This Southern California gem combines a vibrant fish market, an on-site sushi restaurant, and a cozy coffee bar, where aged fish meets delicious hand rolls.
"Setting up a laptop and getting work done inside a fish market sounds like a nightmare we wouldn’t wish upon even our worst enemies. But Joint Seafood, the coffee shop/fish market on Ventura, proves it can and should be done. The bright, clean space is quite large, and the fish and coffee areas are separated by a wall, so if you don’t feel like looking at giant tunas hanging on hooks while you answer work emails, you don’t have to. But when you do get hungry, there's a location of Uoichiba Handroll Bar (from the same owner) right next door." - Brant Cox
"Setting up a laptop and getting work done inside a fish market sounds like a nightmare we wouldn’t wish upon even our worst enemies. But Joint Eatery, the coffee shop/fish market on Ventura, proves it can and should be done. The bright, clean space is quite large, and the fish and coffee areas are separated by a wall, so if you don’t feel like looking at giant tunas hanging on hooks while you answer work emails, you don’t have to. But when you do get hungry, there's a small lineup of very good sandwiches—including one of the best tuna melts in town. " - brant cox
"Best known as a market for owner Liwei Liao’s coveted dry-aged fish, the Joint also serves hand roll bento boxes, chirashi, and more for fairly reasonable prices. (The market side includes options for fresh and smoked fish, if dry-aged fish isn’t on the agenda.) While there, make sure to check out the cafe as well for an espresso or some tea." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"Liwei Liao, the owner of Sherman Oaks fish market the Joint." - Jean Trinh
"Setting up a laptop and getting work done inside a fish market sounds like a nightmare we wouldn’t wish upon even our worst enemies. But Joint Eatery, the coffee shop/fish market on Ventura, proves it can - and should - be done. The bright, clean space is quite large, and the fish and coffee areas are separated by a wall, so if you don’t feel like looking at giant tunas hanging on hooks while you answer work emails, you don’t have to. But when you do get hungry, you’ll have some of the freshest seafood in The Valley a few yards away. The lobster roll and any of the smoked fish are must-orders." - brant cox, brett keating
