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Shellback Tavern

4.5

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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Terri Wise 
7 years ago

Wait staff was great, food arrived warm and ontime. My second visit, can't wait to return 

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Alejandro Rodriguez 
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Lorraine Thompson 
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Frank Budde 
7 years ago

Sehr gute Cocktails und lecker Essen dabei! Top! 

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Myrna Uribe 
7 years ago

I love this place! Robert is my man he's an awesome bartender and he's on it! He remembered what kind of beer I liked from my previous visit. The staff is great! The Jukebox it has a good selection of music, and when I'm there my playlist rocks! Good times! 

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Leslie Clark 
7 years ago
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Steven McMillan 
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Debbie Powell 
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Susanna Juarez 
7 years ago

The place is great! The bartenders are seriously cool! 

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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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