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The Shore Shack

4.2 (56 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Mayte C.

We were walking in the area and stumbled across this place. An ice cream was calling our names! The shop is cute and has outdoor seating. We ordered a classic ice cream cone and sat outside to soak in the sun. The employees were nice and welcoming. We didn't check out the food menu since we had just ate, but the food we saw looked good! A cute shop to check out!

Allan K.

Tucked into this little corner, it defintiely has a nice diner feel! You order from the front so there is defintiely no waiter besides giving your food. Very busy when we went in for lunch during the week. The crab salad was quite fresh but surprised how small it was for the size for an entry. It was romaine lettuce with some overcooked eggs and half a avacado. Glad I got the musubi with it which was warm and sweet with the sauce. Wife got the smash burger with fries which was probably the best item on the menu but I just wanted to be healthy with the salad! Great place, nice food.

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Lynnelle E.

Our first time here and the person who took my order, he was super nice and helpful. Even the lady who packed my order was thorough and made sure I had all my items, condiments, and utensils. The place was getting slowly packed for Valentines. Inside it was simply decorated and they even had a little shop to buy shirts etc We ordered: 1. 3 musubis: 2 spam and 1 chicken katsu. All were fresh and perfectly seasoned. 2. Loco moco: It was decent and I got extra gravy on the side. Surprisingly, the mac salad was amazing in my opinion. 3. Smash burger with bacon & bbq sauce: I tried ordering a smash burger but with the western bacon cheeseburger and it didn't come out right. It ended up being a regular burger, not smash and it had shredded lettuce in it which threw me off. 4. Chocolate whoopie pie: Soft and fresh. It was delicious 5. Chocolate chip cookie & white chocolate butterscotch cookies: Soft and fresh. You can taste all the flavors without it being overly sweet 6. Chocolate milkshake: Average nothing special. Overall, the food was ok. I'll definitely come back to try other items.

Katsu
Johnny S.

Decided to come here with my bro, and as a twin, we (un)surprisingly ordered the same Katsu (forgot what type of meat it was, but it was bomb!). Note this ain't the Japanese Katsu, the breading is thicker and it comes with macaroni, not miso soup. Still it was amazing, the sauce was delish, and crunchy! Although most people seem to enjoy the burgers (which is what I'm getting next time), try this Katsu if you want a bit o Hawaii and friendly service! After we finished we walked a couple minutes to the beach to burn off those calories, and my goodness the view was a nice dessert!

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.

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.

Clam chowder with crab, cup (to-go) 5/5 Also had lightly toasted sourdough slices. Yum!!
Stacy P.

My husband and I came here for takeout and the staff was professional and nice. We ordered 2 smash burgers with fries and sweet potato fries. I also saw one of the soups of the day was clam chowder with crab. Our order was ready in 10 minutes which allowed me to take a quick walk to see the shore. Smash burger: 5/5 Savory and meaty! So good! We did takeout because I had ripe avocados at home so I added that in. We got grilled onions and those were delicious! My husband did note that there weren't any frills with lettuce or tomatoes but honestly it didn't need it. Chowder: 5/5 Delicious and the fresh crab on top was so sweet! I wish I got a bowl instead of a cup. My husband and I will be back and we'd love to dine in. The interior is clean and nice with diner vibes. Reminds me of Ruby's Diner in SoCal, but a light teal. Can't wait to try to banana split too!

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!

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.

Fries

Great service. Food was good. Nice ambiance. The staff was very friendly and helpful

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.

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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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