Found Oyster

"Found Oyster is a great choice for an “Is this a date?” date. The food comes out fairly quickly (if things start to get rocky), the space is cozy and non-pretentious, and they have one of the best seafood selections around (think littleneck clams and scallop-loaded tostadas). Plus, they’re located right next to that huge East Hollywood Scientology building, so at the very least, you’ll find out if that’s a part of their history and whether or not you need to enter Witness Protection immediately." - nikko duren

"One of our favorite new restaurants of 2020, Found Oyster remains closed for dine-in, but they’ve converted to a Wednesday/Saturday seafood market. From yellowfin, swordfish, and halibut fillets to Maine littlenecks, lobsters, and mussels, they’ve got you covered. They are also - literally - the only place in town where you can buy Little Namskaket oysters, the tiny, salty bivalves from the owner’s family farm on Cape Cod. Order ahead via their website for pick-up." - brett keating

"We once called Found Oyster the sexiest restaurant in America and clearly lots of people agree. This American seafood spot in East Hollywood is still very popular, and it no longer takes reservations. That means seats are in high demand and you need a game plan. We suggest showing up around 5pm (noon on weekends) if you don't want to wait an hour for a dreamy scallop tostada. On the bright side, you'll eventually find yourself at one of LA's best restaurants, complete with a behemoth of a seafood tower and anchovy-topped chicken schnitzel. So rather than passing on the opportunity to eat that (please don't), head to nearby Akbar or El Cid for drinks until your table is ready. " - nikko duren, sylvio martins, brant cox

"One of our favorite new spots of 2020, Found Oyster is back with a new outdoor space called “The Boat Deck,” which is essentially a patio they built out in front of their shop on Fountain in East Hollywood. Open Thursday through Sunday, the menu is filled with littlenecks and oysters on the half shell, steamers and fries, and more. You’ll definitely want to make a reservation beforehand." - brant cox

"Dating apps are unpredictable, so test the mysterious, uncharted waters at Found Oyster. Simply put, this is a great choice for a first date - the food comes out fairly quickly (if things start to get rocky), the space is cozy and non-pretentious, and they have one of the best seafood selections around (think littleneck clams and scallop-loaded tostadas). Plus, they’re located right next to that huge East Hollywood Scientology building, so at the very least, you’ll find out if that’s a part of their history and whether or not you need to enter Witness Protection immediately." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, kat hong, brett keating