The Fish Shanty

The Fish Shanty, also known as the Smith Bros. Fish Shanty, was an historic restaurant located in Los Angeles, California. It was located at 358 S. La Cienega Boulevard and Burton Way on Restaurant Row.[1][2]

History

The Fish Shanty was established in 1950. Its milieu was a "distinctive marine setting,"[3] a "nautical atmosphere that included a ship’s wheel, lavender leather booths, and an aquarium with turtles in the entryway."[4] After a fire hit the vacant building in 1989, the restaurant was demolished. [4][2]

Trivia

References

  1. ^ "Water and Power Associates".
  2. ^ a b Archives, L. A. Times (January 3, 1989). "Fire Hits Vacant Restaurant Near Beverly Center". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ^ a b "JO_130a". digitalcollections.archives.csudh.edu.
  4. ^ a b c https://lamag.com/news/vintage-los-angeles-fish-shanty-and-the-kooky-wonderland-that-was-restaurant-row
  5. ^ "Smith Bros. Fish Shanty Restaurant, Walteria, California" – via Calisphere.