50 Best Wine Bars near Manhattan Beach

“Stopped by Un Caffé Altamura for breakfast and had such a great experience. I walked there, so I can’t speak to the parking, but I was seated right away. The coffee was delicious, breakfast hit the spot, and I treated myself to a mimosa—worth it! It’s a super cute spot just a block from the pier. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a cozy, satisfying start to your day.“

“Barsha is the perfect place to enjoy wine in South bay. The wine selection is unique and reasonably priced, and the staff is exceptional. We had a cheese board with a variety of dips and baguette, all of which paired perfectly with the wine.“

“Lovely and quaint little spot. The wine selection is excellent. Service was fantastic. Will definitely be returning.“

“During my stay at the Belamar Hotel, I had a wonderful experience at the restaurant on the second floor. Before I checked in, I needed a place to work remotely, and the staff went above and beyond to help me connect to the Wi-Fi. They were incredibly attentive, making sure my coffee cup was always full. I ordered waffles and eggs—both were delicious, though I only managed to snap a photo of the waffles! A unique touch was the check, which is presented inside a book where guests are encouraged to leave a note. Overall, it’s a charming spot for both work and a great meal.“

“Warm, hands on and personalized service. A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant…Food Made from Scratch, fresh, unique, different, and affordable. Highly recommended! The red onion focaccia bread with herb and Parmesan butter, added Burrata - best- seller, a must. The 3 day brined smoked fried chicken-different taste, with soy and Chiles, a must!!!The Peruvian pork belly with sweet potato , Criolla and crispy quinoa , love it! And the Grilled NY steak with green garlic chimichurri, chorizo aioli and pommes pont neuf, thick cut fries…my son prefers over the fried chicken.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“I recently discovered La Bodega, a cozy little tapas bar in Downtown Pasadena. The wine selection is impressive, and the ambiance makes it perfect for a casual evening out with friends. The seafood paella was to die for, and their croquettes are a must-try. The staff was friendly, but it did take a while to get our order. The prices are fair for the quality, and I’ll definitely return for another relaxing evening.“

“We enjoyed everything about our meal from start to finish.“

“Super cool 😎 Great place for drinks with friends, cool vibe and crowd“

“Despite living just a few blocks away, this was our first time dining at Tar & Roses. I had heard nothing but rave reviews for years, and I can finally understand why. The menu options were incredible, the prices fair, great understanding of dietary restrictions, and honestly, just incredible flavor and quality all around. Especially loved the gem salad and pea appetizers and ribeye for two. We'll definitely be back soon and already looking forward to trying other dishes.“

“Great out of the ordinary wine choices!“

“Amazing food and great place to people watch while looking at the boats in the harbor.“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“Hidden gem. Fabulous chef, different but delicious choice of wines. Cozy and warm outdoor patio.

Vegetarian options: Call ahead for this week's menu and let the host Dylan, know your restrictions.

Wheelchair accessibility: Both back patio and street entry wheel chair friendly. Seating accommodates wheelchair.“

“The wine and food. Great service and very friendly“

“Great wine different flights to sample. You can even buy bottles“

“First time here, great little wine bar located in Redondo Beach. Walked in on a Saturday night and sat down on the comfortable sofas they had near the enterance.

Nice array of wines, the server was friendly and helpful and we took her recommendations. Ordered a bottle of wine to share instead of by the glass since we had a lot of time for convo, small corkage fee applied but was worth it.

Place was quiet when we arrived but soon got crowded so the noise level went up but wasnt a problem.... Fyi. Most of the customers were regulars and I could see why this is a great spot to be on the weekends👍

Ordered a small charcuterie board also that was more than adequate, a great place to unwind and relax after a long day🤙Highly recommend... 5 stars.“

“I’ve dined here both as a walk-in and with a reservation, and each time I was greeted with the warmest smile. This restaurant is so intentional—from its cozy neighborhood charm to the elevated, seasonal menu and the ambiance set by an amazing record player and vinyl collection. The staff went above and beyond, even sharing local stories that made us feel truly connected to the space. The food was absolutely delicious, and I really appreciated the thoughtful touch of nonalcoholic wine options. Highly recommend!“

“One of my favorite restaurants ever. The meat was seasoned so expertly and was so tender. Mussel toast was INCREDIBLE. Their sourdough was out of this world. Staff was knowledgeable and guided us in trying many interesting wines. This place was amazing!“

“We had such a blast tonight at the show! We had great laughs and the show was perfect and full of magic! Fun for all ages! Totally recommend catching a show and a drink! Love love love!!!“

“food and drinks were so good!“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!“

“Had the absolute best time here last night! So pleased. Chef brought out some sugar snap peas that were crunchy, tasty, and thoughtful for a hungry party! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! Fish sandwich 10/10, mussels 10/10, great for vegetarian, pescatarian, or pregnant like myself so shopping for raw & cooked options for everyone at the table! The “local spot” ambiance is unbeatable, felt like home. Thank you for the service!“

“Quality of food was excellent- lamb, chicken & risotto as mains. All starters great too - oysters, endive salad & sliced amberjack.
Service could be improved but we were struck given how most good restaurants in LA are super crowded how this excellent place was but half full on a Wednesday night. Our party included those from Korea Town - 20 minutes & Santa Monica - 30 minutes at rush hour- 6:45 - not bad.“

“All of the food was incredible! However tables were insanely tight but maybe that was just on NYE. We had to literally get up out of chairs to let other people in and out of their tables. When we mentioned it to our server she said “what do you expect with 160 reservations”.. which was awkward. That said, she warmed up throughout the night and you could tell she was just insanely stressed. There was a gentleman who was incredibly helpful wizzing around and welcoming everyone. Overall we'll be back since the food was so good and hopefully we'll see it less sardines-packed“

“I truly adore this place. My cousin with celiac who rarely vacations came to visit me. I was panicked as I am new to LA and most places I found were not 100% gluten free. I came across this gem and we were both obsessed. We even went in two nights in a row! The food and wine are superb and every employee is dynamic, kind, informative, and all-around lovely. They also introduced me to my new favorite wine: Moravia for life! Very thankful to 401k for making my cousin’s trip and for cementing itself as one of my new favorite places.“

“Love this treasure in the heart of Mar Vista.“

“I had to edit this review. I was at the Propagator this past Saturday July 19. I visit at least 2xs a month. Once again the beers, the food and the service were top notch as it always is. Let me give a shout out to another one of me and my friends favorite waitress, LIajayra E. I hope I spelled that right. In the fine tradition of great service Llajayra is just fantastic. Nice, courteous and knows how to take care of her customers. Major props, she represents Firestone Walker well, a definite asset to be sure.“

“Excellent service and Food. It was Dine LA so we ordered that menu and the food was coursed out. Absolutely superb! What a great way to sample the chef’s specialties. Our waiter was the best!!!! Looking forward to dining again.“

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

“I LOVE the burgers and tater tots here! I’ve been following them for several location moves and always recommend it anyone. Super delicious and my favorite cheat meal!“

“Fabulous hyper-farm-to-table food by a creative chef, on Main St in Santa Monica. I’ve tried the Gazpacho, the many Danish Rye toasts with what is fresh that day: eggs, salmon roe, avocado or ....? They also have baristas that make all type of drinks. My fab place to indulge healthy and fresh“

“We went for happy hour, which is only one hour, from 5-6, but it is truly the best in Santa Monica. Everything on the menu is half priced, but full quality. You can't go wrong. Everything is excellent. The drinks, food, service, atmosphere, and even the other people around you. Everyone is just in a good mood. The servers move fast - unlike some happy hours where they try not to serve you, they serve you quickly and often. It's a good idea to look at the menu in advance to get an idea of what you want. They put on an auto tip of 20% of what it would be without HH prices (which is fair) and they circle it so you're fully aware. Plan to arrive about 10-15 minutes early if you don't have reservations so you can sit at the bar. They open at 5, which is the start of HH, but you can line up earlier than that. Parking is tough as it can be in Santa Monica. It's by the beach, so if it's a nice day, you may need to walk a bit if you don't want to park at the hotel.“

“Honestly could not have had a more perfect experience. The food was excellent: the arugula salad, rabano crudo, patatas bravas, steak and chocolate mousse is what we ordered. Not one off thing on the menu. Atmosphere is nice, soft, warm lighting that contrasts but plays well with the pink art-deco/salon adjacent style.

Staff was excellent, everyone from the bartender to the owner. Welcoming, attentive, warm… this place understands hospitality!“

“We recently joined this wine club and decided to stop by for happy hour to pick up our first month of wine.

We love that they have a dog friendly patio and are close to so many other wonderful restaurants on Rose.

We tried the Lambrusco, Pinot Noir, and rosé and snacked on some truffle chips.

Can’t wait to bring our friends back!“

“Súper comida de buena calidad Servicio explendido“

“10/10 Recommend. When I’m in the area, I always gravitate to this spot. I love everything on the menu.“

“Excellent food. We go there all the time. Traditional Italian fare.“

“Came here yesterday and generally enjoyed our experience. The ambiance is nice and artful. The service was prompt and kind. The food itself was all good but nothing extraordinary. My favorite dish was the fennel. The straus soft serve dessert was good but a little bit overhyped (I hate to say it)…“

“This pizza is awesome!! The best pizza our family has had in years. The service is also first class Thank you so much!!!!“

“Great food, creative cuisine“

“For having not that great of a reviews on Google I thought this place was exceptionally delicious! Everything we ordered was full of flavor and my favorite thing here and I will always think about it for the rest of my life is the clam linguini. I am so impressed with all that we ordered... And we got a ton of food and drinks. I'm not sure if we actually ate at the real Georgian room or just the hotel area but either way I will have to be back. The vibes were immaculate, love the style of the place and server was super kind.“

“Good food, great atmosphere,friendly and fast service,I recommend to everyone,👍🏼“

“Great food. Great service. Great people watching. New favorite local.“

“Nice place to have a fine dining !!!“

“Wonderful food and staff!!!“

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

“They were real life savers for me when I got sick during a supposed rejuvenation weekend at the hotel. I was worn out! Eartha and Francis at the Daily Grill nursed me back to health making me custom food to nourish me and my little dog Chewbacca! We will always remember their kindness! Nice place! Classy while still being warm! 😃😃😃🙏🙏🙏🙏🧡🧡🧡❤️❤️❤️“

“Great place to go hangout and have drinks! Had a wonderful girls night out!“