Santa Monica Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

1. Santa Monica Seafood

9.0
1000 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews

Brian T.Brian Toth: A one-stop-shop to prep for a great dinner. Best seafood selection, wines, flowers, condiments.

Big AlBig Al: Refreshing oysters, tasty clam chowder, top tier tuna melt

Ali F.Ali Fadil: Fresh quality fish market with a set of tables serving excellent and tasty signature dishes. Try to Tuna tartare and Cioppino.

The Ivy is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

2. The Ivy

9.0
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 312 tips and reviews

Kimberly F.Kimberly Fisher: Everything is great-I recommend the crab cakes,spaghetti or corn chowder.

Shushana V.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 W.AT Wawa: Lobster ravioli, chips & guac, black Cod with curry, fried zucchini, chopped salad, crab cakes. Cookies for dessert.

The Water Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

3. The Water Grill

8.9
544 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

Rachel E.Rachel Elnar: The Sunday clam bake is very nice, try it! Clean flavors, tasty and enjoyable.

Marco M.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.

dnlpcdnlpc: The seafood tower is a must try. Absolutely delectable. Great service. Highly recommended.

Sushi Gen is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

4. Sushi Gen

8.8
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 105 tips and reviews

Hannah G.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!).

Steph S.Steph Sloan: Sit at the bar and talk to your sushi chefs! Amaebi, uni, and snapper all day 👌🏼

Jurgis P.Jurgis P: Chef are great and fish is just unbelievable. Get a seat at the sushi bar.

Katsu-Ya is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

5. Katsu-Ya

9.1
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony C.: Small place but kicks ass! Nuff said! Seared spicy albacore tuna w/crispy onion is to die for.

Erin K.Erin KF: Everything! Salmon special, red snapper, baked crab hand roll.

Irina B.Irina Botea: The eel, octopus and seaweed salad are a must.

L&E Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

6. L&E Oyster Bar

8.7
1637 Silver Lake Blvd (Effie St.), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Silver Lake · 43 tips and reviews

SocialSoundSystemSocialSoundSystem: If they have it on the specials, try the pan fried oysters in the chili/tomato cream base. Delicious. The fresh sea urchin was also delicious (but pricey).

Jessica R.Jessica Rae: AW: oysters, smoked mussels with chorizo toast, ridiculously good clam chowder, this is still one of the best places in the city to order a glass of truly excellent rosé on a warm summer evening

nicole c.nicole collins: This might just be my new favorite brunch! German pancake and beet pickled salmon were amazing.

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

7. The Boiling Crab

9.0
10875 Kinross Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Westwood Village · 61 tips and reviews

ShaiMaShaiMa: Shrimp mix sauce mid spicy 👌🏽

Waleed 🇸🇦Waleed 🇸🇦: Great concept, be ready to enjoy the food and get messy. King Crab and Shrimp are great dishes

Marco T.Marco Testa: Seafood! I tried shrimp bag and fried catfish, delicious!

Koi Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

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

Christina A.Christina Anwar: Salmon carpaccio, yellowtail sashimi, rock shrimp handroll, sushi, albacore sashimi and shishito peppers.

MashaelMashael: Koi Crispy Rice(Truffle Avocado), Koi Chopped Salad and Lobster tacos 🌮👌🏻

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Koi has a great atmosphere and it’s always packed! You can sit in the bar/lounge area for drinks with friends, or chose from two different outside areas to have dinner as well. - Nikki

Sweetfin Poké is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

9. Sweetfin Poké

9.1
829 Broadway (at Lincoln Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Poke Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Lanzillo: Great poké with unique twists

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Very cool spot. Healthy fresh food, small size is a solid portion that is pretty filling. Tuna was delicious.

Lynne 🐰 Q.Lynne 🐰 Qu: Healthy salad with delicious fish. Get spicy yuzu salmon, kelp noodles are a bit crispy.

Mariscos Jalisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

10. Mariscos Jalisco

8.9
3040 E Olympic Blvd (at Dacotah St), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 46 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try the shrimp taco dorados which are fried, leaving the tortillas crisp-edged and wonderfully crunchy: Read more.

Daniel K.Daniel Kang: The fried shrimp tacos are smothered with good stuff and taste divine. Only $1.75 each so order at least 5 a person. Get a refreshing tostada to mix it up. People are super friendly.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: While the shrimp tacos get (and deserve) a lot of love, the humble ceviches, tart with lime, are worth checking out as well.

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

11. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

9.2
1345 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 180 tips and reviews

Natalie L.Natalie L: No reservations, trust them and get the pre fixe Trust Me or Nozawa dinner. Amazing combo of sashimi & hand rolls.

Caty S.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 L.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.

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

12. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.9
246 N Canon Dr (btwn Dayton & Clifton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 205 tips and reviews

Christina A.Christina Anwar: Seafood tower- dungeoness crab cocktail, lobster claws, king crab legs. Ahi tuna appetizer, albacore sashimi. Filet mignon, lobster mac n cheese, creamed spinach, garlic mash potatoes, green beans

Andy T.Andy Tao: Get the A5 Wagyu steak with truffle on top, creamed spinach and lobster mashed potato to share.

shawn y.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.

Nobu is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

13. Nobu

9.0
903 N La Cienega Blvd (at Willoughby), West Hollywood, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Mariam A.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 C.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 S.Steph Sloan: Albacore truffle, yellowtail jalapeño, superb uni, solid wine list. No wrong choices!

Cassia is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

14. Cassia

9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Simple F.Simple Foodie: Charcuterie Platter, Kaya Toast, Whole Grilled Sea Bass, Charcuterie Fried Rice, Chopped Escargot, Spicy Lamb is spicy.

GQ MagazineGQ 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.

Lynne 🐰 Q.Lynne 🐰 Qu: Chilled shrimp, laksa, koh loh mee are my favorites. Nostalgic Singapore food with the Kaya toast.

La Isla Bonita is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Los Angeles.

15. La Isla Bonita

8.9
400 Rose Ave (at 4th), Venice, CA
Food Truck · 36 tips and reviews

Cristina B.Cristina Behrens: Best ceviche I've had in LA. Go get it.

Thomas B.Thomas Brodahl: Best shrimp burrito and ceviche. Also the pulpo tostada is bomb.

Chris C.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!