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Sandy's Beach Shack - Steakhouse in Huntington Beach, California

Sandy's Beach Shack

4.4 (1933 reviews)

315 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

American restaurant
Bar

About Sandy's Beach Shack - steak house in Huntington Beach, California

Casual, pier-adjacent eatery for beach views & stylishly plated Californian cuisine & surf 'n' turf.

Customer Review Summary

Sandy's Beach Shack is a pet-friendly restaurant with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal with your dog. The beachside location offers great views and a casual yet trendy vibe, making it ideal for people-watching and enjoying the sunset. Diners have praised the food—particularly the burgers, fish sticks, and breakfast options—while some have noted that certain dishes, like mud pie and fish and chips, may not appeal to everyone. Service is generally described as fast and attentive, although there have been a few mixed experiences regarding waitstaff. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its ambiance, impressive drink selection, and delicious food.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
1279
4
411
3
120
2
45
1
78
Based on 1933 reviews

J Bird

1 month ago

Great restaurant to go our with your pooch. Both beef and chicken on menu and boy did my girl eat it up. Staff is very nice and accommodating with pets. Will definitely be back again. Really enjoyed burger and fish sticks. Mud pie was too chocolate-y for my taste but my kid loved it.

Jeric Leviste

2 months ago

Can’t beat a beach side atmosphere while dining, being sitters outside to view the people & sunset is great. Food is ok, fries are great! Service is fast and attentive staff!

Pietro D'Alessio

10 months ago

I wanted a place where I could relax, have a meal and a few drinks while enjoying the atmosphere and weather of Huntington Beach. I sat on the patio and had an ocean view of the Volleyball Players and Surfers as they were ending the day. The music was perfect - definitely geared towards Gen X and keeping me seated and relaxing. The beer selection was impressive. I found my meal to be enough even though I only ordered a flatbread. The service provided was friendly, professional and attentive, while also being welcoming and detail-oriented. I would definitely return.

Felix

8 months ago

Great, huge place right in the beach with a view to the ocean. Our food was great and quickly served. The cake was massive and delicious. Prices are like everywhere, so really a great experience. Highly recommend to come.

Kelly Haynes

1 year ago

Sandy's Beach Shack is the perfect place to stop when you're at the pier in Huntington Beach or after a stroll down Main Street. It's casual, yet trendy, with a fantastic drink menu, beachfront views, and a wonderful menu with specialties for every palate. The service is fast and friendly, and you can sit and enjoy people-watching, surfing, volleyball, the pier happenings, all from your table. I recommend sitting outside to really enjoy its location; during the cooler hours, the heat lamps make it very comfortable.

Lynnann AKA Grandma

5 months ago

Relaxed vibe on a weekday lunch time. Big dog friendly and my pup loves it here! He gets lots of attention - LOL. He also gives his full four paw approval for their large chicken/kibble bowl. Service is always awesome, you can't beat the view (today there were fighter jets showing off/buzzing the beach,) and the food is awesome. They should bottle that habanero salsa! Street, small lot or $9 Valet parking. After lunch, walk the pier and soak up that sun. #surfcity

Cris Townsend

Had a fantastic breakfast here while visiting Huntington Beach. The breakfast potatoes are like crack! So good. My wife had the fish tacos which were delicious as well. The best part was they brought ranch with the fries without even having to ask. Prime location right next to the pier. Laid back beach vibe with great service. Highly recommend!

Tx Girl

8 months ago

The hostess that helped us was top notch. She stepped in and brought items that waitress failed to bring even though it was requested when we ordered our meal. Waitress was off, terrible. Food was delicious!! We had the greek salad, amazing and huge. The grilled salmon on top was delicious and cooked very well. The fish and chips was ok, fish seemed to have been sitting a little while too long. We subbed the sweet potato fries - highly recommend if you like those generally.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–10 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30