50 Best Cocktail Bars near Manhattan Beach

“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.“

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

“I am very satisfied with this restaurant; I celebrated my birthday there and had a wonderful time. The food was excellent, and the waitress—Cristin—was very welcoming. Despite being very busy, she provided great service. Thank you for making my birthday so happy.“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful experience at El Mercado Mexican Restaurant in Manhattan beach! Fernanda was so pleasant and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. And Gabe, the bartender, was awesome—he made the best drinks! Great service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. We will definitely be back! 🌮🍹😊“

“Beautiful views of the golf course , with a lovely interior plus enjoyable food makes this a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

While staying at Westdrift, I really enjoyed my experiences at Jute.

Service was friendly and attentive.

Food hit the spot:

Turkey Club: was a large toasted cheesy sandwich. And overall had nice ingredients inside of it. Plenty of fries came with the order.

Jute Burger: a large half pounder. For five dollars extra, I ordered bacon and it came with five slices of crispy pork. The ingredients inside were fresh and filling.

Korean BBQ Tacos - generously filled with meat and toppings. Serrano peppers on side made it absolute delicious.

Salmon Crudo - fresh light fish, popping with flavor. Good starter with a nice contrast of crispy chips.

Overall, a good to great hotel restaurant. With so many great restaurants in the area to choose from, Jute should not be overlooked.“

“We flew in from Australia and headed to manhattan beach.. walked in to super friendly staff with great service and recommendations! Lobster roll and tomahawk were elite 🙌🏼 staff treated our son amazingly for his 21st. We will be back!“

“This was a incredible event celebrating community 25 years of love in action with ps ilove you Foundation and Manhattan beach weekly host at Fete bistro by slay. The food and wine is truly delicious. You want to my reservation so your guaranteed seating. There was about 80 wonderful people from different backgrounds but we all came together to support each other. Wonderful experiences 👏“

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️“

“One of those restaurants that gets everything right.

Kudos to the owners, management, and entire staff for creating such a fantastic dining experience. The food was excellent, the service polished yet genuinely friendly, and the bar and dining room had a charming, welcoming atmosphere.

The menu is thoughtfully crafted, with plenty of delicious options. The staff was knowledgeable, professional, and personable—always a combination I appreciate.

One thing I always check when trying a new restaurant is the condition of the restrooms. In my experience, clean bathrooms often reflect a well-run kitchen. Felix Trattoria checked that box as well.

I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area.“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“Tonight we, my husband and I, with our dear friends, the Crays, dined at Tomat for the first of what will be many times. The restaurant features a dining room and a roof top patio. A welcoming, comfortable space. The staff were all friendly and very knowledgeable about all menu items. Our server Miley took excellent care of us throughout dinner and dessert. She assisted us with choosing items that would pair well with each other. She was never too busy to stop to see if everything was to our liking. She brought the chef to our table so we could let him know personally how much we enjoyed his creations. He gave us a bit of background on his plan of sustainability and creativity for his restaurant. The food was amazing. We had several appetizers. The tuna carpaccio was amazing, light and dark tuna with the freshest tomatoes. The welsh rarebit was so delicious. The weiser melon with strawberry kimchi was a delicious surprise. The house milled saffron rice was amazing. Our mains did not disappoint. The trout and chips were excellent. Everyone at the table said “best trout we have ever had”. The vegetable chips were outstanding. The vaca vieja ribeye was perfectly cooked. The pork three ways with chamoy was also perfectly cooked. Dessert was madelines, warm from the oven, with the strawberry sorbet and the saffron ice cream. All were outstanding. Overall, this was a fabulous dining experience. Great food with great service in such a comfortable atmosphere. And, we have already made reservations for next month!“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“Good food in casual friendly local restaurant & nice bar hangout ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Love this spot! Bartender was great and atmosphere is upscale, classy and sophisticated-great when you wanna stay in Hermosa but get away from the Pier!“

“Always a great experience and meal at Orto, strongly recommended!“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“Went here for Easter brunch and was surprised I hadn’t heard of this place before. The food was great! I ordered the steak and eggs and while my steak wasn’t a perfect medium rare, the flavor and portion size made up for that immensely. The cocktails were delightful as well! Pricing was as expected for the area and quality. We were seated outside in a makeshift patio in the parking lot, but it was well done and the service was quick and attentive. Next time I would probably try to eat inside or in the smaller patio by the entrance, where the vibes and decor are beautifully done. There is ample free parking in the back as well. I will be back!“

“Everything great“

“Wonderful food! I got the salmon with my salad and it was delicious! Get the June salad for lunch!“

“Valentine's Day preset menu was delicious. Service was very slow from checking in to getting our waiter to the table to take our order and finally take our payment. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Convenient Valet parking. It was our first time visiting Dear Jane, so we'll have to give it another try during not too busy time.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Laurel Grill and it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk through the door. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and provided friendly, attentive service throughout the entire meal without ever making us feel rushed. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. Every dish arrived fresh, full of flavor, and cooked exactly as ordered. You can really tell that the kitchen takes pride in using quality ingredients and paying attention to every detail. I especially appreciated the generous portion sizes, which made the meal feel like an incredible value. The drinks were also great and paired perfectly with our food. The restaurant was clean, well organized, and had a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to enjoy time with family and friends. It is not always easy to find a place that combines outstanding food, excellent service, and such a pleasant environment, but Laurel Grill definitely delivers on all three. I left feeling completely satisfied and already looking forward to my next visit. I would gladly recommend this restaurant to anyone searching for a memorable dining experience because it truly deserves all the positive reviews it receives.“

“killer blues this saturday night w/ BLUE SHADOWS“

“We had such a great experience at Coucou! The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We loved everything we ordered, and the Zucchini Beignets were particularly amazing!! You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the overall dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning!!“

“If you want to go to a bar with perfect seating, great airflow, excellent drinks, flawless service l, a fantastic DJ, a parking lot, a nyc vibe, no one rushes you and you can even reserve a table for drinks…go to the Chestnut Club. My favorite new bar. 14th & Santa Monica Blvd @TheChestnutClub same owners as scopa and black market liquor!“

“We ordered first from the happy hour menu, then the bar menu. Everything delicious! Margarita was one of the best I’ve had - no filler juices!

Scallops perfectly cooked. Seafood sausage was a little non-descript in flavor and would have benefited being accompanied by steak knives. The French fries done in bacon fat were amazing. Brussels sprout preparation was a refreshing and delicious change from what’s offered at most restaurants / shredded and tossed in Caesar flavored dressing, topped with bread crumb / cheese crust.

And the Tuesday special - the chicken pot pie! Run don’t walk. Perfectly seasoned and lots of great chicken flavor. And the pastry crust topping / thin and crispy tender. Just exceptional! (From someone who makes her own — maybe I’ll stop making it when I can order such a good one!)“

“Amazing staff, fantastic food, great atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for me!“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Great asian fusion food. Awesome for happy hour!!“

“Best Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica! Food was fantastic, great ambiance and our server Sebastian was amazing. Super accommodating and considerate which we really appreciated dining with our baby. Highly recommend this spot for a family or date spot :)“

“Best steak and service . Say hi to Hillary she is the best !!!“

“10/10 The best friendly atmosphere Relaxing Great customer service Fresh food with in mins The Dodgers game was on I really enjoyed the restaurant I will recommend this to my friends and family please visit and enjoy The best in months“

“Always a good time there!“

“Went on mother's day.

No wait, promptly seated.
Food was very taseful and delicious, appetizer, main course and deserts. Steak was cooked perfectly.

Would definitely come back to try the lamb and chicken.“

“Service,drinks.food,ambiance.staff,etc.“

“My favorite restaurant in South Bay LA. Grass-fed beef. Organic produce from farmer's markets. Fabulous wine list featuring small, organic & biodynamic producers. Plus a great value! Gotta love PSP Steak!“

“I had a wonderful solo drinks and tapas last week. The experience was wonderful, the vibe in the restaurant is whimsical, the drinks were fantastic, ..they had an excellent gin choice. The staff was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious and filling. I had the bikini con Carino, Patatas Bravas, Anchoa and one more thing, i cant remember. All of it was MORE than enough for a full dinner. I cant wait to go back again with friends.“

“Went for my 50th birthday while in LA visiting. Delicious margaritas 🍹 Great dance music, nice little dance floor surrounded by mirrors, the owners were awesome!! Outdoor smoking area in between the bar and pool table sides. Me and my bestie had a blast!! Thank you 4 an amazing night!!“

“I performed a Blues concert there this week in their large music hall & library with bar which adjoins a very busy bar room playing old school
recorded R&B. It's a lively and fun place to hang. There's cocktails, beer, music and pool tables. A diverse friendly crowd. They let you Postmate or bring food. There's even an outdoor patio.“

“We stopped here after biking the beach path for a couple of hours, wow it was so good!

Food was beyond expectations. We got the waygo cheeseburger, Cobb salad, and onion rings. All three were delicious, but especially the burger and salad.

Burger: thick, juicy, flavorful - best one I've had in the past year.

Salad: beautifully composed, perfectly ripe tomatoes and avacado, TONS of blue cheese and bacon, and they tossed the greens before. Excellent!

Adding a picture of the beach too, cuz, I love California!“

“This bar is awesome! We heard that it was the smallest bar in LA and expected to be greeted by regulars who resented our presence. We experienced the complete opposite. The bartender Pete immediately recognized my Midwest accent and engaged myself and my 2 adult children in conversation. The locals at the bar were also very engaging. Many reviews I have read described it as a dive. I completely disagree with that assessment. It is a local bar that is very welcoming to any patron. Keep in mind it is cash only! Looking forward to going back!“

“the service was spectacular. really fun group of servers... food = excellent - exception: chicken appetizer a little greasy/ excessively fried but everything else: salmon, hamachi, avocado fries, duck tacos, etc. was great. a little too loud at first due to boisterous group in the bar right next to our table. acoustics are not great for conversation when the bar is hopping. this is my second time and I will come back.“

“So fun! Great tropical vibes. Stellar cocktails, food hit the spot. Killer burger. Came for football, a DJ played after the games... I stayed all night!“

“Great customer service, very good espresso, tasty fresh pastries.“

“Great ambiance! Food was spectacular! Definitely would come back next time I’m in the LA area.“

“great venue. great customer service, excellent appetizers.“