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Anacapa Restaurant / 2.5

304 12TH ST. MANHATTAN BEACH; 310/546-4777

Named for one of the offshore Channel Islands, Anacapa, which launched in 1998, is the most refreshing and sophisticated restaurant to open here m a long time and reflects restaurateur Greg McNally's time spent honing his craft in San Francisco's competitive food scene. Sporting a low-key but chic decor of sisal flooring, sandy celadon walls, and warm, subdued lighting, the interior strives for a Key West ambience accented by weathered trunks, starfish, and faded nautical maps. Comfy wicker chairs fill a dining room enclosed by green-house windows that afford sunset views, and the menu features both New American dishes and compositions influenced by chef Jason Segal's island experience with Hawaiian Regional cuisine. Look for fresh fish specials-flown in daily from Hawaii- hke ono (wahoo) prepared Pacific Rim-style with Thai sticky nce, black bean sauce, and fresh ginger. Ahi tuna gets two treatments, either blackened with pickled Napa cabbage and black bean-sesame vinaigrette, or barely seared and glazed with tangy soy mustard. High-quality filet mignon comes with fragrant thyme-cabernet sauce and creamy Gorgonzola potatoes, and the crab cake appetizer is also a winner. Anacapa also earns kudos for its user-friendly wine list, organized by price and featuring expertly chosen bottles from California's underrated Central Coast. $$; AE, DC, MC, V; no checks; dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sun; full bar; reservations recom-mended;1/2 block east of Highland Ave.

Cafe Pierre / 1.5*

317 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD, MANHATTAN BEACH; 310/545-5252

For years this small bistro has been considered one of the South Bay's premier dining spots, and crowds of locals reluctant to drive to L.A.'s West side still fill the place every night of the week. Though no longer cutting-edge, the restaurant continues to hold its own within the context of this laid-back beach community, offering a smidgen of pretension along with its self-coined "Cali-Franco" cuisine. The decor is bright and brassy, with gold and copper tones and black lacquer tempered by a collection of Art Deco lithographs. Picture windows open onto the sidewalk scene along busy Manhattan Beach Boulevard, making the cafe less
romantic than you might expect. Once seated, you can begin nibbling on marinated kalamata olives or a selection of fresh crusty bread with gourmet dipping oils. Cafe Pierre serves excellent martinis, especially those made with fruit-infused vodkas (watermelon, pineapple, or mango) from decorative jars adorning the bar. The restaurant also boasts a superior wine list. The menu, which combines straightforward bistro favorites with dishes given an eclectic fusion twist, makes for mouthwatering reading, but those in the know stick with reliable standards like roasted salmon atop fennel mashed potatoes crowned with a crispy potato bird's nest; or peppered filet mignon with either cognac or Roquefort sauce and accompanied by a mound of pommes frites. Linguine and risotto are both prepared with a medley of fresh seafood (baby octopus, rock shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams), and ahi tuna tartare joins a list of more traditional starters like escargots and French onion soup gratinee. $$-$$$; AE, MC, V; no checks; lunch Mon-Fri, dinner every day; full bar; reservations recommended; Vi block east of Highland Ave.

Fonz's Restaurant / 2*

1017 MANHATTAN AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH; 310/376-1536

Opened in 1997 by renowned surfer and local hero Mike Dodd, this casual gourmet-tinged bistro is named in tribute to Dodd's dad, nick named "Fonz" for his retro 1950s hairstyle. Amidst a decor that blends richly sponge-painted walls and bright watercolors with tables dressed down by brown paper laid over white linen tablecloths, Dodd and his wife proudly but discreetly display family photos and mementos of athletic victories. Fonz, who passed away in 1994, was beloved for making the family home a welcome place for the kids and their friends, and the Dodds bring the same spirit to their restaurant, where even new cus- tomers are treated like expected friends. Long before any tables are filled, crowds have already gathered at the long bar that's separated from the dining room by a simple partition. The menu is strong on steaks and seafood, featuring the kind of hearty dinners you might get at your best friend's house—if their mom or dad had been perusing the latest foodie
magazines. Seared Australian rack of lamb is soaked with rosemary garlic sauce, blackened swordfish is dressed with a delicious tropical fruit salsa, filet mignon arrives atop seared spinach and surrounded by Marsala-shallot sauce, and even that old stand-by meat loaf is gussied up with whole-grain mustard sauce. Fish selections vary with the day's haul, but can include grilled escolar, fresh ahi tuna, or rock shrimp in a variety of preparations. Potatoes are a common side dish—rich, creamy, and flavored with roasted garlic, tomato-basil, or wasabi. $$; AE, MC, V; no checks; dinner every day, brunch Sun; full bar; reservations recom-
mended; between 10th and llth Sts.

Good Stuff / 1.5*

1300 HIGHLAND AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH (AND BRANCHES); 310/545-4775

A mainstay of local casual dining, this popular crowd-pleaser suits beachgoers, lunch-breakers, and families alike because there's something for everyone. Inside the gray clapboard corner restaurant you'll find brightly painted marine-themed murals and lifeguard memorabilia; picture windows let in the sunshine. On nice days the outdoor patio fills first,
built with glass railings to ensure a good vantage on bustling downtown M.B.'s human parade. Cheerful servers positively bounce through the restaurant, clad in casual sport togs and ferrying generous platters of food that's fresh, carefully prepared, and very affordable. The mile-long menu runs the gamut, featuring standouts like Santa Fe chicken omelet, cinnamon swirl French toast, a superb homemade veggie burger, turkey or tuna wrapped in gourmet tortillas, burritos and Mexican favorites, enormous main course salads, steaming hot pastas, and a selection of dinner-only entrees. Nightly bargain "get stuffed" dinners are sized for
satisfaction (but priced under $10)—the seafood stew, for example, is guaranteed to be filling or your second bowl's on the house. You can't beat an offer like that, and you can't top Good Stuff. Other locations include one on the Strand near the Hermosa Beach pier (1286 The Strand; 310/374-2334) and in Redondo Beach (1617 Pacific Coast Highway; 310/316-0262). $; AE, DC, DIS, MC, V; no checks; breakfast, lunch, dinner every day; beer and wine; reservations not accepted; www.eatgoodstuff.com; at the corner of13th St.

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