What are the best scallop dishes in Los Angeles?

Based on diner recommendations, the best scallop dish in Los Angeles is at Vespertine (98% recommended). We compared 5 restaurants serving scallop dishes.

How much do scallop dishes cost in Los Angeles?

Scallop dish prices in Los Angeles range from $18.00 to $38.00 across 5 restaurants.

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Best Scallop Dishes in Los Angeles

5 restaurants compared

Price range: $18.00 – $38.00

Avg recommendation: 96%

Top 5 Scallop Dishes in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:

Scallop with Passionfruit and Horseradish at Vespertine — 98% recommended, (Culver City)
Scallop Aguachile at Holbox — 98% recommended, $18.00 (South LA)
Scallop Tostada at Found Oyster — 98% recommended, $18.50 (East Hollywood)
Bay Scallops with Tomatoes and Saffron at Rustic Canyon — 94% recommended, $36.00 (Santa Monica)
Scallops with Cauliflower and Truffle at Otium — 92% recommended, $38.00 (Downtown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 5 Scallop Dishes

#198% recommend

Scallop with Passionfruit and Horseradish

Vespertine

Culver City·$$$$

Delicate raw scallop with vibrant passionfruit and a sharp horseradish tuile.

Tip: The visual presentation is mesmerizing. Be sure to take a moment to appreciate the architecture of the dish before you eat it.

#298% recommend

Scallop Aguachile

Holbox

South LA·$$

$18.00

Thinly sliced scallops in a bright lime and cilantro-serrano chili water.

Tip: This is the benchmark for aguachile in LA. The quality of the scallops is surprisingly high for a food hall setting.

#398% recommend

Scallop Tostada

Found Oyster

East Hollywood·$$$

$18.50

Fresh scallops with yuzu kosho and cilantro on a crunchy tostada.

Tip: This is one of the most refreshing things on the menu. The yuzu kosho heat is subtle but perfectly balanced.

#494% recommend

Bay Scallops with Tomatoes and Saffron

Rustic Canyon

Santa Monica·$$$$

$36.00

Sweet bay scallops in a vibrant tomato and saffron broth.

Tip: Ask for some extra bread to soak up the saffron broth. It's incredibly flavorful and shouldn't be wasted.

#592% recommend

Scallops with Cauliflower and Truffle

Otium

Downtown·$$$

$38.00

Pan-seared scallops served over a silky cauliflower purée with seasonal truffles.

Tip: The cauliflower purée is incredibly smooth. It's the perfect base for the rich truffles and sweet scallops.