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)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Scallop with Passionfruit and Horseradish at Vespertine — score 98/100, (Culver City)
- Scallop Aguachile at Holbox — score 98/100, $18.00 (South LA)
- Scallop Tostada at Found Oyster — score 98/100, $18.50 (East Hollywood)
- Bay Scallops with Tomatoes and Saffron at Rustic Canyon — score 94/100, $36.00 (Santa Monica)
- Scallops with Cauliflower and Truffle at Otium — score 92/100, $38.00 (Downtown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Scallop Dishes
#1Score 98/100
Scallop with Passionfruit and Horseradish
VespertineCulver City·$$$$
Delicate raw scallop with vibrant passionfruit and a sharp horseradish tuile.
Tip: The visual presentation is mesmerizing. Be sure to take a moment to appreciate the architecture of the dish before you eat it.
#2Score 98/100
Scallop Aguachile
HolboxSouth LA·$$
$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.
#3Score 98/100
Scallop Tostada
Found OysterEast Hollywood·$$$
$18.50
Fresh scallops with yuzu kosho and cilantro on a crunchy tostada.
Tip: This is one of the most refreshing things on the menu. The yuzu kosho heat is subtle but perfectly balanced.
#4Score 94/100
Bay Scallops with Tomatoes and Saffron
Rustic CanyonSanta Monica·$$$$
$36.00
Sweet bay scallops in a vibrant tomato and saffron broth.
Tip: Ask for some extra bread to soak up the saffron broth. It's incredibly flavorful and shouldn't be wasted.
#5Score 92/100
Scallops with Cauliflower and Truffle
OtiumDowntown·$$$
$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.