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1. The Strand House
4.6
Exceptional(3150)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 53 times today
The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.
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2. Love and Salt
4.7
Exceptional(1994)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Manhattan Beach
Booked 18 times today
Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.
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3. Fishing With Dynamite
4.9
Exceptional(2907)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manhattan Beach
Booked 40 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.
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4. Manhattan Beach Post
4.7
Exceptional(4487)
Price: Expensive
• American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 31 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.
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5. The Arthur J
4.8
Exceptional(2901)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach
Booked 52 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.
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6. Petros - Manhattan Beach
4.7
Exceptional(1121)
Price: Expensive
• American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 19 times today
“Our menu is a combination of the best ingredients that Greece and California cuisine have to offer. We import olive oil, feta, honey, oregano and wines from Greece, the freshest organic vegetables from our farms in Los Olivos and wineries of our great state. Quality, simplicity, healthy and tasty food is the creation of that combination. Enjoy.”
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7. Mangiamo
4.8
Exceptional(1643)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Manhattan Beach
Booked 11 times today
Mangiamo is the perfect spot for special occasions. Its reviews rave about its 'excellent food and service' and 'amazing atmosphere'. It's also known for its 'variety of entrees' and 'attentive staff'. The restaurant is praised for being 'always a go-to for date night dinner' and a 'great destination for a date night'. Mangiamo is a 'favorite for many years' and 'always a treat'!
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8. ROCK'N FISH - Manhattan Beach
4.8
Exceptional(1661)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manhattan Beach
Booked 9 times today
Voted #1 "Best Dinner Menu" by the Beach Reporter readers' survey, ROCK'N FISH, a lively local dining spot, is the South Bay's premier seafood and steak restaurant offering a fun, casually elegant atmosphere with an enclosed patio and South Bay's best looking back bar. With a Cajun inspired menu, highlights include oak-grilled fresh fish and the finest prime steaks, ice cold shrimp and oysters, King crab legs, Australian lobster tails, American Regional specialties, chilled salads, fresh-made soups, signature sandwiches, creative pastas, and freshly made desserts. In addition to the 300 bottles of wine, the bar offers over 200 Brands of liquor, and features our signature Navy Grogs, hand-shaken martinis, house-made Bloody Mary’s and margaritas. We are located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, right up from the Pier! Come join us whether it is for an extravagant meal or Happy Hour! See you soon.
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9. The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach
4.5
Awesome(464)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Manhattan Beach
Booked 12 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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10. Tin Roof Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(5616)
Price: Moderate
• American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 20 times today
ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITY ON OUR WEBSITE : TinRoofBistro.com After soaking in the TRB’s Santa Barbara mission architecture, you’ll enter and be greeted by a triple arched Brunswick mahogany bar. Large bowls of colorful citrus for making cocktails sit atop a twenty-foot long bar perfect for grabbing a glass of wine or a bite to eat. As you explore further towards the display kitchen, you enter our lounge, also referred to as the wine library. Knotted wood shelves display our wines, divided up by wine region. Windows surround the North side of the dining room, allowing our guests to gaze out onto the fountain in our courtyard. I describe the décor as thoughtful and collective, creating little vignettes for dining areas. We offer two separate outdoor dining experiences: our courtyard with full service and our front porch great for appetizers, drinks and lounging.

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Discover best special occasions restaurants in Manhattan Beach

Discover the charm of Manhattan Beach's dining scene, ideal for celebrating special occasions with a beautiful coastal backdrop. This bustling beach town offers an array of restaurants that cater to those looking to mark a significant event, whether it's an anniversary, birthday, or a romantic date night. Each venue boasts a unique blend of ambiance and culinary excellence, from sophisticated interiors to menus rich with gourmet options. Expect to find establishments where the service is as memorable as the meals, ensuring your special occasion is met with both charm and efficiency. Many restaurants here are noted for their attentive staff, exquisite food, and an atmosphere that resonates with festive elegance. As a part of the Los Angeles Beach Cities, Manhattan Beach thrives with a vibrant dining scene that combines modern flair with traditional touches, making it a top choice for anyone aiming to create lasting memories around a table. Whether you seek innovative cuisine or classic dishes, the restaurants in Manhattan Beach promise a delightful experience that complements any celebration.

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