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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
116 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
Get directionsWeekday | Schedule | Status |
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Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
It's my Happy Place for years in Manhattan Beach. It is the best beach bar in the country.
Excellent place to have a good time and very good (and beautiful) attention.
Best mahi mahi tacos! Jim, the bartender is great!
Good time, best bloody Mary mix in South Bay, kewl bartenders, Rico and Vincent were great! Good draft beer selection, good food, prices not crazy for beach location. Oh yeah, cute waitresses too!
Great bar to hang out, great bartenders, good crowd!
Shellback Tavern has a 4.5 star rating with 1,192 reviews.
Shellback Tavern is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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