Best Brunch Seafood Restaurants in Los Angeles
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Beachfront American dining with all-day service and a large patio.
Notable Picks
8.4
Located inside Jamaica Bay Inn on Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar serves coastal American fare from brunch through dinner with an emphasis on seafood and classic comfort dishes. The broad menu and beachfront patio make it a versatile choice for everything from pancakes with kids to sunset cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cake Benny, Beachside Burger, Fried Chicken & French Toast
What Makes it Special: Beachfront American dining with all-day service and a large patio.
#2
Little Fish
8.4
Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle's former pop-up earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for their beer-battered striped bass sandwich and Nordic-influenced seafood breakfast dishes served from a walkup window adjacent to DADA Market. The breakfast menu featuring fish congee and smoked whitefish tartines runs until 11am Wednesday through Sunday.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Fish Sandwich, Fish and Mushroom Congee, Smoked Whitefish Tartine
What Makes it Special: Michelin Bib Gourmand for inventive seafood breakfast and legendary fried fish sandwich
8.2
Inspired by East Hampton lobster bakes and Montauk roadside eateries, this casual beachy spot serves overflowing Connecticut and Maine-style lobster rolls with stellar oyster selections. The outdoor patio offers ocean views while maintaining a laid-back vibe that attracts both surfers and studio executives.
Must-Try Dishes:
Connecticut Lobster Roll, Steamers in Broth, Daily Oyster Selection
What Makes it Special: Authentic East Coast seafood shack experience on the West Coast
8.2
SALT Restaurant & Bar, opened in 2015 inside the Marina del Rey Hotel, focuses on California seasonal cooking with an American bent, from chowder to braised short ribs. Diners come for polished plates, cocktails, and one of the better waterfront dining rooms on the harbor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Marina Clam Chowder, Shrimp & Grits, Braised Short Rib
What Makes it Special: Hotel waterfront restaurant marrying seasonal California dishes with marina views.
Worthy Picks
A Virginia oyster farming family brings their Chesapeake Bay bivalves to a converted industrial space in ROW DTLA, with raw bar offerings outshining the cooked menu. Lunch draws the savvier crowds—simpler menu, better value on po'boys and lobster rolls—while dinner works best if you stick to seafood towers and skip the overreaching entrées. The patio under the tree runs loud and social, which suits the casual oyster bar format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Ceviche, Scallops
What Makes it Special: Virginia-based oyster farm bringing East Coast bivalves and sustainable seafood to a converted industrial space in ROW DTLA