Ercole's
Bar · Manhattan Beach
1101 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Highlights
Dive bar serving fantastic burgers & cold beer near the beach
Dive bar serving fantastic burgers & cold beer near the beach
"Ercoles is the place to be for a killer burger and cheap drinks less than a block from the sand. The space looks like it’s been minimally updated since it opened in 1927, aside from a few faded Budweiser posters. The charbroiled burgers here are in the same vein as the fantastic ones at Big Dean's and Hinano Cafe, except Ercoles sources its beef from the butcher shop next door, which means the patty here is a little thicker and beefier than its competitors (they'll even ask how you want it cooked). Between the $12 burger, the affordable drinks, and the straight-out-of-a-Jimmy Buffet-song people-watching, Ercoles is a joint any beach town would be lucky to have." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park
"If you need a dive bar and a killer burger in Manhattan Beach, Ercole's is the place to be. Regulars drink cheap beer and play pool in a space that looks like it’s been minimally updated since it opened in 1927, aside from a few faded Budweiser posters. The char-grilled, backyard-style burgers here are in the same vein as the fantastic ones at Big Dean's and Hinano Cafe, except that Ercole's sources its beef from the butcher shop next door, which means the patty here is a little thicker and beefier than its competitors (they'll even ask how you want it cooked). Between the $12 burger, the affordable drinks, and the straight-out-of-a-Jimmy Buffet-song people-watching, Ercole's is the kind of spot every beach town would be lucky to have." - brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"We all know LA is expensive, but sometimes it feels like just standing around and existing costs money. Occasionally though, we’re reminded that while the best things in life might not free, they're at least cheap. Which is why we adore Ercole’s, an under-the-radar dive bar that serves an incredible $12 charbroiled burger (made with fresh ground beef from the butcher shop next door) and even cheaper beers on draft, all less than a block away from the sands of Manhattan Beach. We’ve spent less just parking at the beach. Those attributes alone make Ercole’s worthy of landmark status, and that’s before you realize they’ve been doing it daily since 1927. Which is a lot of burgers." - brant cox, garrett snyder, jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins, cathy park
"The longstanding dive in Manhattan Beach also serves one of the best burgers in the South Bay. The patty is made with ground beef from the butcher next door, Manhattan Meats, and is topped with the classic selection of lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, and mustard. A sesame bun completes the no-frills burger that has kept locals returning for years. The interior of Ercoles — complete with checkered floors, neon signs, and string lights — looks like it hasn’t changed in decades, which just adds to the charm. Sidle up to the bar for a burger, a bag of chips, and a pint of beer on draft. What to order: A hamburger or cheeseburger" - Eater Staff
"With its twinkling lights, cheerful bartenders, and burgers made behind the bar, there’s a lot to love about this Manhattan Beach favorite, which dates all the way back to 1927. The scene tends to be more sandblasted and wind-swept thanks to the salty locals who tend to filter in here from the beach, but overall the experience is really fun most days of the week. In addition to the drinks, find burgers, hot dogs, and more available to help soak up the beers and cocktails." - Matthew Kang
