This seafood restaurant is part of a seafood market, with a cozy dining area that includes a few…read moretables and plenty of seats along the oyster bar. It was my first time here, and I'm so glad I discovered this place! The seafood was incredibly fresh, and we honestly enjoyed every dish we ordered. The highlight for me was definitely the oysters -- they were so good that I had to order a second round . Another standout was the steamed mussels in white wine and garlic sauce. The mussels were huge, juicy, and packed with flavor. I was also very impressed by the miso black cod. It came with mushrooms in a rich miso sauce that paired perfectly with rice. Everything tasted comforting and well-balanced. Our server was also very thoughtful and friendly. He split the clam chowder into four smaller portions for our group, which made it much easier to share. One thing to note: the seafood market opens early, but the restaurant itself opens at 11 AM. And if you end up loving the fish from your meal, you can actually buy the same fresh marinated fish directly from the market to take home. Such a cool concept!

I really wanted to like this place and give it 5 stars as I love really fresh seafood and was…read morelooking forward to stopping here after driving down from Solvang. After this first experience, this place is about a solid three stars for me. I may come back again if in Santa Monica... I am still a bit under the weather and drove here because I wanted some kind of seafood soup. They offer three different kinds of soups which I appreciated! There is NE clam chowder, Manhattan clam chowder and a fish chowder. Since I dont always see fish chowder on the menu, I ordered a small bowl. I wanted a larger bowl and a place to sit down and eat it but the place was packed for lunch and I didnt feel like grabbing a spot at their bar as I needed to get back on the road, so just went with the small (and I am glad I did - read on to see why). They have a funny system here because you only order their menu items from a cashier in the back, but then take a number if you want fresh seafood. I wanted to try their Hawaiian style poke and cashier had me go and grab a number. I grabbed a number and it wasn't busy so I was served immediately. For a 1/4 lb of Hawaiian poke, it was about $9.50. Whats also strange is that I grabbed my soup (did not pay for it in the back), and my Hawaiian poke and then paid up front. Everything came close to $20. I sat in my car, (which thank goodness, this seafood market has its own parking lot, so that was greatly appreciated), and dug into my soup. Unfortunately, the soup was pretty bland and needed a bit more salt. But, I will say that the ingredients used in the fish chowder were all very fresh, and fish wasnt overcooked, but it needed to be seasoned more. Hawaiian poke was great, excellent taste. Overall, a so so experience, I would have liked better scenery to eat my food being I was very close to the beach and wished I had a more seasoned fish chowder. I could be convinced to come back and give it a second try, but I think I might prefer to visit Malibu Seafood which isnt too far from here and has great ocean views.

So long day looking for a good seafood dinner. Excellent meal across the board…read more Joe was our server and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Nice guy, relatable, attentive and he provided excellent suggestions and input. Restaurant itself is in a good location and we ate outside against the sidewalk/road. Neither the auto or pedestrian traffic were an annoyance in the least. Nice park across the road. We started with the Trojan sushi roll. Very fresh and tasty. Wife and I split the sea scallops (with cauliflower puree and florets) and the black cod. I loved the cod while she loved the scallops. No room for desert. Both entrees had lots of taste, were cooked perfectly, and simply looked superb. Very glad we trusted Yelp reviews.

My favorite place in Santa Monica....give me all the seafood…read more... Came here for lunch, and sat in the bar, which was cozy. Started with oysters, bread, and the clams and chorizo. All so flavorful. Clam broth was stupid (in the best way), especially with their amazing bread and the salty butter it comes with. I then got the clam chowder, which needed a hit of spice, but had super fresh clams. Boyfriend got the grilled pink sea bream, which was perfectly done. Service was amazing. Will 100000% be back.

When in doubt you cant go wrong with Fish & Chips…read more My order was fast and came out hot!!! the fish was moist and flaky yummy crisp batter id like more old bay seasoning on my fries that be my only gripe all and all 10/10 would recommend

Santa Monica is great place to visit if you are on vacation or in the area. There are great places…read moreto shop, eat and walk and the ocean is right there. The Santa Monica Pier to loads of fun and has fine dinning and cheap eats along with rides and shops. One of the great places to eat is The Albright. We just love it and go whenever we can. Now, parking is in the huge lot at the bottom of the pier for a fee and then there is a lot of walking to get where you want to go. Get ready for that. The area is safe and super pretty. I don't think they take reservations. You can dine there or do take away. If you can eat there it is fun. The place is super cute with lots of tables and it is clean. The service is very good and the servers seem happy. All of their food is great. We love their calamari and get it every time we go. All the seafood is super. Now, this looks like a mid range place, but if has fine dinning prices, but it is worth it because it is all so great and much of it fresh. We love their seafood platter which is snow crab claws, fresh oysters on the half shell, tail on shrimp, Peruvian scallops, green-lipped mussels, mini Mexican shrimp, mignonette, garlic aioli, classic cocktail sauce & lemons. Grilled oysters are hard to find and boy do they make them well. They are 1/2 dozen oysters grilled with garlic butter & parmesan. They even have great fish tacos. We love the grilled Mahi Mahi which is a taco with cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle lime aioli It comes with white rice & black beans. Everything there is great. Have the best time.

Great service, amazing food! Matt the host was great! So yummy really great food. Fun ambience…read moregreat location.

Matt the host made my day. Very social and inviting. food is great too. location is empireread more

Good food, ambiance, and a relaxing Sunday night…read more A shame it closes down for good January 4th. One of the few remaining Santa Monica classics.

We were walking down Santa Monica when we saw this oyster restaurant! I wanted to highly praise…read moretheir manager Sandra who got us waters and had us sit on the benches nearby when she saw us struggling with our lil baby waiting for a table on the sidewalk. Our servers were awesome, friendly, and helpful. The service was very quick. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and oysters of course! Definitely a vibe getting to sit outside. Lots of tables outside, the inside is on the smaller end, but the wait was worth it. We highly recommend if you're trying to find a fun seafood spot!

Julio D was an amazing waitor very kind and understanding and patient with us even though our party…read morewas big.

emma was such a great server she made our experience worth it! would definitely be back just to…read moreexperience her energy.

Had such a great experience at Edgemar in Santa Monica. We went on a Sunday during Coachella…read moreweekend, so LA was basically a ghost town and we found street parking right away. The ambiance is beautifully done, modern coastal. Perfect for a comfortable but elevated dinner. We started with the bread service, chili wontons, and gem lettuce. The bread service was my favorite, warm, soft, and the miso butter was divine. The chili wontons were also a standout, especially if you enjoy dim sum. They had great flavor and balance. The gem lettuce was fresh and simple, reminiscent of Jon & Vinny's in the best way. For entrees we had the butter shrimp and Scottish salmon, both really good, no complaints. But honestly the appetizers stole the show for me. Would definitely come back just to try more of the starters. Such a good spot.

My husband and I went to Edgemar for a low key Valentine's dinner. It was our first time here and…read morehonestly probably our last. The space is really nice and the vibe is great. It was a Saturday night and pretty empty, but we did go on the earlier side. Our server was also really friendly and attentive, definitely a highlight. The food just didn't hit for us. The bread service was disappointing and looked nothing like the photos we saw. Not sure if we got the wrong thing, but it wasn't good. The shrimp toast was decent but super heavy. The Caesar was not great, and no one mentioned it comes with whole anchovies on top. I'm fine with anchovy in the dressing, but the actual pieces were a lot. The chicken karaage was okay, again really heavy, but the sauce was the best part. We also tried the taco special which was just alright, nothing memorable. Overall, the vibe and service were good, but the food didn't live up to it. Probably wouldn't come back.

The Santa Monica pier was closing down so we stopped in here for dinner…read more No reservation and we were seated immediately People here were very friendly and pleasant We ordered the calamari appetizer. Was wonderful! Andrew was a great server and our entrees were excellent t Highly recommend!

Best LA Brunch Views…read more The Lobster at the top of the Santa Monica Pier entrance needs to be on your list. Yes, when you walk in it's unassuming and next when you walk up the stairs, the views are breathtaking and it puts you in such a delightful and joyful trance. To see the ocean, mountains, the pier and the sand all at once while enjoying a meal, 100/10 ! The hardest part was deciding what to enjoy because there were so many things I wanted to taste but I had to prioritize. Lobster or Seafood Tower? The Seafood Tower won because I was craving fresh raw oysters, plump shrimp, lobster, mussels and the crab dip in the center really satisfied all of my cravings. The deviled eggs were a nice surprise to a classic. Love their Korean inspired Chicken and Waffles, that slaw was very addictive. You can't go wrong with the steak and eggs. I had to order a side of truffle fries! We cheered our lovely meal with beautiful cocktails and it was so much fun. The service was amazing as well. When you want to feel why you love LA so much, definitely visit The Lobster. Also in time for Mother's Day!

My husband and I live a block away and LOVE Lobster & Beer. The food isn't just incredible, but so…read morereasonably priced for the portions. You'll pay $40 at three places down the street for a lobster roll with less than half the lobster. The quesadillas are great at happy hour. My husband is a beef taco aficionado, my favorite are the lobster and shrimp. Their French fries are legendary. They DO NOT MISS on the culinary front. On to service. I've never had a place (in Santa Monica, no less) treat me like family like Blake and the boys do here. The restaurant's vibe is low-key, there's always sports of some sort on TV, and it has a cheers feel some nights. The high-quality food, a laid-back vibe with great service, and super reasonable prices are usually a pick-two-of-three in this part of town, but not here! If you're thinking about checking it out, definitely do. Take care of the gents at my spot.

If you're looking for the perfect coastal bite in Santa Monica, The Lobster & Beer is an absolute…read moregem. I stopped by with a group of friends over the weekend while visiting Santa Monica, and it couldn't have been a more ideal lunch spot before a relaxing beach stroll. I ordered the lobster tacos and clam chowder, and both were unforgettable. The tacos were incredibly light and fresh, topped with a bold red sauce that delivered a delicious burst of flavor. The clam chowder was equally impressive, rich and creamy, and truly to die for. Our group also shared the tots and fries, which came out golden and extra crispy. To drink, I had the Mexican Mule. It was refreshing, flavorful, and nicely strong. My friends ordered the Connecticut lobster roll and the lobster grilled cheese, and they couldn't stop raving about them. Above all, the customer service was top notch. The team's attention to detail, friendliness, and attentiveness made us feel genuinely welcomed. It added such a warm and memorable touch to our visit. This sweet little local spot is a must-visit when in Santa Monica. I can't wait to come back!!

We had such a great dinner at Crudo e Nudo. The service was honestly amazing and our server, David,…read moremade the whole experience feel really special. He took the time to walk us through the entire menu and helped us choose dishes he thought we'd love, which we really appreciated. Some of the standouts for us were the bluefin tuna, kanpachi, papas bravas, and the garlic noodles. The fish was incredibly fresh and everything was packed with flavor. We even ordered a side of bread just so we could soak up all the amazing olive oil and seasoning from the dishes, which was totally worth it. David also helped us pick out some wines. We told him the types of wine we usually enjoy and he came back with some amazing recommendations that paired perfectly with the food. We ended the meal with their homemade chocolate and almond butter cup, which was such a delicious way to finish everything off. Overall it was just such a lovely night with great food, great wine, and really thoughtful service. I also heard they change their menu every week, which makes me even more excited to come back and see what new dishes they come up with next.

Ugh I came here for my birthday with my family and REALLY REALLY wanted to like this place, but the…read moreservice was so slow. While the taste overall was quite good and they plate things beautifully, I agree that this is definitely overpriced especially given that it gave my parents FOOD POISONING :( I feel like we ordered almost everything on the menu (2 of certain dishes), but no one was full at the end. We had 7 people. We got the Bread and Oil service, Caesar Goes Vegan Salad, Garlic Noodles, Oysters, Prawns, Seared Scallops, Spicy Lobster Gnocchi, Mussels and Tuna Tartare Toast. Taste wise, our favorites were the caesar salad and prawns. The oysters were not good and were actually quite fishy tasting. The celery mash served with the scallops was also meh. Note this place is really small. Their indoors section only fits like 10 people and they can't take large groups indoors either. Unfortunately, due to the price and food poisoning, we will not be returning here. It's so so important for a seafood focused restaurant to have good quality especially if they are charging that kind of price for tiny plates.