Best Lunch Restaurants in Manhattan Beach

131 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

4.7

Exceptional(3187)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 53 times today

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

2. Esperanza

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 29 times today

Inspired by both Cabo San Lucas’ beautiful coast and Mexico City’s vibrant cosmopolitan neighborhoods, Esperanza’s thoughtful design blurs the lines between art and function. Masterfully designed by internationally renowned Islandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, Esperanza’s interiors reflect an elevated coastal ambiance that exaggerates the grandeur of a beach town villa.Chef Ray Alvarez oversees a menu featuring fresh interpretations of Sonoran cuisine while Head Mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams developed Esperanza’s bar program to not only include delicious and playful cocktails, but the two have also created the largest tequila list and mezcal collection in the South Bay.

3. zinc@shade

4.5

Awesome(282)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 5 times today

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.Join us for our Lunch Combo $16.95 - Monday - Friday 1/2 Sandwich & Soup or Salad Special choice of Peruvian soup, tomato soup or mixed green salad andTurkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Pesto Panini or Hot Pastrami Sandwich

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4. Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

Exceptional(2938)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 33 times today

A celebration of summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant beach communities. The cheerful, 32-seat restaurant is anchored by a lively oyster bar and features a menu of “old school” traditional seafood fare and “new school” dishes highlighting flavors from around the globe. Chef and co-owner David LeFevre and Fishing with Dynamite have been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include “Best Oyster Bar” and Best New Restaurant by Los Angeles Magazine, OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America (2016, 2017 and 2019) and a Michelin Plate in 2019.

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5. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4511)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 42 times today

Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.

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6. the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach

4.5

Awesome(112)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 5 times today

Nestled one block from the famed Manhattan Beach Pier, Hook & Plow is your go-to farm-to-table haven. Executive Chef Matthew Ignacio and Sous Chef Jose Norberto orchestrate a symphony of flavors, showcasing fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and more.🍽️ **Diverse Culinary Palette:**From seafood aficionados to steak lovers, our menu caters to all. Enjoy the freshest catches, perfectly grilled steaks, and a variety of dishes highlighting local and seasonal produce.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Family-Friendly Atmosphere:**Hook & Plow is not just a culinary destination but a place for families. Our warm atmosphere welcomes all, making it an ideal spot for family dinners. Yet, if you're seeking a cozy date night, our ambiance caters to that too.🌅 **Outdoor Dining Oasis:**Step into our rare outdoor dining patio, surrounded by ocean breeze and California sunshine. Perfect for brunch or a starlit dinner, our patio adds an al fresco touch to your dining experience.

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7. Petros - Manhattan Beach

4.8

Exceptional(1130)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 7 times today

“Our menu is a combination of the best ingredients that Greece and California cuisine have to offer. We import olive oil, feta, honey, oregano and wines from Greece, the freshest organic vegetables from our farms in Los Olivos and wineries of our great state. Quality, simplicity, healthy and tasty food is the creation of that combination. Enjoy.”

8. brewco social

4.6

Exceptional(59)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 9 times today

brewco: Community forward. South Bay inspired. Located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, steps from the ocean. Our food is true Californian, emphasizing dishes that are driven by local and sustainable ingredients with attention to seasonality and an emphasis on the bounty of the region. We showcase a variety of eclectic California cuisine from local farmer’s market salads, sushi, artisanal sandwiches, wood-grilled meats & handmade pastas. Each dish is crafted with care and creativity, leaving you feeling special and taken care of with every bite. We have curated an environment designed to embody the spirit of socializing and sophistication. From interior trees to natural stone, brass accents, and tiled touches, every corner of brewco exudes coastal charm and relaxed intimacy. We invite you to escape, connect, and share a meal with us.

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9. Slay Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(710)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 9 times today

Owner and Chef David Slay brings a “Rustic” Italian Menu to his beachside restaurant located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Slay Italian emphasizes a rotating menu with seasonally inspired stone fired pizzas, fresh and dried pastas, roasts, and seafood. Slay also offers fresh ingredients, vegetables, and his very own wine from his Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara … Slay Estate & Vineyard.

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10. The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach

4.5

Awesome(470)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Manhattan Beach

Booked 4 times today

Offering boutique wine and craft beer for over 5 years, The Rockerfeller - Manhattan is a gastropub and bar that offers traditional American cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated environment. The restaurant caters to both young and adult customers, and serves food prepared from fresh, local ingredients. The daily menu is divided into several sections, namely, craft nibbles, tacos, greens, the goods, pairs and sweet.The Rockerfeller Manhattan hasweekend brunches. The weekend brunch menu has many choices from breakfast to lunch. The restaurant also offers catering services for parties and special occasions. The premises is wheelchair accessible, has outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant takes reservations, accepts credit cards and allows pets on outside tables.

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Eddie
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was so good. Presentation was so good. Service was so good. Clean, well kept and you can smell and feel the ocean breeze. Why am I not going here more often?
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Fishing With DynamitePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Manhattan Beach
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4.9
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Manu
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Diverse menu choices, easy parking, great view, attentive and accomodating service. The break rolls, short rib and salmon were sensational!
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The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Brian
Utah •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service are exceptional (as you would expect). Biscuits are to die for, skirt steak and ribeye, cooked perfect. Green beans spicy and flavorful. For some reason, the acoustics in dining room aren’t so good to listen to dinner companions. Other than that ambience is great with good lighting, beautiful ferns and plants. Only build for January would be to offer some mock-tails or NA beer (dry January). There is no menu for cocktails, but when I asked the waiter if he had one, he told me the bartender could whip something up. He came back with a NA spritz which was delicious!
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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AndreaVIP
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Second time eating at Esperanza and food and service outstanding on both times! Super fresh cevices, very flavorful dishes, highly recommend the salmon and filet mignon fajitas but you can’t wrong, they are all good. Not to mention the delicious tortillas and churros or a flan for dessert. They also have a variety of margaritas, mojitos and amazing cocktails to choose from. Fun environment and attentive service. Highly recommend!
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EsperanzaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Mary
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Zinc shade was very nice. We ate outdoors and they had high chair for 17 months baby with no charge! We will be back next Christmas. Service was excellent.
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zinc@shadePrice: Expensive• Californian• Manhattan Beach
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4.5

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131 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

2. Esperanza

3. zinc@shade

4. Fishing With Dynamite

5. Manhattan Beach Post

6. the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach

7. Petros - Manhattan Beach

8. brewco social

9. Slay Italian Kitchen

10. The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach

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