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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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Claire Machard 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Excellent shrimp tacos and sweet potatoes fries . Fantastic view of the sunset 🌅. Cool local vibes . 

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Danielle Petrous 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Best bartender from Michigan! So glad to have met you Todd! 

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Bryan Hembree 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Good food on a Tuesday night. NY Strip special only at Shellback and only on Tuesday's. 

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Cyrel Nance 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Good food!! Steak special ! The best!!! 

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Keiko Muto 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

very good service and also yummy foods ! Thank you ! 

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Tyler McClellan 
6 years ago

The type of place you will travel 350 miles to go visit! 

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Danielle Sargent 
7 years ago

You guys are awesome! From the bartender to the patrons. Thanks Pat for taking good care of me. Great avocado 🍔 sliders. Love, Hon aka bitch. Lol I won’t ask for a tip ( inside joke) 

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Margo Richardson 
7 years ago

Cute beach bar right at the beach! and the best fish I’ve ever had! 

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Shelley Edelson Davis 
7 years ago

There was hair in my steak. When I told the Melissa about it I was told they were making another one. They only cooked half a steak up not a whole order. I was told she explained what happened and that’s what they cooked up. She promised she would give me a free drink next time. I didn’t want a damn drink I want my food not to have hair in it. They never offered to comp the food either. We will never go back!!!’n 

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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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