The Kettle

I ordered a Reuben sandwich. It was outstanding. I was amazed as to how large it was and how well balanced the ingredients were that were used to make the sandwich. Sides offered with the sandwich included a French onion soup that was also delicious. The servers were friendly and helpful. The most amazing thing was how reasonably they priced their food.

Visited this spot for Brunch on the weekend. Was about a 20 min wait for a table but they have a very cute seating area and the ambience outside the restaurant is very cute. The blackberry lemonade is amazing!!!! As was the garlic fries. Definitely get the garlic fries! Bacon benny was good, but the fries were the highlight.

This diner is in a prime location, just steps from the ocean and surrounded by cute shops, ice cream spots, and restaurants. It’s a great place to hang out before or after your meal, especially since the whole area is super pedestrian-friendly—even if parking can be a bit tricky. Many nearby street spots are metered, with limits ranging from 24 minutes to 2 hours, currently at $2.50 per hour. There’s also a parking structure nearby, but it’s on the pricier side, so plan accordingly. As for the diner itself: food was solid, exactly what you’d expect from a classic American diner. The staff was very friendly, and the whole place had a welcoming, laid-back vibe. There’s a nice outdoor patio that overlooks the sidewalk—perfect for people-watching— and also dog friendly.

We stopped in for lunch on a weekday and were seated right away. They have a pretty large menu with lots of standard diner/bar options. Our food came out quickly and the servers were friendly. Of all the restaurants on the main streets in Manhattan beach, I think this restaurant isn’t as crowded because it’s a bit further back from the pier which might be nice for larger groups.

Wonderful lunch spot. On a "busy" corner with plenty of seating and very family friendly. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. Portions were solid and easily could leave leftovers if you grab an appetizer and a main course. Had the fried zucchini. Large pieces that were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy, yet not soggy on the inside. Both the crab sandwich and the Ruben were loaded with a perfect balance of meat, veggies and bread. The Portuguese sausage soup reminded me of being in Porto. Not spicy, but packed with spices and flavors. Overall a great spot for lunch and some seating has an ocean view, even if from a few blocks away. 100% would go back.

Really good service. Was able to seat our party of 10 Scouts returning from Catalina Island no problem. Ruben was both unique and delicious. Broccoli cheese soup good but not as good as the Ruben. Pancakes very good. Fast and good service. IMO reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. If I could do fractional stars would give 4.5 or 4.8 but all around experience was so positive it was an easy choice to round up to a 5 star.

Great breakfast with great service. The hangover scramble was super tasty and so was the country fried steak and eggs! Surprisingly we had no wait at 10am on a busy Saturday. We’ll be back :)

Service was quick & efficient; no wait time when I arrived. Ordered a chicken stir fry dish that came with a side salad; chicken was slightly dry but the flavour profile was phenomenal. Would definitely recommend!