Best Casual Restaurants in Manhattan Beach

103 restaurants available nearby

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1. Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

Exceptional(2930)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 62 times today

A celebration of summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant beach communities. The cheerful, 32-seat restaurant is anchored by a lively oyster bar and features a menu of “old school” traditional seafood fare and “new school” dishes highlighting flavors from around the globe. Chef and co-owner David LeFevre and Fishing with Dynamite have been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include “Best Oyster Bar” and Best New Restaurant by Los Angeles Magazine, OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America (2016, 2017 and 2019) and a Michelin Plate in 2019.

2. The Arthur J

4.7

Exceptional(2922)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 56 times today

At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.

3. brewco social

4.6

Exceptional(57)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 24 times today

brewco: Community forward. South Bay inspired. Located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, steps from the ocean. Our food is true Californian, emphasizing dishes that are driven by local and sustainable ingredients with attention to seasonality and an emphasis on the bounty of the region. We showcase a variety of eclectic California cuisine from local farmer’s market salads, sushi, artisanal sandwiches, wood-grilled meats & handmade pastas. Each dish is crafted with care and creativity, leaving you feeling special and taken care of with every bite. We have curated an environment designed to embody the spirit of socializing and sophistication. From interior trees to natural stone, brass accents, and tiled touches, every corner of brewco exudes coastal charm and relaxed intimacy. We invite you to escape, connect, and share a meal with us.

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4. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4506)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 48 times today

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.

5. zinc@shade

4.6

Exceptional(279)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 9 times today

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.Join us for our Lunch Combo $16.95 - Monday - Friday 1/2 Sandwich & Soup or Salad Special choice of Peruvian soup, tomato soup or mixed green salad andTurkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Pesto Panini or Hot Pastrami Sandwich

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6. The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach

4.4

Awesome(469)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Manhattan Beach

Booked 11 times today

Offering boutique wine and craft beer for over 5 years, The Rockerfeller - Manhattan is a gastropub and bar that offers traditional American cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated environment. The restaurant caters to both young and adult customers, and serves food prepared from fresh, local ingredients. The daily menu is divided into several sections, namely, craft nibbles, tacos, greens, the goods, pairs and sweet.The Rockerfeller Manhattan hasweekend brunches. The weekend brunch menu has many choices from breakfast to lunch. The restaurant also offers catering services for parties and special occasions. The premises is wheelchair accessible, has outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant takes reservations, accepts credit cards and allows pets on outside tables.

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7. Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(705)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 15 times today

Owner and Chef David Slay brings a “Rustic” Italian Menu to his beachside restaurant located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Slay Italian emphasizes a rotating menu with seasonally inspired stone fired pizzas, fresh and dried pastas, roasts, and seafood. Slay also offers fresh ingredients, vegetables, and his very own wine from his Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara … Slay Estate & Vineyard.

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8. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

4.6

Exceptional(202)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 6 times today

Tacolicious is a modern, casual Mexican restaurant. We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and also do off-site catering (both full-service and drop-off delivery). Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

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9. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

4.7

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Manhattan Beach

Booked 12 times today

We're an upscale casual sushi restaurant and pride ourselves to serve only premium fresh ingredients to customers. With a dedication to carefully hand-selected live and fresh fish as well as other seafood items every morning, you'll find the finest sushi with friendly vibe only one block from Manhattan Beach Pier. Other than our wide selection of regular menu, we also offer seasonal seafood dishes and Omakase sushi-sashimi course that are prepared by our highly skilled sushi chefs. We also offer BOGO 50% OFF Special Rolls, 15% Off Wine, Sake & Shochu, Up to $4 Off Beer. Dine in only. Exclude holidays. LUNCH: Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm and HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri 5pm - 6pm and Sat - Sun 3pm - 5pm. Cozy dining tables, sushi bar and wet bar are available to accommodate your parties. Book your table today.

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10. Fête Bistro by Slay

4.6

Exceptional(152)

Price: Expensive

• French • Manhattan Beach

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to 'Fête,' brought to you by Chef David Slay where the very essence of celebration, or 'Fête' in French, comes to life in the form of a casual yet stylish bistro, whisking you away to the cozy corners of your favorite Parisian neighborhood.As you step into our charming establishment, you'll find two distinct rooms that each tell a unique story. The first exudes a minimalistic elegance, adorned with antique caricatures that pay homage to tradition. The second room welcomes you with a whimsical embrace, featuring playful details such as wallpaper adorned with monkeys enjoying cigars and libations one wouldn't typically associate with jungles. This unique blend of culinary heritage is what makes Fête a haven for connoisseurs of both French and Lebanese cuisine, crafted from the finest ingredients sourced fresh from our very own farm, the Slay Estate & Vineyard.Bienvenue à Fête!

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Maritza
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Amazing, it was my first time there and celebrating my birthday, they made it extra special! Great Service, made me feel welcome and happy to be there.
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The Arthur JPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Mary
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Zinc shade was very nice. We ate outdoors and they had high chair for 17 months baby with no charge! We will be back next Christmas. Service was excellent.
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zinc@shadePrice: Expensive• Californian• Manhattan Beach
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4.6
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Mechell
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The table next to us had children banging spoons into their glasses. They were unsettled and vocal throughout the meal. It was a festive atmosphere, but it was difficult to focus on my husband's conversation with the banging from the next table. The food was delicious. The service was great. My husband enjoyed his cocktail. Making our reservation was easy. The Christmas carolers were a nice touch for the holidays.
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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AndrewVIP
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What an amazing Christmas Lunch!! As always, the drinks were amazing, the food incredible and the service excellent. We absolutely love this place! The Holiday menu items were killer as well. Always super highly recommended! PS: Sal our server made me a special drink which I loved. Great place!!!
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Fishing With DynamitePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Manhattan Beach
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4.9
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JanetVIP
New York City •42 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Our first time at brewco! Enjoyed our dinner and wine. Look forward to our next visit.
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brewco socialPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.6

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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Fishing With Dynamite

2. The Arthur J

3. brewco social

4. Manhattan Beach Post

5. zinc@shade

6. The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach

7. Slay Italian Kitchen

8. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

9. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

10. Fête Bistro by Slay

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