Saint & Second

We came here on a Wednesday afternoon in the pouring rain and there was tons of seating available. Parking is metered parking on the street and I imagine that it would be harder to find parking on a regular day or in the evening. The ambiance is quite upscale and this restaurant would serve well for date night. We ordered the French onion soup, Crispy chicken sandwich with truffle fried and the Fish and chips with regular fries. The French Onion soup was delicious - warm, melting cheese, bread soaked in completely...it was excellent! It was also quite heavy so I'm glad that we ordered only one to share. The fish and chips was surprisingly good. The haddock fillet was cooked to perfection and the breading was light but crispy. The tartar sauce with it was very very good. They didn't provide any malt vinegar. The fries were thin and crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside which we liked. The crispy chicken sandwich was also very good. The chicken, again, had a thin but crispy breading that was beaded with black pepper, chili and I guess, some peanut powder as per the menu. It was lovely to eat. The sandwich was filled with kimchi sauce, cabbage and Korean pickles to give it an Asian zing. The truffle fries were delicious but I would have liked a little more truffle oil. The service was mediocre. The server was ok. They would also disappear right around the time we needed something. But outside of that, the food was good and I recommend this place for their food.

Came here today for brunch with my girls friends and this place did not disappoint. 1: They were able to seat me before my friends arrived which was nice and not expected. 2: I had the Huevos Rancheros which tasted great and were also presented really nicely. One of my friends has dietary restrictions and they were able to accommodate. Another friend had the Tri-Tip Hash and loved it. 3: For dessert we shared the basque cheesecake with figs and also a panna cotta with pineapple and dragon fruit. Both amazing but the panna cotta was my all-time favorite. It was the perfect tropical flavor combo of the panna cotta with a bit of a coconut flavor, the fresh fruit and the passionfruit ice cream on top. If this sounds slightly interesting to you, you have to try it. It also looks beautiful and I now wish I had taken a photo. 4. Restaurant has nice ambiance inside and outside. 5. The staff was very friendly and we did not feel rushed.

Saint and Second has become the newest hotspot in East Manhattan Beach, situated on the new area of the Manhattan Village Mall. For couples, the prime seats are the bar stools on the patio, offering a cozy view inside. Ian, our bartender, was fantastic, and Ray also provided excellent service. The menu boasts a wide variety—from delicious burgers to the finest cuts of beef available. With the kitchen staying open until midnight, it's a great alternative to The Kettle. Kristina and I had a wonderful time, and it’s now a regular addition to our weekly list of favorite dining spots.

I been here on 3 different occasions. I must say every time the service has been welcoming, attentive, polite and knowledgeable. The food has been excellent every time their presentation doesn’t disappoint. Every dish I had has been well prepared well seasoned. The steak was so tasty, rich and cooked how I ordered. The salmon was delicious light flaky just melts in your mouth. Their drinks are well prepared. I like this place. Highly recommend.

Long Beach Location...Last night, I chose this place for my last dinner in Cali because of the reviews. From the moment we walked in the male host was AMAZING! We chose to sit upstairs, the atmosphere was great. Our waiter Sagan was nice and informative. After going over what type of cocktail I like, he suggested the Matchi Colada....THE BEST THING I HAD AT THE RESTAURANT. Now to the food....I was not impressed and it didn't live up to the hype of the reviews. First dish: Mac & Shrooms, I thought this was going to be great because I love mushrooms...well the taste was bland and it had a watery texture (not creamy at all). Second: crab cakes, they were sweet and there was a lot of bread filling, it was NOT crab forward at all. The sauce under the crab cakes tasted sweet as well. Did not like the taste. The last of my order was the truffle fries that was fried in duck fat, the concept was on the menu looked good, but the fries were shoestring fries from out of a bag, not housemade. The fries were not hot and was fried very hard. The cheese on top was a little over powering. My cousin ordered the strawberry margaritas (she said it was good) and the fish and chips. She said the fish tasted okay and that the fish crust was not crunchy enough and kind of soggy. She chose to take the remainder home to put in air fryer just a little longer. Spent $119 (which is not bad, if the food was great/good) I only ate one crab cake, a couple of fries and a couple of spoons of the mac and shrooms. The guy taking our plates couldn't believe I didn't want a to go box. The atmosphere and cocktails was nice. The next time I'm in Long Beach, I may try their happy hour, but I'm good on the food.

Had brunch at this place and getting a table outside was a treat. Nice ambiance and service was good. Mafe was really courteous, attentive and friendly. Ordered the Smoked Tri Tip Hash. Tasted good but was disappointed with the meat not being tender as I thought it should be. It was cut in small chunks but would have been better if served in thin slices instead. The Cheddar biscuits were great with the jam. Fair priced menu items. Would not order the Tri tip again though. 🫤

Parking can be challenging. Street parking in a busy area. Paid to free street parking. There is upstairs seating. They take reservations. Not sure if they have gluten free options. Food is on the expensive side. Good service. Clean restroom. The desert tends to be on the very sweet side.