Award-winning

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

2920 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

$31 to $50

Seafood

Manhattan Beach

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

A celebration of summers spent on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and SoCal’s vibrant beach communities. The cheerful, 32-seat restaurant is anchored by a lively oyster bar and features a menu of “old school” traditional seafood fare and “new school” dishes highlighting flavors from around the globe. Chef and co-owner David LeFevre and Fishing with Dynamite have been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include “Best Oyster Bar” and Best New Restaurant by Los Angeles Magazine, OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America (2016, 2017 and 2019) and a Michelin Plate in 2019.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 893-6299
Website
http://www.eatfwd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David LeFevre

Location
1148 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Cross street
Manhattan Beach Blvd and 12th St.
Parking details
Arrive early for your resy and enjoy shopping at our 60 charming boutiques throughout Downtown Manhattan Beach. Long term parking can be found at https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Experiences

NYE 2024 Dinner
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Fishing with Dynamite for dinner on Tuesday 12/31 with a special five course menu featuring farmers market produce and sustainably sourced seafood curated by our chef team. Our full raw bar and select a la carte items will be offered as supplemental add-ons to the prix fixe menu; however, our regular menu will not be available. Prix fixe tasting menu only.

Popular dishes

Oysters of the Day
Served chilled on the half shell on crushed ice see oyster card for offerings!
Peruvian Scallops$3.95
served chilled with citrus marinade on the half shell on crushed ice
Littleneck Clams$3.25
served chilled on crushed ice
Atlantic Maine Lobster
served chilled on crushed ice
- ½$28.00
- Whole$52.00
Alaskan King Crab Legs
served chilled on crushed ice
- ½ Lb$57.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
served chilled on crushed ice with cocktail sauce
- Piece$2.95
- ½ Lb$22.00
- 1 Lb$42.00
PEI Mussels
steamed in white wine and served chilled on crushed ice
- ½ Lb$12.00
- 1 Lb$21.00

Appetizers

Japanese Hamachi Sashimi$21.00
citrus ponzu sauce, crushed avocado, serrano chile, shiso
Mexican White Shrimp Ceviche$17.00
cara cara orange, mellogold grapefruit, guacamole, crispy tostada
Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus$30.00
spicy tomato salmorra, papas canarias, paprika aioli
New England Clam Chowdah' Cup$9.50
nueske's bacon, weiser farm potatoes, manila clams, house-made oyster crackers
Chef David's Mom's Cape Cod Squash Rolls$7.00
rosemary butter
Maryland Blue Crab Cake$22.00
house-made dill pickles, whole grain mustard remoulade
Fwd Fries$9.00
malt vinegar mayo and ketchup
Coleman Farms Market Salad$16.00
buttermilk dressing, regier farm satsuma mandarins, almonds, bocconcini, cucumber, mint

Raw Bar Platters

The SS Minnow$75.00
4 Oysters, 2 Littleneck Clams, 6 Mussels, ½ Lobster, 4 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Assorted Sauces
The Queen Mary$125.00
9 Oysters, 4 Littleneck Clams, ½ lb Mussels, ½ Lobster, ½ lb Alaskan King Crab Legs, ½ lb Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Assorted Sauces
The Mothershucker$195.00
15 Oysters, 6 Littleneck Clams, 1 lb Mussels, 1 Whole Lobster, 1 lb Alaskan King Crab, 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Assorted Sauces

Entrees

Steamed Purple Savory Clams$29.00
white wine, lobster stock, warm toasted baguette
Grilled Wild Swordfish$35.00
fregola, spiced butternut squash, spigarello, pomegranate
Seared Maine Dayboat Diver Scallops$42.00
creamy celery root, savoy spinach, sherry currants, toasted pine nuts
Pan Roasted Pacific Striped Bass$36.00
market cauliflower, roasted romaneseco, fresno chile, anchovy battuto
Koshihikari Rice$37.00
shrimp, uni, blue crab, chicken dashi, cage-free egg yolk

Handhelds

Our Old School Seafood Rolls
served on a golden toasted milk bun with fries, tangy slaw, and a house-brined dill pickle
- Blue Crab$28.00
- Shrimp$21.00
Grilled Rockfish or Grilled Shrimp Tacos$18.00
handmade corn tortillas, harissa crema, chicharrones, salsa verde, served with chips and guacamole
Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich$19.00
wild haddock, mild cheddar, dill pickle remoulade, brioche bun served with fries, tangy slaw and house-brined dill pickle

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$10.00
graham cracker crust and Italian lime meringue
Pretzel Bread Pudding$9.00
brown butter salted caramel and mascarpone ice cream
Chocolate Chess Pie$9.00
salted caramel, candied hazelnuts, vanilla cream

Cocktails

Skip Wright$15.00
army navy w/ capurro, pisco, gray whale gin, cucumber la guitana manzanilla sherry, orgeat
Agua Vida$15.00
white negroni w/ nosotros blanco tequila, salers aperitif, grapefruit infused dolin blanc
The L-Word$16.00
french 75 w/ no. 3 gin, prosecco, lavender, lemon
Cup of Caledonia$16.00
scotch sour w/suntory toki, great king street whiskey, apple, genepy, basil
This Side of Paradise$16.50
daiquiri w/ starr rum, coconut, creme de violette, kaffir lime
My Oh Mai$16.50
maitai w/ english harbour rum, pink guava, orgeat, mata hari absinthe, allspice dram

What 2,920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Seafood
Beach Cities
Best Overall
Beach Cities
Best Food
Beach Cities
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fishing With Dynamite in Manhattan Beach offers an exceptional seafood dining experience. Known for "delicious fresh food" and an impressive oyster selection, it's a favorite for both casual and special occasions. The "attentive service" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit. Don't miss the "perfectly crispy" crab cakes and signature Key Lime Pie.

2,920 Reviews

K
Kristen
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the crab cakes, squash rolls, Caesar salad and oysters. Everything was delicious and great service!
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Amanda
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food per usual. Great service and value
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Michael
Las Vegas
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great spot in all the action of MB. You can see the ocean from here. Parking isn’t too bad for MB, there’s a couple of lots above. It’s very small and tight, so be prepared to be cozy. The seafood is remarkably fresh and tasty. I didn’t think the shrimp was that fresh, but the Maine lobster and King Crab were delightfully natural. The Sea Bass was organically prepared with crisp vegetables and flavorful orzo. I ate the best New England clam chowder with actual clams in their shell in it—astounding. The cocktails were fresh and invigorating—I recommend the Cardi B. Service was ok. It’s a tight space. Our server had the MB snobbery going on, but the other staff were attentive and helpful. The Key Lime pie was the best I have had with an inventive presentation—toasted whip cream, and I rarely eat Key Lime pie. Overall, this is a great place to chill by the beach, impress a client, or romance your loved one. I enjoyed the meal tremendously and will be back.
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John
Milwaukee
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quite simply an amazing experience; the entire staff was friendly and attentive. Our server was fantastic, sorry I don’t recall her name. She was polite, friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. The food was excellent, from the Peruvian scallops to the pretzel bread pudding (an absolute must have). Would recommend FWD to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Manhattan Beach!
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Lindsey
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Most delicious seafood. Every dish was terrific. Great service, wonderful ambience, cozy restaurant. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back.
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Marianne
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
One of my favorites got ruined by a waitress who just kept pushing me to order. By the fourth time, pushing for drinks, apps, dessert, etc. I about had it. Instead of enjoying my friends from out of town, I was stressed having a waitress hover over me (we were right next to the waitress stand!) and take a nice relaxing experience and make it a bad one. Too bad!!
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Julian
Palm Springs
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We. Celebrated the engagement of our daughter and went there for lunch. As always, great service and awesome tasteful food. We ordered the Queen Mary, the octopus and the scallops. All of them were on point and the flavors of the hot dishes were amazing! Clean presentation and on point with the temperature. As always, we leave very happy and with our stomachs full
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David
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been coming to FWD for about 7 years. Whenever I am in the area, I try to make sure I have a meal here. Food, location, service all great!
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Annie
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved our sever, but felt the food wasn’t up to her price point. Hope we went on an off day - my dish lacked flavor and others were also bland. The quality of the seafood is there, but the dishes weren’t up to par. would give it another try in the future, maybe my expectations were too high!
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Cas
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well worth it. Highly quality & good vibe. Great service. I wouldn't sit outside for the price but inside is a perfect night if you're into seafood. Definitely going back.
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FAQs

Fishing With Dynamite offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Fishing With Dynamite also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 893-6299.

Fishing With Dynamite is rated 4.9 stars by 2920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9

$31 to $50

Seafood

Manhattan Beach

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1148 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Manhattan Beach Blvd and 12th St.
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Arrive early for your resy and enjoy shopping at our 60 charming boutiques throughout Downtown Manhattan Beach. Long term parking can be found at https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David LeFevre
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.eatfwd.com/
Phone number
(310) 893-6299

Fishing With Dynamite

Fishing With Dynamite

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Los Angeles Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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NYE 2024 Dinner

Peruvian Scallops

Seared Maine Dayboat Diver Scallops

Key Lime Pie

Oysters & Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day

Peruvian Scallops$3.95

Littleneck Clams$3.25

Atlantic Maine Lobster

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

PEI Mussels

Appetizers

Japanese Hamachi Sashimi$21.00

Mexican White Shrimp Ceviche$17.00

Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus$30.00

New England Clam Chowdah' Cup$9.50

Chef David's Mom's Cape Cod Squash Rolls$7.00

Maryland Blue Crab Cake$22.00

Fwd Fries$9.00

Coleman Farms Market Salad$16.00

Raw Bar Platters

The SS Minnow$75.00

The Queen Mary$125.00

The Mothershucker$195.00

Entrees

Steamed Purple Savory Clams$29.00

Grilled Wild Swordfish$35.00

Seared Maine Dayboat Diver Scallops$42.00

Pan Roasted Pacific Striped Bass$36.00

Koshihikari Rice$37.00

Handhelds

Our Old School Seafood Rolls

Grilled Rockfish or Grilled Shrimp Tacos$18.00

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich$19.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$10.00

Pretzel Bread Pudding$9.00

Chocolate Chess Pie$9.00

Cocktails

Skip Wright$15.00

Agua Vida$15.00

The L-Word$16.00

Cup of Caledonia$16.00

This Side of Paradise$16.50

My Oh Mai$16.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fishing With Dynamite offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fishing With Dynamite restaurant rated?

Is Fishing With Dynamite currently accepting reservations?

Fishing With Dynamite

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Los Angeles