The best seafood restaurants in Los Angeles in 2026 are Water Grill downtown and in Santa Monica, Holbox for Yucatán ceviche, Broad Street Oyster Co. in Malibu for lobster rolls, Coni'Seafood in Inglewood for Nayarit-style shrimp, and the Malibu Seafood and Neptune's Net shacks on PCH. Fishing with Dynamite in Manhattan Beach and Found Oyster in East Hollywood round out the list.
LA's seafood runs from white-tablecloth oyster bars to cash-friendly shacks on Pacific Coast Highway. A drive up PCH to Malibu for fish and chips with an ocean view is a classic LA day.
A classic seafood room with a big raw bar.
Water Grill serves a wide range of fresh fish, shellfish and oysters, with daily specials. The downtown original is a business-lunch favorite.
There is also a location in Santa Monica, across from the beach.
Good to know: Ask about the day's catch.
544 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Yucatán-style ceviches and aguachiles.
Holbox is Gilberto Cetina's acclaimed seafood counter, serving ceviches, aguachiles, tostadas and smoked kanpachi tacos.
It is casual and counter-service.
Good to know: Arrive early to beat the lunch rush.
3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Lobster rolls and oysters at the Malibu Country Mart.
Broad Street Oyster Co. serves lobster rolls, oysters and seafood platters from a casual spot in Malibu.
Its caviar-topped lobster roll became famous.
Good to know: Order the classic lobster roll, cold or warm.
23359 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Nayarit-style shrimp and smoked marlin.
Coni'Seafood is a family-run restaurant serving seafood from Nayarit, Mexico, known for its camarones aguachile and pescado zarandeado.
It is a favorite of LA food critics.
Good to know: Share a whole pescado zarandeado.
3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
A PCH fish shack with picnic tables over the ocean.
Malibu Seafood is a casual fish market and counter on Pacific Coast Highway with fish and chips, clam chowder and grilled fish, eaten at outdoor tables.
It is the classic stop on a Malibu drive.
Good to know: Bring your own wine or beer; it is BYO.
25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
A biker-and-surfer seafood shack on the far edge of Malibu.
Neptune's Net is a seafood shack on PCH near the Ventura County line, popular with motorcyclists and surfers. Fried shrimp, clams and steamed seafood are the specialties.
It has appeared in many films and TV shows.
Good to know: Weekends are packed with bikers; weekdays are quieter.
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
A small seafood bar with oysters and inventive plates.
Fishing with Dynamite is a small seafood restaurant in Manhattan Beach with oysters, crudo and shellfish dishes.
It is a favorite of the South Bay.
Good to know: Book ahead; the room is tiny.
1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Lobster and ocean views at the entrance to the pier.
The Lobster sits at the foot of the Santa Monica Pier, with big windows over the ocean and a menu of lobster and seafood.
It is a classic choice for a sunset dinner.
Good to know: Book a window table for sunset.
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
A small, lively oyster bar with a seafood menu.
Found Oyster is a tiny East Hollywood oyster bar serving oysters, lobster rolls, scallop tostadas and wine.
It is casual and fun.
Good to know: No reservations; put your name down and wait nearby.
4880 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Water Grill is the classic upscale pick. Holbox and Coni'Seafood are the most acclaimed for Mexican seafood.
Malibu Seafood and Neptune's Net on PCH, Broad Street Oyster Co. in Malibu and The Lobster at the Santa Monica Pier all have ocean views or are close to the water.
Water Grill, Found Oyster and Broad Street Oyster Co. all have strong raw bars.
Yes, as part of a PCH drive. It is a biker-and-surfer seafood shack at the far western edge of Malibu.
Broad Street Oyster Co. is famous for its lobster rolls, including a version with caviar.