The restaurant is such a cute vibe. Staff was very welcoming specially Briana the manager. She saw we were waiting so long to be sat since they were behind on reservation and was such a gem. She came out and gave us some Prosecco to sip on while we waited for our table to be ready. That just started what was a not great experience and completely turned it around. Some of my favorite items were the ceviche and steak frites. The Hugo Spritz was definitely a must have! read more

​If you spent any time in Manhattan Beach in the '90s, you can't walk in here without instantly reminiscing about our old favorite spot, H20, which used to be in this exact space. ​Great White makes fantastic use of the location. We stopped in for dinner and had an incredible meal--the steak frites was cooked to perfection and paired amazingly well with an outstanding Chardonnay. A special shoutout to our waitress, Gabrielle, who was attentive, warm, and made the whole night seamless. ​A few practical tips for planning your visit: ​The crowd: It's definitely a hot spot and gets very packed/busy until around 8:00 PM before tapering off slightly. ​Timing: Kitchen last call is at 9:30 PM, with closing around 11:00 PM. ​Great food, wonderful wine, top-tier service, and a fun dash of local nostalgia. Highly recommend! read more

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Perfect Brunch Scene. I'll always recommend Great White when someone asks to get breakfast/lunch. It's adorable, the food is always a hit, & the drinks are great. Our waiter, Errardo, was the best. He never made us feel rushed or a bother when we had questions regarding the menu. He was super quick & accommodating. The Smoked Salmon Plate is one of my favorite breakfasts to order. It's so well balanced either way eggs, salmon, flax seed crispy bread, greens, & more. Healthy + Delish. The Shrimp Pasta is superb. If you are more on the hungry side, I'd recommend this! It does not have that seafoody taste that can ruin a pasta dish. The banana bread is not my favorite. It is dry & comes topped with a ball of butter. I think vanilla ice cream would make a great replacement for the butter to moisten things up. The Fish Tacos are pretty good but the portion is small! The margarita pizza comes exactly how you'd expect: simple and tasty. This is how a marg pizza SHOULD be!!! The Iced Shaken Espresso is my favorite coffee to order. It tastes nice & strong with a perfect hint of vanilla sweetness. read more

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Love the ambiance, Wednesday am it wasn't busy at all, great CS, loved the fact they gave me honey ($1 charge for the Honey???) for my coffee on the side, that way I can add as much as I want!!! We ordered Avacado Toast and Banana Bread. Kayla our Server is so sweet, attentive. Banana Bread was good, Avocado Toast was Excellent BTW. Coffee was Excellent as well! Just don't understand extra charges for Honey and Vanilla for the Latte? read more

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Great place for breakfast or brunch. The service was fast and staff were friendly. I love the aesthetic of the place and how it's half indoor and outdoor seating. There's lots for parking or street parking which can be a challenge. I would come back again though. read more

Great White - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is such a great addition to DT MB very well run ...staff is amazing and couldn't do enough for us . Always ready to serve with pride. The ambiance feels like a Greek island or an island with fresh breeze we sat on patio and it was not as loud as inside. The food was fresh and they partner with lots of farms for the best produce on the market place . We ordered the best dishes which were Brussels sprouts , stuffed chicken wings , ceviche with yellow tail , I loved salad greens that were all beautiful and colorful.. the pizza and burger's the burrito and avocado toast all out standing ! Go and enjoy it's packed because it's got a great bar and great drinks . Just opened so get in and enjoy read more

Great White - Ceviche yummy - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

One of the most beautiful, aesthetic, and lovely places to have breakfast or lunch. The seating was so comfortable, near the beach, next to tons of parking, and easy access. The service was exceptional. The staff were so kind, attentive and professional. The food and beverages were ok. The breakfast burrito had great taste--a little on the mushy side for me, and the cappuccino tasted a bit burnt and was lukewarm to almost cold. I know this is probably really random, but their water is Devine! You can tell they have a fancy water machine and it honestly was the best part of the food/beverage experience for me, aside from the awesome atmosphere. I would definitely say the vibe here makes the experience worth it! Enjoy!! read more

Great White - Cappuccino - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Each time I drove past this place, it was crowded. I was unsure of what restaurant it was because you can't see the name when traveling on Manhattan Beach Blvd. After doing some research, I made a reservation for Friday. The service was great! Amber gave great recommendations! We ordered the bolognese (forgot to take a pic) it was delicious! The salmon curry had really good flavor, but too many vegetables for me. Overall, it was a cute restaurant with a nice vibe read more

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nope. this is not it. i had such high hopes for great white bc i heard great reviews from their locations. wanted to come during their grand opening wknd, but they did not open up for any reservations, only walk ins. i booked for a reservation for tues. patio. as we asked ahead of time if they were dog friendly. i mean its MB, esp dtmb. mostly everything is dog friendly. the seating inside looks more relaxed and comfy. the patio!!! the seating is so packed , like if you arent SKINNY, its a but hard to navigate around. service was horrible. we waited about 20-25m to even get acknowledged. bc of that, we decided to skip on drinks and apps. oh and btw, the food came within minutes!! our orders felt like they were sitting under a food lamp. we asked for water, it didnt come back til we were ready to go. as my s/o was finishing his bite of pasta, the waiter's assistant came and asked if he can take the plates away!?!!? are you joking, can you not see that he still was eating?? nope nope and nope. i wanted to leave asap. as soon as the waiter came back , asked for a box and the check. i wanted to give my feedback to the MOD, which i think was brianna, she also seemed brand new to being a manager. they all need to work the service and logistics out bc this restaurant is gorgeous and has the potential. also, dog friendly ATM, but prolly will change to a no soon, per MOD. read more

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I stopped by Great White Manhattan Beach hoping to get a table, and unfortunately the experience at the front desk was enough to make me leave before even having the chance to dine. The girl working the host stand was incredibly snooty and dismissive. She told me the waitlist was closed and that I probably wouldn't get a table anyway. I understand restaurants get busy, but there's absolutely a way to communicate that without making someone feel like they're inconveniencing you by walking in. A simple "We're currently at capacity, but you're welcome to check back later" would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the attitude was basically, don't bother. If this is the first impression you're giving guests, it's not a great one. I'll spend my money somewhere that actually seems happy to have customers. read more

Nice seating, outdoor area, a little slow on the seating as there is always a line out the door with lots of empty seating. The food is not great for the prices. It's essentially an overpriced dinner with fancy stuff on the walls. read more

Great White - $16 for 2 eggs and a slice of bread. - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I had already heard mixed reviews about Great White but went because a friend really wanted to try it. The ambience is nice and it's a great indoor/outdoor space. If you are sitting near the exterior edge of the restaurant during the day, be forewarned that the sun may shift and get very hot. We saw several tables move. I had low expectations for the food and it proved to be true. I will say the fish tacos were good, breakfast burrito was okay, the fries were just short bits, and the Dover sole was horrible. What was more disappointing was the service. They were quick to try to clear our plates and bring the check because they clearly wanted the table. When we were finally ready to pay, it took forever to get a server to help us. We flagged down multiple other servers and I even went to the hostess who promptly told me that we pay at the table and she will send our server over, which she didn't. Needless to say, it's just another chain restaurant that is more of a scene. read more

What a wonderful experience! As we were approaching, the first thing I noticed was how beautiful and aesthetically pleasing this place is. As we got closer, we could see that it was busy. It was around 10:30am. My husband insisted that we check it out and see if we could be seated. Thankfully there was seating available. Our server (Gerardo) was very pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious! We tried the breakfast burrito w/avocado and the hotcakes. Cant wait to try the rest of their menu. read more

Great White - Hotcakes - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

First time here at Great White after seeing it busy many times when getting ice cream around the corner. We set a reservation for 7:15 about 2 weeks in advance. Got seated a few min after waiting. Our server Alexis was great. He got us waters quickly and the food came out so fast! We got the panzanella, shrimp pasta, and mushroom truffle pizza. Panzanella was 10/10. Will definitely be coming back. The ambiance is fun and chic, too. The interior design is beautiful and it's always so lively. We ate so fast we didn't get a pre-eat pic lol. read more

Great White - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This review is based on one visit. Ambiance: 5/5 - open, airy and chic. Service: 2/5 - server brought water for guests around me who came after me, but I was sitting there waiting a long time just to get a glass of water. I had to get up chase her down and ask her if I could have some water. She said she forgot. Food: 5/5 - the fish tacos, although the plate only comes with 2 small tacos, it was delicious. Value: 2/5 - two small fish tacos with avocado (+$4) is pretty hefty...to walk out hungry. No beans, rice or any substantial sides to count for anything. They have the perfect ambulance to deliver an amazing experience in food, just not there yet. read more

Super disappointing. We went there for dinner. Server took 15mins just to bring water. Took another 15 to take our drink orders, which then took another 20mins to bring. Our drinks sat empty until we were almost done with dinner. The menu is just odd. It a breakfast/lunch menu that they try and extend to dinner. The chicken kebab was good, but not want I wanted nor expected to be ordering at a $40+/person dinner spot. read more

Nice place and Dog Friendly. Service was okay. Breakfast Burrito ($18) is pretty small for the price and it doesn't come with any sides. Coconut Cold Brew ($8) is nothing special. read more

Great White - Coconut Cold Brew - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Items purchased: avocado toast, Blue smoothie Bowl $39.00 Food: B, Food was Fair and came out the kitchen in a timely manner. Service: A, Hostess and Waitress greeted us and were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Value: B, Pricing was high,$18 for bread and avocado mash with no side. Ambiance: B, Loud music and Patrons interaction makes the place very noisy. read more

Dinner was delicious!! We had the ceviche to start--maybe the best ceviche I've had! Then we shared the chicken kabob and one of the pastas. Excellent. Look forward to going back! read more

Why is this place crowded? The hostess made me feel bad for checking in. The food was horrible. Everything we ordered was just bad. Service was sub par. We waited 15 minutes for our server to take our order. I think people are excited about a new dining option in MB and it's semi-outdoors. I've attached a photo of my $50 10 oz steak. So much fat and it came out cold with way too much salt. I couldn't eat it. read more

Great White - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Dover sole and mushroom pizza was perfect! Atmosphere and service also great! Highly recommend great white! Always yummy! Thank you! read more

Great White - Dover sole and mushroom pizza was perfect! Atmosphere and service also very good! Highly recommend great white! Always yummy! - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I was really looking forward to trying the steak here with my mom, but unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We did not have a reservation, so we provided our phone number to be added to the waitlist. When I gave the hostess my number, I specifically asked how long the wait would be, and she informed me it would be "about an hour." After waiting for the full hour, I went back to check on the status of our table. The hostess explained that the table was not ready, at which point the manager, Brianna, who was standing next to her, interrupted the conversation with a very annoyed and condescending attitude. She said, "You know we don't take walk-ins unless a reservation gets cancelled, and since nothing has been cancelled, we can't take you." I was taken aback by her tone and asked, "Why are you being rude to me?" Instead of trying to de-escalate the situation or explain the policy respectfully, she became even more defensive and continued speaking to me in a rude and dismissive manner. When I asked to speak with a manager, she snapped back that she was the manager. This was a very unpleasant and disappointing experience. You go to a restaurant hoping to enjoy a nice evening with your loved ones, not to be treated disrespectfully or spoken to in a condescending manner by management. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant, especially if you are looking to have a pleasant and stress-free night out. read more

A really beautiful environment. Great styling and ambiance. The food was outstanding and the service was very nice as well. Not sure what all the whining is for, but this place is fabulous. The breakfast burrito and the pancakes were stellar. Had a nice birthday breakfast this morning. Feels like you're on vacation the minute you step inside. read more

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We had another wonderful experience at Great White in Manhattan Beach--consistently good food and service, every time. Our server, Alexis, was fantastic: warm, attentive, and made us feel truly taken care of from the moment we sat down. I ordered the shrimp pasta, it was absolutely delicious. I love their pizzas and salads. Great White continues to be one of our go-to spots in Manhattan Beach. If you're looking for consistently great food and great service, this the place. read more

Did not live up to the hype. Food was lacking an ingredient, a flavor, something. Our server love bombed us then never returned after we got our main courses. Gorgeous esthetic though, but good service & taste is more important. read more

Had to dinner here with the family. Our drinks were very late because they said the bar was backed up. The service wasn't great. For food I had the ceviche and it was so delicious, definitely recommend! I also had the truffle mushroom pizza and it was solid. The kids had pizza and they loved it. The bar menu is t vast and wish they offered more. Also our server wasn't great. But want to try their brunch maybe next time. Still undecided read more

The food was excellent, service even better and the ambiance to top it off! I got the sole and LOVED it, the ceviche is amazing too. The best matcha I've ever had and love that they show where they source their milks and teas and meats from. Everyone should do that so we know our money is well spent on high quality. read more

We had really amazing service Edgar was such a great person and we can't thank him enough for showing us a wonderful time

In severe need on customer service training starting with the "manager," BRIANA. Food overly charged for portion and taste. read more

Poor at best... 3 servers in the first 20+ minutes and that was just to get water. Seated behind a beam which could have made us easy to forget. Guests seated after us received food before we ordered. Fish tacos- what fish- fishy tiniest piece of fish- plenty of sour cabbage- avocado extra! No sides at all So don't go in hungry.... Husband's breakfast was much better Great White Breakie. We ended up sharing his.... Stylee interior and exterior with a busy vibe. read more

Great location but Food was a real disappointment , fish tacos were served with small sliver of fish weak at best..... Service was hilarious , three different waiters to get us water and an ice tea..... wont go back ! read more

Had an amazing experience at Great White! The menu offers a great selection, and everything we ordered was delicious. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was bright and inviting, creating a perfect setting to enjoy a meal with friends and family. Definitely one of my favorite spots, and I'll be back soon. read more

Not the best for a drink and app I think stick to their breakfast and lunch. Dinner time just wasn't a vibe

So happy there's one in Manhattan beach now, no longer have to drive to Venice. Our servicer Alexis was very kind and attentive. My fav is is the tostadas and the steak. read more

Great ambiance, average customer service. Food, ok. A side salad is literally a few lettuce leaves. All right, but charging for cream for your tea? $1, and syrup (not even honey) for your tea? C'mon.... read more

I'm a Manhattan Beach local and have been wanting to check this place out since I first saw it being built. It did not disappoint! Beautiful ambiance, dog friendly, delicious food, and the best service. Kate took amazing care of us. She was very attentive and on top of everything and so incredibly sweet. Can't wait to come back! read more

Horrible service! We waited for 1 hr while we were told the wait time is only 30 minutes. After we sat the lady at the front asked my 5 year old if he wanted some crayons and he said yes. Well the crayons never came and my son was asking for them the whole time! Then after 15 minutes someone finally showed up to get our order , we ordered a breakfast burrito and a chicken sandwich and an order of fries. The fries were $8! After another almost 30 minutes our food finally came! The tiniest breakfast burrito I've ever seen. We finished our food and no one showed up to ask if we wanted anything else or we needed the check. My husband and son left because my son could no longer wait. I sat there for another 15 minutes until I asked a server to please give me my check. He did , he was not our server though.... The total came to $100!! Never going back! read more

At the time of this review, Great White in MB has only been open for about a week. We came in on probably their second ever Sunday brunch. The wait wasn't that long for two, which was nice. There were people trying to cut the line, and almost got away with it a couple times too, so I think figuring out the line situation would be a smart path moving forward. As for the service, it was fine, but I can tell that the servers don't really look out for each other yet. The chemistry of the staff wasn't really there yet. The food was good, but came out at the same exact time as our drinks, which was a bummer. I normally like to have at least 2 cups of black coffee before I have breakfast, but the coffee hit the table, probably five seconds before the food. And there was also no silverware for our food, so we just had to sit there and watch our eggs die for a couple of minutes before they finally brought the silverware out. I think this place has great potential, it's in a great location, and the eggs are great. They just need to work out those kinks still. Get some more silverware, have more fresh coffee ready at all times, don't forget the two minute two bite rule for the servers, and maybe overstaff on days where you expect business to be booming, like on a Sunday Brunch. We'll give Great White another chance probably in about a month or two when they figured more things out. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, decor and food presentation. Service took a little longer but it was Sunday during breakfast/ brunch time so to be expected. The breakfast burrito was pretty good and my family loved the hot cakes (super thick pancakes). The chai latte was not to my liking but I'm sure others would still like it. Be prepared for Manhattan beach prices for everything. We will definitely come again and I'm interested in trying their pizzas. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! I haven't had any cocktails yet but heard they're delicious as well. I have tried the harvest bowl (pictured) and one of the salads I forget the name (pictured) and the chicken wings (not picture because they were so good I finished before I got a pic. Def an upgrade for the South Bay! Happy to have you Great White! read more

Great White - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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