I came here on a Friday afternoon for happy hour (M-F 3-6pm, Sun 3-close) after a walk along the strand, for a quick snack and a drink. I was quickly welcomed to any open seating, I chose the bar style seating on the patio. The vibes here are chill and relaxed, great way to spend a nice sunny afternoon on the patio. I got the furikake fries, which came with an aioli that paired perfectly. The house white was also a great pairing. I will definitely return to try more of their menu. read more

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My party of two, accompanied by a trained service animal, was refused service by the hostess, who told us that every table was booked starting at 7:00 p.m. and that they would be fully committed within 15 minutes. At the time, there were numerous empty tables inside and on the patio. While we were being turned away, and after we left, we observed multiple parties who appeared to be Caucasian being seated. We were the only minority party present. Based on what we witnessed, we were left with the strong impression that we were treated differently. If every table was truly reserved beginning at 7:00 p.m., it is difficult to understand why other parties were still being seated while we were denied service. No explanation beyond "we're fully booked" was provided. Given the seriousness of what we experienced, we intend to formally pursue this matter through the appropriate channels. We also hope management reviews its reservation records and any available surveillance footage from that evening to determine exactly what occurred and ensure that every guest is treated fairly and with respect. read more

We went got happy hour, so can't say for the whole menu, but the food and value were solid! We got the clam chowder cup 8$, I'm from Boston originally so I have a high standard for chowder. And I liked their take on it, it was a little spicy which was a pleasant surprise and had a good amount of clams! We'll come back for a proper meal in the future.. read more

The Hook & Plow - Cup Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Nice spot for a happy hour drink in Manhattan beach. I've dined at their Hermosa location but this time, I was just looking for a spot to finish work while I had a glass of wine and this was the perfect spot. read more

The Hook & Plow - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Been here a couple times! The location is nice and it's mostly outdoor seating. The staff are very nice, we only waited around 10 minutes to get a table without a reservation on Saturday at dinner time. The food was tasty and filling, I got the crab cake as my meal. read more

The Hook & Plow - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Just plain awful customer service. MB location especially. Having grumpy staff and hostess who greets you without smile sets a tone for sure. The food is mediocre at best, which could work with lovely staff and kocation...unfortunately service sucks. Place is always half empty but getting a table always has some contingency...no thanks. read more

Hook & Plow is one of my favorite spots in Manhattan Beach. The food is seriously good, and you can't beat the location--it's just steps from the pier. I love the clam chowder and the lobster roll. Both are always super tasty. I also love that they have outdoor seating that's dog-friendly. The service is great every time and I would highly recommend this location. read more

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We had a few hours to kill before flying home from LAX so after Uber dropped us off at the mall we walked down the Greenway to the beach and found this amazing place! When I told Sylvia, our server, that we loved this place better than In & Out she laughed and said the owners are from Boston and that explains why their clam chowder should win an award! Amazing pick two choice: salmon tacos and the clam chowder. Amy also had fries and their home made ketchup and aoli mayo dip were also very good. This meal paired well with their Paso Rose. Bon appetit! Can't wait to come back. Thank you Hook & Plow and Sylvia. You guys rock. read more

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Love the ambiance, very clean and comfortable. CS is fantastic, Allie K is super nice and attentive and accommodating. Clam Chowder and Fries-yummy. Poke Bowls super good and filling. read more

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Welcome to Manhattan Beach Hook & Plow. Great addition, tucked away just across the street of the Sketchers store on Manhattan Beach Blvd. Small but cute location with a patio as well as indoor dinning. We tried several dishes. We had the Furikake fries and ceviche as an appetizer. The fries were so good, they got devoured. I would get these every time. The ceviche was very nice. Loved all the avocado to add a creaminess. The peach and burrata salad is the perfect summer salad, and paired nicely with the perfectly seared ahi. The salmon salad came with roasted Brussels and broccoli, so a good way to get in extra veggies lol. Salmon had a nice crispy skin and flaky texture to the fish. Another great dish. Service was very attentive and we got a table in the heart of lunch with no issue. Will definitely return read more

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wow!! third time it the charm! i have been wanting to try this place for a few months. The first time we tried to come for brunch they hadn't opened yet, the second time they were closed for a private party, and finally the third time we were able to dine with them and it did not disappoint!! we went in for an early lunch on a saturday and it was so lovely, the service was spectacular and our waitress was very knowledgeable. we enjoyed the steak sandwich (12/10!!!) literally one of the best sandwiches i have had in a while and had started out with some fries which was also so delicious!! cant wait to be back read more

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This place was awesome. The food was delicious, drinks were great, and service was pretty awesome read more

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Food was amazing, had the Scollop crudo , happy dance in my mouth. Flavors matched so well together. Enjoyed the 6 oyster's as well l. Happy hour 3-6. The place is super cute. Ambiance was quiet and cozy. Service was fantastic. Well informed staff, to answer all questions about the menu. Compliment's to the chef and kitchen staff as well. read more

The Hook & Plow - Scallop Crudo - absolutely delicious - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I had my birthday dinner here and it was a good time. This is a relaxed, cozy eatery that is half indoors and half outdoors. We sat toward the interior, close to the bar, and ordered a few small items. The oysters on the half shell were nicely prepared and delicious. The tuna crudo was quite busy in appearance, but overall a decent flavor. The biscuits and the burger were also good. Honestly, I was expecting more from this place. There's a yellow sauce that's used in just about everything that I wasn't crazy about, but every dish certainly looked pretty. I don't think we'd get anything except the oysters again. Parking is available on the street. Don't forget to pay the meter! read more

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Fancy restaurant a short walk from the MB pier. Great ambiance for a date night. Nice THU burger special. We've gone a couple of times after work and school. Table fire pit is sometimes unavailable or broken. Which is too bad as they are the best to seat near for the ocean chill while people watching read more

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The server, bartender, and host was all the same person. While he was very friendly, responsive, and attentive throughout the meal, this place is wildly understaffed. Our food took way too long and he brought the Ceviche starter after the main courses arrived. In defense of the chef and the restaurant, the food was solid and I would be open to going back one more time for that steak sandwich. I'm hoping that the painfully long wait for food was a one-off anomaly. One other note, the restaurant was definitely NOT busy so there was no justification for the long wait. read more

The perfect spot for a relaxing vibe! If you like restaurants that are not too noisy this is THE place. I ordered the prime steak sandwich and it was YUMMMYYYY, full of flavor. Tessa, our waitress, was extremely helpful and kind read more

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ordered right before their kitchen closed and they were super rude trying to kick us out while other guests stayed. absolute worst. i never leave bad reviews, but this place... i'm never going back. read more

I wanted to love it but the food was mediocre and overpriced for what it was. The oysters needed that acidity (lemon, mignonette, tabasco, something!). Once we asked for tabasco it was better. About $38 or so. We then ordered a chicken kale caesar salad, but the dressing was eh and the kale was soggy. Idk.. didn't impress me. The lobster roll fell apart and the lobster tasted like it came out of the freezer. Just wasn't very fresh. For a steak sandwich and that was very oily and sweet. I wouldn't come back unfortunately. I wish I liked it more, cause the restaurants ambience is nice, but :(. read more

The Hook & Plow - dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

My boyfriend is trying to turn me into a South Bay girlie and I think it's working.... We tried the Happy Hour (HH) at Hook and Plow - Manhattan Beach location and have gone about once a week since! The ambiance is very modern with indoor and partial outdoor/patio-esque seating. Our favorite spot is the counter seating facing the street so we can people watch and enjoy the sunset sky. They even have heaters along the ceiling that they turn on if it gets chilly! The service is tentative and great. The servers always go above and beyond in asking our seating preferences and letting us know about the happy hour deals. During one of my visits, it was cold so I asked for hot water. They brought out the hot water in a mug with a lemon on the side! Since we've gone so often recently, our server, David recognized us and called us regulars! It was a fun and enjoyable experience. David was great. I'm a wine gal and the HH House wine is always great with generous pours. My go to HH food items are the Scallop Crudo ($10) and the furikake fries. The scallop crudo is such a steal and is presented beautifully and is super flavorful with mysterious tangy sauces. The furikake fries are also delicious and come with an aioli sauce. I always ask for chopsticks so it's not as messy to eat. I would definitely like to return earlier on weekends to try out the brunch items! read more

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Great happy hour menu selection. And good wine/beer selection as well. Seating is limited so be sure to make a reservation.

Went for lunch. Relatively empty. Service was fine. Had read about how good the clam chowder was so I decided to give it a try. I am used to the traditional clam chowder with potatoes and white creamy soup. This chowder was very spicy with the soup dark brown presumably from the clams. Didn't really enjoy it. read more

solid spot for a nicer brunch spot in downtown manhattan beach. we biked over on father's day and did not have to wait too long for a table on the patio. i like that there are lunch combos that allow you to choose different items! everything was fresh and yummy. read more

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Went here for dinner with some friends and really liked that we were helped so quickly. The service was so wonderful all around! As for the food, I got the steak sandwich with fries which was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions, and aioli paired perfectly with the toasty bread. The fries were also perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

Great service, awesome food! So many locations. Like all their healthy & sustainable choices. read more

Fries were ok mustard aoili that comes with the fries is just ok. Burger was just ok, shrimp taco was pretty good I would get it again. Wanna come back and they the scallops on happy hour as well as the salmon poke . They both looked great. Drink was weak read more

The Hook & Plow - Happy hour burger , shrimp taco, and fries - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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2nd time at this establishment & last time! 1st time was for Valentine's Day. Nice brunch/breakfast food. Appetizers and drinks are good. Dinner is underwhelming considering the prices of their limited menu. Now on to this evening. My wife had a reservation for a group of 5 adults and we also had an infant with us. Barely 1 years old. Got our bill at the end of dinner & to our surprise, we were charged 20% for a having a party of six. Now if that's the restaurants policy, I'm fine with that but our same group was just at this location for brunch a month ago and WAS NOT charged that 20% gratuity. Not only that, since when a 1 year old is included in a "large party policy"? Sounds like gouging to me. That policy is nowhere to be found on the menu or website. When we asked the server about that 20% gratuity charge, she confirmed that it was their "large group" up charge policy. 1 year old included! LOL What a time to be alive. We didn't even have the energy to talk to a manager about this situation. We're just NOT supporting this establishment anymore. Especially with the dinner being mid. Juice ain't worth the squeeze IMO. Better options in Manhattan Beach! read more

Super tasty and fresh! We came here on a Thurs night to celebrate my birthday. It was my boyfriend and I. We were seated quickly ( we had a reservation). I enjoyed everything we ordered: oysters, tuna crudo, as my main I got the risotto and my boyfriend got the salmon salad. I love the indoor outdoor feel of the space. We will be back! read more

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David was great, especially for my first time here. He was running the whole restaurant and bar by himself and still made us feel taken care of the entire time. He gave us great recommendations and was attentive, kind, and genuinely made the experience better. Really appreciated his service. read more

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"Bamm Boom! Wow, this is a must-try experience! This place touches all the right spots on the palette. I had the shrimp and grits with a Bloody Mary - it was an experience. Very calm good energy VERY VERY CLEAN This is a destination worth traveling to. The service made the food taste even better! Silva WAS AMAZING SHE WAS THE server THAT greeted and seated us, and the rest of the team took care of the table service amazingly. Even the restroom was super clean. Highly recommend!" read more

Amazing hidden gem in the South Bay. The fire pits are unbelievable, the ambience is perfect for date night, and the whole place has such a warm, welcoming vibe. Big thank you to Brian for being so generous and great to us, and to Tessa for the awesome service. Friendly people, amazing atmosphere, and a really special spot. Everyone in the South Bay should check this place out. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We were looking for a dog friendly place to eat in Manhattan beach and happily stumbled upon this place! Everything from the ambiance, service, and food was great. The special menu for dogs was a nice touch since we were traveling with our dog, she loved the salmon. The oysters were fresh and the chili oil garnish gave it a vibrant flavor. My salad was light and tasty and the chowder was warm and filling. The tuna crudo tasted even better than it looked. All the workers were friendly as well, we would definitely come back here! read more

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Nice ambiance but the food I had, claim chowder, was not very good. It was way too spicy and didn't taste like the usual New England Clam chowder. Service was acceptable but not great. Went there as they allow dogs. read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a group. Some of us were craving seafood and I found this spot on Yelp. It's not a large restaurant, so be prepared to wait a bit on busy nights if you're in a group. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. My husband and I tried the Striped Bass Ceviche, Cheddar Scallion Biscuits, and the Hook and Plow Burger. I originally wanted to try the lobster roll but decided not to get it at the price point ($46), and I prefer warm lobster rolls over chilled ones. Overall, the food was okay but nothing special. The only memorable item for us was the biscuits, which I recommend trying! I liked the unique flavor combo--it was delicious with the apple butter and blueberry jam. Service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us often. Parking in this area is always tough, but we managed to find free street parking a couple blocks away. read more

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All of their food is so good. I usually go for any dish involving fish for lunch and the furikaki fries. If it's happy hour I'm definitely getting the tostadas or the scallop crudo and for dinner I'm getting the jidori chicken, it will blow your mind. We bring our pups for lunch too! They have a dog menu read more

My fiancé and I were in Manhattan Beach and discovered The Hook & Plow. There's one in Hermosa Beach but much smaller. We sat at the bar and met David, who was attentive, hospitable and knowledgeable. Wanting something lighter and healthier, we got the King Salmon salad. We added goat cheese but what stood out was the crispy skin on the perfectly seasoned and cooked Salmon. Broccolini and Brussels with a citrus vinaigrette just set this salad off. They also have 1/2 of house wine on Sundays (Sunday Funday!) which was a bonus. We both ended with a French Press coffee which was the perfect ending. We love everything about this place including the decor. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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Long story short: great food, not too busy, amazing ambiance, really sweet servers Great ambiance for a dinner-- sophisticated and upscale but not overly expensive! I got the salmon poke and furikake fries. Most places that offer poke add too much sauce and compromise the seafood flavor, but honestly Hook & Plow did it WELL! It's a GREAT dish! The furikake and truffle fries worked really well together too. I love trying fries that add something new AND taste good. 10/10 I came here just to get dinner alone on a Saturday night, and the staff was so kind! Shoutout to Kim, my server :) I want to come back here, and definitely plan to tell people about this place read more

The Hook & Plow - Furikake fries and salmon poke - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Got many items on and off the regular and happy hour menu We got calamari,Scallop crudo, Steak Sandwich with furikake fries, Fish taco (salmon), poke tostada, Steak tacos. The standouts were the furikake fries and the poke tostada. Both dishes have furikake on them so maybe thats why I liked those two the best. I would get everything again except the salmon fish tacos (white fish is law for fish tacos imo not salmon) and the calamari (not bc it was bad but bc it wasnt that special esp for $19). But service is super nice and was accommodating to our dog. Everyone enjoyed their time and food! read more

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It's is so good you should try, not a lot of spots can do that cocktail tasty. Thanks to our waiter for take care about my daughter's ice cream. He put that in fridge till she enjoyed her meal. Extremely sweet and caring read more

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What a cozy little place!! Super inviting, close to the beach, great service and good food. What more could you want ? We were able to make reservations and thankfully we did as it filled up really quickly after we got there, which was around 12:45pm. Started with a Bloody Mary, which was great and just spicy enough. The ceviche was absolutely delicious. Fresh fish with extreme flavor. The waiter was really nice and accommodating. Would come back again! . read more

The Hook & Plow - Fresh Striped Bass Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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