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The Shore Shack

4.4 (38 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Fish and soggy chips
Tim L.

I rounded up. Rating should be 3-3.5. Lunched here on 5 January on a very rainy day. Wife had fish and chips; I had an open-faced turkey sammich. The fish was okay to good but lacked flavor. We added salt and it was then good. The chips were soggy; should never happen. My turkey sammich was very tasty but...$22 for, no kidding, two slices of good tasting turkey on bread with gravy and mashies. I really liked the taste but the price for what we got was pretty high. Would I eat here again? Probably. But I'd return the soggy fries next time. Service was friendly and pretty quick.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with fresh  house made Potato Chips
Chris R.

The Shore Shack soft opening is off to an excellent start! Excellent food. Great vibe. Perfect beach location. I had the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with fresh house made Potato Chips. Super Yum! The burger is is daily fresh ground beef. Offered with the customer choice of either flame grill, or flat top cook methods. I ordered mine flame grilled to a perfect medium since it's fresh ground. So good! Sev The Coke here is from a fountain. The fountain produces a nice glass of Coca-Cola. A vibe that reminds of earlier days. A staff that cares about your visit. Fast and free Internet to help you share family visits. A cute shop for Pacifica gifts too! Every point above adds up to a bright future for The Shore Shack. And steps from the beach is great too! I will be back!

Smash burger - Yum!
Leslie C.

Nice spot in Pacifica by the water. We specifically came here for the smash burger and wasn't disappointed. Restaurant is nice and clean. Love the high ceiling. You place your order at the counter. The staff was friendly and came to our table a few times to check on us. The food we ordered was delicious: smash burger, chicken bacon ranch sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich and corn dog. The soft serve ice cream was an added bonus.

Fish and chips
Rachel C.

We decided to try our new local spot, and we liked it! They have you order at the counter first, but then plenty of people around to bring your beverage, offer refills, and buss tables. We had a French dip, buffalo wings, patty melt and fish and chips. .you fish and chips were very tender and fresh tasting. Comes with malt vinegar and tartar sauce. The wings were cooked perfectly, even though a few were pretty deformed looking lol. This is classic diner type food and would be a great stop for a bite fresh from the beach. Owned by the same folks who run Breakers and happy to support another local business. Couple suggestions...plates could use a little more "refinement," just meaning they are not all that much to look at. We eat with our eyes first! Wings would be nice if they came with some extra buffalo sauce on the side to dip in. Plate visuals notwithstanding, it didn't take away from the flavor which was right where we wanted it!

Soft serve banana split

We stopped in for dinner and dessert on a Sunday. The kids were so excited about the banana split. The food was yummy. The service was really good. Staff went out of their way to make our kids feel special. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Pacifica.

Smashed Burger was fire
Mike S.

5 stars -- because 4.5 isn't an option and I'm not here to start a fight. Stopped into this newly opened, family-owned diner with a 50's vibe that somehow feels both nostalgic and like it actually passed a health inspection this century. It's right next to the ocean, which means you can enjoy your meal while contemplating the vastness of the sea... or the fact that seagulls definitely want your food more than you do. I ordered the grilled smash burger, which was excellent. My daughter inhaled the tater tots and homemade chips like she was being timed. I tried one chip, and immediately questioned why I've accepted non-crispy chips They also have a merchandise shop attached, filled with things you don't need but will absolutely buy anyway because "supporting local businesses" feels better than admitting you just wanted another hoodie. Friendly staff, great food, ocean air, and no identity crisis about being a diner. Strongly recommend.

Matt L.

We're really happy to have another restaurant in this location, and we tried it today on their fourth day in business. The menu has a lot of variety, and the prices seem fair. The staff was amazingly friendly, though they didn't get a chance to check in for drink refills. The food was good, and with a bit of time, I think it could become great. I'd suggest using ground beef that's not quite as lean for their burgers, and actually smashing the smashburgers to get that classic texture and flavor. We can't wait to try more of their menu options soon, and hopefully raise this to a 5-star review.

Soft serve

Another sunny Saturday afternoon so we decided to go back to The Shore Shack for an actual meal after bumming around the beach. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a table outside. The outdoor dining area had shades, but umbrellas were available as well. Utensils were already on the table, and then the staff brought out water and our food shortly. While the $29 price tag on a lobster roll was decent considering all the lobster meat on it, both the bread and the lobster were dry and flavorless. All we got was a small lemon wedge for flavoring, but I could definitely use some melted butter to warm up the lobster meat gently, then lightly tossed with a lemony mayonnaise dressing to enhance the lobster's natural sweetness. Same thing with the fish...it's fresh and plenty of it but clearly needed a bit of seasoning. The best thing was the fries...they're fried to perfection and aromatic.

Misubi; teriyaki chicken, spam, and chicken katsu
Rick B.

Stopped by Shore Shack and had a great experience. The chicken katsu was perfectly cooked, nice and crispy without being greasy. I also really liked the macaroni, it wasn't drowning in cream, and I didn't realize how much better I liked it this way. The service was super friendly, which made the whole experience even better. And don't skip dessert, the soft serve was hands down the best I've had in a long time. Simple, well-executed food done right. I'll definitely be back.

Caesar salad
Jennifer M.

So happy to see the Shore shack open! I went on a Sunday evening with two other people. When we arrived there were four or five tables open and we were greeted promptly. I had a cheeseburger and a Shirley temple. Both were delicious. By the time we left the restaurant it was quite busy. The inside is nice and clean and the staff were attentive and helpful.

Jordan C.

Love the 50's vibe & the friendly service. Large menu, something for everyone. I got the crispy chicken sandwich on sourdough. Kids got fish & chips plus Mac & cheese. They ate it all up. Get the whoopie pie dessert, soft serve ice cream, or cookies for dessert. They were all delicious.

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We had the Smashburger and the fish and chips. Both were done so well. Onion rings excellent. And the chocolate shake to die for.

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Really really good!! we had the crab sandwich and the French dip! We will be back for sure!

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The Spam Musubi was out of this world. Good soups and sandwiches. They also had a pretty big menu. Overall, it is an easy five star

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