Fête Bistro by Slay

4.6

152 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Welcome to 'Fête,' brought to you by Chef David Slay where the very essence of celebration, or 'Fête' in French, comes to life in the form of a casual yet stylish bistro, whisking you away to the cozy corners of your favorite Parisian neighborhood.

As you step into our charming establishment, you'll find two distinct rooms that each tell a unique story. The first exudes a minimalistic elegance, adorned with antique caricatures that pay homage to tradition. The second room welcomes you with a whimsical embrace, featuring playful details such as wallpaper adorned with monkeys enjoying cigars and libations one wouldn't typically associate with jungles.

This unique blend of culinary heritage is what makes Fête a haven for connoisseurs of both French and Lebanese cuisine, crafted from the finest ingredients sourced fresh from our very own farm, the Slay Estate & Vineyard.

Bienvenue à Fête!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 376-1536
Website
https://fetebyslay.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef David Slay

Location
1017 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Area
Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Cross Street
Two Blocks from Manhattan Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

SUNDAY SUPPER
US$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sunday Supper @ Fête Bistro by Slay 4pm-9pm Every Sunday 3 Course Menu for $40 To Start: Fête-Toush Salad or French Onion Soup Followed By: French Onion Burger or Steak Au Poivre or Moules All served w/ frites Your choice of dessert of the day! Also featured: $12 Martinis - Dirty French or Dirty Lebanese

Warmed BaguetteUS$8.00
Pita ... Made Fresh in HouseUS$6.00
French Onion SoupUS$15.00
Chicken Liver PâtéUS$18.00
Steak TartareUS$24.00
Paris Ham & Deviled EggsUS$15.00
Whipped ChevreUS$16.00
Traditional HummusUS$15.00
Cauliflower HummusUS$18.00
Stuffed Grape LeavesUS$16.00
Helix EscargotUS$25.00
RakakatUS$15.00
Thumbelina CarrotsUS$18.50

Salade

TabboulehUS$14.00
Fête-ToushUS$19.00
Fresh Clipped LettuceUS$19.50

Entrées

Duck Conft a L’OrangeUS$35.00
Chicken PaillardUS$36.00
Shrimp KebabsUS$40.00
Coquille Saint JacquesUS$37.00
Croque MadameUS$29.50
5 Hour Lamb ShankUS$53.00
Prime Au PoivreUS$48.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Lamb ChopsUS$44.00
Coq Au VinUS$39.50
Ruby TroutUS$40.50
Twin Pork ChopUS$56.50
Lamb RaguUS$27.50

Avec - Frites

Shrimp KebabsUS$40.00
Beef KebabsUS$40.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Prime Au PoivreUS$48.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Filet Mignon 7oz.US$56.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Moules FritesUS$31.00
White Wine, Dijon, Roasted Garlic. Served w/ Frites.
Roasted Salmon (Faroe Island)US$40.00

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Beach Cities
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fête Bistro by Slay impresses with "amazing food" and "excellent service," offering a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like escargot, lamb chops, and duck confit. Despite occasional service hiccups, the charming atmosphere and attentive staff, especially servers like Ray and Michael, make it a "neighborhood gem."

152 Reviews

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Brandon
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a reservation at 7pm that I booked the day of with my girlfriend. We arrived at 645 and a sweet young hostess had our table ready and sat us immediately. Upon walking in, we both noticed how inviting and vibrant the energy in the room was, the atmosphere here on a Saturday night is awesome. I ordered the baguette immediately just to get something on the table. It was soo freshly baked it was unbelievable. Our server Tess suggested some of the wines from the Slay vineyard so I had a pilot noir and my girlfriend a vermentino. She loved the vermentino and went on a google rabbit hole to research this grape varietal which was new to us. I got a steak cooked medium rare it was excellent she had the mussels to complement her wine choice and was very happy. Dessert was a chocolate flour less cake (gluten free). It was a damn good way to finish the meal and went well with my pinot. All in all atmosphere was cozy and alive feeling, food was really good, our server Tess was very friendly and her suggestions were greatly appreciated. Fete is a must try if in Manhattan Beach looking for a new experience. Nice job Fete!
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peter
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Short pour on glass of wine. Waitress had a poor attitude. Glass of wine incorrectly billed.
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Maegan
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Will not go back! Sat at an awkward table by the swinging kitchen door. Mushy cold scallops. So over priced. Staff subpar for $40+ entree type of restaurant. Expressed disappointment to manager and she really didn’t care and blamed experience on being busy. Really bad value.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent everything! Thank you David Slay! Great escargot!
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Melita
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Fete Bistro by Slay is a delightful experience. The restaurant is alive with guests enjoying the ambience - delicious food and drink. Love that Mezcal Margarita! Menu choices are varied and delicious. For the health conscious, it becomes obvious that freshness is a goal of the chef. Salads are exquisite, crisp and varied with additions of fruit, olives etc. The bibb lettuce with pears is amazing, but so is the Tabouli. Dinner choices are varied, and lush. Whether fish, beef, or vegetarian, each is a perfect choice. Love the kabobs, a wonderful selection of chicken, shrimp, or beef. The fish dishes have a light texture, sauce, and spicing. To top off a grand meal, the dessert options are tempting, especially the Creme Brulee. As a frequent diner, I recommend making a reservation at Fete Bistro by Slay. Request Tess as your server. She is an absolute delight, especially helpful for guests to select their perfect menu choices!
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Gina
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time trying Fete… live music was a lovely plus… bar area busy, food good and service excellent.
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Scott
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for the 3 course Sunday Dinner and was very impressed. The food and sauces were excellent and the portions were good. Service was impeccable as the owner and GM made sure everything was to our liking.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased with the freshness and quality of the food. Every single dish from the steak tartare to mussels, along with the duck confit and the salad had unique flavors. We loved the place, congrats to the team at Fete Bistro.
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Natalie
Los Angeles
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was the worst experience at Fete. The service was horrible and the food was poor quality. We sat down and waited 10 minutes for a server to order a bottle of wine, we asked to put in an appetizer of hummus and pita. Then server told us there were two steak specials left and we had to order them now to reserve them, so we gave her our whole order. The soups came but no hummus or salad… then we had to ask what happened with the hummus, and salad. And to please not fire the steaks yet. The salad was poorly presented and thrown together. I had to eat the salad by myself since my other guests ordered soup to start and they came 20 minutes apart. The steaks finally came and were overcooked- tasted like they had been reheated since there had been a large party of 25 before us and sounded like these were left overs! For $54 each, we each ate a bite and couldn’t continue. The server didn’t seem to care or be concerned. Please refund us - two credit cards were used- Alex Goodson and Walter Rainey. My number is 925-899-2012
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claire
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely happy hour and beyond of community and service.
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FAQs

Fête Bistro by Slay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 376-1536.

Fête Bistro by Slay is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1017 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Additional information

Cross Street
Two Blocks from Manhattan Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd
Area
Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef David Slay
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://fetebyslay.com/
Phone number
(310) 376-1536

Fête Bistro by Slay

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SUNDAY SUPPER

Cru Et Crustacés

Caviar ServiceUS$148.00

Blue Hill TroutUS$22.50

Alaskan Snow CrabUS$30.00

Otoro SashimiUS$19.50

Petit Plat

Warmed BaguetteUS$8.00

Pita ... Made Fresh in HouseUS$6.00

French Onion SoupUS$15.00

Chicken Liver PâtéUS$18.00

Steak TartareUS$24.00

Paris Ham & Deviled EggsUS$15.00

Whipped ChevreUS$16.00

Traditional HummusUS$15.00

Cauliflower HummusUS$18.00

Stuffed Grape LeavesUS$16.00

Helix EscargotUS$25.00

RakakatUS$15.00

Thumbelina CarrotsUS$18.50

Salade

TabboulehUS$14.00

Fête-ToushUS$19.00

Fresh Clipped LettuceUS$19.50

Entrées

Duck Conft a L’OrangeUS$35.00

Chicken PaillardUS$36.00

Shrimp KebabsUS$40.00

Coquille Saint JacquesUS$37.00

Croque MadameUS$29.50

5 Hour Lamb ShankUS$53.00

Prime Au PoivreUS$48.00

Lamb ChopsUS$44.00

Coq Au VinUS$39.50

Ruby TroutUS$40.50

Twin Pork ChopUS$56.50

Lamb RaguUS$27.50

Avec - Frites

Shrimp KebabsUS$40.00

Beef KebabsUS$40.00

Prime Au PoivreUS$48.00

Filet Mignon 7oz.US$56.00

Moules FritesUS$31.00

Roasted Salmon (Faroe Island)US$40.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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