Great service and always a good time! This was my first visit, but my mother is from here, and it’s amazing to see this place still thriving after 25+ years. You can never go wrong with the food here—it’s a true Hermosa Beach staple. We also had the sweetest, most personable, and knowledgeable server, Tiana. You definitely have to come check out The Kettle!
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Carlton St. Bernard
Aug 1, 2026
30+ year Manhattan Beach resident. Been to The Kettle countless times. All meals… breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Came in after 6-man volleyball tournament on Saturday afternoon (early dinner service). Sat at the counter and waited 20 minutes before I got up and just left. Busboy served me an iced tea. All servers on their phones. I was the ONLY person sitting at the counter the whole time. No eye contact with a server. Servers walked past me for a full 20 minutes. And it was not crowded at all. My family has been in food services for >30 years. I suggest firing the manager and re-establishing a new level of service standards. I don’t see myself going back any time soon. I can’t review the food because no took my order.
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Lori Lammerding
Jul 29, 2026
We hadn't been to The Kettle in many years. It's still the same place. The wait time for late morning on a Sunday wasn't bad. We only waited about 10 minutes, if that. Our food server was good, she didn't forget anything. She was very busy and so east the entire restaurant, so we didn't see her as often as we'd like to have for coffee refills, etc. We knew she was doing her best and we appreciated her. The food was good, but the stuffed French toast that was supposed to have orange marmalade and cream cheese in it was leaving the marmalade. My husband added some that was in a packet on the table. The only thing from my plate I didn't care for was the sausage link. I had weird texture. I would've gotten the bacon, which my husband got. It looked think and cooked nicely. I like extra crispy bacon. I got a giant glass of orange juice, which only cost $6.50. I asked if it was fresh squeezed, but the lady said no. They buy it from a can get squeezes it there and then ships to them. Close enough! It was really good.
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Brandon Thomson
Jul 27, 2026
Was walking around for a while looking for places to eat because I was kind of thrown off by the appearance of the kettle. I thought it was more of a bar vibe that I didn’t want for breakfast. We ended up coming in and the food was insane. I got that braised pot roast sandwich and It was so good it pissed me off. I’m coming back on my next trip out here.
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Snak Eyes Man
Jul 20, 2026
The Kettle is exactly what you want in a classic American diner, and it's a perfect spot near the Manhattan Beach Pier (about a 5-minute walk). Open late on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends, it's a lifesaver whenever a craving hits at an odd hour, including breakfast, which they still serve after 5PM.
Prices are reasonable, and both the patio and indoor seating are comfortable and inviting. Service is friendly but professional, never rushed, never awkward.
Food-wise, this place delivers. The burgers are outstanding, made with half-pound patties, try the Highlander Burger if you're really hungry, it comes with two of them. The salads are great too, and there's a solid lineup of appetizers to start things off. For mains, the supper classics are the way to go, and the braised pot roast is my personal favorite, comforting, flavorful, and done right.
Whether it's a late-night bite or a full sit-down meal, The Kettle nails the classic American diner experience. Highly recommend.