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The food here is just ok...
The Strand House seems impressive at first. Unfortunately, the food here is just ok. Ingredients and prep seem to be top-quality, but almost every dish is held back by bland seasoning and a lack of culinary courage. The service, location, atmosphere and presentation are outstanding. The Strand House almost redeems itself with these latter items. Almost, but not quite. Our meal started with great promise. I ordered a house-specialty cocktail... If It Ain't Rye, It's Wrong. It's a rye whiskey sour, and it was delicious! Kudos to the bar mixologist! But then... We had five dishes and only one really stood out, Wood Fired Cauliflower was an intricate mix of savory-yet-subtle flavors, a solid hit. Fideo di Mare (seafood over pasta) was tasty enough with a delightful assortment of seafood, but the final impression was flavor-muted, entirely forgettable. Grilled Spanish Octopus was a major disappointment. It started with hints of flavor but trailed off into... essentially nothing, much too subtle, almost bland. The octopus was cut into bite-size chunks, which was nice, but nothing remarkable otherwise. Mushrooms Medley was a hot mess, literally. The mushrooms were cut julienne style, but the sauce was just creamy without any savory kick or anything memorable to taste in any way, served in a steaming skillet, one of those dishes you must allow to cool. Brussels Sprouts and Bacon were lovely to look at, and that's about it. But WOW... the food certainly looks good! Presentation was flawless. And it was perfectly served by Christine. She was cheerful, had a deep knowledge of the menu, and provided an excellent balance of attention and absence. The overall experience (not including food) was about as wonderful as a restaurant can be. The view of the beach was breathtaking, and we watched the sun set as we ate. The room was comfortably busy in a party-like way. Table staff were friendly and helpful. It was all very good... except for the food. Strand House changed executive chefs recently, so it's possible that something was lost in the kitchen, like maybe the spice pantry. This was my first (and probably last) visit, so it's only a guess. Go here for a well-served business dinner or a romantic evening. But for a delicious memorable meal? Ehhhh... We were profoundly underwhelmed. All the items described above with coffee and a soft drink were $200 including tax and tip.
Be the first to ReplyRemarkable Sunsets
Perfect place for after work drinks. Easy parking, great beach views , lively vibe. We went for a post work drink, and got a perfect sunset as well. Great drinks, wines and bar snacks.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food, Beautiful View!!
Exellent food, superb service and great view! We had shared the pepperoni pizza which is just personal size. I had the chili spiced avocado salad, which was light and fresh. My aunt had the caesar salad which was perfectly dressed. The view of the ocean was wonderful. But the BEST part was our service! They were so attentive and helpful!
Be the first to ReplyGreat Experience for a Dinner Party
Great venue for watching the sunset, good food, and good conversation. We celebrated my birthday and the Strand House made the event a special occasion.
Be the first to ReplyLoud, loud, loud.
Super, super loud restaurant. Couldn't talk to anyone at the table, had to shout. Asked if we could go downstairs to the bar area, the hostess said no because it wasn't open yet and someone had broken a glass on the stairs. The stairs are in the center of the restaurant and yet we didn't a glass break. Food was just ok, service was just ok. The view was gorgeous, just too loud.
Be the first to ReplyGreat Place for Birthday/Anniversary/Date/Group Outing
Great spot for a night out, a romantic dinner, or celebration. Great view and right off the main street. Had tremendous fish plates. Very friendly staff.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing location
We had a great dinner at the Strand House. The restaurant is located near the pier with an unobstructed view of the ocean. The indoor and outdoor seating options are both nice and both allow you to see the view. The service was great with the waiter catering to all our requests. We had the pepperoni pizza, tuna, bolognese and fries. All meals were delicious with a good mix of ingredients and large portion sizes. The prices are high so be aware; however, that is normal for the area. A great dinner stop while in MB.
Be the first to ReplyI will definitely return to this amazing location. The service was just simply incredible.
Not only is this one of the best dining views in the LA area, the service and food quality are exceptional. The Ceviche was Amazing as were the Mahi Tacos.
Be the first to ReplyWorth a stopover and never disappoints
Love everything about SH and it’s an essential part of and LAX stopover. The welcome is always bright, staff, food and vibe are reliable and fresh and the outlook speaks for itself.
Be the first to ReplyNice View. Mediocre Food
I went with a friend for brunch on Easter. The prefixed menu for the Easter brunch was mediocre at best and over priced. Sadly, I only liked one thing from the prefixed menu and ended up with a mandatory 20% tip. I could have ordered Uber Eats and been happier. However, I did enjoy the view and time with my friend. Other than the view, I would spend my money elsewhere.
Be the first to ReplyBeautiful view, great waitstaff
Awesome experience with beach view and caring waitstaff. My daughter has food allergies, and the server took special care. Absolutely loved the cheese plate and charcuterie board. The nuts on the board were so good we tried to buy some to go.
Be the first to ReplyGreat beach bum brunch!
What a great beach brunch for me and my partner! The drinks were yummy and so was the view. We will definitely be going back next time we are at manhattan beach!
Be the first to ReplyHorrible service
Came in during lunch, sat and waited 15 minutes just to get a menu. We had to watch the waiter serve the couple next to us 5 times, and not once did he check in or ask us for drinks. This was after numerous glancing for eye contact. Was it because our skin was darker than the other couple sitting next to us? I couldn’t say, but we left and glad to find a perfect fish spot just across the street with much superior service and the food was priced MUCH more affordable. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Be the first to ReplyLast night in LA
I booked The Strand house because of the excellent reviews and the view. We wanted to be somewhere beautiful for our last night in LA. The view and ambiance were incredible. We had the rigatoni and the avocado salad as a starter. Rigatoni was delicious but the salad was pretty bland (both were way too big for a starter) we both had pepperoni pizza, which was mediocre at best (not worth the $22 price ticket) Our waiter was disinterested and it felt a little like he felt he was above being a waiter. I was irritated by the tip I felt obligated to leave. However the evening was made memorable by Albano who was one of the food delivery guys. He was helpful, friendly, genuine and went above and beyond. (The restaurant would do well to upgrade him to a full waiter) Overall it was a beautiful way to end our trip. Very expensive though!
Be the first to ReplyGreat lunch
Restaurant is very trendy with great decor. You have great ocean view pretty much from anywhere in the restaurant, that is great. The service was very good. It was full for lunch but we had no issues with our sevice. The menu has great variety and the food was very good. Everything we order was spot on. With the view, great food and service, probably one of the best places in Manhattan Beach. It was a great experience. Totally recommend it.
Be the first to ReplyBrazino at it’s best
We had a delicious, tasty and fresh brunch here at The Strands. The Brazino was amazing . The Ahi tuna salad was refreshing. Get their cinnamon roll good for 4-5 people. Be back again for sure once in Manhattan beach 🏖
Be the first to ReplyGenerally disappointed
The Strand has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean from most tables and is a gorgeous & trendy restaurant. Other positives include excellent salads and the amazing homemade donuts for dessert. Unfortunately, we had very poor service, including waiting 20 minutes for our drinks & water to be brought to the table and having to nearly tackle our server another 15 to 20 minutes later to get her to take our order. Furthermore, the halibut I had seemed to have little or no seasoning and was painfully bland. My wife's Branzino was good, so my suggestion would be to avoid the awful halibut and order Branzino or something else. For a $43 fish entree, I expected more.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food and service AND a great ocean view
A wonderful restaurant with different seatings to suit your taste. You can sit downstairs at the bar with no reservation required. Upstairs with and without sea view probably will require a reservation. There are a couple outdoor seating areas, one at street level and the other on the second floor with a great sea view. On the day of our visit, it was quite windy but patio heaters kept us comfortable. The service and the food were just amazing. Oyster selection was delicious. I liked the seasoning on the Peruvian style chicken and the accompanying vegetables. However, the highlight of the meal was the carjjllo coffee with my desert.
Be the first to ReplyLunch on the Strand with a view
Had a great lunch on the Strand, Would recommend to anyone. We were lucky to get seated on the outdoor patio (even though the interior and upper deck spaces looked like great places to sit. The staff were incredible, and the food would also bring us back!
Be the first to ReplyNot worth the TA high rating
Went for brunch on a Saturday and had to settle for a sidewalk outdoor table b/c the restaurant's on property outdoor tables were supposedly all booked with larger parties than four people which is what we had. I ordered decaf coffee which was tasteless, not acceptable any time but especially at brunch. The food was very mediocre, nothing whatsoever to rave about. From our table's vantage point we could see the ocean behind us which was nice, but food and service could both be better. Also, at one point, people sat in our restaurant's outdoor sidewalk seating area who had gotten pizza from the place next door and nobody came from our restaurant to ask them to move to the pizza place's outdoor sidewalk seating. Not excited about that either.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food with a view
Excellent customer service. Love Sunday brunch. My favorite champagne is served every brunch. You can't go wrong with the cinnamon roll and chili rellano breakfast burrito.
Be the first to ReplyTasteless. Do not recommend
Ambience was good, beautiful sunset. Service was ok. The drinks were awful. Margaritas were sweet and syrupy like TGIF, so disappointed. Gin and tonic had flat tonic from a gun vs bottle that you would expect at $17 a pop. Food was tasteless all around except for Gazpacho which was delish. Truffle risotto again tasteless and $44!!!! Brussel sprouts wet and soggy. Yuck! Would not recommend.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was not the best!
The food was not the best as expected! Save time and money and visit other restaurants in Manhattan Beach.
Be the first to ReplyStaff is outstanding.
Everything was good. Not great but solid. But the staff from the front desk to the waiter was excellent. So friendly. Views and seating were awesome. It’s a must do at least once.
Be the first to ReplyThe Adventure Buddies goes to the Strand House
The Adventure Buddies goes to the Strand House and enjoyed the black iced tea, French fries, pizza, salads, Parker house rolls and branzino fish! The view can’t be beat! Beat in town! We highly recommend even if the prices are a bit high.
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