Living by the ocean means we're privileged to an abundance of seafood delicacies, including the decadent oyster. Whether you like to load up on the horseradish or prefer a mignonette drizzle, we've rounded up 10 of the best spots for oysters in Los Angeles.
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With locations in DTLA and Santa Monica, Water Grill satisfies its customers’ oyster needs all over L.A. County. From oysters Rockefeller to oyster sushi to a classic oyster sampling platter, Water Grill has it all. Including both Eastern and Pacific oyster varieties, Water Grill takes pride in its sourcing, always prioritizing the freshest options to serve their customers.
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8171 Santa Monica Blvd 90046 / Website
Connie & Ted’s was created by two newlyweds with a deep love for fishing and seafood. Inspired by the delightful simplicity of seafood, Connie & Ted’s keeps things fresh and classic, serving their raw oysters with fresh horseradish and mignonette. This restaurant is a must-try for all oyster lovers looking to take in East Coast aesthetics and West Hollywood vibes.
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923 E 3rd St Suite 109 90013 / Website
With their refreshingly refined menu, Camphor in downtown is another great spot to enjoy oysters. The modern French bistro offers an oyster appetizer that embraces oysters’ natural flavors while adding a light sweet and salty flavor from their amaretto mignonette.
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101 Wilshire Blvd 90401 / Website
Located at Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows, Fig Restaurant provides rustic-meets-refined cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere just across the street from the ocean. For those who like a little kick with their oysters, check out Fig’s market oysters, which come with red wine-shallot mignonette habanero cocktail sauce, Fig’s housemade hot sauce and squeeze of lemon for a spicy twist.
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120 N Robertson Blvd 90048 / Website
Known for their filet mignon and wagyu cheeseburger, The Henry in West Hollywood also offers delicious West Coast oysters. With your choice of remoulade, jalapeño mignonette or cocktail sauce, these oysters do not disappoint. If you’re a total seafood lover, we recommend the seafood platter so you can enjoy shrimp, oysters, king crab and ceviche. Plus, it comes with all of the sauces.
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119 Culver Blvd 90293 / Website
Operated by “Top Chef” winner Brooke Williamson, Playa Provisions is a unique mega restaurant made up of four smaller restaurants: King Beach, Dockside, Grain and Small Batch. Celebrating seasonal California coastal ingredients and cuisine, Dockside offers fresh seafood straight from the ocean in a beachside environment. With a variety of oyster selections imported from New Zealand, Virginia and New York, Dockside has everything you need for an evening of fine dining.
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777 S Alameda St #154 90021 / Website
Found in the Row DTLA, Rappahannock Oyster Bar is a prime spot to sit back, relax and feast on some oysters. With an open kitchen set up, guests can sit at the bar and gaze into the kitchen while their meals are being prepared before their own eyes. Enjoy fresh oysters overnighted from Chesapeake Bay and other oyster-inspired dishes like fried oyster tacos and oyster chowder.
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1819 Ocean Ave 90401 / Website
Offering poolside eats, an indoor dining room, a lounge, cabana service and a wrap-around bar, The Sugar Palm at the Viceroy Santa Monica has a space for every mood. Available on both their sunrise and sunset menus, the Oysters of the Day features a half dozen fresh oysters served with green apple mignonette, yuzu curd and citrus for a vibrant yet simple combination of flavors.
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1637 Silver Lake Blvd 90026 / Website
This Silverlake favorite, L&E Oyster Bar, offers high quality oyster selections based on the daily shipments they receive from renowned oyster farms. At L&E, quality takes priority so you always know the oysters you get there are the very best of the day. Stop by between 5p.m. and 7p.m. Monday-Thursday for L&E’s happy hour where you can sample their extensive wine and brewery selections along with your oysters.
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1355 Ocean Ave 90401 / Website
Blue Plate Oysterette has an appreciation for both the simplicity of oysters and for the excitement of some creative flare. Importing their oysters from Washington, Maryland and Maine, Blue Plate Oysterette offers classic oysters served with housemade sauces and unique dishes like the pineapple mezcal oyster shooter: raw oyster topped with tomato ginger salsa, cilantro and pineapple-infused Mezcal. This East Coast-inspired restaurant will not disappoint if you’re looking for quality oysters.
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