First time here and I am happy to say I absolutely loved it! Parking may be difficult on weekends…read more There's street parking or public parking (tiny) right across the restaurant. The service is top tier, servers are very well mannered and friendly. Inside is a cozy vibe with multiple tv turned on to sports channel. I loved their booth seating it was unique and cute. We tried their Oysters: the size isn't that big but they're fresh and delicious. Salmon: wow their seasoning was so good! And their spinach side was exceptional. Desserts: not the best, you may skip. (Still a 5 star bc this is not a dessert shop) Overall I would definitely come back whenever I crave some good seafood dish!

Finally went back after a decade and glad we did! Thank you Amex for the resy credit. Ate like…read moreroyalty on a budget +parking lot diagonally across fishbar was still there! Park there for easy meter parking (accepts credit card!) +our server Chuy took an amazing care of us!! A+ stellar service +must must must order their oysters. So fresh and so good. We easily destroyed 2 dozens. +if you like oyster Rockefeller, would recommend paying the $3 up charge and order it. It's definitely solid and worth it! +peruvian scallop is good--it's dressed in Asian inspired dressing and it felt like I was eating Thai food. Scallops are fresh and we enjoyed it. +calamari was also a solid order. Batter is crispy but thinly coated and the calamari itself was tender and delicious. +lobster Mac & cheese was good but I don't think I'll order it again. It was comforting at first but the sauce got water-y midway through. -grilled oysters - we weren't a big fan of this one. It tasted like oysters in bbq sauce and we could do it without them next time. A true gem in MB. We'll try to be back more often!

My wife and I recently visited Los Angeles to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary and a major…read morebirthday milestone, and we were fortunate enough to discover Fishing With Dynamite. We had heard wonderful things about the restaurant, and after our experience, I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. Because of our travel schedule, our only opportunity to visit was during lunch on the same day we had to catch a flight home across the country. From the moment we made our reservation to the moment we walked out the door, everything about our experience was exceptional. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a wonderful corner location and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The service was terrific, and the food was outstanding. The four of us ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Each dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and there was something special about being able to enjoy such a memorable meal together on an important day for our family. But what truly sets Fishing With Dynamite apart isn't just the food or the atmosphere -- it's the people. Every interaction we had with the staff was wonderful. From making the reservation, to our waitress who took such great care of us, to the servers who brought our food and drinks, everyone was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a great experience. And then something happened that took that feeling to an entirely different level. After we finished our meal, I accidentally left a small bag at the restaurant as we headed to the airport. I didn't realize it until we were already at LAX, sitting at the gate and preparing to board our flight home. My heart sank when I realized what had happened. The items inside -- AirPods, Beats headphones, an external battery pack, an expensive pair of sunglasses, and other things -- were replaceable, but a few of them were gifts and had sentimental value to me. Given that we were already at the airport, I had pretty much accepted that I would never see the bag again. My wife contacted Fishing With Dynamite, explained what had happened, and the staff immediately went to work trying to help. We were put back in touch with the waitress who had served us, and incredibly, she remembered us and was able to locate the bag. We offered to pay for shipping and for the inconvenience of someone having to take the package to the post office. Instead, later that day, the general manager reached out to us personally and assured us that they would be happy to ship everything back to us promptly -- and, even more incredibly, they wouldn't accept a penny from us for doing it. That gesture meant far more to me than simply getting my belongings back. In a world where customer service can sometimes feel transactional, the people at Fishing With Dynamite reminded me that there are still genuinely caring people who are willing to go out of their way to help someone simply because it's the right thing to do. We went to Fishing With Dynamite expecting a great lunch. We left with an incredible meal, wonderful memories from our anniversary trip, and an experience with a group of people that I will genuinely never forget. The food is fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is excellent. But most importantly, the people who work here truly care about their customers, and they proved it by going far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect.

My second time here and everything was creative and delicious…read more Raw scallops on shells: 5/5 Shrimp cocktail: 4/5 Snow crab claws: delicious but tiny 4/5 Black cod on tostadas: 5/5 Cold soba noodles with lightly cured king salmon 5/5 Koshihikari rice with uni, shrimp and crab meat 5/5 Overall 5/5 experience

Kristin W was such an amazing server, very attentive, very sweet and recommended a lot of yummy…read moreitems

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say a huge thank you for the absolutely fantastic time we had…read moreduring our recent girls' night out! We're still buzzing from what an amazing experience it was from start to finish. A massive shout-out definitely goes to your incredible team, especially Kristin and Manager Nick. Kristin was an absolute gem - her service was just spot-on, making sure we had everything we needed with such a lovely demeanor. And Nick, the manager, truly went above and beyond with his warmth and hospitality, making us feel incredibly welcome and looked after. They both seriously made our evening extra special. Oh, and the food! *Chef's kiss!* Honestly, every single dish was a delight. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted utterly divine. We're still dreaming about some of those flavors! Thanks again for such a brilliant and memorable evening. We had an absolute blast and are already counting down the days until we can come back for another round. Can't wait to make our next reservation!

This location is not usually my first choice, but the Artesia location is definitely the best. We…read morejust bought food to bring home and enjoy while watching a movie as a family, only to be very disappointed when we discovered that the French fries in this dish were completely burned and overcooked. For a dish that is quite expensive, this is simply unacceptable. What a terrible level of service and quality control. It completely ruined the experience and took away the joy of enjoying a nice meal together as a family.

excellent service, good and delicious food on the menu ,fast service ,the staff very friendly and…read moreattentive,good vibe in the ambiance

The Baseline: For a fine dining the food needs to be fresh, the presentation must excel beyond a…read morecasual dining place, there must be a selection of accompanying offerings, and there are unique offerings. Food: Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. The Huevos Rancheros was awesome and good (5 out of 5). Jammy over easy eggs pled right into my sauced up tortilla chips. The side of beans were spot on with it. Also the Bloody Mary is bloody darn good with a big slice of bacon backing that up. The fish tacos were delicious as well as the Eggs benedict. Star of the show was the big cinnamon roll with its oozy-gooey goodness. A must for brunch and they do sell out. Service: Great service and full water glasses. Fast, efficient, friendly, and upscale. Ambiance: Enjoying brunch with ocean breezes and views. How can a day get better than that unless you hate the ocean?!? Always a great atmosphere at the Strand House.

The Strand was super busy on a Tuesday night, so I'm glad we were able to make a reservation. We…read morewere led upstairs to sit outside on the patio, which had a cute view of the beach. There's metered parking in the lower lots that's convenient. The menu here is pretty extensive, but we got to order a number of things. My favorite was the french fries, they were well fried and seasoned. They came with a ton too! We couldn't even finish it. Their bluefin tuna was really good too and they also offered to make it GF for people in our party. Their yellowtail crudo was a bit too fishy for us. Their octopus was really great as well! For entrees, I tried the salmon and the short rib. The salmon was cooked well, but a really small portion for the price. The veg with it was a bit too acidic for me. The short rib and potatoes were amazing! Would definitely order again!

The best seafood market honestly. Coming from Vegas we always make a stop here. Good micheladas and…read morefood.

Seafood was very fresh. Which was the best part of it. I think that some stuff was better than…read moreothers. Chowder was extremely good (would get again), lobster was really good, but other things in the boil for 2 were lacking. The shrimp was ok (fresh but not something to write home about). The sausage wasn't great, but when you say it's andouille then I would hope for a little spice and flavor. If you came here for the poke I would skip it all together and get something else. Despite this I would be back here because the fish and the other stuff was good and you can tell that the fried fish was the most popular thing ordered cause most of the people there had that whole fish on their table with the tapatio ready.

We held a Rehearsal Dinner for 60 people upstairs in the Avalon Room and the experience was…read morewonderful from start to finish. We planned it from the east coast, and Vida made it easy from start to finish. She was well organized, responsive, gave great advice and was so pleasant to work with! The room itself was beautiful. The food was delicious - we received many compliments on the food from our guests. The service was top-notch. Everyone was friendly and attentive. I rarely leave reviews, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to thank the Bluewater staff. If you're considering an event here, don't hesitate to book it!

We decided to come here to celebrate our anniversary, and I'm so glad we did. My husband had dined…read morehere before for work and has been raving about the sourdough bread ever since. And yes... it really IS very, very good! Crispy on the outside, warm and soft inside, we ended up eating two more pieces. Thank you to our kind waiter for keeping the bread coming. We're not wine drinkers because that's just empty calories for us, so we came for the FOOD! And the food definitely delivered. We each started with a bowl of clam chowder, which was creamy and delicious. It was also perfect for dipping that warm sourdough bread into. We also shared the grilled octopus, which was very tender. For our entrees, we went with the barramundi and seabass, and we really enjoyed both. Our waiter brought us with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with sprinkles and a candle for our anniversary. Such a cute touch! We got to enjoy our dessert while taking in the beautiful sunset view, which made the evening even more special. We dined on a Wednesday night when it wasn't too busy, and there was plenty of self-parking available. We did notice the valet sign, but it looked like valet service was closed that evening. Overall, we had a wonderful anniversary dinner with great food, attentive service, and a beautiful sunset view. And yes, I'm still thinking about that sourdough.

Our waiter Alex was amazing. We mainly had cocktails, but I had a special request. I wanted an…read moreOld Fashion made with a Rye. Alex proceeded to tell me they had two. One was Duke's and the other was a Michters Rye. I tried each of them and both were made superbly by the Joey's Bartending staff. My curiosity learned that Duke's Rye is from Duke's Spirits and one of the founders is Ethan Wayne (John Wayne's youngest son). As many of us know; the legendary actor John Wayne was known as "The Duke". Learning and sharing this information with the staff (Kirk, Brandon Lee (psuedo..LOL) and manager John Stokke made it such a fun and entertaining afternoon at Joey's. Thanks to Alex and Joey's crew!

Amazing food, service, and ambiance. Our server Jamie was so attentive and took great care of our…read morelarge party. Highly recommend!

everything was great, waiter was great. only thing i wasn't…read morehappy with was they only give a baked potato with the steak meal

F O O D The food was delicious! I think the prices were…read morereasonable too and the vibes were very casual, slightly upscale (right by the beach). The ribs had a slightly sweet taste to their sauce which is totally up my alley. My sister loved the meatloaf. The soft protein mixed with the crispy onions and veggies was a good mix. The appetizers were so good; the shrimp was nice and plump. The steak in the petit plate was so tender. And the chicken piccata was hearty and plentiful. The sushi roll was meh though. S E R V I C E The employees were nice but the service was slow. I asked for water 5 minutes after siting and we didn't get it for over 20 minutes. L O C A T I O N The restaurant is really close to the water and is very cute. There's indoor and outdoor seating available depending on your mood. There's metered parking but it's kind of hard during rush hour.

A Vacation Highlight! Exceptional Food & Stellar Service from Angel!My friends and I had an…read moreabsolutely wonderful dinner at Manhattan Beach Post while visiting on vacation on 8/26. From the moment we walked in, the vibrant, rustic-chic atmosphere set the perfect tone for a memorable evening out with a group.The food was phenomenal--every dish was bursting with flavor, creative, and perfectly prepared for sharing. However, what truly made the night special for us was our waitress, Angel. She provided top-notch hospitality from start to finish. Angel was incredibly warm, attentive to our whole table, and highly knowledgeable about the menu, guiding us toward some fantastic choices. Her friendly energy completely elevated our dining experience.Between the delicious food, the great beachside vibes, and Angel's exceptional service, this was easily one of the best meals of our trip. We cannot recommend this spot enough and will definitely be back the next time we are in town!

Went in at opening and had reservations made in advance, easily done on open table and could choose…read morebetween bar or standard seating. Got seated and offered still or sparkling water. Decided to try and share savory and sweet after asking the server what was popular. The server mentioned that they are known for their biscuits so we got the biscuit egg Benedict and she was definitely right because the biscuit as the base was amazing and the best part. The rest of the benedict were standard with the runny egg and prosciutto. We also got the peach french toast which was not too sweet as the walnuts and peaches pair well. The only thing is that the inside of the french toast was a little runny so it was slightly soggy. Overall great experience and cozy atmosphere to grab brunch with friends and would come back if in the area!