2. Santa Monica Seafood
9.1
1000 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Santa Monica · 101 tips and reviews
Carie Hsueh: Get the Kumamoto oysters. They are awesome! Also the mussels and clam chowder was fantastic!
Big Al: Refreshing oysters, tasty clam chowder, top tier tuna melt
Carlos Ramirez: This place has a great oyster bar and small dining area too. The tuna melt on the menu is amazing! On top of that, they sell fresh seafood by the pound. Read more.
3. The Ivy
8.9
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 313 tips and reviews
Kimberly Fisher: Everything is great-I recommend the crab cakes,spaghetti or corn chowder.
Shushana Vignier: Bring a good appetite and keep your phone nearby as there always stars passing by or dining. The sea bass and lobster claw (appetizer) was delicious. The decor is very quaint and French inspired.
AT Wawa: Lobster ravioli, chips & guac, black Cod with curry, fried zucchini, chopped salad, crab cakes. Cookies for dessert.
4. The Water Grill
9.0
544 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 68 tips and reviews
Marco Marano: Excellent service and old school decor....try the Chilean Sea Bass it's fresh and meaty. Also the Cherrystone Clams melt like butter. Fish and chips is also tasty especially if you are at the bar.
C. P. Bisgaard: Spectacular seafood platters and great cocktail list.
Eric Mitchell: The oysters and raw crudo were absolutely amazing. Service was also amazing and try the bartender’s special, Cider Lowball.
5. Sushi Gen
8.8
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews
Pat Trovato: What a steal and SO good, sashimi lunch special!
Hannah GM: Trust the chefs at the bar. The toro and Japanese snapper are particularly awesome, but everything here is great. Prices aren't transparent and omakase can get expensive (but the fish is worth it!).
Danny Shin: Lunch special Sashimi is very good here! Very fresh! One suggestion is that you should ask the waiter for sushi rice. They will charge you one extra dollar for it but its worth it! Try this place!
6. Katsu-Ya
9.1
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Steph: Baked crab roll, spicy tuna on crispy rice, creamy rock shrimp and honey rolls! Be prepared to wait, even with a reservation.
Erin KF: Everything! Salmon special, red snapper, baked crab hand roll.
Ming Ming: Nigiri deluxe! Amazing California rolls!
8. Koi Restaurant
9.0
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews
Hajar: Amaaazing food👌🏼 Lobster salad,koi crispy rice with fillet mignon,lobster tacos, creamy shrimp tempura,baked crab roll,dragon roll, spicy shrimp tempura roll,black cod and lobster beet pasta.
Kelly Clarkson: The crab hand roll is to die for!
Sarah AlTamimi: All time fav,, just order anything u will love it
Natalie L: No reservations, trust them and get the pre fixe Trust Me or Nozawa dinner. Amazing combo of sashimi & hand rolls.
Caty Solone: I always get the "trust me" and am always blown away by the freshness and quality of the fish. Best sushi I have ever had, hands down.
S Lee: EVERYTHING IS GOOD. I get the Nozawa and add hand cut lobster roll and unagi. No reservations, go during non-peak times. Parking next door $3 w/validation.
11. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.9
246 N Canon Dr (btwn Dayton & Clifton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 205 tips and reviews
Jillian: Shrimp Cocktail, Chef's Cut Bone-in Ribeye, Chilean Sea Bass, Alaskan King Crab Black Truffle Gnocchi and Warm Vanilla Butter Cake are all MUSTS. $25 Corkage fee per bottle. $7 valet parking.
K K: One of the BEST meals I've ever had. Everything from countless apps like seared ahi tuna, to my filet with bone and truffle crab nocci on the side, and butter cake and ice cream was mouth watering.
shawn younai: Perfect Date = Porterhouse and your choice of a nice Cabernet Sauvignon that you bring your self for a corking fee of $20. They are also famous for their Mac and Cheese and Lobster mashed potatoes.
12. Nobu
8.9
903 N La Cienega Blvd (at Willoughby), West Hollywood, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Mariam Al-Khamis: Recommended to order: kobe beef tacos, salmon sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeño, black cod with miso, rock shrimp, spicy tuna roll, and for dessert bento box.
Beatriz Castillo: Fancy place with a very elegant decoration. The staff is really friendly. Try the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, the mushroom salad, and for dessert the pistachio souffle.
Steph Sloan: Albacore truffle, yellowtail jalapeño, superb uni, solid wine list. No wrong choices!
13. Cassia
9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Simple Foodie: Charcuterie Platter, Kaya Toast, Whole Grilled Sea Bass, Charcuterie Fried Rice, Chopped Escargot, Spicy Lamb is spicy.
Eater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Read more.
GQ Magazine: Cassia serves chilled-seafood towers brimming with items like oysters, snow-crab claws, raw scallops paired with peas and ham, and giant prawns marinated in chile, garlic, and Vietnamese hot sauce. Read more.
ams: I would normally think twice about getting seafood from a truck, but the shrimp tacos are fantastic. If you prefer, the veggie tacos are equally delicious
Thomas Brodahl: Best shrimp burrito and ceviche. Also the pulpo tostada is bomb.
Chris Cookson: This is an excellent food truck. Their shrimp burritos are a great deal, also if you decide to eat by the truck you'll get some carrots and radishes!
David Jargowsky: Ask Jazz to recommend dishes for you. My faves include crying tiger beef, crispy catfish salad, deep fried sea bass smothered in spicy sweet chili mango sauce, and coconut lotus soup.
Doris Neubauer: Salmon Eggplant curry and mussels are out of this world. Must order.
Ben K.: Incredible authentic Southern Thai food. Try the coco-mango salad, steamed mussels, softshell crab curry, crying tiger pork, and insanely spicy beef stir fry dish.