Best places: Oyster bar restaurants in Los Angeles County

Since 1977, diners have been coming to this nautical-themed eatery for fresh fish & shellfish.

Oyster-focused seafood cafe with classic & creative eats served amid wainscoting & lobster buoys.

Contemporary waterside seafood eatery serving local oysters and clams, plus craft cocktails.

Seafood-heavy brunches & happy hours are popular at this fish restaurant with a sports bar vibe.

No-frills Mexican food truck offering cold seafood dishes, shucked oysters, cocktails & more.

No-frills spot offering a wide variety of fresh fish alongside an adjacent cafe & oyster bar.

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Hip, casual seafood restaurant known for its raw-bar menu, chowder & long beer list.

Chic, contemporary restaurant with a patio & creative seafood dishes, including sushi & ceviche.

Global small plates & craft cocktails served in a cozy spot with a curved brick ceiling.

Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.

Upscale bar/eatery with water views preparing premium steak & seafood classics in open-view kitchen.

Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.

Posh venue with an old-school vibe for oysters, seafood & small bites plus wine & classic cocktails.

👍👍 The food never disappoints. It's one of the few places my husband loves the gumbo since they use okra in it. The clam chowder bowl is amazing and I've always enjoyed their drink of the month. So far enjoyed Mother of Dragons which I was was there always and this one was the watermelon sugar high. Su...

Upscale-casual eatery for simply prepared seafood & a wide-ranging raw bar with views of the water.

Stylish spot for bivalves, lobster rolls & wines with bar or counter seating only.

Modern, New England style seafood & raw bar with California flavors.

👍 I am glad that they are still doing well and even expanded the menu during Covid. I can tell from the menu, they have more fresh goodies to enjoy! We had two rounds of oysters (omg so fresh so good), raw bay scallops (surprisingly good), raw clams (bit fishy), hamachi was to die for, and lobster po...

An indoor-outdoor wine bar with rotating dinner options ranging from pasta to Indian-inspired fare.