A hidden gem within staggering distance of my hotel…read more The other clientele seemed local and were there for the basketball game. All well behaved, everyone kept to themselves. The staff were friendly without being in-your-face-I-want-your-tips, but attentive at the same time with menus arriving quickly and fresh drinks timed perfectly. Food was delivered so fast I suspect that they had a bunch of game day standards pre-prepared to better deal with the game crowd. Regardless, the food was delivered fast. I had the buffalo wings which were crisp and lip smacking spicy - just as I would expect. Plump and meaty wings, and despite being an appetiser it was enough for me as dinner. The pilsener was a good match with the wings, and was a refreshing brew. I had three or four of them for the sake of quality assurance. Well recommended.

Went here for lunch time for a working social. There was already alot of people posted around the…read morebar with drinks in hand and food in front of them. Waited a good 15 minutes before someone attended to us. The person that attended to us was the bartender. Realizing he is playing host, bartender and waiter. He handed us a menu and stated he will be back to take our orders. Another 15 minutes goes by and we finally order adult beverages. 10 minutes goes by which he delivered our drinks. I received my Michelob ultra which was like a cold slushy! I said perfect! Thats the way I like my drink. Super cold and icey. We ordered on the spot. Another 15 minutes goes by. Recieved our food. Wings, zucchini, hamburgers and tater tots. I have got to say.. the food here is exceptionally delicious! No complaints on the food. All was satisfying. The place has a ambiance like a tavern. Dark and cozy. Parking is a hit and miss. We came in a good time. Parking may be difficult on peak hours. If you use Google maps.. be aware, sometimes Google maps is retarded. As a first timer, Google maps got us driving around and around. Just remember that the bar is on Sepulveda and parking is in the back. Alittle frustrated. Lol Overall it was a good experience. They can work on their staffing for lunch hour. Maybe add one waitress to cover lunch time.

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!

Stopped by Simmzy's in Manhattan Beach and had a really enjoyable meal. The atmosphere is laid…read moreback, the service was friendly, and it is the kind of place that fits perfectly with the beach town vibe. The standout for me was the birria fries. They were packed with flavor and had just the right amount of richness. Every bite was delicious, and the toppings worked really well together. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more meat on top. At $15.50, you are paying quite a bit for fries with toppings, so a little extra birria would have made the dish feel like a better value. The Caesar salad with chicken is an absolute must. Sometimes a simple salad can be overlooked, but this one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The chicken was cooked well, and it made for a satisfying meal on its own. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was fun, and there is plenty on the menu worth trying.

The location is great with adequate of parking around the area. The server was very attentive to…read moreour group. I got the poke bowl and it was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend that dish and this place.

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.

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!

Always a good experience! Great staff. Dave's the best!…read more Good food and entertainment.

My first visit with a new member. We had a good time and found everyone to be friendly, it felt…read morelike a home away from home, where everybody knows your name, a la the television show Cheers. The staff is not only attentive but also professional and hospitable, thanks to Paula and Sky for the great service. I enjoyed the unique environment and hope to be back soon.

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!

Me and the OG girls had planned for our "end of summer" beach bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to…read moreManhattan Beach; stop for lunch at Rockefeller and return back to the pier...but, "Hurricane Marie" had other plans. The rain storm caused the bike rental company to cancel all bike rentals. We called Rockefeller to cancel our lunch reservation, and they were kind enough to offer us an 11am brunch seating. So, the 8 of us decided to make the 45 min drive (in the rain) from the San Fernando Valley to Manhattan Beach, and what a time we had!! *We arrived at this very cute, rustic and cozy pub and were seated immediately. *We were greeted by our fabulous host, Kenn...who kept the mimosas and champagne flowing throughout our meal. *We started with the fried zucchini, chips and guacamole, truffle fries and sweet potato bombs.. Delicious! *Our main consisted of the infamous Sancho Burrito (lived up to the hype), chicken & avocado burrito, French toast, chilaquiles, steak & eggs, cheese omelette and washed it all down with more mimosas! We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch at The Rockefeller and will definitely be returning soon, not just for the food, but to see Kenn!! His friendly, energetic personality made our day so special...he is an absolute gem!! Thank you Kenn!

Happy hour and the $2 burger on Tuesday... The $2 burger -…read morepretty tasty. Happy hour tidbits included the veggie flatbread (pass next time), truffle Mac and cheese - good; meatballs -pretty good; street tacos- excellent! fries - I love skinny fries! The happy hour menu is 1/2 portions of the regular menu, so you need to order the entire menu if you want a full meal. Service was good.

What a great place-…read more Service is top Tier!! Everyone is very friendly, food is delicious!!! And they serve breakfast!! They have a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. Lots of TVs to watch sports and what not .. my new place to frequent

Mixed/okay exerpience overall. It got surprisingly rowdy even sitting in the outdoor seating area…read moredid not offer much relief from the loud atmosphere. Service was mixed too our server was friendly but it took a while for drinks and food to come out. There definitely were some more belligerent folks around who clearly didn't get cut off when they probably should've been. Sweet potato fries were decent though.

Walked in on a Friday afternoon close to noon and it was pretty full with what appeared to be a lot…read moreof locals watching the masters and just chilling. Comfortable (but clean) dive bar with a tiny kitchen/grill in the front window. We didn't try any food, but people seemed happy with their orders. I'd like to think we'd be a regular here if we lived in the area.

Was told by a friend "total dive bar, but the experience is 80% why we go". I have to say, he…read morewasn't wrong! The "dive bar" is like a second home to me as it's kind of where we just grew up as kids. As places begin to modernize, the dive bar aspect slowly slips away. Came here for some quick dinner and wasn't disappointed. It was insanely busy!! The biggest downside during the busy time was the wait. Wait for drinks, wait for food... etc. However, staff did a pretty good job at trying to keep up with what they had to do. Burger was $13 and came with a bag of chips. It was good food and hit the spot. Definitely a fun little place to visit... just maybe when it's not so busy.