Best Lunch Restaurants in El Segundo

189 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

4.6

Exceptional(3180)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 104 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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2. JOEY Manhattan Beach

4.6

Exceptional(192)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 127 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan Village, our third Southern California location feels like a lush oasis. Extending over 9,400 square feet with an expansive 2,160 square foot patio, there’s plenty of room for all. Vibrant abstract artwork by local California artist Amber Goldhammer gives this space the positive vibes of an endless summer.

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3. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3240)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 90 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

4. Esperanza

4.7

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 45 times today

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.

5. zinc@shade

4.5

Awesome(282)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 4 times today

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.Join us for our Lunch Combo $16.95 - Monday - Friday 1/2 Sandwich & Soup or Salad Special choice of Peruvian soup, tomato soup or mixed green salad andTurkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Pesto Panini or Hot Pastrami Sandwich

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6. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4510)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 66 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.

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7. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

4.7

Exceptional(320)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 29 times today

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

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8. Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

Exceptional(2935)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 62 times today

A celebration of summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant beach communities. The cheerful, 32-seat restaurant is anchored by a lively oyster bar and features a menu of “old school” traditional seafood fare and “new school” dishes highlighting flavors from around the globe. Chef and co-owner David LeFevre and Fishing with Dynamite have been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include “Best Oyster Bar” and Best New Restaurant by Los Angeles Magazine, OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America (2016, 2017 and 2019) and a Michelin Plate in 2019.

9. Jame

4.8

Exceptional(1036)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 25 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.

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10. Paul Martin's American Grill - El Segundo

4.5

Awesome(4567)

Price: Moderate

• American • El Segundo

Booked 27 times today

With just one bite of our classic American cheeseburger, “brick” chicken, or mesquite grilled Columbia River steelhead seared over a live fire, you’ll taste the difference an uncompromising commitment to quality ingredients makes at Paul Martin’s American Grill. Located in the South Bay of Los Angeles in El Segundo, we serve classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Our polished yet welcoming dining room is the perfect setting for a business lunch or happy hour get-together.

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Clara
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
North Italia was amazing. The food was great and the ambiance was super cool for a birthday party.
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North Italia - El SegundoPrice: Moderate• Italian• El Segundo
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4.7
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Denise
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Sublime! Service spectacular! Our waitress Miranda made us feel very special. Her energy positive and uplifting contagious. Courtney, the manager, checked on us and made sure we were happy. I appreciated the personal attention and professionalism. The food was yummy. No complaints. My only quibble would be with myself that next time I don’t order too many fried dishes, and remember to ask first if it’s fried to be sure.
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JOEY Manhattan BeachPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.6
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Jennifer
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated the New Year with a beautiful lunch at the strand house. The elevator was super helpful for my parents to get them up to the third floor. We had an amazing view and a wonderful time. The food was really great and the service was outstanding.
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The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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4.6
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AndreaVIP
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Second time eating at Esperanza and food and service outstanding on both times! Super fresh cevices, very flavorful dishes, highly recommend the salmon and filet mignon fajitas but you can’t wrong, they are all good. Not to mention the delicious tortillas and churros or a flan for dessert. They also have a variety of margaritas, mojitos and amazing cocktails to choose from. Fun environment and attentive service. Highly recommend!
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EsperanzaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Mary
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Zinc shade was very nice. We ate outdoors and they had high chair for 17 months baby with no charge! We will be back next Christmas. Service was excellent.
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zinc@shadePrice: Expensive• Californian• Manhattan Beach
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4.5

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189 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

2. JOEY Manhattan Beach

3. North Italia - El Segundo

4. Esperanza

5. zinc@shade

6. Manhattan Beach Post

7. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

8. Fishing With Dynamite

9. Jame

10. Paul Martin's American Grill - El Segundo

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