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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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Rob Nelson 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

best wings I've ever had. Amazing staff. thanks for the memories 

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Jay Flinn 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great drinks, awesome bartender, did not eat but the bites looked tasty! 

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Joshua Fagan 
6 years ago

You’d have to pay me to go there 

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Barb Malich 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Cold beer!, appetizers. and a gorgeous sunset! Doesn't get any better. 

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Katherine Farrell 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Best dive bar with a great view. The staff is AMAZING!!! Always on point. 

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Francesca Rossi 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Bel locale vicino al pier di Manhattan Beach. Cibo buono e a prezzi economici per la zona Punto di ritrovo per i giovani del posto 

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Debbi Snyder 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great bartender and patrons! 

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Marie Mergenthal 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Stumbled in and loved their burgers! So good! 

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Kari Kozel 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

great food great atmosphere. ask for james. he is excellent! 

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

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