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Manhattan Beach is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, on the Pacific coast south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is one of the three Beach Cities that make up the South Bay. Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach is ranked in the top 1% of high schools nationally. In 2016, Forbes ranked Manhattan Beach at #74 on its list of America's most expensive zip codes with a median home price of $2,815,327. According to a May 18, 2017 Property Shark study the City of Manhattan Beach 90266 zip code ranked as the 32nd most expensive zip code in the United States. According to a December 2017 Property Shark study the City of Manhattan Beach had the highest median price per square foot for residential properties ($943 per foot) of all 88 cities in L.A. County. Malibu had the second highest median price per foot at $933 per foot and Beverly Hills was third at $839 per foot.
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1. Fishing with Dynamite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By Mark R
I chose this restaurant because I loved the name....it was like gum on the sole of your shoe. You couldn’t shake the memory and visual it created in my mind. As I stepped inside, I was greeted by a very perky hostess whose charm was the underlying thread of all of FWD( yes there was an anacronym) staff. I tried the Peruvian scallops ( delicious, slightly sweet and slightly tart); the clam chowder( very tasty) and finished with a bit of heaven disguised a Key lime pie...... as a huge fan of Key Lime Pie who has tried it everywhere I could find it all over the world, I can honestly say this was one of the best key lime pie that I have ever tasted!
2. Nick's Manhattan Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Nick's is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST ON WEEKENDS 8AM-12:00NOON
Reviewed By Kent S
This restaurant is perfect for any special occasions or just meeting with friends. The food is excellent and cooked the way you would request, the service was outstanding. It is situated is a commercial square near the Shade Hotel. It has outdoor and indoor seating, with heat lamps outdoors if needed. The ambiance is causal and friendly but definitely upscale. The seared seabass on greens is always a favorite as is the shrimp enchiladas. The beet salad was also great. They have a very good selection of wines with premium wines by the glass (eg Silver Oak). It can get a little pricey depending on your selections, but overall an excellent venue. There's parking both around the square of public parking structures across the street.
3. Rock'N Fish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingBbusFun - Annapolis, Maryland
We went there on an off night, and were seated quickly. The service was good, and the management was also involved. The food was relatively unique in how it was prepared, which led to good taste options on one item, but not another. The Salmon Sandwich was great. However, the jumbalya was highly recommended, but it was more like the seafood was a pesto style and it just happened to be on rice; not exactly what you think of when you think jumbalya. (Yes I know I am not spelling it correctly, but I do know what it to expect. ;) ) It was however well prepared, and had salmon, which is also not typical for that dish.
I also had the brussels sprouts side dish, which was more like a cole slaw made out of brussels sprouts, and while I didn't like it, it was different.
4. Simmzy's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
A local pub that serves artisan foods, craft beers and small production wines.
Reviewed By Lindsay M
You must try the tuna poke balls and simmzy’s breakfast stout! Staff was very friendly. Great atmosphere. We went based on a recommendation from a local, I’m glad we tried it!
5. Manhattan Beach Post
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.
Reviewed By Diane L - New York City, New York
My sister the foodie recommended we go to this restaurant for dinner before we took the red eye home from LAX. It has a youngish, hip clientele. The bacon cheddar biscuits were superb. The scallops with creamed corn was delicious. Portions are on the smallish side. The lighting was kept a bit too low for my taste. Our waitress completely disappeared for 15 minutes before finally showing up to give us the check, which was anxiety provoking because we had to catch our flights. Check before you order refills of tea -- they were not free during our visit which caused a bit of sticker shock.
6. The Strand House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 629 reviews
Down at the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean,The Strand House rises elegantly and iconically above the breakers. Like in an oceanfront home, friends become family and strangers become friends.
Reviewed By SDMB2014 - Manhattan Beach, California
We had out-of-town company staying with us over the holidays and chose the Strand House for its location and spectacular view. The view didn’t disappoint but the food and the service were also excellent. We ordered a variety of brunch dishes, all of which were perfectly prepared and brought out together. Everything was delicious. Great coffee too. As a local, I’d been to the Strand House several times before, but never for brunch. It is now at the top of my list.
7. Uncle Bill's Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By OldNavy1961 - Holland, Michigan
We stopped her before our flight back to Michigan. It was a sunny Sunday morning, we got an outside table without any wait... we arrived around 815. I had the French toast and bacon. Very good. The view to the pacific was a pleasant reminder of a great vacation. Nice location and solidly good food. You won’t go wrong.
8. Fishbar Manhattan Beach Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Jimrez - Adelaide, Australia
Got brought here by some local friends after landing at LAX from Australia only an hour before. Had a nice, relaxed vibe. Football (NFL) on TV, locals at the bar drinking, tables full of diners. Very attentive and friendly service from all the staff we had. Special mention to the blackened fish tacos, they were delicious & exactly what I needed with a Big Wave Golden Ale to wash it down after a long flight!
9. Brewco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By sdrnek22 - Manhattan Beach, CA
The waitresses are so pleasant and willing to accommodate in any way. We are still loving the calamari and dip. It's about the best we've tried in the South Bay. The hamburgers are excellent...juicy and favorable. We also like their fish tacos. I am not much of a beer drinker so I order their Hard Cider. My husband enjoys their IPAs. When we have beautiful sunsets we slow down eating and enjoy the beauty. After enjoying our meal we walk through the town of Manhattan Beach and just enjoy the little shops. It's truly an enjoyable town.
10. The Kettle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By Phil W
Can’t beat it for a late nite or early morning meal. Great breakfast! Ten times better than Dennys. Lots of tables and counter space so wait time is minimal.
