Dish ranking

Best seafood dishes in Los Angeles

35 seafood dishes from 21 restaurants, ranked by 692 community votes.

Seafood is the category where location matters most — the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.

In Los Angeles the community's current pick is Tiger Prawns at Cassia, with 55 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.

The ranking

  1. 1Tiger PrawnsCassia55 votes
  2. 2Smoked SalmonGjusta53 votes
  3. 3Black Cod MisoNobu Los Angeles45 votes
  4. 4Clam ChowderConnie & Ted's39 votes
  5. 5Black Cod MisoNobu Malibu37 votes
  6. 6Lobster TacosNobu Malibu33 votes
  7. 7Smoked Salmon PizzaSpago Beverly Hills28 votes
  8. 8CatfishGus's World Famous Fried Chicken28 votes
  9. 9Shrimp CocktailHorses25 votes
  10. 10Fish & ChipsConnie & Ted's25 votes
  11. 11Toro TunaSugarfish24 votes
  12. 12Blue CrabSugarfish23 votes
  13. 13Lobster RollConnie & Ted's23 votes
  14. 14OystersGrand Central Market22 votes
  15. 15Lobster Mashed PotatoesMastro's Steakhouse21 votes
  16. 16Shrimp TacoGuerrilla Tacos21 votes
  17. 17Grilled FishKismet19 votes
  18. 18Fried Fish CakeJitlada18 votes
  19. 19Catfish SaladJitlada18 votes
  20. 20Rock Shrimp TempuraNobu Los Angeles17 votes
  21. 21Ahi TunaMastro's Steakhouse17 votes
  22. 22Seasonal FishEveleigh16 votes
  23. 23Seasonal Fishn/naka13 votes
  24. 24Tuna TartareSpago Beverly Hills13 votes
  25. 25FishDudley Market11 votes
  26. 26King CrabMastro's Steakhouse10 votes
  27. 27OystersConnie & Ted's9 votes
  28. 28FishGjelina8 votes
  29. 29ShrimpSugarfish7 votes
  30. 30Dungeness CrabConnie & Ted's5 votes
  31. 31Live Hokkaido Scallop SashimiNIKU X | Premium Seafood & A5 Wagyu Steak BuffetDelicate, sweet Hokkaido scallops sliced thin and served raw with yuzu ponzu and a hint of shiso.3 votes
  32. 32Charred OctopusBestia3 votes
  33. 33LA Smoked Salmon BenedictJoyceLocally smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise with a hint of citrus on toasted English muffins.2 votes
  34. 34Truffle Butter King Crab LegsNIKU X | Premium Seafood & A5 Wagyu Steak BuffetSteamed King Crab legs basted with rich black truffle butter, accompanied by drawn butter and lemon.1 votes
  35. 35Santa Monica Fish TacosJoyceCrispy battered cod, fresh slaw, pico de gallo, and a zesty crema in warm corn tortillas.0 votes

How to order seafood dishes well

  • Ask what came in today; a good kitchen will happily tell you.
  • Whole fish is usually better value and better cooked than a portioned fillet.
  • Raw plates — oysters, ceviche, crudo — reveal freshness immediately.

Seafood dishes in Los Angeles: common questions

What are the best seafood dishes in Los Angeles?
Right now diners rank Tiger Prawns at Cassia first, with 55 votes. The full ranking above covers 35 seafood dishes across 21 Los Angeles restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
How is this Los Angeles ranking decided?
Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.