Darren's Restaurant & Bar
310-802-1973
1141 Manhattan Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Customer Reviews (17 reviews)
cwag
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2009I have no idea what the reviews below for AVENUE are doing here. These reviews re. poor quality are from 2006 -- Darren's did not even exist in Manhattan Beach in 2006. Clearly, this citysearch listing needs revision... (more)
Toren
on Yahoo Sep 22, 2008First off I have to talk about the service which is really lacking. We waited an hour for entrees to arrive after our appetizers were served a half hour after we ordered. We ended up pouring our own wine the entire time,... (more)
shirleytemple
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2006I had dinner there last night, I waited sometime for the hype to die down, unfortunatly the quality died with it. Expensive for Manhattan Beach. Foie Gras is such a delight, rich, indulgent, down right fatty. How... (more)
allisonknapik
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2006We loved this place for Sunday brunch so much we wanted to come back for dinner on the weekend. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED! I suppose their excuse could be that they change the menu every month but when we visited for... (more)
blitz16
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2006We went to Avenue for dinner on a Wednesday night. We sat at the bar and it was crowded. The menu left a lot to be desired--not much of a selection. The bartender kept telling us that the menu changes every month, like she... (more)
ashmore119
on Citysearch May 24, 2006Took my family to Avenue on Mother's Day per a friends request. We have since been back twice and recommend it to all our friends. Brunch was terrific. I had stuffed French Toast and my husband said his Eggs Benedict was... (more)
Tara Lis
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2006<b>The Scene<br></b>Reminiscent of a New England summer spot, this casual bistro's cream-colored walls are lined with tastefully framed black-and-white photographs. White tablecloths cover the snug... (more)
mama_wize
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2006My husband and I took our 4 girls to Avenue about a week ago. We arrived early and sat in the large overstuffed booth on the patio. We just had a wonderful time. The staff was more than accomodating, the servers had great... (more)
mellylamb
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2006If you had been to Chloe in Playa del Rey you know what I mean. Chloe was by far the BEST restaurant in Los Angeles. I was saddened by Chloe's closure and ventured to Avenue last night for the first time. My date and I were... (more)
payton2905
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2006My husband and I have enjoyed Avenue many times since they opened their doors. I agree that for the first couple of months they "packed the people in like sardines" but what new restaurant in Manhattan Beach doesn't.... (more)
yuleissa
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2006There was nothing impressive about our experience at this restaurant. There is inside and outside seating; we made reservations a week in advance and were seated inside near the door and a cold draft hit our table. We... (more)
hongbob
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2005We went with a group of 5 people and there was nothing impressive about our experience at this restaurant. There is inside and outside seating; in the winter the outside seating is covered and there are heat lamps. We... (more)
agent_hot_stuff
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2005So, I'd been hearing SO much about this place... THE new hot spot in MB? Luke-warm is more like it. I chose to dine there alone on a Saturday night, finding a cozy spot at the high-top tables near the bar. I was pleasantly... (more)
ssmmgg
on Citysearch May 22, 2005We had 9 people there, and they packed us in like rats, then made us wait 15 minutes before this low-brow waiter finally came to take our order. Everything took way too long, but the real kicker is the prices, ridiculous... (more)
socaleric
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2005Brendan makes great hand-crafted drinks with a unique twist, worth the wait. The menu offers a great change from the typical restaurants in the area. The dishes are well-done with interesting approaches to even the... (more)
remythecat
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2005My collegues and I went to Avenue on Saturday 2/19. We did not have a reservation so we were not surprised when we were told it would be an hour wait. We returned an hour later and we waited an additional 20 minutes or so and... (more)
Yaz
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2002Waterman's grill is a great place to go on a date or with a group. The popcorn shrimp is excellent as it he bread and the wonderful pesto dipping sauce. As for entrees, the scallops are AMAZING! Great place - definitely... (more)