Now that we have a new, amazing movie theater (have you tried $8 Tuesdays?), we have gone back to…read moreNomad a few times, and I can't believe I have not reviewed it yet. The Mediterranean menu is inventive and amazing top to bottom. Start by heading to nomadsouthbay.com and sign up for their email list to get a free hummus appetizer. It's $16 on the menu and comes with a still puffy from the oven flat bread (pita). It's worth the money, but definitely worth joining the email list. After the hummus, we split five dishes for the four of us. The roasted cauliflower is straight forward and delicious, served atop a lovely tahini and turmeric sauce. The kale salad was light and delightful. The lamb kabob plate was exactly what you want in Mediterranean food. The steak atop risotto, a favorite from Jackson's (the prior establishment here), was near perfect. But the star of the show was the Salmon Esquites--perfectly cooked salmon over fresh corn, lime, crema, and pinto beans. I am salivating writhing this! And I'm going back soon!

Honestly (which is what we are supposed to do here), I was a little disappointed. We stopped in for…read morelunch before an afternoon movie. We were not in a big hurry but we didn't want to have a two hour lunch. When you first walk in, you can clearly see the bar area directly off to your right. It was completely empty. But, I wanted to sit at one of the tables there are they have TVs above the bar. Something to watch in the background during our meal. I notice that there were about four tables taken in their "outdoor" area. So, no busy. We were seated fairly quickly but then it took about 5 minutes before someone came over to offer us water or to order drinks. Seemed like there were only two people working the floor and they seemed a bit ruffled. Overall, for the limited number of patrons who were in the place, I thought we'd get more attention, or at least get it quicker. Once nice, thing, they have some specials daily. My wife ordered the tacos and they were good. I ordered the steak and fries. The steak was good but had a bit of sinew in it, making several pieces chewy. When I needed a refill, I had to flag down one of the two servers. When I wanted our bill, I had to flag down the server. Just seemed odd, for a place that only had 6 or 8 tables occupied (at this point) that we would have to flag them down for service. As said, overall, disappointed and wasn't the mood we wanted to be in before our matinee. Hope your experience is better than ours and...enjoy!!!

This gorgeous restaurant only one block from the ocean has fresh amazing Mediterranean food. Their…read moreSalmon Pesto Panini is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had: fresh, premium salmon; fresh veggies and pesto; mozzarella cheese; all wrapped in a fresh pita from a local bakery. Large portions with a delicious fresh side salad. I love it! I order it every time; I can't resist it! The owner and his staff are all so kind and welcoming. They make you feel like family. The restaurant itself is stunningly beautiful, too.

Meat is excellent. Service was severely lacking…read more I was treated strangely for asking for a side of mast-o-musir (yogurt and shallots, which was very good) and actual soft lavash rather than the crispy bread to go with my $40 lamb kabob. I had to ask again before actually getting them; the first time, I was told to share the tiny side someone else at my table had received. The rice also wasn't very good and, in my opinion, wasn't how Persian rice should be. The restaurant was extremely hot as well, with no air conditioning and only limited fans. I love Persian food, and the meat itself was genuinely excellent, so I could see getting takeout here. But based on the service, sides, rice, and overall comfort, I wouldn't recommend dining in.

I have dined at Petros a number of times and have been to events there as well and always loved it…read more I actually hosted an event for 21 last night and to say it was amazing would be a vast understatement! Ashley did an incredible job and curated an amazing menu. The presentation was also fantastic. Countless guests cannot wait to go back to Petros and enjoy the amazing location, food, and service. Thank you to Ashley and the staff for making the night incredible! Everyone at work today is still talking about the amazing food!!

Dinner in Manhattan Beach with a friend who lives in the area. She recommended this spot and I have…read morenever been so we decided to grab dinner here. What we ordered: Dip spread - Tasty, must get if you love dips! Sea bass - Delicious also a great item if you are a sea bass fan! Full chicken parmesan- if you love bold flavor this is the one for you. Also, we shared all of this between us and we had a little leftover. A cool spot and we sat in the patio area and it was nice and cozy! Overall if you are in this area I feel like this is a good spot for a cute date night or going out with friends. Service was fast and the people are chill.

Poulet Du Jour was on my list for so long. So happy I finally made it…read more Immediately greeted so warmly, I felt at home. There was something so comforting and nostalgic for a place I'd never been. The owner interacted with us and everyone else with a level of hospitality that I feel is such a lost art. He came by to chat and was just so kind. It was refreshing to see someone who actually cares about his customers. The food was also delicious! Whole Chicken - Juicy, everything you want in a rotisserie chicken Rice - Fluffy yum yum Hummus - Silky, decadent perfection Mediterranean Potato Salad - Loved! Just the perfect amount of citrus and the texture was excellent Arabic Salad - Fresh herbs and ripe tomato, well seasoned I appreciated the presentation and the food was served by the hard working women in the kitchen. Brought to the table with love. Nael noticed we devoured the dark meat first and offered to exchange the breast with dark meat. We appreciated the offer but kept our order. During a conversation he had with another table, he kindly reminded a man that there were children present (my daughters) and smiled at me. What incredibly thoughtful and mindful gestures! I came for the chicken and will stay for Nael. Thank you for a lovely experience and absolutely beautiful dinner

Food: solid 4 Service: I only did take out…read more Ambiance: seemed nice Chicken was just a bit dry but still good. The spicy hummus was off the hook. Arabic salad, really nice acid and crunch. Rice was moist and fluffy. It's a staple for Hermosa. Gotta try it. Bon appetit

It was my first time going. We got the garlic shrimp and…read morecosmic pasta. Cosmic was Cajun style, a bit spicy almost like jambalaya taste. Garlic shrimp is bianche neri, w squid ink spaghettini (little thicker than spaghetti), all made in store. Even whipped cream on the flour less chocolate cake was made in store. Excellent!

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Was surprised to see that there was only one other party of two…read more Tried one of their lunch special paninis, the Peralta's Pollo. Grilled chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, & grilled onions. SUPER TASTY! This sandwich was bursting with flavor. Gooey cheese, sautéed shrooms, tender chicken. Their lunch special comes with a beverage (soda, coffee, iced tea ((we forgot to take advantage & ordered water SMH)) Also comes with a choice of soup or salad for an additional $6. Ordered the soup of the day which was a delicious vegetable minestrone. Also, ordered a build your own pasta dish. Started by getting a recommendation from our very helpful & polite server (he was working solo) about their long list of available sauces. We started with the Garlic Butter. (He also was very big on their Pink sauce) Paired it with Fettuccini noodles and perfectly sautéed shrimp. Over or Undercooked shrimp is gross. Ours was perfect. . Another winner (and great leftovers). When we got the bill I noticed the soup was billed for $7.50 vs $6. I asked the waiter about the discrepancy and he said something about a bowl vs a cup that usually comes with the special. I was a little confused as none of that was mentioned when ordering but I accepted it . Without me asking he brought back a new charge slip with the $6. Very nice of him By the time we left two more parties of two arrived. Both with an adult and child. I don't know enough about the Hermosa Beach Monday lunch scene but I'm surprised this spot doesn't have more customers. I'm glad we stopped by and will try to get back for dinner. One more plus (for me). I love old school r&b music and enjoyed all the great tunes!

My cousins are spread out across the San Fernando Valley, my brother and sister-in-law in…read moreHuntington Beach and I live in Beverly. My brother, who doesn't like to drive shows this restaurant in Manhattan Beach on a Saturday in which there was a volleyball tournament, one of the biggest events in Manhattan Beach the entire year. Needless to say, I will not reduce the rating of the restaurant due to the impossibility of finding a parking spot. I drove around for 45 minutes and my cousin just drove around for over an hour looking for a spot so we can have a 1 o'clock brunch. Setting that aside which is not the fault of the restaurant, the inside of the restaurant is light and airy with a very attentive staff. I ordered the gluten-free penny Pomodoro, which was delicious. My cousins ordered the: Meatball sandwich, Bun, Housemade Beef Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan Italian Cold Cut Hero Torpedo Bun, Salami, Mortadella, Cured Ham, Provolone, Tomato, Red Onion, Arugula Frittata SEV Vegetables & Goat Cheese, Fresh Baguette, Jam, Roasted Potatoes Everybody loved their meal and the manager came to our table to give us some insight on the three Slay restaurants on Manhattan Avenue. My cousins tried the olive oil cake and they gave their approval. If you know a trick for the parking and/or do not go during the Volleyball tournament, you will enjoy the food served at this restaurant.

Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 experience. The ambiance, the servers, the food,…read moredrinks, etc is all amazing. I had a great dinner here last week with my girlfriends and we all agreed that this place is definitely worth it. What makes it above the top is the fabulous servers. They are all friendly and attentive. Although we stayed late, our server was accommodating until the end. The pizzas are enough for two. There was 3 of us girls. One pizza & two pastas was more than enough. Parking can be difficult if it's a weekend, you might have a bit of a walk. I highly recommend Slay!

Five Star Brunch!*…read more What a fantastic brunch experience in ritzy Manhattan Beach! The maitre'd couldn't have been nicer and seated us at a beautiful booth by the window. Luckily, we got out before the sun became too uncomfortably hot. The decor is beautiful, tastefully done without being too much. A stunning bar, a beautiful open kitchen, hanging lamps, the exposed beams, the skylights, chef's kiss to the interior designer. I was there for brunch, which runs from 10a-2p on weekends. Eggs in Purgatory A variation on a shakshuka. Insanely delicious! Baked eggs in a yummy tomato sauce, veggies, some kind of pepper situation (pickled?), perfect balance of spicy and sweet, perfectly seasoned. If they sold the sauce by the gallon and the toasted sourdough by the loaves, I would be the first to sign up!! Bomboloni Di Gabriele More or less a stuffed doughnut with a crunchy sugar layer on top and yummy Nutella stuffed into it. Perfect dessert after the savoury eggs. What a fantastic experience! Can't wait to come back! PS. Looks like we've reached $12 draught beer! * Yelp has a Rotten Tomatoes-style problem: How do you score brainless-but-fun Marvel movies and so-serious-my-brain-hurts Oscar movies on the same scale? How do you score triple--Michelin-star world-famous chef establishments and Mom-and-Pop shops that over-deliver on the same five-star scale? I have no idea, so please be warned that this five-star rating might be a subjective call and YMMV. Enjoy!

I first learned about Love & Salt after attending a Yelp Elite Event for brunch, and I was blown…read moreaway by the food and drinks. I enjoyed it so much that I had to come back! I raved about the B.A.P. (Big Ass Pancake) after my first visit, so of course I had to order it again. Unfortunately, this time it didn't wow me like it did before. Last time, the pancake had those perfectly crispy edges, and this time it didn't. And I LOVE a crispy-edge pancake! I also ordered scrambled eggs, but they were a little too runny for my liking. The Bourbon Buzz brunch cocktail was good, though! Definitely enjoyed that. Service was just okay this time. Our waitress wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. At one point we needed something, and another waitress, the African American woman (I didn't catch her name) noticed and took care of us right away. Overall, Love & Salt still has a cool ambiance. This visit just didn't hit quite the same.

This is the kind of brunch that makes you immediately forget every calorie you've tracked this…read moreweek. The food was ridiculously good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you go out for brunch. The sandwiches were amazing, the potatoes were perfectly crispy, and not a single bite disappointed. But what really earned the 5 stars was how welcoming they were to our pup. They brought out a plate of chicken just for her, and judging by the speed at which it disappeared, she highly recommends it too. Excellent food, friendly service, and a staff that understands that dogs are basically tiny, furry food critics. We'll definitely be back!

Exec summary: a small chain of modern diner type restaurants…read more Parking: it's adjacent to a hotel and shares the lot. Not sure if I was supposed to park there so I parked on the street Food: portions are HUGE. I had enough for lunch and dinner Service : super nice and prompt