Best Seafood in Los Angeles (2025)

Chef Michael Cimarusti’s serene temple to sustainable seafood is LA’s benchmark for fine dining. Awarded three Michelin stars in 2025 and a Michelin Green Star, it pairs pristine, wild American catch with meticulous service and a sense of occasion. Featured by the Michelin Guide and praised by the Los Angeles Times.

Inside Mercado La Paloma, Gilberto Cetina channels coastal Mexico with vivid aguachiles, live uni, and mesquite-grilled specialties on heirloom-corn tortillas. Michelin-starred since 2024 and named Restaurant of the Year by the Los Angeles Times, it’s a joyous snapshot of LA’s mariscos culture.

A tiny East Hollywood raw bar with outsized energy: scallop tostadas, oyster towers, chowder, and a killer wine list. Celebrated by the Financial Times and The Infatuation, it channels a New England shack through a distinctly LA lens—walk in and soak up the buzz.

An independent ode to New England seafood from the Providence team: three styles of chowder, stuffies, daily oysters, fried clams, and lobster rolls. A decade in, critics still applaud its steady excellence and neighborhood spirit, with strong nods from The Infatuation and local press.

A waterfront throwback to glitzy American seafood—think clams casino, trout amandine, and shrimp Louie—crafted by Josiah Citrin with Hans and Patti Röckenwagner. Lauded by local critics for reviving mid‑century charm with modern finesse, and a prime sunset perch over the marina.

Koreatown’s signature shellfish barbecue: charcoal-grilled clams, abalone, shrimp, and even hagfish, with banchan and noodle soup to finish. Time Out highlights it among LA’s best, and Eater’s K‑Town series showcased its exuberant jogaegui feast.

On the Redondo Beach Pier since the 1950s, this sprawling market cooks your pick to order—oysters, uni, live crab, chowder, and clam bakes—served at communal tables with sea air. Regularly cited by Eater LA as a quintessential South Bay seafood experience.

Family‑owned since 1948, this beloved market and Galley Deli serves grilled plates, poke, and chowder alongside an excellent retail counter. A stalwart of the San Gabriel foothills, it’s praised by locals for freshness, value, and hospitality.

Silver Lake’s neighborhood oyster destination since 2012—an upstairs raw bar with a sharp wine and cocktail list, discounted bivalves at happy hour, and seasonal plates. Frequently recommended by The Infatuation and local critics for quality and vibe.

Liwei Liao’s pioneering seafood butcher and cafe popularized dry‑aged fish in LA; expect outstanding handrolls, chirashi, and aged cuts with deep flavor. Profiled extensively by the Los Angeles Times and noted for influencing top kitchens across the city.

Echo Park’s daytime fish counter turns out a cult‑favorite fried fish sandwich, smoked whitefish tartines, and comforting congee. Recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025 and highlighted by the Los Angeles Times for community‑minded work and bright flavors.

Raul Ortega’s Boyle Heights truck is synonymous with LA’s crispy shrimp taco—golden, avocado‑topped, and splashy with salsa roja. A constant on best‑of lists and featured by Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out, it anchors the city’s mariscos tradition.