Best Hot Spot Restaurants in El Segundo

41 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

4.6

Exceptional(3146)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 85 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. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3202)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 76 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.

3. The Arthur J

4.8

Exceptional(2900)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 42 times today

At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.

4. Tin Roof Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(5613)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 23 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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5. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4486)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 75 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.

6. Love and Salt

4.6

Exceptional(1994)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 33 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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7. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

4.1

Excellent(219)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 1 time today

Located in The Belamar Hotel, Second Story Restaurant is a culinary hot spot where you'll find innovative cuisine, friendly service, and a chic setting. Enjoy organic produce, sustainable seafood, and hormone-free chicken on a menu that boasts a creative twist on classic California cuisine. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch. Enjoy Happy Hour specials daily.

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8. ROCK'N FISH - Manhattan Beach

4.8

Exceptional(1661)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manhattan Beach

Booked 21 times today

Voted #1 "Best Dinner Menu" by the Beach Reporter readers' survey, ROCK'N FISH, a lively local dining spot, is the South Bay's premier seafood and steak restaurant offering a fun, casually elegant atmosphere with an enclosed patio and South Bay's best looking back bar. With a Cajun inspired menu, highlights include oak-grilled fresh fish and the finest prime steaks, ice cold shrimp and oysters, King crab legs, Australian lobster tails, American Regional specialties, chilled salads, fresh-made soups, signature sandwiches, creative pastas, and freshly made desserts. In addition to the 300 bottles of wine, the bar offers over 200 Brands of liquor, and features our signature Navy Grogs, hand-shaken martinis, house-made Bloody Mary’s and margaritas. We are located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, right up from the Pier! Come join us whether it is for an extravagant meal or Happy Hour! See you soon.

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9. the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach

4.6

Exceptional(103)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 13 times today

Nestled one block from the famed Manhattan Beach Pier, Hook & Plow is your go-to farm-to-table haven. Executive Chef Matthew Ignacio and Sous Chef Jose Norberto orchestrate a symphony of flavors, showcasing fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and more.🍽️ **Diverse Culinary Palette:**From seafood aficionados to steak lovers, our menu caters to all. Enjoy the freshest catches, perfectly grilled steaks, and a variety of dishes highlighting local and seasonal produce.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Family-Friendly Atmosphere:**Hook & Plow is not just a culinary destination but a place for families. Our warm atmosphere welcomes all, making it an ideal spot for family dinners. Yet, if you're seeking a cozy date night, our ambiance caters to that too.🌅 **Outdoor Dining Oasis:**Step into our rare outdoor dining patio, surrounded by ocean breeze and California sunshine. Perfect for brunch or a starlit dinner, our patio adds an al fresco touch to your dining experience.

10. Nomad Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(262)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • El Segundo

Booked 9 times today

Nomad is serving our signature Thanksgiving, roasting thighs and breasts separately to ensure it's a perfectly cooked Turkey, with natural gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, vegetable side dishes, and dessert, for a grand Thanksgiving meal. $75 per person, plus drinks, tax and gratuity. What began thirty years ago, as a four month traveling trip, culminated in what is today, a menu designed to take you to many cultures -- the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Latin America -- tied together by what a meandering, somewhat adventurous backpacker -- a Nomad -- would want to eat.Nomad Eatery celebrates vibrant dishes found all over these regions, respecting the indigenous flavors, and doing it all in a modern way. Nomad includes a full bar, inventive cocktails, curated wine list, and features abundant seating including a fireplace and heated outdoor dining area. Free self parking is available on the adjacent parking structure.

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Bethvip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The ambiance, food and service was exceptional. Our server was so kind and even surprised us with a special gift for our anniversary. We had a wonderful experience!
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The Strand HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manhattan Beach
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4.6
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Tylervip
Indiana •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server - Sebastian! Amazing! Always friendly and gives great advice. Ambience - Dimly lit and a great vibe. Not too boujie and always feel welcomed. Food - each dish is its own star. Cheesy bacon bread is fantastic. Their pretzel appetizer is awesome. Brussel sprouts are super good. Charcuterie board is on point. Their skirt steak is ridiculously good. MBP is my favorite spot in Manhattan Beach!
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Bobby
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
ONE WORD AMAZING!!!! PLACE I WILL BE BACK SOONER THAN LATER
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The Arthur JPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Manhattan Beach
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4.8
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lynda
Los Angeles •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Server was very attentive; food was delicious; way too noisy
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North Italia - El SegundoPrice: Moderate• Italian• El Segundo
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4.7
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Amyvip
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
In the past, the restaurant inside was quite noisy. Now that they have added the outdoor patio section, I found the inside of the restaurant to be much less noisy and more enjoyable. Our server was great and the food was timely and tasty. Will definitely return!
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Tin Roof BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.8

Discover best hot spot restaurants in El Segundo

Discover the vibrant dining scene in El Segundo, located in the Beach Cities area near Los Angeles, where a variety of restaurants have become true "hot spots" for locals and visitors alike. Each of these restaurants offers a unique blend of atmosphere and cuisine that caters to diverse tastes, whether you're in the mood for succulent BBQ, exquisite steaks, classic American dishes, or sumptuous seafood. Patrons consistently praise the exceptional service, quality food, and inviting ambiance, making each location a standout option for any dining occasion. From lively environments with additional activities to more traditional, intimate settings, El Segundo's restaurant scene truly has something to offer everyone. Whether planning a casual outing, a business dinner, or a special celebration, these hot spots in El Segundo promise a memorable dining experience that combines culinary excellence with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. The Strand House

2. North Italia - El Segundo

3. The Arthur J

4. Tin Roof Bistro

5. Manhattan Beach Post

6. Love and Salt

7. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

8. ROCK'N FISH - Manhattan Beach

9. the Hook & Plow - Manhattan Beach

10. Nomad Eatery

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