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    Fisherman's Outlet

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Giant shrimp
    Halley K.

    Wow was I impressed! I wasn't sure if this place was just going to be overhyped but please do yourself a favor and get the giant shrimp with butter sauce and fries. I got there around 2 on a Saturday and line was long but not out the gate as I see in other reviews. Lots of tables to sit and they're very efficient. You do need to know what you want before getting to the front, but I found the staff to be polite and straight to the point. Food came out quickly but was hot and fresh. Tons of outdoor tables all with shade so a really nice outside lunch option. I'll definitely be back!

    Colossal shrimp
    Mark L.

    I've enjoyed the food for probably close to 40 years now, this time was a little bit better. While shopping for a suit with my son, we had a little downtime while it was getting tailored. No better place to have lunch than the spot I had lunch with my wife after I had proposed. The food is just as good. Both my son and I had the colossal shrimp with fries rice garlic butter. Great quality, excellent service and a clean spot despite the area.

    Clam chowder
    Monica R.

    Been coming here for over 15 years. This place is still good. The portions are good, considering how much the prices have gone up. You order inside and your food comes out pretty quickly. There is plenty of seating outside and its all shaded. The only thing that has always been lacking there is the service. All the employees from the cook to the cashiers look upset, they're never friendly and welcoming. The food is good so I guess I shouldn't complain.

    (Left to right) Fisherman's seafood red chowder, Lobster bisque, New England White Clam Chowder
    Natalie F.

    This is a classic. Had not been here in decades and it hasn't changed. We shared a variety of items to get the full experience. We started with all of the chowders (Fisherman's Red Chowder, New England White Chowder, and Lobster Bisque) and shared the fried fish and scallops combo and charbroiled giant shrimp and scallop combo and an order of garlic bread. There was a line to order but it moved quickly and the wait for the food was reasonable. The most impressive part was the guy took our food order including extra sauces, cups, plates, etc. without writing anything down! We enjoyed everything. The batter on the the fish and scallops was crispy but light. The cocktail sauce had the perfect tinge of horseradish. There was a nice char on the shrimp and scallops. And the soups all had chunks of seafood and/or fish. The place gets a good crowd of families, couples and groups. It was like we all had the heads-up on a "secret" spot in a mostly industrial section near skid row. Also gets a thumbs up for the ample parking lot.

    fried shrimp and fish plate
    Micole H.

    I stopped by here with my partner after seeing this place on social media. It seems to be an older establishment and I like trying older establishments in Los Angeles but this was just not worth it to me. First the line was extremely long, I'm talking standing, no benches nothing to rest upon and my poor BF was standing in that line for over 45 minutes. He graciously allowed me to stay seated at one of the benches because I wouldn't have been able to stand that long. When we got there the line was ate the gate opening we were about three people behind outside the gate, by the time we left (pic included) the line was wrapped around the building. Which reminds me I dont know how they were going to get to all those people by closing. They close very early at 2:30pm and 3:30 on weekends. That was the line at 130. Now he having experienced more of it up close told me that it was primarily due to customers not the people who worked there themselves. He told me people were indecisive about what they wanted and were placing orders for 9 and 10 plates. However I find that as no excuse if you know your customers are mainly like this then you should make accommodations to be more efficient. I just find no reason that's the only way to get this food is to call in or stand in a 45-minute line in 2026. And then by the time he ordered it was still another 10-minute wait to get the actual food, overall making it a little over an hour from time of arrival in line to actually putting a piece of food in my mouth. We finally got the food and honestly it was just okay. The batter didn't have that much seasoning, it was bland. It wasn't fried as crispy as we normally like our fish. The rice was just plain, I didn't try the fries, he said they were ok. Even the sauces were just meh especially what was suppose to be cajun (which i didnt ask for btw, I wanted garlic butter sauce and for some reason they gave me one of each) The tastiest thing on the menu was the Char-Broil giant shrimp, now that is something worth going to this place for but not worth standing in that line for. We will not be back

    Giant shrimp and scallops!  So yummy!
    Steven K.

    The food is great. Giant shrimp and scallops are to die for and more affordable here than other places. A staple of downtown LA and a source of pride for us all! The guys working there are great and the fish market has great fish! Yay

    Yoshi L.

    cashier alway cant even get my order right. old frz food for 23 buck !! no wonder it alway empty....

    Fish & Scallops
    Chrissy L.

    Fisherman's Outlet has classic fried seafood combos. The Deep Fried Fish & Scallops were golden. The fish was crispy and the scallops were crunchy. The portion was generous. The fries, coleslaw, and the tartar sauce were nice sides.

    Maria A.

    My husband and I try to eat at this spot whenever we have a chance. The lines are usually pretty long and it's honestly better to go in earlier vs later. We arrived at about 10am (opening time) and we were able to find a good spot in the private parking lot. There were at least 10 other people that must've had the same idea and show up early to beat the traffic. We opted for the grilled halibut and seabass dishes with garlic bread, rice, salad, and ceviche. Even though it was a little cool from the rainy weather, it was still nice enough to eat outside in an enclosed patio with electric heaters. They also have two restroom facilities for any bathroom needs. The main area where we ordered was also where we picked up our orders. We also had the option to call ahead and place orders for pick up/to go. Those were processed in the Seafood Market section (where they had different fresh fish and seafood options). The food was pretty good--opted for garlic butter sauce for the fish and it was the perfect complement to the halibut, but the sea bass was honestly so tender that it needed no sauce. The salad and dressing were as expected. Same with the rice. All of these portions were pretty big. The garlic bread was also pretty tasty and a juge portion, but the ceviche, although good, was a smaller portion than expected. It was fresh and quite flavorful and came with a side of chips. The food was delicious, environment was nice, and we came across others that made the trek out early to enjoy the food at this spot. Will definitely visit again in the future.

    Catfish Strips
    Johnathan R.

    If it's open, do yourself a favor and stop in! The fish here is great! The badder they use is so light and flakey! There's a whole parking lot with plenty of parking behind it and plenty of outside seats under shade. The staff are friendly and the best part, they take card payments!

    Menu
    Allia K.

    If you're a seafood lover and find yourself in LA, this spot is an absolute must! It's a casual, no-frills gem where you can enjoy mouthwatering seafood on outdoor picnic tables. Sure, the area across the street has a few challenges with homelessness, but it's nothing that's ever made us feel unsafe--just be mindful and lock your car. Now, the FOOD. Incredible doesn't even cover it. Every time we're in town, I make it a priority to stop here. This time, I was so excited to dive in, I didn't even think to snap photos! We ordered the fried shrimp (so crispy!), grilled scallops, grilled shrimp, and grilled fish, and everything was cooked to perfection. Their tartar and garlic sauces? Out of this world--don't skip them! It's laid-back, delicious, and the kind of place that makes you want to come back for more. Highly recommend this hidden treasure!

    Catfish and Chips
    Paola C.

    The Fisherman's Outlet is an LA staple. The price has gone up over the years but the quality and quantity of food hasn't wavered. It's just as delicious as it was a couple of decades ago. My favorite catfish and chips and New England clam chowder in LA.

    Myrna T.

    Good fresh seafood but pricey. Clean location and plenty of parking at the back, good service, but short hours. I got the special - shrimp lover plate - and it was really delish. Grilled skewer shrimp was big and tasty. Very flavorful. Fried shrimp was addicting. Overall, good llace to visit.

    Shrimp Lovers, fried and grilled with Rice

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    Ask the Community - Fisherman's Outlet

    Is there gluten/wheat in the NE clam chowder, red chowder and/or lobster bisque?

    Is the fish/seafood farmed or wild caught? Wild caught is healthier and does not have anything to do with freshness.

    Not sure but as far as I remember they go out every morning. I have never brought spoil fish and have buying their fish dinners. Over 45 yrs. If that helps.

    Is cod available?

    No they do not have cod However, they have Tilapia which similar and is actually tremendous. The… 

    Is this the same place that used to be called Fisherman's Catch/proprietor Oscar Benavides?

    Not sure. But on the next corner is Catch 21 (another fast food fish establishment).

    How can you order in advance? Just call in? Or is there some sort of online ordering portal?

    You can call your order in, and pick it up at the fresh fish side of the store

    Is the fish sustainable?

    Ummm. Is pretty sustainable to me. But portion are a little small got me

    This place dog friendly?

    And pigeon friendly

    How is parking?

    There's a parking lot behind the restaurant that is good for at least 20-30 cars. There's also metered parking available. But if you go during rush hour, parking can be a challenge.

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    Food was awesome and you could literally taste how fresh the fish was. I'll definitely be back not…read moreonly for the food but service. I've been to many restaurant lately where you can tell that the workers don't care. Not the case here. Left happy, full, and excited that I found my new happy hour spot!! Our waitress(olivia)on Friday made us feel so welcome she took the time to explain the menu and answer a lot of questions we had on the New Zealand fish selection. She sold us on the fish and chips and the pacific ceviche both amazing. We noticed the market was empty when we left around 8:30 Olivia still grabbed us 4 g salmon fillets even though the market had already been closed for the night!, we left with a full belly and great service . Will definitely be back!!!!!!

    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.

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    Thought this was a decent market to pick up a few items when I was in the area checking out their…read moreSaturday flea market. Similar to other Asian market set ups you'll be able to pick up hot food and other items like sashimi as well as other Japanese snacks and goodies. I also happened to pick up some good protein shakes on sale there as well as noted some other staples that I would find in big chain supermarkets. I found the aisles to be well stocked. Prices everywhere are going up so I wouldn't say this is the cheapest place to shop but for what you get it's not bad, and if you are looking to get a variety of what you need for Asian cooking this is a good spot for it. Service was quick and friendly at the register as this no frills and casual market. There is a parking garage behind the grocery as part of the mall but it can get crowded on weekends so if you're lucky you can find street parking but watch for street signs and some areas and streets are not in the best neighborhoods adjacent so be wary of your surroundings.

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