The Kettle Menu

1138 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
$$$ Diner
(4012 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to The Kettle, a charming diner nestled in the heart of Manhattan Beach. With a menu that celebrates classic American comfort food, it’s a destination for locals and visitors alike. Here, you’ll find an array of hearty dishes like the POT ROAST—a tender choice chuck roast braised to perfection with red wine, served alongside red-skinned mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach, all at an inviting price of $34.95.

For seafood lovers, the CAMPFIRE TROUT and ocean-farmed SALMON DINNER deliver a taste of freshness, both paired elegantly with seasonal sides. Families will appreciate the KIDS MENU, featuring fun options like the KIDS CONFETTI pancakes that delight younger guests.

Enhancing the experience, the atmosphere buzzes with friendly service, making every visit feel special. Don’t forget to try the famous garlic fries and refreshing blackberry lemonade for a true taste of The Kettle’s charm!

APPETIZERS (ONLINE)

  • GARLIC FRIES

    crispy thick cut fries tossed with fresh garlic, topped with our roasted garlic aioli & a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese

    US$13.50
  • SWEET FF

    served with our 1000 island dressing

    US$10.95
  • ONION RINGS

    thick slices of onion are dipped in buttermilk, hand-breaded, & fried crispy, served with our avocado buttermilk ranch dressing

    US$14.95
  • TENDERS

    fresh boneless fillets are hand-breaded & fried, served with your choice of dipping sauce

    US$16.95
  • CALI TOTS

    Crispy tator tots topped with jack & cheddar cheese sauce, crispy bacon, chopped tomatoes, scallions & our avocado buttermilk ranch

    US$15.50
  • FLOWER BITES

    fried crispy & tossed in sweet chili buffalo sauce then topped with scallions

    US$15.50
  • ZUCCHINI

    zucchini sticks are seasoned, breaded & fried, then sprinkled with parmesan & served with your choice of dipping sauce

    US$17.95
  • SPIN DIP

    sun-dried tomatoes, swiss, jack & parmesan cheeses, served with corn tortilla chips

    US$17.95
  • BBQ QUESA

    a flour tortilla loaded with braised pot roast, bbq sauce, jack & tillamook cheddar cheese, caramelized onion jam, and avocado. topped with diced tomatoes. Served with sour cream and fire roasted salsa.

    US$19.50
  • BUFF TENDERS

    our panko chicken tenders tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles served with celery & carrot sticks & our housemade bleu cheese & avocado buttermilk ranch

    US$18.95
  • CRAP APP

    made by hand with lump blue crab meat, served over tartar sauce & topped with our fresh mango salsa

    US$23.95
  • STEAK FF

    STEAK FF

  • PICKLE CHIPS (FULL)

    hand-cut dredged and fried, served with honey mustard dressing

    US$15.50
  • TENDERS W/FRIES (7)

    TENDERS w/FRIES (7)

    US$19.95

SALADS (ONLINE)

  • WEDGE

    a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce, creamy bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped tomato, shredded carrots, red onion & scallions

    US$18.50
  • CHINA

    pulled chicken, scallions, chopped romaine, sweet red pepper, toasted wontons & rice sticks, tossed in a sesame oil & rice vinegar dressing

  • COBB

    pulled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, green onions, grape tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese & chopped lettuce with choice of dressing

  • CALIF SALAD

    chopped ham, grated tillamook cheddar, crispy bacon bits, hard-boiled egg, tomato, summer corn, chickpeas, red onion, shredded carrots, chopped romaine, iceberg, and pepperoncini with choice3 of dressing

  • PANKO SAL

    crunchy boneless tenders served over chilled greens tossed with honey mustard dressing, half an avocado, grape tomatoes, hard cooked egg, sliced cucumber & radish sprouts

  • BBQ CHIX SAL

    pulled BBQ chicken, avocado, black beans, chopped tomato, shredded carrots, shaved radish, crispy tortilla strips, romaine & our cilantro buttermilk ranch

  • CAESAR SALAD

    CAESAR SALAD

  • TUNA SALAD

    two big scoops of tuna salad over chopped iceberg lettuce with shredded carrots, half an avocado, sliced cucumber, hard-boiled egg, red onion, sliced tomato, chickpeas, and our 1000 dressing

SOUPS (ONLINE)

  • LRG BOS

    topped with a thick layer of melted mozzarella & swiss served with parmesan garlic toast

    US$15.95
  • TORTILLA SOUP BOWL

    topped with grated Monterey jack, fresh cilantro & crispy tortilla strips

    US$15.95
  • SOUP DU JOUR (BOWL)(DD/GH)

    Mon/Tues: Split Pea with Smoked Ham Wed/Thurs : Portuguese Sausage & Bean Friday: New England Clam Chowder Sat/Sun : Broccoli Cheese

    US$15.50
  • TURKEY VEG. SOUP

    topped with fresh parsley

    US$15.50

BURGERS (ONLINE)

  • KETTLE BURGER

    Half pound burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and with 1000 Island dressing. We proudly serve 100% all natural and hormone free American beef. Made from freshly ground chuck and brisket.

    US$19.95
  • HIGHLANDER

    two half pound burger patties & tillamook cheddar X 2 along with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle & 1000 island dressing, try it with our caramelized onion jam

    US$25.95
  • PATTY MELT

    half pound burger with tillamook cheddar & caramelized onion jam on grilled corn rye

    US$21.50
  • VEG BURGER

    half pound quinoa & black bean housemade patty coated in crispy fried panko, topped with melted jack cheese on a toasted whole wheat bun with sprouts, tomato, red onion, pickle & avocado buttermilk ranch (vegan upon request)

    US$21.50
  • BLUE BURGER

    half pound burger with melted bleu cheese & roasted garlic on a toasted brioche bun

    US$22.50
  • BOS BURGER

    half pound burger with melted swiss cheese on a parmesan crusted brioche bun with caramelized onion jam, A-1 steak sauce and our french onion soup jus

    US$22.95
  • GODDESS BURGER

    half pound turkey patty topped with melted swiss, avocado spread, sprouts, red onion & our avocado buttermilk ranch dressing on a toasted brioche bun

    US$21.95
  • FQ BURGER

    half pound burger with melted swiss, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion, lettuce & pickles on grilled sourdough with side of 1000 island dressing

    US$22.50
  • PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER (DD/GH)

    PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER (DD/GH)

    US$22.50
  • PORTO BURGER

    PORTO BURGER

    US$22.50
  • CHEESEBURGER

    Half pound burger, tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and with 1000 Island dressing. We proudly serve 100% all natural and hormone free American beef. Made from freshly ground chuck and brisket.

    US$21.50

CLASSICS (ONLINE)

  • POT ROAST

    choice chuck roast braised in red wine, beef stock & vegetables served with red skinned mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

    US$34.95

CHICKEN (ONLINE)

  • STIR FRY

    lots of chicken, red & green bell peppers, broccoli & onion stir-fried in honey & soy sauce served on wild or coconut rice (make it vegan with tofu or crispy cauliflower)

    US$29.95

FISH (ONLINE)

  • CAMPFIRE TROUT

    pan-roasted & finished with a squeeze of lemon, served with red skinned mashed potatoes & garlic sautéed spinach

    US$34.95
  • SALMON DINNER

    fresh ocean farmed salmon basted with sweet red chili sauce, rice vinegar & lime juice, served with red skinned mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

    US$36.95
  • CRAB & CHIPS

    made by hand with lump blue crab meat & served with seasoned fries over coleslaw & topped with tartar sauce & fresh scallions

    US$37.95

PASTA (ONLINE)

  • RIGATONI

    rigatoni tossed with grilled blackened chicken breast, scallions, sweet red pepper & parmesan cream

    US$29.95
  • CARBONARA

    angel hair pasta tossed with smoked bacon, diced onion, sweet peas, & sun-dried tomato pesto in a parmesan cream sauce, topped with a soft-poached cage-free egg

    US$29.95
  • SPIN & ARTICHOKE RIG

    SPIN & ARTICHOKE RIG

    US$27.95

OMELETTES (ONLINE)

  • ABC OMELETTE

    smoked bacon & tillamook cheddar topped with half an avocado

    US$20.95
  • WEEKENDER

    smoked ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, tillamook cheddar

    US$21.95
  • MUSH ONION OMELET

    with jack cheese, topped with wild arugula

    US$19.95
  • GREEN OMELET

    spinach, scallions, zucchini, & jack cheese, topped with warm chipotle sauce

    US$19.95
  • HANGOVER SCR

    3 eggs scrambled with ortega chilis, crispy bacon, scallions, & jack & tillamook cheddar, topped with half a fresh avocado, served with sour cream, fire roasted salsa, & warm corn tortillas (no muffin here).

    US$20.95
  • BUFFALO OML

    apple chicken sausage, jack and cheddar cheese, topped with buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, and bleu cheese crumbles.

    US$20.95

GRIDDLE (ONLINE)

  • PANCAKES

    PANCAKES

  • BANANA PANCAKES

    BANANA PANCAKES

  • PAN SAND

    3 buttermilk pancakes with 2 eggs any style & smoked ham, bacon or sausage

    US$16.95
  • FRENCH TST BREAKFAST

    FRENCH TST BREAKFAST

    US$16.95

FRUIT & CEREAL (ONLINE)

  • LRG FRUIT

    LRG FRUIT

    US$8.50
  • SARAH'S

    fresh seasonal fruit, greek yogurt or cottage cheese, house granola, chia, flax & clover honey

    US$16.95

UNDER 9 & OVER 90 (ONLINE)

  • KIDS SCRAMBLE

    two scrambled eggs & bacon or sausage, includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS CAKE

    chocolate chip or mickey mouse pancakes & bacon or sausage, includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS CONFETTI

    Silver dollar buttermilk pancakes with rainbow sprinkles & bacon or sausage, includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS GRILL CHZ

    grilled tillamook cheddar cheese sandwich, includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS MINI BURG

    includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS TENDERS

    includes your choice of side

    US$10.95
  • KIDS MAC N CHZ

    includes your choice of side

    US$10.95

SIDES (ONLINE)

  • SIDE SAUT SPIN

    SIDE SAUT SPIN

    US$8.95
  • SIDE CREAM SPIN

    creamed spinach with Parmesan

    US$8.95
  • SIDE SAUTEED BROC

    SIDE SAUTEED BROC

    US$8.95
  • SIDE SLAW

    SIDE SLAW

    US$8.95
  • SIDE MASH

    SIDE MASH

    US$8.95
  • SIDE FF

    SIDE FF

    US$9.50
  • LOADED MASHERS

    our red skinned mashed potatoes topped with shredded tillamook cheddar, smoked bacon bits, sour cream & scallions

    US$9.95
  • BFAST POTS

    BFAST POTS

    US$6.95
  • SIDE TOTS

    SIDE TOTS

    US$6.95
  • BEEF PATTY SIDE

    BEEF PATTY SIDE

    US$9.95
  • SIDE HAM

    SIDE HAM

    US$9.95
  • SIDE SAUSAGE

    SIDE SAUSAGE

    US$8.95
  • SIDE BACON

    SIDE BACON

    US$8.95
  • CHX SAUS SIDE

    CHX SAUS SIDE

    US$8.95
  • STEAK FF

    STEAK FF

  • SIDE MUFFIN

    SIDE MUFFIN

    US$4.25

BEVERAGES (ONLINE)

  • SPARKLING WATER

    SPARKLING WATER

    US$9.95
  • SPRING WATER

    SPRING WATER

    US$9.95

BREAKFAST CLUB (ONLINE)

  • #2 BENNY

    poached eggs, grilled shaved ham, english muffin, hollandaise

    US$20.95
  • #3 CRAB

    poached eggs, house crabcakes, english, muffin & orange cilantro hollandaise

    US$25.95
  • #4 BACON BENNY

    scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, caramelized onions, english muffin, and hollandaise.

    US$20.95
  • #6 BURRITO

    Scrambled eggs, crispy tator tots, bacon, tillamook cheddar, avocado, and scallions topped with warm chipotle sauce and fresh cilantro served with black beans and sour cream

    US$20.95
  • #7 HUEVOS

    3 fried eggs atop crispy corn tortillas, black beans, caramelized onion jam, cilantro & potatoes covered with jack & tillamook cheddar, chipotle sauce, avocado & fire roasted salsa

    US$20.95
  • #8 POT RST BENNY

    poached eggs & our slow braised pot roast on toasted parmesan garlic french bread topped with demi-glace & orange cilantro hollandaise

    US$21.95
  • #10 SALM BENNY

    poached eggs, blackened salmon, grilled tomato, sautéed spinach, english muffin & hollandaise

    US$22.95
  • BFAST SAND

    scrambled eggs, pimento cheese, caramelized onion jam, grilled tomato, arugula, smoked bacon, on a toasted brioche bun (no toast or muffin here).

    US$18.95
  • COWBOY #9

    House-made buttermilk biscuits, two scrambled eggs and pork breakfast sausage topped with our country gravy.

    US$20.95

SANDWICHES (ONLINE)

  • FOUR CHZ DIP

    the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich with tillamook cheddar, mozzarella, swiss & caramelized onion jam melted between two slices of parmesan crusted marble rye bread with french onion soup jus

    US$17.95
  • W/T

    on raisin bread with sliced tomato & iceberg lettuce

    US$19.95
  • BUFF SAND

    crispy boneless tenders tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with a little bleu cheese dressing & coleslaw on a brioche bun

    US$20.50
  • BLTA

    smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, mayo & half an avocado on 9 grain wheat

    US$20.50
  • CUBANO

    smoked ham & melted swiss with pickles & sweet hot beaver mustard on a toasted brioche bun

    US$20.95
  • BBQ CHIX SAND

    basted with barbecue sauce and served on a whole wheat bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, caramelized onion jam, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickles and our mamou sauce

    US$20.95
  • REUBEN

    smoked ham, swiss cheese, roast turkey, cole slaw & 1000 island dressing served on hand sliced corn rye

    US$22.50
  • CHIX CLUB

    grilled chicken, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo as a triple deck sandwich on 9 grain wheat

    US$20.95
  • SALMON SAND

    dusted with cajun spices, grilled & served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & our mamou sauce on the side

    US$24.50
  • CRAB MELT

    garlic butter toasted brioche bun, lump blue crab cake covered in melted jack and cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, scallion aioli, and a lemon wedge

    US$25.95
  • T-MAN

    melted tillamook cheddar over white tuna salad, sliced avocado, vine ripe tomato & radish sprouts on a whole wheat bun

    US$20.50
  • POT ROAST DIP

    caramelized onion jam, horseradish mayo & au jus on sweet french baguette

    US$21.50
  • POTROAST MELT

    caramelized onion jam, horseradish mayo & au jus with jack cheese on parmesan grilled sourdough

    US$22.95
  • 1/2 WILD TK

    1/2 WILD TK

    US$16.95
  • 1/2 TUNA

    1/2 TUNA

    US$16.95
  • TUNA MELT

    TUNA MELT

    US$19.95