For all my friends who like to pan LA cuisine (and claim NY and SF are better), I always take them to Water Grill to shut them up. Probably one of the best fish restaurants in the US. Even the red meat is excellent. The oyster bar is better than any place in Northern Cali and even Seattle. The service is outstanding. Very friendly and very bright on the subject of wines for all price ranges. For fish lovers, you have to eat here once before you die or life wasn't worth living.
Pros: food, service, oyster bar
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