Had to tryout this new place. I am a lover of southern cuisine. I was completely open to trying out a new experience. We enter the restaurant. We were greeted nicely when entering. We were seated and met with server. Order a cocktails and appetizer. Try a Caesar salad and crab cakes, small cheese plate. The food arrived, nothing real exciting to look at. We shares the salad. The crab cakes were ok tasting. What I really noticed when they arrived at our table. These were the smallest crab cakes I ever seen. We didn't order anything else. I was not impressed with the menu choices. I think this will be my one and only time here. read more

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Hot & New! Saint & Second always delivers! Welcome its newest location to Manhattan beach. The wait is over they have finally arrived! Beautiful interiors with al fresco patio and classy bar area plus a private dining room. Great wine and spirits menu. Wonderful vibe and wonderful hospitality make this the gem of manhattan beach from the Hoff family. The food delivers with its modern American menu featuring all your classic favorites with fresh modern twists and super fresh ingredients. Their culinary team is top of game creating a menu that offers diversity and something for everyone. Elevated ingredients that are sourced locally supporting the local community. Everything was delicious! Some fun items on the menu as well too with the smoking pork shop with its twist off pork chops and applesauce with a tropical Smokey twist! Perfectly cooked pork belly and al dente pasta and risotto. The Parker rolls are also a must here. Each of their desserts have a nostalgic nod as well too including their smore toasted tableside and their fun interpretation of the ice cream trucks strawberry shortcake bar. Fun imaginative photogenic great tasting food! Plenty of cocktails and a diversity of wines on their menu to pair with their culinary creations. They have a large wine library as well as some interesting smoking cocktails featuring some top shelf spirits. Some of the best service around town with attention to detail and hospitality. Come casual or come dressed to the nines and you will have an enjoyable time at saint & second. This will be a hero restaurant for manhattan beach! Fun for dates, families, gatherings and business meals. The Hoff family delivers again another epic dining experience for everyone! Hats off to their culinary, mixologist, sommelier and service teams! Return of great Americana dining elevated but still fun and delicious! Sure to become one of the best and most popular dining spots in the area! Outdoor patio seatinf, bar seating and plenty of parking in the shopping center. Free and valet. Great for celebrations or just a great meal. Brunch weekend menu too! read more

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In a very lively plaza of Manhattan Beach. This establishment is fairly new, about a month and half month old. The decor is modern contemporary. The lighting is slightly bright than their neighbor, JOEYS. Which i prefer in order to see my food. They have mostly indoor seatings and limited outdoor seatings as well. The menu offers variety of American style, like an upgraded bar food if that is your preference. The food, the oysters were fresh and sweet. The fish and chips were fried to a golden crisp but not overly fried. The drinks were very decent. All the orders were served within timely manner. The price could be from $$ to $$$ which depends on your appetite. The service was attentive. The waiter would check in every so often. Overall, great experience. 4.7 out of 5. read more

Saint & Second - Fish and Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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popped in for a drink & dessert on a friday night. was able to grab a seat at the bar where the staff was very kind & super talkative. we talked books & workouts, kinda fun! i was really excited about the gluten free cheesecake on the menu but honestly, it taste so burnt i couldn't fully enjoy it. was beautiful decor for a date night or the patio would be nice for a weekday lunch. the drinks were good, not great. read more

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This place was great! Great ambiance, service, and food. I had a reservation for brunch here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. Free parking decks, which seem to be rare these days, made parking a breeze. The waiter made sure to check in on us and check with the kitchen for modifications my friend wanted to her meal. I ordered the French onion soup and the lobster rolls with a side salad. Both were delicious and together, made for a great filling meal. Can't wait to come back here and try more items on the menu! read more

Saint & Second - Lobster rolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I came here twice for brunch and was underwhelmed. The first time I figured it was a fluke; the restaurant had just recently opened and needed to get their bearings. However, came here for brunch a second time and it was still just...meh. The ambiance was ok and the food was basic & without flavor. The avocado toast was a joke! It was a watery guacamole "paste" thinly spread on the bread with a "salad" on top. So disappointing. Lastly, our waiter wiped his sweat while passing out our plates...gross! I can honestly say that I will not be back, nor will I recommend this restaurant to any of my friends or family. read more

I went here for Thanksgiving because they had a special turkey menu for a good price. The place is brand new with a nice outdoor patio. Gio was helping us and he was extremely friendly and professional. The turkey dinner was great and had everything you'd want in a thanksgiving meal. We also shared the pork belly appetizer and caesar salad. Everything was tasty although I probably wouldn't get the pork belly appetizer again cause I'm not generally a fan of kimchi and pickles. The pumpkin pie was also delicious. Overall, the prices are in line with nearby restaurants, food was good, and the service and ambiance were top notch. read more

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We had a terrible first-time experience for dinner at Saint & Second. The service was just bad from the start. We arrived promptly for our dinner reservation, but yet we still had to sit and wait for another 10 minutes even though there were obviously tables open. Took a long time for our server to come to us initially. And then the worst part... we waited for 1 entire hour to get any food! We're not even exaggerating, we ended up being so hangry and we couldn't even find our server to ask what the deal was (we think he was hiding from us). There was a table that sat down next to us AFTER we had already been seated for 20+ minutes and even THEY got their food before we had ANY! Finally when the food came out, we were served the mains first! So we finished the lobster risotto, fish and chips (I didn't like it), and steak frites first, and then our caesar salad and parker house rolls arrived! It was very off having this order reversed. And as an "apology" they said they gave us 1 extra roll making it 4 rolls instead of 3, so each of the 4 of us would get a roll. Yes, the bread was good, but we ended the night with it which was just odd. And this was the only form of apology we received from the night after this terrible experience! Overall: would not recommend, would not return. read more

I really like the ambiance here, it is modern and chic, but also welcoming. The staff were welcoming as well, even though I came in soon before closing. I ordered the Caesar salad, glass of Sauvignon blanc, and the pork belly. I also ordered the meatballs. The pork belly was the best of the 3 items. Caesar dressing and the meatballs were pretty bland, but not without any flavor at all. I will be back to try additional items on the menu. I was recommended the crab cakes. read more

Saint & Second - Pork belly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Note: This is for their Happy Hour only. We went on a Friday around 5pm. We got a good seat at their comfy bar facing a wall of impressive spirits. From 3 to 6 daily you can get a solid cocktail and top notch small bites. We had some very good salmon tacos and first rate chicken sliders- not greasy, quality chicken, hefty portion. I had an excellent Old Fashioned and tried a decent Cab. Service was friendly and attentive. A very classy joint that we'll be coming back to often. read more

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So happy that I no longer have to drive all the way down to Long Beach to dine at Saint & Second. The mushroom mac & cheese is sooo good. Everyone should start adding mushroom to mac & cheese- the umami from the mushroom really complements this old standby. Don't pass on the spicy tuna on rice. Yeah, yeah, everyplace sells it...but, S&S has an excellent version featuring a generous serving of tuna. French onion soup is a fave, too. For lunch mains, I can recommend the lamb pastrami reuben and the burger. I've also added crispy prosciutto to the beet salad to make it a meal- very good. Full bar with elevated cocktails. Order a NEFT Vodka Bloody if you're in for weekend brunch. Add NEFT to your favorite vodka cocktail at dinner. Super-clean, smooth, two-ingredient rye vodka from Austria. Ample free parking, upscale interior, relaxed vibe, nice staff that makes one feel appreciated. I love this place. Bon Appétit! read more

Just had a great lunch. Ribeye sandwich and fries is fantastic. Also had the spicy tuna on crispy rice. Loved it. My friend and I shared both and a nice bottle of rose. Regina was our wonderful server. She was a sweetheart. We were also surprised with a s'more's desert for my friend's birthday. It was another wonderful experience. read more

When with a party of five! Food was delicious! The crowd pleasers were the appetizers. Highly recommend getting the crab crakes, the ricotta meatballs, and the pork belly lettuce wraps to share. The meatballs lacked salt. Cocktails were fantastic and they have a large wine selection. The meat was well done and seasoned, and the pork chops were fantastic. Presentation of the pork chops were fantastic. Portions were well, but definitely not for sharing. I took down one star because it took a long time to get the food, in general service was slow. Our waiter was attentive but forgetful. This place is relatively new, so I can tell they're still figuring out the pace of things and smoothing things out. Definitely want to come back though! read more

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I finally went to check it out. Totally disappointed. Don't waste your time or money. My chicken smelled. The drink was good. The service was ok. A bit slow. Ambiance was ok too. The calamari needed a bit more cooking. The bread was delicious. I'm not coming back! I don't know why the service was a bit slow. Seemed that they had good amount of staff and it wasn't too busy. read more

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The service here is amazing and attentive. The food is delicious and inspired. The ambiance is sophisticated but welcoming. read more

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Place was very busy but it was Friday night. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Ordered the mezze appetizer which was grilled pita bread with labneh,baba ganoush and Muhammar. It was delicious and we ordered extra pita since the dip portions were so generous. I had the pork chop which was large but I didn't like the glaze. Instead of grits I substituted fries and they've were ok. My friend ordered the fish and chips and they were two large fish pieces. No malt vinegar was offered which I found odd just tartar sauce. Our waitress was very attentive. Not sure if I will return. Food is average except for our appetizer. read more

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Great place for happy hour. Patio space is chill and I loved that you could sit at the bar outside or inside. Have yet to try the food here but the happy hour drinks were tasty. read more

Hubby ordered the steak frites. I ordered the pork chop!! It was Delicious. Great service and drinks. Will definitely be back either here or in Belmont shore. Free parking too!! Trust read more

Saint & Second - Pork chop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I went to this restaurant last night with my wife, two kids, and in-laws, and it was not cheap. Bill after tip for the six of us $356 and we only ordered one alcoholic beverage. Yikes. The food was very average. My son and I ordered the burger and short ribs and my kid was excited to eat the short ribs because I told him this is great meat that just separates with a fork, well, not here. We had to use a knife as the meat was not as tender as it should have been. And, the burger, so much salt that my kid and I couldn't even eat half of it. Did I mention $13 for three Kings Hawaiian rolls? Yes, for real. My daughter ordered a cheese pizza and that was priced appropriately. Everything else was priced through the roof. Value for Dollar: 1 star (see above) Ambience and Service: Service was five stars. Our waitress Regina (spelling) was knowledgeable, personable and very friendly. She saved the experience. After looking at the menu, and seeing what my family ordered, I realized that this place is more expensive and not quite as good Steak and Whiskey (just more wine and not whiskey). I am sure that there will be loads of patrons for this place, and I hope that there is, it just won't be my family again. Thank you Regina for your amazing service! read more

It was our first time at Saint & Second, and unfortunately our last. The ambience of the restaurant was nice, but we were placed in a small private area next to another table. The two ladies next to us were very loud, so we were forced to listen to their conversation the whole dinner and the smokey pork chop that one of the ladies ordered had a firewood smoke coming off it, which caused my son to have an allergic reaction. Believe it or not I'm actually not complaining about that. My disappointment was more centered around the food and the service. I asked our waitress, Mary what was really good on the menu and she suggested the salmon. I know we all have different taste, so with that being said Mary and I do not have agreeable taste. The salmon was very dry and had no seasonings. It came with oily bok choy, pink grapefruit, and black rice. The only thing with some flavor was the black rice and grapefruit. The price was $38. She offered to get me something else but honestly I had lost my appetite and just wanted to leave. Mary seemed to be stretched then and I ended up asking other staff members for help when we needed it. She was accessible though for the two ladies sitting next to us. None of us in my party were impressed with our food, so unfortunately we won't return, but other people have raved about it. Don't let my experience steer you wrong. read more

finally!!! saint & second has finally opened their doors at the manhattan village, right next to joeys... i made rez via opentable for patio for HH. FYI - if you are dining for HH, it is only at the bar, which is like 5-6 stools and if its pairs seating, there is just an awkward solo seat in btw its a beautiful space. beautifully done! the patio tho, felt a bit cramp.. service was good, our waiter kept coming around to make sure we had everything we needed the HH offerings were great ordered: CRISPY CHICKEN SLIDERS (2) peanut chili crunch, Korean packies, purple cabbage slaw, , kimchi comeback sauce, parker house rolls MEATBALL SLIDERS (2) Beef and pork meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, black pepper ricotta, parker house rolls PORK BELLY LETTUCE CUPS pickled daikon, kinchi, Korean pickles, gochujang glaze BLACKENED SALMON TACOS (2) charred pineapple pico de gallo, avocado, red cabbage, housemade tortillas, tomatillo salsa out of the 4 plates, my favorite were the salmon tacos! i love house-made tortillas, they just taste so much better. the chicken sliders, the batter on the chicken or the sauce was wayyyyy to salty. all the plates were decent portions. worth the price. i have rez for brunch in a few weeks, looking forward to that menu. parking: no issues with parking. parking structure and lots avail read more

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The ambiance was nice and so was the drink menu. I was very disappointed with this $51 "Prime steak & frites" which (1) the "rosemary and thyme duck fat fries" are essentially McDonald's fries, (2) look at the single shishito pepper and (3) the plating job was terrible. I've had better looking plates at Dennys. read more

Saint & Second - Prime Steak & Frites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Disappointing. Waited HOUR AND HALF for food. We were eager to try this new spot. Started good. Ordered and our drinks/salad came out along w an appetizer but then... we waited for AN HOUR AND A HALF and no food. Our server was also MIA. Worst part is that it wasn't even busy. You might think well maybe how they dressed. Nope, suited. Restaurant looks beautiful! But.... with this poor attention... they will not keep many clients. As a biz owner and previous server I know it can get busy or if an establishment is new but wow this was disappointing... I'd suggest management to hire secret shoppers and if the staff/kitchen are aware of this I am positive it won't be such a poor experience for another guest. read more

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Adventure is a fact of my life. Today my wife and I went to Macy's for a gift for my daughter and it went late. We were hungry and it was late, we tried to get in one restaurant and they said they had a 45 minute wait so, we left. Then we turned south and there was... the Saint &Second beautiful restaurant. We went in and first thing we said... we don't have a reservation... both ladies in the reception looked at us and they said, let us see if we can get you a seat at the bar... and there we went... immediately Grace our gracious bar attendant brought us a pair of Martinis my wife had a Cosmos and I did my regular dry vodka Martini... but then... the menu!! First Sone Fruit and Burrata, a delicious combination of suit flavor with delicious cheese and vegetables!! Then something totally unexpected a corn Cavatelli pasta sweet corn, truffle pate black pepper and ricotta... a fusion of delicate flavors that travel that magic route from your tongue to your brain... Thanks Grace, you did the experience worth it... if you are around try it... read more

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What a wonderful experience. We brought our mother here to celebrate Mother's Day. They were packed but from the moment we walked in John's attitude was very kind. He realized we wanted to celebrate our mom and reassured us a table would be available. We then got Hanna as our waitress and she was amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our mom was very happy. Thank you John and Hannah for an excellent experience. read more

Made a reservation online, walked in and was seated right away. There are beautiful pictures of the beach on the walls and the ambience of the restaurant has a good feeling. We started with Diet Coke and for lunch we ordered the chicken sandwich. We asked the waiter if we could get salad for a side and it came through. We had a really good waiter when the chicken sandwich arrive to our table and I took the first bite. It was filled with flavor. Very delicious. The salad on the side was also very tasty. My overall experience at saint and second Manhattan Beach was perfect. I recommend this location. read more

Saint & Second - Michael Russell with chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I am so happy they finally opened this spot! Joey has been our only late night food option in that area and the food is much better at this establishment. I can't wait to return and try more menu options. I tried the fried fish which had a great light batter. The appetizer with the hummus was wonderful as well. I also should mention that this place has an amazing bar which wraps inside and outside of the restaurant with an amazing whiskey selection. read more

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Let me just say the hostess was incredibly accommodating and helpful! The rest of the staff not so much... We sat down and tried to order drinks. My partner has one of those new CA IDs that look a little odd but are valid nonetheless The waiter tried folding it ??? and really inspected it. My partner mentioned it was one of the new IDs, the waiter ignored my partner. As he continued inspecting, my partner asked if everything was good and again the waiter ignored him. The waiter left and had someone else come over to the table. This .. I'm assuming manager came over and gave us some B.S. that they seemed to have forgotten our drink order in the 2 minutes since the waiter stepped away......... We gave our order again and again they asked for our IDs and AGAIN inspected my partner's ID intently No apology, no explanation, we were more than cooperative but I would've preferred they have been AT LEAST straightforward. Needless to say we did not stay and left immediately We're damn near 30! Yet they treated us like teenagers trying to buy alcohol ??? If you're young or look young don't come here, they cater to older clientele... read more

So excited this opened ! I had dinner here last night with a friend and will definitely come back. The ambiance and decor is gorgeous; we sat on the outdoor patio. We ordered several dishes and left feeling full. The spicy tuna crispy rice was excellent. Often I find crispy rice to be too oily and overly fried but this was perfectly done and had plenty of protein atop too. Our other favorite dish was the pork gochujang lettuce wraps which I would also absolutely order again. The charcuterie and branzino were very good but not as special as the two mentioned above. Our least favorite dish was the Aguachile but it was by no means bad. The service was prompt and great especially for an opening. The ambiance is less corporate / stuffy conflated to Joey next door. The food is also better to be candid. Very glad to have this now in MB ! Martinis rocked too :) read more

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Having enjoyed the Long Beach location, I had high expectations for this Saint & Second, but the experience was a massive letdown. Despite a reservation and a half-empty dining room on a Sunday afternoon, we were still made to wait. The Atmosphere here is off from the indifferent hostess to the inattentive servers. Our server forgot our appetizers entirely until reminded, and we were never offered a second round of drinks. The food was the biggest disappointment. The Lobster Risotto was watery, separating, and it was completely unappetizing TBH it looked like Vomit. The "100-layer lasagna" was dry, undersized, and dominated by mushroom and unadvertised eggplant, I couldn't taste any cheese, bechamel, or tomato sauce. While the cocktails were excellent and the space is beautiful, they don't justify the high price point. With so many great options nearby, this location needs a serious overhaul if it plans to survive. read more

Saint & Second - Risotto shouldn't be this loose or watery. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We had a great time at the new restaurant in Manhattan village Really nice decor and great service, we had some delicious appetizers and drinks totally recommend this new place read more

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Saint & Second truly delivered today. We came in with out-of-town guests and left genuinely impressed from start to finish. The front of house set the tone immediately, and our waitress Jaimie was exceptional warm, knowledgeable, perfectly timed, and effortlessly professional. Diana, the manager, was present and attentive, making sure every detail landed exactly as it should. The food was spot on across the board. The fish and chips were crisp, hot, and well-balanced, the onion soup was rich and comforting without being heavy, and the mezze plate was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully composed. Everything arrived at proper temperature and with clear intention something that doesn't go unnoticed. Service, execution, and atmosphere were all working in harmony today. Well done to the entire team. Saint & Second is absolutely back on our recommendation list. read more

Nice place, I liked the interior. Comfortable and could hear ppl. The food was decent but for the price I would say - meh. Maybe a good place for dessert? read more

Been here about 4 times since they opened for both brunch and dinner. I really enjoy the bar that extends to the patio, it was nice and cozy at night as they have heaters. I think I've tried 4 drinks so far and my favorite is the Matchi and Gins and Roses. I definitely preferred dinner over brunch. A must try is the Crispy Tuna.. I thinks that's what keeps bringing me back in. The S&S Burger is also a must. You have to be patient with the servers and the service as it's new they may not know everything about the menu. read more

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came here last night after dropping my grandma @ the airport. the food was very good but the service was questionable at best. i ordered a well done burger (i like crispy burger; who cares!) but GIRL! the chef cares he came out with the server to try & explain why i shouldn't order burgers well done, he didn't do that to anyone else. then when the bill came, we were overcharged for 4 separate dishes that we did not order. after charging our cards we asked for the itemized receipt & caught it. once the issue was corrected, there was still a side of bread that we hadn't ordered on our receipt, so make sure to check your receipt to see if it was correct. for this, the server was not very apologetic. despite these issues, the food was very good (my well done burger was delicious) & the oysters were fresh. read more

Saint & Second - oysters! (a dozen for 54 bucks) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Phenomenal presentation and outstanding attention to the details. The dinner service at Saint And Second exceeded alle expectations. The wine list was carefully curated which made it terribly difficult to choose, thankfully their fantastic sommelier picked the perfect accompanying vital. We had 4 apps 4 mains and a dessert. I can't pick. Favorite because they were each so yummy. We can't wait to go back! read more

Saint & Second - Baked chicken salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience, thanks in large part to our amazing server, Marcus. From start to finish, he was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Every recommendation he made was spot-on--from the Matchi cocktail to the beef tartare, corn cavatelli, and perfectly cooked filet mignon. We finished off with the peach cobbler dessert, which was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Marcus truly elevated our evening with his excellent service and warm personality. Thank you, Marcus, for making our date night so memorable especially away from our kids haha we'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Saint & Second - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Their drinks are amazing!! We tried the Espresso Martini and Saint Rita , and for food the Stonefruit with Burrata. Everything is so delicious. Shannon and Janise were great!! read more

Saint & Second - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

First time and we ate at the bar. Love how welcoming the restaurant is and the decor. Our bartender was amazing! The drinks are really good too. Had the calamari and the 100 layer lasagne...which she was right, it's a big amount, but so delicious! I also saw someone order the fish and chips and that's a meal for two. Will definitely be back! read more

Saint & Second - 100 layer pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

French onion soup was to die for!!! The service was really sweet and quick. We sat outside and it was so comfy and cozy and I love that they have heaters outside. I did get a burger as well, and it was a bit salty. I just really enjoyed the French onion soup I would go back just for that haha read more