Upscale Manhattan Beach restaurant for steaks and seafood.
(310) 697-8853
1017 Manhattan Ave
(10th Street)
Manhattan Beach,
CA
90266
33.8838
-118.4104
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Sun 5:30pm-9pm
Price:
$$$
Fonz's Steaks & Seafood
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Fonz's Steaks & Seafood
The Owner
Fonz's Steaks & Seafood
Owner
Fonz's Steaks & Seafood was created uniquely to the satisfaction of all of our patrons. Situated mere feet from the wonderful waves of Manhattan Beach, Fonz's offers world-class cuisine and impeccable service. Founded in 1997 by local beach volleyball legend Mike Dodd and restaurateur Dan Boehle, Fonz's, (named after Mike Dodd's Dad), is at the top of the list when it comes to fine dining in Manhattan Beach. What started out as a fun thought has turned into a well established and very successful restaurant. Our menu includes a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers and entrees, such as the…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A fabric-lined ceiling keeps the sound level just below hushed in the intimate main dining room. The old-fashioned bar--with one TV monitor and a glass-polishing bartender--is adjacent to a cozy outdoor seating area, where young couples mix with large families. The menu is divided by meat and seafood offerings, with a few pasta and chicken dishes thrown in for good measure.
10/21/09
Great Experience!
by trish129 at Citysearch
"Thank You" to the gentleman (I believe the owner) who took our reservation over the phone for being so welcoming of our "3rd guest"-our 9-month old baby!
"Thank You" to our lovely hostess who made our birthday celebration so wonderful!
And "Thank You" to the great cooks who prepared a delicious meal!
- Pros: Classy, Intimate, Family Friendly, Great Food and Service
11/29/08
Best of Manhattan Beach Hands Down
by MBTennisManiac at Citysearch
There are really only 2-3 spots you can go for a great meal in Manhattan Beach and Fonzes is one of them! Great atmosphere and service that can always be counted on. Reserve a large table and bring the friends for a night of good wine and great seafood or steak.
Been going to Fonzes for years and have never been let down. They take pride in being very constant and Mike Dodd has it dialed in just like he did when he was on the pro volleyball tour.Typically a very attractrive crowd will gather in the bar area on weekends and always a lot of smiles going around.
Great location and Valet Parking right out front.
-mb
- Pros: all around just a great place to eat and drink
- Cons: none
06/12/08
The entrees are a 10, the service leaves a bad taste
by southbayfoodie at Citysearch
Parking was really tough so we were a little late for our reservation that they didn't even have on the books. They sat us in a nice booth anyway and our drink order was taken quickly but then took almost 20 minutes to come out. Finally we put in our order for a calamari app (that was pedestrian at best) and two entrees the pork tenderloin and rib eye. Our server paid us no attention even filling other tables waters right next to us and not even looking at our empty drinks.
We finally got our entrees and another drink order was put in. That's where the night got good. The entrees were amazing. The flavors of the sauces were right on and the meats were perfectly cooked. The only thing to really critisize would be the portion of the tenderloin was a little overwhelming, but that just means lots of leftovers.
We ordered a bread pudding desert (which was really tasty and I don't like bread pudding) and my husband ordered a double shot of black lable. The server came back and asked if that was Johnnie Walker and then came back with a glass filled with ice and the whisky. He told her he hadn't wanted ice (any decent bartender should know that ice completely ruins the drink) and she brought back the drink in a martini glass with the ice strained out. He wanted to return it again, but was out of patience. An unfortunate end to the meal.
- Pros: "land" entrees, desserts
- Cons: service, parking, calamari, small wine by glass list
The Details on Fonz's Steaks & Seafood
Where to Sit:
The self-contained outdoor dining area is adequately warm, even in winter.
Look Good:
Local Manhattan Beach celebrity sightings include Tiger Woods, Mia Hamm, Phil Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Message from Fonz's Steaks & Seafood
Fonz's Steaks & Seafood was created uniquely to the satisfaction of all of our patrons. Situated mere feet from the wonderful waves of Manhattan Beach, Fonz's offers world-class cuisine and impeccable service. Founded in 1997 by local beach volleyball legend Mike Dodd and restaurateur Dan Boehle, Fonz's, (named after Mike Dodd's Dad), is at the top of the list when it comes to fine dining in Manhattan Beach. What started out as a fun thought has turned into a well established and very successful restaurant.
Our menu includes a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers and entrees, such as the BBQ Mahi Mahi, the Grilled Swordfish Tostada, the Baked Pork Tenderloin and Fonz?s Meatloaf. Pair your meal with draft and bottles beers or a selection from our extensive wine list, and finish off with a sinful dessert, such as the Chocoalte Pecan Pie or the Creme Brulee. Come join us, won't you?
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