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Fishing With Dynamite, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9
4.9
2913 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
8:00 PM
Booked 57 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 2,913 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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.

2,913 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Annie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Cas

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Ike

    Hawaii

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptionally good. Just know you are paying a premium for the location and the presentation. Service was excellent and the small venue was charming and cheerful. Loved it.

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  5. Wayne

    San Francisco

    680 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    680 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving Dinner at FwD!!! My daughter and I automatically passed on the yardbird and defaulted to the best hole in the wall seafood joint west of the Mississippi……..the sun was setting on a beautiful, warm day in MB and that called for the Queen Mary…..the “Mother of All Raw Seafood Platters”!! Oysters, clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, Maine Lobster, King Crab, freshly chilled, plus all the special FwD dips and vinaigrettes and the Cape Cod Squash Rolls for some extra carbs. Next was the so delicious and creative Harissa spiced Octopus a la Plancha with a Peruvian cauliflower and hummus sauce…….Wow, that dish was so well executed by the boys in the back!! Of course I had to order the tried and true Maryland Blue Crab Cake and my daughter always gets the FwD signature grand slam Koshihikari Rice, a traditional Japanese umami dashi risotto style dish with raw egg yolk that I guarantee Shohei would love!! And of course that iconic Key Lime Pie is the only way to end a fantastic meal here……..hats off and super thanks to server Akela and Manager Katie, Server Jess and Hostess Kaylee, the entire FwD crew working hard on Thanksgiving!! Happy Holidays!!!
    Fishing With DynamiteResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much Wayne! You are too kind, it was such a pleasure having you. I'll be sure to pass along your compliments to the staff and we can't want to have you back! Happy Holidays. Sincerely, Katie Clark General Manager

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  6. Galen

    Tokyo

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay. Lobster Roll was very small for its price The raw clam was very tasty tho
    Fishing With DynamiteResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Galen, Thank you so much for your review and I am so sorry the lobster roll didn't meet your expectations! I will happily issue you a refund for this dish because we believe in unconditionally guaranteeing our product to exceed our guests' expectations. I'll be sure to pass along your feedback to our chef team and we hope to have you again in the near future. Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Katie Clark General Manager

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  7. Aran

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small restaurant with a big kitchen and unmatched passion for seafood! This was our second visit and it did not disappoint!

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  8. Molly

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Thank you This will forever be my favorite seafood tower spot!
    Fishing With DynamiteResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the review Molly! Can't wait to have you back! Sincerely, Katie Clark General Manager

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  9. Gabe

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly superb as always. Chef Erik is inventive and truly talented
    Fishing With DynamiteResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the review Gabe! I'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Chef Erik and team! New menu items launch on 12/5 so we'll see you again soon. Sincerely, Katie Clark General Manager

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  10. LUIS F.

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fresh seafood. Very good quality service...

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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 2913 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
8:00 PM
Booked 57 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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