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Fishing With Dynamite, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9
4.9
2920 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
A photo of Fishing With Dynamite restaurant

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9
$31 to $50
Seafood
Manhattan Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David LeFevre
  • 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

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.

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

A photo of Fishing With Dynamite restaurant

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9
$31 to $50
Seafood
Manhattan Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fishing With Dynamite

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
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