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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

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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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Brian O'Connell 
7 years ago

Come for the tacos, stay for the atmosphere. Definitely a place to stop by for some fun. 

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Bob Jones 
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Jimmy Keith Milam 
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Edward Miner 
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Peter Simmonds 
7 years ago

Best bar in the area, best barmen Beer isn't bad either. 

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Damir Fetah 
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Keith Matthews 
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Kristina KoKoruz Parsons 
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Tony Jackson 
7 years ago

This was my wife and my second visit, good food, drinks,music,service and views, will be back. 

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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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