Blue Plate Oysterette is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

1. Blue Plate Oysterette

8.9
1355 Ocean Ave (btwn Santa Monica Blvd & Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 149 tips and reviews

Lorraine S.Lorraine S: Best fish house ever! Make sure u get the fresh selection of oysters & the homemade keylime pie is to die for

Andrew L.Andrew Layman: Oysters are amazing. Lots of options. Good view of the water. Rosé was great. Good place to grab lunch or a quick oyster sesh.

Alex S.Alex Still: Great seafood spot right on the main drag in Santa Monica, the local oysters are super fresh and delicious and they have oyster happy hour every day!

Berri's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

2. Berri's Cafe

8.8
8412 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 149 tips and reviews

Fyd A.Fyd A: Lovely atmosphere. You'll love the the lobster pizza, calamari and the pasta

NouraNoura: Lobster pizza is the best pizza ive ever tasted!!! And the large size has 12 pieces its too large, also i like the spicy shrimps 👌🏽😋

..: The dictation is amazing. And there pink Sauce pasta and lobster pizza 👌🏻

Connie and Ted's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

3. Connie and Ted's Seafood

8.6
8171 Santa Monica Blvd (at Havenhurst Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin B: loved josephine's clam cakes & the asparagus au gratin (the sauce is amazing) the portion is bit small. The shellfish marinara is great too (all mussels portion). overall good seafood for la la land.

John C.John Cohen: First coarse Oysters, served chilled and delicious. Second Course. Lobster Roll Hot with Fry's Third Dish. Seafood Pot mixture of Steamers. Mussels, Lobster, Potatoes. Desert: Indian Pudding.

Jennifer M.Jennifer Maas: The lobster roll, warm with butter, is the best I've had on the West Coast. The Blondie for dessert. Oysters always. Clam chowder perfect.

The Ivy is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

4. The Ivy

9.0
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 313 tips and reviews

Kimberly F.Kimberly Fisher: Everything is great-I recommend the crab cakes,spaghetti or corn chowder.

Shushana V.Shushana Vignier: Bring a good appetite and keep your phone nearby as there always stars passing by or dining. The sea bass and lobster claw (appetizer) was delicious. The decor is very quaint and French inspired.

AT W.AT Wawa: Lobster ravioli, chips & guac, black Cod with curry, fried zucchini, chopped salad, crab cakes. Cookies for dessert.

Santa Monica Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

5. Santa Monica Seafood

9.1
1000 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Santa Monica · 101 tips and reviews

Carie H.Carie Hsueh: Get the Kumamoto oysters. They are awesome! Also the mussels and clam chowder was fantastic!

Big AlBig Al: Refreshing oysters, tasty clam chowder, top tier tuna melt

Carlos R.Carlos Ramirez: This place has a great oyster bar and small dining area too. The tuna melt on the menu is amazing! On top of that, they sell fresh seafood by the pound. Read more.

L&E Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

6. L&E Oyster Bar

8.7
1637 Silver Lake Blvd (Effie St.), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Silver Lake · 43 tips and reviews

JenJen: Really, really fresh and wonderful oysters here- get the chef's daily dozen. Smoked trout salad also made my night.

John S.John Schwartz: The mussels are not to be missed, a delicious smoky oil and perfect chorizo. The service was also transcendent--anticipating everything. This place should make Silverlake proud. Do not miss.

Jessica R.Jessica Rae: AW: oysters, smoked mussels with chorizo toast, ridiculously good clam chowder, this is still one of the best places in the city to order a glass of truly excellent rosé on a warm summer evening

Crustacean is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

7. Crustacean

8.6
468 N Bedford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

Fred J.Fred Joyal: The crab with a side of garlic noodles is one of my top ten perfect meals, that is, once you add a side of spinach for some greens.

Erika B.Erika B: Crab & Garlic Noodles are a MUST!!!!!!

Food LoverFood Lover: This place can be a bit stuffy but once you're seated the food is amazing. All the shellfish comes in a delicious butter-garlic sauce that you'll be craving for weeks.

The Water Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

8. The Water Grill

9.0
544 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 68 tips and reviews

Rachel E.Rachel Elnar: The Sunday clam bake is very nice, try it! Clean flavors, tasty and enjoyable.

Mark S.Mark Strong: Fantastic Oysters and crab. Order a dozen raw and let them pick the varieties you get. It is a great experience to try all the different flavors that come come out of an oyster shell.

Lynda A.Lynda Allen: Crab cakes are phenomenal and the mussels also! Even the sauce that is from the mussels is worth eating with their bread soggy with the sauce which is sooo good ! Always a delight.

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

9. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.9
246 N Canon Dr (btwn Dayton & Clifton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 205 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura Watson: Try the lobster mash with a medium rare petit filet- you can't go wrong here. Also the butter cake (sounds boring but...oh my!!!) I've never tried anything so sweet :)

JillianJillian: Shrimp Cocktail, Chef's Cut Bone-in Ribeye, Chilean Sea Bass, Alaskan King Crab Black Truffle Gnocchi and Warm Vanilla Butter Cake are all MUSTS. $25 Corkage fee per bottle. $7 valet parking.

Stephanie M.Stephanie Montero: Just had the Double Cut Pork Chop..it was a nice thick cut, and incredibly juicy and flavorful! The lobster mashed potatoes are worth every penny..creamy goodness with huge chunks of lobster.

Water Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

10. Water Grill

8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: The pièce de résistance: The King shellfish platter ($150), baited with oysters, scallops, clams, periwinkles, shrimp, mussels, lobster, crab and urchin. Read more.

Skywriter11Skywriter11: Varied menu & best tasting seafood I’ve had! Hands down, expertly prepared. Make reservations because they are packed! And worth it. Oh and don’t be afraid to ask questions, they know their menu!

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.

Izaka-ya by Katsuya is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

11. Izaka-ya by Katsuya

8.5
8420 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 126 tips and reviews

Adam W.Adam Wohl: order the crispy rice and spicy tuna, the sesame tuna, the baked crab hand roll, and the Japanese pumpkin.

NavinNavin: Do the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the albacore with fried onions, and the baked crab rolls. Then go across the street and have banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery for dessert!

Andrew G.Andrew Galdi: Robert roll, izakaya roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, creamy popcorn shrimp, albacore crispy onion, miso soup, and of course the best: hand baked crab roll (they put more rice and less crab if cut)

Katsu-Ya is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

12. Katsu-Ya

9.0
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Food blogger Joann of Daily Cup of Jo recommends Katsu-Ya for “Savor the rock shrimp tempura, crispy rice with spicy tuna, baked crab rolls, and seared spicy albacore with crispy onions.”

StephSteph: Baked crab roll, spicy tuna on crispy rice, creamy rock shrimp and honey rolls! Be prepared to wait, even with a reservation.

Amanda G.Amanda Gagnon: The spicy tuna on crispy rice and baked crab rolls were my favorite. Plenty of good here.

Crossroads Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

13. Crossroads Kitchen

8.9
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews

Brandie F.Brandie Feuer: I'm not vegan, but the food was AMAZING. Lots of gluten free options. Crab Cakes, cheese plate, flat bread & Panna Cotta are musts. Cocktails were delicious.

Basak A.Basak A: Came w/ my vegan sis (I'm not). Both loved it. Crab cakes & flatbreads were amazing. Oysters were also great. Not as enamored by the cheese plate or panna cotta, but would highly recommend regardless.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Get the artichoke oysters - an artichoke leaf serves as “oyster shell,” with artichoke puree, crispy oyster mushroom, yellow tomato Béarnaise and kelp caviar.

Blue Plate Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

14. Blue Plate Taco

8.3
1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Duerr: Lobster taco, margaritas, chips with guacamole are excellent!

Jeremy T.Jeremy Taylor: Short rib tacos are excellent... I'm eager to try the LOBSTER tacos too!

Tony S.Tony Sou: Lobster tacos and the baha fish taco are the best here. #splurge

Jitlada Thai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Los Angeles.

15. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

8.8
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 130 tips and reviews

MyLastBiteMyLastBite: I go weekly. Dinner is usually swamped, so try lunch! 11AM Tues – Sun. Favorites are Green Mussel Curry, Morning Glory Salad, Crying Tiger Beef, Green Curry w/ Duck Egg Fish Ball & Jazz's COFFEE! Read more.

Doris N.Doris Neubauer: Salmon Eggplant curry and mussels are out of this world. Must order.

RTWgirl A.RTWgirl Arnette: Get the mussels