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Wine Cellar - The Strand House, Manhattan Beach, CA
The Strand House - The Strand House, Manhattan Beach, CA
The Strand House - The Strand House, Manhattan Beach, CA
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The Strand House, Manhattan Beach, CA

The Strand House

4.6
4.6
2769 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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. In 2011, The Strand House opened its doors, leading the culinary revolution of Manhattan Beach. With 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Greg Hozinsky’s and Executive Chef Austin Cobb’s award-winning 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.

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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Late Afternoon Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 545-7470
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Austin Cobb
  • Private party facilities
    Several private dining areas available, please contact the restaurant for more information. You can also find additional information on our website: http://thestrandhousemb.com/htm/events.shtml
  • Private party contact
    our Event Manager, JoLise Tracy: (310) 545-7470
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Cross street
    Ocean Drive
  • Parking details
    Credit card operated metered parking is available on the street and in public lots adjacent to The Strand House.
  • Entertainment
    When the sun sets over the ocean, wander downstairs to Strand Bar for live entertainment, DJ and dancing.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

2,769 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Joe was great! Our view (up next to the window) was amazing! Parking was easy (but it was a Monday at 5pm). We'll definitely return to try the rest of the menu!

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  2. Lisat

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our anniversary and they had printed menus that wished us a happy anniversary and gave us the best seat in the house. Was excellent food and really made our anniversary very special.

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  3. YungW

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was great, but service was lacking. We had to wait 25 minutes for brunch to arrive, while the table next to us ordered after us and finished their meal before our food arrived. I was a bit surprised that the two extra Waffles I asked for to go with my chicken and waffles cost me $11. Seems disproportionate to my $24 dish. Service was slower and less friendly than desired. Nonetheless the views were great, food was good, and balanced out the not so great parts.

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  4. RayL

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Strand House was recommended to us by a friend. We live in Michigan but had to come to LA. Not only was the food excellent, the ocean sunset view was spectacular! We’ll return every time we visit!

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  5. KellyB

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good but bartender was just a bit above average

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  6. steveb

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    great view , service and food reservations are a plus

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  7. AmandaK

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    on the lower balcony, the heat lamps and umbrellas created a crowded space with a four top table. may i suggest relocating the heat lamps when it is not required and ensuring the dining chairs can move comfortably without getting caught on the umbrellas? other than the ambiance, this is a wonderful resturant with a team of experts!

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  8. DennisK

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Strand house was excellent. The do’s was superb and my waiter was very attentive. I liked the location. It was a bit noisy but that could have just been the crowd that evening.

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  9. JillG

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Initially, we were disappointed in the location of our table but having Craig for our server more than made up for it. He’s the perfect combination of a professional, well-trained server while making us feel welcome and giving great tips on the food and drinks.

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  10. ClaireV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time at The Strand House. We brought my mom for her 87th birthday. We all loved the view, the service was outstanding, and everyone loved their meals. We will be back soon.

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  11. SilkeO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Brunch was overpriced, $19 for an omelete, with the muffin greasy, mushrooms cold. Coffee $12 for a french press.....I understand this is MB, but the overall experience was not worth the money.

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  12. MWARD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful views and gracious service. Went for brunch - the fruit platter was fabulous with perfectly ripe selections and a delicious scoop of icy pitaya or acai goodness. I cannot say enough about the English muffin that came with my omelette. Tasty cocktails ... a great experience.

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  13. JohnW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having just "found" The Strand a week earlier there was no hesitation on where to bring friends from out of town when they said they wanted to dine by the beach. I am a creature of habit and ordered the "happy waitress" breakfast, again. Everyone else had some form of Eggs Benedict and all plates were cleaned. Of note, the crab version was "the best I've ever eaten" as exclaimed by one consumer. The service was timely and non-invasive. The group arrived prior to me and had already dined on the "mini donuts" which they loved.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, views, and ambiance! We went for a birthday brunch and it was perfect.

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  15. citychica

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Way to loud we had to shout at each other at a table for two to talk

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  16. JohnM

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    This was a terrible experience. We go out to eat every weekend in the South Bay and will never go here again. When we asked for water they said they can not serve tap water and made me buy bottled water. When I asked for bread they said I had to purchase it. My wife and I shared 1 appetizer, 1 salad, and 1 entre. The entre was Branzini. We also had 3 glasses of house Pinot Noir (not 3 each, 3 total). The bill was $152.00!!. Highway robbery. I do not mind paying for a good meal, but at this price it should have been off the charts, and it was not. I do not recommend this restaurant

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  17. JanetLee

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. My husband loved the salmon but wasn’t full. Could have used some rice or potatoes. View spectacular. No doubt will go back again.

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  18. Elaine

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Views Great Service Great food! I was wearing black pants and asked for a black napkin and they had them! Many of us wear black pants and don't want to have white spots on when we leave!

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  19. VisitingfromVirginia

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Strand House is my top "go-to" restaurant when I visit Manhattan Beach. It has an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and the Manhattan Beach Pier, and bar service and menu items are creative and well-prepared. Since I was only in town less than a day, I requested a specific table location and the staff was courteous, professional, and met my request. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the brussell sprouts was fresh, delicious, and not "overly-prepared" nor highly seasoned the way some restaurants do.

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  20. GeorgeK

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not cheap, but you shouldn't expect that at a place like this. Wait staff was very pleasant and helpful, bartenders held good conversations, huge wine list. Food was great - lobster, different fish options, fantastic rack of lamb, even the chicken dish. Not the most extensive menu, but good options, and a huge wine list. Obviously the location is great for romantic sunset dining, but the layout was pretty good for groups, too. It's a little loud, but tolerable. We had a group of seven and they took care of us well.

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  21. JimR

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time visit, but can’t wait to go back.

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  22. SatisfiedCustomer

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you, Craig and everyone at The Strand House! We had a lovely meal celebrating my Dad’s birthday. The food was great and service spectacular. It’s definitely our favorite place to eat on the strand!

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  23. EmadB

    Los Angeles

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place, great drinks, food & above all Great views. I’ll be k

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Too loud - large tables of women surrounding us

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthaday brunch! It was great!!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Ambiance was great since it is right besides the beach. The food was ok but what was very disappointing was my scallops entree. They gave me literally 4 small scallops. My gf was even saying if it was an appetizer. Service was ok it took them a bit to get to us to get our orders, then was informed later that one of the appetizers was not available then came back after awhile and said that it is actually available. Oysters came with no small forks or spoons for the dips. It was so loud that we literally have to yell at each other. I mean I know they have a bar at bottom floor but wow for the upstair diners have to yell at each other was pretty bad. And finally the price. For the price I paid I wasn’t very impressed. But then again you are paying for the location. I had been to other high end places like the bazaar and catch and those places I frequent but this place my gf and I agreed never again.

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  27. luv2eatout

    Los Angeles

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We returned after some time with a cousin visiting from Toronto. The pork belly and grilled octopus appetizers were delicious. We all shared a pizza Margherita, a branzino with Porcini risotto and a grilled chicken. It was all delicious. The wine selection was expansive; we had an Oregon Pinot Noir which turned out excellent. Our server was delightful. Highly recommend dining at The Strand.

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  28. CCNP27

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect sunset-dinner date night❤ We enjoyed the branzino and lobster special. Thank you for your kindness and your attentiveness to detail.

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  29. Renae

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Amazing ocean views! Brunch (2pm reservation) menu featured mostly breakfast items, would have liked more variety. Service was good. Party of 13 very nicely accommodated. Parking a challenge, especially if you are physically challenged. Looking forward to next visit.

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  30. RichardL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess seated the party by the window which offers great views of Manhattan Beach. Waitress Christine offered recommendations for appetizers and main course. Food and Service were EXCELLENT.

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  31. RyKa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Amazing location, right by the beach and pier! We did a bike ride before dinner which made for a great evening. The service was excellent. Food was good and overall a great evening. The prices are pretty high But overall experience was great

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food nice and elegant atmosphere

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The strand has an all around wonderful set-up. From the moment you walk through the fire lit door way you are greeted by wonderful hostesses. They are super attentive! All of the servers were also extremely attentive and made sure to check in on our party throughout the evening. The food was fantastic! I ordered the salmon which was out of this world delicious. It melted in my mouth like warm butter. Others in my party ordered the pork chop and ceviche, both were wonderful. The pork chop was cooked to perfection, we licked the plate. I would recommend you come by and check out the food and stay to watch the sun set. Totally worth it! #ilovethestrandhouse

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having Happy Birthday on the menu was a nice and unexpected touch

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  35. SusanG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The restaurant was too noisy for easy conversation, definitely geared for the younger crowd. But then that is who eats out the most. The food was great but the service was a little slow but then the restaurant was very crowded. The wait staff was working very hard, now there fault the service was a bit slow, they had their hands fulol.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great. Parking is difficult and lots nearby close at 9:30. Watch the signs.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 7 year anniversary. Dinner was absolutely amazing.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great atmosphere

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and good food.... we had the table next to the window and were able to see a great view of the pier from our table.

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  40. Toni

    Los Angeles

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had company in town so wanted a dining experience with the ocean ambiance and The Strand House always delivers 😀

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The Strand House is rated 4.6 stars by 2769 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Strand House

117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Late Afternoon Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Credit card operated metered parking is available on the street and in public lots adjacent to The Strand House.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Austin Cobb
  • Entertainment
    When the sun sets over the ocean, wander downstairs to Strand Bar for live entertainment, DJ and dancing.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 545-7470
  • Private party facilities
    Several private dining areas available, please contact the restaurant for more information. You can also find additional information on our website: http://thestrandhousemb.com/htm/events.shtml
  • Private party contact
    our Event Manager, JoLise Tracy: (310) 545-7470
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