Best Seafood in Santa Monica Pier (2026)
3 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Seafood in Santa Monica Pier
Showing 3 of 3 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
The Albright
Pier DiningThe longest-running restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier, offering classic coastal bites.
258 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Family SeafoodThe iconic Forrest Gump-themed chain offering a massive, family-friendly shrimp menu.
301 Santa Monica Pier Building 9 · Santa Monica Pier
Seaside on the Pier
Pier DiningA multi-level venue offering classic seaside eats, a rooftop bar, and sweeping ocean views.
250 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier
About Santa Monica Pier Seafood
Local seafood energy in Santa Monica Pier shows up as fried platters on some corners and coastal classics on others—classic Los Angeles overlap. Compare listings here, then keep Pico-Union and Palms in mind if you like to hop neighborhoods for your next seafood meal.
Every seafood listing we show for Santa Monica Pier 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.
Right now this page lists 3 standout seafood picks in Santa Monica Pier, including styles such as raw bar favorites, grilled whole fish, fried platters, coastal classics, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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 Albright, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and Seaside on the Pier are considered some of the best seafood restaurants in Santa Monica Pier 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 Santa Monica Pier. 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.