood - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(412)Downtown - 3
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Price: Moderate•Café•4.8(136)Koreatown - 4
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Price: Expensive•American•4.5(313)Culver City - 5
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Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,600)West Hollywood
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Meteora
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.6(1,173)Hollywood - 2
Providence
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•5(4,416)Hollywood - 3
Openaire
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.4(2,371)Koreatown - 4
The Little Door
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.8(3,067)West Hollywood - 5
La Boheme
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(4,770)West Hollywood
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the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(124)Nestled one block from the famed Manhattan Beach Pier, Hook & Plow is your go-to farm-to-table haven. Executive Chef Matthew Ignacio and Sous Chef Jose Norberto orchestrate a symphony of flavors, showcasing fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and more.
🍽️ **Diverse Culinary Palette:**
From seafood aficionados to steak lovers, our menu caters to all. Enjoy the freshest catches, perfectly grilled steaks, and a variety of dishes highlighting local and seasonal produce.
👨👩👧👦 **Family-Friendly Atmosphere:**
Hook & Plow is not just a culinary destination but a place for families. Our warm atmosphere welcomes all, making it an ideal spot for family dinners. Yet, if you're seeking a cozy date night, our ambiance caters to that too.
🌅 **Outdoor Dining Oasis:**
Step into our rare outdoor dining patio, surrounded by ocean breeze and California sunshine. Perfect for brunch or a starlit dinner, our patio adds an al fresco touch to your dining experience.Fishing With Dynamite
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(2,961)A celebration of summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant beach communities. The cheerful, 32-seat restaurant is anchored by a lively oyster bar and features a menu of “old school” traditional seafood fare and “new school” dishes highlighting flavors from around the globe. Chef and co-owner David LeFevre and Fishing with Dynamite have been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include “Best Oyster Bar” and Best New Restaurant by Los Angeles Magazine, OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America (2016, 2017 and 2019) and a Michelin Plate in 2019.
Nick's Manhattan Beach
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,445)Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.
Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.Fête Bistro by Slay
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(161)Welcome to 'Fête,' brought to you by Chef David Slay where the very essence of celebration, or 'Fête' in French, comes to life in the form of a casual yet stylish bistro, whisking you away to the cozy corners of your favorite Parisian neighborhood.
As you step into our charming establishment, you'll find two distinct rooms that each tell a unique story. The first exudes a minimalistic elegance, adorned with antique caricatures that pay homage to tradition. The second room welcomes you with a whimsical embrace, featuring playful details such as wallpaper adorned with monkeys enjoying cigars and libations one wouldn't typically associate with jungles.
This unique blend of culinary heritage is what makes Fête a haven for connoisseurs of both French and Lebanese cuisine, crafted from the finest ingredients sourced fresh from our very own farm, the Slay Estate & Vineyard.
Bienvenue à Fête!
Rock’N Fish
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(1,673)Voted #1 "Best Dinner Menu" by the Beach Reporter readers' survey, ROCK'N FISH, a lively local dining spot, is the South Bay's premier seafood and steak restaurant offering a fun, casually elegant atmosphere with an enclosed patio and South Bay's best looking back bar.
With a Cajun inspired menu, highlights include oak-grilled fresh fish and the finest prime steaks, ice cold shrimp and oysters, King crab legs, Australian lobster tails, American Regional specialties, chilled salads, fresh-made soups, signature sandwiches, creative pastas, and freshly made desserts.
In addition to the 300 bottles of wine, the bar offers over 200 Brands of liquor, and features our signature Navy Grogs, hand-shaken martinis, house-made Bloody Mary’s and margaritas. We are located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, right up from the Pier! Come join us whether it is for an extravagant meal or Happy Hour! See you soon.Slay Italian Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(728)Owner and Chef David Slay brings a “Rustic” Italian Menu to his beachside restaurant located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Slay Italian emphasizes a rotating menu with seasonally inspired stone fired pizzas, fresh and dried pastas, roasts, and seafood. Slay also offers fresh ingredients, vegetables, and his very own wine from his Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara … Slay Estate & Vineyard.
Mangiamo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,659)Mangiamo Restaurant, serving traditional Italian cuisine through a California lens, is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, one block west of Manhattan Beach's historic pier. Mangiamo has been serving the South Bay since 1984. Mangiamo is currently serving indoors and outdoors on our heated decks with epic views of the Pacific Ocean.BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(346)Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.
The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(482)The South Bay's Favorite Gastropub since 2011. A locals favorite.
The Rockefeller Manhattan Beach offers traditional American cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated environment.
The Rockefeller Manhattan offers famous Bottomless Mimosa Brunches, lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant also offers catering services for parties and special occasions. The premises is wheelchair accessible, has outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant takes reservations, accepts credit cards and allows pets on outside tables.Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar
Price: Moderate•Sushi•4.6(103)We're an upscale casual sushi restaurant and pride ourselves to serve only premium fresh ingredients to customers. With a dedication to carefully hand-selected live and fresh fish as well as other seafood items every morning, you'll find the finest sushi with friendly vibe only one block from Manhattan Beach Pier.
Other than our wide selection of regular menu, we also offer seasonal seafood dishes and Omakase sushi-sashimi course that are prepared by our highly skilled sushi chefs.
We also offer BOGO 50% OFF Special Rolls, 15% Off Wine, Sake & Shochu, Up to $4 Off Beer. Dine in only. Exclude holidays. LUNCH: Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm and HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri 5pm - 6pm and Sat - Sun 3pm - 5pm. Cozy dining tables, sushi bar and wet bar are available to accommodate your parties. Book your table today.
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- TTaniaSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoLovely as always. Perfect service. Food was good. Except vegan pasta dish had a sauce that upset my stomach. Didn’t know it would have sauce. The salmon my friend had was good.More infoThe Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach•4.7
- PPaula ChanVIPPortland / Oregon •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoConsistently great food and attentive service and fun to be seared by the kitchen.More infoNick's Manhattan BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach•4.8
- KKylanVIPPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •66 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoIncredible food and warm, professional service. The restaurant can get quite loud.More infoLove and SaltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manhattan Beach•4.7
- TThereseLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe service, food, and drinks were incredible! Thank you!More infoManhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach•4.7
- KKimFort Lauderdale •1 review5.0Dined on May 13, 2025The Peruvian Scallops were amazing! The Hamachi was delicious. And don’t forget to order the Key Lime Pie! Yum yumMore infoFishing With DynamitePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Manhattan Beach•4.9
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The bars and restaurants of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach match the laid-back classic California lifestyle. Manhattan is more family-friendly while Hermosa has a party vibe. Both locations offer incredible waterfront views. Standbys like American diner fare and Irish pubs line Hermosa Beach while Manhattan features chic, upscale establishments and farm-fresh dining. Manhattan has a Napa Valley wine library, and Hermosa is your place if you're looking for burgers and beer. The piers of both beaches have inviting bars that welcome revelers as the sun goes down, resulting in a party atmosphere. If you've ever longed to be a part of the 1960s California dream, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach are the perfect destinations.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Manhattan Beach is Second Story - Hotel Belamar
The restaurants with the best service in Manhattan Beach are Second Story - Hotel Belamar, El Torito - Hawthorne and Slay Steak & Fish House
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Manhattan Beach are Second Story - Hotel Belamar, El Torito - Hawthorne and the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach
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