Jacob kindly lead us in to happy hour at the last second, and then Cynthia, at the bar, made stellar suggestions. The food was delicious, as Jacob and Cynthia were both quite personable and accommodating. read more

A real beach city vibe. Food is always perfect. The service is exceptional, and shout out to Victor for always being great!

Great food and great service. The must-try is their unlimited mimosa if you like mimosa. My personal favorite is the lavender. The food is also amazing. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly. I am already looking forward to going back again for their dinner. read more

Shade's awesome happy hour is even more awesome with the amazing Cynthia! No matter how busy she is, she always greets us warmly, serves us promptly and never steers us wrong with her menu recommendations. We look forward to our Friday afternoons with Cynthia, eating delicious food and enjoying the sunset at zinc@shade! read more

Cynthia gave us the best service! Such a great Friday afternoon happy hour - highly recommend!

Cynthia was so welcoming and nice!! We came to have happy hour on such a nice day. Very nice patio area to enjoy the weather. Really good drinks! read more

On a Saturday night where most restaurants closer to water had an hour's waiting list, we came upon Zinc@Shade within a cozy square. The price being right and wait not long, we decided to sit outside with a glimpse of ocean. I ordered the Short ribs and my husband the Steak Frite. The choice turned out be delicious. Both the short rib and skirt steak were tender and complimented with mashed potatoes for the short ribs and fries/salad for steak. Yummy! Highly recommend. read more

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5 stars for Matty!! He's the friendliest and best bartender in town!!!! Great drinks and service.

We came here for dinner and were so pleasantly surprised. Here's why I'd recommend this restaurant for dinner: 1. Vibe - date night anyone? This is a cute and intimate place to go. #allthefeels. Did I mention they have live music including serenading? 2. Service - the wait staff here really know the menu and won't steer you wrong. 3. Food & drinks Cocktails are solid and great for IG pics. Yes, the braised short rib did really fall off the bone! And the flourless chocolate cake is a MUST. What a gem. Will be back! read more

Matty is a fantastic bartender. On a first date I was on with a girl I really liked, he was a great wingman. He hid a bouquet of flowers under the bar for me and when I asked him to make her drink the "Tiffany Special," it came with a bouquet of flowers. Four years later, that girl is now my fiancée. We come back to see him weekly because she loves the same drink he made that first night, his cucumber-pear martini. I love how he always pours a perfect pint. He always greets us with a big smile and one of his many catch phrases. I highly recommend starting, ending, or spending your entire night at zinc@shade with him for lots of laughs, good insight, and great drinks. read more

zinc@shade - Matty with the perfect pour. - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Only came here because I was staying at the hotel and we had $20 worth of voucher for it. Ended up getting a breakfast sandwich here with it. I have to say the sandwich was well prepared, looked beautiful, and tasted great. The service was very good. I ordered something pretty basic and only one thing so hard to really evaluate this place in depth. From the little I experience it was very good. read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great ambience on a Saturday evening! Love that they have live music, outdoor seating and our server Cynthia was very attentive and friendly! Would definitely come back read more

Came here to celebrate an early Mother's Day with my mother, sisters, nieces and my infant daughter. The service was odd to say the least. When the server greeted us she said I'll be helping you ladies and looked directly at my niece and said 'and gentlemen' to be fair my niece is tomboyish but how embarrassing for her! From there it just got more awkward. The server went on to have a 5 min Q&A with my niece about her college and career plans- it was weird- like she was trying to cover up her gender mistake. It just so happened that they were doing a Kentucky Derby event that day. We were sat on their patio but wish we could have been inside where the ambiance is nicer but it seemed like the priority went to the derby event even though I had reservations, even though we were celebrating and even though the event wasn't full... The food was ok once we got it. We ordered a couple of poke bowls, Mexican salad, avocado toast, chicken pesto sandwich and pastrami sandwich. Two of the kids wanted to share the pesto sand so the server was going to do a split. She messed it up because the pastrami came out as a split with their side and no pesto came. They sent it back. Meanwhile 5 of the 7 of us had our food. She said she ordered two pastramis and no pesto so it would be out shortly. We waited another 15-20 mins for the sandwiches to come out. If you ordered 2 pastramis how come it wasn't given? Also during this time we only saw our server once to tell us the mistake and after the food came out. Only had a drink refilled once during the 1.5 hrs there even though glasses were empty. The server was nice and all but the food runners looked miserable. Overall if you are trying to have a nice experience I'd skip this place. read more

Our first time staying @Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach. The staff and hotel are so accommodating and service oriented. The friendliest and most welcoming hotel we have stayed at for a long time. @Zinc, Matty , the bartender , is not only on top of handling numerous requests at once , but is fun, entertaining and knows his stuff. We will definitely be back! read more

Love it here. Always good food and employees. I'll be back. Thank you so much. Never an issue here

Matty is the best bartender in entire South Bay. All the locals of MB (and non locals too) definitely agree on that. Been to Zinc million times and it's always such a great experience. Feels like coming back home to your favorite people. What a great ambiance too. Love the live music on the weekends. For drinks just tell Matty what you feel like and he's got you. My fav is skinny spicy margarita w cucumber & jalapeño, he did an exceptional job on that. Chicken soup is really good for starters / light dinner. Pizza is great too. Lamb chops - amazing, delicious, best of the best! You can't go wrong at this place. Highly recommended! read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great ambience. The server Cintia is amazing. I really like the special fireplace and the food. read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is our favorite spot for a chill lunch or dinner. Parking is super easy, food and drinks are great, and the staff goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Matt is the best bartender. We've visited a few times, and he remembered our food/drink orders perfectly. He also has great recommendations when we're not sure what we want to order. I asked for a tequila drink that wasn't too sweet, and he created the perfect drink on the spot. On another visit, we needed to work and take calls, and Victor seated us at a table in a quieter spot next to an outlet. He was mindful of when we were in meetings, too. Shoutout to the manager who periodically checks in and asks guests how they're doing and provides support to the team. Glad we stumbled across this place. It's a gem for sure. read more

Perfect place for brunch, bottomless mimosas and a great way to spend some time dining! And staying if you'd like. It's at the shade hotel in Manhattan and the outside patio is beautiful for people watching but shady enough to relax in their lounge style couches. I met my friend for brunch and we were pleasantly happy with our server Gustavo and the food. We we never rushed, the frittata I ordered was amazing and our mimosas kept being refilled, even though they are only to be for one "hour". I highly recommend this spot. Super cute, great for brunch! read more

zinc@shade - Fit Frittata ;) - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I love their brunch! Well I love their mimosas and juices:peach, orange and guava. The waiters are always nice and listen to your appetite needs. There is always someone there to refill your water glass, champagne glass or simply ask if everything is alright. I have gotten their sourdough club and this time I got a chicken sandwich that was ok. My friend got the French toast which was DE LI CIOUS... OOO and sweet FYI read more

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This place is pretty cool. Food is good but I think the service and the wait times could improve. I'm being considerate considering the fact that the pandemic is still rampant, however it takes quite a while to receive an order. I'll have to try this place one more time to confirm my impressions. With that I'd have to say the calamari is on point. I love comparing calamari from different restaurants. I'd have to say this place ranks in the top five. It's a little pricey but I think it's the sauce that makes it really good. That is one item I recommend trying. There's a nice refreshing berry drink that goes well with it as well. read more

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came by for a late sunday afternoon brunch. just caught the tail end of it. they had some nice live music playing. crowd was real chill with the vibe. staff was very accommodating, especially getting my 3 kiddos situated. brunch menu is basic, albeit a little more refined. mimosas were good and price point for the area is very reasonable. nice spot. read more

I was so impressed with this bartender at Zinc@shade Hotel near Manhattan Beach. I was worried that he did not know how to make my favorite Canadian coffee dessert drink called B52 coffee. To my surprise, this talented young bartender is simply outstanding! If this bar knows how to hire and keep talents, you must drop by this place and give this drink or other cocktail drinks a try; well done! read more

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Went there for thanksgiving. Food was trash and overpriced for what it was. Didn't have some of the stuff from the said menu. We spent $120 each for this food that we could've got better and cheaper somewhere else. Service was at least decent but would never come back again unless mgmt realized how overpriced this bs was for the food quality. read more

If you are looking for the best Ramos Gin Fizz in the South Bay, do yourself a favor and go see Matty at Zinc Lounge. Best bartender in town! read more

zinc@shade - Ramos Gin Fizz - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food (4/5): If you're considering this restaurant and looking what they have available for breakfast, the current menu photos posted are not accurate. My party and I (5 people) basically can order everything off the menu. My boyfriend had a vanilla custard french toast, I had the avocado toast, mom had the eggs and toast, dad had the shade omelette, and my sister had the burrito. I personally didn't have an issue with my meal. The avocado toast was paired with a light vinaigrette, prosciutto, and I believe ricotta. The ricotta was warm and gooey which I appreciated because the rest of the dish was cold. I highly recommend the avocado toast! It's the perfect light breakfast for the person who normally doesn't eat breakfast. My only complaint is that most of the dishes for the most part were very light. My family was hungry after maybe 2 hours and we're not big people lol. Ambiance (5/5): There is a beautiful patio seating towards the back of the restaurant and near the hotel. It is pretty unique that the restaurant is attached to a hotel but it still does not take away from how elegant it looks inside. Really great place for a birthday or a romantic night out. There's also plenty of space if you're looking to seat a big party. Service (5/5): The servers took really great care of us and during this pandemic, I always appreciate the restaurants that take all the guests temperature before walking in and placing parties well above 6 feet away. Price (3/5): The menu photos up that you see right now are not the most accurate so I can't give you the most accurate price, but the 5 meals, plus 3 alcoholic drinks and 2 coffees came out to be ~ $170 in total. The dishes were good but $34 a person good? I don't think so especially considering the size. read more

Oh my goodness!! Such a great and even healthy happy hour! Amber W. Was our waitress and she was amazing! And wouldn't you know we both have the same name! We will come back since its dog friendly! Its nice to get out the bubble! The food is yum!!!! read more

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***SURPRISINGLY TOP NOTCH*** We came here for dinner on a Friday evening and were pleasantly surprised about the quality of food here. I expected it to be good but not great. I was wrong. Try the grilled branzino with lemon basil risotto. Lots of flavor and cooked perfectly. I'm not a salad person but I did like the Zinc Chopped Salad; it was filling and refreshing. I also recommend the spicy tuna on crispy rice. I regret not getting desert here, but I'm sure it's also very good. Easy parking in the garage below. Lots of outdoor seating in the hotel patio and outside the restaurant. By 7pm on a weekend night, this place fills up. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Weekdays: Great wifi junkie, study, work space. Delicious lattes! One booth with outlet. Fast wifi. Beautiful space with half the space with window walls. Their courtyard, I'm guessing used for weddings and events, is gorgeous!! Very friendly staff. Latte is delicious. They have both almond and soy milk alternatives. - "Monday - Friday from 3 PM - 6 PM enjoy half-priced appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails." - Public parking: First floor is 3 hours (around only $2?). And downstairs would be 10 hours. Credit card taken. I wondering how this place is on a weekday night? I'd love to wifi, having chill meetups here and try their cocktail special. Happy Hour is read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here with fellow Yelper Tammy T. for DineLA, which was $30 for a three-course meal. We made a reservation in advance, but it wasn't too packed when we go there. PARKING + AMBIENCE The restaurant is connected to the Shade Hotel and a shopping area with many other restaurants. We got seating at the outdoor patio and it was a nice and breezy dining environment. I liked the modern decor and it was a great ambience to dine at. As for parking, we parked at the parking structure that's connected to the shopping area ($0.75/hr meters). This made for easy access to the restaurant as we just took the escalators up to the shopping area. FOOD We tried the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, Pork Belly Bao Bun, Zinc Chopped Salad, and the Angus Ribeye Steak. The Spicy Tuna was good, but the portion was really light, even for an appetizer. The pork belly buns were great and made a bit differently than usual, while the salad was forgettable. In fact, my salad was suppose to include smoked salmon, but they messed up. The Angus Ribeye Steak was delicious and I enjoyed this the most out of all the dishes. The meat was good quality and the mashed potatoes had perfect texture and taste. SERVICE Our waitress was friendly and displayed great customer service. I felt sorry for her, because she kept coming back and assuring us that the food was coming but couldn't deliver them. The fault lies with the cooks, so we were not mad at her. For some reason, it took way too long for us to get our food. I thought it would have been a one hour meal, but it became a two hour meal and we were just waiting for the next dish in-between the courses. CONCLUSION Value wise, it's worth it because the meal was more than $30. However, the long delay in receiving our food was disappointing. The slow service dragged down an otherwise good meal. The place wasn't even packed, so we were not sure why it took so long for us to receive our dishes. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back, but only if my party really wanted to. read more

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After a hike, we came in to fuel up! And I was a bit disappointed in two things - the service and the portions. But what was I expecting with the food I ordered??? Food: I got the Skinny Sashimi Salad, which was $18 for five slices of sashimi and some salad. Albeit, the salad was great with whatever dressing was on it, but I wanted more for what I paid for! Maybe I was just mad because I thought, "I just took a hike! Why blow it by eating a burger!?!?" But ohhh I should have taken the burger! This place is also a little pricey for the food you get. Service: The person who sat us down didn't have enough menu's for us. I saw her grab more menus but then she disappeared for a few mins before giving it to us. Also, after receiving our food, our waiter never came back to offer us more water - I had to keep asking another waiter. Ambiance: I feel like this place is trendy and hip. I would dress more business casual at night then coming in with flip flops, jeans and a t-shirt. read more

zinc@shade - Skinny Sashimi Salad, $18 - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

LOVE this place! Such a chill, lovely, breezy atmosphere. Delicious brunch and delicious dinner! Fantastic service. The managers Rodolpho and Daniel are SO sweet and hospitable!! read more

Nice restaurant in the heart of Manhattan beach. I came here for brunch on a Sunday morning and they were busy but able to seat us immediately. Parking must be done in one of the many nearby structures or beach parking. Menu had a lot of good options so anyone could find something they like. I got the poke bowl which was good but it was almost $30. They had live music which was a nice touch but it was hard to talk to others at my table because the music was loud. Servers were friendly and food didn't take long to come out of the kitchen. I would return again! read more

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The food was delicious, the atmosphere was inviting, and the staff was super friendly. Our server had the best personality and made us feel like we were eating at home surrounded by family. We believe her name was Lindsay and she kept us smiling from the time we arrived till the time we left. Will definitely be back again. PS you can't go wrong with the crispy rice spicy tuna. Best I've ever had hands down. Thank you so much for a great brunch / dining experience. read more

Came here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday lunch. We were seated outside because our party was large (16ish people). It was a cloudy and rather chilly day, but the seating area was pretty sheltered from the wind. There were also large heaters hanging from the ceiling so we asked them to be turned on. | v i b e | Classy, minimalistic, and beachy. The restaurant itself is not too big as it's connected to the hotel. Also the restroom stalls make me feel like I'm on a cruise ship... or spaceship (depending on how many mimosas you have lol). | s e r v i c e | Our waiters, Andy and Jose, were AWESOME and fun! They provided really great service! So nice because they gave us chocolate-covered strawberries for the occasion. Shout out to Jose, he kept the champagne bottles coming!! He also brought out a tequila shot on the house for the bday girl. | m e n u | Lots of options. There was a variety of brunch and lunch items. Their drink options are extensive. $18 for bottomless mimosas (BEWARE!) 1. Cali Fit Frittata - one of the healthier choices! 2 eggs baked with tomatoes, asparagus, ham, cheese (asked for it on the side). You have a choice of greens or fruit. The frittata itself was light. It wasn't really salty either so I added a lot of hot sauce for flavor. 2. Eggs Benedict - classic brunch dish. I thought this was just ok. It wasn't amazing, but the eggs were poached to perfection. Comes with your choice of side. | t l ; d r | The food is pretty pricey, in my opinion. Not sure it's really worth it, but the SERVICE AND VIBE make it worth. Pretty good place in the South Bay for bottomless mimosas! read more

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2.5/5 Solid food overshadowed by really slow service. Fellow yelper Vincent P. and I went to this restaurant for DineLA summer 2018! It's located inside a hotel connected to a larger shopping area with a huge public parking structure ($0.75/hr meters 3hr max). Atmosphere is nice with outdoor seating. For $29 we each got a 3-course meal with 1 appetizer, 1 salad, and 1 entree! I think it's a great value but the food wasn't particularly memorable (baos were solid as apps, salad was forgetful, steak was good but standard). It seemed like the entire kitchen was having an off might as well spent 2 hours from seating to completing our meal. It was entirely awkward because other diners were complaining and slamming their menus. We felt bad because our waitress kept checking on us but really couldn't deliver us our courses as they weren't done. Overall I would stop by here again during dineLA but wouldn't go out of the way. read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant out for awhile now, and as soon as I saw them on the DineLA list, I immediately made reservations. I came during their lunch hour and ordered off the DineLA menu: Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice and the Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl. Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice: An excellent appetizer. The wasabi aioli just really made this dish!! Yellowfin Poke Bowl: This is actually one of the better poke bowls I've ever had. The fish was fresh and it comes with an abundance of flavorable toppings: seaweed salad, edamame, cucumber, togarashi, and spicy mayo and ponzu sauce. Only downside was there was a ton of white rice in this dish. I would either substitute it with brown rice or ease up on the portions. Otherwise, this is a top choice! Food came out really fast and service was good. Note: Parking is in a nearby structure and an easy walk to the restaurant. read more

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Was gifted a family dinner from here and chose the Miso Salmon and included salad, rice, and grilled veggies. Because the dining room was closed, I can only review the food, which was delicious. I like fish, but I don't like when it's really "fishy" so this was just perfect. The miso dressing on both the fish and salad was perfect, and gave just the right amount of "kick" to it. The rice was just white rice, and it was a bit undercooked, but I won't hold that against them. The size of each piece of fish was very generous, and the veggies were grilled just right. I'd like to come back again and experience the ambiance and service. read more

Great service and food. Matty is a stud bartender. Thanks for having us in. Cheers !! read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This restaurant location is just a short walk from the Manhattan Beach Pier! Parking was easy as there are lots of parking lots nearby which only cost a few dollars (the underground lot is the closest). There was plenty of outdoor seating (even couches with tables) which was nice along with some fire heaters which were perfect for when it got later in the night. There was live music when we went and the older couple performing was very good which added to the ambience. My fiancé got the Caesar salad and I got the beef short rib, both of which were very tasty and quite filling. We also ordered some Aperol Spritzs which were refreshing. Everyone at the table (despite the prices) enjoyed their drinks and no one had any complaints. The staff was friendly and attentive and we look forward to coming back! read more

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