What a fun and cute restaurant! I remember coming here years ago when it was Salt Creek Grille…read more This restaurant is on the casual side. It has a pretty big menu where you definitely have to enjoy BBQ food. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. They have axe throwing and plenty of arcade games. This is a perfect place to bring your kids and a wonderful spot to sit at the bar, watch the game, and have a few drinks. I don't particularly love BBQ food but I did like what I ordered. My bartender and server was named Elise and she was fabulous. I asked her lots of questions about the restaurant and she was happy to answer them. I also want to add how big this space is. This is not a small restaurant and there is plenty of seating everywhere. I think it's a perfect place if you want to come with a group of people.

This feels like less of a review then a news flash to the owners of this abomination of a BBQ…read morejoint. For hundreds of years barbecue has been cooked "low and slow" (perhaps you've heard the phrase?). When it is not cook low and slow, you end up with something that more closely resembles shoe leather, like the crap you served me. This place is a joke. But the staff was very nice (perhaps they already know people will be disappointed?).

This is a terrific barbecue restaurant! The BBQ sauce is fantastic; the meats are high quality;…read morethe service is the best! I recommend it to anyone who is serious about BBQ.

Excellent dinner. I had a half rack of St. Louis with a side of Mac n cheese (which had a little…read morespice to it)! If I had any complaint, it was that they auto-sauce your ribs. I don't like sauce, but either way, the food was delicious. I have a beard, so I much prefer dry ribs. They were tender, great marbling and pull-off-the-bone! The spice in the Mac n cheese was an unexpected delight! My better half had the pork melt, which has Mac n cheese in it, pork, chipotle sauce and more. We had sides of cornbread, as well. She loved her food! Service was pretty good! Not a lot of dining space, but absolutely perfect! Thanks, Britt's! I will be back when I'm in L.A. for Iron Maiden in September! Cheers from the Bay Area! You outshine our prime bbq joints (other than my own back yard) :-)

The food was amazing!!!! I got the eggs Benedict and my bf got the french toast. Both were tie die…read morefor!!! We also got the ube cold foam espresso martini, which was delicious. My bf doesn't even like espresso martinis and he enjoyed it. Service was great! Ambiance was very nice with beautiful plants and aesthetic. It's also on the Michelin list , which I can see why.

When I was thinking of writing this review, I imagined explaining that I had not been to this…read moreeatery in years. And that much is true, I went in 2023 because I wrote a Yelp then for that experience. And I continue to believe it is a "solid choice." I can see how it can lend itself, and be enjoyable, to many eaters. And how its beach adjacent location draws many sandal wearers and surfers gone business casual for the night. So I will begin my focusing on what I thought was our servers faux pa. My friend Conrad and I hang out on spin mode, with the cycle never really stopping. So we kind of have an implicit expectation that sometime during our time together we will break bread. But on this ocassion, I had already eaten and he had not. This does not mean that his hunger would be true until we parted ways. We could eat together, even if I was not eating. We were by the joint so we decided to eat there because I wanted to share with him what I have found to be consistently solid and pleasant. While we were there we got a table for two. We informed our server that only Conrad would be eating, since I had already. And he gave a look. Yes, a look that I interpreted as a mix of confusion and judgement- which together makes out of place bewilderment. Why? I can totally see a pair of folks being too embarrassed to go into a restaurant, especially, a nice place like Manhattan Beach Post if only one was eating. Again, I can understand that easily. I mean people are shy and unwilling to insert themselves in situations that are non standard. But then there is other people. The people who wear PJs to the store, who rock hair of a purple shade, and well, others have grown so old that eating with a friend while they are not eating, is not embarrasing, rather just the steps of an unplanned evening. To be more specific, I think the server should have saved his "not even a drink" and proceeding confused face to himself. Conrad and I had valid reasons for entering and not dining as a duo and he should have responded with undersstanding, not just like I had said I was so hungry I could eat bigfoot raw. In short contrast, I offer the host of the place, Crystal. While eating with Conrad I did taste just a wee bit of his four cheese ear shaped pasta- Orichette- and his biscuit. The biscuit is strong but with the maple butter it sings hard, give this buttered biscuit a stage at Madison Square garden or that famous opera house in Sydney. The Orichette was also super good but one of the cheeses had like this chalky taste. It did not taste bad, but also not good, which made me engage with the dish at an analytical way. And personally, when food makes me think, I love it. Crystal heard a version of this dialogue and engaged with me saying that she feels the same way because it makes her feel like a food critic. She also asked me to go when I was hungry. Service like hers makes a place shine. Service like the server gave us makes me question why there was no guard at the door ensuring that both of us had an appetitte. The decor of the place is one that I have seen in the recent the weeks---- brown with live plants. It is lovely. It is both muted and alive. This place has been around for years and will survive my review. And I do plan to go again. And I will make sure to be hungry. I am not sure if I can guarantee that for the person I take but I will try my best.

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.

Stopped by Simmzy's in Manhattan Beach and had a really enjoyable meal. The atmosphere is laid…read moreback, the service was friendly, and it is the kind of place that fits perfectly with the beach town vibe. The standout for me was the birria fries. They were packed with flavor and had just the right amount of richness. Every bite was delicious, and the toppings worked really well together. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more meat on top. At $15.50, you are paying quite a bit for fries with toppings, so a little extra birria would have made the dish feel like a better value. The Caesar salad with chicken is an absolute must. Sometimes a simple salad can be overlooked, but this one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The chicken was cooked well, and it made for a satisfying meal on its own. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was fun, and there is plenty on the menu worth trying.

The location is great with adequate of parking around the area. The server was very attentive to…read moreour group. I got the poke bowl and it was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend that dish and this place.

We were staying in Manhattan Beach to watch USA play in the FIFA World Cup and stopped by for lunch…read moreafter a walk on the beach. The whole downtown was crazy crowded with soccer fans. We didn't have a reservation but the wait staff was able to get a table after a brief 15" wait. Here is how it scored... The Food - Healthy Steak Salad ($23) Score 5/5: My oh my, this was a great salad. I love hanger steak and they cooked it perfectly. The greens were nicely selected and it was not overdressed. The price was reasonable factoring in inflation and Manhattan Beach. The Service Score 5/5: The wait staff was friendly, kind and attentive. The Venue Score 5/5: It really has a small tavern/sports bar look and feel. It's small, maybe less than 25 seats. Reservations highly recommended. The Parking Score 2/5: Manhattan Beach can be nightmare because it is mainly street parking. According to another reviewer, there is a small lot behind the building. If I lived in Manhattan, I would be a regular. Highly recommended.

Happy hour and the $2 burger on Tuesday... The $2 burger -…read morepretty tasty. Happy hour tidbits included the veggie flatbread (pass next time), truffle Mac and cheese - good; meatballs -pretty good; street tacos- excellent! fries - I love skinny fries! The happy hour menu is 1/2 portions of the regular menu, so you need to order the entire menu if you want a full meal. Service was good.

Zboys BBQ are the new boys in town and they didn't come to play. The food is so delicious and…read moretenderly made. Definitely our new bbq spot, their bbq ribs and brisket are my fave!!

Mouth watering and delicious! Brisket was my absolute fave, juicy and tender. Our daughter is such…read morea picky eater and she LOVED the Frito pie. I will definitely be hiring Z-boys bbq to cater for my next family event.

Found this gem on accident while strolling along manhattan beach. We sat at the bar to avoid the…read morewait and it was a great choice! The bartender was quick to greet us and he was very kind. His espresso martini was so delicious! It was my first time trying one and it did not disappoint. My partner and I had the crispy rice with spicy tuna and the shrimp taquitos, while on the pricier side it is definitely worth it. The spicy tuna crispy rice was so rich in flavor, and the crispy rice truly was crispy. The shrimp taquitos were unlike anything i've tried before! I was expecting some classic taquitos filled with shrimp but this place really goes above and beyond with this dish. The shrimps were wrapped (as you can see in the photo) and it was so good!! I definitely plan on coming back if i'm ever in the area. The ambience of this place is beautiful too, we came during the day but I really want to see how it is at night. I would say this is a great spot for a date night with a partner or friends.

Nick's Manhattan Beach will always hold a special place in our family's heart…read more In August 2025, I made a dinner reservation at Nick's because my parents were visiting from out-of-town and we had some exciting news to announce: we were pregnant with our first baby! :) On the reservation, I noted this, and didn't expect much. The day of the reservation, the host manager called to confirm that we wanted to share the news at dessert, and if there were any other accommodations we needed, which was very sweet. When we arrived at our table, they had a card signed by staff congratulating us, and it was a night to remember. Great food, great service, and the warm hand towels after my dad demolished the baby back ribs were the cherry on top! Our group also ordered the chilean sea bass, salmon, and bistro plate. 10/10. One of our final meals as a family of two was Valentine's Day 2026. It was our first time being seated indoors, and the ambiance was dim and romantic. The meatloaf special was fantastic! Fast forward to June 2026, and we brought our 3-month-old son to his first NIck's meal (unfortunately, he could not partake) and to celebrate my husband's first Father's Day. On this reservation, I put in a request for outdoor seating that gave us enough room to park our stroller and car seat, and they were able to accommodate that. They were also understanding when me and my husband were running a few minutes past our reservation time due to fhe baby, and we appreciated the flexibility. Noise level was moderate, but definitely quieter outside. If you get nothing else from this review, just remember this: ORDER THE WARM BUTTER CAKE. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. Thanks for the consistent hospitality and great meals, Nick's!