This is a cute place to try. 5 stars for location and view. The decor is also cute!…read more Food is very hit or miss in my opinion. I got the huevos rancheros and felt it lacked flavor. Though the house salsa was delicious and added flavor, the huevos rancheros were still missing something. Burritos- hit Shrimp cocktail- especially with the house salsa-HIT Pancakes- HIT, tasted creamy, fluffy and caramelized.

I mean, why is their rating so low? If you sit on the patio, the views are great. I can imagine…read moremaybe they had an issue with poor service. That seems to be a bulk of their poor reviews. When I went, service was ok. They don't deserve such a low rating. I think Uncle Bills is better, but I understand why it's way more crowded. So come for the view, just don't be prepared to get your socks blown off by the food. It's passable, come for the view. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

+ Adding to the wall of memories…read more Really loved this restaurant, it had a great menu and sweetly decorated interiors with a wonderful, cozy atmosphere but Estevan is the man who carried the entire place on his shoulders. He is an extremely kind, gracious, diligent, and a consummate professional. He has a great memory and knew all the regulars. He knew the menu like the back of his hand and always had excellent, thoughtful recommendations. We hope he is doing amazing and wish him every happiness, he truly is a rockstar, anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.

Chipotle Bacon Breakfast Burrito = 5 stars Service was also…read more5 stars If you plan on dining in on a Saturday morning, it will most likely be extremely noisy. It was packed and so loud. It was hard to have a conversation but the burrito definitely made up for it. Super delicious and what you expect a burrito to taste like and more. The tater tots were also yummy and super crispy. YUM! The French Toast for me was underwhelming and it was cooked inconsistently with the other toast it came with ... wasn't my fav and wouldn't order again. Dry and not for me. Parking isn't my fav either, but I love the area.

The food was amazing!!!! I got the eggs Benedict and my bf got the french toast. Both were tie die…read morefor!!! We also got the ube cold foam espresso martini, which was delicious. My bf doesn't even like espresso martinis and he enjoyed it. Service was great! Ambiance was very nice with beautiful plants and aesthetic. It's also on the Michelin list , which I can see why.

The first thing I noticed about Manhattan Beach Post was the plants. Not because there were a few…read moreplants. Lots of restaurants have a few plants. These plants appeared to have union representation. They're everywhere. Hanging from things. Growing out of things. Quietly observing your meal. The whole place feels like someone built a really nice restaurant and then let nature move in as a long term tenant. The room hums. Not loudly. Not aggressively. Just enough. Glasses clink. People lean into conversations. Servers weave through the room carrying plates that look heavy enough to alter their center of gravity. Nobody seems rushed. Everybody seems busy. It's a difficult balance. The biscuits arrived first. Now, I'd heard about the biscuits. People talk about these biscuits the way fishermen talk about the one that got away. Slightly dramatic. A little emotional. Hard to verify. Turns out the stories were true. Warm bacon cheddar biscuits with maple butter. I took one bite and immediately understood why people order a second round. The outside has just enough structure to remind you it's baked. The inside is soft enough to make you wonder whether butter has secretly become a building material. We ordered another. Not because we needed another. Because apparently that's what happens here. The creamy polenta showed up next and felt like the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket. Comforting. Smooth. Relaxed. The sort of dish that encourages you to slow down and stop checking your phone. The duck was one of my favorites. Lightly fried with crisp skin and tender meat, resting on white Italian beans and rosemary. It felt like something a French chef would cook after spending a weekend in the countryside and becoming briefly inspired by fresh air. At some point you stop evaluating food and simply nod in agreement with it. This was one of those moments. Dessert was equally dangerous. The olive oil cake arrived with strawberries and disappeared much faster than logic suggested it should. The cheesecake somehow managed to be rich and light at the same time, which feels like it should violate a law of physics somewhere. Service deserves its own mention. The whole team operates like a group project where everyone actually did their part. Plates appeared when they should. Water glasses mysteriously refilled themselves. Questions were answered without anyone making you feel like you should already know the answer. The chef's French influence shows up everywhere, but not in a showy way. Nothing feels complicated for the sake of being complicated. Everything feels like somebody spent a lot of time thinking about it so you wouldn't have to. By the end of the meal, I realized Manhattan Beach Post had done something difficult. It felt special without feeling serious. You can dress up. You can come casually. You can celebrate something important or absolutely nothing at all. Just order the biscuits. The plants already know you're going to.

The food was really nice, every dish was delightful. Even though i wasn't seated at the window,…read morestill J got a nice view!! Though took off two stars because the server wasn't so polite. He was clattering plates down and rushing us the entire time. Even got the wrong receipt..not so satisfying

The Strand House is one of my favorites in Manhattan Beach!…read more Really enjoy the ambiance and view of the ocean. Our favorites are the crab cake benedict and acai bowl. Staff here is great, food excellent, and it doesn't get any better looking out at the ocean. Highly recommend next time you're in Manhattan Beach!

After watching the sunset, Hubby and I wanted to grab a…read morequick dinner. We walked in and sat at the bar! Food was good! French onion soup was my favorite! Server Dani was great!

My husband and I were directed to The Kettle by our hotel staff when we were looking for a decent…read moredinner at 10PM. After a long drive, we were hungry, as we hadn't stopped to eat on the way. Anyway, when we arrived, it was just after 10PM on a Friday night. Though the area was bustling, we were able to find easy street parking less than a block away. The restaurant was busy, but there were plenty of open tables. The place had a bit of the old diner type of vibe, but it was definitely more upscale and modern. We were greeted and seated right away. As we sat down, I saw some of the food being brought out and everything looked great. The menu was quite vast, so it took some time to decide. We decided to start out with the California Tots. They were a huge plate of crispy tots with cheese sauce, bacon and lots of other toppings. It was probably enough for us to share for dinner. However, I then had my mind set on the Tuna Manhattan, which was sort of a fancy tuna melt. The offered a regular tuna melt (off menu) if I preferred. The Tuna Manhattan was served on a bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a huge slice of avocado. It came with a side salad, fries, or soup. They also offered me some other sides I could substitute as well, such as onion rings or sweet potato fries. When I asked about the soup selection, they gave me four I could choose from. I ordered the French Onion. Anyway, the portions were generous and everything was delicious. It was also a great value for the amount and quality of food. The Kettle is open 24 hours. If you ever want late night (or anytime) eats in Manhattan Beach, I highly recommend The Kettle for a good solid meal.

I came here after having a pretty rough morning to cheer myself up and the staff was extremely kind…read moreto me. Juriel (I'm sorry if I'm spelling it wrong) really helped turn my day around and I felt the café in much higher spirits than which I came. The girls waitressing and hosting were also very, very sweet. The next time I am in the Manhattan Beach area I will definitely come back!

My FAVORITE brunch/ quick coffee/ matcha spot in Manhattan Beach!! ( or even a cocktail )…read moreAbsolutely amazing people who work there : Uirel , Edward and others. Australian coastal vibe... Love Bluestone lane

Per usual, food never disappoints and would give the service a 10 star review if I could! The…read moremanager Robbie went above and beyond to welcome us with champagne and escort us to our table, stopping by multiple times throughout our dinner to check-in. Also, our server was a sweetheart! Always love the vibes at Joey xx

Great restaurant! Even better service! The manager Robbie I really went above and beyond and…read moretreated us like family. Honestly the best manager in a restaurant I have ever come across.

Server was a superstar. Food recommendations on point and very quickly received . Will come back…read moreto enjoy again

Fantastic experience - from the service , to the food, to…read morethe ambiance! *The Fearless Caesar - Romaine, herb croutons, American Grana Padano, our "take no prisoners" Caesar dressing. The best Caesar Salad I've ever had!! *The grilled flatbread with garlic - so good!! *The Lamb Bolognese with Pappardelle - House-made pasta, sautéed spinach, shaved parmesan, 12-hour sauce. Wow!!!!