Opening hours
Open 24 hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Local time in Manhattan Beach: 12:29 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 545-8511 to confirm.
Location & directions
1138 North Highland AvenueManhattan Beach, CA 90266
About The Kettle
Located at 1138 North Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, California, The Kettle is a diner. It's part of our guide to 71 restaurants, cafes and bars in Manhattan Beach.
The Kettle is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Available service options are delivery, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Reservations are accepted; call (310) 545-8511 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 1138 North Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Phone
- (310) 545-8511
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for diners in California
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
We don’t have The Kettle’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Melt | 67% | $15.51 |
| Tuna Melt | 56% | $12.99 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 56% | $16.99 |
| Hot Tea | 56% | $4.29 |
| Hot Chocolate | 56% | $4.12 |
| Onion Rings | 44% | $8.50 |
| Chef Salad | 44% | $13.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 44% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Air conditioning
Planning
- No reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Kettle there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 30 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (7), Bars & Pubs (3), Pizza (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsHennessey's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisNoah's Bagels< 0.1 mi
- PizzaManhattan Pizzeria< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchUncle Bill's Pancake House< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Kettle's opening hours?
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Is The Kettle open on Sunday?
Yes, The Kettle is open on Sundays: Open 24 hours.
Where is The Kettle located?
The Kettle is located at 1138 North Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
What is the phone number of The Kettle?
You can call The Kettle at (310) 545-8511.
Does The Kettle offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Kettle offers delivery. Listed service options: delivery, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Does The Kettle take reservations?
Yes, The Kettle accepts reservations.
Is The Kettle open late?
Yes – The Kettle is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Kettle?
There are 30 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Kettle. Nearby options include Hennessey's (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Noah's Bagels (< 0.1 mi).
How much do diners in California cost?
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
Nearby places
All in Manhattan Beach
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