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Fishing With Dynamite, Manhattan Beach, CA
Award-winning

Fishing With Dynamite

4.9 (2964)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1148 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David LeFevre
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 2,964 people are saying

Fishing With Dynamite reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Hot spot

  • Los Angeles

    Lively

  • Los Angeles

    Seafood

  • Beach Cities

    Best Overall

  • Beach Cities

    Best Food

  • Beach Cities

    Best Service

  • Beach Cities

    Innovative

  • Beach Cities

    Hot spot

  • Beach Cities

    Lively

  • Beach Cities

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fishing With Dynamite, nestled near the beach, is renowned for its "fresh seafood" and "attentive service." The Peruvian scallops and key lime pie are "must-tries," while the "playful atmosphere" complements the exquisite menu. Though parking can be tricky, the "welcoming staff" and "amazing culinary experience" make it worth the visit.

2,964 Reviews
  1. Annie

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is horrendous but the food and the ambiance makes up for it!

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  2. Kim

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Peruvian Scallops were amazing! The Hamachi was delicious. And don’t forget to order the Key Lime Pie! Yum yum

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  3. Susan

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Manhattan Beach! The food was amazing & our server was attentive and helpful with our menu questions. We will be back often.

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  4. Rigo VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely small location and food is ok. Overpriced ceviche and cocktails

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  5. Justin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They were out of a few menu items and the fryer was broken. Everything available was delicious but it was really loud.

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  6. BRETT VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Celebrated a birthday and the staff made it easy (brought a cake) and extra special

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  7. eberto

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience and Excellent Food, The Whole Staff was very polite and respectful, we arrived very late and still they accommodated us and treated us like a Real Champs, we definitely recommend this place and if you really like fresh sea food, get the “Mothershacker” It is Excellent.

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  8. Allen

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the bouillabaisse! And the oysters! Excellent service.

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  9. Theresa VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular! Caesar, scallops, chowder, shrimp and fish tacos, key lime pie, champagne, service! Had me craving more shrimp tacos next day and I have re-booked for this Friday!

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  10. Meka VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed my experience at FWD! Great location, just a block from the beach. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but it’s Manhattan Beach so it’s expected. The food and service were great! I had the fish tacos, fries and key lime pie. So so good! I would recommend any (or all;) of them! Can’t wait to return:)

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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 2964 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
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