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1. JOEY Manhattan Beach

4.7

Exceptional(414)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 164 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.

2. The Strand House

4.7

Exceptional(3254)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 117 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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3. Nick's Manhattan Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2453)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 60 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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4. Fogo de Chao - El Segundo

4.2

Awesome(1136)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • El Segundo

Booked 72 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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5. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3279)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 69 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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6. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 57 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.

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7. Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

Exceptional(2966)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 62 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.

8. The Arthur J

4.8

Exceptional(2988)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 60 times today

At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.

9. RYLA

4.8

Exceptional(1008)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 60 times today

RYLA's menu is inspired by Chef Ray's upbringing in Los Angeles combined with his Japanese technique.We are now booking reservations over the phone and online through OpenTable. Take Out is available through our website, www.eatRYLA.com We look forward to serving you!

10. Tapville Social- Hawthorne

4.6

Exceptional(32)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hawthorne / Gardena

A socially-driven dining experience celebrating the people and places that make us say "Cheers!". The perfect escape to create fun and memorable moments with friends. From our creative cocktail flights and pairings to our self-pour wine and beer walls, Tapville Social removes the obstacles of the restaurant experience and puts you in control of the journey.

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KimVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
JOEY Manhattan Beach absolutely nails it. I’m pretty particular when it comes to food quality, and every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The customer service was outstanding - friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for a great experience!
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JOEY Manhattan BeachPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Mike
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great experience and nice atmosphere will definitely be going again in the future.
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The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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ElizabethJVIP
Las Vegas •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Other than a loud and rude couple sitting next to us everything was great!
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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NataliaVIP
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2025
Great food and the service was even better! We love this location
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North Italia - El SegundoPrice: Moderate• Italian• El Segundo
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4.7
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Larry
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Great service and great food. Patio dining area was very nice but can get cool in the evenings.
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Nick's Manhattan BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.8

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