Very cool place. According to Boris (a long time customer who I sat next to) it hasn't changed since he first ate there in 1977. The customers are fun and the bar tenders are awesome! I had the Shack Burger with cheese is amazing. I wasn't expecting it from the description but it was recommended to me by a local friend: Gary. It might be the best burger that I have ever had. Great place. Check it out if you are in town! read more

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Love The Shack! Been going there for years! Great food, cold drinks and great staff! Great for entire family! It's right near the beach, great after a bike ride. Stop and grab The Shack Burger and a cold beer! read more

I have never tried anything more delicious than a Louisiana hot link on top of a burger with American cheese. If you love burgers and fries you gotta come to this place it's a wonderful little place tucked in the back right near the water. I definitely recommend a shack burger read more

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I stopped in here one day to grab a beer with my then girlfriend who is a professor at nearby Loyola Marymount after we had enjoyed some food right down the street from this place and was heading to the beach to enjoy a little sun. It smells and feels like a dive bar/good bar food type of place and even though we only had a couple beers before heading out I'll be sure to revisit this place again in the future. FYI- This whole area is great and has many great spots to eat, drink, shop or just walk around since it is right beside the beach. Enjoy! read more

First time in all these years and we absolutely loved it. The Shack. We needed to eat somewhere close to the airport, not too expensive or fancy. I found this place online. It was just what we were looking for. A "dive bar," with a great atmosphere. We saw parents and kids enjoying their Saturday evening dinner. A group of friends catching up over beers. A group of regulars around the bar. Order your food in the kitchen and your drinks at the bar. I ordered the bacon-blue-cheese-burger with fries. My boyfriend ordered the turkey BLT. Funnily enough the "hero" of the evening was the "funnel fries" that came in a basket.... nearly funneled fries with powdered sugar on top and a tub of icing. I do not have sweet tooth, but I couldn't help myself. Good pub food, reasonably priced, friendly, a great smile from the barkeeper. What's not to like? We will definitely be back! read more

They make an excellent burger. I had a single cheese burger & my husband got one with a link on it. We ordered onion rings & my husband added it to his burger. He was very happy with it. When we got there a baseball game was on. We sat on the back patio. It was pretty big. Didn't realize it waking in. When we left there was an open mic going on. Not sure if it was music or comedy because we saw both happening at 9pm. We would've stayed but we were tired from a long day at the beach. The food orders are separate from the bar. read more

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Solid food and lackluster service. The lady who took our order either seemed sleepy orrrrer like she didn't want to be there. It was maybe a mix of both? Hahah I'm not sure. Anyways! We had 2 orders of chicken wings, 1 shack burger, 1 Ortega burger and 1 regular cheeseburger and a chili cheese fries. The chili cheese fries could have been way hotter and left more to be desired, the wings were piping hot (which is great)! They were cooked really well but the sauce tasted like BBQ Moses with hot sauce?.... not feeling that. The Ortega burger was the booooomb! No complaints about the other two burgers! This place is our go to when we're on this side of the beach. They pour stiffys here! read more

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My boyfriend has lived walking distance from here for 7 years so he wanted to do a local bar hop for his birthday at all our favorites in the neighborhood. Every bar was so lovely except this one. We started at the Grain, then came here as stop 2. The bartender saw us walk in and as we tried to order drinks, she was extremely rude right off the bat and said she didn't "give a shit about anyone's birthday" and to "go fucking drink somewhere else". We obliged, but wow, it was so uncalled for and really soured the night for about 20 mins. We were just shocked that after coming here so many times over the years, she was just such a jerk for no reason literally the second we walked in. Needless to say we won't ever be back. We went straight to Harbor Room which was a blast. Pete is a solid bartender, tied with Rocky at Prince o Wales. We love the neighborhood community vibes we feel hanging out there, so I'm really happy we could salvage the night after such a shocking experience at the Shack. Do yourself a favor and just go next door! Wish the owners would do something about this woman, it would be great to have this bar back on the list of cool local spots. read more

I was hoping that this would be one of those places that look unassuming but have the best burger of your life. I heard good things about the food so I ordered a double cheeseburger and fries. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't say it's worth coming for. This is a skip for me, better places close by. read more

Went on a Wednesday afternoon. Website said there are specials everyday. Fiesta Wednesday offered 2 Taco & chips for $ 6, and pitchers of Pabst for $9. Got there and asked about the Fiesta Wed. special and was told they don't do that anymore. So why is it still on the website? The woman who does that hasn't updated it. Asked about the PBR pitcher for $9. "We don't have PBR anymore, and Bud light is $11 for a pitcher. All other beers are $17 a pitcher." Dishonest advertising. Burger was average. Fries were good...very similar to McDonald's. No big deal. Not likely to return. Don't believe any Specials on the website. They don't have them anymore. Nice patio! read more

Food was good, service was okay and the ambiance was not too bad. Sometimes when I eat burgers it's too sloppy but this definitely wasn't. Very nice and well fitted. read more

Great, fun, dive bar type environment. They have a nice patio area and the staff is usually friendly. The burgers are pretty good and the prices are reasonable. read more

Neighborhood dive bar with reasonably priced food & drinks. Some evenings they have karaoke & live musicians. The parking lot is now the outdoor seating area but there's a pay for parking lot across the street. 5/5 Shack Burger is a must try if you're visiting. It's always delicious and juicy. 5/5 Onion rings & fries read more

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The shack is a nice place to come If you are in the area there used to be one in Santa Monica but no longer the prices are good and the people are friendly. Don't expect too much and you'll be pleasantly surprised one major draw is the huge tvscreen on the patio and it is dog friendly. The shack burger is solid and it comes with a hot link on top. Not very many beers on tap I think like four, but it is a good little place with clean restrooms. read more

Its Burger Review Week (3 burger reviews in a row), and Five Star Fri, so forget about the Tripel and go to The Shack!!! My b'ness associate previously picker the Tripel - what a TS2 (Two Star 2uesday disaster). However, this time he picked a winner located at Culver, at the foot of Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey. The Shack is a dive bar specializing in burgers. We both ordered the signature Shack Burger ($7.99 | burger topped w/ Louisiana sausage, produce, and cheese if you like). It was a Mon so we also received complimentary fries: Score! The burger was genius! The texture of the sausage contrasted nicely w/ that of the burger. Both were savory & moist, and filled you up nicely. In addition, the fries were hot and crispy: 5 Stars. Regarding the ambiance, it was tiki bar like, and literally is a run down shack. There are inside seats, as well as high tables outside: 5 Stars. Likewise, the service from the bartender was excellent. He was very friendly, attentive, and the food came out quickly: 5 Stars. I wish The Shack was close to my office (maybe not because I'd be here all the time drinking beer - LOL). The food is reasonably priced, the ambiance is chill, and the service is excellent. What more can you ask for?! read more

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I had to get some good spicy buffalo wings, so I came here with my buddy. This drunk guy bothered us for a while (which was annoying) at the bar counter, but after he's gone, we had a great time. Nothing beats good/spicy jumbo wings (see the photos), washing down with ice cold beers... :) This is a local dive, just like Poopdeck in Hermosa, haha... ;) read more

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Los Angeles is a burger town. I grew up here and have had more than my fair share of burgers. In-n-Out is now a familiar name to much of the country; fewer people outside of LA may have heard about Tommy's, The Habit, Fatburger, and others. But almost nobody knows about The Shack - which is why, out of all the burgers you could have when you step off the plane at LAX, this should be your first stop. Yes, it is worth driving farther than that In-n-Out right next to the airport. It is THE hidden gem of LA burgers. The first thing that you will notice about The Shack is that it's a tiny joint. It's been that way since I came here in the 80s as a kid. It hasn't changed, and it shouldn't change. Parking is limited, but it's usually easy to find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Just be mindful to not park in front of people's driveways and everyone's happy. When you walk in, you'll be struck by how simple yet cozy it feels. Sports are always on TV. Low ceilings, exposed beams, some tin siding, and old wooden furniture adorn the interior. Old-timers with sun kissed skin make up the majority of the clientele. This is a quintessential dive bar where Playa del Rey locals go to hang out. The only thing missing from how I remembered it was the sawdust-covered floors - which probably disappeared decades ago. I ordered a Shack Burger with cheese and a side of fries. It's a simple, unassuming 1/4 lb patty, grilled with melted cheese. But the best addition is the Louisiana sausage link, sliced in half lengthwise and put right on top. With your first bite, you may be surprised how well it all works. The sausage does not overpower or compete with the burger flavor, but rather complements it with a slight bit of Louisiana heat. The char from the grilled meat balanced nicely with the fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. If you want more heat or more complexity, each table comes with hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce, respectively. Until flying back into LA today, I hadn't eaten a Shack Burger in more than 15 years. Having one today was like reuniting with a long lost childhood friend. I took comfort in knowing that no matter where I've traveled, if I make my way back to LA I can always count on this little, windswept dive bar within walking distance of the Pacific for one of the best damn burgers in town. If you are looking for a truly local place to eat, you better go to The Shack. read more

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My husband tried to get me to split a burger, I laughed in his face!!! It's hard to be in Del Rey with-out stopping at the Shack. Delicious juicy burger with Icebergg lettuce, fresh tomatoes. The Famous Shack burger includes a Portuguese sausage and cheese. Cold beer, full bar. Very casual. order at the counter and they call your name. Great local hangout! read more

Go 5 times and the Shack can be your cheers. Wonderful people, great bar food, and the kind of karaoke where everyone sings along and joins in. read more

Had a little time to kill before my flight out of LAX so I yelped and the Shack came up. I love dive bars and burgers; Hell, the entire LA is too damn pretentious as it is and I wasn't in the mood for a soy blah blah blah veggie burger and salad, so I came on in. Great little hole in the wall! Beer is cold, burgers are great, and the staff is friendly. What else can I say? Come visit them. That is all. read more

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I do like if not LOVE the "SHACK BURGER" with the Beef Patty coupled with a Butterfly Grilled HOT LINK. I don't have the tomato or pickles otherwise it becomes a monster burger with too much stuff that ends up making it hard to eat and hold without using a knife and fork. I prefer mine without cheese as well as prepared MEDIUM RARE. The only things I'd say could improve it is... which one of 'em I did do, was add BACON... 'tho it's no mandatory nor necessary since the cholesterol and swine is already represented by the hot link... the other thing would be to have a thicker beef patty, so it can be properly hold a true MEDIUM RARE preparation, so that it's thicker, and more juicy, pink and fleshy. I once saw some oddball kinda weird looking guy in line griping with a little bit of disappointing anger about the lack of The Shack not having a fried egg available as an add on to buy... so a legitimate comment (maybe not so much a warranted complaint) in the "build a burger" spirit... I guess they could also offer those other unique gourmet toppings. I know Fatburger, Red Robin and The Counter amongst others offer that fried egg, it's definitely a high profit margin add on, and people do like it. For that reason, I'd say if they offer a hot link, mushrooms, bacon and other delights, why not EGGspand the menu and for an EGGstra charge, offer the EGG... I'd also say, what would make this place perfect and I could have sworn they used to have it years ago, is offer FRESH CUT FRIES as opposed the thing frozen variety. I think in part, fresh cut fries is what makes a burger joint whole. All-in, without a soda you're looking at about $10 for a burger and fries for your meal price. The parking in the area isn't super easy, but with enough karma and perseverance its attainable. The seating is okay during off peak (duh? I guess, right?) hours or times, since this replicates a sports bar of sort, so if you go during college and pro football seasons on the weekend, or summer (since it's walkable to the Playa Del Rey Beach... literally 3 mins or 3 blocks to the sand and ocean), you might find it crowded. I've been to the other location in Santa Monica, this one is of course more scenic. read more

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I had the signature Shack Burger a perfectly grilled burger too with cheese and a hot link and dressed with lettuce tomato, onions, mayo and ketchup which has made The Shack a Playa Del Rey Favorite for years. A great happy hours and sports bar. read more

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I haven't been here since the mid 90's and I am so happy that I stopped in. First and foremost they are doing EXCELLENT with Covid precautions. The food was even better than I remembered. We will be back any time we are in the neighborhood. Locals should run to this spot to make sure it pulls through the apocalypse read more

My series of healthy alternative eats continues as the saga continues this week at a local favorite spot in Playa Del Rey - The Shack. Let me be honest, I love The Shack Burger. It's one of the better burgers around - although I am quite partial to burgers topped with outrageous things - sausages, pulled pork, eggs, etc. So, each time I go here it's tough not to order The Shack Burger. In order to avoid the discomfort of feeling fat in a tuxedo in a few weeks, I ordered a tuna melt. I am not saying that the tuna melt is the most healthy thing in the world but it is, relative to rest of the menu - you gotta work with with you got. You get a good amount of tuna in your melt, so its a good portion. The tuna melt in combination with a cup of water, although very boring, is a good healthy alternative at the Shack. PS - I'd honestly just suggest going to Shack and enjoying their burgers. Diets can always start the next day or the day after. read more

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The best burgers for the price around. Actually, you would pay more for the same at most places and not get the same quality. The staff is fantastic. The ambience is what you expect for a beach burger bar nothing out of the ordinary, but quite cool. read more

It's a pretty perfect beach shack--delicious juicy burgers perfectly seasoned and cooked on a brioche bun. I had to try the Shack burger because what?!? Sausage but next time I'm going for the Playa burger - Swiss avocado! Chili fries were good. Maybe needed more cheese or something to make it as decadent as the burgers. read more

My friend wanted to go and get a good burger so we decided to try the shack. The atmosphere is great and upbeat and the people are very nice but the hamburger was overcooked and the bun did not seem like the freshest. The beer was nice and cold and there was a great crowd at the bar. I got the combo burger with the sausage on top of the hamburger patty. The sausage was tasty and it was fine but it's a very thin burger and when they overcook it it really didn't have much moisture. The next time I'll make sure to ask to make sure that it's not cooked any more than medium I did not ask this time and I learned my lesson. read more

We were just driving by and decided to stop. As soon. As we walked In Joey whom I believe is the owner as super friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. I had the shack burger with cheese, we also oreder a grilled lemon peper chicken sandwich, an order of mild wings(which were huge) and a kids chicken strips. Everything was hot fresh and delicious. There is an outdoor seating area and inside is a bar. read more

Walked in around 9:30 on a Saturday night with a group of about 20 for a birthday party and we were severely mistreated. The older lady bartender was immediately rude to our entire party and started cussing at us. She told us we should f*** off and go drink elsewhere before we even got a chance to try and order a drink. We couldn't believe a bartender (whose job is to serve drinks..) would treat customers so poorly. Half of our group lives in the neighborhood and we will never come back to try and support this place. This bartender should be fired. read more

I always thought that the stuff I made at home would be too ridiculous to be accepted by mainstream america. Oh how wrong I am. The old cliche that bacon makes everything better might just be getting trumped by the underrated sausage link. Yes, the sausage link. And this sir, is the Shack Burger. Perhaps the question is not "why" they put a sausage link on their signature burger, perhaps the question is why everyone else does not. I'm even contemplating suggesting to the Dodgers that they top the Dodger Dog with a hot link. Maybe then I wouldn't feel ripped of with paying $8 for a hotdog. The Shack has great beer specials for the local teams, $5-6 pitchers for Dodgers, Lakers. You get a lot of local Playa folks in there and general beach people as well. I'm not a big karaoke fan so I only come in for the sports. I liked the smoking patio, when I used to smoke. They only have 1 TV there though. They take cards, which is good. But, don't make the mistake of accusing them of not giving you back your CC when you close your tab. They give it right back to you when you open it. That's a good thing at the end of the nite when you're drinking out of the pitcher. read more

A day at the Beach and a Shack Burger with Sausage. Plus $2 off all Burger Tuesday. It was a great day. Family of 4 eats for $20 and everybody loved their burger. Fries were a little undercooked, but alll gone. Yes it's a dive, but today really hit the mark and pocketbook right. Any other day it might be 3 or 3 1/2 Stars though. read more

Heaven does exist......and it's in Playa Del Rey!! The shack has hands down the best burgers in the county. Just picked one up today with BBQ sauce, pickles, bacon and avocado . The shack has been even more amazing lately with its outside seating and to go orders during these tough times. Will go back next weekend! read more

Lovely outdoor area for just after a bike ride down the beach... covered in case of sun, and nice and cool in the night time. Burgers were totally decent, fries hot, and they have a chipotle mayo on request, and a full bar. Great spot for after beach hangouts. read more

the food and the service was horrible the meet was not cooked when I asked for a well-done the fries they cooked in the same graze do the fish with I have allergies the food is just horrible /disgusting I would rather lick my own ass to get taste out of my mouth then to eat there again. Lieutenant Col- Jason Theis ps they also do not respect or honor the military or police comes straight from management/owner accountant His exact same words is that he was military and gets not even memorial day off and he said no cops come in here anyways read more

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Beach bar, medium divey. Extra greasy onion rings, overly sweet Maui burger, libations pretty standard. Extra points for having ample dashes of locals and obvious visitors from abroad. Coexisting fans from Houston and L.A. during game 6 of world series, priceless, mostly because as we all know, Doyers won that game in style... it was exciting. Bottom line, would visit again and try something different. Maybe a bad night for the cook staff or surly lady who put together our orders. She didn't make any effort to be friendly or pleasant . That was a drag, too bad. I.read the other reviews that seemed to indicate kids come with parents during the day... I'd be surprised if that's true. Just can't imagine anyone thinking this would be a good idea. Peace out. I say that because this place feels like it's stuck in a past era.... read more

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Food is good! The place is very casual, like thongs and flip flops casual. Good beach joint.

Amazing food and customer service, amazing burger amazing fries and the guy at the cashier gave me and my friend a free soda.

We live the shack. We don't come here regularly, however we do get cravings for a good shack burger. Shack burger is the best, fries are good too. This was one of our first date locations. Lot of sentimental thoughts about this place. Not to mention was a hot spot when they used to have the Gillis volleyball tournament at the beach. read more

Loved the outside seating area, with the perfect view to people watch and watch a game on the outdoor televisions! We went as a recommendation even though we aren't huge burger people and split the Shack Burger and fries which was great! We also had some beers and then stayed for another round of beers and got some onion rings. Nothing to write home about but definitely a great place to chill and probably a fun night scene for drinks and game day! read more

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The food was GREAT. Burgers and fries were Excellent. Loved the original Shack Burger. Maybe the staff was having a bad day?? Talk about CRANKY. The person at the register and the bartender. Wow. Bad moods. The sign over the bar said....Don't be a Dick. We were laughing thinking...is that a sign to the staff??? The food was GREAT. The staff..not so good. read more