15 Los Angeles seafood restaurants for fresh fish, oysters, and ocean-forward menus.
The best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles are The Kettle, 1212 Santa Monica, The Boiling Crab, and more. Start with The Kettle if you want the strongest overall first pick.
The best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles range from raw bars and oyster counters to full seafood tasting menus. These picks are sorted by rating and reviewed by TastyPals editors. Picks span Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica and Burbank.
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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