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Manhattan Beach Post, Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach Post

4.7
4.7
4071 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (310) 545-5405

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    David LeFevre

  • Neighborhood

    Manhattan Beach

  • Cross street

    Manhattan Beach Blvd

  • Parking details

    Arrive early for your resy and enjoy shopping at our 60 charming boutiques throughout Downtown Manhattan Beach. Long term parking can be found at https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,071 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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    American

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    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The food was great except that I couldn’t take the mussels that was super spicy. It just might be me but it was surely spicy

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  2. TerriM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! Awesome cocktails, food and atmosphere. Only negative comment is noise level-very loud makes conversations a little tough.

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  3. SeanM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful dining experience at MB Post. Food & service were typically terrific, and our server Sydney was wonderful with menu recs and keeping us taken care of. Atmosphere is lively but not dominating. Definitely one of the best restaurants in MB.

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  4. bizman

    San Diego

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place for brunch. We had the lobster avocado toast egg Benedict and egg Sammy. They were all top shelf.

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  5. JessicaH

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was great and our servers were wonderful with our large group of 7.

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  6. Fritak

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We always have an amazing meal at MB Post, but on this visit the service was lacking. The sweetheart who was filling waters was very attentive and made sure to get out server for us every time she'd disappear. There was also a food runner who'd throw plates onto the tables like he was playing frisbee. It was flat out bizarre. Food came before drinks, etc. Either way, the dishes were amazing as always. Everything on the current menu was a little spicy (we have a spice sensitive friend), so keep that in mind. Everyone died for the biscuits, the fried chicken was glorious and the beets blew our minds. Always a great time. Just a little odd that we had to crane our necks for service most of night.

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  7. LexiZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food serving speed is quite slow but overall a good experience

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  8. food4keg

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    This place used to have a great brunch. My husband got the chimichanga and said it was bland. I got the corned beef hash, the corned beef had full fat globs still on it and it was cooked inconsistently - some was crispy and other pieces were soft. Service was great and so were the biscuits, I’m just sad the food has gone downhill recently.

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  9. JoshK

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food. Parking is a bit tough. Music too loud in restaurant

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely love MBP! The food was excellent and the service was spot on. This is one of my favorite places to dine.

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  11. NB2013

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful customer, service and food all around. Would recommend for a special event or family get together’s

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  12. KristenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cheddar bacon buttermilk biscuits with maple butter are a MUST!

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  13. PascaleP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Have not been to MB Post for a minute- it was a wonderful dinner. The green beans and the mussels were outstanding. The service was a bit slow but they were very busy. The noise level was awful. Tables are very close to each other and it was very hard to carry on a conversation. I look forward to going back, but I would request a high top or skip a friday or saturday. Great restaurant. The food does not disappoint.

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  14. LifzGr8

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    So good, but so noisy! If the Post can create great dishes, they certainly can design a pleasant environment to gather, converse and dine.

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  15. Brad

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great variety and quality! Would highly recommend

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  16. aaammmsss

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and our server Sydney made my birthday dinner incredible.

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  17. AmyA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I like the old format of the dining, it felt more inviting. This feels more like a steakhouse now. Also, I thought I requested a table not a high top through the app, which is why I picked this time to eat, but they sat us at a high top, which was uncomfortable, as your legs dangle, and the seat is soft so it's hard to sit comfortably. The steak was overcooked. I miss the old place so I wouldn't return here as now it feels like every other restaurant in the area and has lost its charm.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got a nice card from restaurant for Mother’s Day. Thought that was a very nice touch.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Plates were brought out at drastically different times. Lack of attention to patrons. However, food and atmosphere were outstanding.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food is tasty but very Buttery and heavy, I think they can achieved the same taste with less fat. Also the menu lacks some healthy options. Overall the food is tasty and the service and atmosphere is great.

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  21. Ashton83

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food and vibe here is great. Great small tasting plates even larger ones great for sharing!! We were here for a birthday party and we all had a blast. Only thing lacking was the service, super slow and drinks was slow even forgotten multiple times, and our steak we ordered was noticeably warm or cooled down like it had been sitting for a minute. Others times I have been there service was great so I'd still reccomend but wish this was great since it was a special occasion with folks visiting from out the country

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and service made it a special night

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  23. Samurai6

    San Francisco

    534 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    534 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dine LA!!! Total blast at MB Post!! Absolutely impressed with how their “Back da House” successfully executed this Asian inspired special menu created for this event!! The Roasted Thai Pork Sausage with the lettuce wraps and the Hawaiian Style Kampachi in the grapefruit vinaigrette…..you got to be kidding me, both so innovative and fantastic starters!! The second course knocked it out of the park with the Honey Walnut Soft Shell Crab with Siracha lime sauce so crispy and juicy and Pork T-Bone Porterhouse with Kimchee Radish….Wow!!! A grand slam of flavors, textures and tastes and bring on the HEAT!!! Of course my daughter and I had to add the legendary MBP Biscuits and the Black Mussels in that umami rich but not salty Thai broth with crispy rice…..what a treat!!! And hats off to the barkeeps, three hand crafted Old Fashions with the MBP home aged bourbon……well I felt no pain when dessert rolled around, which were Choco Hazelnut Crunch Cake and Cherry Chai Tiramisu, a very nice thank you to the pastry chef. On the floor, our smiling hostess Jenna, helper Cole and server dude Eduardo were the best, an outstanding, professional and customer oriented team led by GM Jason. Can’t say enough about this joint, MB Post and sister next door FwD are my top choices for dining out in MB, friends, family, even first time dates will all enjoy!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure having dinner at MB Post. Excellent service & delicious food.

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  25. VoVo

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great casual date night. Good service. Good wine. Nice variety of choices between meat, seafood, and vegetarian on the menu. Just wish the veggies were more innovative.

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  26. SamG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite spot for me to bring friends to catch up and enjoy some delicious food in a perfect location. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. Love that the menu has seasonal new items with fresh ingredients, but always strong staples that are hard not to order like the biscuits.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Brunch was an absolute treat!! All food was excellent- cinnamon roll, blueberry streusel muffin, corn beef hash and Korean fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich was a 20 on a scale of 10, I’ll definitely be going back for another one. Service was personal, friendly, and efficient. Only negative was my husband’s corn beef hash came out 10 minutes before my Korean sandwich. I would expect better dining coordination from the kitchen than that, but the food was delicious!!! We’ll be back!!

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  28. MarjoryD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We really liked the food, the wine it was our second time and we plan to come in again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar. Stefan the bartender was awesome! Food was outstanding.

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  30. Nena

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love coming here. The ambiance is lovely, the staff are as well, and the food is top notch. I love some dishes more than others (to be expected anywhere), but my favs to date are the chimichanga, eggs Benedict, and the lobster avocado toast. I used to live a steak dish, but I can’t recall what it was called. Come here if you haven’t been before- you won’t be disappointed.

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  31. AnnaS

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love brunch at the Posy. Innovative menu that changes often. Great service as well. I wish it wasn’t so loud.

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  32. VincentG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both Robin and the maitre'd was excellent in accommodating a very hectic situation. They kept me informed all along the way.

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  33. ShanaB

    Los Angeles

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I am never disappointed when visiting MB Post. The food is so full of flavor. This time I started with Thai Pork Sausage with Papaya Salad. The salad balanced the richness of the pork perfectly. Next was the Pork Porterhouse with Plum Kimchi. The pork was so tender and juicy! My last course was a Chocolate Cherry Tiramisu. Dessert was inventive and a true delight. My cocktail of choice was the Manhattan with Bacon Dust (on the rim). Ask for Sergio when you visit. He is fantastic!

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  34. ErinL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Servers were not attentive… we arrived before time of reservation but had to wait until around 10 min after our reservation time to be seated. Food was okay, no coffee selection, was super loud indoors. Would not recommend

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  35. Suzg13

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We selected Manhattan Beach Post for a spur of the moment brunch. I was able to get a reservation for four the day prior. I selected the location based on online reviews. WOW, our breakfast did not disappoint. The service was spot on. Our server was friendly and service was impeccable. Drinks: Barrel Aged Old Fashioned - SMOOTH Avila's Heir - Was not spicy, no fresh serrano. Lacking Coffee - Great Beer Starters: You absolutely must start with the bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits. They are crispy, flavorful and delicious. I meant to place to-go order for extra however was so caught up in conversation and raving amongst ourselves over our food selection that we completely forgot. I could have eaten an order of biscuits and coffee for breakfast and been perfectly content. However, we also enjoyed the pretzel and salmon schmear as well as the hot griddled banana bread. From there, our group moved on to two orders of corned beef and crispy potato hash ruben style, hanger steak and egg (chimichurri was quite spicy but very flavorful), and biscuit eggs benedict. I would very highly recommend MB Post. We do not live in the area. But had picked up family from LAX and wanted to take them somewhere great after their flight. MB Post did not disappoint. Our guests were impressed as were we. Our meal was absolutely outstanding. My husband and I raved the whole drive home and are looking forward to returning soon to try our next desires from the menu.

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  36. NoName

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The interior of the restaurant has been redone and is less rustic looking than before COVID. It looks great inside. The food was good, not fantastic, and they have made changes to the menu compared to before COVID. The steak was over seasoned and the best dish was the shishito peppers. We were very disappointed in the service - had to ask three separate times for more water, did not ask if we wanted more cocktails, and didn’t check to see if we wanted to order anything else. The restaurant used to be more open air, with their front wall opening up to the outside, but with it now closed up in their renovations, it was so loud to hear anyone, even the server when she came by. This used to be one of the best places in the Southbay but I am not sure if we will be returning anytime soon.

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  37. LaurettaN

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    12 year anniversary of the restaurant. The prix fix menu had a good variety. Food was excellent.

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  38. southbaybelly

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a local favorite. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. It's one of my go-to spots for a date.

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  39. SamanthaL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I think we paid around $20(?) for their scallop dish which turns out is half a scallop cut into thirds, and their intention is shared plates. There’s just no justifying that imho. The flavors are ok there’s something there it’s just extremely over priced for what you get. Service is nice other than the just ok dishes

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great brunch foods - we really enjoyed everything we ordered. It is always nice to come down to Manhattan Beach to get away from the LA city vibe for a day.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Manhattan Beach Post does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Manhattan Beach Post also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 545-5405.

Manhattan Beach Post is rated 4.7 stars by 4071 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Manhattan Beach Post

1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Manhattan Beach Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    Manhattan Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Arrive early for your resy and enjoy shopping at our 60 charming boutiques throughout Downtown Manhattan Beach. Long term parking can be found at https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    David LeFevre

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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