Reed's in the South end of the Manhattan Village Mall is one of the best kept secrets in town, known only by long-term locals. The best burgers perhaps on the planet are served at Ercoles, a dive bar on Highland just South of the Manhattan Beach pier. Some of the best Mexican food North of the boarder is at Gringo's. El Sombero in downtown Manhattan Beach is equally tasty. Nothing more than a taco stand with a roof, it's cheap and delicious and is especially popular on Friday and Saturday nights after the bars close.
Breakfast is a South Bay's specialty.
Virtually every bar serves food, a lot of it being quite tasty.