Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Beach Cities

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Beach Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Baran’s 2239

4.9

4.9 (1391)

$31 to $50

American

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Baran’s 2239 is committed to serve exceptional food in a casual atmosphere. The idea formed when brothers Jason and Jonathan Baran linked up with long time friend and chef Tyler Gugliotta. Hours of prep and creativity go into every single dish, using only fresh and homemade ingredients. Baran’s 2239 has over 40 craft beers and extensive wine list. Recognized on Michelin's Bib Gourmand 2018 list

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JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Baran’s continues to be a great restaurant World class

Nick's Manhattan Beach

4.8

4.8 (2402)

$30 and under

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

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April

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, friendly staff, Nice ambiance. Would highly recommend.

Bazille - Nordstrom Del Amo

4.9

4.9 (559)

$30 and under

American

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (310) 750-1610 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Lynn

Dined 5 days ago

Love to go to Bazille for great meals with quality food. I especially like the salmon with Israeli couscous and the lemon ricotta cookies.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Petros - Manhattan Beach

4.8

4.8 (1124)

$31 to $50

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

“Our menu is a combination of the best ingredients that Greece and California cuisine have to offer. We import olive oil, feta, honey, oregano and wines from Greece, the freshest organic vegetables from our farms in Los Olivos and wineries of our great state. Quality, simplicity, healthy and tasty food is the creation of that combination. Enjoy.”

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Jodi

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful restaurant and great menu! Meatball dish was super. Thanks for a lovely evening!

Tin Roof Bistro

4.8

4.8 (5619)

$30 and under

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

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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Wayne or Tammy

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Our server, Michael, was excellent. He provided us with great meal recommendations and his service was phenomenal.

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Popular dish

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

4.8

4.8 (329)

$31 to $50

American

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Chef David Slay's exciting Hermosa Beach collaboration, brought to you by the team from Bottle Inn and Martha's Hermosa Beach. "Farm-to-Beach" menu with fresh local seasonal ingredients & wines direct from the Slay Estate & Vineyard. Chef Slay has transformed this corner into the newest culinary hotspot in the South Bay. Join us for beachside views & beautiful sunset dining. Come experience what everyone is talking about! "Farm to Beach!

Dinner Nightly. Bottomless Mimosas ~ Weekend Brunch. Prime Rib Sundays. Half Price Select Wine Tuesdays. Rooftop Dining. Beer & Wine. Private Parties.

3 different casual-upscale locations that are available for seating:
- Inside Cozy Dining (vintage coastal decor)
- Outdoor Porch Patio (street-view, with heaters)
- Rooftop Dining (with heaters)

Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website: www.slayhermosa.com. We look forward to delighting you! #slayallday

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KathleenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

All 7 of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Food was perfect and service was great. A lot of fun.

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Popular dish

Prime Rib Grilled Cheese

Experience

Weekend Brunch ~ Bottomless Mimosas

Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

4.7 (4503)

$31 to $50

American

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

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.

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ColleenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always delicious ! Love coming here ! One of my Fav places in MB

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Popular dish

Spiced Banana Bread

Popular dish

Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

Popular dish

Skirt Steak and Eggs

Hudson House

4.8

4.8 (278)

$30 and under

American

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Hudson House offers a large menu of beverages that features craft cocktails, wines, craft beers and a curated backbar that includes bourbon/rye, gin, tequila/mezcal and scotch. Come solo and sit at the bar or bring a friend and enjoy drinks at a table in the dining room. Looking to dine outdoors? Join us for dining al fresco on our expansive outdoor patio with TVs and numerous picnic tables. Hudson House has a menu with several types of dishes like the toasted edamame and shishito peppers or the serrano cheddar grit fritters. Dig in on the brown sugar pork ribs, a marinated skirt steak served with truffle cheese fries or the Hudson House pretzel burger. Finish your meal or just stop by for a sweet dessert of chocolate chip pretzel bread pudding. Hudson House is great for group dining and corporate events on our patio or in the bar. Not sure where we are locaated? Look for the Brady Smith mural with doodles on an orange building.

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RalphVIP

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Great happy hour drinks and food and service! Loud & energetic crowd.

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Experience

Drag Queen Bingo Happy Hour

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites

4.5

4.5 (21)

$30 and under

American

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites is located in the heart of Redondo Beach, California. We pride ourselves in offering an exceptional dining experience to our beloved customers. As our name suggests, we are dedicated to showcasing the artistry and mastery of our craft, both in our delicious handcrafted brews and our mouthwatering bites. Our menu features an array of delectable dishes, ranging from juicy burgers and tender steaks to fresh seafood and tasty vegetarian options. With a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, we invite you to sit back, unwind, and enjoy our wide selection of craft beers, carefully curated to quench your thirst and enhance your dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual night out with friends or a memorable meal with loved ones, The Craftsman is the perfect destination to indulge in great food, great drinks, and great company.

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Circe

Dined on 14 Oct 2024

Wow! I can’t say enough good things about this place. We needed this place in the Riviera. In the Month of October they are celebrating their one year anniversary, so there are a lot of fun creative specials going on the entire month. Perfect chance to find and taste all their delicious high-grade food. The service is top-notch and the ambience perfection! I love that this is a local family that owns it. The community is really starting to rally around this gem discovering the phenomenal food and great service!

Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.8

4.8 (1505)

$31 to $50

American

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles is a cash-free establishment. Guests visiting Restaurant 917 or Speedster Café are welcome to use their AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa card.

Located on the second level of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, with stunning views of the driver development track, Restaurant 917’s sleek and modern setting echoes Porsche’s world-class design aesthetic. The name and decor were inspired by the legendary 917 race car, which gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971.

Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917’s refined yet approachable seasonal menu is composed of ingredient-driven dishes that merge diverse flavors, inventive techniques and playful compositions. A unique fine-dining experience worthy of a special trip or serving as the perfect finish to an adrenalin-packed day, it is also an unforgettable venue for special celebrations and meetings.

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Rosy

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and when we first walking into the building it was really cool and nice getting to look at the cars, the little shop, and cafe. I also now see why the wait to land a reservation here is pretty long because walking in, it did not feel packed or too chaotic. I’m a very anxious person and get uncomfortable whenever I’m at a setting where there’s a lot of people so this was extremely nice for me. Now, for the restaurant, I’m a pretty picky eater so not much stood out to me on the menu other than the classic 917 burger which happened to be delicious along with the side of fries that it came with. The bill for me and my partner didn’t come out to a lot or what I was expecting but I mean we did only have the burgers and no alcoholic drinks. Overall really nice and calm place, I felt comfortable and like I could talk to my boyfriend freely and admire the cars together. The service was also really good! I loved everything and my boyfriend enjoyed it a lot as well.

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