L & E Oyster Bar - Los Angeles, California

Jonah Madeya

L&E Oyster Bar is such a great spot! I went for dinner on a date, and everything about it made the evening special. The place has this cozy, relaxed vibe that’s perfect for a laid-back night out. The lighting was warm, and the whole space felt welcoming and intimate—exactly what you want for a date.

The service was spot on too. Our server was super friendly and made great recommendations without hovering too much. The food was definitely the highlight, though. The oysters were super fresh and came with different sauces that really brought out the flavors. If you’re into oysters, this is the place to go.

We tried a few other dishes too, and everything was top-notch. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, and the presentation was great but not overly fancy. Their cocktails were also a nice surprise—really well done and a fun twist on the classics. Overall, it was just a great night, and I’d totally recommend L&E Oyster Bar for anyone looking for a relaxed but memorable meal. I’ll definitely be going back!

Shawn J

Oysters were delicious and only a little gritty. They only allow orders of 6 or 12, so keep that in mind for splitting with friends. The sauce served with the broccolini was absolutely fantastic and honestly a surprise favorite, highly recommend for a veggie with your fish. The trout belly was just fine, albeit not worth the elevated price tag. However, the main trout dish stood out, even ranking above the belly due to the detectable sauce and the perfectly cooked skin. Service is excellent with ordered water poured for you. Atmosphere is calmed by music drowning out the scattered conversation amidst dim, warm lighting. An extremely random gripe: the butter knives are so dull I couldn't even cut my broccolini with them.

Amanda Abel

Met up with a friend here and was bowled over by the oysters. So fresh and delicious, and we should have ordered a dozen instead of half. Lobster roll was solid, though I could have done without the mayo. (I asked for butter but am guessing they only do it with the hot version?) Fries were fantastic. The bartender was excellent and was happy to answer questions about the cocktails and adapt one for me. I forget the name of the one I got first, but it was excellent, as was the French 75. My only complaint about the bar is the very loud club music. I was trying to catch up with my friend who I hadn’t had a one on one in-person conversation with in literal years (pre-covid), and the music was a real impediment. Besides that, the vibe is great. Love the lounge seating and velvet pillows on the balcony. We got a nice breeze, and it didn’t bother me to be looking out over the street.

Tina C

Service was great! Easy to walk to and grab a seat around 9pm. The oysters were delicious & especially loved the clam chowder. So much better than lonely oyster who wouldn’t seat us even with reservations

Jordan Cappella

L & E is 3 minutes from where I live, so this is a local place for me. I have been about 20 times. The food is always exceptional! Whilst I love a laidback casual style; The last two times there we have been served by one of the bartenders on a Tuesday night. He just doesn’t seem to care about service. Spends most of his time socializing with coworkers and or friends directly in front of you…..while you have an empty glass, dirty plates or want more food. I am a 30% tipper for great service. I don’t need someone to stay at the table all night and chat with me, I have my friends I’m dining with for that! But please do follow up and sell more items. You are losing money for yourself and the restaurant. I had to flag down other servers to get refills on wine and water. If it’s busy I totally get it and no problem, but when the server is leaning against the wall and chatting with friends it’s a little annoying at these prices and they add a living $ % to the check which I support 100% but it feels more like charity when you’re not looked after. That said! Dinner was delicious. We started with oysters that were out of this world, then crab cake and shrimp cocktail. Ended with a Louie salad with crab meat that was mouthwatering good. Had a great Albariño wine and martinis would have drank more! Please do try L & E it’s worth it! just get there early if possible and sit outside with a server. There is also a great little bar upstairs if you want a drink before dinner or just a chill night out

Angel Ku

I love the staff there. They were super nice to the kid, and were truly helpful. They got their own style of food there I’m telling you, really special and definitely amazing! The cornbread is absolutely worth the wait, don’t miss that! Just a bit disappointed of the tiny oyster tho? Call it a fusion would be better than an oyster bar ? We wanted to sit outside but it was too long of the queue. Still got an awesome vibe of the night sitting inside. Overall it’s a relaxing and romantic place, I’d love to come back again.

Nikki Banner

This place was tasty! I really enjoyed it. I just wish the lobster Mac was slightly bigger portion. It looks bigger than it is because it’s spread out. Fabulous and delicious dinner. The drinks were really good too. There’s a cute bar upstairs and more of a restaurant vibe downstairs. Good place to grab a drink with a friend or date.

Denise Rocha

Best oysters we've had since moving from San Francisco! The raw oysters are super fresh and the broiled ones are a must try as well. We also tried the shrimp cocktail and the black cod etouffee, which were both delicious. Cocktails are great and the service is fantastic. We'll definitely be back.