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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Kim
Stick to their appetizers and avoid the fried foods. Ambience was cool, service was just ok. Ordered a dozen oysters which were delicious but one came out that basically had no meat. Fish and chips tasted good but was super heavy with oil as if the fry temp was not high enough. Their main fish dish was bland and oily with mayo as well. Ended up throwing up immediately after.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Fries
Alan Kwiatek
Cozy, funky oyster bar, with great menu, great cocktails, and friendly staff. Parking is challenging, but where in Silver Lake is it easy?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Moules Frites, Fries, Salad
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Bryan
Absolutely fantastic vibes and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Citrus Rice Pilaf
Raven
I used to be a regular but I got sick from eating the oysters here. It was such a violent illness I’m left with no choice but to leave a review. Please do not serve old product!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, French Fries
John Chriest
Food was great, but maybe not as wild as it could be for that price
Love the oysters and drinks. Bartender upstairs Janelle is awesome. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando Ferrer
Nice food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
james lee
A silver lake classic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Maria Almaraz
There are many restaurants in Silver Lake but this is one of the best.
Hamachi crudo 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stick to their appetizers and avoid the fried foods. Ambience was cool, service was just ok. Ordered a dozen oysters which were delicious but one came out that basically had no meat. Fish and chips tasted good but was super heavy with oil as if the fry temp was not high enough. Their main fish dish was bland and oily with mayo as well. Ended up throwing up immediately after.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Fries
Cozy, funky oyster bar, with great menu, great cocktails, and friendly staff. Parking is challenging, but where in Silver Lake is it easy?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Moules Frites, Fries, Salad
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fantastic vibes and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, Citrus Rice Pilaf
I used to be a regular but I got sick from eating the oysters here. It was such a violent illness I’m left with no choice but to leave a review. Please do not serve old product!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oyster Bar, French Fries
Food was great, but maybe not as wild as it could be for that price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the oysters and drinks. Bartender upstairs Janelle is awesome. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A silver lake classic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
There are many restaurants in Silver Lake but this is one of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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