Dish ranking
Best seafood dishes in Los Angeles
40 seafood dishes from 25 restaurants, ranked by 698 recorded votes.
Seafood is the category where location matters most, the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.
In Los Angeles the highest recorded total belongs to 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.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Tiger PrawnsCassia55 votes
- 2Smoked SalmonGjusta53 votes
- 3Black Cod MisoNobu Los Angeles45 votes
- 4Clam ChowderConnie & Ted's39 votes
- 5Black Cod MisoNobu Malibu37 votes
- 6Lobster TacosNobu Malibu33 votes
- 7CatfishGus's World Famous Fried Chicken28 votes
- 8Smoked Salmon PizzaSpago Beverly Hills28 votes
- 9Fish & ChipsConnie & Ted's25 votes
- 10Shrimp CocktailHorses25 votes
- 11Toro TunaSugarfish24 votes
- 12Blue CrabSugarfish23 votes
- 13Lobster RollConnie & Ted's23 votes
- 14OystersGrand Central Market22 votes
- 15Lobster Mashed PotatoesMastro's Steakhouse21 votes
- 16Shrimp TacoGuerrilla Tacos21 votes
- 17Grilled FishKismet19 votes
- 18Catfish SaladJitlada18 votes
- 19Fried Fish CakeJitlada18 votes
- 20Ahi TunaMastro's Steakhouse17 votes
- 21Rock Shrimp TempuraNobu Los Angeles17 votes
- 22Seasonal FishEveleigh16 votes
- 23Seasonal Fishn/naka13 votes
- 24Tuna TartareSpago Beverly Hills13 votes
- 25FishDudley Market11 votes
- 26King CrabMastro's Steakhouse10 votes
- 27OystersConnie & Ted's9 votes
- 28FishGjelina8 votes
- 29ShrimpSugarfish7 votes
- 30Dungeness CrabConnie & Ted's5 votes
- 31Charred OctopusBestia3 votes
- 32Live 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
- 33LA Smoked Salmon BenedictJoyceLocally smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise with a hint of citrus on toasted English muffins.2 votes
- 34Agnolotti with Roasted Corn and Maine LobsterOrsa & WinstonHand-crafted agnolotti pasta filled with sweet roasted corn, accompanied by succulent Maine lobster in a light, flavorful broth.1 votes
- 35Bengali Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)CamphorA traditional Bengali fish curry with mustard oil, panch phoron, and a light, flavorful gravy.1 votes
- 36Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb ButterWater GrillThick-cut, sustainably sourced swordfish steak, grilled to perfection and finished with a vibrant lemon-herb butter. Served with asparagus.1 votes
- 37Lobster Mac & CheeseNick + Stef's SteakhouseTender lobster meat tossed with cavatappi pasta in a rich, creamy gruyere and cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a toasted panko crust.1 votes
- 38Oyster SamplerWater GrillA curated selection of the freshest oysters from the Pacific and Atlantic, served with mignonette and cocktail sauce.1 votes
- 39Pan-Seared Chilean Sea BassNick + Stef's SteakhouseFlaky Chilean sea bass, pan-seared to perfection and served with a lemon-herb beurre blanc and asparagus.1 votes
- 40Santa Barbara Prawns with Saffron and Calabrian ChiliOrsa & WinstonLocally sourced Santa Barbara prawns are expertly prepared with aromatic saffron and a hint of Calabrian chili for a delightful kick.1 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?
- The highest recorded total is for Tiger Prawns at Cassia first, with 55 votes. The full ranking above covers 40 seafood dishes across 25 Los Angeles restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Los Angeles ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.