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dining room bistro french restaurant - Fête Bistro by Slay, Manhattan Beach, CA

Fête Bistro by Slay

4.5
4.5
150 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 376-1536
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Slay
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Cross street
    Two Blocks from Manhattan Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • SUNDAY SUPPER

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Supper @ Fête Bistro by Slay 4pm-9pm Every Sunday 3 Course Menu for $40 To Start: Fête-Toush Salad or French Onion Soup Followed By: French Onion Burger or Steak Au Poivre or Moules All served w/ frites Your choice of dessert of the day! Also featured: $12 Martinis - Dirty French or Dirty Lebanese

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fête Bistro by Slay offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Highlights include the French onion soup, hummus, and lamb chops. While some guests noted service inconsistencies and occasional delays, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "remarkable wine list" and charming ambiance. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy neighborhood meal.

150 Reviews
  1. peter

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Short pour on glass of wine. Waitress had a poor attitude. Glass of wine incorrectly billed.

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  2. Maegan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Will not go back! Sat at an awkward table by the swinging kitchen door. Mushy cold scallops. So over priced. Staff subpar for $40+ entree type of restaurant. Expressed disappointment to manager and she really didn’t care and blamed experience on being busy. Really bad value.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent everything! Thank you David Slay! Great escargot!

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  4. Gina

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Fete… live music was a lovely plus… bar area busy, food good and service excellent.

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  5. Scott

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for the 3 course Sunday Dinner and was very impressed. The food and sauces were excellent and the portions were good. Service was impeccable as the owner and GM made sure everything was to our liking.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with the freshness and quality of the food. Every single dish from the steak tartare to mussels, along with the duck confit and the salad had unique flavors. We loved the place, congrats to the team at Fete Bistro.

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  7. Natalie

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was the worst experience at Fete. The service was horrible and the food was poor quality. We sat down and waited 10 minutes for a server to order a bottle of wine, we asked to put in an appetizer of hummus and pita. Then server told us there were two steak specials left and we had to order them now to reserve them, so we gave her our whole order. The soups came but no hummus or salad… then we had to ask what happened with the hummus, and salad. And to please not fire the steaks yet. The salad was poorly presented and thrown together. I had to eat the salad by myself since my other guests ordered soup to start and they came 20 minutes apart. The steaks finally came and were overcooked- tasted like they had been reheated since there had been a large party of 25 before us and sounded like these were left overs! For $54 each, we each ate a bite and couldn’t continue. The server didn’t seem to care or be concerned. Please refund us - two credit cards were used- Alex Goodson and Walter Rainey. My number is 925-899-2012

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  8. claire

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely happy hour and beyond of community and service.

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  9. Ryan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were phenomenal! Lamb meatballs paired nicely with the hummus and fresh pita. Will definitely be back.

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  10. TeresaB

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ray was fantastic, Marilyn was wonderful and we had a brief hello with David Slay which was great. Lamb Shank and the Seafood were excellent. The escargot was perfect and the butter lettuce salad was lovely, all was delicious. Chocolate dessert was an excellent ending. We will return!

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FAQs

Fête Bistro by Slay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 376-1536.

Fête Bistro by Slay is rated 4.5 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fête Bistro by Slay

1017 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Two Blocks from Manhattan Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Slay
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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