My guest and I we're in the area amidst this gorgeous weather and decided on something light and delicious if it all possible. Luckily for us, we stumbled upon Fete Bistro by Slay and thanks to server Keaton we were in luck. She went ahead and recommended what we both agreed so far was the 2nd best Caesar salad in LA so far this year. And given the sheer number of locations that both he and I have frequented, that's saying something. You already know what's coming next: CSA for customer service All-Star of this experience no doubt was Keaton-(pitured). What a great bundle of energy and personality! Thanks for the recommendation Keaton! read more

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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 read more

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We came for DineLA and had a great experience. Price was reasonable and the menu options were good. We had French onion soup, steak frites, panko crusted sole, chocolate cake, and lemon olive oil cake. Everything tasted great, and I especially loved the fish. Drinks were good too. Service was pretty good and food came out quickly. read more

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First time and I generally like the other Slay restaurants This was not good - salad was the highlight - fried green tomatoes were tasteless and watery - my back grilled cheese sandwich was a hot mess couldn't figure out how to eat it my bad for ordering it - my wife's chicken was more like a schnitzel and very dry - sons lamb shank was more like a mutton - maybe we ordered the wrong things - after being in Paris recently this did not feel like a French bistro - disappointing won't go back read more

Went to Fete Bistro for a birthday dinner celebration. Seated at a table next to the window. Ambiance- pleasant, although the music was very loud and I couldn't hear my dinner conversation. Appetizers - dip trio with pita And the baguette. Good but expensive. Steak sandwich- I asked for steak to be prepared medium and the steak was presented overcooked, then there was melted havarti cheese on top of the steak! My family enjoyed the steak frites and their steaks were prepared perfectly. The best was the fries. Steak brochette - the birthday boy enjoyed it, can't complain. I need to return and order different entrees. read more

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I really loved this place. Most unique little place in Manhattan Beach. Intimate, cozy, sexy, charming. Decor and ambiance is on point. Delicious food. Good service. read more

As always. Good service, good vibe and good food!! I always enjoy visiting the spot and chatting with the bartenders when it's not busy. read more

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I am not a sandwich person, but I am still thinking about the steak sandwich I had here. It was so full of flavor! My friend had the pork chop and she was thrilled, too! Service was absolutely stellar. I can't wait to go back. read more

*****The best pancake I've ever had in my entire life!!! There, I said it. Fete is a quaint, wonderful bistro off Manhattan Beach in the very heart of downtown. The staff were wonderful, attentive and sincere. And the food was absolutely spectacular. The place runs like a Swiss watch, as though effortless; a sign of very attentive management and/or owner. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for its' brunch offerings. (I apologize profusely for neglecting to take a picture of the pancake whose decadence will now only visit me in my dreams once I depart California). Until next time......Ciao Bella. read more

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This is my first time trying a restaurant by Slay and it was OK. Kiwi margarita: was meh. House bread and butter: not complementary. for eight dollars I'm expecting amazing spot on baguette. The butter was very good, but I've had better bread that was free. Frisée salad; the dressing was very good but the salad was overdressed which wilted the greens Branzino: the best dish that we ordered. The sauce and the sautéed fennel were so good. Slay steak sandwich: I really enjoyed this dish because of the sauce. The sauce was like a reduced French onion soup packed with flavor.. Steak and eggs; the dish was good, but nothing special. read more

My husband and I recently went to Fete and were blown away. We've been to all of the Slay restaurants and this is by far our favorite. Our server was attentive and the food was really good. We started with the fresh baked bread and French onion soup - both very good. The bread was hot, crispy but soft on the inside. For our mains we had the branzino and lamb shank. The branzino was one of the best I've had in the South Bay. The sauce and spinach that came with it - chefs kiss. We had the crème brûlée for dessert which was good but not super special. Over all ambiance is really fun and I can't wait to go back when the weather is warmer and windows are open. The bar looks really fun to sit at too. We'll definitely be back! read more

The atmosphere is predictably noisy and a bit frenetic. The service was very good. Cocktails were very good. The appetizers (baguette, fried green tomatoes) and main courses were delicious. Husband said the onion soup was one of the best ever. The branzino was really excellent and the steak frites was very good. The jidori chicken was good, not great. The real disappointment was the desserts. Only 3 choices, of which we had 2. One was really terrible. Not just so so, but truly bad (plum peach upside down cake). Sooooo dense, little favor except the way over-cinnamoned sauce. Had I not been someone's guest I would have sent it back. The other was a chocolate lava cake. It's a boring choice but at least it can be delicious. This one was mediocre at best. Virtually no "lava" and uninspired flavor. Again, it would have been sent back if we weren't guests. If you're not a dessert person then this is a nice place for delicious food, but for this kind of restaurant (upscale, French influence) the sweets should be excellent to merit a great rating. read more

Love the ambiance and decor. Kirt our waiter was super nice, attentive and very informative. Irene our Mixologists made one of the best manhattans I've had in a long time. Service, food and cocktails/wine were superb. Love the new Slay concept. We will definitely be back! read more

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We had passed by Fête a few weeks earlier, and were intrigued by their menu creative bistro offerings, and inviting interior. I made a reservation for Saturday, and we had a wonderful experience at Fête. Starting with their excellent, polite and staff. We were recovering from a recent death of my wife's Mom, as well as medical and surgical issues. I couldn't find an appropriate category like "special occasion" or celebration, so I wrote a comment of how we were looking forward to dining there. To our pleasant surprise, the hostess Abby, warmly greeted us and gave their appreciation for the note. We were given a choice of nice tables, and we opted for a quieter one which was cozy. Our server Ken, was a gem ~ welcoming, making great recommendations for drinks and dining options. Matt was very nice also. We started with two terrific Knob Creek rye Manhattans which were perfect. Appetizers included the best Dolmades we've had in a long time with a delicious lamb and rice filling and nice fresh grape leaves not overcooked, but a perfect texture. Deviled eggs had delicious ham. Prior to ordering our main courses, Marilyn the manager came by to check in on us, and made a fabulous recommendation to accompany the Faroe Island salmon, and I ordered the Orange duck confit with delicious tiny thumbellina carrots. We had nice conversations with Ken and Marilyn, and watched as Abby meticulously set up other tables. For dessert, Marilyn treated us to a scrumptious strawberry and rhubarb tart with vanilla bean ice cream. You could really taste the terrific rhubarb. This was a perfect, relaxing evening which we really needed for ourselves. We cannot wait to return to Fête for another terrific dining experience! We also look forward to trying other Slay restaurants in the future. read more

The fish & lamb we ordered were so scrumptious. We just stumbled on this restaurant because there was no seating at their sister restaurant next door. The owner came by to say hello, which is always a welcoming feeling when that happens because it feels more personable. The restaurant was decorated so cute for the holidays & felt so cozy inside. The server was very friendly and they seated us right away, which was nice. read more

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Went to "fete bistro" for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered the mussels and fries. Was delicious! Waiter Justin was very friendly and very attentive to the tables he was in charge off. Highly recommended read more

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Tonight's meal was a French inspired restaurant located in manhattan beach. Tucked to the side of the restaurant is a black curtain is a "speak easy" which I have experienced with some friends a month prior to tonight's meal, fun hang out, good drinks, interesting crowd. The dinner - nice. The desserts & cocktails - fantastic. Service - good. Environment/ decor - pleasant The music - loud and on the verge of obnoxious. (Before you make judgment, I'm in my 40's and really enjoy a good music level that fits the environment, but also wanted to have a pleasant dinner conversation and not just sit there and eat. I understand there is a fine line in what is the right volume, my advice. Read the room...) Our party was literally the only people in the dining room and we politely asked to turn down the music just a little bit so that we could have a conversation around the table. They were really nice and lowered the volume, which made the meal very pleasant. Unfortunately someone kept turn it up which just ruined the experience, after having to ask again we just gave up and finished our meal and left. Sad. The French inspired dishes were well made, cooked and plated very well... everything tasted fine. Less impressed with the deviled eggs, bread was d'lish, pate was good (from what I was told, I did not indulge) scallops were very nice (that's what I had) the server kept pushing for us to add an additional scallop, two of us who ordered the dish politely declined but there was definitely a harder push for us to say yes... again- no thank you. The other two patrons enjoyed the duck, they said it was cooked very well and was tasty. Last patron had the croquet madame and said it was fine. By far my favorite course was the desserts and if that is all I ate that night would have been the best part of the experience. There were three option's, a crème brûlée, apple and blueberry tart and the last dish I won't even embarrass myself and try to type it out, was d'lish!!! We ordered one of each! Yes, do it! All in all a nice evening among family and friends, probably not an establishment I would make a return visit but happy to have tried this restaurant at least once. I have experienced other Slay Properties and have alway been delighted by the service and meals. I would definitely frequent them over tonights choice. Are you looking to try something new? I say give it a try, you'll have an enjoyable meal - as long as the music isn't like walking into a vegas casino bar. read more

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TRY THIS RESTAURANT!!!! This is my favorite of all the SLAY restaurants in Manhattan Beach/Hermosa. The menu is French, but innovative and incorporates Mediterranean style flavors, which really complement one another. The chevre cheese was amazing (just asked for more crostini the minute they put it down).. The duck à l'orange is also incredible. Tonight I had the special which was a "Blue Nose" (whatever that is) fish- and it was so tasty that I didn't even ask for extra sauce-which is usually my go-to. I really love that the mashed potatoes were wrapped in thinly sliced pieces of squash. Very complementary, especially since I don't like potatoes. The crème brûlée was a great finish. YUMMY. read more

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The service and ambiance were good, but the escargot lacked flavor and the duck was overwhelmed by an overly orangey sauce. read more

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Said the happy hour was 6-9 then when seated said the happy hour was only at the bar... though I could literally reach and touch the bar. When I brought this off it was scoffed at and ignored. Not to mention the happy hour was advertised on the menu. Found the waiter to be rather rude after that and I am not one to complain about service I am aware how hard it is to be a server but also working in the customer service industry the remarks and mannerisms were unnecessary. Food was above average! But a little overpriced... read more

Dined at Fete recently. We started with the French onion soup & hummus. The French onion & hummus was delicious. I recommend ordering the hummus with cauliflower and onions (for an added cost). The pita to eat the hummus with is another additional cost, which was interesting. The pita was good however I think it should already come with the hummus. I had the duck- the serving size isn't huge. But the flavors were great. My fiancé got the salmon, and I'm usually not a fan of salmon to begin with and I thought it was good! However the fries could've been crisper. The ambiance was really cool too! read more

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We came with a family of 4, we had a 5.5 months old baby and for some reason they decided to put us outside while they had a table inside. Waiter hasn't came to us at any point we always waited for him and called him, while just keep in mind stay outside of the place. I had to change the diaper, and in both bathrooms they didn't have a changing tables, so family dining is out. Food was pretty good, but had a feeling the on the way multiple time we had been forgotten. read more

Fete's new weekend brunch is superb. I had the vegetable scramble with a side of bacon. Both were cooked perfectly. My wife had the French toast, which was also excellent. Make sure you get their fresh baguette also. Great ambience and location. Highly recommend. read more

Fete's food was excellent and the ambiance was upbeat. Great appetizers and entrees, however the service was very slow. So slow that our desserts were comped. I'd definitely go there again and hope for much better service. read more

Delicious food and the ambience is amazing. Got seated very quick and the staff is very accommodating. The food arrived and it was so good. read more

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Thank you Slay once again! Kurt is incredible! Thank you for a wonderful evening! Love and recommend! read more

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Fabulous food and service! Distinctive atmosphere, and a wonderful new addition to Manhattan Beach. Another great restaurant by David Slay. read more

Great ambiance, decent traditional french menu, decent service, great food, mediocre value. Come here for a celebration or a bougie night out in MB. read more

A French restaurant with no sauce. The food took forever. The crab claws were frozen/thawed and watery with no flavor....expensive as well. The ruby red trout with no sauce had a little paprika sprinkled on it to make you believe the chef cared. The chef doesn't care. The food is uninspired. The acoustics were crazy. A cacophony blares through the dining room, goosed along by 1980's disco music. Given its price, this restaurant maybe the worst value I have ever experienced while dining. read more

I highly recommend Fete Bistro! Amazing menu with farm fresh ingredients. So many restaurants start off great then lose quality. Chef David goes the extra mile making sure each dish is prepared to perfection and personally greets diners. Definitely a regular on our rotation. Amazing wines and craft cocktails as well! read more

Fabulous We had everything on the Menu and they were all over the top Great Best new restaurant The restaurant is beautiful, The Staff was great All around it was Terrific. read more

Good, not great. I love French food and this didn't quite hit the spot. Considering the location in manhattan beach, I'd expect far higher quality seafood as well. (Muscles and escargot in particular). And would have hoped for crepes on the dessert menu. read more

Our New favorite restaurant!!! I got the steak 10/10 and my husband got the lamb shank and absolutely loved it! The ambience and service is great. They have a great cocktail menu and wine list. I would highly recommend to anyone and I am for sure coming back! read more

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was do much fun! come here of you want to had a good time. Had an espresso martini with Josh. Was delicious and great service, I will definitely be back!​ read more

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Fantastic food. Awesome service Great ambiance. Best place in MB Will definitely go back read more

Love this place! I have had the pleasure of meeting Sue, our server, twice and she is a doll! The lamb shank is amazing. Oysters were so fresh and the fries are the best I've ever had. The mussels were so good. I need to come back for the French onion soup. read more

I was there on Sunday, and it was super busy. I had the filet! It was so good, one of the best that I have had in a long time. The hummus and grape leaves were amazing as well, very authentic flavors . The restaurant's ambiance was warm and inviting. I'll definitely be coming back soon again . read more

Went for a friend's birthday. Great appetizers, drinks, and ambiance! Sue was an amazing waitress.

Reservation at 8pm, seated at 9pm... they picked up a round of drinks at the bar as well cooled our heels... Seated at 9pm, ordered at 9:15, food arrives at 10pm... Sea Bream: Not bad Shrimp Kabob: Mediocre Lamb: Don't believe the hype... Salmon: OK Appetizers: Much much better than entrees - served cold - so no wait. The kitchen seemed understaffed... food took forever and the chef (or who I think was the chef) spent a lot of time walking around the restaurant... as opposed to in the kitchen. Prices: Premium Service: Good - aside from the kitchen Ambiance: LOUD... the entire wall to the outside is open and yet everyone is screaming to be heard over the din and music... no sound insulation. Deafening... I don't think I'll revisit until they find their footing. read more

Food was good but not outstanding for The price. For 3 people over 400 with the tip. We were celebrating a birthday and they do not comp a dessert just the candle? The lamb shank was served Luke warm? Don't know if we will go back. Not worth the money plus they are cashless. Cash is king so they turn people away that don't use credit cards? read more