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Just in time for summer, a dangerous new addition to the Manhattan Beach dining scene. 


Enter Manhattan Beach (M.B.) Post. Think of it as Simmzy's older, slightly more sophisticated brother. 


Occupying what was formerly the space of the lackluster Memphis restaurant and "hotspot," Towne, M.B. Post is a new "social house" that draws inspiration from the history of the building, an old post office. The design is open, welcoming. Faded Americana stencils adorn the cement walls - an homage to an era gone by, when people actually mailed letters. Unfinished, mismatched wood adds a cool, informal touch to the bar area. If it's possible to be casual, yet refined, M.B. Post nails it.


The service staff is knowledgeable, and dare I say, sweet. We detected zero attitude, and everyone from the bartender, the busboys and even the chef, David LeFevre, (formerly of downtown's Water Grill), were warm, helpful and accommodating.


Finally, the FOOD.  The menu is beyond inspired with creative dishes like steamed mussels in green curry, steamed Thai Snapper, Vietnamese Caramel Pork Jowl with green papaya salad, lime and ¡Albóndigas! with garnet yam puree, shishitos, maple-miso glaze. The drink menu includes craft cocktails with fresh ingredients like rosemary and muddled raspberries, an extensive wine list (Fiddlehead Sauvignon Blanc!); and a nice selection of beers, including some hard-to-find IPAs.


M.B. Post has upped the ante. For out-of-towners, it's the first restaurant worth making the long trek to the South Bay for and, for the locals FINALLY a great go-to restaurant besides Simmzy's. 
  
"This new Manhattan Beach American bistro from a Water Grill vet rocks an upscale barn vibe thanks to exposed rafters and bleached-wood common tables." - Thrillist 


M.B. Post
1140 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5332(310) 545-5405 ‎