An odd sense of heaven will wash over you when you drive down the coast and towards Manhattan Beach. The place is after all the turf of televised tournaments for beach volleyball, USC grads having kids, and multi-million dollar homes. Despite being overcrowded, this beach town is undoubtedly active, fun, and beautiful. Here are the five best restaurants in Manhattan Beach, California.
Nick's Manhattan Beach
$, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-7373
A crave-able snack bar, classic American comfort foods, and extensive wine and cocktail list in an upscale but casual environment. Nick's is an intimate restaurant that features a spacious covered patio, walls of glass, and a chic island bar, ideal for people and scenery watching. The restaurant provides a great dining experience by serving the highest quality beverage and food, continuous innovation, and implementing exemplary standards of hospitality.
Popular Dishes
• Asparagus Fries
• Shrimp Taquitos
• Warm Butter Cake
• San Francisco Cioppino
Fishing With Dynamite
$$, American (Traditional), Seafood, Tapas Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 893-6299
Fishing With Dynamite, a seafood house and an oyster bar, is proof that Manhattan Beach's restaurant scene is legitimate. The tiny seafood restaurant located on the downtown side street is not only one of Manhattan Beach's best restaurants but also the best in all of Los Angeles. The top-notch seafood dishes deserve the tad high price of FWD. The place also features an all-day space that is extremely accessible, cool, and low-key and provides a lively and upbeat approach that sits amongst the best.
Popular Dishes
• Oyster Sampler Platter
• Yellowtail Tacos
• Key Lime Pie
• Fish and Chips
Tin Roof Bistro
$, American (New) Cocktail Bar, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly
3500 Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 939-0900
Tin Roof Bistro is an ideal spot for big groups in Manhattan Beach. The restaurant is popular for locals due to its fantastic patio, semi-regular bocce tournaments, and good food. Tin Roof Bar's decor is collective and thoughtful, creating little silhouettes for dining areas from the knotted wood shelves to the mahogany bar. The restaurant provides two distinct outdoor dining scenes: the front porch ideal for lounging, appetizers, and drinks and the courtyard with amazing views and full service.
Popular Dishes
• Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
• Firecracker Shrimp
• Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
• Cobb Salad
The Arthur J
$$, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
903 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 878-9620
Whether you have dinner with an important client, looking for a luxury dinner date, or just craving a large chunk of meat to enjoy with a martini, The Arthur J is a perfect place to be. The restaurant features dark leather booths, a huge bar, and mid-century brass light fixtures that will satisfy your Old Fashioned taste. Each of the steaks is made skillfully by the restaurant's grill master to guarantee incredible quality and superb savor. The restaurant might be a little pricey but it is not over the top and ideal for special occasions.
Popular Dishes
• Parker House Rolls
• Japanese Hamachi Tartare
• Shrimp Cocktail
• Cake of the Month
• Filet Mignon, R&R Ranch
Love and Salt
$, American (New), Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly
317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5252
Love and Salt is the coolest restaurant in Manhattan Beach. It is pretty, busy, noisy, the food is superb, and everyone is ecstatic. The restaurant offers the best upscale Italian dishes in a cool setting making it the perfect neighborhood spot. Date night, hungover on a weekend, dinner with the family - Love and Salt is a fun and reliable place for this stuff.
Popular Dishes
• English Muffins
• Whole Roasted Branzino
• Grilled Octopus Salad
• Rabbit Porchetta
• Wood Oven Pizza