Best Seafood in Downtown (2026)
29 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Seafood in Downtown
Showing 10 of 29 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Pacific Catch
Sustainable CatchA West Coast fish house dedicated to sustainable sourcing and vibrant Pacific Rim flavors.
120 Wilshire Blvd · Downtown
The Backyard
Coastal EatsA relaxed, poolside dining experience offering fresh, California coastal cuisine.
1657 Ocean Ave · Downtown
BOA Steakhouse
Upscale SteakhouseA sleek, modern steakhouse offering prime dry-aged beef and exquisite seafood by the sea.
101 Santa Monica Blvd · Downtown
The Surfing Fox
Coastal MexicanAn open-air, stylish spot serving up coastal Mexican bites and fresh raw bar items.
120 Colorado Ave · Downtown
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
Beach BarA classic, laid-back beachside dive famous for cold beer and solid pub grub.
1615 Ocean Front Walk · Downtown
Joyce
Southern SeafoodA stylish downtown spot blending Southern soul food with fresh coastal ingredients.
770 S Grand Ave A · Downtown
Luke's Lobster
East Coast BitesThe famous East Coast export providing traceable, sustainable, and buttery lobster rolls.
200 Santa Monica Blvd · Downtown
The Lobster
Classic PierAn iconic, historic restaurant sitting at the top of the pier with sweeping ocean views.
1602 Ocean Ave · Downtown
Chez Jay
Historic DiveA legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive bar serving surprisingly excellent surf and turf.
1657 Ocean Ave · Downtown
The Oyster Gourmet
Raw BarA beautifully designed, eco-friendly oyster kiosk right inside Grand Central Market.
317 S Broadway · Downtown
About Downtown Seafood
Los Angeles is one of the country's great food metros, and Downtown's seafood scene mirrors that breadth, from fried platters to coastal classics. Whether you're hunting the best seafood in Downtown, a fast seafood meal toward Venice, or a relaxed table in Arlington Heights, you still have real choice without leaving the area.
Every seafood listing we show for Downtown uses that same methodology—live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and related platforms folded into one score—aligned with how we evaluate seafood across Los Angeles, just narrowed to this neighborhood.
These 29 Downtown seafood entries emphasize raw bar favorites, grilled whole fish, fried platters, coastal classics, and more, prioritized by the latest blended signals—not editorial payola. Check back after major review bursts and you'll notice the rankings breathing with the city.
More in Downtown
Best Burgers in Downtown
Eco-conscious chain serving 100% grass-fed beef burgers.
East Coast favorite bringing ShackBurgers and crinkle-cut fries to the West Coast.
Best Sushi in Downtown
Quirky, plant-filled cafe serving healthy Japanese comfort food.
Fast, reliable counter-service sushi for the downtown lunch crowd.
Best Coffee in Downtown
Handcrafted, customized pour-over blends made to order.
A downtown refuge famous for perfectly spiced, authentic chai.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top seafood spots in Downtown are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Downtown is part of Los Angeles's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on seafood specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.