Fish tacos
Baja-style or grilled — beach counters and mariscos trucks.
Best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles
1,005 restaurants in Los Angeles
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Three places to start in Los Angeles
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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Worth knowing in Los Angeles
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant
4.2★ · 20,378
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Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
4.6★ · 5,436
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Perch
4.4★ · 7,377
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
4.3★ · 8,454
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Yama-to Valle
4.6★ · 4,383
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Kampai 401
4.8★ · 2,867
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Mariscos 4 Vientos
4.5★ · 4,729
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Lawry's The Prime Rib
4.5★ · 4,659
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Top-rated picks in Los Angeles
Highly rated seafood restaurants in Los Angeles, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsLos Angeles fish tacos, oysters, and the coastLos Angeles fish restaurants cover Santa Monica grills, Venice mariscos, and oyster bars downtown that name the farm. Koreatown runs late. A “catch of the day” with no species is a guess. Use this list to separate a market counter from a terrace that is only selling the sunset.Read the full guide
Los Angeles fish restaurants cover Santa Monica grills, Venice mariscos, and oyster bars downtown that name the farm. Koreatown runs late. A “catch of the day” with no species is a guess. Use this list to separate a market counter from a terrace that is only selling the sunset.
This Los Angeles guide compares 1005 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.
Los Angeles seafood spans fish-market counters, coastal grill rooms, Mexican mariscos, and chef-driven oyster bars from Santa Monica to Downtown and the Valley.
Shortlist by neighbourhood mood on this directory — beach logistics, Koreatown / DTLA energy, and market-linked rooms each answer different search intents.
Travellers searching “best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles” should ask for the species and origin, not just “catch of the day” marketing copy.
What to order
Pacific California catch
Market tacos, crudo, and named oysters — LA spreads seafood from Santa Monica to Koreatown.
California crudo
Citrus and olive oil on market catch — chef counters.
Named oysters
West coast farms — raw bars in Venice and DTLA.
Whole grilled local fish
Ask the species — Pacific sustainability matters.
Local species & catches
YellowtailHalibutSea urchinSpot prawnsSardines
Dining tips
- Order first
- Market fish tacos, California catch crudo, oysters from named farms, and whole grilled local fish.
- Best areas
- Santa Monica and Venice for coast logistics; DTLA for chef counters; Koreatown for late-night seafood.
- Skip
- Generic “catch of the day” without species name on tourist-heavy strips.
Where to eat seafood in Los Angeles
Santa Monica
53 placesBeach tacos, pier energy, and Pacific sunset grills.
Venice
23 placesChef counters, crudo, and casual mariscos.
Downtown
3 placesOyster bars and fine-dining seafood in the core.
Hollywood
46 placesMixed tourist strip — filter hard for seafood-led kitchens.
Map of seafood restaurants in Los Angeles
Explore listed fish restaurants across Los Angeles, United States.
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FAQ — Los Angeles
What should I order for seafood in Los Angeles?+
Ask for the species and origin. Strong formats include oyster bars, fish-market counters, coastal grills, and Mexican mariscos — shortlist by neighbourhood on this directory.
What are the best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles?+
Los Angeles currently lists 1005 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Los Angeles?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Los Angeles, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in Los Angeles?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.