(310) 545-5252

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd (Highland Avenue)
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 33.8853 -118.4096

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CAFEPIERRE.COM

Years in business

Established in 1985

Hours:

Mon-Wed 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Thu 5:30pm-11pm

Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Sat-Sun 5:30pm-11pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 8.07.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining

Cuisine:

French, Californian, Italian

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Cafe Pierre

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

The Scene – For more than 30 years, this lively eatery has been a local favorite, blending sophisticated bistro fare with beach-y elegance. An updated modern interior sports startling red walls and banquettes under an arched cerulean ceiling, reflecting ocean light with plate glass and mirrors. Brazilian jazz segues into pleasant European electronica beneath the buzz of the casual but fashionable crowd. – – The Food – Haute French Provencale food is authentic and artful, complemented by a perfect balance of Tuscan dishes and market-fresh California stylings. Half the…

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday nights only. Otherwise, there's a covered three-story lot at the restaurant's back entrance with two-hour metered parking.
The Extras:
The intimate upstairs wine room seats up to 20 for private parties.
What to Drink:
The nicely annotated 600-bottle wine list specializes in wonderful French vintages--and spans from good $40 bottles to a $4,200 1945 Chateau Latour. About 20 selections are are available by the glass. White and red wine flights offer four two-ounce pours for under $15.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Romantic, hip, elegant, great decor, superb food and Awesome location for a nice walk after your dining.”
  2. “The ambience and service was great for any type of date.”
  3. “Cafe Pierre is the type of place where people feel comfortable.”
  4. “Romantic atmosphere and tasty food.”
  5. “Everything else was great as well - good food, service, ambience.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “also love their wine list, unlike many other area restaurants in the area I appreciate that Cafe Pierre offers a wide regional selection of wine at a semi decent price structure.”
  2. “Always a great spot for a wonderful glass of wine, and a great meal.”
food quality
88.45999717712402% positive
  1. “Good food.”
  2. “Our meal was excellent is worth every penny, so if you like good dining and want to impress your date I highly advice you to take your date to Cafe Pierre.”
  3. “Everything else was great as well - good food, service, ambience.”
  4. “All the food was good.”
  5. “There is a sense of familiarity and comfort when you go inside, the feeling that these people know good food and know where they can find it.”
  6. “Romantic atmosphere and tasty food.”
  7. “The food and service at Cafe Pierre are great!”
  8. “The food was outstanding and the service was just as good.”
  9. “That's why I chose to finally dine there, after I realized that empty places usually are not the good places to get good food.”
  10. “Waiter had not clue how to pair a nice bottle with the meal.”
  11. “The best food and service”
  12. “Always a great spot for a wonderful glass of wine, and a great meal.”
  13. “Romantic, hip, elegant, great decor, superb food and Awesome location for a nice walk after your dining.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “also love their wine list, unlike many other area restaurants in the area I appreciate that Cafe Pierre offers a wide regional selection of wine at a semi decent price structure.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Overall, it's a great little place in a great little neighborhood.”
  2. “My favorite splurge restaurant in town!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “There is a sense of familiarity and comfort when you go inside, the feeling that these people know good food and know where they can find it.”
  2. “The best food and service”
  3. “Everything else was great as well - good food, service, ambience.”
  4. “Cafe Pierre is the type of place where people feel comfortable.”
  5. “The food and service at Cafe Pierre are great!”
  6. “Our service was attentive and everything looked great and most importantly, everything TASTED great.”
  7. “Thank you Cafe Pierre for the excellent service and I will be going back.”
  8. “had my birthday celebration with 15 guest and we had an EXCELLENT service from our waitress.”
  9. “The food was outstanding and the service was just as good.”
  10. “The ambience and service was great for any type of date.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Our meal was excellent is worth every penny, so if you like good dining and want to impress your date I highly advice you to take your date to Cafe Pierre.”
  2. “also love their wine list, unlike many other area restaurants in the area I appreciate that Cafe Pierre offers a wide regional selection of wine at a semi decent price structure.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/01/11

Barramundi was raw! Rushed by waitstaff

by ddarr

We ate here for our anniversary and had a 6:30 reservation. We felt rushed by the waitstaff as they tried to take our drink order the second we sat down and brought out our entrees as they were clearing our first course. The appetizer (tuna tartare) was very good, but our entrees were just so-so. Unfortunately, my fish (the barramundi) was not cooked at all and completely raw in the middle which I have never had happen at a restaurant. We had to send it back and it took them 10 minutes to bring me a cooked version, by which time my husband was finished with his entree. His steak au poivre was good but the barramundi was very bland. The restaurant did not comp us anything for the screw up. For $186, we will not be returning.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/16/10

Eat like royalty for a reasonable price. Is it possible?

by gregthechef

I have been looking around for good food, and good deals, and thought the rough economy might produce some. I was right! At least this restaurant.

My wife and I tried Cafe Pierre, because of an article I read awhile back. Now, she started out skeptical as with most of my choices, but was immediately impressed with starters. The Foie Duo was out of this world, and a perfect balance of flavor for the skeptic.

The service was nice enough, but we never got too interested in conversation as we devoured what was in front of us.

I had the Wild Boar Pasta, sounded different, and I have to admit it was. I can't really explain, except by saying it was new to me. Maybe, it was how all the flavors blended so well together, but I felt like I could taste so much in one bite.

My feasting partner was equally impressed with her Tai Snapper, though she wouldn't let me taste any. A first.

Anyway, after cleaning our plates , we could only squeeze in one dessert between the two of us. We had the Remi Apple Tart, named according to our server, after the chef, At this time it was predictably perfect, and I can still taste it as I write this. Good job, Cafe Pierre!! You made this a special occasion.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/26/09

The best food and service

by wine4me2

The food and service at Cafe Pierre are great! It is my go to restaurant when my boss is in town, or my picky aunt.

Always a great spot for a wonderful glass of wine, and a great meal.

  • Pros: great food and wonderful wine lis
  • Cons: none!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/25/09

Love it!

by KMMB

My favorite splurge restaurant in town! The food is diverse and consistently wonderful. I also love their wine list, unlike many other area restaurants in the area I appreciate that Cafe Pierre offers a wide regional selection of wine at a semi decent price structure.

My only con is that on a weekend it can be down right noisy, but even then I enjoy my time here!

  • Pros: Lovely, diverse, consistent
  • Cons: loud
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/08

You need to try Poulet a la Mourarde

by tastygirl88

I had my birthday celebration with 15 guest and we had an EXCELLENT service from our waitress.

The owner happened to be in the restaurant that nigh and made sure that all was okay, that was AWESOME!

I said I wanted to be seated by 8:00 yes my guest and I we're seated promptly our table was ready for us.

Our meal was excellent is worth every penny, so if you like good dining and want to impress your date I highly advice you to take your date to Cafe Pierre. Romantic, hip, elegant, great decor, superb food and Awesome location for a nice walk after your dining. Thank you Cafe Pierre for the excellent service and I will be going back.

  • Pros: Location, parking, service.

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