Los Angeles · 6 ranked picks
Holbox leads this shortlist.
Holbox occupies a counter stall inside Mercado La Paloma in South Central Los Angeles, and its reputation has grown steadily and without apparent effort into something that commands serious attention across the city's dining conversation.
BOA's Manhattan Beach outpost, open since October 2023, wants to be a steakhouse that doesn't feel like one — chic interiors, an open-air feel, craft cocktails, the kind of room built for a celebration that runs long.
Providence suits a night out in Hollywood when you want seafood that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Fishing With Dynamite is a seafood pick in Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Fisherman's Outlet is a sensible seafood call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Avra arrives in Beverly Hills as the West Coast debut of New York's Avra Madison, and the lineage shows in its ambitions.
The best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles are Holbox, BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach, Providence, and more.
The final six are Holbox, BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach, Providence, Fishing With Dynamite, Fisherman's Outlet, Avra Beverly Hills.
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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