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 9 of 29 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Wally's Santa Monica
Upscale DiningAn opulent cheese, wine, and gourmet dining destination with stellar seafood options.
214 Wilshire Blvd · Downtown
Broad Street Oyster Company
Seafood StandThe famous Malibu pop-up bringing its decadent, over-the-top lobster rolls to DTLA.
317 S Broadway · Downtown
The Whaler Santa Monica
Beach BarA historic, multi-level beach bar offering fantastic sunset views and coastal pub fare.
101 Broadway · Downtown
Goldfish Seafood Market
Fish MarketA wholesale and retail seafood market supplying incredibly fresh catches downtown.
744 Kohler St · Downtown
Ocean Jewels
Fish MarketA reliable wholesale market offering a wide array of fresh and frozen ocean products.
556 Towne Ave · Downtown
Smackem' Cajun Seafood
Cajun BoilDowntown's go-to spot for incredibly flavorful, buttery seafood boils and fried baskets.
659 Flower St · Downtown
Harbor House
DTLA DiningA downtown fixture offering a diverse menu with excellent seafood options.
1000 Wilshire Blvd · Downtown
Ivy at the Shore
Upscale AmericanA glamorous, tropically-themed sister restaurant to the famous Ivy, serving upscale Californian fare.
1535 Ocean Ave · Downtown
Pacific Fresh Fish Co
Fish MarketA long-standing downtown market offering a massive selection of fresh, whole fish and shellfish.
700 E 6th St · 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.
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
1212 Santa Monica, NIKU X, and Lobster & Beer are considered some of the best seafood restaurants in Downtown based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find seafood near you in Downtown. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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