Visiting from New Mexico, I can confidently say this was one of the best experiences I've had in…read moreLA. David was an absolute gem!!! he was warm, charming, and incredibly attentive. He remembered my name, asked all the right questions, and gave thoughtful recommendations that made the entire experience feel personalized. He has a way of making you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. Great hospitality like this is rare and made my visit truly worthwhile. Seriously the most charming bartender in LA.

We visit Water Grill DTLA frequently and always leave completely satisfied. The service is…read moreextraordinary. They have the VERY BEST Oysters Rockerfeller in Los Angeles and the oysters and clams on the half shell are always fresh and tasty. The King Salmon Roll is exceptional and the cookie and ice cream desert amazing. If you are lucky enough to be seated where Chris is your server, you will feel like both family and royalty. We eat out at least once a week and, of all the fine restaurants we visit, Chris is possibly the best server in the Los Angeles area.

Well husband and I are always so impressed with the food and we keep going over and over and over…read moreagain and take new friends which we never disappoint by bringing them to delicious seafood servings .. we had a little mishap nothing to do with the food but their general manager Briana, fixed the issue right away and we kept on enjoying our food!

Blown away! This is one of the best Mexican seafood places I ever visited- and I am not the one…read moreonly who thinks so because there always seems to be a line out the door! Always the freshest seafood with layers of flavor, and unique spices. We tried the kanpachi in both the tostada and taco and they were completely different! Our dishes were the aguachile, tacos, tostada, and branzino and you can't go wrong with anything here. We saw the chef himself explaining the dishes to the people who ordered the sampling menu and he seemed very passionate and intentional about his food (and you can taste it)! I took my husband and he was also blown away. He says he thinks about this meal all the time. He also enjoys the local, authentic Mexican atmosphere with it being located in a Mexican cuisine food hall. If you love seafood, you have to come here!!

Found Oyster is made for seafood lovers and is truly one of the best raw bars you'll find in Los…read moreAngeles. Definitely make a reservation on weekends because a line had already formed outside the door before the restaurant even opened. The interior space is compact but lively, warm, and charming, with bar seating, high-top tables, and plenty of plants that bring the space to life. From the raw bar, we ordered the Sicilian crudo, littleneck clams, peel & eat prawns, Jonah crab cocktail, and a couple of their oyster selections. Almost everything we ordered was a 10/10 because of how exceptionally fresh the seafood was. The Sicilian crudo is a must-order, with a combination of salmon, tuna, and scallop dressed with lemon, capers, and red onion. We also had the New England-style clam chowder with bacon. It was creamy and delicious, though a bit thinner than what I was used to. Service was attentive, prompt, and efficient despite how busy the restaurant was, as it was already bustling from the moment it opened. I'm looking forward to the next time I can come back!

Came here for a light lunch, the food was pretty good but definitely pricey. Favorite bite was…read moredefinitely the dunguness crab tostada, it was a new item but AMAZING, definitely recommend trying it. The razor clam had a rly good sauce base but it was a lil bit sandy and not as tender as I hoped but still good. We also got the crudo, 2 oysters, 2 prawns, and 2 mussels. They were pretty good, but nothing crazy & lowk expensive. I was celebrating an anniversary with my boyfriend so we were fine w paying but just know that it's a bit pricy for the portions. For the both of us, it was almost $200

Amazing service! Roman was phenomenal and made us feel at home! The wagyu was unreal.read more

Kevin was our server and he was amazing. Took care of us well and everything came out super quick…read more He was very kind and we had great conversation with him too. He made our experience 100x better. Great food, great service. 10/10 would recommend and will come back.

Back here as we got hooked from trying for first time at La Cienega. We fell in love with their…read moreshrimp taco, ceviche, and poseidon. The one here had much shorter line and most importantly huge indoor sit-down space with full aircond blasted, super helpful amidst this summer! Back for their poseidon again and still as refreshing and palatable as we remembered.

Delicious shrimp tacos (tacos de camarones) here! Among some of the best shrimp tacos I've ever had…read morethus far. The shell was nice and crispy with a meaty shrimp filling. The shrimp was plump and flavorful. What amped up the flavor was the salsa on top which was super flavorful and fresh and not too salty for me. I also liked the creamy avocado on top. Everything held together well and it wasn't too messy to eat. I would keep coming back here for these alone. This is a food truck, but they actually have a designated indoor seating with ample tables and chairs and even bathrooms! Parking is street parking. I would highly recommend this spot among LA's best tacos spots.

actually such a good raw marinated crab spot!! I saw they were having the borahae special which…read moreserves 2 and it such a good deal imo! I had to run over asap and luckily it was still going on! we arrived close to opening time ~11:50am and since theres a parking lot w valet only ($3), we didn't have to worry about parking. im sure you can find street parking around but there was nothing in the immediate area and we were too hungry to search the ladies working there are sooo cute and kind! they checked to make sure we were enjoying the food and let us know how to eat a certain dish when we said it was our first time. it wasn't too crowded when we got there, but more people started trickling in as we ate/ left. we chose combo A from the special which includes korean crab, spicy crab, sea urchin (m), and soft tofu stew. this was definitely enough for 2 of us but they even gave us another sea urchin bowl on the house (too sweet)! everything tasted sooo fresh and although we first were hesitant about eating raw crab, once we took our first bite, we knew we could trust this spot!! the marinades they used were so flavorful (the spicy is really spicy!!) and I lovedddd how buttery and rich the uni was! the soft tofu stew was so good and comforting - we had to take it to go though bc we were so full after eating everything else. and the sides!! omg super delicious and well prepared. idk what they put in the japchae but it was delicious and unlike any other I've had before! highly recommend this place and I cannot wait to go back!!

I was teaching my niece on navigating public transportation so we took the Metro, made a transfer,…read moreand exited Wilshire/Vermont from the D-Line, and walked half a mile over. If you're driving, Crab House also has a public parking lot that is a gem in this Koreatown area where you don't have to pay or valet. Crab House specializes in Korean seafood, especially raw crab. We felt welcomed as we came in, even with the language barrier, you can tell the ladies were friendly. It was an intimate restaurant but it has dividers up so you feel a sense of privacy even when there are others nearby. The tables all had gloves, for handling the seafood. Even before reviewing the menu, I knew we had to get their raw marinated crab, since it's what they're known for. We decided to share their #9 Combo ($39.99) which comes with 2 USA Crabs and an extra small Sea Urchin rice and a Korean Potato Pancake ($8.99). Meal comes with complimentary side dishes and iced tea. Wow what a glorious spread. This was my niece's first time having raw marinated crab and she really enjoyed it. The fresh seaweed, imitation crab, and fish eggs it was served with was good too The sea urchin rice had uni, rice, quail egg, and fish eggs. Not that fresh or essential but interesting to try. The marinated raw crab was definitely the star. The Korean potato pancake was a decent addition. We both liked the crispy edge pieces but didn't like the soft soggy spots as much. Eat while fresh for maximum crispiness. We both enjoyed our meal and it was a very unique experience. We will definitely be back for more marinated raw crab and to try more of their menu.

I've been wanting to try this place for ages, so I finally stopped in for lunch this week. I had my…read moredog with me, so we sat outside. It was perfectly pleasant, though be warned: foot traffic passes just a few feet away. I kicked things off with a martini, which was excellent--surprisingly generous by today's standards and a real deal at $12. For starters, I had the Caesar salad. Think tuxedo at a pool party: definitely overdressed. But it was delicious, and I'd order it again--just with light dressing. The fish sandwich was fine, nothing more. I couldn't help thinking McDonald's might edge them out on the Filet-O-Fish (though it's been decades, so who knows). It wasn't bad; I'd just try something different next time.

Came here for a group birthday dinner and it was pretty quiet on a weekday night (same night the…read moreDodgers won the series). Everything we tried I enjoyed for the most part. Parking is brutal in the area so expect to be circling around for a bit. They have a late happy hour which are half off oysters which is nice! We tried a set of raw oysters - rockefeller, small but might in flavor and meatiness. Shucking was done well too. Grilled octopus - pricey for the amount you get, but cooked well. Accompaniments like potatoes were OK, but could have more mushroom. Shell pasta - the pasta was homemade cause it tasted so light. I think the sauce was a little too light for me as well, but overall still a solid dish. Cioppino - Also a little lighter in flavor and I think just smaller in size in comparison to price. Seafood is fresh though, and that's clear in every dish here. Lonely Louie - the star of the night. I loved how fresh and bright this was. Everything mixed so well together and would definitely be getting this again. Atlantic Pie - their version of a key lime pie and was a tangy, nice finisher to the meal.

Captain Louie might have captained all over the table. Solid 85/100 3lbs plus lunch special more…read morethan enough for 3 people perchance

Max our waiter was fantastic very patient as this was our first visit to Captain Loui. We enjoyed…read morethe food very flavorful restaurant was very clean and the music was wonderful. We will return again.