Experts' Choice Award Fishing with Dynamite
What the experts agree on
A tiny, buzzy Manhattan Beach seafood shack from David LeFevre praised for pristine raw bar offerings and inventive-yet-classic East Coast cooking. Space is cramped and loud, but the freshness and quality keep fans coming back.
“Ordering the oyster sampler and a 3 oz. glass of cava is a command, not a suggestion. And we’re telling you right now there’s not a better scallop in town than their Peruvian scallop. ”
– The Infatuation
Time Out "David LeFevre's fever for fresh bivalves blows coastal dining doldrums out of the water." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The small room, which encompasses a raw bar, cocktail bar and tables, can cram in 36 diners and can get quite loud with all the hustle and bustle." Full review
Los Angeles Times "LeFevre's cooking is refreshing and light." Full review
LA Weekly Two Stars
"Fishing With Dynamite's popularity clearly speaks to a yearning in Manhattan Beach for that seafood shack of our fantasies, casual but high-quality." Full review
Zagat "Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews. Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews." Full review
Not For Tourists "Cozy, seasonal, eclectic seafood; raw bar and rotating menu."
Zagat4.5
"Fans simply “can't go wrong” with a “varied” menu featuring the “freshest, finest” seafood prepared in both “inventive” and traditional “East Coast” styles." Full review
Tasting Table "Experience Manhattan Beach in all its quirky, surfer-ific majesty at David LeFevre's upbeat postage stamp-size seafood eatery." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This tight and warm seafood spot is located just down the block from the ocean. Inside, it's decidedly beachy, flooded with sunlight and colors that make it feel cozy even when it's loud and busy." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
