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Shellback Tavern

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About this business

The Shellback Tavern came to life as The Knothole and then The Surf after World War II. Famous for their pizza and reasonably priced drinks, the location became an instant hit on the beach bar scene. The original owners were Don Hartsong and Ed Jamison. In 1973 local bartender Richard Swartz and his partner Jim Korshall purchased the bar and renamed it the Shellback Tavern. Jim sold his interest to former Hermosa councilman Jack Wood. Jack sold to local resident and patron Steve Petroff in 1976. Steve and Richard remained pa... read more

Location details

116 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Desiree Davenport-Downs 
8 years ago

Best place in Manhattan Beach I'm a flight attendant and when I'm on town this is my favorite spot to hit up for fish tacos and Giselle is my favorite waitress!! 

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Charlene Lewis 
8 years ago

Bartender was super nice!!! Had a good night! People were very friendly. Nice atmosphere..... 

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Rosa Flores 
8 years ago

I ❤ Manhattan🌅Shellback is a nice cool 😎 spot to chill with friends & hang out for drinks 🍹 And definitely great service👩🏻‍💻📝💯👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

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Georganne Hansen 
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Shellback Tavern has a 4.5 star rating with 1,192 reviews. 

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Shellback Tavern is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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