Victor, Victor, Victor. Always a pleasure & spot on service. Food was great! I'm a regular & appreciate the personal attention.

The food was great and Victor was the best. Everything was prepared perfectly and Victor was very attentive. My ice tea was never empty.

My second experience comparison was almost night and day. Maybe the weekend is more well staffed? The service was better, each server looked happier and was more welcoming. I actually sat and dined in and it felt nice. I sat in the patio/terrace area on the cushioned seating and it was so nice to enjoy a nourishing meal here. The dishes were light and healthy. You don't leave feeling like you wish you didn't eat that. I also appreciate that they have a lot of gluten free options. Even all of the pizzas could be gluten free if requested. The quality of their ingredients were to my liking. We're vegetarian but there were no issues finding vegetarian options. On their menu "map", it says V (vegan) but I didn't see any item on the dinner menu with a v on it. Chocolate lava cake was hot, perfectly paired with the cold creamy ice cream with melted chocolate inside. They have parking down below- "metered" parking for 3 hrs. This place shares space with many other great retailers/businesses including Bacio Di latte ice cream if you wanted ice cream after dinner here. I'll have to come back for the happy hour next time I'm in the area. read more

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There were only 3 other tables there, yet the service wasn't great. The server couldn't answer basic questions about the menu items. We put in the order, she came back verifying one of the items... but then my meal came out and my companions did not. She asked again what her order was...20 minutes later my meal was cold and hers finally arrived. Seemed like it wasn't put in at all. The manager had come by at the beginning. He was nice. I told him before my guest arrived that it was her birthday and he said he would quietly send over a dessert when he saw we were done. Needless to say, it never arrived. Nick's is busier for a reason. read more

Came for our friend's bday lunch and it happened to be HH so we ordered a couple of appetizers. Crispy calamari, brown butter cinnamon roll, and crispy chicken bites were all served COLD so off to a bad start already... Entrees were served hot thankfully. I liked my beer battered fish & chips but the batter kept falling apart. Bf liked his burger but the steak was mid. Service was nice but not super attentive imo. They would forget to bring stuff that we asked for and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Parking in the structure or on the street with meters. read more

Love this place! Food was great! Service was great! Victor was very nice and attentive! Highly recommend. read more

zinc@shade - Great place for a nice and light lunch or brunch! Victoria our server was amazing! Very attentive! Highly recommend - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

My friends and I came here for breakfast/brunch before going to the beach. It's about a 5 minute walk from the beach and the perfect vibe. Our server, Victor, was great, he recommended we get a bottle or prosecco if we didn't want bottomless mimosas and it ended up being the perfect amount for us. The food was amazing and we tried the peach and guava mimosas, which were also really good. I would definitely come back! read more

zinc@shade - Breakfast Burrito, Chilaquiles, and Zinc Breakfast - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Stayed here and was very satisfied with the accommodation and food. We had food when we arrived, the spicy tuna was great! In the morning, I had the traditional breakfast and loved the potatoes. All in all, great experience and what I want from a hotel. read more

Just had the best meal at Zinc! After a Long Beach day, we ate here on the cozy couches outside. I recommend the spicy tuna app and the meatballs. The kids were especially excited that the kitchen accommodated them and made them pancakes at 5:30 p.m. Shout out to our server Victor who was personable and attentive. read more

Okay, I had no idea they had a bottomless mimosas option here, I will definitely be coming back for that at some point, haha. Great ambiance, delicious food, and fast service, plus live music (only Thursday nights & Sundays for brunch), Zinc @ Shade in Manhattan Beach has it all! A five-star experience all around, I was pleasantly surprised from our friendly server (Jenna?) to Hugo, who playing live music while we were there. We didn't mention it, but it was actually a birthday brunch and it felt so perfect! I can't wait to come back here again and try the white pizza (apparently it's very popular), as well as many of the other delicious items they offer. Also, It's super convenient that there's a parking structure below that you can park at that's relatively cheap. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.75/5 read more

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The staff here is so amazing! They were so friendly and made sure we were enjoying our time (without being overbearing). We came for happy hour and had no regrets. It's just a good deal for a majority of the plates we got. We got the spicy tuna, the empanadas, the grilled pear and burrata, and the filet bites. We got the spicy tuna because everyone else around was. It was pretty average, I would say maybe skip it and get another app. The empanadas came out hot! The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the portion of bread to meat was . The pear and burrata was refreshing and the perfect medium in between the filet bites and the empanadas. The filet bites were our favorite. We couldn't believe this was on the happy hour and if we didn't have the tuna, we would have ordered another! The restaurant had a live band that day and the weather was sunny and not cold too. Everything was essentially perfect read more

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Great brunch/lunch spot! I had reservations on a Sunday morning, and we were seated pretty fast. We were seated outside since the weather was nice and it was a cute vibe. My friend and I ordered the Crispy Tuna Rice and Zinc Burger. Both were delicious and packed with bold flavors. Overall, great place for brunch with friends! read more

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As much as I liked the vibes here and sitting in front of a fire, the food we had was surprisingly mid and rather overpriced for the quality and taste. We came for DineLA and only one other table was occupied - at dinnertime on a summer Friday. :( Yes, it's a hotel restaurant, but I checked reviews beforehand and had high hopes. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the meal. We tried the Steak Frites, Shrimp & Grits, and Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice - all pretty, but just did not taste as good as it should have. This was for DineLA, but these items are also on their regular menu. The sorbet and the NY cheesecake, though, were highlights. I would come back just to enjoy the sorbet in front of a fire. Service was a bit slow and we were left to ourselves for most of the meal, which was fine. Parking is available in a nearby garage, be sure to pay the meter. read more

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Cute restaurant at a local hotel tucked away in the corner. Nice patio seating with light breeze. Pup friendly. Had the blackened fish tacos and Mexican Cesar salad with salmon. Delicious and fresh. Would definitely order again but also may many other good menu options Portion was filling and reasonable for cost. read more

zinc@shade - Mexican Cesar Salad with grilled salmon - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Víctor is amazing. The food is always the best. The whole team is kind and welcoming. Me and my son love it. Thank you guys!

Watched world cup final @Zinc. Atmosphere was great. Service was super friendly welcoming and excellent . Thank You Victor! Highly recommend for great ambience, food, drinks especially for sporting events. read more

The patio is a nice place for happy hour. Seating is available indoors next to the bar and hotel check-in desk. Lighting is on the dark side during the day. Kids can play in the outdoor mall's courtyard Convenient location downtown MB. read more

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My girls and I went here for brunch and it was really good! I was able to get a reservation for 8 and we were sat right away. The service was great and the waiters constantly would check on us and make sure we were okay :) The food overall was excellent- my steak was perfectly medium rare and the eggs were not overcooked. Only thing is that parking is either street or paid parking. Otherwise, this is a great place to get brunch! read more

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Great ambiance with covered patio and very dog friendly. They even brought some water for my pup without being asked. That was very appreciated! It's a great spot for a casual Sunday afternoon brunch or snack, which is what we did while walking the dog. The Brussels Sprouts and Goat Cheese pizza was kind of bland. Nothing too special. The fries were hot and fresh which was good. The front desk, runners and bussers were great. Our server was friendly, yet he was also the bartender and taking care of a large party inside. As a result, we were forgotten about and there were long stretches of time where nobody checked on us. We had to hunt him down to pay the bill. This isn't his fault per se, but management shouldn't have had him take our table on the far end of the patio if he was taking care of a large party inside. read more

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What a lovely night at Zinc @ Shade Hotel in MB! The live music, food & ambience was on point. Victor was our server and he was so attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

Update on review. We just went there on Saturday. They made a small mistake and they COMPENSATED us for the error. TOP NOTCH customer service !! read more

It's got a great ambience. I mean?m, you can sit on a patio, and enjoy ocean breeze sand people watch in the plaza. I received great service from Gustavo. The Peruvian soup is excellent! Also, if Gluten Free is your thing, they do things very safe and well here. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing Christmas morning meal. Service was also great and the workers were very accommodating to food allergies! read more

zinc@shade - Breakfast Burrito with Avocado - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We went for breakfast this morning and had a great experience. Gustavo was attentive and efficient and as always, very kind to us. The food was great and we will be back soon. Thanks Gustavo! read more

Great food and customer service. Thanks to our server Victor. The ambiance with the fire pit and sunset was so pretty! Thanks again! read more

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Have eaten here often, and the food, service and atmosphere is always excellent! We were there last night and our server Cynthia was awesome!!! I also want to give a shout out to the rest of the table service team and the manger last night as you all made our time there awesome! Will be back again soon. read more

Waiters are weird and overstep, watching the entire time while we ate/drank, implied that we couldn't afford another bottle

Excellent Happy Hour! Ordered INSANELY DELISH Sourdough Toast w/ Burrata, Pears, Arugula, Pomegranates w/ Balsamic Drizzle. Perfect afternoon snack! Lovely Patio & Bar. Nice service. read more

zinc@shade - Sourdough Toast w/ Burrata, Pear, Arugula, Pomegranate + Balsamic Drizzle - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We were here for Dina Around LA event and we were warmly welcomed by the restaurant's team. The outdoor terrace is very nice and had great lighting--not too much sun but just right amount of light--perfect for brunch. You also get a nice ocean breeze. We had some appetizers--crispy calamari and Margherita pizza. Pizza had really good fresh tasting sauce and mozzarella cheese, while the calamari had that perfect crisp and flavor. read more

zinc@shade - Very welcoming management - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Christmas Eve dinner definitely lacking in quality for the price. For 95$, you get a bread roll, amuse bouche (best thing - prawns), a salad, and a main. The biggest letdown was the prime rib. Definitely overcooked when called "medium" (pictured). For those who have had prime rib, can imagine how over cooked this is. It was hard. Usually, you cut the middle of the roast for patrons who want more rarer cuts and the outside of the roast for more well done. But the manager said all the cuts are the same "medium." Which makes me wonder if these were cut from the roast fresh for patrons. I get that it's a holiday dinner, but for a 95$ asking price, the expectation is higher and at least, patrons should be able to ask for a less well done cut. read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We sat on the terrace for dinner in January. They had lots of heating laps that kept everyone warm. The service was excellent and attentive. The wait time for the food was just right. Great and attentive service. We had our dog, and she was welcomed. There were 2 other dogs on the terrace. Very pet-friendly. The food was excellent. We had the crispy salmon risotto and steak frites. Both were cooked to perfection. Decent portion size. Desserts were cheesecake and Creme Brulé. Again, generous portions. The price was on point. Would definitely come back again. read more

I checked in the Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach at night. I ate alone at Zinc in the hotel 1F for dinner. The man at the bar was very pleasant service. I couldn't drink, so I ordered a slice of lemon in the hot water. And I ordered Crispy Skin Norweigan Salmon. There was a risotto under the crispy grilled salmon w skin, which was a little thick, but the taste was mild and easy to eat. This dish was well served with the hot lemon water I ordered. I liked the place where I could relax alone. I'm thinking about what to eat next time. read more

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Really delightful place to sit outside and have brunch on a nice day. It can get very hot on the "Metlox plaza" sitting area, so keep that in mind. Not the least expensive brunch around but quite tasty. The avocado toast comes with two over easy eggs which was very nice. My frittata was OK, nothing special, but the fruit that came with it was nice. Our waitress was doing her best to handle a multitude of tables. We appreciated her hard work. We came on a day when they were doing a special at brunch, where, and magician came around and did magic right at your table. That was definitely worth every penny of the expensive brunch. There's no free parking anywhere, but your best option is to park in the underground structure. TL/dr: pretty fancy and pricey brunch that's basically worth it read more

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Came here on Saturday night. Friendly and fast service but food was ok. Nothing really special but decent. We didn't exactly enjoyed the ambiance. Outdoor seats are nicer. read more

zinc@shade - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We had a nice dinner at Zinc. The food was amazing. We got the Tagliatelle Bolognese, lobster mac and cheese, mussels and Burata for an app. So good! The service was impeccable and the ambiance was really lovely. We sat outside and it was cool and breezy. We had an amazing time and we'll definitely come back. read more

The services and atmosphere was great, but the food was not memorable. It was okay, but pricey.

Had a lovely happy hour at Zinc at Shade hotel with my bestie shared great laughs in the patio for happy hour with with Pear martinis that paired perfectly with the Pear burrata & leaks! Server Cynthia was stellar service! This is my new go spot in town for happy hour ! Great menu. :) read more

zinc@shade - Happy hour pear martinis with bestie @ Zinc Manhattan beach 90266 - New American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

First of all, I have to shout out the service. Super friendly and attentive. More so than any restaurant I've been to in the past 3 months. And second of all, food was amazing! We did the dineLA menu and it was fantastic! Highly recommend this place if you're in Manhattan Beach. :) read more

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Came by earlier today for Memorial Day brunch and while the food was consistently tasty, the service left much to be desired. To begin, my family and I waited long enough for someone to come by our table after seating that I had to go up to the maitre'd to ask for a server. Our waitress finally came to warmly greet us, but that's where the positives end. She was otherwise largely absent for the rest of our meal and my wife and I had to ask other waitstaff to help us with clearing the table, the check, take-away boxes, etc. On top of that, I mentioned a Yelp check-in offer for a complimentary guacamole appetizer early on in the meal only to have our waitress completely forgot to ask her manager about it until after we had finished all of our dishes... On the bright side, our breakfast sandwich was top notch with its egg, bacon, cheese, aioli, and caramelized onions all in perfect harmony. The margherita's mozz and toppings were fresh though the thin crust was more like a flatbread in texture. Lastly, our son's French toast was fluffy and generously portioned. Ultimately, we enjoyed our food, but we were seriously frustrated and disappointed with the poor service especially with having to keep a close eye on our toddler's schedule. read more

Such a hidden gem! It's never crowded, but the service is friendly and the food is seriously good. I had the salmon avocado salad--fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend loved his shrimp and grits. Big portions for a great price. We'll definitely be back! read more