Southbay Restaurant Guide
The holidays are here! Whether you want the perfect spot to take family and friends or a great location to host your festive event, here are some South Bay dining suggestions that combine fabulous food and top-notch service with a warm, welcoming vibe.
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BALEENkitchen
Enjoy Knotty Hour, weekend brunch, weekly live music, marina views and cozy fireside seating. Named one of Los Angeles’ top 10 waterside dining spots by Zagat.
The Portofino Hotel & Marina
260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
310-372-1202 | portofinobaleen@hotelportofino.com | @baleenkitchenla
BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach
Join us for lunch and dinner to enjoy premium steak and seafood selections paired with innovative starters, trendy cocktails and unparalleled hospitality.
Manhattan Village
3110 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-683-4080 | boasteak.com | @boasteak_mb
brewco social
Your favorite new Manhattan Beach dining destination. Enjoy the charm of a reimagined local gem inspired by California cuisine and the vibrant beachside lifestyle.
124 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-798-2744 | brewcosocial.com | @brewcosocial
Captain Kidds Fish Market & Restaurant
Serving the freshest seafood in the South Bay since 1976. A Redondo Beach landmark in the heart of King Harbor. Multiple indoor-outdoor patios and seafood delivered daily.
209 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach
310-372-7703 | captainkidds.com | @captainkidds
Chip Cookies
A gourmet bakery crafting warm, freshly baked cookies with premium ingredients. Featuring a rotating weekly menu of unique flavors and classic favorites, perfect for any occasion.
25360 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance
424-542-7160 | chipcookies.co | @chipcookiesco
Creme De La Crepe
Serving authentic French cuisine in the South Bay since 2003. Enjoy a family brunch on our patios or an intimate date night by candlelight.
424 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach | 310-937-2822
1708½ S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach | 310-540-8811
cremedelacrepe.com | @cremedelacreperb
Dan Modern Chinese
Minimalist, elevated dining with a modern take on traditional Chinese cuisine— made from scratch using centuries-old techniques. Specializing in handmade dumplings and noodles.
Manhattan Village
3160 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 140, Manhattan Beach
310-546-1588 | danmodernchinese.com | danmodernchinese
Fishing with Dynamite
Fishing with Dynamite offers a rustic menu of playful, artisanal dishes complemented by artfully crafted cocktails and small-production wines.
1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
310-893-6299 | eatfwd.com | @eat_fwd
Great American International Seafood Market
Shop fresh fish and so much more at our family-owned market, with a curated mix of seafood products, specialty ingredients and ready-to-eat salads. Gift cards available.
Golden Cove Center
31224 Palos Verdes Dr. W., Rancho Palos Verdes
310-750-6074 | greatamericanseafoodmarket.com | @great_american_seafood_market
Good Stuff Restaurants
Good Stuff Restaurants, an award-winning staple in the South Bay for 44 years, boasts delicious food, welcoming staff and iconic locations.
1286 The Strand, Hermosa Beach
1617 S. PCH, Redondo Beach
550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates
131 W. Grand Ave., El Segundo
eatgoodstuff.com | @eatgoodstuff
Love.Life Café + Wellness Bar
Nutrient-packed, flavorful food to fuel your active lifestyle. Come for the salads, bowls and smoothies; stay for the ultimate holistic health and wellness experience.
740 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., El Segundo
310-623-6895 | love.life | @theofficiallove.life
Manhattan Beach Post
MB Post is a social house where guests come for dinner but stay for the spirited and engaging atmosphere.
1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
310-545-5405 | eatmbpost.com | @eat_mbpost
Mercado
Traditional yet contemporary elevated Mexican cuisine accessible to everyone! Enjoy daily food and drink features, taco Tuesday, regular and late-night happy hours, and private dining.
Manhattan Village
3212A N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-545-0388 | @mercadomanhattanbeach | cocinasycalaveras.com/mercado-mb-menu
Primo Italia
For generations, our families have enjoyed the tradition of homemade pastas, sauces, vino e dolci—and we invite you to participate in that culinary heritage.
24590 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance
310-378-4288 | eatprimo.com | @primo_italia
Pura Vita
100% plant-based Italian restaurant serving house-made pastas and Neapolitan pizza. Organic, sustainable, clean ingredients and gluten-free options. Enjoy our full bar serving natural biodynamic wines and organic craft cocktails with a sunset view.
320 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
424-304-2247 | puravitalosangeles.com | @puravitaredondo
R/10 Social House
Located in Redondo Beach’s Marina, R/10 Social House is a neighborhood gastropub offering farm-to-table food, handcrafted cocktails and a selection of intriguing, affordable artisan beers and wines.
179 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach
310-798-2500 | r10socialhouse.com | @r10socialhouse
Riera’s Place
A family-run deli offering a wide range of breakfast burritos, sandwiches, salads, fresh poké, Sicilian-style pizzas and catering services. Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday.
1908 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach
310-316-1908 | rierasplace.com | @rierasplace
Riviera Mexican Cantina
The South Bay’s newest oceanfront Mexican restaurant, located in King Harbor Marina. We are an Open Table Diners’ Choice winner. Our private event room is available for your holiday party!
207 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach
310-374-2689 | info@therivmexcantina.com | @therivmexcantina
Riviera Mexican Grill
Serving the best Mexican food in the South Bay since 1996. Enjoy our famous fish tacos and margaritas on our multiple outdoor patios. See you at the Riv.
1615 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach
310-540-2501 | therivmex.com | @therivmex
Rock’N Fish
Just steps from the Manhattan Beach Pier, this welcoming spot is filled with delicious food, spirits and warm smiles. The menu focuses on American regional cuisine highlighting seafood, steaks and seasonal specialties.
120 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-379-9900 | mb.rocknfish.com | @rocknfishmb
RYLA
RYLA features coastal California cuisine imbued with Japanese flavors from our very own Chef Ray Hayashi and his wife, Chef Cynthia Hetlinger.
1220 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach
424-247-9881 | eatryla.com | @eat_ryla
Salt & Pearl
From the ocean’s freshest catch to sumptuous land-based fare, Salt & Pearl provides an all-encompassing dining experience with a menu that is sure to please.
1719 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
310-372-0122 | saltandpearlrb.com | @saltandpearlrb
Sea Level
Premier waterfront restaurant at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach featuring California Coastal cuisine with indoor-outdoor dining, fire pits, happy hour and weekend brunch, plus special events!
655 North Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach
rb.shadehotel.com/dine | 310-921-8950 | @sealevelrb
Sushi Roku Manhattan Beach
Satisfy your sushi fix with us for lunch and dinner, or get your favorites delivered straight to your door.
Manhattan Village
3110 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-683-4060 | sushiroku.com | @sushirokumb
The Arthur J
The Arthur J is a neighborhood steakhouse celebrating the time-honored tradition of cooking steaks over a hot wood fire and smoking embers.
903 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
310-878-9620 | thearthurj.com | @the_arthur_j
The Original Red Onion
Celebrating 61 years in Palos Verdes, the Red Onion Restaurant has been a local favorite for three generations. Still owned and operated by the founding family.
736 Bart Earle Way, Rolling Hills Estates
310-377-5660 | originalredonion.com
The Rockefeller
The South Bay’s original gastropub, with locations in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Locally owned since 2011.
1707 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
418 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach
1209 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach
eatrockefeller.com | @eatrockefeller
The Strand House
Enjoy 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and a California Coastal menu highlighting the bounty of produce available year-round in Southern California.
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
310-545-7470 | thestrandhousemb.com | @strandhousemb
Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila
A Baja-inspired modern-day Mexican eatery and bar that holds true to south-of-the-border fan favorites, combined with some creative twists on East Los Angeles comfort foods.
1723 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
310-430-7787 | eatdrinkvida.com | @eatdrinkvida
zinc@shade
Inside Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach, zinc features California cuisine and small plates with indoor-outdoor dining, happy hour, weekend brunch and special events!
1221 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach
mb.shadehotel.com/dine | 310-698-5559 | @shadehotelmb
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