Manhattan Beach Post

We were looking for brunch on the way back to San Diego from LAX. My husband found this place and it was a cute one! The brunch food is fusion style, kinda different than a regular brunch place. The foods are nicely cooked and beautifully plated. But I won’t say it’s very delicious, I might love the normal style brunch better which is more homey and hearty. But this place is definitely great for dating or friends gathering.

Totally redone architecture inside! Beautiful casual with an amazing bar! The Barrel Aged Old Fashion is still my favorite cocktail there!

I had a reservation here with my wife for a Valentine’s prix fixe dinner. The hostess team were immediately attentive, and as soon as we checked in, we were greeted and brought to our table. Our server was polite, knowledgeable, & made rotations often, and she was quite observant for timing of checking in with us. In between each course was a short gap, which was excellent service to us, especially on a busy holiday evening with a full house of customers.

The signature cocktail was perfect, each plate was smaller in proportions, but not too small! I enjoyed the variety very much and everything tasted so flavorful the presentation was spectacular.

The tartare was best I ever had, the skirt steak was cooked perfect and the dessert was exceptional.

As far as the final bill, I was satisfied and did not think it was too expensive given the neighborhood of restaurants which can be quite overpriced in Manhattan Beach.

Highly recommend this place, and will return

The second time back here after 6 months or so and everything was exactly as good as the last time! That statement means more than I can explain but I'll try - I travel all around the US for work and at 90% of the restaurants I like have deteriorated in the food quality, hence staying as good as I remembered it to be was a very pleasant surprise.

Wife and I had a great impromptu dinner the other night. Food was great, and nicely done. Nice variety of items and great use of seasonal produce. We have been for brunch several times, but never for dinner. I would recommend getting several small plates so you can try more of the menu. We will definitely be back.

I've been to Manhattan Beach Post in Los Angeles several times now, and each visit has been fantastic. The Korean Chicken Sandwich initially drew me in with its perfect blend of spicy and sweet flavors. The Crudo, always fresh and seasoned to perfection, has been a consistent favorite.

The drinks here are exceptional, particularly the Manhattan cocktail, expertly mixed by Ricky. His skill and friendly demeanor make the experience even more enjoyable. Each time I've visited, Ricky's recommendations and attentive service have significantly enhanced our dining experience.

Beyond the initial dishes, everything I've tried has been outstanding. The naan bread is always perfectly baked, and the pork spaghetti is a unique and flavorful dish that I find myself craving. And let's not forget about the desserts – each one has been a delightful end to the meal.

The ambiance at Manhattan Beach Post complements the high-quality food and drinks. It's the perfect setting for both casual outings and special occasions, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Overall, my experiences at Manhattan Beach Post have been consistently impressive. The combination of delicious food, great drinks, and exceptional service makes it a standout in the LA dining scene. It's definitely a place I'll keep returning to.

I love coming here.

The ambiance is lovely, the staff are as well, and the food is top notch.

I love some dishes more than others (to be expected anywhere), but my favs to date are the chimichanga, eggs Benedict, and the lobster avocado toast.
I used to love a steak dish, but I can’t recall the name.
Come here if you haven’t been before- you won’t be disappointed.

Most recent visit 5/6/2023:

*** Cinnamon roll (my friends order) 3.5-5 /5
Warm spiced brioche smothered in citrus marscapone icing
~The roll was huge! It was a glaze with citrus rind sprinkled on top. I thought the citrus was a nice touch, but that’s because I don’t love cinnamon rolls because I find them too sweet, so the citrus does a nice job breaking up the sweetness.
- One of my friends loved this. She said the roll was delicious.
- My other friend said this was meh. He said the roll wasn’t hot enough and that the citrus took away from the usual cinnamon flavor. Then again, his caveat is that he isn’t a huge sweet person, although he does like cinnamon rolls.

*** Bay scallop ceviche 3/5
Aji Amarillo leche de Tigre, cucumbers, shaved radish,purple sweet potato chips

~I’ve had this before here and I thought it was great. This time, the bay scallops were a little strong flavored (if you get what I mean when I say fishy). It made me question whether I really liked it in the past or whether I was misremembering and then I realized, the last time I had it, they used large scallops. In general, the larger scallops have less of that strong flavor. None the less, if that flavor doesn’t bother you, then you might enjoy this dish more than I did.

***** Carnitas Breakfast Chimichanga 5+/5
all natural beeler’s pork shoulder, Oaxacan string cheese and scrambled eggs wrapped in flour tortilla and fried crispy, served with salsa roja, charro beans, house made escabeche

~Wow! Get this! I’ve never had a breakfast version of a chimichanga. This has scrambled eggs in it as well as carnitas and cheese etc. It has a ton of flavors and the microgreens add a touch of freshness to it. This is fantastic

***** Lobster avocado toast 5/5
Poached eggs, fried garbanzos, sunflower sprouts, harissa vinaigrette, sunflower dukkah, sourdough

~The lobster was succulent and flavorful. The bread was fantastic- it was soft, but held up well to the ingredients. I wouldn’t have guessed this was sourdough, as it was brown. I thought it was a wheat, but either way, yum. The rest of the toppings complemented the flavor of the lobster well

Really great experience. They have a seasonal menu with many intriguing options, and each dish we ended up getting was incredible. Keep in mind everything is family style and the portions aren't enormous, so you'll need to get an assortment of items. Service was great and the atmosphere is super trendy and buzzy. Don't forget to make a reservation!

It was very busy on a Saturday night and I would definitely recommend a reservation. The food is served kind of like tapas and it comes out when it is ready. The cheddar biscuits are great and we also had some vegetables (green beans and carrots) and split a steak entree. Good atmosphere and great food.

We had a one night layover in LA and wanted to pick the best restaurant closest to the airport so we chose the Post and we are so glad we did!! My husband said it best, when the fried chicken (which was AMAZING) is the least favorite thing you ate you know the restaurant is good. We started with the biscuits, then had the green beans, i need to stop here! GET the green beans!! The sauce is so good and the bacon 🤩. Next up we had the incredible crispy scalloped potatoes , then the fried chicken and last the spinach /pork spaghetti. The spaghetti was unlike any other. What a special restaurant this is!

Highly recommend this place. Food was phenomenal. Especially the sticky toffee cake. The green beans were delicious. Don’t leave without trying there famous biscuits. Service was top notch and they made me and husband anniversary date memorable.

Great spot. Seasonal menu so you can always expect something new and delicious. Can’t go wrong with the gem salad. The corn fritters were an unexpected treat. And the sticky toffee pudding was… chefs kiss!

Manhattan Beach Post has been one of my favorite dining experiences of the last year. This fantastic Manhattan Beach restaurant focuses on shared plates ranging from starters including Chef David Lefevre's bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits served with whipped maple butter, a recipe I'm told was his mom's. Let me just say, she's a genius, and LeFevre isn't to shabby either. My family enjoyed the tapas-style format and for four of us we did well with 6 plates, though one was the Jidori chicken which is a larger portion meant for two. Along with the chicken we shared the aforementioned biscuits, tamarind naan, blue crab gnocci, pork arrabiata spaghetti, and sweet thai green beans with crispy pork. For my daughter's birthday our very helpful and attentive server brought us an incredibly delicious toffee infused bread pudding with bourbon vanilla ice cream with a caramel reduction. If all of that wasn't enough, we had gin martinis that rival what we lovingly make at home.

If you are looking for a delicious meal with friends or family in a lively, modern, tapas-style Manhattan Beach restaurant, this is the place for you. Cheers!

The restaurant is really great. It’s a really nice decoy and their service staff is very friendly. It’s located down by the Manhattan Beach pier. It is a sharing style restaurant. We got the ribeye steak and the cheeseboard with salami. Also some french fries and the yellowtail appetizer. It was all really great. Let the falcon fly.

Best brunch! One of my favorites. Can’t say enough about this place and recommend to my friends. Food and drinks are excellent. Always a good time and great scenery.

Really fun Cocktails and delicious desserts. Personally loved the mussels over sticky rice and hamachi. Definitely get the pork with green beans. Our server, Max, made all the right suggestions. Definitely get a reservation.

The service was fantastic, the waitress walked us through the menu and recommendations. The food was delicious and didn't take too long to come out.

Had a great brunch. The biscuit is a great twist on the Benedict and the cream puff is a must try!

Jared provided exceptional service! It was the best I've ever experienced. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience, and he succeeded! The hanger steak with broccoli and the gboci were outstanding, and the bacon biscuits were a wow factor. Overall, a perfect 10/10! I highly recommend and will definitely return!

Will go again / price = above average / service = above average / speed = average / cleanliness = above average

Ordered the mussels in a green curry mussels, bacon cheddar biscuits, beet salad, and skirt steak with red chimichurri. Skirt steak main entree $ = ~30. All the food was absolutely delicious. No wonder MB Post is a recommended! The green mussels can be had as an appetizer or even entree. Drizzle the green curry mussels over the coriander seed sticky rice for an Asian cuisine delight of slight spiciness with a mix of sweet and freshness. Almost makes your breath feel like you had a Listerine strip...not really. However, the mussels need a microscope before eating. I heard the mussels screaming to "let us grow!"

The yellow and red beets tastes like eating Earth squeezed with a citrus tangy and tartness followed by a big bang of sweetness smacked by couscous to bring you back to land (this is a good thing lol). Oh...the bacon cheddar biscuits can be world famous for a reason. It is not a soft and foamy biscuit, rather a tough on the outside soft in the inside biscuit to bite through. Then, the bacon and cheddar says HELLO! Finally, the skirt steak...the broccolini is highly needed to balance another flavors of explosion! Although the steak was too salty for my liking, the red chimichurri gives you loads of flavor profiles...cannot even explain, highly recommend to go try it instead. The tender steak reminds me of my bed mattress where it is slightly rough on the surface (natural of skirt steak) then sinks when you hit the inside. Smoky chimichurri dances around you like Latin America. When the chef recommends the temperature of the steak as medium rare, you know you can expect greatness. Bravo!