10 Best Cocktail Bars in Manhattan Beach

“Beautiful little restaraunt by Manhattan Beach Pier. I’m there every year end of Aug.“

“The tomahawk to share was a fan favorite, and the shrimp cocktail is great as well. It's far too noisy in the upstairs dining hall, after waiting for our reservation we ended up just going to open seating at the bar that was far quieter.“

“Great food and service (Amanda did a great job), I love their double r 20 oz cowboy’s rib eye and I like the ambiance it is very cozy.“

“The food is absolutely brilliant, the parking is okay, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great“

“I had the warmest experience at The Arthur J, from the hostess at the front door, the wait staff and the manager. I had recently lost my husband prior to my reservation and was determined to enjoy our anniversary dinner. Not only was a the food delicious, but the overall experience was beyond memorable. Thank you…. thank you. Can’t wait until I return for his birthday.“

“We thought this was just another boring Mexican restaurant — WRONG!! We thought the food was going to be average, or worse, underwhelming… once again WRONG.

I might need to raise my criteria for 5 stars, because this place checked all the boxes and then some.

Our waitress was attentive, bubbly, and very knowledgeable, which makes an average meal way more appealing… but in this case, the food needed no help. The items we selected were exquisite, tantalizing, and just downright 🔥!

Simple Breakdown of Meal:
• Chips and guac with the mushroom choriqueso, that's a 5-star treat in itself.
• Pulpo al Pastor (octopus)… my wife said it's 🔥🔥… I wasn't brave enough to try it, but it looked amazing for the 'gram.
• Tacos de Pescado: exquisite and magnifique (I'm sure I butchered that word… but you get the drift).

And to wrap it up and put a bow on it, the atmosphere and artwork bring the whole experience together beautifully.

I've never been so excited to be wrong about a Mexican restaurant.“

“Evelyn was absolutely amazing!! The menu was just ok, it didn't offer a lot of variety but the food itself was pretty good. The service was next level!! She was attentive, checked in often and went above and beyond. My husband and I celebrated our 16-year anniversary and she even surprised us with a delicious dessert. Thank you!“

“Hook & Plow has a great menu that appeals to almost everyone and all the locations have awesome staff and service. The sandwiches and burgers are always popular and their raw bar elevates the menu. The steak sandwich is so tender and flavorful and the burgers are equally delicious. The lobster roll is loaded and super tender.. really good quality. The salads are very popular and can be ordered with yummy salmon that makes for a healthy low carb meal option. They also have lunch combinations which are a great value and don't forget about happy hour!“

“I recently dined at Fête Bistro by Slay, and their burger was a standout! Perfectly cooked, juicy, and bursting with flavor, the patty had a great char while staying tender inside. Fresh toppings and a toasted bun made every bite delicious—one of the best burgers I’ve had.
The service was fantastic—warm, attentive staff who made the meal feel special without hovering. Food came out fast and hot. The ambience was cozy yet lively, with soft lighting, stylish decor, and just-right background music.
Fête Bistro by Slay nails food, service, and vibe. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Yummylicious and good enough for a dinner , affordable, you going to love it 🥰“