This place is like home. Simply perfection. And they have probably the best bartender in California, Rick. We always feel welcomed and remembered. The food is constantly perfect. The vibe is right and we always make new friends at the bar. Five stars is not enough. read more

My best friend took me here for my birthday this year. We had a good time thanks to alcohol. When we first arrived, we noticed how packed the place was as well as how close the tables were to each other. You can literally hear the conversations on both sides. Weren't too big of fans of the proximity. Most of my past steakhouse experiences allow for more privacy. We started with the Warm Spinach Salad, which I wouldn't recommend. It was very basic and lacking any flavor profile whatsoever. Probably our least favorite dish of the evening. Ordered a round of Onion Rings because they sounded so delicious. Unfortunately our waiter tripped and dropped quite a few of the rings on the table. We didn't say anything or ask for it to be changed because he was a good waiter - we weren't looking to get anyone into trouble either. We split a Filet Mignon which came with a divine baked potato and some well seasoned green beans. This dish was very well done and definitely the highlight of the evening. We wrapped with a nice Caramel Creme Brûlée. Sadly they dropped the ball on the bday aspect. The waiter apologized at the end as he recognized that he forgot. We wanted a mini candle in our creme brûlée, but we managed to survive without it. read more

SLAY Steak + Fish House - 7oz Filet Mignon - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Yummy! It's mainly indoors (there's 2 tables on a tight sidewalk) The steak tartar was delicious Oysters were fresh Enjoyed my salmon, it wasn't dry Good place for a date night, or meeting with girlfriends read more

Had some really great service from Jose on Friday celebrating the marriage of our friends. They have a great vibe there for a celebratory dinner or great date night. We had good cocktails and super yummy dessert. Food is good but not the best rib eye - with a coffee rub. The NY strip was very good with a perfect crust. The seafood platter was overpriced - oysters, shrimp and crudo. We would go back but probably for drinks and appetizers. For a fine dining place, I think their presentation could be better. read more

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David and Gale Slay is well know in their restaurants in the South Bay beach cities for their fine dinning. We ordered the Coffee rubbed rib eyesteaks, medium rare, but the steaks came out more of a medium and was a little tough to my preference and liking, but still delicious flavor. Located in Downtown Manhattan Beach which always loving the vibe of the area especially after a long work day because it's literally 5 minutes from my home. Street parking and small metered lot parking available nearby. read more

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Slay is a hidden gem, immaculate place love the decor. The drinks are top-tier nonalcoholic options for sure. I love their steak and Fritz. The service is great. We definitely plan to visit more often read more

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I would definitely go back. But maybe to one of the sister restaurants Food - crab cake was ALL crab! No breadcrumbs - the shrimp app was just ok. The shrimps were nice and fat but the sauce was blend - the ribeye steak PERFECTLY cooked and the rub was delicious. I couldnt have asked for anything better - my mom thoroughly enjoyed the branzino. She ate it ALL! - my brother had the rack of lamb and had no complaints Service - our waiter was a male and Im so mad I didn't get his name - he was pleasant and very accommodating! - he knew the menu inside out as my mom asked what could she have as a person that didn't eat dairy and our waiter was able to call off several items without taking a look at the menu Ambiance - cozy - clean - dim lighting read more

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Fantastic spot. They have been delivering for years. Great environment and service. I went there first for happy hour, and have been going regularly ever since. They have a great Chicken Parmesan. Sometimes, the owner will be there and will visit with you. Highly recommended read more

My partner took me to Slay on 2/14/2024 for Valentine's Day. The food was amazing, and we truly enjoyed the atmosphere--it was a great experience up until the very end of the evening. After we paid and were on our way out, one of the waiters stopped us and stated that we had not paid for our meal. This was extremely embarrassing, especially with so many people around watching. The situation made us feel uncomfortable and racially profiled, as we are African American. My partner emailed the restaurant the following day to address the incident, but we never received a response, which was very disappointing. Although this review is late, the interaction left a lasting impression, and because of it, my partner has no desire to return. read more

Really like this place. I agree with the review that said its "Cozy Refined" Bar tenders are friendly and good, the place is liviely and the food is well done. Hostess is very welcoming and good service from our waiter. Will definitely be back. read more

Wow! Small place so highly recommend a reservation. Bar area is not large so don't count on a seat in there. Food is incredible! I started with the crab cake appetizer and had the sea bass special entree. Both were delicious . Finished with the berry crumble. Service was excellent. Would not recommend small children as it gets crowded quickly - Good first date place - recommend for dates The owner David Slay greets guests personally - nice touch! read more

After eating at 50+ steak spots in LA and having been here about 10 times I tell everyone that this is my favorite steak joint in LA. The staff is amazing, David is the man and a legendary chef, the vibe is right and I have loved each experience here. read more

This restaurant was on my list to try and I finally tried it and it was lovely. They had amazing unique entrees, drinks, and desserts. The service was remarkable. Paulo, our waiter was so kind, personable, funny, accommodating, and caring, and made sure our first time was enjoyable. Great atmosphere with nice modern decor. We had the warm salad, Caesar salad, butter rolls, stuffed pork chop, chicken Parmesan, banana nut bread with peaches, and several cocktail drinks. Their coffee martini was delicious. The manager was very nice too. They serve a twisted baked potato but I don't like cheese so she had the cooks make my baked potato normal without the other ingredients. The bartender was friendly and made sure our drinks were delightful. Note: Around the corner from the restaurant is the Manhattan Pier and beach. Indoor and outdoor seating. They are only open for four hours daily (5pm-9pm) and have several different sister restaurants within walking distance from each other. Parking can be challenging but they have parking structures and parking on the street. read more

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Absolutely 5 stars around!! This has been in my bookmark for quite sometime so I tried it and it was BOMB!! I love the atmosphere in Manhattan Beach so I had no complaints with the ambience. It was cute inside and a nice outing! I had the Chicken Parmesan for my entree, Caesar salad which was all phenomenal one of the best dish of chicken Parmesan I had in a while!! I highly recommend this option for your entree and the Caesar as a starter!!! My drinks were very good and tasty! The bartender was marvelous! Made me the best expresso martini and Hennessy sidecar ! No error with the ingredients at all!! So for the customer service! Everyone was attentive and very nice! The manager was accommodating with my sister order, and Paulo our server was so chill and down to earth! They have 4 other sister restaurant within the same block! I definitely want to try the rest after SLAY being so delicious! I highly recommend here and I will be back here ! They have plenty of street parking, but it does get busy! -Marshay read more

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Quaint spot with beautiful decor. Little details in everything like the pseudo set up of glassware with "S" or "Slay". Menu is the perfect size that captures something for everyone. The service was on point - wait time, spacing between food, and details of specials. I would come back for another date night. It's a cozy and lovely spot to dine. read more

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Slay Steak & Fish is more than a meal; it's an experience. One that marries culinary mastery with sophisticated design. The menu is a testament to the Slays dedication to excellence. Each plate arrives impeccably presented, a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Complementing the cuisine is a team that is a perfect balance of professionalism and kindness offering insightful recommendations & ensuring every need was met. Our time here left us feeling genuinely cared for throughout the meal. Impeccable service, world-class food, and stunning surroundings come together to create a dining experience you won't soon forget. 5/5 read more

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This was already going to get 4 stars because the owner came over to introduce himself and make sure I was comfortable and my pear martini was fantastic. That being said, I'm happy to report the crab Rangoon was spectacular, loved the soft shell crab entree and the sea bass and shrimp appetizer were very good. I am so excited to come back here. So many other items I want to try. And the ambiance is so sophisticated. Love love love love! read more

Small restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Food was good but didn't blow me away. Oysters were $54 per dozen which is extremely high. They were fresh but two of mine still had bits of shell inside. For $4.50 per oyster, you'd expect they'd be expertly shucked. All the steaks say they come with potato and vegetables but the flat iron was in the section with all the steaks and it only came with fries. Maybe they should add a note on the menu saying "with the exception of the flat iron which comes with fries only". For a flat iron, the steak was good. The fries were lukewarm and not fresh though. If the fries were fresh and hot, it would've been a good meal. The ribeye was also very good but significantly more expensive. Service was friendly but unfortunately very slow, it felt like we were forgotten a few times (waiting a very long time for our apps, then our food, and then for them to take our credit card). The menu is very pricy and the ambiance and service don't quite meet the price point. Essentially, I felt like the $4.50 oysters were probably only worth $3, the $47 flat iron was only worth $39, and the $79 ribeye was only worth $60 based on the ambiance and service level of the restaurant. read more

10/10 Random post gym night with my cousins These guys stayed open for us and gave my family and i literally the greatest dinner I've ever had. Ok top 3 but in very very recent memory i don't think ive had better. This is gonna be hard to beat for me. Staff was like family, vibe was amazing, drinks bomb, food was ridiculous. Rib eye and deviled eggs with the BACON!!!! Ridiculous. and the chef made us these braised short rib meatballs. I can't wait to go back. I never write Yelp reviews and i had to type one out tonight because HOLY! read more

Finally got to try this place. Definitely lived up to the hype. It's a beautiful dining room that is elegant yet comfortable. The service matched. We were well taken care of but were able to chat with our waiter. The food was amazing. I recommend everything we tried: tiramisu martini, watermelon margarita, crab Rangoon, grilled artichoke, sole, and the incredible coffee rub ribeye... read more

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The food was good, my fiancé enjoyed his steak & my favorite was the daily special (Swedish meatball). Our server was great, very attentive & helpful. Overall the ambiance is cute, definitely worth a date night. read more

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This was an awesome impromptu birthday dinner find! We savored every bite of every item we ordered. The charred shrimp, satori oysters, red snapper and dover sole were all so delicious! I am very picky with my fish and this simply one of the best. The service was excellent and we are definitely going back to try additional menu items! read more

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Overall, we had a nice birthday dinner at this restaurant. The restaurant itself is very cute and cozy, they also have outdoor seating. Inside has a very Manhattan beach-like decor. Strangely they were playing music from the '60s '70s and '80s.. maybe was trying to give the beach town vibe. The menu itself is quite extensive. We went for the sea bass special, the chicken parmesan, The fish cake and the filet mignon tip appetizers. All were quite good, with the filet mignon tip appetizers being a nice and delicious surprise. Service was decent. The reasons for not giving a full five stars are the very high prices for the wine glass options and the beer options. Frankly, they are overpriced by $4 to $7. Also, the staff... Including the manager knew it was my birthday and did nothing special for it. Earlier in the morning I ate at a local breakfast spot and the owner came over and gave me a free scone. So if you're coming here, expecting to celebrate a special occasion, come with no expectations. read more

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Both food and service is excellent. Steak is impressive. Definitely will visit again or introduce my friends. read more

SLAY Steak + Fish House - Main course - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Hands down top five restaurants in Manhattan Beach. A classy joint without feeling stuffy. The service was top notch and the food was even better. We sat inside and ordered the Ribeye and Chicken Parmigiana with zero regrets. read more

SLAY Steak + Fish House - Ribeye with twice baked potato and broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Dined at Slays for Valentines. Had the good fortunate of having Barbie as our server. Excellent food as usual especially the squash blossoms. Barbie just made our dining experience even better. Such a sweet and friendly server. read more

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The restaurant was beautiful and the service was excellent. My steak was okay. I had the coffee steak and it was okay.

There is no parking other than on the street where Meter Maids patrol as if they worked at The Shoe at Pelican Bay. If you find a spot that doesn't require a Bird or an Uber then buy a lottery ticket because you're on a roll. Once you secure your sled, make your way to Slay. It's a handsome black box in the middle of the Manhattan melee. Go inside, it's dark, serene, and calm, except for the buzzin' wait staff. The space is small with an 8 seat Bar anchoring the entrance. An overhead Flat Screen dominates the room. Hey, it's Manhattan Beach. Conversation? Only during commercials. A partition separates the Sports Bar front from the fine dining back dimly lit for the half lit diners. Think of this place as a civilized MB Post without Cheddar Cheese Biscuits. Who goes there? Locals who don't care about Meter Maids and can easily afford a sitter on a Wednesday. The Staff: Manned by relaxed Manhattanites. No complaints on this side of the experience. The Bar Program: The Bar is full, and fills up fast with only 8 seats. If you choose a Bar table they are barely large enough to hold two Parker House Rolls. Prepare to juggle. In the meantime, Cocktails, Beer and Wine await. My Maple Spice Sour had all three tastes playing nice together. Bullet Bourbon, Amaretto, Real Maple Syrup and Egg Whites which I forgot to ask the server to hold. Egg whites bring little to the drink party and then what do they do with the Yolks? No matter, as a riff on a Whiskey Sour it was a deep well done well. The Roederer Redemption had Empress Gin, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Champagne Syrup, and Roederer Champagne. This drink was so memorable, I can't remember drinking it but as I write about it, it sounds good and I hope it was. The Food: Parker House Rolls to sop up anything laying around. These warm yeasty little beasties did their job. A Spinach Salad was nicely done too. Peppered Bacon Bits, a healthy sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese, Fried Garlic Chips, Herbed Bread Crumbs and a warm Vinaigrette. You could put all that on a Bust Bunny and this dish would be a dinner winner. A lovely Crab Cake showed up next. Remember that the table is sooo small that dinner comes out one small late at a time. The Crab Cake was just Crab formed into a little cute cake with no filler. Delicious. It was nestled on a bed of Apple slivers, Shaved Fennel, and a dollop of Remoulade. Wonderful, even if you're allergic to crab...get some. If I get back here I'm having mine and yours. The Steak Frites (Flat Iron Steak) was cut into 4 strips the size of Stephan Curry's fingers. The steak was settled on a mound of French Fries with a serious pour of Peppercorn Sauce which turned the whole thing into a Poutine, (read, soggy mess). The menu boasted House Made Ketchup which tasted like it was made in the Heinz House. Ketchup is, after all, just ketchup. Something to dip a fry into because it's expected or scrub out of your shirt if you can. So, skip the limp fries and spear that steak, which despite a mystery chew or two, was actually pretty good. Hide those unchewable wads in the center of the left over Parker House Roll. Finally, a fat Stuffed Pork Chop appeared. It was packed with a mush of Granny Smith Apples, Golden Raisins, a glop of Sourdough Bread and then drizzled with Soy Sauce and Molasses to make sure nothing was unmushed. Yup, there was a lot going on. Once I scraped off the innards and the glazes the chop was not a flop and ate well. Slay has a slew of spots spread around town that all mimic his flagship Park Ave. and IL Garage in Stanton. None of them slay me, but they are all decent in their own way. read more

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We left thrilled with our evening at Slay Steak + Fish House Wow, we arrived early and decided to enjoy our dinner at the bar and we were incredibly impressed. The restaurant is cozy-refined - as is the hospitality team. The bartenders were engaging and spot-on knowledgeable about the menu. Their drinks and wine recommendations were perfect for the mouth watering watermelon/heirloom salad and wedge/blue cheese and bacon salads. The ribeye was and 10 out of ten, perfectly grilled and seasoned - the best ribeye I've had this year and the stuffed baked potato and the sweet grilled carrots were so flavorful. The banana cream pie knocked it out of the park! What more could one ask for! This was the most delicious and most engaging dinner we've enjoyed in 2025. Thank you David Slay and Team Slay Steak + Fish House!!! read more

I have never had a better dining experience than I had here. As someone with food allergies I understand the extra work it adds to a server's job however Shawn was a phenomenal server. He handled my food allergies with ease and knew the menu in and out. I wish more restaurants had service like this one and I will for sure be back. read more

Pricey but worth it for a special occasion or even for the hell of it in an intimate setting. Attentive service, really good food from steak to fish. And the drinks hit the spot, too. Get a ride share and a reservation. Stay for the sunset and a stroll along the beach. read more

I love this place. Friendly staff, awesome food, and amazing place to dine in the Manhattan Beach center. For me Slay is about steak, and every time I tried one it was amazing. If you pair that with their Pinot Noir, you are set. You can ask the chef for Stuffed Ravioli, they will not dissapoint. read more

WOW! Incredible service, incredible food, incredible drinks, and incredible dessert! Everything is incredible here, down to the twice baked potatoes. I ordered the peppered flat iron steak, subbing the seasonal corn risotto for the fries. I am usually a filet girlie, but WOW I will be dreaming about this steak for months. The tomahawk was also incredible and plenty to split between 3-4 people. Highly recommend ordering an old fashioned, espresso martini, or sambuca. And don't skip the dessert! The tart was a favorite at our table. The crust was a little hard on the banana cream pie. read more

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We celebrated a very special day at Slay. It was such a good choice for the occasion. From the hostess, server and cook the entire staff was outstanding. Our server Jeff truly went above and beyond. He made sure we didn't fill our own glass and came to the table more times that we could count to make sure we were taken care of. We thank you Jeff we appreciate how hard you worked to make sure we had an amazing dinning experience. Not to take away from the food, the food was incredible. Cooked to perfection. Hats off to the chef! We also appreciate such an intimate setting 2 blocks from the beach. Will definitely be dining here again. Thank you everyone read more

Slay's Steak and Fish House is an absolute pleasure. The decor is classy yet comfortable and the service is impressive. Their Rack of Lamb and Ribeye Steaks are excellent as well as the Caprese Salad and the Lump Crab Cakes. They offer a very good selection of wines also. We love their Slay ll pino noir from Santa Rita Hills, it pairs perfectly with the lamb and steak and is easy on the palate by itself. We will definitely be making another visit. Thank you to the chef and staff for making our anniversary special! read more

Im not the type to leave any review, but this is the exact place that words are not enough to describe the experience ! Let me start here, the food was just outstanding, and while that is great, when you have the chef/owner walk out in his white nikes and shake everyones hand, now that is touching! Then when he was walking down, he came across his employees and patted his shoulder, acknowledging his hard work. They have their own wine/ winery in santa barbara and i was thinking, the owner probably enjoys his life with his wife making wine, they I see him walking out in his white Nike's just being a regular guy! Thats how I know the world is not gonna end because of people's dedication to the world! let this be my most meaningful yelp review! read more

SLAY Steak + Fish House - caviar - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This review is way overdue. Staff is super nice and very accommodating. I made the reservation on Open table. When we arrived to the restaurant they could not find us. After checking for a few minutes they told me that I made reservation ok Slay Italian kitchen instead but fortunately they were able to accommodate us right away. We were seated outside but it was ok because the have a lot of heaters to keep us really warm. I ordered the 5 spices salmon. As soon as I had the first bite I knew I was going to eat all maybe in 5 minutes . I don't remember what my fiend had but it looked delicious. We shared the apple tart and finished it all. We drank a lot of wine too!! And I had tea at the end. read more

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I was a little thrown off by the name Slay...let me just say I am not that trendy, so was a tad apprehensive. With that said this place was fantastic! And the reason for the name is because they have their own winery. So of course we had to try it, we were not disappointed! The wine was fruit forward and medium bodied. We ordered the steak, sole, and oysters and all three were perfect. The sauce on the ribeye was delicate and complimented the meat. And the sole was out of this world. I would happily take a bath in that lemon, garlic butter! We will definitely return for another date night! read more

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First, I'll admit I've know David and Gayle Slay for a long time and his artistry has never wavered. My first visit to his steak house was due to a random run in with David yesterday and he said "where are you eating?" Duh. Starting with great cocktails and the chicken liver patè. I'm already in Paris.... Next great wine and his iron steak with peppercorn save and hand cut fries. Try his Slay wines and all the fresh veggies like the flash fried greens. Service was handled by Art and his staff and the space is date night beautiful. Super fun night, thank you all! read more

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I don't know what to say. The staff is very friendly. The food was.......Bad. Totally under seasoned. The squash blossoms were overpowered by lemon. The rack of lamb only tasted of black pepper, the rice was undercooked, and the salmon tasted fishy. My wife left feeling ill. The vibe was stiff in the restaurant. Dark walls and weird paintings. They need to step up. What's the point of selling expensive cuts of meat if you don't know how to properly prepare it? read more