FISHBAR

FishBar is one of those local joints that nails the essentials. I come here for the crab legs—specifically the snow crab, which is always perfectly steamed and served with plenty of drawn butter (as it should be). Add a side of grilled broccolini for some smoky, charred balance, and you’ve got the kind of plate that keeps you coming back. The craft cocktails are strong, creative, and beachy in the best way—think jalapeño margaritas and cucumber refreshers done right. Service is always warm and fast, and the place has a fun, neighborhood vibe that feels authentically Manhattan Beach. Only reason it’s a 4 and not a 5? Despite being just steps from the ocean, there’s no beach view—the surrounding buildings block it entirely. But if you’re here for the food and chill energy rather than the scenery, FishBar absolutely delivers.

Looking for a seafood restaurant near el segundo, this is it. Better make a reservation prior to arriving as it’s busy and not too big. We had half dozen oysters and those were fresh, perfect size and tasty! I had the fish n chips with a side of lobster Mac and it was good. Glad I chose the fish n chips as main entry as the Mac was good but not great. My wife got the seared tuna dinner and it was also very tasty. Good portion size, slightly pricey but normal for seafood. $30 to $40 range for normal entrees. She got a perfectly chilled dry vodka martini and I got a Chardonnay and it was great.

Went for the happy hour Even though they’ll forget, highly recommend asking for the complimentary sourdough bread (so good) The happy hour portions are small, but fairly priced. Really recommend the Mac n cheese and coconut shrimp. Would skip the salmon bites (flavorless) and oysters (tiny and no brine).

Great place about 2 blocks from the beach. Swordfish, brussel sprouts and Mac and cheese were delicious, but the clam chowder was the show stopper with sourdough bread. I really enjoyed everything and was super impressed by the Maine lobster that my companion ordered. The servicenwas fast and friendly. The place gets incredibly busy for dinner, so arrive early and enjoy the happy hour specials. I absolutely will be back.

We had an amazing dinner. It’s rare for a restaurant to deliver on all fronts the way FISHBAR accomplished. Service was excellent, our server Alisa clearly knew the menu and made insightful suggestions to us. She knew exactly which drinks could be made non-alcoholic, for example. The virgin margarita and virgin mojito she suggested were both excellent. All dishes were served promptly. And it was all delicious. 1. Best clam chowder I’ve ever had. No bacon (which Alisa knew immediately when asked), perfect size (deeply satisfying but not overwhelming), and the bread bowl was superbly chewy and crispy. I demolished it, no regrets. 2. Best oysters I’ve had outside of France. Big plump oysters, fresh and delightful. Great price during happy hour. 3. Husband said the Mahi Mahi tacos were delicious. Tender delicate fish, healthy and fresh. He said it reminded him of the fish tacos we had in Mexico. Ambiance was also very comfortable. Good blend of aesthetics and function, thoughtfully done. Snug layout but still easy to navigate around the tables. Bathroom was proper clean and smelled nice. Sending our compliments to the chef, bartender, server, and owner.

I love this place my daughter told me about it and I have to go at least 2 to 4 times monthly. I want to cry thinking about how fresh and friendly this place is. Very diverse and they have parking you don't have to pay for across the street. Seafood soup, lobster bisque soup with sour dough bread is my favorite, the cole slaw and the happy hour drinks NEVER disappoint. It's 5 minutes from the beach. The waitress are so nice they make you always feel like tipping which you should at any well restaurant. I have nothing ever bad to say about this place. Oh and the lobster will always have you wanting it each time. I also had lobster tacos which was great. A lull but salt. But I ate them anyways. And their restroom smell of fresh basil. I almost left my phone in there cause it smelled so nice, fresh and pleasant

We were seated promptly, I was NOT pleased with seating but it was crowded and busy. There were many booths and a row of tables (bar height) in the middle of the floor which is where we were seated. Due to the height of stools, seating was very uncomfortable. We were given menus right away by a very friendly server and our order was taken as soon as we were ready to order. Food arrived very fast and my fish was served piping hot as were the fries. Cole slaw was creamy and slightly sweet, very good though I don't usually eat cole slaw. Fries had the perfect amount of salt. The fish coating (cod) was crispy with a soft flesh. We received warm sourdough bread with butter while waiting for food. All portion sizes were ample. I thought it was a little pricey but not surprised due to the location of the restaurant. There was seating at the bar. Not sure about drinks orders as we didn't have any alcohol.

We had a great lunch at Fishbar in Manhattan Beach – definitely one of our favorites from the whole trip! The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, and the seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Everything we ordered was delicious. What really made it special was the amazing service – our servers were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared that we had a good time. Huge thanks to the team for making us feel so well looked after! If you’re in Manhattan Beach and love seafood, this place is a must.