Was looking for a spot to eat at manhattan beach and based on my trusty yelpers reviews this seemed like the foodie spot to try. They weren't wrong. We started with the ceviche in Clamato with pieces of crab and avocado served with a delicious tortilla chips. I absolutely loved the flavor profile and couldn't get enough of the Clamato sauce. Then we moved to the weekend only special sea urchin, which Stephanie's parents personally bring down from Santa Barbara for weekend service. I'm usually indifferent at best to sea urchin, but this was excellent Then we shared the Jonah Crab Fusilli, another winner. I was driving, but hubby ordered a banhattan and it was another winner. They also have some beer and wine options as well as a full bar. Though very full by this point, just couldn't resist the pretzel bread pudding. The bread portion was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside with a delicious salty caramel sauce. Served with a very smooth and delectable scoop of ice cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to sit inside best to make a reservation. We did not have reservations, but were lucky to get outside seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fluid with different people coming around to ensure everything was tidy. Really enjoyed one of the staff, a young girl who cleared our table and delivered some of the dishes. Loved her chill surferish vibes. read more

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Great service. Cocktail was refreshing and yummy. Appetizers: pan seared scallops and chilled soba noodles were mouthwatering. BF luvd his Koshihkari rice dish with shrimp, blue crab and uni. So why only four stars?? My Chilean sea bass was overcooked: dry and not tender. The sauce and veggies saved the dish. But it would've been stellar if the sea bass was perfectly cooked. Gave this note to our server to pass along to the kitchen. Server comped us a free dessert. FWD: Fish should not be a miss for a seafood restaurant, especially when Chilean sea bass is a pretty forgiving fish to cook. Maybe it was one off??? read more

Crazy name, wonderful dining experience. You'll want to make a rezzy because, justifiably so, FwD gets busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though there are a few outdoor tables, we opted for Inside. Definitely suited our sensibilities to be close to the heart of this treasure, plus it can get cold out there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When our friendly and helpful server learned that we'd never been to FwD before, we were both treated a tasty amuse, a Peruvian scallop, one of their specialties. Served chilled, absolute heaven. Simple, fresh, delicious, and very pretty atop its shell. We ordered an appetizer, a different scallop dish, Pan Seared Diver Scallops. (Parsnip-potato puree, brown butter ponzu, capers). So good. Succulent, perfectly cooked and devilishly satisfying with its rich, savory flavor. We enjoyed the one dish that have been on their menu since the beginning, Koshihikari Rice. (short-grain Japanese rice, overnight chicken dashi, shrimp, uni, blue crab, cage-free egg yolk.) Wow. So much happening here, and yet it's a complete package. All the ingredients meld together sumptuously. It akin to Paella, or perhaps to a stuffed Risotto, although the Koshihikari Rice was very much its own dish. The server swerved and mixed the egg yolk on our plate, and we loved it. Our strategy to try a number of dishes and yet still have room for dessert worked. Many great choices, and I doubt we'd be disappointed with anything. However, we had heard from the table next to use that the key-lime pie was must. Happily, they were right. This Key Lime Pie is just sweet and just tart enough. Though I am not Key Lime Pie expert, this one struck me as imaginative with its meringue colony crowding the pie's surface for additional dessert debauchery. There nothing overwhelmingly citrusy about it, and it was light enough to help you feel satisfied and just right. The coffee was good, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a low-key yet lovely dining experience in Manhattan Beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute seafood restaurant in the heart of Manhattan beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's also one of the few places in the area with raw clams - little neck. The staff is every nice and reservation Is highly recommended as it's a small place and it's very popular. Wild Spanish octopus - great dish to share Tuna tonnato toast- a unique dish with tuna on a toast. Also good to share Littlebeck clams - must have Grilled rock cod tacos - they were very tasty as well. Parking can be challenging. Plan ahead. read more

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I normally only go to restaurants once unless it's an all-time favorite, but Fishing with Dynamite definitely deserves that status. Came here with a last-minute reservation on a Monday night and every single dish was perfect. read more

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My friend received a gift card for this place and boy are we glad she did. We made an early reservation for 5:45pm. This was a great time to go on a Wednesday. It wasn't busy which is great since it is a small venue. We each got a cocktail...Golden Hour and La Catrina. Then we shared the blue crab cake appetizer, Koshihikari Rice, and key lime pie. It was the perfect amount of food and all was flavorful and delicious. I would love to come back for their oyster bar for lunch some time. Our server was also great and since it was our first time, he was able to give us recommendations. As we were leaving, it was starting to get busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh, and you can see the ocean from various seats around the restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Excellent experience. Great food, service, location, atmosphere, and can't wait to visit again. SOON. Lots of great choices in MB. Happy to have found a go-to. read more

Fishing with dynamite has the best seafood towers I've ever had. The dining room is pretty small so it's best to make a reservation. The service was impeccable!!!! Will definitely be back. read more

Fishing With Dynamite - The Mothershucker - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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The food here is top notch. Make reservations ahead of time as they do get busy. This establishment doesn't have much seating but the servers have everything down to get you in and out as quick as possible while enjoying your time. Our server was the perfect match for our date, personal and patient. Everything was amazing and would definitely come back. The Key Lime pie is the best part, not too tart or sweet. Enough for at least 2 people. read more

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One of my favorite seafood restaurants. Small, quaint space with friendly staff and fresh seafood.

Maryland crab cake 4/5 about average. Japanese hamachi sashimi 5/5 all the flavors blended perfectly Clams 4.5/5 some clams had sand. This is a good apetizer as it comes with bread. Had the halibut. That dish depends on person's preference. The sauce is nice touch. read more

Fishing With Dynamite - Hamachi Sashimi - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Excellent seafood restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Great raw bar and creative menu, complemented by outstanding service. Our server gave great advice on the oyster selection and then guided us through the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's small inside, but busy and they clearly turn over tables quickly and keep their kitchen busy all day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Koshikihari rice was a highlight - an umami-rich risotto-style dish, as was the crab cake. Very highly recommended. read more

Fishing With Dynamite - Koshihikari rice - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

, : We came to Fishing With Dynamite for lunch for the first time, and we absolutely loved it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent, and our server was very friendly and attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The oysters were incredibly fresh, the seafood soup was absolutely delicious, and the white fish with Japanese mushrooms was amazing. We finished our lunch with the key lime pie, and it was the perfect dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Highly recommend this place--we'll definitely be back! read more

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What a gem. Me and fiancé had dinner late last night 5/15 @ 9pm, we did make a reservation at that time and checked in early and they sat us down 10 mins early ((looooved that)). We ordered the Crab cake, perfectly packed together where it wasn't too dense but gently molded. It was packed with umami and this refreshing citrus after taste..it was so damn good. French fries, were a must crispy tasty fries did not disappoint. Spanish octopus, cooked to perfection- lots of interesting flavors and textures we enjoyed. Lastly we shared the tacos (1 cod 1 shrimp), tasty fat tacos. Accompanied with fresh chips and the guac and salsa that was tasty. What really set it for us, was while we were wrapping up the meal. Me and fiancé were toasting to my late dad, today was his birthday. Well we asked for the check and planned to skip dessert. Well before we left our server had packed us the key lime pie to take home..just because. God lord, the timing of toasting my dad, and the generosity had me literally fighting tears. It really was a remarkable meal, we loved every bite. Our server whoever you are your f*cking wondeful and the team you are doing amazing work thank you. read more

Delicious! I came here with a friend and we shared the Peruvian scallops to start. The scallops were FIRE. Just imagine the sweetest, freshest scallops, perfectly marinated in a tart and briny way. I definitely could've had a dozen of these! For my entrée I got the Koshihikari rice with uni and egg. I would say it is pretty good, definitely heartier than a porridge. It had a nice flavor of seafood but I think the addition of something bright or crunchy would've been nice to break up the heaviness of the dish. The salinity from the Uni was lovely though. Overall, this place is really cute and the service was on point. I would definitely return again to try other things on the menu! read more

Fishing With Dynamite - Koshihikari Rice - Seafood Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food & service 10/10 !! I love to get the scallops . Iv never had anything like that before, the flavor is amazingly balanced and fresh . Mussels are freshest + plumpest mussels Iv ever had with a beautiful warm bread that comes in the side . They have a full bar so if you're wanting wine or a nice tequila etc they have it all. Love to go walking nearby amazing location in beautiful manhattan. read more

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Love love loved my experience here. It's a delicious oyster spot right by the water that has seasonal and rotational oysters. We got 3 different types of oysters, but our favorite was the Love Shuck. They had live Uni that day, which was ok... I'm spoiled from having gone to school at UCSB and having fresh Uni pretty much on deck. We got Crab Cakes, Koshihikari Rice (which is similar to a risotto), and the Grilled Hamachi Collar which was a seasonal special and so good... The food was amazing, and the price was appropriate for what we ordered (we had 3 people with all the food and drinks and it was around $330 give or take). I thought the staff were super attentive and friendly, the location was superb, and the food was amazing. read more

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I went back for my third visit in as many years and once again I was blown away. The restaurant is tiny so we had a counter seat that was right by the kitchen and the bathroom, but it was fine. We were just happy we got in. We had a few fresh oysters and great drinks before our entrees. My husband had the seared scallops which were perfectly made and plated. I ordered the Koshihikari Rice and loved it as much as I did 3 years ago when I had it. Seriously, I don't know that I will ever not order this dish. It's got a unique flavor to it I have never had anywhere else. We will definitely be back! read more

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Can't believe it took me so long to actually try Fishing with Dynamite. The restaurant is pretty small so weekend reservations can go quickly. The service is excellent and the seafood is super fresh. It's a bit on the pricy side but worth it for a great meal. Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan beach. Street parking is easy to find. Would highly recommend for a date night. read more

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Great vibe, incredible wine (the orange wine was BOMB), delicious food, and top-tier service. I made a reservation weeks in advance without realizing how small and popular this place has just a handful of indoor seats and a few tables outside. Every bite was incredible. We ordered the hamachi and I definitely should've asked for a side of chips to scoop up the extra avocado and sauce left on the plate. Everything was fantastic and perfect for sharing. read more

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I call this a slice of New England in the South Bay. I should focus on the slice in the sense that the place isn't large so be sure to make a reservation. It's popular. Just a heads up. The interior has a cool nautical vibe that makes you feel like you're living that sailboat life. The oysters were perfection along with the delicious lobster rolls. I'd do it no other way. read more

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Love this place, especially for brunch! The seafood is always super fresh and delicious. Everything tastes clean and high quality every single time. Our go-tos: the uni toast (literally one of my favorite foods ever), their always-perfect oysters, the koshihikari rice, Peruvian scallops, New England clam chowdah, and white shrimp ceviche. You honestly can't miss with any of the menu items here. And their cocktails are great too! The space is really cute but on the smaller side. They do have a few outdoor tables though, which is great if you want fresh air or have your dog with you. Service is quick and friendly. Parking is a bit of a hassle; we usually park in the structure a few blocks away and walk down the hill to get here. Easily one of the best seafood spots in the South Bay!!! read more

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The food, incredible! Uni available on weekends, it was incredible. Terrific oyster selection, also had raw scallops available, all were delicious. The fish sandwich was delicious with a homemade gribiche (a tartar sauce upgrade). The rice dish was otherworldly, creamy like a risotto with crab, shrimp, etc. the desserts were delicious, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small friendly venue with outdoor seating, a good bar selection and super friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will go again when back in Manhattan Beach. read more

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We got a ton of stuff here and everything was fabulous. Started with some oysters, a salad, and bread rolls. The rolls were warm and buttery. The oysters were fresh but quite small for the price (we wanted them to be small though). For entrees, I had the most amazing fish sandwich and my cousin and aunt split the crab pasta and the rice dish. The crab pasta had a wonderful meaty flavor that almost reminded us of bolognese. I was sad that I was almost too full to eat more of it. The fries with the fish sandwich were thin and crispy and salty- my favorite type of fry. The sandwich itself was juicy and flavorful, and it had the most amazing sauce on it. We were sadly too full for dessert but I'm sure it would've been great. We were helped by a waitress who gave us some food recommendations and was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute location and interior by the water in MB.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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It's crazy how tiny this place is, but they did have a little table for us outside and I'm so happy we stayed, even though it was quite chilly. The service was excellent, cocktails were great and the food was exceptional. Super fresh, creative and delicious, we loved everything! read more

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They had an orange wine on the menu which was basically just a "skin-contact" savvy blanc. Got to pull out my "so how long do they stomp on the grapes? what do you mean grapes have skin?" joke. Cute, date-night, seafood spot. They have any sort of raw fish encounter you could hope to have. This was my first time trying sea urchin -- fishy and buttery. Not my favorite form of seafood, but it was yummy. I'll chalk that up to being an acquired taste. They brought out some bread to eat this one with, and we could have used a little bit more. The octopus was good. Given they're going to take over the world, I didn't have any (it was yummy). Presentation was beautiful. We sat outside and got to watch the sun set over the water. Ahhh, beautiful SoCal. It was a bit chilly outside and I asked if they had a blanket I could drape over my legs. They didn't but I would totally recommend having that feature. The way the temperature swings around here it's impossible to dress for the whole day! This place had a great atmosphere. Inside was intimate, the bar was stocked. It had a visual warmth to it. read more

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Incredible spot - delicious seafood right by the beach, as fresh and quality as it gets. Their service is always friendly and attentive! It is a smaller restaurant though so if you want an indoor reservation I recommend booking ASAP! Every item I've had from here has been an absolute delight. read more

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Ambiance - neighborhood restaurant vibe Service - excellent Food - hubby and I had a late lunch here today. We shared a clam chowder soup for $14 (love that it had clam shells, tiny chunks of bacon and croutons; it was delicious), crab cake for $26 (it was moist and did not have too many fillers - hubby liked it) and we each got an order of shrimp/fish tacos - 2 tacos per order). The fish taco did not have much of a flavor but the shrimp taco was bursting with flavor - after I poured the green salsa). Each taco order was $19. With tip, our total bill was $104. Overall, we thought it was good meal but a bit overpriced. read more

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Food is spectacular. Fresh, inventive, sophisticated. We've been fans since opening day. One note, though, service was amazingly weak the last few visits. Not even a "how's everything?" "Can I get you anything?" No mention of what was being served. I had to repeatedly flag down our server for more water. We will definitely be back because we're fans, but I hope mgmt staffs up. read more

My partner and I are fine diners and enjoy eating the best food all over the world. We've waited so long to give FWD a chance, and finally did last night. The food is very seafood forward and incredibly fresh. The raw bar was impressive and definitely memorable. Most of the food though pricy, was very tasty. Lacking for us was the service you'd expect in a Michelin acknowledged restaurant. The meal was dysfunctional, servers and manager seemed stressed, and weird things happened. The bathroom was also gross and not clean. We will definitely be back at some point, but it wasn't five stars for us considering we spent over $300. read more

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Our good friend's cousin, chef Michael Simon, recommended this place to us. We enjoyed a nice outdoor lunch during the middle of the week. Fishing with Dynamite is a gem of a restaurant featuring fresh oysters,, seafood, appetizers & soup. The quality of the food is top notch, full of complex flavor profiles that leave your mouth watering for more! Highly recommend if you're in Manhattan Beach. read more

Fantastic service. Halibut was delicious. Wine selection paired perfectly. This gem was recommended by a local I chatted to at a coffee shop and it turned out really well for my coworker and me. read more

Came to Fishing With Dynamite with a small group for a business dinner, and overall it was a strong experience. When you first walk in you are treated by the fish market smell so if you don't enjoy that sit outside! The standout of the night--by a wide margin--was the miso cod. Absolutely phenomenal. Easily the best cod I've ever had, which is saying something because cod almost never outperforms Chilean sea bass for me... until now. This one did. Perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and memorable in the way great dishes are. The Chilean sea bass, unfortunately, was a miss this time around. That said, credit where it's due: when it was sent back, the staff handled it graciously and professionally, and the cod more than saved the day. Service deserves real praise. The servers were genuinely world-class--warm, attentive, and kind without being intrusive. That level of hospitality goes a long way, especially during a business meal. We also tried the oysters, which I typically never eat. While they were actually quite good, the whole "just swallow it" practice still feels... questionable to me personally--but that's more a me thing than a knock on the quality. Drinks were solid across the board, nothing mind-blowing but well executed. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but the food, service, and overall experience justified it. Bottom line: despite one miss, the strengths--especially that cod and the exceptional service--made this a place I'd confidently return to and recommend. read more

The food, drinks and services were amazing! Everything we ate was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. This place will be one of my go to places when I'm staying up there. A must try for any foodie! read more

What a delicious meal! Every dish we ordered was en pointe and memorable, with the baywater sweets and beausoleil oysters, koshihikari rice, fried fish sandwich, and key lime pie as my personal standouts! The place is quite cozy and quaint inside, so it's best to make reservations ahead. There is even metered parking right out front. 'Nuff said, must try! read more

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In the Middle of July this place was so good! The place can get really crowded and parking can be tricky. There is parking close by and if you are lucky, someone might just pull out when you're circling the place. If Not there is meter parking up the hill . The raw scallops and oysters are served on ice and they are delicious! Very refreshing with a cocktail or drink . We sat outside so it was. Ice but pretty warm in July if the sun is shining on you. Servers do keep an eye on you if you you might need something and they do keep the glasses of water filled. Great place with a great vibe, a cool spot in Manhattan beach! Will definitely be coming back ! read more

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The service was absolutely amazing and attentive. It's a small but cozy spot by the beach with ample outdoor seating as well. I enjoyed my amazing seafood meal along with a cocktail made extra sweet for me. Great seafood selection with unique flavors, especially the hamachi sashimi that came with guacamole-- delicious!! My koshikari rice was perfect for a chilly day and the perfect combo of salty and seafood. read more

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Overall experience was 4/5! Food: Sashimi - 5/5. The fresh was really fresh and perfectly paired with the guac and radishes. I especially enjoyed the ginger/citrus sauce. Crab cakes -3.5/5. As expected. This wasn't spectacular but solidly okay. Lobster roll (butter) - 3/5. This was okay. I loved the buttered toast but the Lobster itself was underwhelming and the fires were a bit salty. Bouillabaisse 4/5. This was good. Everything tasted super fresh and the sauce..very good. Key lime pie 5/5. No notes, amazing - get it. Parking: it's gonna be annoying. It's only street parking and will be hot mess express every day of the week. read more

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We recently went to the favorite spot and it was amazing! I love going back to this restaurant because food is just amazing! Service is always great and I can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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If you want exceptionally fresh seafood, prepared in delicious and innovative ways, Fishing With Dynamite is the place to go! We loved the oysters, the pan seared Maine scallops, the misoyaki black cod, the wild Spanish octopus, and more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is lively, fun and busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish this restaurant was in the Bay Area so I could enjoy their food more often, but I can't wait to visit Fishing With Dynamite next time I am in LA. Fun cocktails, too! read more

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