Charrise L.

Stunning restaurant in Manhattan Village with an extensive bar that is indoor and outdoor. The interior is beautiful with their wine collection lining the main walkway of the dining area We had a pleasant server who took our drink orders. A Matcha Latte and a regular coffee. It took some time to arrive, assuming because the Latte took time to make. When asked if we needed cream and sugar, we said yes. The server returned with tiny spoons and then disappeared. It took another 10 mins for the cream and sugar. The server gave us suggestions for entrees and we ordered. When our food arrived, the floor manager asked how everything was but we hadn't taken the first bite yet. The server returned to ask if we wanted another Latte. He never inquired about the coffee nor did he offer to refill it. For the entire service, the regular coffee was never refilled. I had the avocado toast, which was just ok. I was told the egg would be lightly scrambled and I agreed but I should have had it poached. The runny yolk would have helped the hard crust of the toast. The floor manager removed our dishes and the server only returned to ask if we wanted dessert. Highly doubtful I will return with so many more options in the area. Ok, bye.

Lola B.

Service is great. However, the lasagna lacked flavor. The drinks were also just ALRIGHT. I'm a sucker for great service and Javier was very nice, quick and thorough. The wedge salad hit the spot. The ribs were also good. The place is very nice. We had the lasagna. I guess it just wasn't for me. Ample parking. Place gets packed. Servers, restaurant and restrooms are super clean.

Kris G.

Server Álvaro is an actual SAINT at Saint & Second! I want to start by clarifying that I went to S&S yesterday afternoon ready to cry major boo-hoo tears to my two besties, without much of an appetite. Instead, I ended up with a full belly and side cramps from laughing along with our awesome server, Alvaro. The Man. The Myth. The Legend that he is! Small Backstory: Last Friday I lost my job of almost 25 years in public education due to a complicated work accident (my back was broken & I now have screws in my spine) and I planned to whine to my best friends into a cocktail or two, and get out plenty of Kim Kardashian ugly-cry faces until it would be time to go home. Enter ALVARO! This kind man had the nerve to be polite to us! The nerve! LOL. He greeted us with a warm smile while my cold heart was practically making it snow. He explained all portions of the breathtaking menu when I had planed to eat my sadness. He even had the GALL to say if we wanted something not on the menu that he would see what he could do to make it happen! Here I was, ready to drink Unicorn Tears, and he was cheering me up! WHAT THE??! LOL The three is us started with the MEZZE PLATE. And OH LORD! I think we ate the print off of the plates while trying to get to the last crumb. We polished off a whole extra serving of cucumber slices in the process, by the way, and I'm not embarrassed to say that. The Turkish honey-sweetened labne was such a party in our mouths! Make of that what you will. Each of us got a dinner entre, with mine being the S&S Fish and Chips. I loved that the fillet was not overly battered and the chips had an almost double-Belgium fried taste going on. I couldn't help but swipe several spoons worth of aged-cheddar grits off a friend's seared pork chop plate. Now THOSE were some butter-heaven sent grits! My drink, that kept shooting partially through my nostrils from laughter, was a classic margarita on the rocks. No margaritas were injured/harmed in the process of my belly laughter. At some point towards the end of our night, a patron of the mall next door pulled the site-wide fire alarm, ringing through the whole location for everyone to use caution and head to the closest exit. If you grew up like my friends and I, you don't follow that suggestion unless you're trying to run out on the bill like a jerk. Bless be to Alvaro, he stopped by our table several times to apologize about the noise and flashing lights and explained the fire department was working on it. I explained that the Hood Cricket sound didn't bother us and we were happy to wait out the alarm. So not only did Alvaro provide us with excellent service, an outstanding meal, and generous smiles, but he also made sure that we felt SEEN. And THAT is what made the whole evening worth it. No sadness or cringey tears about a lost job were needed. It ends up all we needed was a server named Alvaro at Saint & Second to make my spirits feel high again. Pricing is a bit high but was totally worth it! Patrons were dressed business casual. Sound level, not counting the hood cricket, was mid and conversation was easy to have. Several televisions were playing different stations but no captions were provided. There is handicap parking available in the parking garage located just outside the front door of the establishment and no stairs or elevators are needed to enter. There are several entrances/exits to the available outdoor seating area and outdoor heaters are available. Glances around showed me that every patron I saw was tucking into their plates with smiles and were enjoying themselves. I have already made plans to return to S&S in another two weeks because it was indeed THAT GOOD! And for those fine diners that are wondering, "But what is a Hood Cricket?" An HC is a chirping fire-alarm that some of us are able to tune out with ease. You're welcome!

Hemesh P.

I thought the vegetarian options were decent We got a ton of appetizers. The mezze plate was good with three dips and pita The avocado hummus was ok. It tasted a little odd The truffle Mac and cheese was great too and the Asian salad was delicious The Asian salad came with some crispy noodles on top and had mandarin oranges in a tasty dressing I got the quinoa bowl - it tasted very healthy and was packed with super foods. It was a little under seasoned though I for Fries on the side too. I wish they were cooked a little more well done. They were a little pale overly salty and had gotten cold. I still ate all of them because the tasted so good The servers were really good and attentive Had an oat milk decaf latte at the end which was great as well!!

Miguel M.

There are places that grow on you, Saint Second certainly is one of them. We have been here several times and every time we are back we find something different in their menu... today in our return we find two new items: I had the Lasagna Bianca... a pleasure well done pasta with an unexpected white cream simply delicious... my wife had the Smoked Glazed Pork Chop!!! Perfectly grilled in a mirror of pure and arugula with tomato and walnuts... that's creative... !! Martinis were prepared with love and my wife's Cosmo was a beautiful creation by our bartender Shanon excellent service at the bar... and the venue !! elegant, modern and relaxed, just what you need at the end of a hard work week... don't miss this place that it's managed by Javier Torres that greets you every time you are in... We love it!!!

Dana M.

JOEY had a bit of a wait so I saw Saint & Second across the way with no wait. So our group shifted to Saint & Second.... Good decision! They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar area. They also have a private room that seats 12 people (lunch hour you have to spend $750 and dinner is $1200). If you arrive just before dinner, there's no wait but as it got closer to 6/7pm, the crowd grew. Regina was our waitress and she was outstanding! We had a party of 9 (plus a baby) and she was very attentive. She made some good menu suggestions for drinks. I'm usually a cognac drinker but since they didn't have cognac I went with the cranberry spritz (refreshing gin drink). As for the meal, I had Cesar salad and dinner rolls..... best dinner rolls in America.... I'm convinced. Served warm with truffle butter, soft and fresh. So delicious we ordered a few! My friend said the pork chops are absolutely delicious and 2 others recommend the fish and chips. Since it's located in the village Mall, the closest parking would be the south village parking structure. I can't wait to go back and try some other menu options.

Minnow N.

Made a reservation here for a brunch with friends. Online reservation was easy. Upon arrival we were seated right away if not early, our party of four trickled in slowly but they still let us sit down. Service was attentive and helpful. We got our drinks first followed by food order. I got the shakshuka which was very good and full of flavor. There is a slight spicy kick to it. The food came out quickly and they had our waters filled frequently. Overall my friends enjoyed their brunch meals and we had a great time catching up and didn't feel rushed to leave at all. It's located in an outdoor mall space and we were able to continue our hang out in the common areas afterward. Parking was easy too especially in the morning hours.

Kenny L.

We came here on a Friday night. t was our first time trying this restaurant. It was easy to get a table and the service was excellent. We like the attentiveness and care of all the service staff. The burger here is amazing. I definitely recommend it. The calamari was also good and the pork belly was not bad. The bone marrow was kind of disappointing. It had a sour taste and the portion was quite small for the $33 price tag. They had a very nice bar area with a cool seating area.

Jolie F.

This is a new restaurant within this complex that is host to many shops and restaurant. Given all the establishments in this shopping mall, these places gets super busy, especially on the weekends and nice evenings. Parking can be tight...there is a garage parking lot. And parking outside of the lot as well. Best to come early to this restaurant on the weekends and nice evenings. The restaurant is hot as new. Most of the restaurant is bar seating which is indoors and outdoors. Some seats are around the bar and some high boy tables. There are seats on the patio area, including a couch space. Inside there are some tables, best to make reservations for the tables as limited. The restaurant also features a private dining area. The restaurant has an extensive drink menu. The drink menu features a long list of wines, cocktails and beers. Plus, the restaurant has a small happy hour which features a couple of cocktails, wines, beers and some appetizers. We had a couple of appetizers and then moved onto the regular menu. We settled on a 26-dollar hamburger and steak. Hamburger was solid in taste although a bit pricey. The steak was perfectly cooked! Better prepared than a recent steak that I had ruth chris which is supposed to be known for their steaks. My only gripe- was that they seemed a little overwhelmed with the crowd. Even though we were at the bar, it was hard to get service. And given how loud the bar area is and how far we are away from servers it's hard to get their attention. When you are paying big bucks, you want excellent service!

Majella L.

Admittedly, when we chose to eat here we were VERY hungry so any morsel of food would have been devoured feverishly. But we enjoyed everything we ordered. The entire experience was pleasant. Food was tasty, service was very friendly and the restaurant ambiance was lovely. Our favorites were the Parker Rolls and the Mac n cheese. We would consider coming back when shopping nearby.

Christianne A.

Great good! Friendly and attentive servers! Met my expectations Will dine in again Highly recommend this place My favorite is the mimosa with fruit cocktail The oysters minuette is so high end The food was good Wine menu is great

Nia L.

This is a new location and it seems to be poppin. My group went for out holiday gift exchange in Dec. The service was good, ambiance nice, food & drinks "okay" I wasn't dissatisfied but I wasn't overly pleased with the food. I'd probably go back not during brunch time. Parking is available in the structure.

Natalie L.

Was in the area and looked for a happy hour spot nearby. Tried Saint and Second for the first time and it looks like they have multiple locations. This Manhattan Beach location is located in an outdoor shopping mall type plaza and looks relatively newer and very clean. Parking was easy and free! For happy hour, you can only sit at the bar inside or the lounge or high top seating in the patio. Both still look nice and the ambience is very modern yet coastal. Happy hour (HH) is 3-6 pm on weekdays. The alcohol was reasonable priced for the area. We ended up having two glasses of wine per person. We ordered 4 dishes off the HH menu between 2 ppl (half dozen oyster, fried chicken sliders, salmon taco, pork belly lettuce wrap) . Over all the food was good and it was decently flavorful. However, I felt like the pork lettuce wrap was relative small and not worth $11ish dollars. Service was pretty good and typically. We were not forgotten on the patio ! Which is a concern sometimes.