Martini Bars / Lounges

Pull up a chair and indulge at one of the many martini bars in the South Bay. Professional mixologists will craft an amazing cocktail to celebrate a special occasion, or just to celebrate it being 5:00. The highest concentration are in Manhattan Beach, although you can find some quality lounges as you move South.

Hip/Eclectic

Hermosa Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Asian - Other, Bar Food, Seafood

($20-$29)

Amazing., Solid Date Spot

Formerly known as Ocean Bar, Alta House offers up one of the best ocean views in the South Bay. Read more…

Deli, Hip/Eclectic

Manhattan Beach

Happy Hour

American, Asian - Other, Bar Food, Italian

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

Hidden Gem

Mellow American eatery serving wood-fired meats, wines by the glass & more amid communal tables. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Redondo Beach

By the Water, Dancing, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Asian - Other, Seafood

($10-$19), ($20-$29), ($30+)

Spoil Yourself, Oenophiles You're Home, Solid Date Spot, Start Sunday Funday Here

R10 SOCIAL HOUSE is a neighborhood gastropub and it’s located on the waterfront in the harbor in Redondo Beach, CA. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Hermosa Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Bar Food, Steakhouse

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

Solid Date Spot

An American Gastropub with locations in Studio City & Hermosa Beach. Read more…

Hermosa Beach

By the Water, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

Seafood

($20-$29), ($30+)

Solid Date Spot

Tower 12, located on the 2nd floor on the Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, is the newest addition to the thriving restaurant scene. Read more…

11:30 am - 9:00 pm everyday

Hip/Eclectic

Hermosa Beach

By the Water, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Bar Food, Seafood

($20-$29), ($30+)

Spoil Yourself, Ditch the Brown Bag for this Lunch Spot

New seafood spot a block from the beach, known for raw bar and fresh fish, happy hours & specialty drinks. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Manhattan Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Seafood, Steakhouse

($30+)

Amazing., Spoil Yourself, Oenophiles You're Home, Our Favorite When the Boss is Paying for it, Solid Date Spot

Swanky, retro-inspired spot for dry-aged steaks, lobster & classic cocktails with an updated twist. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Manhattan Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Asian - Other, Italian

($20-$29), ($30+)

Amazing., Spoil Yourself, Hidden Gem, Oenophiles You're Home, Our Favorite When the Boss is Paying for it, Solid Date Spot

Love & Salt is your neighborhood haunt, your special occasion, your stop on the way home from work, your last call at the end of the night,… Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Manhattan Beach

Hard Liquor License

Asian - Other, French, Italian, Latin, Seafood, Steakhouse

($20-$29), ($30+)

Amazing., Oenophiles You're Home, Solid Date Spot

Funky bistro with Singaporean shophouse feel, serving Euro-accented Asian eats, craft beers & wines. Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Hermosa Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

Steakhouse

($20-$29), ($30+)

Amazing., Spoil Yourself, Oenophiles You're Home

Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Redondo Beach

By the Water, Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Asian - Other, Bar Food, Dessert, Mexican

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

A South Bay Classic, Start Sunday Funday Here

THE SLIP BAR and Eatery…Where great food and drink kiss the Pacific Ocean! At The Slip, we don’t think food at a bar has to taste like… Read more…

Hip/Eclectic

Redondo Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License, Outside Area

American, Asian - Other, Breakfast Spot, Mexican, Seafood

($10-$19), ($20-$29)

Ditch the Brown Bag for this Lunch Spot, Solid Date Spot, Start Sunday Funday Here

Rebel Republic Social House is the newest iteration from Paul Hennesey, supplanting the former location of Mickey Finnz in Riviera Village. Read more…

Diner, Hip/Eclectic

Redondo Beach

American, Bar Food, Breakfast Spot

($10-$19)

Catch the Lakers Here, Hidden Gem, Start Sunday Funday Here

Branch of a landmark local sports bar chain serving an eclectic mix of pub grub in kitschy digs. Read more…

11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Hip/Eclectic

Manhattan Beach

Happy Hour, Hard Liquor License

American, Asian - Other, Seafood, Sushi

($20-$29), ($30+)

Amazing., Spoil Yourself, Hidden Gem, Oenophiles You're Home, Our Favorite When the Boss is Paying for it, Top 10

Fishing with Dynamite – already named Best Oyster Bar by Los Angeles Magazine – Chef David LeFevre celebrates summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant… Read more…