Fishing With Dynamite
A tiny oyster shack from the team behind Manhattan Beach Post — raw bar, uni rice porridge, and a key lime pie with Italian meringue.
1148 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Date nightBrunch
Restaurants
16 restaurants in Manhattan Beach
Every listing in Manhattan Beach, from cheap counters to special-occasion rooms. All 98 South Bay restaurants live in the main directory.
Manhattan Beach Post
Farm-to-table anchor of downtown MB with a famous weekend brunch and cheddar-bacon biscuits.
1142 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Brunch
The Arthur J
Upscale-but-laid-back wood-fired steakhouse; the martini service is a whole production.
903 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Date nightHappy hour
The Strand House
Three floors directly facing the pier and open sand — the best sunset window dining in the city.
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Ocean viewDate night
Love & Salt
Sky-lit trattoria serving wood-fired pizzas, pastas, brunch and housemade English muffins.
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Brunch
Petros
Formal Greek with lamb chops, grilled octopus and a wraparound patio.
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Date night
Nick’s on 2nd
All-day American comfort food — seared ahi, cioppino, fried chicken — with a relaxed patio.
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Kid-friendly
Simmzy’s
The original location: lively, cramped, great burgers and Saturday mimosas.
229 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
BrunchBudgetHappy hour
Rock’N Fish
Family-friendly crowd-pleaser near the pier known for crab cakes and the Navy Grog.
120 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Kid-friendly
Esperanza Cocina de la Playa
Upscale Mexican — margaritas, ceviche with shrimp and pineapple, and a sunny patio.
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Kid-friendly
El Sombrero
Decades-old neighborhood Mexican with enchiladas, chile rellenos and wet burritos.
1005 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
BudgetKid-friendly
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
A 55-year-old breakfast institution with pancakes, ocean-view patio, and a 3pm close.
1305 Highland Ave · Manhattan Beach
BrunchKid-friendlyOcean viewBudget
FishBar
Casual North-MB seafood shack built for day drinking, sports and everything lobster.
3801 Highland Ave · Manhattan Beach
BrunchKid-friendlyBudget
Tin Roof Bistro
Inland bistro with bocce ball courts, a big patio, deep wine list and a broad American menu.
3500 N Sepulveda Blvd · Manhattan Beach
Kid-friendly
Ercole’s
A Manhattan Ave dive since 1927 — cheap beer, pool, and char-grilled burgers next door.
1101 Manhattan Ave · Manhattan Beach
Budget
Pisces Sushi
Takeout-only mom-and-pop sushi counter; chirashi under $20 and well-priced nigiri.
3216 Highland Ave · Manhattan Beach
Budget