Haven't been to the Dive in a while and I decided to drop by for a business dinner. We got plenty of appetizers and two entrees share. Out of the appetizers, the sprouts was the one that surprised me the most. The bacon and seasoning complement the baked Brussels sprouts perfectly. The calamari was whatever, I felt it was too battery for my personal liking but my friend loved it. The oysters were smaller than what I usually get from other restaurant but it still hit the spot. The entree was amazing and the jambalaya has quite a kick to it even when I ordered it at medium heat. There was plenty of shrimp, mussels, sausages, and protein in the pasta and rice dish. Parking in the plaza was atrocious because it is a busy plaza with a gym and other amazing restaurants and quick bites. Can't wait to stop by again. read more

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The two of us stopped by on a Monday afternoon for happy hour. There were plenty of empty tables, and we were seated quickly. The environment is family-friendly, with several tables occupied by kids and families. Just be aware that the music and overall noise level are fairly loud. Service was attentive and they checked up on us regularly. We ordered 2 dozen oysters ($1.50 each), the fish and chips ($11.50), mussels and clams ($10.50), and a beer. The oysters were fresh, mostly clean, and came with the usual accompaniments. My only minor complaint is that small seafood forks would have been nice to have available. The mussels and clams were the disappointment of the meal. While the broth itself was flavorful, the portion was downright sad. We received only 4 mussels and 4 clams total, and the bowl felt almost empty. The standout was definitely the fish and chips. Dare I say the best fish and chips I've ever had? The batter was well-seasoned without being overly salty. The fish was crispy, hot, flaky, and surprisingly not too greasy. The fries were also excellent, with a crunchy exterior and fluffy, mashed potato-like interior. I would absolutely order this again. Overall, for happy hour, come for the fresh oysters and fish and chips. Skip the embarrassingly skimpy bowl of mussels and clams. read more

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Well this place: - Needs a sign in the parking area to point to it - You staff needs to step up. Didn't have any refills, asked for condiments they forgot, our main waitress forgot our cocktail and the service took a little too long. - Food was great including the beignets - the guy walking around asking if everything is ok, he needs to slow down. I was going to tell him about my issues but he was fast. - the interior and food presentation was acceptable. I will try it again just for Goofs and Giggles. Let's see if they read this and step it up. read more

Came Saturday for dinner, no wait Ordered the house special, dive clam chowder, fish and chips, and oysters (total $116 including tip) The food was fresh and tasty! I loved how you can really taste the seafood in the chowder, it's different than most I've had. Great music and ambience to hang out with friends It's a bit on the louder side if you're trying to have conversations but not obnoxiously loud read more

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Have been coming here for years and that I've personally tried, most thoughtful version of Cajun food I've had outside of Nola! Have been to several across LA and several have closed down which goes to show you the fact that this place can survive how good their food is. - Shrimp Pan roast (best flavor of pan roast sauce outside of Nola I've had, wish they were a little more generous with the toppings, only had 4 Shrimp) 4/5 - Roasta (think pan roast but with pasta, generous portion and toppings) 5/5 - Cheesy Shrimp & grits (if you're a mac and cheese kind of person, you can't miss out on this) 5/5 - happy hour oysters ( I know these are meant to be not the best quality since it's happy hour but these oysters were so microscopic) 3/5 Ordering in is obviously good but doing delivery service is just as good read more

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Came for happy hour. Service was fast and friendly. We had 5 min to order before happy hr closed and the waitress was able to get it in the system before then. read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

Consistently excellent service and food. Glad we swung by this weekend. They've got the best happy hour deals especially for oysters! We tried the mussels and noticed the delicately flavored broth - so beautifully balanced, not overly salty. Every single dish they knock out of the park! Oh my goodness, we love this place so much. Can't help ourselves. We just have to keep coming back. read more

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Best 100.00 spend on a solo lunch. 2 x cocktails (Lychee Dreams + Sirens Song) Souris River 1/2 dozen Raw Oysters Truffle Parmesan Garlic Fries House Pan Roast (Assorted Seafood in Creme Cajun Sauce) Bam! Best $100.00 lunch I've had in a while. Worth every bite! Oysters fresh. Lightly sweet, paired well with cocktail and chimichurri sauce. Both cocktails were light on the palate with enough of a hit, not too sugary. Paired well with Oysters. The House Pan Roast. Without question I'd recommend to anyone who's visiting here the first time. I was originally going to settle for some market price lobster pasta but decided since everyone posted the House Pan Roast Steam the most might as well. Great choice regardless. Bartender Manager very professional. You feel taken care of. Ambiance without question excellent dine in atmosphere, very modern decor. So I just came back from a dispatch to Lansing Michigan and ate at one of their Seafood Boils...does not compare to this establishment in Temple City Los Angeles!!! read more

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The cajun fries for the lobster roll is good. I didnt see cajun fried on the me by itself though. The lobsterroll wasnt bad. it was a little on the smaller side for $33 but they do give a decent amount of lobster so im not complaining. I cant compare serving portion to other places since i dont usually eat lobster rolls. The traditional pan roast is good. Got mild but it was a little towards the medium side. My friend was dying from her mild jambalaya. Thank you for refilling my water 3 times. read more

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Located in a plaza with variety of restaurants, parking can be a challenge on a weekend but eventually you'll find one. This restaurant is right in front of the fountain (with the floating kettle). We got seated right away but the male server (the Vietnamese one) didn't even acknowledge us nor gave us a menu not until we asked for it. He just pointed the QR code in a rude way. On the other hand, the female server was nice. We ordered the jambalaya, roasta and fried oysters. Serving size was a huge portion and is good for sharing if you're not too hungry. The spice level for both dishes can be adjusted to your liking. read more

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A lazy Sunday Easter afternoon. Was watching an episode of S3 Lifestyle Saturday night. Best believe when looking for something to eat we decided to come check it out because of their recommendation. Today we decided to try their fried shrimp po boy, the fish and chips, and some wings that we were craving last night. We came during happy hour with the fish and chips just at 11.50. Oysters at 1.50, but didn't try them today. Their prices are not bad at all. The fish and chips are battered different. They were crispy and seasoned very good. Juicy center. I am obsessed with their Cajun fries! I was soo bloated but continued to eat them lol. We got the salad for the po boy since we already had fries with the fish and chips. The po boy was delicious. It had a horseradish relish with onions and the shrimp had a Cajun seasoning. I thought the seasoning was good but I craved a little saltiness. But!- if you have it with fries don't worry about it. I ate my fries from the fish and chips and the sandwich. Bomb! The salad was delish, it was topped with tomatoes, onions, and a sweet vinaigrette. Topped everything off with an Arnold Palmer. They do have cocktails and beer. Today was not a drinking day. $9 margaritas during happy hour- their watermelon margarita did sound tempting as they seem to make their juice here. Honestly everything here looks good. We came with an empty stomach left with leftover wings. I wanted to focus more on the seafood as we ate and finish the wings at home. The wings had a great flavor. Their dressings were bomb. Including their tartar sauce! I did not get tired of it. I feel like most places use mayo-this was legit. I wanted more of it! Cant wait to come back and try their noodles, chowder, and everything else! read more

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On a Friday night in February, I ordered take out dinner. The restaurant looked busy at 5:25pm. I was nicely greeted and shown my order receipt to the hostess. It looks like they had nice ambiance in the dining room. My food was already ready in paper bag with nice containers. I ordered fish and chips with clam chowder soup. The clam chowder was thick and yummy. The 3 fish strips were long in length and fried nicely with crispy Cajun fries. Next time I will definitely go there for dinner. FYI, Best to park underneath in garage read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - FISH N CHIPS - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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DineLA once again brought us to this seafood spot, perhaps the only American restaurant in a predominantly Asian outdoor shopping centre that includes the famous Bistro Na's. I was and still am interested in trying their Happy Hour, which has good deals. They had a DineLA lunch and dinner menu; we did the 2-course lunch (starter and main). We came at opening time and there was only 1 person in front and 1 in the open kitchen. There were 2 parties and someone making a large to-go order, so it took awhile for the server to do everything--seat people, take orders, make cocktails and bring drinks and food. etc. Later more workers came and he was able to catch up. Our 2 starters were the Cajun truffle fries and shrimp and grits. Shrimp and grits are usually a main, but this smaller version was very good--4 shrimp atop grits with andouille sausage, bacon, green onions, cheeses and the trinity (bell pepper, onion, celery). The fries had Cajun spice, parmesan and truffle oil. Our mains were the chicken and sausage pan roast and the fried catfish po'boy. The pan roasts here have a tomato seafood bisque base, served with the trinity and either rice or pasta. Their house pan roast with seafood was an upcharge for DineLA. The po'boy was delish, a large well-fried piece of catfish (you can get it blackened too) served on a toasted French roll with molasses mustard, remoulade, sauteed trinity, lettuce and tomato. Cajun fries (not truffled) were served alongside! I got a Shirley Temple and it included refills! Always a good meal here. One day I'll try the Happy Hour, read more

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Friendly service. Good food. Great happy hour deals. If you're in the mood for some pan roast definitely give this spot a try. read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - FISH N CHIPS - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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The Dive Oyster Bar (Temple City) is such a fun spot--casual with an elevated feel that makes it perfect for a night out. Went on a Friday and they even had a DJ playing 2000s Top 40, which gave it a lively vibe without being too loud. The space itself is clean, modern, and well-designed, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a win. The service really stood out--Veronica was incredibly kind and even helped celebrate my birthday, which made the experience feel special. Food had a lot of highlights: Oysters (happy hour) were fresh, well-presented, and a great deal. Clams & mussels had a spicy, flavorful broth--definitely one of my favorites. The lobster roll (off-menu) was rich and delicious on soft brioche. Shrimp & grits were solid and satisfying. And the scallops were AMAZING--beautifully presented, fresh, and easily one of the best dishes of the night Overall: Great atmosphere, standout service, and delicious seafood across the board. This is a spot I'd definitely come back to--especially for the oysters, scallops, lobster roll and overall vibe. read more

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An oldie but a goodie! One of my fav Happy Hour places! Some of the best fish and chips! Got their bread pudding for the first time cuz hubby wanted dessert and it was delish! Super moist! I really liked it with the berry compote but hubby wouldn't let me make it pretty! The oysters were delish as was everything else! Service was excellent! Our server Veronica was great! Love the decor and the ambiance and they have a live dj on Friday nights. read more

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Nice place to get quality seafood at a decent price. We ordered exclusively from the happy hour menu and were pleasantly surprised with what we received. Our server was very kind and honest about what he recommended from the menu, and what he didn't prefer. The oysters were fresh and the raw scallops were delightful. The hot Cheetos mac and cheese was good, the pan roast grilled cheese was solid. But the fish and chips was outstanding. It wasn't too breaded and it felt delicate in the best way possible. Nice place that isn't too pretentious or stuffy, but the food quality and service definitely elevate the experience. read more

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Stopped by the Dive for a birthday and the whole experience was great! Staff was very attentive and knowledgeable for our friend who had a 'seafood allergy' Everytime I crave cajun food, this place doesn't disappoint. The hardest part is deciding which entree to pick. Gumbo, pan roast, chowder, make sure you bring enough people to share. The sprouts appetizer is really good too! Inside is also designed very nicely with sea theme and lit up bar. Definitely a nice place to go for special occasions or happy hours. read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - Lychee martini - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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I had a delicious meal here! We had an Alfredo pasta, shrimp po boys, and fried fish. Everything tasted yummy. I just wish there was more filling in the po boys. I've had them in New Orleans and the shrimp was plump, juicy and bigger. These were kind of small. Service was fine and our water was always filled. The fried fish was crispy on the outside, tender inside and so flavorful! I would try other dishes next time. read more

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A perfect place for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Bartender and Staff are SO attentive and checked on my table often. They have a lunch special + happy hour menu that is super enticing: think Fish & Chips and Clam Chowder. Both a 10/10 to me. I was here for HH and the place was pretty happening. Place was nicely decorated and spacious enough to accommodate large crowds. Their Jambalaya was VERY tasty - a MUST try! Highly recommend The Dive! read more

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Been coming to The Dive for many years now. Great seafood spot to catch up with friends, share drinks, bites, and they have some pretty great pan roast. The shareables are tapas sized, and the drinks are really tasty. Fully stocked bar with many cocktail options (I like the old fashioned). Some draft beer selections including local beer (ogopogo). The star of the show is their pan roast, very buttery, creamy and perfect during cold weather. The decor inside is very modern, they have chefs cooking up the pan roast in front of you if you sit at the counter. On Fridays, they have a DJ playing good tunes. Prices are somewhat reasonable, a bit on the pricier side and enjoying many drinks and shareables can start adding up. The oysters are very tasty and fresh, no complaints (though can be pricey). My favorite is the kumamoto ($48 for a dozen). I've came on multiple occasions, one time during the dodgers game and it was somewhat lively. They do have happy hour everyday from 3:00 to 6:30 pm, as well as late night happy hour that has a different schedule based on the weekends--Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 11:30 pm, and Sunday 8:30 to 10:00 pm. You can find the latest schedule and menu on their website, which they also have QR codes on tables for. Parking for the most part can be found in the large plaza parking lot, they also do have underground parking, though it can be busy during peak hours of the weekends. Would I come back? Most definitely. read more

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Came back again for their happy hour special but tried their pan roast this time. It was so good and worth getting. It's big enough to share with two people read more

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My friends and I came for their happy hour and it was such a vibe. They had a live DJ and the place was decorated for Halloween. Our service was nice and helped us decide on what drinks we should get. The plaza has a parking lot as well as underground. We got the grilled cheese pan roast and chowder frots. The grilled cheese was yummy goodness but the tomato soup wasn't my favorite. Still a good combo over all though. The chowder frots were delicious! It was heavy but all the different ingredients put together was perfect! read more

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3.4 stars Decided to take advantage of DineLA a couple weeks ago to try this restaurant. These are what I got: DineLA ($25): Chicken & Andouille Sausage Pan Roast: got this is medium spice and thought it was quite tasty, sauce was velvety, and it was the perfect spice level for me. Rice was cooked well. Unfortunately, the chicken pieces were overcooked and quite rough and stringy. 4/5 stars Cajun Shrimp w/ Cheesy Grits: shrimp was huge! Cheesy grits was super buttery and cheesy...extremely tasty and super fatty. 5/5 stars Extra order: Fried Calamari ($14): the dish I disliked the most. Price point is bad for the amount of calamari I got. I'd hazard a guess that it's just 2 baby squids. Batter wasn't crunchy and there were definitely rubbery bits. I'd skip this next time. 1/5 stars Server was good, however, the restaurant either didn't turn on their A/C or it was on like 80°F or something. It was too hot in there and not a comfortable eating experience. Parking is free, but can get crowded during lunch/dinner rush. I'd come back just for the cheesy grits. read more

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Terrible HH (3-6:30pm) Sad to say the quality of everything was of the lowest. Even the tap beer was fairly flat. The clam chowder is a bowl of very thick flour laden cream. It was however full of clams. The steamed clams and mussles 10.50 were not fresh. Even frozen shellfish can be decent but they would break into 3-4 pieces when you try to pry them from the shell. Also the fish and chips, just mush. Nicely fried outside but mushy inside. Lacked seasoning. Overall it was low quality seafood and very disappointing. I've been here 2 years ago and it was decent then. Not great but decent. The Belgian beer flat. The hazy was better and I would probably get than instead. Parking underground very easy and spacious. read more

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Asked for non-spicy gumbo and it came out very spicy. Server said he'd check with the chef but never followed up. If the gumbo is inherently spicy from the seasoning, it would help to let customers know upfront rather than offering a non-spicy option. Lobster roll was small for $34. read more

Had some business nearby, so we stopped in on a whim. Underground parking is the way to go, although be warned--it's kind of a lobster trap down there. The restaurant was decorated for Halloween, with a giant Jack Skellington in the front, which always makes me happy. Thanks! Given that it's an Oyster Bar, we had to order oysters to start. Quite delicious. For our mains, I had the house special pan roast (which, if you've never had it, is a tomato seafood stew) with rice, and my girlfriend had the catfish po'boy with fries. Both were very tasty. Beer menu wasn't extensive, but does have some good local craft brews which I always applaud. read more

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Outstanding! Flavors were totally on point - zesty, herbaceous, complex creole/cajun. Lobster pasta is a must have at any price, but one serving is plenty for 2 people (it is, after all, pasta cooked in a roux). Fish and chips were great; fries were herbed and well seasoned; calamari was crazy good. Clam chowder was remarkably delicious - I'm from New England so I'm picky about my chowder, especially if it's not "authentic" - but this chowder with the Cajun twist was really something else - a definite must try. Bread pudding (the original with the berry compote) is a must have, so be sure to leave room Also, our server Jenny is a superhero - she was the only one there and held it down all by herself during a busy Friday lunch service; she was genuinely friendly, highly attentive and gave great suggestions on what to order 10 stars. read more

Food was great, service was great, overall this place was awesome! I definiteley recommend this place to anyone and I will come back again!!! read more

So fun, cute place and the food was delicious. Service was also fantastic. I got the Bloody Mary with the blue crab and it's damned near a meal. read more

The food was amazing! We had the clam chowder and it's definitely super filling and it has shrimps and clams in it! The fried calamari is so good in my opinion-- it's so crispy and something about it makes me always come back here for more. My boyfriend has the oysters and he really enjoyed them! The service was so great! we came the last 40 minutes before they closed and they gladly sat us (sorry! we didn't mean to come so late). Our waitress was so sweet, she made sure to keep checking in with us. The place was very spacious, lots of seats and there is also bar seating. Would definitely come back again! read more

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If you are searching for a flavorful seafood restaurant it's here. The Dive has a lively casual atmosphere offering very welcoming staff. The oysters are truly the star of the show served fresh with bread. If you aren't a fan of oysters they have a variety of delicious pan roasts to choose from.The restaurant is very laid back with a modern "dive" feel without making the place seem musty. The service is great having attentive staff knowledgeable and happy to give recommendations. Pro Tip: It can get a little busy during peak dinner hours so be prepared for a potential wait read more

This is a perfect place to drink and eat with your friends. Food was pretty good. I love that they have happy hour for their oysters. The place was very quiet during when I went. I'm sure it would be more lively if there's more people. We got Hot Cheetos Truffle Mac n Cheese, Roasta, and raw oysters. The Mac n Cheese is more of a fun side dish to go with your drinks. The Roasta tastes pretty good. I'd for sure come again for that happy hour oyster. I'd take my friends here to enjoy a calm night. Staff were very friendly. read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - Oyster of the Day - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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This place is alright and mid for the price you pay on these for the area. I got the clam chowder bread bowl which was a lot more bread than soup, haha. It was fine, the flavor was okay, needs a bit more seasoning and seafood taste. We got the house roast as well for 29 bucks and it was kinda subpar for the quantity, rice is extra if you want more which is sad. Flavor was good though! Fish and chips, pretty regular and the fried crab po was too fishy for us, definitely not fresh. We also got 6 oyster, which again, nothing special. For three people it was like 115+ tip. Their automatic tip is 25% so just fyi. Eh, this place is fine. Not a lot of servers but they were all nice. Only main thing is their chairs suck! If the owners are reading this, your chairs need to be changed. It felt like a metal prison for your butt. Thanks! read more

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They extend their summer 2025 dinela menu to 8/15 so got the chance to stop by for $25 lunch set menu. The houses pecial pan roast (added $5 for seafood upgrade, reg price $29) is indeed a must try. Packed with cajun style flavor and cooked in a unique dteamkettle the dish is served HOT with shrimp mussels clams and pieces of blue crab and sausage. Ordered it mild and spiciness was not prominent. Would rec starting it off spicer if that's something you'd enjoy. It can be a bit salty despite it being served with rice, but could also compliment it with additional food Very cool to look at how the food is prepped in the steam kettle! For the appetizer, it was not written on the DineLA menu but the server mentioned there was an add $5 to get a half dozen oysters, which will was the oyster of the day (you don't get to pick the kind of oyster) -- On that day they served olympic oysters The shellfish was super FRESH. The cocktail sauce with horseradish and lemon to go with were great. Gonna try to come back here during happyhour for the $2 oysters! Overall damage is $35 = $25 set menu price + $5 house special pan roast upgrade + $5 half dozen oyster upgrade. The DineLA deal helped saved a few bucks. read more

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This is a highly recommended place the vibe , the bar the music , the waiters and the food was delicious and amazing service . I didn't catch our servers name but she was great ! And attentive her and the staff walking around . Now for the food , I shared a truffle Mac and cheese with hot Cheetos 12/10 try it ! I also had the calamari 10/10 nice and crispy with little squids yum!! And lastly we shared a "the house " pan roast this place was very good the flavors and the serving size was just perfect . My husband and I will definitely be coming back ! :) read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - Truffle Mac & cheese - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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Came here on a Thursday with a friend and luckily made it just before happy hour ended at 6:30pm. We started with the clam and mussel, half a dozen oysters, and a bowl of clam chowder. For entrees, we shared the fish and chips and the house pan roast. Everything was delicious, fresh, and flavorful. Service was amazing. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. Parking can be tricky at times, but there's an underground garage and a top lot, both free, which makes it manageable. The ambiance can get loud when the games are on, but it still felt comfortable and we were able to have a conversation without shouting. Overall, a great spot for seafood and good vibes--I'll definitely be back. read more

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Second time around, our last visit here was not a great 1st time experience. Walking in, we were greeted right away & sat down. Ordered lemonade 8/10 Starters we ordered half dozen oysters (creamy deliciousness) 10/10 so fresh! Loui Salad was different, but delicious! I'd probably like my onions julianned, than chopped. 7/10 Pan roast 6/10 too sweet for our liking, even after asking for the spicy level. I would try something different from the menu, next visit. Our server was the greatest! read more

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My boyfriend and I dined in and the service was attentive compared to previous experience. We ordered the Cheesy Shrimp and Grits ($13), Gumbo ($26), and Cioppino ($30.50). Food wise, we both felt that the Pan Roast in the previous visit was better and had more depth in flavor. That said, the appetizer (Cheesy Shrimp and Grits) was definitely the highlight. While the portion was underwhelming, it was rich and cheesy. However, shortly after the meal, we both experienced slight stomach discomfort. At first, we thought it might have been from the post-dinner drink. But when I ate the leftover Gumbo the next day, I felt the same discomfort. read more

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Another great date night at the dive oyster bar. We have come here multiple times and it has never disappointed. We tried the sprouts this time and it has now become one of my favorites along with the house special pan roast. Order: Sprouts and house special pan roast cons: The bar can get kind of hot with the cooking so less than ideal for someone who runs hot read more

The Dive Oyster Bar - spot - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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