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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY! I'm a Fan of their Mojitos! I've been here twice, both times for happy hour with co-workers. The Raspberry Mojito is amazing!! Its not on the happy hour menu, but you can ask for it and they will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in for the first time last Friday and had an overall great night. The heirloom tomato salad and New York strip were pretty damn good. Vanessa took very good care of us and gave us a few good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on Saturday night and it was quite crowded. I had made reservations online (an easy process!) so we didn't have to wait. We started off with the calamari. It was soooo good! The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got a chance to try this place. The decor is nice but it is loud in side. The menu is not large but has quite a bit of variety. The server was wonderful as was the service. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in last night at Paul Martin's and i have to say it is the best restaurant I have ever been to! I had the all natural Pork chop with a great wine called Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. Brian was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place! Everything is fresh on a daily basis and the food is prepared very well. Ive had their steak burgers and steak by itself and both were really good. The best part is their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. They have a dish called Chicken Backs. Who knew you could eat the back of a chicken?! LOL! But, they're actually quite tasty. The servers are friendly and it's a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"eh" is my overall impression of this place but if i had to elaborate i'd add overpriced and boring. the worst was the spinach and artichoke dip. i'll just say if you're used to houston's version...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing memorable or great about this place. Went here on a Sunday afternoon and this place was EMPTY--I should have taken that as a sign to eat elsewhere. This place is overpriced for what they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with a buddy from work for a late happy hour. I must say this a fantastic place, love the modern decor and materials that were used to design the restaurant, very swanky.I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, upscale place with emphasis on locally grown, high quality ingredients. I saw Bloomsdale spinach on the side dishes, heirloom tomatoes, etc. I had their daily special for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs. Drrooooool. Pork or beef, it doesn't matter. Riiiiiiibs. Not ribeye (although I certainly reserve a special place in my heart for that too). Riiiiiiiiiiiiiibsssssssssszzzzzzzdroooooooool.So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Similar ambience and decor and food offerings to Houstons, but the food choices and ingredients are a little more cutting edge here. Different and organic takes on traditional dishes. For instance, a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here semi-randomly with some friends from work. They had the bistro burger and the cedar plank smoked salmon. The consensus was that the side of Mac & Cheese was the best part. It's very crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place I tried based on great Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did. Beautiful modern decor, friendly service, and excellent, fresh, local food (which impressed me most. I try to eat organic when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been here a few times. Most of the stuff we have gotten there has been good - especially the short ribs. There is a nice wine list. The service is good. Nice atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went Saturday night with another couple. Place was very crowded, but easy to make a reservation, we had made it earlier in the evening and got a great booth in the back.Atmosphere and service are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a birthday dinner in June and I've been trying to decide what to say on Yelp about it since then...Making reservations here was a bit tough. The online form only accepts up to 6...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to visit Paul Martin's American Bistro after driving by it numerous times on my way to fry's electronics... As we walked in, I was taken by the atmosphere of the restaurant, really invinting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have driven by Paul Martin's countless times on my way to my boyfriend's place, Anthropologie, Trader Joe's and other surrounding shops in El Segundo/Manhattan Beach. I wanted to see what exactly it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The evening of moving into our new house my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a night-out. The stretch of Rosecrans that the restaurant is located on features several trendy restaurants and we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the waitstaff is a pretentious lot. Our waiter - I'll call him Jeff because he kind of looked like one - took five hours to explain "how we do things here." Listen, Jeff and the staff of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended. It has a good ambience, healthy, modern, california menu. I had a very cute waitress who was very good too. Not my typical type of food, but it is a good change of pace place to visit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second visit. My first was a for a group dinner with a fixed menu, and last night was just the spousal unit and I. There were a lot of positives from both trips and a couple of drawbacks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is SO cute! well, maybe "cute" is not the right word, but it's very... shiny and sleek, and i like shiny and sleek. anyway, i've visited paul martin's couple of times now and i really,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has become my favorite place in the area. Family, friends, business associates - I've taken them all and I have yet to be disappointed, and my guests have not either. Scratch kitchen...and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and delicious oysters with a Bellini cocktail was the starter of the evening at this nicely designed restaurant. My main entree of the salmon on a bed of spinach was flavorful and moist. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when you have a wonderful evening with a great friend, great food and fantastic service...that's amorA�!a friend and i started with a great platter of fresh oysters at the bar, the bartender was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is like Houston's on crack. It's swankier, tastier and just more fun. It's a nice fresh, modern addition to the South Bay dining scene. I love that they use local, sustainable and organic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service. Love the healthful choices. Restaurant is a bit loud. My son's new fave South Bay restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I am not giving higher than 3 is because I am not particularly a fan of traditional american food. The place has a great atmosphere and service.The spinach dip was awesome. My NY steak...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the only thing I had to rate was the entrees, Paul's restaurant would get a big 5. The steak (New York) was PERFECTLY cooked - and that's a big deal with me. I like my steak rare - bloody but not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Paul Martin's in Manhattan Beach/El Segundo last Sunday night for their fried chicken dinner. It's only available on Sunday, and it comes with a green salad as well as a blondie with vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good and I'm looking forward to going back and trying other things on the menu. The banana cream pie gets a bonus mention. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my family and i went to this place for my sister's bday and was impressive but not the best i've had. might be a borderline 3.5...their bread that they serve the table was really good. it was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this restaurant.It's classy, but not stuffy at all.It's dedicated to being eco-friendly, but they're not pushy about it at all.It looks great, the food is great, the prices are not bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, especially reviewing the menu before going. The Cheese Plate & Mac & Cheese caught my eye. Excited to go, we went mid day. No one was in there, the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Paul Martin's with a group of 10 people for a birthday. We made reservations and had a large table waiting for us. We were able to bring in a cake from a local bakery & they cut and served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by PMAB. It's a huge restaurant, like something you'd find at a Las Vegas hotel, yet the menu and the staff reflects a mood that is definitely more local, friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome restaurant...........I have been there three times already and I have yet to have a bad meal. Good prices, service, menu and food. Not a bad combination. You can go for a special meal or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Paul Martin's American Bistro is like an over glorified Houston's", says my manager. Thus, with this knowledge our little group from work goes over to PM's American Bistro for lunch. The place is new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paul Martin's will now be part of my regular lunch rotation. Its a lot like Houston's but the menu is simpler. It's a more modern take on American food.Food:I had the soup/salad combo. The cream of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool vibe at this place. We saddled at the bar for a few good drinks while waiting, they made a pretty good mojito - not too sweet. As for dinner, I was impressed. I had the beef short ribs which fell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to grab a quick bite before heading off to the airport, so a girlfriend of mine brought me here. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the Hangar One Kaffir Lime on the shelf, and I knew...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Yeah, baby! "This place is all that and a bag of (organic) chips" **snap**Going to keep this one simple: Service: Great Prices: Relatively inexpensive Reservations: Definitely recommended Food:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, the bad: This is not a good restaurant for a vegetarian. The vegetarian options are minimal. If you don't like mushrooms, you're obviously not going to enjoy their Mushroom Burger. I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh another restaurant on Rosecrans in El Segundo....I'm beginning to think of Rosecrans as restaurant row. This also is the third restaurant to be owned by Paul Fleming on this street (He also is the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we went there on a Saturday evening, We had a 6:15 reservation. We were seated promptly. The restaurant was relatively empty. A server approached us and recited a prepared speech on the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Saturday, around 3pm. We ordered a burger and a BLT sandwich. The food took over 40 minutes to be ready. And it was bad.My BLT sandwich: old and burnt bread, cold french fries. You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was good. I came with some coworkers who had came prior, so had a head start on what was good/ recommended. The owner brought in PF Changs, and the place has the same type of ambiance,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words. Yum, Yum and Yum.Paul Martin's was super delicious!!! Super friendly waitress and host. Would definitly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great meal in the Manhattan beach area....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great surprise! I was about to get dragged to my account executives favorite "meh"steraunt McCormick and Schmicks, when we noticed Paul Martin's had recently opened up and decided to give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been twice thus far and will continue to go back.We went the opening week which I generally avoid so I don't have to be a guinea pig. Regardless, they were pretty up-to-par and 90% in their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not even the Dow Jones has plummetted as hard as my expectations did for this place."Um yes, um Mr. Waiter, um could you please at least give me some water to drink while you focus all your attention...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burger #118: The Pinnacle of Expensive Meh.Given the location of Paul Martin and its proximity to other "Meh" giants like PF Changs, McCormick & Schmick, Daily Grill, and a Macaroni Grill, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scary! In the last couple of weeks, I've tried a handful of items that still never cease to amaze, they're great! Beef Dip Sandwich: Served on a ciabatta roll, the beef is amazing. It's perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...I have to eat my words. (Good thing I love to eat.) I came back here a few days after my visit to happy hour and I really enjoyed my meal. My friend and I ate Recession style and split an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is the word that I'm looking for here? Irregular? Inconsistent? You see the super high ceiling with over sized lighting hanging down. The place is beyond dim and filled with dark wood furniture....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant disgusts me and solely proves a fact that people with money can do anything they want... if your body is in need of expensive salt please come here and order any one of their items...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I came here a week or so ago, I've been telling anyone and everyone who will listen about the awesomeness of Paul Martin's. The food, service, decor - all excellent! Let me elaborate...They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally ate there. First of all I really love the ambiance...ambiance is really big with me. Second, the servers were all wearing plaid flannel type shirts, I suppose to give you a barn feel??...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been driving by this place on my way to work for the past few months. i keep seeing it in construction, but it finally opened a few weeks ago! not sure its a good idea to be opening a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Paul Martin's soft opening last week for a meal on the house and left feeling like we'd come back and actually pay for it. Overall this place makes great American Bistro fare and has a BIIG...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed lunch at Paul Martin's this past Monday, the day before their official opening. Wow! What a great place. I was impressed with the decor, service, and of course the food.Everything here is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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The menu at Paul Martin's consists of dishes aimed at taking diners back to the American farm with meat raised in a humane and wholesome way, locally sourced organic produce, fish from conscientious...
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