Fisherman's Outlet Seafood

(213) 627-7231

529 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90013 34.0411 -118.2401

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Neighborhoods: Wholesale District / Skid Row, Downtown, Central LA

FISHERMANSOUTLET.NET

Years in business

Established in 1971

Price:

$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants, Seafood Markets

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Southern, Seafood

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What People Are Saying About Fisherman's Outlet Seafood

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In Short – This fish emporium attracts businessmen, laborers and soul-food aficionados--proof is in the line that snakes out the door, and the patio with almost every seat filled. The line moves quickly, however, as customers shout out orders and clerks respond in kind once dishes are prepared. There are breaded and fried sand dabs, shrimp and fish, as well as charbroiled versions, including lobster, sea bass and catfish. The market sells fresh fish, shrimp and some pre-made menu items.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Fridays are the busiest and typically require patrons to obey posted signs to share tables.
Save Time:
Order by phone in advance for lunches of 10 or more and they'll be ready without the wait. (Not available on Fridays).
Parking:
There's a large free lot south of the restaurant accessible from either Central or Ceres Street in the rear. Meters are also available on both streets.
Save Time:
The market sells chowders, seafood salads, seviches, drinks and desserts without long lines.
ambiance
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Great service, freash sea food, massive servings, and parking.”
  2. “How could a tiny seafood shack survive in uber-competitive LA where a mediocre location can signal its death knell?”
  3. “You're paying for the great seafood not the decor such as most seafood restuarants.”
food quality
86.84000015258789% positive
  1. “You're paying for the great seafood not the decor such as most seafood restuarants.”
  2. “everything about this place is very very laid back and the food is absolutely delicious.”
  3. “This is probabily the best bargain for sea food in Los Angeles, all the charboiled fish are great, love the cajun sauce with rice.”
  4. “Great food at Great Price”
  5. “The Fisherman's Outlet is my all-time favorite seafood restaurant.”
  6. “Great service, freash sea food, massive servings, and parking.”
  7. “By serving absolutely the best seafood that quite literally puts other, vastly more expensive restaurants to shame.”
  8. “You don't know what FRESH seafood taste like until you've eaten here.”
  9. “The lobester bisque is great too, but might be a bit too rich, so I love mixing it into the rice.”
  10. “am giving them a five star cause their food absolutely taste great.”
  11. “Everything is cooked to perfection, with a great batter or blackened seasoning, piled high over fries or accompanying slaw.”
  12. “it's not your typical "seafood restaurant" but if you're looking for good food and value, this is the best you can find.”
  13. “The lobster bisque excellent, then again, this is a true fish lovers paradise.”
  14. “The soups are rich and hearty with chunks of seafood.”
  15. “The best seafood in the U.S.!”
  16. “highly recommend it to anyone that's looking for a good meal and don't mind the casual setting.”
  17. “best seafood ever.”
  18. “How could a tiny seafood shack survive in uber-competitive LA where a mediocre location can signal its death knell?”
  19. “Grilled fish is flavorful and bold.”
overall
50.0% positive
  1. “But they do put a lot of oil in it so if you health cautious, it may not be the best place for you.”
  2. “The Fisherman's Outlet is my all-time favorite seafood restaurant.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Great service, freash sea food, massive servings, and parking.”
value
70.0% positive
  1. “By serving absolutely the best seafood that quite literally puts other, vastly more expensive restaurants to shame.”
  2. “it's not your typical "seafood restaurant" but if you're looking for good food and value, this is the best you can find.”
  3. “You definitely will not get those puny fillets that you often get at overpriced restaurants.”
  4. “great value”
  5. “The freshes, best values, generous portions you'll ever find.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/11

Great Inexpensive Seafood

by pburstyn

You lika da fish? This place has a pretty simple menu, but they do it right. They have a lot of great fried fish plates, and a bevy of grilled fish. Had the halibut steak on the grill. Really big piece of fish with a nice garlic butter sauce which is quite yummie. They have a grilled jumbo shrimp, kind of an oxymoron, but this thing is like a small lobster tail and the smokey grill taste is really good. Had their lobster bisque which was nice, and had little pieces of lobster in it, which you would expect. All in all, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend this place again. Bon Apetite!

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/21/08

Great food, lots of oil

by lar9149

I am giving them a five star cause their food absolutely taste great. But they do put a lot of oil in it so if you health cautious, it may not be the best place for you.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/07

Best Sea Bass EVER

by chlorine53

The Fisherman's Outlet is my all-time favorite seafood restaurant. From the guys memorizing 15 different orders to the tastiest cajun sauce I've ever had, this place is an A+++++++. I go to LA for business meetings at least once a month, and always eat lunch at the Fisherman's Outlet. Hopefully they expand to San Francisco someday!

  • Pros: Food, Value
  • Cons: Wait time
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/23/06

Holy Yum!! The best seafood in the U.S.!!!!

by bette1stl

Went the other day to Fisherman's Outlet, after I'd driven past it and was reminded of having come to a similar place (turns out it was the same place!) with my mom years earlier. Chose Fisherman's Outlet over the nearby Catch 21 because of the packed parking lot. Holy *&^@#$!!!! It was by far THE BEST, freshest frigging sea bass I've ever eaten (along with Mariscos Mazatlan in Cabo San Lucas). We stuffed ourselves silly with fried shrimp ($7 for tons of large, plump, delicious shrimp), soup (the red chowder), and sea bass with rice. Get it with cajun sauce on the side or in butter garlic sauce. Both are so incredible, you'll dream about it until the next time you go back. I am the kind of person who will drive and hour and a half to Ventura to get to Neptune's Net. Now I don't have to! WOO HOO! A perfect 10.

  • Pros: Best Seafood I have EVER had in LA hands down.
  • Cons: Only open for lunch!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/23/06

Get there early and enjoy

by karljones

If you can get there before 11:30AM, youve got it made. My favorites is the charbroiled jumbo (and I mean JUMBO) scallop and shrimp combination. A small "creamy white" to go along with it, and I am totally useless at work after lunch.

  • Pros: I like it... that's good enough.
  • Cons: It's a bit over-rated in that it attracts as many people as it does.

The Details on Fisherman's Outlet Seafood

Place Categories:

  • great freash sea food
  • best seafood
  • great value
  • bold grilled fish
  • overpriced restaurants
  • hearty soups
  • too rich lobester bisque
  • mediocre location
  • best freshest frigging sea bass
  • best generous portions
  • good meal
  • great massive servings
  • great batter
  • great parking
  • great service
  • not like fresh seafood taste
  • love cajun sauce
  • great charboiled fish
  • not best place
  • excellent lobster
  • already full went
  • best bargain
  • favorite seafood restaurant
  • perfect a
  • love fishes

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