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The Kettle


4.0 of 5 stars 60 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Café, Diner
  • Price range: £1-13 ($1-$20)

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5 of 5 stars
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18 Oct 2009

Best 2:00AM Breakfast in the South Bay!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
mojomoxy   7 contributions
28 Aug 2009

Diner style (but more Hollywood) restaurant on the beach, open 24 hrs., serves liver, great Eggs-Crab Benedict, pretty good French onion soup. Sit in patio by day, wind's great; sit by night - tiki lamps needed. more

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4 of 5 stars
happytraveler49   1,128 contributions
Michigan
5 Aug 2009
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We enjoyed our meal here very much. Food was great, prices fair and it was in a good location to walk to the beach. more

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2 of 5 stars
ShadyRogue   3 contributions
Shady Cove Oregon
25 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Not that it was the waiter's fault, but we were seated outdoors for brunch because it was a lovely day. Unfortunately, the city decided to install a sign of some kind and used a jack hammer to tear up the sidewalk right next to the restaurant. Would have asked to be moved but other customers said it was nearly as... more

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4 of 5 stars
traveltode   130 contributions
usa
8 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Really warm and cozy inside. Like being inside a big mountain cabin! Food is reasonably priced and generous, though not exceptional. The staff and the manager are polite and funny. It's great to be able to sit in the street cafe in winter too, it's sheltered enough to need only a tiny amount of heat. I wish we had this... more

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5 of 5 stars
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2 Apr 2009
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Mainstay South Bay traditional diner restaurant. Old school servers and great kids menu. Overall a great choice if you're looking for a burger or any American Fare. more

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5 of 5 stars
SteveinSoCal   19 contributions
Los Angeles
25 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Just two blocks from the water, the Kettle is the kind of place that every local makes reference to when guiding friends around town. It is not elegant, but it serves quality American fare in an atmosphere that is several steps above your chain sit-down restaurants (Carrows, Chilis, et al). My lone compaint--I wish they'd bring back their old style... more

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4 of 5 stars
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15 Dec 2008

I miss this place. more

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4 of 5 stars
mm4113   45 contributions
lake forest, ca
22 Nov 2008

If it's 2 AM and you are looking for anything from scrambled eggs to a BLT. This is the place for you. A menu with great variety offers a decent breakfast, lunch or dinner. more

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3 of 5 stars
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21 Nov 2008

My friends and I often end up at the Kettle after a late-night. The food is so-so, but the coffee is good and their chocolate cake a la mode hits the spot. more

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The Kettle Address

1138 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel: (310) 545-8511 Fax: (310 )545-2829
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