Awesome night at L & E in Silver Lake ! My Foodie Friend recommended this place ....Soooo off we went .... Very enjoyable evening .. We tried a couple rounds of their oysters fresh and delicious ~ we split the Branzino and the Heirloom tomato ...feta and watermelon salad ..EVERYTHING was enjoyable ! The service was fun and friendly. We loved our waiter with the pretty eyes :) super nice guy .. The setting is chill and beautiful .. We sat outside on their patio it was a perfect summer So Cal evening .. We will see you soon L & E read more

Wanted to add an updated review because I was just thinking about how I want to return to L&E soon. I love everything about this establishment. It is perfectly compact & not too chaotic. Great for catching up with friends or a cute date night. Alongside all that, the food is absolutely delectable and very promising. They don't miss! read more

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Cutest little oyster bar in Silver Lake! Everything was good! Nothing was absolutely to die for but all and all it was a very nice date night dinner! If there was a star of the show it was those grilled oysters! Our server Eric was so attentive and also let us just vibe at the bar! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Their shrimp cocktail is my favorite in the city, I dream of it. I also finally got to try their burger and it was as delicious as it (always) looks. Love the caramelized onions in the burger, and the fries are so good. Great place to get little bites n a glass of wine, or for dinner! read more

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Went back after several years for dinner on a Monday night. Food -- Branzino ($32) and Lobster Roll ($40)-- was excellent but a bit pricey. Atmosphere was nice but the music was a bit loud for the dining room. They lost a star for not having any iced tea, which is odd since the owners are Southerners. Certainly a better experience here than my last review 12 years ago though (see below). I just can't afford to come here often. Out tab was $100 for 2 with no drinks (alcoholic or otherwise, appetizers or dessert). read more

Sone of the freshest oysters in the area. We ordered the dozen which included east coast and I forget the other region- Canada? I believe not sure but it is listed on the menu. Dirty martini was exceptional. Intimate dining, perfect for date nights or small groups. We didn't have reservations, we were a walk in on a Friday sometime around 4- we were seated right away. Our waiter was extremely we it nice and very welcoming. I enjoyed my dine in experience. Parking is extremely tough to find; I don't believe they have a lot reserved for customers. read more

L & E Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was craving oysters for dinner and I visited this place for the first time. I got there 5 minutes before they closed the kitchen! I ordered a dozen oysters and a hamachi aguachile. The oysters were delicious and they were shucked well (no pieces of shell in them) and were fresh. The hamachi aguachile was very tasty and also very fresh. The fish had no trace of fishy flavor. The avocado cream was smooth and creamy and the chile with oil was fresh, sharp and had a little kick, more than I expected so if you really do like spicy this is a very decent kick without being over the top. Atmosphere where I dined, upstairs, is "cozy." What I mean is it is a little small so if you go there is a chance there's no where to sit. I got lucky; as I arrived a patron left, making a space for me. I got lucky with a place on the patio, which was perfect because it was such a nice night. I would return, certainly. read more

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I love this place, it's so sexy and romantic and the food / service never disappoints. This Saturday tried the broiled oysters - so good, and the fish sandwhich - incredible! Love the upstairs lounge vibe. See ya again soon. read more

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My friend I just visited L&E Oyster bar. We had been there several times before! This time it was a terrible experience. The Oysters were terrible, the staff clearly didn't want to be there, therefore the service was very poor! read more

I think I may love the vegetables at L&E the most. They never fail to impress, surprise, and utterly delight me. These grilled carrots with mint and salsa macha and yogurt had me vigorously scraping the plate with every utensil I could make use of. We also had stuffed squash blossoms with summer corn and whatever pillowy cheese was in there, un pictured, but equally divine. Stuffing squash with corn and cheese??? We need to be doing things like this more... I wish they still had the Smoked Mushrooms because that was my favorite thing on the menu. And the Snow Crab Legs which genuinely please please get back on there. I had the mussels too but will skip next time for more veggies and hey, I'll throw some oysters in there too. Because those are also perfect and I wanna put that in writing. ++ the energy there is great and fun and unpretentious, but chic, and I did see one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen dine there so there's that also. read more

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This place is so vibey and has amazing food and drinks! I'm not even an oyster fan and I enjoyed the oysters! Service was great and our server informed us of what to order. Overall this was an amazing experience and would definitely come back! read more

Stopped by for a nice cocktail and dinner. Their leek special was excellent. Came with a nice burrata toast and was luscious and flavorful. The beet salad was also quite memorable and the perfect balance of earthy and creamy. The mussels and fries was quite good, too. Very simple wine sauce but the mussels' quality carried the dish which was an excellent and welcome surprise. The crabcakes were fine, nothing special. Cocktails were inconsistent. The martini was strong and bold. The absinthe drink mediocre and definitely needed more absinthe. Service was fine and attentive. Vibe's elegantly casual. read more

L & E Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ok so I had a wonderful time and the food was all excellent. The service was great and I was excited to bring my husband back since I came with a friend. But cut to two days later and I noticed they overcharged me by 25 dollars and I had to contact American Express. Felt a little scammy. My friend left the tip on her card since she ordered oysters and I didn't eat them so SHE paid 25 dollars tip and I put a line thru the tip line. (Our bill was 126). So they charged us both 25 for a 50 dollar tip! I'm glad I looked. And that unfortunately soured my experience on this place. read more

L & E Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fresh oysters, delicious cocktails and great service! Love the relaxed atmosphere as well. Ordered the ribeye special, but unfortunately didn't taste that great! The meat was kinda chewy. read more

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A nice vibey spot with great service! We arrived around 815pm on a Tuesday night. There isn't dedicated parking but plenty of street parking available. It was pretty full but we were still seated right away. This place is walk in only with no reservations ! We went with half dozen oysters, Fish & Chips, and Broccolini which was plenty of food for two. The oysters were 8/10 ! The Broccolini came topped with a chili oil and tahini yogurt which was very very good. The Fish & Chips were just okay. I really liked the seasoned fries but the actual fish was just 6.5 or 7 out of 10. Something about the batter threw us off. For cocktails we ordered Dirty Martini, French 75 and a Mai Tai. Nothing special about any of the drinks but they were good ! Our bill before tip came out around $120. A little pricey but I would definitely recommend this place if you're in Silverlake and want good ambiance, good food and good drinks. read more

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This place is wonderful. We ordered clam chowder (broth forward, VERY flavorful & rich); Hamachi aquachile (perfect heat, sooo fresh & so clean-clean) Squash BLOSSSSSOMS. Stuffed with sweet corn and so light. Surprised us with how great they were. Calamari, well seasoned, light breading. And the French fries were so wonderful, we had a 10 min conversation about the type of fat they used. Love this place read more

Amazing service and food! Specular cocktails and hanger steak. Bread pudding was fab also.

L & E has amazingly fresh oysters !! Definitely a go to spot when i'm craving good oysters. They also have amazing sides to enjoy with your drinks. The virgin cocktail I had was very good too. Friendly staff and the upstairs vibe was just very chill. I enjoyed this atmosphere a lot :) read more

The last time I was here was a couple of years ago, the food was OK, not worth the hype or coming back for. However, the main reason I have not been back is because of the terrible customer service I had experienced, having directly witnessed the hosts/hostesses talking badly about other customers. It seemed they generally hate their job or people. What is ironic is that the paycheck they are getting is thanks to the customers dining there, so the least they can do is be respectful and courteous when serving the public. read more

Awesome menu, great service, Fresh seafood, killer martini's. David is the man! Five stars read more

Ate here tonight with two guests. I have not been here in many years. Parking on streets still bad. No Valet now. Was seated quickly. They no longer give you complimentary Hush Puppies. The oyster selection is now one from the East coast and one from the West coast. I miss the variety they used to have. We ordered a dozen oysters, Fish and chips, Bronzino, Crab cake, Clam chowder, and asparagus. Only the Fish and chips & Bronzino stood out as being tasty. The fries were not very crispy. The Clam Chowder was not that creamy or tasty. The crab cake was not of the highest quality; no lump crab meat. The place has changed a lot. Staff were pleasant, but not as friendly as before. Stars: 3 read more

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Good. Not great. Menu has great options although the food was a bit bland. Parking may be difficult. Service was good. Small place so gets pour pretty quickly. read more

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Bravo Los Angeles, you outdid yourself with a mighty gem. This place was amazing, and the food was incredible. (I'm writing this months later so not sure if same employees are there). But just wanted to give a shout out to Curtis, our server, and to chef Jose, who was the curator of the Dine LA menu. How he managed to make an infamously bland Branzino actually taste good, is beyond me. The salads were on point with the perfect amount of dressing, and the Caesar salad was made from scratch with real anchovies. *Clap clap clap* Thank you guys for a great Dine LA experience. PS- if the chef happens to read this, would you please bring the crawfish pie back? read more

Came on a Saturday right at 5:00 when they open. There were probably 5 parties waiting at that time as well. As soon as 5:00 hit, they began seating everyone as quickly as possible. We were having dinner and were given a choice of a table or the bar top. We took the bar. There is also a bar upstairs, which we did not see. They were directing people up there who maybe just wanted an appetizer and/or drinks. Upon sitting, we were greeted immediately by a super friendly and welcoming man. Our bill said his name was Christopher S., but we heard people who seemed to be regulars call him Stu. We were so glad we sat there, as he was awesome. He gave great recommendations and helped us narrow down our dishes because so many things looked delicious. He suggested a dirty martini to start if we were thinking about oysters, and I happily followed that suggestion. We started with oysters. We had 3 east coast and 3 west coast. All tasted very fresh and came out within a few minutes of ordering. We got a mixed greens salad as well, which seemed really simple, yet the dressing was subtle but flavorful. Next came the cast iron cornbread, which does take about 20 minutes. It was so good that even though we didn't want to fill up on bread, we couldn't stop eating it. The sweet herb butter was to die for. Last we went with the banana leaf bass. The fish was flaky and moist, and all the other ingredients gave it a lot of dimension and texture. Delicious! Our server had suggested one of their bolder white wines to go with it, and it was another solid choice. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner. The service and food were both outstanding. If we lived in LA, it would definitely be a regular stop. It was super busy when we left, so do come ready to wait. Even if we had to wait awhile, I would have been just as happy we decided to have dinner there. read more

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Sorry, I don't get the hype. I've had this place bookmarked for years due to the oyster praise. Finally, on a day off, I had the chance to come by for happy hour. Let me say, first of all, that the happy hour offerings of today are pretty sub-par. The deal is $1-$2 off on select appies - and only on the cramped second floor bar area. Oysters aren't discounted and neither are drinks. The oysters, themselves, were hit or miss. I think I counted 3 or 4 different kinds in the dozen. The garnishes were okay. The overall quality of the oysters just wasn't there, and literally left an odd taste in my mouth. The bar upstairs is not large, and the chairs are tiny. I personally don't like such compact spaces, so this is not the environment for me. As for the cocktails, we sent back a couple and still didn't like what we had. The flavors were either too much or not enough; the drinks we got were either too sweet to taste anything or else too bitter to actually want to sip on. The food was also not the best. The clam chowder was quite salty and had a different consistency than expected. The caviar service was a handful of chips next to a tiny helping of crème and a smaller helping of caviar! The shrimp cocktail featured shrimps that had been soaked in some type of sauce, as opposed to being fresh for dipping in a cocktail sauce. My group and I were frankly confused as to how we had such an off experience, after reading so much praise from (albeit) years and years ago. Parking was easy enough to find on the street, but it'll be challenging during busier times. read more

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My husband and I went here a few weeks ago for a nice date night out. L&E did not disappoint. We shared a dozen oysters, fish and chips, the crab linguini, and a wedge salad. All very delicious! The ambiance of the restaurant was really great. The service was really good too. I'd definitely recommend going here too anyone. read more

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Came to L&E Oyster Bar on Friday night for drinks with my friend after dining nearby. This review is for the 2nd floor bar area, NOT for the restaurant. My experience here basically killed the vibe. After reviewing the menu, I decided to go with the Bird of Paradise. I usually order drinks based off the ingredients and lean towards ones with fruity and refreshing ingredients. In this case, I saw pineapple and mint, and made my decision lol. Bartender said that Bird of Paradise had a lot going on and I agreed. I've had drinks with campari before and they've never bothered me. Upon receiving my drink and taking a sip, I realized that Bird of Paradise was not as tropical as I thought. It was extremely bitter and I knew I wouldn't be able to drink it comfortably. I apologized to the bartender and asked if I can exchange for something else. Bartender looked super annoyed, made a snide comment about how he didn't sabotage my drink, dumped it out in the back sink area, and went on his merry way to help other customers in line before plopping down the menu in front of me again. I tried to lighten the mood by asking for recs, but bartender went back helping other customers and raised a finger basically telling me that he's busy and for me to wait my turn lol. After he helped two customers, bartender came back and said, "what were you saying?" After providing some info about the cocktails I normally like, bartender asked, "what about a Moscow Mule?" Lol, I was so over it at this point and just wanted the convo to end. The drink eventually came and it wasn't the best Moscow Mule either. While closing out the tab, bartender said, "pro tip, campari is a bitter orange liquor, so if you see that in the future, don't order it because you'll hate it." read more

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Went here last night with my boyfriend and we were able to find seating quickly on a Saturday night. We ordered a few dishes, most of them were okay, but the crab cakes tasted off. Since everything was so expensive we tried to finish all of our dishes, which was clearly a mistake. In the middle of the night my boyfriend got food poisoning and there is no doubt in my mind that the crab cakes were the culprit. This restaurant is already expensive, but it's certainly adding insult to injury at how much this place will cost you (both financially and physically). read more

WHEN I TELL YAAALLLLLLL!!! Andrew is COOKING!!! Like metaphorically and literally. wow wow wow. We were blown away! He went above and beyond for our experience. We tried the lobster roll and another dish. They didn't have the other dish we ordered, so he let us pick another dish on the house. He also came out and let us try a new dish he will be introducing to the menu as the new chef here. This was our first time and between the food and the service, hands down 5 stars. This is one of THE best experiences i've had at a restaurant here in LA, and i'm a foodie so that's a high compliment!! Honorable mention to Alex and the other girl (i'm so sorry k didn't catch her name!!), they were so kind and welcoming. STRONG recommendation!! read more

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If you live in LA you know Silverlake is a nice area, but parking is terrible & traffic is chaotic. Their hours are 5pm-10pm. I would say between 5pm-7pm it is traffic lol. & yes Joe and I had dinner around 6pm on a Thursday night. Finding parking was a bit of an issue. Good luck with that! Once we got to L&E the hostess asked if we were grabbing drinks & oysters only, if we were it would be 45 mins of a wait. We wanted dinner. It was quite busy so the only available tables were outside on the side walk. It's been cold so luckily they had patio heaters. Waiter was very attentive, friendly & was quite the sommelier. I asked our waiter what he recommended on white wines that would par well with our oysters. I was looking for something quite similar to a Sancerre (TY to my sis-in-law). He had a couple of recs which I liked. Service was amazing! Drinks we ordered - Joe: old fashion - Me: Turonia Albarino Apps 1/2 dozen oysters 8/10 -- (east meets west kind of thing here) their oysters that night were kusshi & moonlight oysters something like that. Very briny, smooth once we took a bite all sorts of ocean tastes. Cast iron cornbread 8/10 --This was crispy along the edges, soft once you bit into it. It wasn't too sweet, but it was topped with honey butter that had hints of nuts. Lobster Roll w/ fries 7/10 --it was good, wasn't great. If it didn't come with an aioli sauce (I think that's what it was) & butter I don't think it would've been enjoyable. Parisian Gnocchi 10/10 - we love gnocchi!! So flavorful, yet so delicious. The chevril cream gave the gnocchi so much flavor, full of butter, hits of lemon & parsley. The gnocchi was crispy along the edges, but soft in the middle. It wasn't doughy & man we had some doughy gnocchi before & we did not like it. This was my favorite gnocchi thus far. read more

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Ive been here probably a dozen or so times & this one of my favorite places to get a light bite & drinks - that being said there is one bartender who is so insanely rude. Every time I walk in and see she's working I have to brace myself. I went tonight and had to tell my partner "don't worry that bartender is always mean" and it took saying it out loud for me to realize that's not normal or acceptable. Other than that, the oysters are always extremely fresh & the lobster roll is delicious! Great vibe too if you don't let the one rude bartender ruin your night lol read more

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I am very disappointed. I have eaten at L & E before and have had a good experience. I guess those days are gone. I usually eat fried oysters on my birthday from L &E. I order them to go. I have done this many times. This year I called to order, sadly found out they won't do take out and no longer serve fried oysters. From an oyster house that serves other fried food. Is this a bad dream? The person on the phone could not care less about my request. Oh and by the way, on Yelp in the L & E photo section. over a dozen pics of, you guessed it, fried oysters. Looks like I will have to find a new oyster house. read more

hamachi aguachile is so fresh and the olive oil on it adds a great interesting flavor.the tiramisu is to die for! 10/10! so is everything else! incredible service too! read more

L & E Oyster Bar - 1/2 Half Dozen Oysters and hamachi aguachile - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Finally got to check L & E Oyster Bar off my list of spots to try! Seafood is one of my favorite types of food and this restaurant definitely hit the spot! Highlights: * A wonderful selection of either west or east coast oysters (or mix and match to your liking!) * The shishito peppers were cooked in this delicious, tangy red ginger soy sauce that complimented it so well! * The lobster roll can be hot or cold on your preference - hot is served with warm butter and cold with a pesto mayo and for us, the hot roll was so perfectly fluffy and rich! * Branzino was a very generous portion (enough to share for two) and was seasoned and cooked to perfection on top of a bed of citrus rice! * ORANGE WINE! My absolute favorite and such a rarity to find at restaurants. I had a glass of the L'Archetipo Fiano orange wine and it was so light and refreshing, a perfect pairing with our meal! We came on a Monday evening around 8 pm and there was no wait or trouble with seating whatsoever. The servers were friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe and atmosphere were great! read more

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Such good food!!! Drinks were pretty great too and the service was super friendly! They did forget one of our items and so they gave us the free shrimp which was yummy!!! The oysters were super fresh too and the wait was a bit long in general to get seated but definitely worth it! read more

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I was blown away by the service at this restaurant. On its own, the food doesn't stand out as extraordinary, although it is very good. When we arrived, we explained that we had two dogs and asked for outdoor seating. Not only did the waitress bring over a water bowl for the dogs without us asking, she also had treats for our fluffy friends. We ordered 2 dozen oysters (1/2 from the East Coast and 1/2 from the West Coast), chowder, calamari, crab cakes and mussels. We said that we weren't very hungry when we arrived, however we did end up ordering quite a bit! There was only one hiccup during the night. The mussels that we ordered at the end of our meal took a little long. I think what happened was that another table also ordered the same thing and got our order instead of us. The staff apologized and clearly felt bad for the mix up. They even gave us a complementary shrimp cocktail to make up for it. Mistakes happen, but how they are handled tell you a lot. read more

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Always good for a date night/cocktails. Servers are great and know the menu and alcohol well. I love the feeling of the place both inside and outside. The cocktail bar upstairs is a vibe too. Not a place to go if you're pinching Pennies. And not my first choice for oysters, but a good one that almost always has seating available read more

We had been here a few years ago and thought we'd try it again on Father's Day. I was craving oysters and seafood so we made a reservation. The place was packed. But we expected that so we sat outside and enjoyed the weather and admired the dogs in and around L&E. There's an upstairs bar as well so you can bide your time there if you're inclined We got our table after a while and got down to it. A dozen oysters, clam chowder, a lobster roll and the mojo shrimp. Everything was stellar. We got 1/2 Eastern and 1/2 Pacific oysters. We enjoyed comparing them and liked them both very much. The chowder was also very good and served piping hot. The lobster roll was substantial and great. My kid loved it and the house made chips. My wife liked her shrimp dish that was flavorful. Nice. Very friendly and attentive service. Great seafood close to home. We will be back again very soon. read more

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I visited this here on a week night and had a great time. The food was really good and the oysters were on point. The only issue was the service. Hostess was quick, but it took at least 10 minutes for a waiter to come by. read more

every dish here was delicious and we left feeling very full! the oysters were fresh, came in two different types with vinegar, horseradish and cocktail sauce. the squash blossoms were unique stuffed with ricotta and crab. the lobster roll was tasty and the fries were very well seasoned and crispy. the pesto sauce was incredible, i loved the panko on top and the crab was a great addition. was able to find street parking not too far away, staff were super attentive and no wait for weekday dinner. read more

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