It's been a minute since I've have had a seafood boil and man was this place was worth the wait!!…read more I came with a friend on a Wednesday night and thankfully it wasn't too busy. As for food we got the Combo 2 and our choices were shrimp, clams and snow crab. We went with the Torpedo sauce for our boil cause it was a mixture of all their other sauces (garlic butter, classic cajun and lemon pepper) and we got it at a medium spice level. And oh boy oh boy did it set our mouths on fire but in the best way possible!! The sauce was everything we wanted it to be, spicy, savory, garlicky, tangy and just pure indulgence. To calm the heat though we also got cajun fries, rice, Thai tea and Jasmine milk tea. Sharing a meal with a friend is always nice but sharing a meal with a friend here is great. I believe food is the ultimate uniter and I'm happy we chose to go here!! My one and only con is just the location because it was a bit sketchy especially at night but the food and service was so good I think it's still worth it to go.

This place is a decently sized restaurant in a small strip mall. There is a TV playing sports and a…read morefew advertisements of their food on the walls and windows. The menu lists market price for their seafood, but nowhere to physically see the prices so you must ask the waiter. I ordered a pound of head on shrimp in spicy torpedo sauce (their house combination sauce) and some mild cajun fries for sharing. The shrimp was well cooked and a nice aroma of garlic lingered from the chunks of garlic visible in the sauce. The sauce had decently chunky bits which adhered to the shrimp well enough and was delicious with a nice kick of heat. The shrimp were less than fresh but perfectly palatable. The Cajun fries were lightly seasoned, with a crisp (but not too crunchy) coating, similar to the exterior of an onion ring. They were great for snacking and whetted my appetite well. All in the food was good, but I just wish the shrimp was fresher to lend some subtle sweetness and fresh feeling to the dish.

Crazy name, wonderful dining experience. You'll want to make a rezzy because, justifiably so, FwD…read moregets busy. 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! 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. This is a low-key yet lovely dining experience in Manhattan Beach.

, : We came to…read moreFishing With Dynamite for lunch for the first time, and we absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent, and our server was very friendly and attentive. 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!

This place was FIRE! it was a top notch lobster roll. The food was good, it was fresh, tasty, and…read morethey had quality ingredients. Loved the service, and the ambiance was a nice vintage vibe. Definitely would go back. A little pricey, but for seafood, its expected.

Great casual spot! Their rolls are great I love the tacos too. The lobster mac & cheese has decent…read moreamount of lobster meat. Prices were a little on the higher side but can understand that's what's needed in these times to stay open. Another big pro is the ample amount of parking in the back!

My girlfriend and I went to Eddie V's to celebrate my graduation and were absolutely blown away by…read morethe experience. The staff went above and beyond the entire night. The table decor was an amazing sight to see upon arrival. Our waitress Amy was the best. She helped us with recommendations, being it was our first time, and offered prompt service with a smile. Hats off to Chef Whitney and the rest of the kitchen staff as the food was cooked to absolute perfection. We will definitely be returning again soon. 10/10 would recommend for any meal, celebration or not.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood does it again. This is the standard…read morefor fine elegant dining. We have visited the Orlando and Chicago locations and Los Angeles did not disappoint!! Valet was easy and fast at only $12.00. There is also a parking garage that you can get validation from the restaurant for free!! The ambiance of the restaurant was what you expect from Eddie V's. Jazmyn W. Was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. She has the best energy and personality. She upholds the standard here. Her professionalism and warmth was amazing. She made us feel like superstars!! She had no lack of knowledge and provided great recommendations. We didn't want her to leave our table. All staff were great; the host staff and wait staff were the best. The chef's and kitchen staff were top notch. Everything item was prepared perfectly and tasted excellent!! Lobster Tacos- Amazing Parmasan Crusted Sole - Amazing Crab Fried Rice- Amazing Brussel Sprouts- Amazing Cheesy Potatoes- Amazing Cocktails are liquid perfection!! Go to this location if you have time.

I've heard a lot about this place so I had pretty high expectations but I felt that the food lived…read moreup to the hype! The location was packed when we walked in so I had a good feeling already. The parking lot is pretty small but we were able to get a spot. The workers are all very friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the combo with the two fish tacos and the plate was very filling. The tacos were super flavorful and went amazing with all the toppings they had. I also tried the shrimp taco which I'm not normally a big fan of shrimp but it was cooked well and I enjoyed it too. This place is great for a quick filling lunch!

Food: - mango ceviche: hit the spot! dish had great flavor…read moreand texture and a good balance of citrus; tostada chips added the perfect crunch to the dish - Fish taco: decent amount of fish in the taco and other toppings, fish had good crispy texture and a good balance of batter Other: - Parking lot is quite tight with few spots - Seating inside and outside

I came here for lunch with some friends on the weekend and it gets really crowded. Luckily we were…read moreable to find some seating. I ordered a fish taco, fish and chips, and fried calamari. The fish taco was full of toppings with fresh battered fish. The fish and chips were a generous portion and the fried calamari was amazing. Everything was fresh and made quickly. Definitely would recommend!

So if smells like a tourist trap, barks like a tourist trap, and appears like a tourist trap. Then…read moreit's probably is! Look I would've given this place 3 stars, but the customer service and wait time was ridiculous. Hear me out, this is my experience from last Saturday. So first it can be challenging to find this place, since the pier has so many level to it. Look for the elevators. When you get there, for the first time, you see a main line, well for what? Then you see other lines, well for what? Then you see an oyster line, oh. In order to determine what each line is for, you have to do independent research. From whom? Well the employee, who do not show case any form of customer service. There were so many people lost and confused. To break it down, each "Order Here" has their own area of what can be ordered by the pound and/or cooked. So not all lines are equal. There is a crab line, seafood boil/pre-seasoned seafood, oyster, clams, I think I saw fish and fried platters, which was the longest. So after much deliberation, an employee managed to wrangle the customers to form a line. Although his mannerism seems like I'm just done with this place. One might consider ropes to further avoid these mundane confusions... I got Ana's seafood boil mix, $99. It came with a lobster, dungeoness crab, peeled shrimp, clams, sausage and potatoes. The employee told me about 10 mins. I'm like okaaaay, only 10? I walked to their souvenir shop, nothing crazy or must haves. Just cheap Chinese things with their name printed on. I return in 10 minutes. The guy doing prepping/expediting the pick order was in a frantic state. Older white male, white mustache. He was running around, mixing orders up, couldn't even tell what customers had what. The employee that wrangling folks came to help him collect himself. So 10 minutes wait turns to 15, 20, then 30 minutes. I had 2 other employees check up on my order, they said it's not ready. Okay. Finally about 35 minutes it's ready. He didn't even call out my order, I had to wave my ticket. The first rule of speed of service, never over sell the time. If it's gonnabe 30 mins plus, say 40 mins, gimme a bs reason, short handed, etc, I don't care!But why would you tell me it'll be 10 mins?! So finally got the food. Flavor was pretty good. Lobster, was okay. I wished the shrimp had the head on. Clams were big. Sausage was good. Potato seemed like the diced ones from a can, they were so small. The crab, however, is the driest. Yep, for a place that exclaims "Quality Seafood," it was kind've of a let down. They taste like the bottom batch of the crab at Las Vegas buffet. You know the batch that sits on the bottom, they don't ever rotate because the employees don't care. So it's just marinating in its own dry filth. The crab was so dry I could put that in an Advil bottle instead of cotton. So now if you ask me, would I come back? Maybe, just maybe. Anytime soon? Nah, not right now. Also with the mention of a tourist trap, it's no different than Seattle's Pike Place and surroundings.

Fishbar has become one of my favorite spots in Manhattan Beach! Whether to watch a Dodger game at…read morethe bar or get dinner with friends. Fishbar is a great spot for fresh seafood, good drinks, and huge plus being so close to the beach. The mezcal mango margarita is my favorite cocktail on the menu. The seafood is always fresh and flavorful. My go to apps to share are the tempura salmon bites and the crispy calamari. While the happy hour menu is relatively small, it still has good variety at reasonable prices. The staff is always very nice and attentive. Parking is also convenient, with a large two-story parking garage located across the street, as well as metered street parking nearby.

Wow, the food was amazing and the staff was friendly. We came in on a Saturday night around 7pm to…read morecelebrate my uncle's 60th birthday, and they did not disappoint. I'll be honest, I was a little bummed they didn't have Hennessy but the quality of the food more than made up for it. I ordered the lobster tacos and the salmon chowder. Both were fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Everyone at the table cleaned their plates, which says a lot. And I have to mention the bathroom... spotless, smelled great, and clearly well maintained (an underrated but important detail!). There is a parking garage across the street as well if you can't find street parking Overall, a 10/10 experience. I'll definitely be back!

The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere, comfortable seating, and the food was amazing. The…read moreflavors were the highlight and the hostess was also very welcoming and pleasant. Unfortunately, our experience was negatively affected by our server. Our server was tall, wore glasses, and had bright pink lipstick. She was decent at first, but as the meal went on her tone became rude and condescending, which made us feel uncomfortable. When we politely asked for refills, she slammed the cups down on the table instead of simply providing service. Small actions like that made the experience feel unwelcoming and did not reflect the quality of the food or the ambiance. It's unfortunate because this restaurant has a lot going for it, the food and atmosphere were great, but the service we received significantly affected our overall experience.

I went during happy hour and the food and drinks were wonderful. I had the grilled octopus and…read moreblackened halibut to eat and the Navy Grog and Prickly Pear Colada to drink, the drinks were so refreshing and good.