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    StrandBar

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy

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    Cocktails!
    Jamie C.

    Great cocktails, wonderful location + ambiance! The view is beautiful and the drinks are delicious. Many types of liquors to choose from. A great date spot + perfect place to kick off a night out!

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    Nawar F.

    Location, location, location! This place has an unobstructed view of the mighty Pacific Ocean and Manhattan Beach pier from dining and bar area. Pretty cool place to have food & drinks.. When you visit Manhattan Beach neighborhood, you will realize you have a dozen blocks of restaurants and bars to pick from. And apparently Ranked # 1 in 2011 for rich and single by CNN money. I stopped by for a few beverages at the bar. Sampled their cocktails ($12-$16) and spoke with a few locals and bar staff. Kitchen closed before 10 which seemed early, guess the restaurant was not busy that night. I came in on a Wed around 9 and the bar area started picking up by 10:30. Overall place had a good vibe, couches available by the windows, great views, and good service overall. I give a 3.65 rating.

    Passion mezcal
    Roberto G.

    The drinks are excellent and they create new cocktails. There was live music and the sunset view was amazing

    Pan Seared Branzino
    Grace C.

    Great dining experience ..came here with friends for dinner .Very friendly staffs ,great service and the view of the beautiful sunset ..We ordered 2 butternut squash soup( so good )and 1 beet and persimmon salad -another winner.We also ordered the Branzino , striped bass and braised beef short rib...Both fish dishes were done perfectly,the short rib was a little bit dry for my taste.very yummy and good portion size .We will definitely come back for more .

    That bolognese I was telling you about--you know,  that exquisite one?  Yup, right here.  Lock the screen if you must!
    Elle W.

    Oh The Strand...what can I say? The bolognese was quite exquisite. The sauce was very flavorful and perfectly poured over the al dente pasta like a boss! I'm grateful I only got the appetizer portion. Hmph and Andrew thought it wasn't going to be enough for me. Lol My server, Andrew (I think) was great. He was attentive and suggestive. I think I saw the manager more than the server. I'm glad he was visible though. You don't see hide nor hair from most managers. He was tall and blue eyes (if that helps lol)--attentive as well. I loved the ambience, the view of the water, the customer service and the food. Good job Strand! Keep it up. I'll be back! P.S. Get the fries yall--to die for!

    Huey B.

    This is another one of my all time favorite restaurant and bar in beautiful Manhattan Beach. This is a multi level restaurant with plenty of indoor and outside seating and fantastic views of the pier and the ocean. Make sure you come here during sunset in the winter time were you probably going to witness one of the nicest sunsets along the beautiful California beach. Now coming to the bar and restaurant itself it probably serves one of the best cocktails in town ans for sure the freshest and best tasting seafood in MB. One of my favorite is the Spanish Grilled Octopus and the Oysters on the appetizer menu. I also recommend their salmon or grilled chicken on the main menu. If you want to keep it simple there is a decent selection if house pizza with a nice selection of wines, draft and bottled beers plus their outstanding cocktails. Please make sure to reserve a table if you're planning to go there after 5 pm or otherwise spent time at either the lower bar area or the smaller bar on the upper level. Enjoy and Bon Appetite!

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    The StrandBar has great drinks and even better views if you can snag a good table. It is a perfect spot before heading to the beach.

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    Great service and nice staff! Easy going restaurant closed enough you the beach. Nice beach view

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    Definitely would recommend. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the view was amazing.

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    We came for a birthday, and told them over the reservation. They forgot about it and didn't bring the cake. Ok food but poor service.

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    The Strand Bar is a great place to grab a drink right after work, especially on a Friday.

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    Purple Orchid

    Purple Orchid

    3.8
    (403 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $

    This was my first time visiting Purple Orchid, and I wanted to try a tiki bar close to home…read more Overall, I had a really fun time! The vibe is very classic, no-fuss tiki bar, and they have two pool tables inside, which adds to the laid-back feel. The drinks were great, and everyone there was really nice, which made the experience even better. The only thing I'd say could use some improvement is the music. Omg, I was definitely wishing the playlist had a little more energy or personality. Better music would take the vibe up a notch for sure. Other than that, the drinks were solid, the people were friendly, and I had a great Saturday night. I'd definitely come back for a casual tiki drink night.

    Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst…read moreMai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home.

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    Flora Rooftop Bar

    Flora Rooftop Bar

    3.8
    (226 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    This place is a great spot for hosting dinner parties! It's located on the rooftop of the AC Hotel…read morein El Segundo, and the views definitely add to the experience. We came here to celebrate my cousin's graduation after she became a doctor, and it was the perfect place for a special occasion. The food was delicious, rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The drinks were great too! I enjoyed the wine and champagne, which were smooth and not overly strong. A special shoutout to our server, Daniel, who did an amazing job taking care of our group. He was attentive, friendly, and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. One thing to keep in mind: it can get pretty windy up there since you're close to the airport, so bring a light jacket or dress accordingly. Thankfully, they have fire pits and heat lamps that help keep everyone warm and comfortable. Overall, we had a wonderful time and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu. Thank you for a great experience!

    My friends and I were looking for a cute rooftop bar near kia forum so we decided to check out…read moreFlora. First off, the vibe is lovely. It's located inside a hotel and the rooftop was decorated with florals and there were couches near the fire pits. If you sit at the fire pit, the table is going to be super small by the way. I ordered the grapefruit grove, but they ran out of grapefruit so I had to sub for pineapple. The drink still tasted good. My friends ordered the bird of paradise and the LA fruit cart and they liked their drinks as well. For food, we all tried the flora fries, garlic parmesan wings and the ahi tuna poke nachos. This is where it was lacking. I only liked the flora fries. They were crispy and garlicky. However, the garlic parmesan wings were extremely bland. I couldn't taste any flavor, we had to ask for some salt. The ahi tuna poke was not what i was expecting. I literally got 4 small pieces of tuna on some crispy wonton chips and it was $23 lol. Overall, if I were to come back, I would just come for drinks and ambiance but not the food.

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    W XYZ Bar

    W XYZ Bar

    4.1
    (39 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    Their names are Daria (nickname D) AND Rodi…read more Yelp elite Joyce T was absolutely correct (go and read her review to understand what I'm saying is to why she is correct) Here is my story I frequent the El Segundo area regularly like it was my second home, yet, I never heard of this WXYZ bar. Truth be told, I thought I knew where all the bars were especially the good ones. I realize why I never heard of this place. It is because it is in the aloft hotel. I don't normally frequent hotel bars, unless I am a guest of the hotel. And I've never stayed here at the aloft. I am Four flatscreen televisions display all the sports activity within Los Angeles as well as the nation Small bites and sandwiches available for a decent price How and why don't know this? I was compelled to find this place. OK, the jury returns with the decision that Joyce T was absolutely correct and that it shouldn't matter whether or not the lounge/bar is in a hotel lobby. Parking available right outside the lobby. If you're not a hotel guest, but you have food and beverage at WXYZ bar the front desk will validate your tickets so you can get out of the parking lot at no cost. Thank you, Yelp elite Joyce T for introducing me to a delightful and fun place for adult beverages Daria and Rodi are there to make your visit pleasant. If you're in the area go there don't say I didn't tell you.

    Ok, it's a hotel bar, but the blonde bartender/server is the star of the show. She is so personable…read moreand knowledgeable on drink creations. No silly drinks here, unless you want it that way. The seating area is in the hotel lobby and the furniture and decor is quite modern and fun looking. It made me want to sit in their chairs and couches. In and outdoor seating. There might be help-yourself popcorn to nibble on, located by the hotel check-in area. I had a wonderful evening.

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    Porterhouse

    Porterhouse

    4.6
    (256 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$$

    We love great steak houses and we have been to a lot. Porterhouse is now our new favorite. It was…read moreour first time here and it was so good. It is located on a great street in the middle of El Segundo. There are a lot of places to eat there and we will need to try them all. Parking is free, but mine the signs or you will not be happy. It is on the street. It will get crowded so make a reservation. You will be seated on time and the staff is great and will take good care of you from the minute you get there until they say goodbye. They know the menu well and can explain it all. They have a great menu and their selection of steaks can't be beat. They have a porterhouse which is so great. They also have huge streaks as well. What is really great is they have a few things we have never seen before. They have a Thai curry wagyu beef pasta that is just perfect. It has shaved wagyu filet, shimeji mushrooms, bell pepper, snow peas, rice noodles, and peanuts all in a yellow curry sauce. It is just great. You also need to try their halibut. Their sides are the best and you will love them all. This place really has it going.

    This is hands down the best steakhouse in Southern California. We have been more than once and each…read moretime it was great. It is getting popular so make a reservation. This time we took my husband there for Father's Day. We got an early reservation so it was not crowded, but by the time we left it was full. Parking is easy on the street and for the most part free. This is a fine dining place so it is expensive and for 4 people we spent a little over $400.00--no alcohol. They have a beautiful full bar but we were not drinking. You can also go solo there and eat at the bar. The steaks here are the best as is all their food. They make their own rolls and they have an interesting vegan salad made with kale. Their coffee is just great. All of their sides are wonderful, but you must get their jumbo asparagus and their mashed potatoes. They also have great desserts, but add something chocolate please for those of us not fond of carmel or toffee. A must have is their starter crab cake. They have the best sauces for all their food and they are all made from scratch. The service is the best. You will want for nothing. They are so spot on and kind. The place is comfortable and spotless. It is a must try.

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    Chilean sea bass
    Casual seating / dining are in the back room.

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    Casual seating / dining are in the back room.

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