Location: Manhattan Beach
Top Restaurants in Manhattan Beach
Top 10 American food in Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Manhattan Beach, California, United States. Manhattan Beach is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, on the Pacific coast south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is one of the three Beach Cities that make up the South Bay. Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach is ranked in the top 1% of high schools nationally. In 2016, Forbes ranked Manhattan Beach at #74 on its list of America's most expensive zip codes with a median home price of $2,815,327. According to a May 18, 2017 Property Shark study the City of Manhattan Beach 90266 zip code ranked as the 32nd most expensive zip code in the United States. According to a December 2017 Property Shark study the City of Manhattan Beach had the highest median price per square foot for residential properties ($943 per foot) of all 88 cities in L.A. County. Malibu had the second highest median price per foot at $933 per foot and Beverly Hills was third at $839 per foot.
Things to do in Manhattan Beach
10. Houston's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By bryantsusan
How very disappointing. Two African American women celebrating our birthdays and we were asked to leave because we had been there longer than 90 minutes. The waitress brought the bill before we were done ordering. The manager, Vista, was rude and Cold with a capital "C". I complained through their website only to receive a response backing the awful experience. I will never visit another Houstons or Hillstone (their parent company). The whole point of dining out is for the experience and customer service. Hillstone/Houstons apparently doesn't care about either. Seems to me they're just trying to rake in as much money as they can from as many customers as possible. After the experience I checked other review websites to discovery many others had a similar experience.
9. Brewco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By cibiem
Because of my great experience last year, it was at the top of my list. Very attentive and really friendly service. The portions are huge and the Onion Rings were the best on a three-week trip. The noise level is huge, but in the end we were here for dinner, and that was really excellent. Great value.
8. Fishbar Manhattan Beach Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By fredfT4637ZU
We are local residents. Have been frequenting this place since it opened a few years ago as a nice, clean, inexpensive food in a lively environment. Now it is overpriced with really unacceptable food and service. Last eveningâs dinner for me and my wife ended to be a $110 (including tip) disaster. $16 for a 4 Oz martini, a 6 Oz glass of cheap Chardonnay, 4 burned, greasy shrimps, a hamburger (worth no more than a $3 In-N-Out burger) and $20 for 6 pieces of tiny-leather-like scallops on a skewer. Our girl sever should have taken better care of personal hygiene and reeked of strong body odor. This place would still be nice for a bunch of guys wishing to binge out on beer after a day on the sand, but not for us any longer.
7. Uncle Bill's Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By travelpilot65
Sit outside if you can it's very quaint. I ordered the Manhattan omelette. I'll be honest. The omelet was paper thin and stuffed with vegetables that were hardly sauteed. The hash browns and pancakes were delicious though. You still got a lot of food just not a lot of egg. Customer service was excellent.
6. The Strand House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 722 reviews
Down at the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean,The Strand House rises elegantly and iconically above the breakers. Like in an oceanfront home, friends become family and strangers become friends.
Reviewed By KimTraveler007
My husband made a reservation for my birthday at The Strand House, where we had been only one time previously. He picked it because of reputation and âocean viewâ. When we arrived, the hostess mumbled something incomprehensible in her youthful, rapidly spoken CALIFORNIA accent. All we could make out was that there were some seats where we could wait. After about 15 minutes, my husband checked on status and we were told people were paying checks. The hostess finally came to seat us a full half hour after our reservation time. She led us to a tiny table in the middle of the bar upstairs. When I expressed that we didnât want to sit in the bar, she dismissively said that âthey told you when you called that you might be sitting in the bar.â When I said that wasnât acceptable, she offered to âcall upâ to see if another table was available and then informed us that the table in the bar was our only option. At that point, I jumped onto Open Table and secured a reservation elsewhere, at a restaurant that is consistently good. Honestly, leaving a couple waiting for half an hour (actually 40 minutes, as we arrived early), with no apology for the wait time and then showing them to an unromantic table in the bar right next to the stairway, and implying that the customer should have known better, is a level of Service that is unacceptable and cause for never returning. We are locals who live in walking distance. Our friends come to Manhattan Beach to visit and we go out locally. There are half a dozen other places we will go to before considering The Strand House again. Do yourself a favor and go to MB Post, Petros, Mangiamo, The Arthur J or any other Manhattan Beach restaurant before selecting this snooty establishment.
5. Rock'N Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 744 reviews
Established in 2000. Renowned for it's famous drink, the Navy Grog, ROCK'N FISH is well situated in Manhattan Beach's downtown area. This fashionable eatery, a local favorite, provides an overall experience of uncompromising quality, boasting a classic am
Reviewed By Pfitzgerald1946
I am usually quite suspicious of restaurants with trendy names like this that cater to beach crowds and tourists. However, a friend said it was the best in the area and me and my friends were not disappointed. The fish was fresh, delicately seasoned so as to preserve the taste and the sides of veges were delicious. I highly recommend this place just up the street from the Manhattan Pier.
4. Manhattan Beach Post
Overall Ratings
4 based on 486 reviews
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 culmina
Reviewed By 393marcc
MB Post came highly recommended and didnât disappoint; but it didnât wow us either. The highlight of the meal was definitely the bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits. They are the perfect biscuit: crumbly, chewy, crusty, cheesy, yummy! We ordered an extra pair to take back to our son. The fruit with honey and soft serve buttermilk was also unexpectedly fantastic. Great combination of flavors and textures. Ricotta and brioche french toast was good but too sweet overall. It was missing a counter-punch. The pecans were the best part. Also had the bibimbap and enjoyed it, but it could have used more pork shoulder (which was tasty). Very friendly staff. Would definitely come back.
3. Fishing with Dynamite
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By mcneely2015
On our way to LAX after a pleasant visit to California, we stopped in Manhattan Beach and stumbled into a wonderful seafood restaurant (though we were a little concerned by its name, since fishing with dynamite back home is destroying coral reefs). But we were confident that the fish we were served would not be illegally harvested! We were delighted to enjoy the serendipity that brought us through the doors and to a nice table with an ocean view and a nice menu that offered a wide choice of fish dishes. We all order something different, from seabass to squid, and shared tastes among us so we could all enjoy the wonderful tastes. We'll be back on our next visit to California.
2. Simmzy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
A local pub that serves artisan foods, craft beers and small production wines.
Reviewed By littlemankai
When you want to feel the essence of all that Manhattan Beach is, Simmzy's is where you go! Great food, fabulous drinks and a beach vibe that is unmatched in town.
1. Nick's Manhattan Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
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. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST ON WEEKENDS 8AM-12:00NOON
Reviewed By Phyl K
This establishment has a diverse menuâ something for everyone (including items for health conscious)â and superb staff. Fantastic salmon can be added to wonderful salads. Chicken sandwich is great, not greasy. Side vegetables available as well.
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