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    Ercole's

    4.4 (330 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ERCOLE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Steve W.

    Great bar. Great burger! It's refreshing to see an unpretentious neighborhood bar with locals kicking back enjoying a beer amid the high end MB stores and restaurants. The burger is renowned for using beef from the meat market next door. It was very good. We went on a Sunday after hitting the beach and it was easy to get a booth. Know that they have a window outside for takeout orders. Also a pool table and several screens for sports viewing.

    It's historic!
    Michael M.

    Amazing bar on Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach. Burgers are SUPERB! Ambiance is amazing. You have to stop and enjoy the experience, when in MB. Courtney our Bartender, Waitress & Server is phenomenal. Will be back!

    Vodka tonics with the girls
    Toshi I.

    Good ole Ercoles for our GNO girl dinner followed by dive bar drinks. I've only been here for the burgers but this time, we happened upon Ercoles after our MB mini crawl and dropped in for more conversation. Loved our visit. Will be back.

    Vinnie I.

    The vibe is a true local spot. Take a break from shellback and come hang with the real people of manhattan beach. Beers and cocktails are cheapest downtown, burgers are #1, service is fast and efficient for such a small crew. The type of place to remember your name and those fine little details about your life that makes you feel right at home.

    Young C.

    Best burger I had in South Bay. I love how fresh the meat is, and how it's cooked perfectly juicy. Like meat juice dripping. I am salivating right now as I write this review. It's a dive bar. Don't expect a cool ambiance or service (though I love dive bar ambiance). You can eat the burger inside, or they also have a take out window. When busy, get your burger to go and enjoy the beautiful beach. Again, I can't wait to come back for this delicious burger.

    Two PBR's and two burgers. Perfect order
    Jan C.

    Hands down the best bar of its kind in the area. Awesome hamburgers, really so well balanced and flavorful. Come here once a month and think I'm so lucky I found this place.

    IloveLucy H.

    ..........Great burgers, good drinks and always love the vibe.....Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jenny T.

    This burger is so good - had to stop by on Super Bowl Sunday for one! Metered street parking was easy to find down the street, and the vibes were great! I didn't come with anyone but everyone at the bar was pretty welcoming. This might be my favorite burger in Manhattan Beach. So juicy every time, and definitely worth the $12. Service was friendly as well.

    Hot dog
    Marcus A.

    Places like these remind me that America is the best country on this planet. They grill the burgers there, have ice cold beer on tap and play Dodger games when they're on. If I could pay rent, I'd move in.

    Sam S.

    Great burgers, big dogs and beer! Mix in some county tunes and you've got it! Seems a place often found by travelers from distant lands like Australia, Britain and Germany

    The Burger tastes GREAT!!!!  5 Stars!!!!

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    Wonderful place to eat. The owners are awesome great food great service they need a five.5

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    The burgers here are freaking delicious. Omg homemade patty's. Love, love. I will be back for sure for the burgers. Thank you chef

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    Classic locals dive bar! We love Ercoles... especially for boat races during the Open!

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    If you're looking for the in's and out's of the BEST burgers in Manhattan Beach look no futher than Ercoles 1101.

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    Ask the Community - Ercole's

    What kind of oil is used to fry?

    What kind of music is played on Tuesdays?

    There's a jukebox and it has a huge selection, have fun

    Are you gay friendly? we occasionally hug, kiss and hold hands-would we be out of place? we are not outragious and wouldn't need to have YMCA played every night-we are…

    You are welcome, bet you'll enjoy your time Mike and the Clarks

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    Review Highlights - Ercole's

    I maintain my assertion that this is the best burger in the South Bay and without a doubt the most affordable.

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    Shellback Tavern - Buffalo Wings

    Shellback Tavern

    3.6(394 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Our random Date nights led us here and was a different vibe then what we usually go for but we…read moreenjoyed the atmosphere, caught a Laker game, sunset and great food that we wanted to try after hearing they had Viral chicken Tenders that are off the menu. Our server was great, very quick to get our drinks and put our order in. When our food came out all I said was "WOWZERS" the tenders were a very big portion and you can def share and they come with fries. Their onion rings were good but I keep going back for the fries instead. I did love that they had their own ranch and dips they were both great. We also got an order of their distracts and those were my favorite and will probably get them again, delicious, crispy and their salsa was really good and flavorful. Loved that the tortilla was crunchy usually they are soggy in other places and the topping usually fall out but these were 10/10. The ambiance was a mix of people but it's basically a super neat Bar with Great foot by the Pier/ Beach and has been there for many years. There's a lot of history in the walls and it's super neat that they've kept the place looking like this. There's bathrooms were a bit funky but did the job when you gotta go. They were clean tho. Def would be back to hang here with friends and catch a game. I highly recommend the Tenders!!

    The zucchini was awesome. Served hot with ranch for dipping. Good crunch on the breading and…read moreflavor to boot. Nothing bad to say here. Ordered " The Surf" large just because it looked so damn good! Icelandic Cod battered on location fried hot and delivered fast. Dinner was so darn good it'll make the return list! Maybe a Philly or Burger but the Fish just hits different!

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    Purple Orchid - Inside the bar

    Purple Orchid

    3.8(401 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    So glad I found this place! I was looking for somewhere to hang out and grab a drink before heading…read moreto Cinema West, and Yelp pointed me to Purple Orchid. This spot checked all my Tiki-bar boxes: moody lighting, fun kitschy décor, and seriously great drinks. I started with a Mai Tai--perfectly strong but still super tasty--then switched to a glass of Chardonnay so I wouldn't be completely blitzed for the movie. We still had time to spare, so I finished with a virgin Piña Colada and oh my gosh, it was delicious. Loved the jukebox and pool tables, too. Huge thanks to Lindsay for the excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

    Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst…read moreMai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home.

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    Grunions Sports Bar & Grill - Grunion Club Sandwich

    Grunions Sports Bar & Grill

    4.0(247 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Went here for lunch time for a working social. There was already alot of people posted around the…read morebar with drinks in hand and food in front of them. Waited a good 15 minutes before someone attended to us. The person that attended to us was the bartender. Realizing he is playing host, bartender and waiter. He handed us a menu and stated he will be back to take our orders. Another 15 minutes goes by and we finally order adult beverages. 10 minutes goes by which he delivered our drinks. I received my Michelob ultra which was like a cold slushy! I said perfect! Thats the way I like my drink. Super cold and icey. We ordered on the spot. Another 15 minutes goes by. Recieved our food. Wings, zucchini, hamburgers and tater tots. I have got to say.. the food here is exceptionally delicious! No complaints on the food. All was satisfying. The place has a ambiance like a tavern. Dark and cozy. Parking is a hit and miss. We came in a good time. Parking may be difficult on peak hours. If you use Google maps.. be aware, sometimes Google maps is retarded. As a first timer, Google maps got us driving around and around. Just remember that the bar is on Sepulveda and parking is in the back. Alittle frustrated. Lol Overall it was a good experience. They can work on their staffing for lunch hour. Maybe add one waitress to cover lunch time.

    Grunions has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the South Bay. The hot wings are legit some…read moreof the best around, and the beer selection is always on point. Honestly, everything on the menu hits , you really can't go wrong. A huge shoutout to Kelsey and Marissa, two of the funniest, friendliest servers you'll ever meet. They always bring great energy and make the experience even better. If you're looking for a place to catch football on Sundays, this is the place. Just a heads-up: get there early if you want a good seat, it fills up fast, and for good reason. Awesome food, great drinks, and even better people. Highly recommend!

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    TV's viewable from every table

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    The Strand House - Exterior

    The Strand House

    4.1(2.8k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    My sister and I just had lunch at The Strand House to celebrate her 50th birthday and wow, what a…read moremeal! Possibly the best crab cakes of our entire lives and the yellowtail crudo was the definition of a balanced and rich appetizer. Seriously, this is in our top 10 meals (maybe top 5) of all time. We had an incredible server in John. He was the perfect balance of attentiveness (yet not overbearing), knowledgeable, professional, yet he still made us feel like we were having a relaxed hangout out in his house as his friends. I've been a bartender at various bars and restaurants for the past 20 years and I gotta say that it was an honor to be helped by that caliber of a server. I also told him that I didn't love mushrooms so he had our entrée, which had mushrooms, split and my sister's half had mushrooms but mine didn't. Just incredible We couldn't recommend this restaurant any more highly. Do yourself a favor and stop by The Strand House for a meal, you'll thank me later.

    Location and Atmosphere is Top Notch! The beach front vibe does not get any better. The downstairs…read moreget a view of the ocean and the pier, but not a full view of the sunset. The place is packed, even on a Tuesday. But our server was amazing and on point. She was able to deliver an excellent service. Food is great. The Lamb Chops was perfectly grilled, flavorful, moist and tender. Definitely the best Lamb Chops I've had. The brussel and bacon is a must. Price is above average, but considering the location its still a steal. Parking is a problem, metered or the lot. Best to take Uber/Lyft.

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    The Hangar Inn - Best Denver omelette!

    The Hangar Inn

    4.2(285 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I have driven by the Hangar Inn for many years, and have been there a couple of times for drinks,…read morebut have never tried their food. It is excellent! The first time I got their philly cheesesteak which was good. But what I really liked was their cheeseburger sliders. They cost around $10 for three and were delicious. I might have to try some other stuff, but I will probably get some of those sliders first!

    My son is a huge Green Bay Packers fan so when we were making plans to watch the game, he choose to…read morecome to "The Hanger". When we pulled up, the parking lot in front of the bar was packed with people [the Rams had just finished their game]. We sat outside and ordered the Loaded fries and a couple of beers. The fries were very good and was their Pizza Parlor ale. It was a cold night and eventually we worked our way inside where a very nice couple allowed us to share their table. Inside the vibe was even better as the game progressed. This is undoubtedly a Packers bar but there were were a couple of Bears fans. Even through the game was between the Packers and the Bears, one of the oldest rivalries in football, everyone behaved very well. Some ribbing but respectful and fun. When the Bears came back and won, there were no mean or bad behavior. We also ordered a veggie tray and shared a Philly cheesesteak. Everything was really good and the service was excellent.

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    Breakfast sandwich!! Gots to try it

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