Unfortunately, had a bad experience here with regards to terrible service. Ordered five dishes and only three showed up and about an hour. Asked about the other two, and a half hour later another showed up. The server forgot. Then ask about the fifth dish and a half hour later he came back and said they were out. Had to ask repeatedly for water, refills, and the whole time the waiter just seemed annoyed to even be helping us. The food was very good, but the portions are incredibly small, and the prices are really high so for $140 you leave hungry. On top of that they add automatic 18% gratuity, which I am normally fine with unless the service is absolutely terrible like it was.
Maryam Dadabhoy
Excellent food, not sure why this place isn’t mentioned more on lists. Food was phenomenal and service was even better.
Vinnie Sarkissian
When I think of seafood in eastside Los Angeles, I think of Ceviche Project. This is my go to for ceviche, aguachile, tostadas, and oysters. Octavio is an incredibly passionate and kind human being, and his food speaks for itself. He provides a completely engrossing and sensational culinary and human experience. The quality of the seafood is unmatched, the atmosphere is so relaxed, and the hospitality of Octavio goes beyond that of pretty much any other restaurant in LA. . It's just such a pleasure being able to eat at this local gem of a restaurant. The Silver Lake/Atwater Village/Glendale/Los Feliz community is lucky to have a restaurant like this. Thank you Octavio for your hard work!
E Kae
Fresh and creative dishes. I ordered the scallop on the half shell, toro sashimi, tai snapper ceviche, king kanpachi tostada. All delicious and so fresh! Most delicious was the king kanpachi tostada - so savory but brightly flavored. Definitely recommend!
Blake Barton
Excellent preparation and interesting flavor palettes. Exceptional service.
jimmy tovar
Amazing spot. Great place for date night. The food reminds me of tulum michillen restaurants. Creative but traditional vibe. Fresh infredients with a chill vibe. Owner is friendly but busy .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Agua Verde
Stephen W
Very good food. Original take on Ceviche. Would enjoy returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Carpaccio, Tai Red Snapper Ceviche, King Crab, Vegetarian Aguachile
Rupert McCool
A really lovely spot with top notch food and great service. We love Octavio and Sam. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and fits my gluten free diet. Tastewise, it’s one of the best underrated spots in LA. I drink their green ceviche sauce like a soup and dream about their scallops with uni. I do wish they had some more filling items, maybe like a cold soup, or a chayote, jicama ceviche or a more substantial salad. During the pandemic they made an incredible seafood Michelada with uni but they don’t offer it now.
Don’t skip dessert. The crispy peanut butter balls are special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Oysters on the Half Shell, Hawaiian Kanpaci Tostada, Scallops on the Half Shell, Aguachile, Green Shrimp Aguachile
Kyle Lentz
Absolutely delightful! Each bite was a new experience, surpassing the last in flavor and creativity. We truly appreciated the artistry behind the dishes, which were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Even now, I'm reminiscing about those flavors—my mouth is watering just thinking about them! The freshness of the ingredients really shone through in the dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moe I.
Went on Thursday at 6:15 with reservation, but we were the only customers then. Got crowded after 7 though. Cute little restaurant with a friendly chef / owner (?). Some meter parking outside. Food is alright.
Incredibly fresh seafood. Best ceviche in town. Super cute, cozy ambience and great music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amy layman
This was such a special experience. The owner is a one man show. His attention to excellence, human connection and an obvious love for what he does is what makes this place so lovely. This is a passion project and I highly recommend it. Come with the expectation that you will be cared for and the dining pace is thoughtful but not meant to be hurried. The dishes are composed, clean, light and made with high quality ingredients. The place is small which makes for an intimate experience. I will definitely be back to support this small but mighty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ME MtzV
Food and service are outstanding!!! If you like sea food this place is a must. They serve fresh and delicious fish and different types of sea food. The dishes are very elegant presented and the service is fabulous!!! The place is small and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Oysters on the Half Shell, Yellowfin Tuna Tostada, Red Shrimp Aguachile, Kanpachi Sashimi
Marcus Bengtsson
Chef Octavio serves some of the best, if not the best, raw food experience in LA. Every single piece of food is prepared in front of your eyes, and only the best ingredients are used. You can’t go wrong at this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Rhianna Rich
Top 5 restaurant in LA! We had an intimate dining experience with personable service and great food! Started with a michelada - the BEST in town. Their fish and unique dishes blew us away. Very unique, top quality, and a beautiful blend of flavors. Will definitely be coming back!
Unfortunately, had a bad experience here with regards to terrible service. Ordered five dishes and only three showed up and about an hour. Asked about the other two, and a half hour later another showed up. The server forgot. Then ask about the fifth dish and a half hour later he came back and said they were out. Had to ask repeatedly for water, refills, and the whole time the waiter just seemed annoyed to even be helping us. The food was very good, but the portions are incredibly small, and the prices are really high so for $140 you leave hungry. On top of that they add automatic 18% gratuity, which I am normally fine with unless the service is absolutely terrible like it was.
Excellent food, not sure why this place isn’t mentioned more on lists. Food was phenomenal and service was even better.
When I think of seafood in eastside Los Angeles, I think of Ceviche Project. This is my go to for ceviche, aguachile, tostadas, and oysters. Octavio is an incredibly passionate and kind human being, and his food speaks for itself. He provides a completely engrossing and sensational culinary and human experience. The quality of the seafood is unmatched, the atmosphere is so relaxed, and the hospitality of Octavio goes beyond that of pretty much any other restaurant in LA. . It's just such a pleasure being able to eat at this local gem of a restaurant. The Silver Lake/Atwater Village/Glendale/Los Feliz community is lucky to have a restaurant like this. Thank you Octavio for your hard work!
Fresh and creative dishes. I ordered the scallop on the half shell, toro sashimi, tai snapper ceviche, king kanpachi tostada. All delicious and so fresh! Most delicious was the king kanpachi tostada - so savory but brightly flavored. Definitely recommend!
Excellent preparation and interesting flavor palettes. Exceptional service.
Amazing spot. Great place for date night. The food reminds me of tulum michillen restaurants. Creative but traditional vibe. Fresh infredients with a chill vibe. Owner is friendly but busy .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Agua Verde
Very good food. Original take on Ceviche. Would enjoy returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Carpaccio, Tai Red Snapper Ceviche, King Crab, Vegetarian Aguachile
A really lovely spot with top notch food and great service. We love Octavio and Sam. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and fits my gluten free diet. Tastewise, it’s one of the best underrated spots in LA. I drink their green ceviche sauce like a soup and dream about their scallops with uni. I do wish they had some more filling items, maybe like a cold soup, or a chayote, jicama ceviche or a more substantial salad. During the pandemic they made an incredible seafood Michelada with uni but they don’t offer it now.
Don’t skip dessert. The crispy peanut butter balls are special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Oysters on the Half Shell, Hawaiian Kanpaci Tostada, Scallops on the Half Shell, Aguachile, Green Shrimp Aguachile
Absolutely delightful! Each bite was a new experience, surpassing the last in flavor and creativity. We truly appreciated the artistry behind the dishes, which were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Even now, I'm reminiscing about those flavors—my mouth is watering just thinking about them! The freshness of the ingredients really shone through in the dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went on Thursday at 6:15 with reservation, but we were the only customers then. Got crowded after 7 though. Cute little restaurant with a friendly chef / owner (?). Some meter parking outside. Food is alright.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Incredibly fresh seafood. Best ceviche in town. Super cute, cozy ambience and great music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was such a special experience. The owner is a one man show. His attention to excellence, human connection and an obvious love for what he does is what makes this place so lovely. This is a passion project and I highly recommend it. Come with the expectation that you will be cared for and the dining pace is thoughtful but not meant to be hurried. The dishes are composed, clean, light and made with high quality ingredients. The place is small which makes for an intimate experience. I will definitely be back to support this small but mighty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service are outstanding!!! If you like sea food this place is a must. They serve fresh and delicious fish and different types of sea food. The dishes are very elegant presented and the service is fabulous!!! The place is small and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops with Uni Sea Urchin, Oysters on the Half Shell, Yellowfin Tuna Tostada, Red Shrimp Aguachile, Kanpachi Sashimi
Chef Octavio serves some of the best, if not the best, raw food experience in LA. Every single piece of food is prepared in front of your eyes, and only the best ingredients are used. You can’t go wrong at this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Top 5 restaurant in LA! We had an intimate dining experience with personable service and great food! Started with a michelada - the BEST in town. Their fish and unique dishes blew us away. Very unique, top quality, and a beautiful blend of flavors. Will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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