Been here a few times before and it never disappoints…read more Mikey behind the bar today -fantastic - great conversation, service and just an all-around good guy that makes the place even better. The Mahi Mahi tacos were outstanding and packed with flavor. Always solid drinks and cold beer Every visit has been a great experience with a fun atmosphere, solid food, and excellent service. Definitely one of those spots we always look forward to coming back to.

Our random Date nights led us here and was a different vibe then what we usually go for but we…read moreenjoyed the atmosphere, caught a Laker game, sunset and great food that we wanted to try after hearing they had Viral chicken Tenders that are off the menu. Our server was great, very quick to get our drinks and put our order in. When our food came out all I said was "WOWZERS" the tenders were a very big portion and you can def share and they come with fries. Their onion rings were good but I keep going back for the fries instead. I did love that they had their own ranch and dips they were both great. We also got an order of their distracts and those were my favorite and will probably get them again, delicious, crispy and their salsa was really good and flavorful. Loved that the tortilla was crunchy usually they are soggy in other places and the topping usually fall out but these were 10/10. The ambiance was a mix of people but it's basically a super neat Bar with Great foot by the Pier/ Beach and has been there for many years. There's a lot of history in the walls and it's super neat that they've kept the place looking like this. There's bathrooms were a bit funky but did the job when you gotta go. They were clean tho. Def would be back to hang here with friends and catch a game. I highly recommend the Tenders!!

This is another one of my all time favorite restaurant and bar in beautiful Manhattan Beach…read more This is a multi level restaurant with plenty of indoor and outside seating and fantastic views of the pier and the ocean. Make sure you come here during sunset in the winter time were you probably going to witness one of the nicest sunsets along the beautiful California beach. Now coming to the bar and restaurant itself it probably serves one of the best cocktails in town ans for sure the freshest and best tasting seafood in MB. One of my favorite is the Spanish Grilled Octopus and the Oysters on the appetizer menu. I also recommend their salmon or grilled chicken on the main menu. If you want to keep it simple there is a decent selection if house pizza with a nice selection of wines, draft and bottled beers plus their outstanding cocktails. Please make sure to reserve a table if you're planning to go there after 5 pm or otherwise spent time at either the lower bar area or the smaller bar on the upper level. Enjoy and Bon Appetite!

Servers were on top of it. Great location for people watching and seeing the ocean. We had a few…read moreold fashions for drinks and the were well balanced and super delicious. Great place to hang out and pretty people here too doesn't hurt. Bravo

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.

If you're tired of the "too-polished" spots in MB and just want an authentic, old-school vibe,…read moreErcole's is the place. It's a classic dive bar that hasn't changed in decades, and that's exactly why we love it. The Highlights: * The Burger: Hands down, one of the best burgers in the South Bay. It's juicy, perfectly charred, and simple in the best way possible. * The Vibe: Dark, gritty (in a good way), with pool tables and a local crowd. It's where you go to actually relax. * Pro Tip: It's CASH ONLY, so hit the ATM before you get here. Great drinks, friendly bartenders who know their craft, and a burger that lives up to the hype. 5 stars for keeping it real!

X Speakeasy is one of those places that feels like where you belong the second you walk in. The…read morestaff is attentive and the crowd is genuinely friendly. Even the DJ was extra personable. He allowed me to watch him do his magic during his set. It's a skill I've longed to learn as part of many on the good ol bucket list. What comes to mind when thinking about this venue is comparable to a person inherently born with a lot of charisma. Prices are fair, especially for the area. But the drinks are where it really stands out. They're clearly made with fresh, high quality ingredients. I will warn you it's the kind of place you come for one and end up staying longer than you planned :)

This is a difficult review to write because I really want to give X Speakeasy a 3 1/2 or 4 stars,…read morebut just can't. Came in after having dinner nearby and wanting to have a late-night cocktail. Drinks: Ordered the X Cadillac Margarita. It was just okay. Not bad, but also nothing special. Service: The bartender was friendly, but the service was somewhat spotty. Environment: I will say that the place was pretty crowded, and everyone was having a lot of fun. There's a small dance floor in the back. Bottom Line: It's a fun place that straddles the line between dive bar and local hotspot.

My sister and I just had lunch at The Strand House to celebrate her 50th birthday and wow, what a…read moremeal! Possibly the best crab cakes of our entire lives and the yellowtail crudo was the definition of a balanced and rich appetizer. Seriously, this is in our top 10 meals (maybe top 5) of all time. We had an incredible server in John. He was the perfect balance of attentiveness (yet not overbearing), knowledgeable, professional, yet he still made us feel like we were having a relaxed hangout out in his house as his friends. I've been a bartender at various bars and restaurants for the past 20 years and I gotta say that it was an honor to be helped by that caliber of a server. I also told him that I didn't love mushrooms so he had our entrée, which had mushrooms, split and my sister's half had mushrooms but mine didn't. Just incredible We couldn't recommend this restaurant any more highly. Do yourself a favor and stop by The Strand House for a meal, you'll thank me later.

The Strand House in Manhattan Beach is one of those places where you immediately understand what…read moreyou're paying for the second you walk in. The ocean views are absolutely beautiful, the bar area has a great energy, the staff was friendly and attentive, and there's clearly a strong local regular crowd that gives the place life and personality. The atmosphere honestly carries a lot of the experience here. Food-wise though, I have mixed feelings considering the pricing. The menu is definitely charging premium Manhattan Beach/oceanfront prices, but most of the food itself felt pretty average. The breakfast potatoes were especially mid and lacked seasoning or anything memorable. My wife didn't enjoy the pork belly benedict much, although she did really like the salmon benedict. On the other hand, the bluefin tuna tostada was magnificent and easily one of the standout dishes we had. The fries situation was fascinating to me. They're $15, but to be fair they give you an absurd amount of fries -- basically an entire fry boat. They also serve them with house-made ketchup and aioli, which sounds great... except they give you about a thimble worth of sauce. I started noticing almost every other table with fries had huge piles left over and completely ran out of sauce early on. At that point it almost feels intentional because there's no way the restaurant hasn't noticed this pattern already. Overall, this is the kind of place where you go for the scenery, people watching, drinks, atmosphere, and social experience more than for mind-blowing food. If you approach it that way, it's a really enjoyable spot.

Ive been there several times. It is a small, intimate…read moresetting, yet every time ive been there they managed to make room for someone to be playing live music. Service has always been acceptable and prices are normal for California..(high) The drinks are decent and the food is standard barfood fare and quality. The attraction here isn't just the food or drinks... to me it us the intimate, living room ambiance

Very dismissive and disrespectful female staff member with brown hair. Speaking with her, it seemed…read morelike she wasn't happy to be working. After asking for my ID, she tossed it down instead of handing it back to me. The food looked good and there was a nice place to sit outside with my dog, so I decided to still stay for that. Once my order was ready, same staff member just held it out the window, no eye contact, no utensils and no water was offered. I asked her for napkins, and she ignored me and never brought any. Wouldn't come back despite the decent food. Worst service I've had ever. There was one other staff member who was courteous.

MBP never fails to delight! Chef David LeFevre's kick off restaurant brings excellent flavors and…read morecombinations to your palette! We went to celebrate Mother's Day for my wire! Anyone who knows the biz knows that Mother's Day is an insanely busy day! We were seated promptly. We started with their decadent warm banana bread with caramel and butter! They sent us the blistered green beans with pork belly cubes, delicious! Our daughter had orrechiette with lobster, very tasty! Wifey had the classic eggs Benny and I had the breakfast burrito! All very satisfying! And thanks to our server, Danny for taking care of us! Mahalo to the managers, Brian and Shawn!

Good experience at this restaurant in Manhattan beach. Modern take on Southern and general American…read morecuisine. Food was great, but not mind-blowing in my opinion. Some dishes could've been executed better. Going down the list of dishes I had here: - Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits: These were more like scones rather than biscuits. Crunchy with good bacon and cheddar flavor. - Japanese Hamachi Crudo: Unique and I liked the citrusy flavor and creamy texture. However, 3 small slices of fish for $26 was overpriced. - Leafy Greens & Radicchio: Solid and crispy salad with a nice tangy dressing. The cheese also added a lot of sharp flavor which was nice. - Skirt Steak: Good flavor and char, but a bit tough. Also some dry pieces. - Chilean Sea Bass: Lemon orzo risotto was creamy and delicious. The sea bass itself was okay, nothing special. It felt overpowered by the risotto. The fish was moist and flaky though. - 20 Oz Prime Beef Ribeye: Quality was subpar relative to price. Portion size was solid by the steak itself was inconsistent. Some of the pieces were rarer while others were more well-done even though we asked for medium rare. There were also some dry pieces which I did not like. Flavor was good though. - Strawberry and Olive Oil Cake: Was confused since there was just a thin layer of cake, but realized the title also referred to the mousse. I would title it 'Strawberry Mousse with Olive Oil Cake" to make it less confusing. Regardless, this was a delicious dessert! Love the fruity strawberry and savory pistachio flavors as well as the smooth textures. - S'mores sundae: Got this on the house for my aunt's birthday. A generous portion but the components were a bit too sweet for my liking. I visited this restaurant for a birthday that I organized and my experience was overall good. Reservation was made easy using OpenTable and I could also mention it was for a birthday occasion. The ambiance was gorgeous with good mood lighting. Good for group and 1 on 1 dining. Parking is metered or street parking. Overall, I probably wouldn't come out of my way to dine here again, but my experience wasn't bad just not significant enough to put in my rotation. Would come back if someone treated me here though.

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.

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

Lovely. Tavern. Bar food. Nothing more. Service was good, and we gave them their tip. Other thank…read morethat? Bar ambience. It's ok. Try it and let me know what you think ...

"Bamm Boom! Wow, this is a must-try experience! This place touches all the right spots on the…read morepalette. I had the shrimp and grits with a Bloody Mary - it was an experience. Very calm good energy VERY VERY CLEAN This is a destination worth traveling to. The service made the food taste even better! Silva WAS AMAZING SHE WAS THE server THAT greeted and seated us, and the rest of the team took care of the table service amazingly. Even the restroom was super clean. Highly recommend!"

2nd time at this establishment & last time! 1st time was for Valentine's Day. Nice brunch/breakfast…read morefood. Appetizers and drinks are good. Dinner is underwhelming considering the prices of their limited menu. Now on to this evening. My wife had a reservation for a group of 5 adults and we also had an infant with us. Barely 1 years old. Got our bill at the end of dinner & to our surprise, we were charged 20% for a having a party of six. Now if that's the restaurants policy, I'm fine with that but our same group was just at this location for brunch a month ago and WAS NOT charged that 20% gratuity. Not only that, since when a 1 year old is included in a "large party policy"? Sounds like gouging to me. That policy is nowhere to be found on the menu or website. When we asked the server about that 20% gratuity charge, she confirmed that it was their "large group" up charge policy. 1 year old included! LOL What a time to be alive. We didn't even have the energy to talk to a manager about this situation. We're just NOT supporting this establishment anymore. Especially with the dinner being mid. Juice ain't worth the squeeze IMO. Better options in Manhattan Beach!