I stand by this being one of the best iced coffees in LA. It's nothing insanely fancy but it's so well priced and tastes perfect every time. The Uni was absolutely superb! I was a little worried because it didn't seem like they had a lot of options available in the case, but they brought out a lot more for me to choose from. I highly recommend telling them what you're looking for because they have some amazing recommendations. Next on my list to try is the handroll kit! read more

I turned to my friend and said "I think this is my favorite sushi spot now." I heard about the Joint Seafood and investigated yesterday - going in to just sniff things out. The space is really quite large. I was happy to see there was a seafood counter with a display case of smoked fish, a couple of dips, aged beef. The guys were super friendly behind the counter. I spotted the cafe area where they serve coffees and teas - I made a note that I had to come back to try that. Back to the deli counter - they recommended I try the smoked sea bass since they don't get it in often so I took some of that and a smoked salmon collar. The hand roll bar was empty since it was late in the afternoon but too early for dinner. I promised the sushi chef there that I would return. So I went back today with a couple of friends. We sat at that hand roll bar and had the best hand rolls I've ever had. We ordered a la carte and I absolutely loved those creations - full of flavor, texture - unique and tantalizing! I'm curious to go back and try some of the other things on there like the burger? the shabu shabu? I can't wait to see how they serve those items. Their little market area is fascinating as well - with small bottles of soy sauce aged in bourbon barrels and other delicious sounding ingredients. I did end up taking home a shaker bottle of their house made furikake. Can't wait to try that! I'm so happy this is in the neighborhood. It's a great spot to introduce friends to and serves as inspiration for anyone who loves to cook. read more

TLDR: 4/5 - Review comprised of the cafe and fish market only w the Sunday bbq fish edition. Great selection, of fish but can run out quickly. Cafe is a hidden gem. Service was satisfactory. Fish was very fresh and tasty. I would come again to try the restaurant and their other fish products I missed. So this place is a choose your own adventure (handrolls, fish shop, cafe), built out in this tetris sort of layout. Upon entry you have some high chair seating and the cafe straight to the back. Along the other side is some window seating followed with the fish shop on against the last wall. Overall its pretty small so seating is limited. So much so I was indirectly informed to move from the window seating after sitting there with my bev and bread because that was for the handroll section. So I promptly went outside. Ordered: Iced Chai Latte: 5/5 - Excellent Chai. Best I've had in a minute Banana Bread: 5/5 - Recommended to me by the server. Sigh, reminded me of those good ol covid days. Very good banana bread. BBQ Fish: 4/5 So fun fact - on sundays whatever you buy from the fish shop they'll bbq it for you, pretty cool right? While the prices are a little steep, most of it is by weight so my selected fish actually was only $6. When we do the bbq option you get a little slaw to go with it. I asked the guy to give me a relatively affordable but good option and now I don't remember what it was I know. But it WAS good. It was light, a little citrusy, and surprisingly meaty? If I closed my eyes and did a blind test you could've had me fooled for red meat. If you don't like bones and all I would suggest something else. Now I have to say as soon as I ordered that one of the girls who worked there was on her off day and ordered a salmon burger, and apparently that's off the menu and isn't every week! I felt bamboozled, the fish guy did me wrong haha. With that said, if you can be here for that it seems well worth it, the grill man was mostly cooking patties and I asked one party how was it and they said it was delicious, really packed too, that burger was thick! Now there is some outdoor seating (3) but between the handrolls in the back and the bbq in the front it could be hard to find a place to sit. I got there around 12 Sunday and a few things I wanted were already sold out so I'd say make it earlier or order ahead if you can. All in all this place has been on my list for a few years now and I'm glad I finally went. I enjoyed what I experienced so far but I'm willing to go back to get the full nine yards. read more

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Delicious fresh hand rolls!! Has a fantastic fish market as well. Service was wonderful!

I like this place a bit pricey for the food but it was still good. I would have preferred that they made the fish you pick but they only do certain items. Service is pretty good and the family is definitely friendly. Clean place with very limited tables and seating. I would come here again. Unfortunately only street parking. Btw, I really liked their coffee drinks here. read more

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i absolutely love going to this place for the coffee! i haven't tried out the food yet but hoping to try out the saturday japanese brunch soon. the interior is super cute and welcoming, plenty of places to sit during your morning cup of coffee. the staff is super friendly and make the drinks delicious! i always get an iced cortado and it is one of my faves. definitely worth trying out! nice little hidden gem read more

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The frozen wasabi was expired in 2024 and I did not notice this until I got home. Prices are at a premium so this was disappointing. Staff have mixed hygiene standards. Many bare hands on fish, some gloves. Not a lot of hand washing going on which bothered me. Using gloved hands to touch receipts and the counter and the cabinet handles but not a lot of hand washing is a concern. I spent about $170 and it's expected to have things a bit tighter. Staff eating behind the counter, it was a mixed bag of professionalism. Everyone is nice, it just didn't seem to be the level I expected for this price point. It felt too casual. read more

Super excited to finally try this seafood market! I am so pleased with the quality of their fish as well as the thoughtfulness that went into packing the fish. The otoro and sea bream were both wrapped in paper towels in addition to parchment papers which helped with the oiliness. I really appreciate that they fileted the skin from the salmon but left it so I could cook it. The staff are really nice and helpful with advising how many pounds of fish to purchase. I really want to try something at their cafe next time and I'm definitely going to buy more fish for at-home sashimi and to cook! Otoro - 5/5, melt in your mouth good! Sea bream - 5/5, sooo delicious seared in a pan. This was an unexpected favorite cooked! Steelhead salmon - 4/5, good but not as delicious as the other two fish read more

The Joint Seafood - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The most delicious hand rolls with fresh ingredients. Reasonable price and no fuss preparation and attentive service. The coffee is special and we purchased the coffee beans. We also purchased their branzino that was better than Wholefood. read more

I drove by the joint for years thinking it was a dispensary then my friend asked if I had their rolls, long story short we met there and had a feast of rolls and smoked fish and matcha latte, bought an amazing sourdough loaf, planing on going back for more rolls and smoked fish. The Joint: coffee, bread, rolls, and smoked fish all intertwined and not a dispensary. read more

Came by to pick up some fresh Ikura but found they also have a coffee shop and a handroll restaurant in the same place! So I took full advantage! Ordered a brown sugar latte while I waited for a table, it took about 20-30 minutes for a table to open up. Then ordered the Xtra-med hand rolls which comes with 6 rolls. The rolls were very fresh and tasted so good! Also got fresh Hokkaido Ikura from the fish market side to eat with the handrolls! Definitely a small gem in Sherman oaks. A place to pick up fresh whole fish and steaks for the day/week and a place to enjoy a quick bite. read more

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Good place to meet friends for dining. Showcased fish and other seafood. Loved the grilled black cod. All the food was relatively fresh. I look for quality over quantity. But they were pricey.The servers were attentive and the owner who was present was very pleasant and helpful. read more

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This little gem was split up between a little a cafe on the left and the seafood market to the right. Was able to find a metered parking spot just outside the shop on a Saturday weekend. My husband and I had hoped to come to try some of their hand rolls but unfortunately were informed that they don't serve them until 11:00 AM so we settled for breakfast bento. The salmon was delicious, tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned with a side of some vegetables, rice and miso. The one person working at the cafe, though, was so sweet and helpful despite being a one-man show at the cafe taking orders and preparing drinks. Since we didn't get enough of our fill of fish, we decided to pick some things up from the seafood market to take home and boy were we glad we did. We got cuts of smoked salmon loin and belly along with the salmon shmear. Both cuts were delicious, smoky (I feel like I can never eat the smoked salmon I get prepackaged from grocery stores ever again after this sadly..), but the standout was definitely the belly. It was SO FATTY but MELT IN YOUR MOUTH. My husband and I would eat just small portions of it every day after the purchase so we could savor it little by little before we ran out. There was a GENEROUS amount of salmon pieces were included in the shmear and was fresh/tender. If it wasn't so pricey I would come back so often to get cuts of the salmon!! Hoping to come back soon though to try out their hand rolls--can't imagine how delicious it is given the quality of fish we've already experienced! Recommend checking out this gem if you're ever in the area! read more

If you luv eating fish, thos is the place to buy your fish, they have a wide variety of fresh wish,I go there the buy their snoked salmon belly and salmon collars, its like candy for an adult! Delicious read more

Probably the best seafood market in LA. Service is top notch. Everyone is super helpful and knowledgeable about their own products and how to use them. Fish is dry aged to perfection and great prices. I ordered some akami (lean tuna) and ora king salmon for NYE. It was ready in a few minutes after I arrived and the cuts were so clean and well sized. read more

I've been wanting to try this sushi spot for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did! I wasn't sure what to expect since it's tucked inside a space with multiple mini shops--a fish market, a coffee shop, a sushi bar, and I'm pretty sure they even sell sourdough bread. I came specifically for the sushi, and it did not disappoint. Seating is pretty limited--most tables are for two, and there's a small bar with just three spots. Definitely not a big sit-down place, but that's part of the vibe. Heads up--this is a hand roll spot. Hand rolls range from $6-$9, unless you go for one of their specialty rolls, which run $20+. I tried a handful, and every single one was amazing. Also, they serve the rolls on paper--no plates--so keep that in mind if presentation matters to you. Cons: Parking is a nightmare since it's right on Ventura--super limited and tough to find. And because it's inside a fish market, it does smell like fish. The ambiance could definitely be better, but honestly, the sushi makes up for it. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Though looking at fish hanging upside down can look scary, if you think about the Gwen where they showcase dry aged meat, it's a similar concept here were they sell dry aged sushi--a kind of niche right now. I like getting sashimi grade dry-aged fish here to make crudos or sushi/poke at home. Hubby and I like the toro, salmon, uni, ikura, and scallops. Make sure you check the daily provisions list as the options can change daily, and know that they close on Mondays. Love that it's only 5 mins away from our home! read more

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I really enjoy this place. It's a casual place to get very good and unique hand-rolls. The spicy tuna and the lox one are delicious and would recommend. read more

Ordered 3 hand rolls to-go (spicy tuna, fatty tuna, and shrimp). I live very close, so the food was still essentially dine-in quality by the time I got home. Unfortunately, the fish quality was very disappointing. The tuna did not taste fresh, and even the shrimp tasted off. I could barely finish the meal and honestly just hope I don't get sick. The overall experience also felt concerning. The restaurant had a very pungent fish odor -- and I understand it's a seafood spot, but it smelled noticeably off compared to other fish markets like Yama. The operation also seemed disorganized, with the host repeatedly running to the back to retrieve fish for the chefs while customers waited around 10 minutes just to place orders. The chef station is very small and positioned in the middle of constant foot traffic and movement, which raised some sanitation concerns for me. There's also an office setup visible off to the side near the coffee shop area, which added to the overall chaotic feel of the space. On a positive note, the coffee was actually very good. I ordered a cold brew and really enjoyed it. Honestly, that's the only reason this ended up being a 2-star review instead of 1. read more

The grill fish was great. Not a lot of places to sit but cute. Also has a coffees s well.

This is a great spot. Not easy to mess things up here. Try a bit of everything. You have high chairs and a barebones utilitarian atmosphere. Not cozy comfy stuff here. This place means business, and that is to feed you some top fish. The menu is easy and simple to order. They even have some great coffee. read more

The quality of fish here is amazing! They even have a grill out in the front. Lots of seating as well read more

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This place has made me elevate my sushi game. Everything is hands down 5 out of 5 here. You can look at their live provisions list and order online. I prefer to go in the day I plan to make sushi and purchase what's available. But to guarantee the fish you want you must order ahead of time. The reason I prefer to go in and order is to understand more about the process of putting an order together. For example, if you purchase salmon, they filet the fish in two halves then they cut your weight from top (of fish) to bottom (of fish) meaning you will get a belly portion in every order. For yellowtail you would need to ask for the belly portion if that's your preference. In person ordering allows to also see the size of the fish available and make decisions based on estimated weight. So I might want 1lb of salmon but I might just take the entire filet of half the salmon because they are telling me it probably weighs 1 1/3 lbs. Overtime, I've learned a lot. Pro tip: ask them to remove the skin. That will save you time. I bring a sealed large freezer bag with lots of frozen ice packs and also ask them for ice. As soon as I get home I take the fish out one at a time and trim and wrap in saran wrap and place on ice packs in my fridge. That will keep it fresh until we have sushi in the evening. read more

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Absolutely love everything about this place. At first thought coffee and chirashi ? But when you do it well, damn is it a killer combo. Wife and I came off a flight a bit tired and hungry. Go figure really needed some good cappuccino and craving some sushi or chirashi. So glad we came by the joint. Their cappuccino is medium to dark, so deep in flavor but still smooth. The only complaint here is i drank mine way too fast. We also got a couple of miso soups and the chirashi bento. Wow. The raw fish is super buttery and clean. Rich flavor from the fish itself without any sauce needed, and so clean as you chew. And the miso soup, tons of deep fish flavor you only get from adding in great fish stock. Absolutely recommend this place. Bonus, not sure if they will have it in your visit, but you can ask if they have pup friendly fish as well. =] read more

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The menu is very confusing. The service was ok, the hand rolls were good but they take long between rolls. The place smells of fish and There is no parking. We went with a party of 6 and had to huddle around one table with very uncomfortable metal chairs. I won't go again. read more

It's not often that I give a place a five (5) star review. However, this place is more than deserving. If I could give it six (6) stars I would. I highly recommend you stop in and see what I mean. The seafood is amazing and extremely fresh. It tastes like it was just caught this very day. They do amazing hand rolls that are made to order. You seriously need to make a trip to try there amazing food. The service is spot on and the staff are extremely friendly. They bend over to please you. It's top notch service! The ambiance is very chill and laid back. I highly recommend this place. They have two (2) sided of the place. One is the restaurant and the other is a incredible fresh seafood market. Additionally, they have dry aged fish as well. They absolutely know what they're doing on both sides of the place. It would be a shame if you didn't stop there and check it out. They are kid friendly as well. The manager is Jeff and he is on top of everything. read more

The Santa Barbara uni here is TDR. Fresh uni has a sweetness to it and there are actually very few restaurants I have been to in America that have served uni that is this creamy and delicious. Smoked or aged fish is another specialty here and we especially enjoy their salmon kama (collar) and belly. Oily in all the right ways with a salty flavor - goes perfectly with steamed Japanese rice and some furikake! What's fun about The Joint is that it is also doubles as a coffee shop so you can get your coffee or matcha latte without having to make another stop. So while the beverages themselves aren't mindblowing, I'll bet the correlation between seafood and caffeine consumption is close to 1 so, from my perspective, having this added convenience is a brilliant business decision. Anyway, all this is to say that I think The Joint is one of the best kept secrets of the Valley! read more

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This place is an experience! Their fish is so incredibly fresh and the combination of a cafe is interesting but it works! Everyone there is so kind. You do have to not mind fish to sit in there but the smell is incredibly managed considering the fridges. Always a fun visit when go. read more

I came last night with my close friend. It's very bizarre in there. We were sat at a table with split open fish carcasses with no eyes and blood dripping down the body the place reeks of fish. The service was good. The parking is nonexistent. The Sushi was OK sugar fish is much better And Kazunori. I was under the impression that they had fish dishes, but they don't. It's very limited sushi that's not that tasty. I will not go back there. read more

While the place is hands down the best fish in town they certainly charge so too. Nothing wrong with it! If you offer quality you should price it accordingly. However I got a tray of uni the other day and tried it 4-5 hours later and it was awfully bitter. No problem. Things happen. I call today let the lady over the phone about it and offer to bring it back. It makes sense since everyone can call after they eat their stuff and say it was bad. She initially agreed but once I told her I can come tomorrow she told me that's not okay because it will be too long since it's been sold and they need to taste it. Mind you I let her know I live 40 minutes driving from there so I can't just allocate 1.5 hours of my day on the fly to get a refund for the spoiled product I was sold same we speak. Thousand of dollars I spent over the past years later this really left a bitter taste in my mouth... On two accounts read more

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so this is my usual Thursday- Sunday spot LOL. I would say I'm a regular here, I even try to sit in the same spot bc it's the best spot. It's truly an experience. Usually we start out with the mixed pickles, and some sake . I always get 2 fat, 2 lean hand rolls. And if I'm pretty hungry I'll add a spicy tuna hand roll and if I'm reallyyyy hungry we'll ask Brian to make us something custom which is always FIRE. After I usually get a coffee to go and those are pretty good too. Service is always top tier, never disappointed. Vibes are chill, nothing ever crazy, really relaxing. Nice lunch spot. read more

The Joint Seafood - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've had their dry aged fish at other restaurants, but I've never gotten anything directly from The Joint until now. Sure, the uni was great, but the lox were really incredible. Probably the best lox I've ever had. Subtle flavor from the smoking, thinly sliced, and just melted in my mouth. Almost seemed like a cross between great salmon sashimi and lox (in the best way). Additionally, they very conveniently allow you to order ahead of time online and were very responsive when I emailed again to change my pickup time. Very smooth process. Go here if you want the highest quality seafood. read more

What is The Joint?? A sushi restaurant? A coffee shop? A fish market? A butcher? It's all of those things - and somehow more. It's a beautiful, slightly confusing fusion that just works. Though my visit was brief, I had one mission: the uni. And wow- what an introduction. Creamy, briny, and utterly fresh. That said, the service was...fine. Neither good nor bad, just functional. The team seemed focused, but not a single person smiled or gave off any warmth - it was a bit unfriendly for a place with such inviting vibes otherwise. read more

The Joint Seafood was a disappointment - not because of their quality, but it was different from my expectations. My expectations: Based on pictures and menus found on Yelp, I came here expecting seafood brunch/lunch along with my coffee. Reality: Coffee shop with a small bakery items and sandwich menu, and a separate fish market to the side. Long story short, based on pictures on Yelp, I was expecting some delicious seafood bites with my coffee, but they stopped kitchen services since Covid. Ended up ordering a coffee because I was tired from my 40 minutes drive to get to this location. Coffee is decent, but again... I would not have driven 40 minutes for it. Hopefully they were resume seafood kitchen service and I can give them another try in the near future. read more

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We had a great grilled stripe bass at Damian and were told that the fish was sourced from The Joint so we decided to stop by to pick up a few things. Our attention, as we walked in, was immediately drawn to the several stainless steel and glass dry aging cabinets in the store. Dry aging fish is a relatively new phenomenon in the US but a growing number of high-end restaurants are now serving dry aged fish as much as they serve dry aged beef. Dry aging fish yields a more intense flavor and firmer texture with less fishiness. Most of the fish here are aged from 7 to 14 days; some may be aged even longer. They also offer many imported fish that is almost never seen in typical retail fish markets. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. The person who helped us didn't hesitate to explain to us the origins of the various fish and their characteristics. The prepping and cutting of the fish were done expertly and quickly. Most fish here can be purchase as filets or whole. Prices quoted were generally for filets; price per lb. Drops to half with a whole fish purchase. We picked up some chutoro and we're happy to learn that they slice them lengthwise; we were able to use it to create tuna noodles. The whole turbo and a kuromutsu (Japanese bluefish) top filet were great for grilling. We did so and served them with some homemade salsa verde. We were definitely happy to have found this place because the quality of what they source are far better than that of those "wholesale" fish companies in DTLA. read more

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I enjoyed the do it yourself handrolls. I ordered a medium plus (?) and it was plenty for one person. Fun. And delicious. Space is relaxed. I also ordered the $81 do it yourself hand roll box. Perfect for two. Ordered this a day ahead. It was ready when we arrived. Simple. Delicious. Excellent. read more

A wonderful market! Yes, it's a market, NOT a restaurant. Don't get confused like me and my s/o did with all the fancy pictures on their Yelp page. Those pictures were most likely uploaded from professional chefs that buy their fish from The Joint. Anyways, we were a little down when we found out that it wasn't a restaurant, but that didn't stop us from buying amazing quality fish! They are known for selling dry aged fish. We bought four types of dry aged fish (akami, chutoro, otoro, and madai) and it was BEYOND DELICIOUS! It was so flavorful and overpowering, in a good way, that only a few bites per fish were plenty enough for me...and I usually eat quite a lot for a person my size. We also bought negitoro and uni here. My favorite was their otoro and uni. The otoro was extremely buttery and instantly melts in your mouth. For the uni, it was soft and creamy with a hint of a briny taste. They have a small cafe inside too. I got the matcha latte, salmon toast, and crab toast. All were a great start to my morning! The toast came with the black squid ink bread. I didn't really taste anything with the bread, but it looked nice. Between the salmon and crab toast, I highly recommend the salmon toast. It was nice and smokey and had the perfect texture. As for the crab toast, it was alright. It didn't taste too fresh and sweet like how crab should be. Overall, this is a spectacular seafood market to go to for dry aged fish! The service was awesome as well. This is definitely our go to fish market from now on. read more

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Dry aged fish! Came here after I ordered online. If you want one of their specials I recommend checking out their social media (specifically Instagram) to reserve their very limited dry aged fish sushi. I saw them plate the sushi/sashimi and they take an incredible amount of care with the presentation. The fish was delicious. It doesn't taste fishy at all like you would think older aged fish would. They'll also offer waygu beef along with your sushi. It's incredibly tender flavorful. I got to buy some of their aged smoked salmon and crab cake. Would recommend eating the sushi there but their salmon and crab cake was great at home. Definitely recommend but order online to guarantee getting some of their limited food! read more

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Love the place but this sign was a little concerning since people may have allergies! If not, very cool place to buy seafood just don't expect the smell of freshly brewed coffee but instead an aged fish aroma! read more

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Tried the crab cakes, I believe a smoked salmon collar, and the seaweed salad everything was delicious! The crab cake was full of crab and had a natural sweetness. The salmon was DELICIOUS. The service is great here the workers are really nice and it's so cool inside to see all the fish dry aging. I would like to try their coffee or tea next time. read more