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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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Raymond Gorospe 
9 years ago
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Alicia Solis 
9 years ago
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Virginia Paredez-Allen 
9 years ago

Honestly didn't even know they served breakfast. Best deal in town and champagne for under 3 bucks with breakfast. Food was hot and Sarah gave us awesome service! Love it! New hot spot!! 

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Kylie Ayres 
9 years ago

This bar was the best find. Had a ball here for 2 days waiting for a flight back to Australia. Met some great locals after a volleyball game, great value bar food and ridiculously large "happy hour drinks" = happy customers. 

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Leah Merritt 
9 years ago
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Tito Vasquez 
9 years ago

Best bar I've ever gone to staff is friendly and helpful the food tastes great. 

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Laurie Knickrehm Welch 
9 years ago

Loved this place! Close to the beach, good food & drink, fun crowd & great bartender! 

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Elisabeth Drion 
9 years ago

Great location! 

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Christine Butcher 
9 years ago

As an Australian tourist, whenever we come to Manhattan Beach, we always make sure we have a beer and a meal at Shellbacks with our friend Raymond Gorospe 

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How is Shellback Tavern rated?

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

When is Shellback Tavern open?

Shellback Tavern is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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