Reel Inn
[1][2] It was opened in 1986 by Andy Leonard; twenty years later, it was described as a "landmark of glorious decrepitude" in the New York Times.[4] An "iconic Los Angeles fish shack," the interior of the Reel Inn was decorated with old surfboards.[5] The menu was written daily on a chalkboard, and specials incorporated puns such as "O Sole Mio" and "Salmon Chanted Evening".[8] In 2001, the land on which the Reel Inn sits was acquired by a conservation group, becoming part of Topanga State Park.[10] The owners announced their intention to rebuild the restaurant and began a GoFundMe account to support their employees on January 22, 2025.