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Manhattan Beach Post, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Manhattan Beach Post

4.7
4.7
4156 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 89 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • 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

Experiences

  • Dine LA

    $55.00 per person

    Oct 6 - Oct 20, 2023
    It’s back! Come join us as our Chef’s cut loose to create fun and vibrant new dishes to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Dine L.A. We are pulling out all the stops as we are particularly excited to offer a culinary experience that highlights the bounty of the Fall season. This time around, we are offering a three-course menu with an optional curated wine pairing beginning October 6th through the 20th.

What 4,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    American

  • Beach Cities

    Most Booked

4,156 Reviews
  1. CandiceL

    San Joaquin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing evening. I felt like we were treated like VIPs.  The service was incredible and the recommendations were great. I really enjoyed the cheese platter with the added honey trio. The shishito peppers with the curry along with the naan was just incredible. Be sure to get the bacon biscuit! The menu is creative and the food was full of flavor. We were never rushed and enjoyed every moment of our evening.

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  2. FosterS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much! Your venue is great for the community and guest! Great food, staff and a overall great place to visit!

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  3. MaureenJ

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very nice inside, quite noisy, packed for a Monday night. The mussels were amazing.

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  4. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very helpful--they brought out the present I had brought and birthday cake on cue!

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  5. Fredw

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Good food but ao loud we were shouting at each ither impossible ti hear anything

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  6. Hilary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We returned to MB Post after many years away, having had great memories of our meals there. This time, we felt incredibly rushed during our entire meal, as if the restaurant was just waiting to turn our table from the moment we sat down. Our first three starters arrived together at the same time, before we had even received our drinks (and only after we reminded a server that our drinks hadn't arrived yet). We also were surprised by the overwhelming presence of pork products on the menu, which really limited our choices, since we do not eat pork. The sashimi appetizer was tiny, bland and disappointing, and the steak entree was flavorful but almost too spicy to tolerate (and we are usually fans of spice). The naan and shishito peppers were the best things we ordered. We were hoping for a more relaxed and special experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service could’ve been better. We waited a long time to get our drinks. Food was not as good as I remembered. Overall experience fell flat.

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  8. Jen808

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome server and delicious food! Burger was great!

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  9. founty

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Everyone is super nice - friendly - the vibe is quite chaotic - I get it’s super busy but the staff can’t take on that energy too- we were in no hurry so didn’t mind being forgotten about - but not a good practice - also the wrong drinks were mistakenly brought to our table- again the sense of chaos and panic - food was yummy - loved the dessert! The biscuits live up to the hype - Just take a breath everyone!!! See ya soon

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  10. Anna

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service is excellent. It’s a bit noisy but acceptable.

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  11. hmdinla

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always fantastic but our server Max made the meal today!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and really friendly staff, felt well taken care of.

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  13. KennyF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a nice dining experience at MB Post. Great food and craft cocktails.

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  14. DennisP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The temperature of the restaurant was quite warm.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    This used to be one of our favorite spots, but the food quality and atmosphere have suffered since the pandemic. For the price there are better options.

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  16. LauraM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    I love MB Post. We had a good dinner, but only fair service unfortunately. Normally they are much more attentive. Still would go back - hopefully waiter was just having an off night.

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  17. DavidB

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    The food was just ok. The value was good. The service was great.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    This was my 4th visit to Manhattan Beach Post and it was the one I enjoyed the least. To being the service was slow. It took 25 minutes for our drinks to come out after ordering. The food was great. Had the bruschetta, ribeye, mussels, biscuits. I asked the waiter to order desert and he recommended I order it later, as he was taking the drink order. I know the kitchen was closing within the hour, so I waited. He failed to mention it again and I didn’t get my butter cake, one of my favorite reasons for going. In addition we waited a long time for our check and had to send someone bussing tables to get our server, twice. Hopefully next time I will be recognized as a regular and the service will improve.

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  19. 3vah

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Everytime we eat there the food quality goes down.

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  20. wannacook

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always great and menu is constantly evolving so its "easy" to be a regular!

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  21. GreggR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Service not great unfortunately. Felt like the wait staff forgot about us.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing experience at MB post! There was a slight miscommunication when we were sat at our table that resulted in nobody coming over for 10 minutes. Our server Eddie and the manager Tyler went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable!

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  23. Albee2

    Los Angeles

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic to see this local gem grow and thrive. Lunch today was a pop up benefiting Maui restaurants destroyed in the fires. The food was delicious. Excellent eggplant. Terrific cocktails.

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  24. mindyb

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Innovative and delicious food. Friendly and knowledgable staff.

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  25. CharlotteM

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took advantage of one of MB Post’s pop up Mediterranean lunches. Great menu that was well worth the price. Very creative and it was fun to share entrees to get a taste of everything. Don’t miss the next one!

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  26. Samurai6

    San Francisco

    566 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    566 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friday Pop-Up lunch featuring MBP’s version of Mediterranean cuisine. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the first one last month and couldn’t wait to try Round 2! Fine first course…… house made flat bread, garlic tzatziki, red pepper muhammara, creamy whipped feta, and toasted quinoa tabouleh sure got my blood glucose and appetite elevated!! For the main, crispy skin Branzino like they serve around the Adriatic coast and roasted Japanese eggplant with a North African Chermoula sauce plus a side of healthy turmeric couscous. Wow!!…..an outstanding execution by the MBP back da house of so many flavors and regional ingredients. But dessert was definitely the big hit…..Greek Yogurt Sorbet with marinated fruit compote……..out if this world!!! All wonderfully served by Tony Pro and superbly managed by Jason, this MBP Pop Up concept is a grand slam!!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining room was lively, but not busy. Atmosphere was fantastic. The Hamachi Crudo was flavorful, especially with the grapefruit pairing which accented the fish. Also, the star of the show was the lamb, which was laid upon hummus a bit of dill and it was marinated in Greek yogurt, which made for a succulent chop. All this beautiful paired with a bottle of ganache.

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  28. Penny

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    The food was great, as always, the noise level was too high to have a conversation. Bring back the outdoor dining!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    We arrived to our reservation on time but weren’t seated until 10-15 after. There were multiple occasions that one of us didn’t have a fork to enjoy the food brought to our table and it took 7+ minutes to get the attention of someone. Our waiter barely came to check on us and when we wanted to order our main course he was trying to offer us dessert. I still had some of my drink left and he asked if I was finished and when i said no, he stood there and waited for me to finish it. The service was one of the worst I’ve experienced in a long while. The food was great though!

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  30. StephanieS

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Been coming for 8 years since moving to the South Bay and it just keeps getting better. Love the new bar area, the high top booths were perfect and as always all the food was amazing. We got the hangar steak, the curry mussels and the prawns. Amazing.

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  31. EvanM

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always spectacular. The best fried chicken on the planet and the biscuits are worthy of three Michelin stars by themselves. Only downside is the noise, come to eat and not to talk

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  32. MatthewD

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    This was our first time. It was our anniversary. We’ve been too FWD and thought we’d give MBP a try. Eddy and the staff were attentive. The food was good. BUT! It was hard to carry on a conversation at a two top because the music was too loud and obnoxious. I do need to hear rap and EMO when I am paying for fine dining. I’m sure the music is set by the young staff and think it’s appropriate but in this instance it is not. My head still hurts from the constant bass which is all you heard. If the music is supposed to make MBPost trendy I think you miss the mark.

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  33. DiegoP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    MB post is great. Food and service are phenomenal. Only downside is it’s a little loud for my taste.

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  34. JPT1

    Charlotte

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very tasty and well presented. We enjoyed our experience and will definitely go back if we are back in Manhattan Beach!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Haven’t been back here in couple years and was very excited as we loved this restaurant. We were disappointed with the service. Drinks took forever to come out. Good came out all at once. Not good timing. They didn’t clear or replace plates/silverware. We ordered cheese plate and no explanation from server until we asked for it. Food was good but not as spot on and memorable as in past. Seemed like they were overwhelmed or something. Not interested in going back anytime soon.

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  36. MPH4

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server was unbelievable. Great recommendations on food and cocktails!

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  37. JuleeC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    This dining experience was very disappointing! We have been many times, and the food was just not up to par. We ordered 6 items, and one was okay, the other 5 were not good. We would have sent back the soggy fries if anyone had checked on us. The service staff seemed to avoid eye contact entirely. We sat with dirty appetizer plates for 15+ minutes until our dinner arrived, while staff passed by our table empty handed. Had this been our first experience, we would definitely not return or recommend MB Post. We hope this was just an off night.

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  38. ET23

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good service except one party didn't get his food or drink until we were almost finished. Hope it was a fluke!

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  39. DarrenL

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner. Jared and team were excellent. Another great experience!

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  40. kzrj

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Food was underwhelming, but service and ambience was very good.

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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 4156 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 89 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Manhattan Beach Post

1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • 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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