Fishing With Dynamite

great food and great service. nice little room. very recommended for delicious and unique seafood.

my family and I were 6 days in los angeles. we visited several Michelin-star restaurants. by far fishing with dynamite was our favorite. amazing eating. super service. loved!

Our favorite seafood spot in Manhattan Beach! Really can't go wrong with any of their dishes. Every time we're here we always order dirty martinis, oysters, scallops, and fries. Definitely don't miss out on their clam chowder (my husband's favorite) or their key lime pie; it's hands down my favorite in LA! View menu

After we got a table in a good section of the sidewalk (read: flat surface and no slope, close to the restaurant and not their neighbors), we had a five star experience service, cocktails and food. Peruvian scallops, Hamachi sashimi, tuna tartare, octopus, oysters, soft shell crab, halibut we tried it all! Or at least it felt like it. But, of course, we still had room for key lime pie for dessert. I think the scallops were my favorite.

Before you even have one bite of the exquisite dishes served at this darling Manhattan Beach seafood restaurant, you'll feel welcomed as a very important guest. Are you dining for the first time? You'll receive an extra special treat. Our hostess found a seat for us at the Oyster Bar on a very busy Sunday and filled us in on the history of the restaurant while we got settled. Then John, our server led us through the mouth watering menu with perfect suggestions and a ton of charm. Tony, behind the raw bar, checked in frequently to be sure we were enjoying our meal. We definitely were! Each course was incredible. All five senses were activated as we tried each dish, and we had such a fun exper...

First time here and I'm ready to go back! I've heard about this restaurant but for some reason never ate here until today. Started with the onolicious cocktail. As a native of Hawaii, I had to try it. It was a delicious mai tai with a li hing flavor and it was strong. I loved everything about it. Scallops on the half shell as an appetizer were enjoyed by everyone. My entree was the seared Maine diver scallops. I ordered it after seeing pictures on Yelp and the dish was delicious. I asked for my scallops to be well done, and they were perfectly prepared. The steamed Manila clams were a hit and came with a baguette for dipping up the buttery wine sauce. Someone ordered the halibut and it looke... View menu

Fishing With Dynamite has been celebrated for serving only the most pristine seafood with accolades that include Best Oyster Bar and is among Chef Lefevre 's diverse family of restaurants. The restaurant is located off of Manhattan Avenue, a short distance away from the Manhattan Beach pier. Parking is difficult to come by as it always is in this area, so I recommend allocating time to find parking before your reservation. I started my meal with the Burn Bey-Bee Burn described as a gold rush w/Elijah Craig bourbon, lemon, burnt honey which was surprisingly refreshing for a bourbon based cocktail. Apps included Wild New Caledonian Prawns, Wild Spanish Octopus and a platter of assorted dozen O...

We were in the area, and the name of the restaurant piqued my interest. This place is small. We came on a Sunday evening, but got seated quickly because we wanted outdoors, but it was freezing and no heat lamps. BONUS POINTS! Service was great. Friendly. Professional. Delivery of the food, however, took an hour from when we got seated to arriving at the table. It took FOREVER! I understand maybe because the restaurant was completely full and EXTREMELY BUSY... but we all ate at different times because our food arrived so spaced apart. I mean, we finished our BOTTLE of wine before the last dish came out. Wow. We've never had that happen before, and we were not extremely thirsty, or overzealous...

Fishing With Dynamite is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of Manhattan Beach, and it's truly deserving of every one of its five stars. From the moment you step foot into this cozy yet vibrant establishment, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and excitement, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The menu at Fishing With Dynamite is a testament to the culinary mastery of Chef David LeFevre, offering a tantalizing array of seafood delicacies that showcase the freshest ingredients of the sea. Every dish is a symphony of flavors, expertly crafted to delight the palate and awaken the senses. I had the pleasure of indulging in the Chef's Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail which... View menu