Best Lunch Restaurants in El Segundo

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1. The Strand House

4.7

Exceptional(3244)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 71 times today

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

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2. JOEY Manhattan Beach

4.7

Exceptional(392)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 38 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan Village, our third Southern California location feels like a lush oasis. Extending over 9,400 square feet with an expansive 2,160 square foot patio, there’s plenty of room for all. Vibrant abstract artwork by local California artist Amber Goldhammer gives this space the positive vibes of an endless summer.

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3. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3277)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 67 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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4. Nick's Manhattan Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2445)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 53 times today

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.

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5. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4529)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 58 times today

Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.

6. zinc@shade

4.7

Exceptional(288)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 10 times today

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.Join us for our weekly specials including: $10 Daily Shade Hour$17 Lunch Lover's Combo Available Monday - Friday Live Music Thursdays and Sundays

7. Jame Enoteca

4.8

Exceptional(1062)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 34 times today

Jame is Jackson and Melissa Kalb's first restaurant, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. Jame's vision is to use local, market-driven ingredients to create delicious and unique Italian dishes. This is particularly true in the hand-rolled pastas, but is also seen in other popular dishes like the crispy brussels sprouts, kale salad, and Crispy Braised "Coop's" pork shank. Join us next door at John Thomas Bar where Chef Jackson highlights sophisticated twists on classic cocktails for those who are looking for some late night fun. Take a quick trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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8. Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

Exceptional(2961)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 46 times today

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.

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9. Fleming's Steakhouse - El Segundo

4.6

Exceptional(2410)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • El Segundo

Booked 36 times today

Your El Segundo Fleming's is located on the northeast corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Boulevard near the Marriott Manhattan Beach Golf Club. Fleming's in El Segundo is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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10. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

4.7

Exceptional(346)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 9 times today

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.

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PaulaVIP
Los Angeles •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I absolutely love Joey's. No matter which location you go to they give you sparkling wine driving is a plus. I am very impressed with every location that I've visited and I will continue to go.
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JOEY Manhattan BeachPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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HaileyVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
We ordered beef carpaccio and a Cesar salad to start. We took the risk on the carpaccio because we've been wanting to try new things and neither my husband or myself had it before. It was excellent. For our mains we had the braised short rib Marsala and the spicy vodka pasta and they were also delicious. The Italian donuts are always a hit as well. We had a nice dinner for my husbands bday. Our server James was also wonderful, very knowledgeable and timely. His personality and welcoming energy made our night. We will be back
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North Italia - El SegundoPrice: Moderate• Italian• El Segundo
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4.7
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Tania
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
Lovely 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.
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The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Paula ChanVIP
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Consistently great food and attentive service and fun to be seared by the kitchen.
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Nick's Manhattan BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.8
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Therese
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
The service, food, and drinks were incredible! Thank you!
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7

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