32 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Manhattan Beach

1. Esperanza

4.7

Exceptional(767)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Inspired by both Cabo San Lucas’ beautiful coast and Mexico City’s vibrant cosmopolitan neighborhoods, Esperanza’s thoughtful design blurs the lines between art and function. Masterfully designed by internationally renowned Islandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, Esperanza’s interiors reflect an elevated coastal ambiance that exaggerates the grandeur of a beach town villa.Chef Ray Alvarez oversees a menu featuring fresh interpretations of Sonoran cuisine while Head Mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams developed Esperanza’s bar program to not only include delicious and playful cocktails, but the two have also created the largest tequila list and mezcal collection in the South Bay.

2. The Strand House

4.7

Exceptional(3218)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 90 times today

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

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3. Manhattan Beach Post

4.6

Exceptional(4528)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 56 times today

Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.

4. Love and Salt

4.7

Exceptional(2023)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 56 times today

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

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5. Slay Steak & Fish House

4.9

Exceptional(789)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 17 times today

Owner and acclaimed chef David Slay brings you SLAY Steak + Fish House. The food is locally sourced, some of which comes from his very own garden in Orange County at his other restaurants, Park Ave & Il Garage. SLAY offers cast-iron cooked grass-fed beef, chops, and sustainable seafood. Wine, from his very own winery Slay Estate & Vineyard located in Santa Barbara is also sold at SLAY. The ambiance is upscale and one of a kind.

6. Mangiamo

4.8

Exceptional(1656)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 13 times today

Mangiamo Restaurant, serving traditional Italian cuisine through a California lens, is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, one block west of Manhattan Beach's historic pier. Mangiamo has been serving the South Bay since 1984. Mangiamo is currently serving indoors and outdoors on our heated decks with epic views of the Pacific Ocean.

7. Jame

4.8

Exceptional(1050)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 27 times today

Jame is Jackson and Melissa Kalb's first restaurant, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. Jame's vision is to use local, market-driven ingredients to create delicious and unique Italian dishes. This is particularly true in the hand-rolled pastas, but is also seen in other popular dishes like the crispy brussels sprouts, kale salad, and Crispy Braised "Coop's" pork shank. Join us next door at John Thomas Bar where Chef Jackson highlights sophisticated twists on classic cocktails for those who are looking for some late night fun. Take a quick trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

8. Tin Roof Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(5641)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 29 times today

ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITY ON OUR WEBSITE : TinRoofBistro.com After soaking in the TRB’s Santa Barbara mission architecture, you’ll enter and be greeted by a triple arched Brunswick mahogany bar. Large bowls of colorful citrus for making cocktails sit atop a twenty-foot long bar perfect for grabbing a glass of wine or a bite to eat. As you explore further towards the display kitchen, you enter our lounge, also referred to as the wine library. Knotted wood shelves display our wines, divided up by wine region. Windows surround the North side of the dining room, allowing our guests to gaze out onto the fountain in our courtyard. I describe the décor as thoughtful and collective, creating little vignettes for dining areas. We offer two separate outdoor dining experiences: our courtyard with full service and our front porch great for appetizers, drinks and lounging.

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9. Palmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila

4.8

Exceptional(895)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Hermosa Beach

Booked 36 times today

For birthdays, anniversaries or large parties, please call our Events Manager, Anjel at 310 977 7939 or email at reservations@palmillahb.comPalmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila, an upscale chef driven restaurant, delivers regionally influenced gourmet Mexican food, engaging service, hand-crafted cocktails, and the best selection of premium tequilas in the South Bay. Located steps away from the Pacific ocean on the Hermosa Beach promenade, guests will enjoy an elegant market-fresh menu. The innovative space, designed by G+ Gulla Jonsdottir Designs, transports guests to a Mexican resort complete with a cozy heated patio, unique white stone walls surrounding an intimate dining room, and a stunning marble counter-top at the full service bar.

10. MB Grille

4.2

Awesome(253)

Price: Moderate

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 8 times today

MB Grille opened its doors in Riverside, California in 1989. It is a moderately priced, full-service restaurant and is famous for its fresh fish and Chef-inspired Specialty seafood dishes. MB Grill is renowned for friendly, polished-casual service, outstanding value, and superior quality food products. Key to its presentation is the fresh fish market, where all fish being served is on display. In addition, up to a dozen fresh fish are offered daily, entrees of fresh chicken or aged beef as well as signature salads and pastas are offered. Our Master sushi chef has also created a variety of classic sushi rolls, along with our fresh oyster bar selections. The food is flavorful and portions are generous. The “famous” sourdough bread is served warm at your table as a start to every meal. Our restaurant features a Full Bar, offering a wide selection of spirits to enhance your dining experience.

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1. Esperanza

2. The Strand House

3. Manhattan Beach Post

4. Love and Salt

5. Slay Steak & Fish House

6. Mangiamo

7. Jame

8. Tin Roof Bistro

9. Palmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila

10. MB Grille

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