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    CENTO Raw Bar

    4.3 (86 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Martini yumm
    Steven K.

    Fantastic places! We started at Rae had some Seafood, great oysters and cocktails and the moved to the bar in the Italian side. Absolutely spectacular! Yay Yummy Cesar salad, spicy pomodoro to die for, the corn agnelotti was great, carbonara super yummy! Could have used some bread to scarpetta (wipe up the sauces) but fantastic all around!

    Dana M.

    Stopped by for a drink and oysters while I waited for my table next door at cento pasta bar. Very cute set up and ambience. Felt like I was in a nice cave lol. They have bar seating and standing table area. Mari was our server and she was so nice and attentive. I had a great dining experience and look forward to going back and trying more menu options.

    Ribeye
    Crystal T.

    Such an aesthetic restaurant and the food did not disappoint either! I did my research and purposely set my reservation to sit in their bar seating at the Raw Bar side (they have the Pasta Bar right next to it). We got seated quickly upon checking in with the front desk. I strategically put the reservation at 5pm as well (when they open) so we could take advantage and take photos there! We got the Ribeye, scallop in half shells and spicy pomodoro. We shared everything and still had left overs! We also got the pina colada's which also hit the spot! Also, The parking is valet for $12 in the front.

    Strawberry Daiquiri
    Brit W.

    I loved everything about this place. I popped in right at 5p on a Thursday, no reservation, and sat at the bar. Service was attentive, friendly and informative. I think I interacted with every person working at/around the bar that day. They made some great suggestions. EVERYTHING that hit my mouth was absolutely delicious! Portions were small and pricey, but it was an experience worth every bite. I highly suggest you give this a try. Come ready to spend some $$. The menu needs to be updated, they don't have a caviar slider but a caviar tart.

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    Jonathan T.

    I recently went to CENTO Raw Bar for the first time for my birthday and my experience there was amazing. We had a reservation, but we still had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated, and fortunately the hostess allowed us to wait at the bar. I loved the atmosphere inside- it was a very cavernous, a little dark, and very tasteful because of the wall designs and Mediterranean vibe. We ordered the raw oysters, spicy pomodoro, red curry branzino, and some drinks. Everything was delectable! My favorite dish was the red curry branzino- very flavorful and the fish was cooked to perfection. The drinks were also very tasty. I don't recall what we ordered but the strawberry daiquiri tasted wonderful. The service was also very top notch. Our server, I don't remember his name, but it was a guy, was so funny and gave us nice recommendations about what to order. We loved his attitude and energy! Overall, I had a really good time here at CENTOs, and I would love to come back soon!

    Strawberry Daiquiri, Matcha Sour, Eleven Twenty Five
    Justin J.

    Had just ate next door at Cento Pasta Bar, and decided to pop in to their Raw bar and taste something, along with a cocktail. We only had one cocktail at the pasta bar, but the Raw Bar, all of the cocktails were better than at the pasta bar. The Strawberry Daiquiri was refreshing with a good balance of rum and strawberry.. and the basil sitting on top of the ice gave that flavor profile initially with each drink. Well crafted. The Matcha Sour was also nice and you really got that matcha flavor come through in the middle and back end of the drink. The eleven twenty five was also interesting, but didn't stand out as much with the mezcal, lime and Aperol. For food, we tried the three tier seafood tower amongst four of us. The oysters were pretty tasty, with a little squeeze of lemon and a dash of vinegar. The shrimp were actually flavored well once you peeled the shell off, which was a little surprising as a lot of seasoning gets stuck on the shell and doesn't penetrate through to the meat. The scallops were decent posted with a little melon. The winner was the uni though, and I would say to save this for your last bite. By far the best item on the tower. Overall, really cute with a white ambiance promoting a clean and fresh vibe. Drinks were nice and the tier was pretty good. Order extra uni and thank me later.

    Pasta, pina colada, branzino
    Marilyn E.

    The Branzino, Crudo, and strawberry shortcake tiramisu were the bessssst and their cocktails. Honestly everything about this place was gorgeous and food was 10/10. Coming back again.

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    Julie V.

    Cento Raw Bar is the seafood restaurant to Cento Pasta Bar, and the interior gives Greece vibes. The space is beautifully designed with a stunning indoor bar area and an outdoor seating that feels like a vacation escape. Every detail, from the plates and utensils to the napkins, was thoughtfully curated. We came on Friday night at 7 pm and were surprised there was no wait, especially since they don't take reservations. We ordered the three-level tower with uni, crab claws, scallops, shrimp, and oysters, along with the arugula and date salad. For drinks, we tried the spicy margarita and piña colada. The food exceeded my expectations. The seafood tower was worth it. Each item was uniquely prepared and packed with flavor rather than being served plain. Even the salad stood out. Our waitress was sweet and made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, it was a beautiful dining experience with amazing food, drinks, and ambiance!

    Scallops
    Angel C.

    Came here for a little snack before a large dinner on a Friday and it was very good! Valet is $12 cash or $14 card, otherwise there is probably neighborhood parking as street parking can be a little tough to find if you're coming at the dinner rush hour. The drinks were delicious and so was everything else. I didn't like the seating situation because if you're a tall person then the couches are quite cramped and low to the ground. My favorite was the caviar tart it was so good i could order 5 of the and eat them myself lol. I think the portion sizes for the seafood are a little on the smaller side but the entrees looked decent for two people to share. I'll come back to try the entrees!

    Negroni and Pina Colada
    Angie W.

    Friends! Come here!! No. Closer. I have something to tell you. Just three words.....CENTO Raw Bar. Let's chat! So it was my daughter's birthday and she experienced Cento about a month ago. She raved about their food and said, "this is where I wanna go for my birthday!" Bet. But honestly, I got nervous because: A - I'm a vegetarian. B - the word raw low key scares me. But we go where mama's baby wants to go. Pulled up to valet and went inside. This spot isn't small but isn't large; it was intimate. Great for date night, out with friends, or just to go hang out. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the bar staff. They wished my daughter a happy birthday. The place is beautiful!! I loved the thought process and aesthetics. We were served complimentary champagne. We ordered: the three level tower, deviled eggs, tuna tostada, and the branzino. Since my daughter knew the chef we were blessed with some extra entrees: arugula date salad, crab rice, rib eye, spicy margaritas, a Negroni, a matcha sour and a pina colada. We even received the strawberry tiramisu, chocolate bread pudding and bay leaf vanilla ice cream for dessert. Honestly there's no words or enough space on here to express my respect for the food served. Every bite was an explosion in my mouth! Can't even pick a favorite because each item holds a special place in my heart. If I had to pick top 3 it would be the scallops, tostada and the branzino. The wild card would be the devil eggs. I know you all are thinking, "isn't she a vegetarian?" Yes! But not last night because I tried every*single*item! And I'm glad I did. Hats off to the amazing service we received, chefs, and the owner of this space. From the moment I walked in until I left (3 hours later) I felt welcomed. Thank you for making my daughter smile and for giving me a new respect on food. *CHEERS*

    Ribeye
    Crystal H.

    Saw this place on Instagram and really wanted to check it out because of the aesthetic. Made a reservation for a table a few weeks before. This place looked exactly like the photos- so beautiful! We ordered the tuna tostada, oysters, hamachi crudo (could have been more tender, but good flavor), and the ribeye. Favs were the tuna tostada (chip was so crunchy!) and the ribeye (perfectly cooked!). Finished with the strawberry shortcake tiramisu- real strawberries inside. Would def come back for a girl dinner! They had valet parking for $14, but we parked in a neighborhood one block away.

    Maytal E.

    The restaurant is chillingly beautiful, LITERALLY, definitely bring a jacket, it was freezing inside. We were a party of five with a reservation that had been booked for over a week, yet it took nearly 30 minutes to seat us. Service felt a bit disjointed throughout the night, with several food dishes arriving before our cocktails. The table setup was also a little awkward; the tables are extremely low, which made eating somewhat uncomfortable. I love their sister restaurant and was genuinely excited to try this one, but between the slow seating, the temperature inside, and the table setup, I'm not particularly eager to return. As for the food, the oysters were fine, but the Thai basil crudo was the standout dish of the night, along with the chicken and waffles. The caviar tart was also delicious. The cocktails were creative and irresistible; the matcha sour and cherry highball were our favorites. Portions are very small, though that's to be expected. And, as always, the pasta was excellent. and yes, the strawberry tiramisu was really as good as it seems online

    Oysters & scallop tower , hamachi crudo flower
    Christina W.

    Had a great time at CENTO raw bar, same address as the pasta bar, and to the right. The inside feels somewhere between a futuristic cave, and a mermaid tunnel, not sure what that means but I love it. Super instagram worthy, secret little spot that does not have enough attention right now. The service, INCREDIBLE. The bar manager was so sweet (girl) , very kind, as well as the guy with colorful glasses. She told us about the space and explained the menu, we got hamachi crudo, oysters, scallops, and tuna tostada. All of it was SO FRESH. Me and my partner agreed they had the best oysters in Los Angeles . Simple and SO SO clean tasting. The scallops were my partners favorite, with pesto , wow. There wasn't a crumb left on the plates. Everything was out of this world delicious, it all tasted fresh , zero smell, 10/10 The matcha cocktail, and the melon spritz we made into a mocktail were amazing. My only complaint is that a mocktail for 16$ that is prettttty lame, but other than that, they tasted incredible so I can't complain too much. This would be a cool bar for sober people to enjoy mocktails at atleast. All the ingredients from food to drink were incredible , excellent choice in pairing of flavors from chef and mixologist. Thank you to both! If you're next door grabbing dinner, don't miss appetizers or at least a cocktail before your email at this raw bar. The best LA date spot. So vibey.

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    Ask the Community - CENTO Raw Bar

    Is there private parking?

    Street parking only! But plenty in residential neighborhood

    Do you have to be 21 to eat here? Just want to try the food.

    No. But need to be 21 to drink obviously

    Is a reservation needed?

    No. Walk-ins Welcomed.

    Is there a picture of a menu/pricing?

    Check Yelp! There is!

    What is the store hours?

    Wednesday Thursday Sunday: 5-10 pm Friday Saturday: 5-11 pm

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    Tangaroa Fish Market

    Tangaroa Fish Market

    4.1
    (846 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    I had been craving to go to a restaurant that specializes in Seafood and this place was recommended…read moreto me by some co-workers. I got there with my mother and was greeted by a very lovely gentleman named Clark. He told us we could sit wherever so we seated ourselves in the outside area. He came over right away with the menus and asked if we had been there before to which we responded had not. He went over the menu with us and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. He was very sociable and friendly. We chatted with him and put in an order for the Kiwi Chowder. I ordered a Modelo and my mother ordered a glass of orange blend wine. He came over with the drinks a while later and the Kiwi chowder and have us plenty of time to sit and enjoy the dish before we ordered our main courses. The kiwi chowder was delicious and came with little crackers. The clams and mussels were so tasty and the Ora King Salmon was a nice treat. After a while he came back and served me the Fisherman's Mixed Basket and my mother got the Fish tacos with fish of the day for them being Sword Fish. The fisherman's basket was amazing and paired perfectly with my beer. I had never had clams,mussels, snapper, and oysters all together and they were so good I wish I could have them more frequently. The place was very cute and sat quietly with good music playing. Not current music but music that really fit the place and set the vibe. I will be coming back here and if you ever go, there is no bad choice for the fish, the service is stupendous and I haven't gotten anything like it in forever, and if you meet Clark enjoy a friendly conversation with him.

    Super nice place to sit,tucked away along the busy Washington. Wanted to love this place straight…read moreaway because it was really easy to grab a table, menu looked great. Unfortunately, the food isn't anything special. Decent portion sizes, but that doesn't matter much when nothing is very tasty. Place isn't exactly cheap either, for $26 I don't expect the battered to be soft and falling off the fish. The fish taco was huge, but dripping with liquid. Really wanted this place to work out, staff are friendly, but the food was a huge letdown.

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    Fried sea bass
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    Holbox

    4.7
    (2.6k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Damn this place was insane. Can't wait to try the tasting menu!…read more The food was outrageously flavorful. These guys are masters of fish and I will remember this meal for a very long time. The location is also the definition of low key. Love how unassuming the spot is. Will absolutely be going back!!

    For a Michelin-recognized restaurant, our meal did not live up to the hype…read more Kanpachi & Uni Tostada: From the first bite, something tasted noticeably off. We both paused because of a strongly bitter lingering taste - the uni had spoiled. Spot Prawn & Scallop Aguachile: Two pieces of spot prawn and six little pieces of scallop swimming in a pool of a very tart lime-based sauce. While the shrimp itself tasted sweet, the scallop didn't taste like anything. The overall dish felt one-dimensional for the price. Ceviche de Rockot (Rockfish): More reasonable portion. Snappy texture. For a mild, sweet fish, this could have been a great canvas for creative flavors. Instead it's just lime-y like the prior dishes. While each dish looked aesthetic, they shared the same acidic flavor profile. I found myself wishing for more creativity and variety in the sauces and seasonings. The seafood quality also needs to be more consistent, especially when serving premium ingredients. Service: Order and pay at the counter, grab a table number, and the staff brings the food out. The restaurant itself is located in a shared casual dining space. Pay to park. I don't think the experience justified the reputation or the prices.

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    Kitchen view
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    Cento Pasta Bar

    Cento Pasta Bar

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    Charming laidback outdoor courtyard setting nestled in trees and a lively kitchen-view, counter…read moreseating inside. The menu is inviting with plenty of great options without being overwhelming. Less is more. But let's talk art (culinary, that is). The dishes certainly deserve main features. To start "the best Caesar salad in LA" and I quote which was certainly true. Grilled octopus charred on the inside and juicy at the center. Spicy pomodoro is perfectly al dente and a well-balanced sauce. But, my favorite-- the agnolotti! Wow, melt in your mouth! The flavor profiles of corn, crème fraiche, and old bay were delicious. My only wish -- larger serving of this (smallest pasta serving on the menu). To complete it, banana pudding tiramisu -- delicious too with a firm center and oozy outside. Atala was wonderful and very sweet. Recommendation: come with a group of at least 4 to try more on the menu -- the large plates (branzino and ribeye) looked excellent! Definitely a worthwhile visit.

    Cento is located a little in the cut, but definitely worth seeking out…read more I came for dinner and we had some really outstanding dishes. Of the things we ordered, I really loved the farro salad ($22?) best. Refreshing pomegranate seeds are mixed with the farro and give the salad an added crunch. The farro sits on a bed of dill infused crème fraiche. It is a deliciously refreshing salad and the perfect complement to any meal. For pastas, the sweet corn agnolotti ($28) was so light and fun. The little pockets of agnolotti is stuffed with corn and swims in a savory broth anchored by crème fraiche. It's giving summer and I'm absolutely here for it. Cento's dining space is quaint, so make sure to make a resy.

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    The kitchen view from our seats
    The kitchen view from our seats
    Spicy Pomodoro
    Spicy Pomodoro
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    Dos Amantes

    Dos Amantes

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    I fell in love at first sight, modern, well lit and decor was very chic…read more I had the fish and my husband the ceviche, both were delicious. We finished every bite. We had to try the 3 leches cake and we were not disappointed. Excellent, one of the best tres leches I have ever had. We got lucky and received a complimentary tiramisu, well you can see why I fell in love with this place. The tiramisu was to die for. Judge yourself, but I assure you, you won't be disappointed. Great service! *****

    My meal It arrived like a quiet promise: a butterflied whole fish laid flat on a white plate, skin…read morebronzed and whisper‑crisp from a hot grill while the flesh beneath gleamed, flaking in neat, almost translucent ribbons--an immediate lesson in restraint. The first bite gives you that textbook contrast chefs chase: a thin, savory Maillard snap, then cool, silky flesh that still tastes of the sea rather than smoke, which tells me it was hit hard over heat to render the skin and pulled off at the precise moment before the proteins tightened. Grilled lemon halves, their edges caramelized, are doing real work here--squeezes of that charred citrus cut through the fish's natural oiliness--while the thin ribbons of pickled red onion and peppery microgreens supply the bright, acidic punctuation that keeps the palate moving. Slices of avocado act as a soft, creamy foil, lengthening the finish without smothering the fish, and the halved cherry‑tomato salad looks lightly dressed so you get clean sweetness and a crisp counterpoint rather than a soggy, overdressed side. From a technical standpoint I appreciate the fundamentals: even scoring or oiling of the skin to prevent sticking, careful timing so the flakes separate cleanly, and a sparing hand with seasoning so the brine of the fish isn't lost under salt or heavy sauces. Many places feel compelled to gild seafood with every trendy condiment; here, the restraint is refreshing and, frankly, rarer than it should be. Service matched the cooking: friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to steer us through the menu with solid recommendations, which matters when a kitchen is doing delicious things well. The restaurant itself is calm and clean, a peaceful setting with a bar that lets the food speak, and last time I was there they were in the process of securing a beer and wine license--good news, because this kind of balanced, grill‑forward cooking benefits from a thoughtful pour. In short, this meal stands out because it trusts the ingredient: confident grilling, smart acid, and honest accompaniments that clarify rather than compete, leaving you satisfied and already thinking about the next visit. As for the house-made salsa: stainless ramekins on a white plate, each with its own tiny spoon - bright yellow emulsion, lacquered dark reduction, smoky-red chile purée, and a chunky herb relish. The emulsion is silky and tangy, perfect for cutting fat; the dark sauce is sticky, umami-forward and built to cling; the red one carries smoke on oil and is medium-hot; the relish snaps with fresh acid and crunch. Important heads-up: one of these is a ghost-pepper style salsa - extremely spicy, slow-building and long-lingering, so use it as a finish, not a dunk. Execution is tidy: no broken emulsion, measured viscosities, portioned so flavors don't bleed - practical, disciplined work. In an era of one-trick "house sauce" laziness, this quartet gives you tools, not excuses, and it elevates whatever's on the grill without stealing the show. I'll definitely be back here!

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    Interior next to bar area
    Interior next to bar area
    Baja shrimp tacos and octopus tacos
    Baja shrimp tacos and octopus tacos
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