Once again Josh and all the crew at Manhattan meats have gone above and beyond! Bacon burgers,…read moretritip, kabobs, flanks steak, are on point! Give these guys a try. The respect the product, but they respect you more as a customer and community! God bless Manhattan Meats!

Tomahawk Steak for my Grandsons Birthday. Steven was the…read morebest, very cordial and accommodating. Haven't been in the market for a number of years but love the remodel.

If you love great meat, a seriously good burger and a gourmet market you can easily get lost in,…read moreThe Butchery in Manhattan Beach needs to be on your South Bay food list. The Butchery is part premium butcher shop, part gourmet market and part "I only came in for one thing and somehow bought dinner for the weekend." The meat cases are filled with gorgeous steaks, chops, roasts, sausages and beautifully marbled cuts that will make you immediately reconsider whatever you were planning to cook for dinner. And you can tell that quality is the whole point here. The cuts are beautiful, the selection is impressive, and the people behind the counter actually know their meat. This is definitely not a grab-a-random-steak-and-hope-for-the-best situation. Then there's the gourmet market. This is where things get dangerous. Specialty foods, cheeses, sauces, seasonings, pantry finds and all kinds of gourmet goodies you didn't know you needed until approximately three seconds after seeing them. The quality of the beef makes all the difference. It's incredibly flavorful with those crispy, caramelized smashed edges, then topped with perfectly melted white American cheese and garlic aioli. So yes, go to The Butchery in Manhattan Beach for the premium meats and gorgeous steaks. Go for the gourmet market and all the things you didn't know you needed.

Usually I buy my meats from grocery stores-- whether it's 99 Ranch, Heart, Lazy Acres, Sprouts,…read moreTokyo Central, Ralphs, Walmart-- I've been to them all! When the Butchery opened up a couple of years ago, I was curious. It took about 6 months after opening for me to step in. At first impression, I thought the store to be clean, organized, and just gives you the confidence that you're about to get some of the freshest, cleanest, and most high quality meats out there. I didn't buy anything though, instead, I ordered The Butchery Burger with a side of fries to go. In a world that is consumed by smashed burgers, the Butchery Burger is a restaurant quality burger, with a nice thick juicy patty. The burger bun was soft, pillowy, and sweet-- paired with some fresh arugula and tomatoes to cut the richness of that juicy beef patty. The burger comes with a side of beef tallow fries. Speaking of fries-- those beef tallow fries are some of the best I've ever had. Have you ever had a McDonald fry, where the end is a cubed, stubby nubbin. The texture is super crunchy, shatter-crisp, and golden brown. Now imagine that -- but instead of just the end piece, but rather a whole fry-- every single fry. It's salty, crispy, deliciousness with the warm buttery smell of beef tallow. Mmmm... simple perfection! ** Note, I'm sure these are likely one of the most unhealthy fries, but we all have to treat ourselves some time!*** All that on just the Butchery Burger and its fries. It was so good, I had to go back for more-- my 2nd time around, I got the smashed burger. The smashed burger was just as delicious as the Butchery Burger-- just very different. Since the burger came with grilled onions w/ cheese and a nice thick spread of garlic aioli, make sure to add pickles to your pickle to cut through some of that richness and decadence. Upon first bite, it didn't occur to me that the spread was garlic aioli; I actually thought it was a ton of mayo. But it had a garlic and oniony flavor with a bit of sweetness that left me confused and perplexed. I had to keep going back for more. Besides the smash burger, I also grabbed some frozen oxtail and some Argentine shrimp. everything looked super fresh and I can't wait to cook them up! The Butchery is definitely worth a trip-- even if you're not coming for the meat, check it out for the hot foods-- w/ the burgers and fries being the first item to try. You won't regret it!

Love love love every bite and sip that we had at this place. Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it?…read moreYes. Banhattan - yummy manhattan (strong) with a sweet hint of banana. I only needed this one drink at lunch. Oysters from Baja - so good and fresh Koishi... rice. Tasty and hard to describe how delicious this was and unique. Soft shell crab with Singaporean noodles - spicy and delicious. This was a seasonal special. Key lime dessert - a must for everyone no matter if you are stuffed. This dessert topped off a wonderful meal and was worth every penny. Hands down, best dessert that I've eaten in a long time. Overall, this place is top notch and I will come again when I'm back in town and bring friends.

Great service. Cocktail was refreshing and yummy. Appetizers: pan seared scallops and chilled soba…read morenoodles were mouthwatering. BF luvd his Koshihkari rice dish with shrimp, blue crab and uni. So why only four stars?? My Chilean sea bass was overcooked: dry and not tender. The sauce and veggies saved the dish. But it would've been stellar if the sea bass was perfectly cooked. Gave this note to our server to pass along to the kitchen. Server comped us a free dessert. FWD: Fish should not be a miss for a seafood restaurant, especially when Chilean sea bass is a pretty forgiving fish to cook. Maybe it was one off???

Huge, super sized location with a large bakery section that greets you as you enter. Service here…read moreis friendly and attentive. It has lots of nice gift options, though pricey. Some higher prices are justified, like the fancy candle from here that was gifted to me. The orange scent is strong and natural. I believe the spirits section has its own bar. Their fresh baked cookies are popular and always warm. I got one of each. Both are very big. If you're a fan of very underbaked cookies with a lot (too much IMO) chocolate, you'll like Bristol Farms'. At $4 each, that's a good deal. *Brown Butter Milk Belgian Chocolate Chunk - the brown butter flavor was great. The cookie tasted better on the day bought. *Belgian Dark Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt - tasted better the next day. Their floral section has some reasonably priced options as well. I don't shop here regularly, just particular stand outs, like their carrot cake and Irish soda bread. Plenty of parking spots in this strip mall and it's not far off the 405.

It has been so hot lately. I don't want to cook or eat warm food. Thankfully Bristol Farms has…read moretheir awesome Poke bar to go! I got half salmon, half Hawaiian with just a little bit of rice at the bottom. I added refreshing, crunchy cucumber salad, and some crunchy onions on top. This was exactly what I wanted. Refreshing, filling, and delicious! The reason that I came in is because my coworkers and I had a conversation earlier that week about quick and easy places to pick up a delicious lunch. My coworker prefers to walk there grab food and eat in the comfortable and air conditioned eating space, where I prefer to grab and go on my way to the office. It is easy to get overwhelmed when I come into the Bristol Farms because there are so many things I want to try and everything sounds better than the last. Fortunately, they do have a really wide selection of serve yourself or pre-assembled dishes - hot or cold! Have an office potluck and forgot to bring something? They have you covered have an event after work and need to bring a hostess gift? They have you covered! Want to treat yourself? They absolutely have you covered and I highly recommend that you do.

This farmers market is small but mighty! It has everything you (okay I) could want -- live music,…read morekettle corn, tamales, french pastries, and strawberry lemonade. They have a new community initiative that is a free reusable bag exchange. There isn't much parking nearby so be prepared to walk a bit.

This review is based solely on the vendor : Thai Cuisine. For $15, the pad see ew portion is large…read moreand definitely filling, however the flavor was lacking unfortunately. The flavor was very mild and light which some may prefer, but I like it more saucy. The noodles were all very soft, which again some may prefer but I like some thrown in that are a little burnt/crisp. The lime was a good addition to add citrus flavor and the chicken was good. Maybe I need to try other dishes on the menu as this was a limited time option that perhaps needs a little more work/feedback! A positive was very friendly staff and good service!

Pro: It was fun ordering single quantities of shrimp, scallops, and oysters, especially when I…read morewanted a taste of seafood with my beer. I also enjoyed the anticipation of choosing what to order next, one piece at a time. I wish more seafood bars offered this option. We got beers. Only one beer option was on tap. I got a bottled beer instead. Service was friendly and bit laid back. Took some time for our food to come. You got the beach views.

Location: Amazing. Right by the beach. Great place to people watch…read more Food: Good. Great Onion Rings. Service: Good Prices: High. $ 36.00 for a Lobster Roll which was so-so.

I was really surprised to stumble upon this big, spacious local bodega/grocery store just a block…read moreor two from the beach. It's unexpectedly large for a place by the shore, and I was thrilled because even though I checked Yelp and Google, I couldn't find much info. They're open super early and stay open late, and it's just such a gem especially since that area tends to shift toward restaurants or other businesses. This neighborhood really needed a good grocery store, and they have everything: fresh meat, drinks, snacks, fruits just like a full local grocery. The staff was really nice and laid-back, though the only downside is that parking is super limited and intersection it's tough to get in and out since it's near a small with a red light. Still, I'm really glad it's there, and I want to give a big shout-out to the local folks to support this place. The prices are really reasonable, and we need to keep these local businesses thriving. they're the heart of the community. I gave them five stars. I just hope they can clean it up a bit inside, maybe freshen up the shelves or ceiling. But overall, I'm so happy it's here, and we need more of these places in our city.

One of my first stops on every trip to our old neighborhood is Boccatos. It used to be 3 blocks…read moreaway and we used it daily for all kinds of groceries and the great choice of booze. And, then I tried the CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH!!! My life changed. So, yesterday we went and hugged Franco and took the sandwiches back to the hotel to correctly enjoy. See you soon our friends!!!

Fishbar was relatively easy to find. Metered self parking…read moreis right across the street from Fishbar. It's a 2 hour limit and they will issue tickets right when the 2 hours is up. We were greeted right away and the decor is nicely done. Even the sign for the women's and men's restroom is so discreet that patrons have mistakenly walked into the wrong room. Seating was comfortable and cozy. Fishbar was able to make accommodations for gluten free and dairy free by ordering the Salmon (Grilled) & Avocado tacos without the taco sauce and cilantro crema. The salmon was delicious! Another person ordered the fish & chips and they wanted to come back for the fish & chips.

I've been here a couple times and the service is always excellent. The waitstaff is extremely…read moreattentive. The food is great too. On my most recent visit, I had the clam chowder and a dozen oysters after a day at Manhattan Beach. The oysters were spectacularly delicious. Clam chowder was decent. I love oysters and these were very good. The interior is well decorated and has an upscale ambiance. There's an intimate atmosphere. It would make a great date spot. I'd come back just for the oysters.