The Lonely Oyster

4.7 (247)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

1320 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026-3318

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2 people

29 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Fancy

The Lonely Oyster's mission is educating all in the following:

Our expertly trained RAW bar staff journeys everyone in all things saltwater. (product
sourcing, flavor profile, finish, and sustainability.)

High End Liquid Alchemy Cocktails:
Our in-house Beverage Director, Philip Ross concocts original and science based cocktails
that pair most perfectly with each of our daily oyster selections.

Exceptional Wine:
Sommelier Philip Ross' wine list redefines what it means to be enophile, showcasing exclusively available vintages from all lands that touch the sea.

All of these parts are designed to cohesively inspire a thirst for merroir, terroir, and
invoke a sensory travel experience through a shared knowledge.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar, Fish
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–23:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–01:30 Bar Tue–Sat 22:00–02:00
Phone number
(213) 221-7615
Website
https://lonelyoyster.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mazen Mustafa
Private party facilities
Our patios can be booked for Private Events for up to 25 people, to inquire about bookings please contact the restaurant directly or email GM@lonelyoyster.com

Location
1320 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026-3318
Area
Silver Lake
Cross Street
Sunset Blvd.
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

CAVI BUMP* (GF)USD 12.00
2g Osetra Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Chive
SALMON CRUDO* (GF)USD 23.00
Cucumber, Red Radish, Yuzu-Vanilla Broth
AHI TUNA CRUDO* (GF)USD 24.00
Cilantro, Ginger, Meyer Lemon
SURF & TURF TARTARE*USD 28.00
Trout Roe, Chive, Horseradish-Anchovy Aioli
- Add CaviarUSD 12.00
MAINE SCALLOP CRUDO* (GF)USD 24.00
Citrus Leche De Tigre, Red Onion, Shisho

STARTERS

SEAFOOD CHOWDERUSD 14.00
Daily Catch, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Creamy Broth
BLUE CRAB CROQUETTESUSD 24.00
Tomatillo, Yuzu Kosho, Baby Herbs
CALAMARI (GF)USD 21.00
Sriracha Buttermilk Marinade, Ocean Herbal Aioli
SHRIMP COCKTAIL* (GF)USD 28.00
Poached & Chilled Tiger Shrimp, House Made Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
OLD BAY FRIES (GF) (V)USD 10.00
Simple as it Sounds, House-made Dill Tartar
GRILLED OCTOPUS (GF)USD 34.00
Marble Potato, Oyster Mushroom, Salted Plum

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED OYSTERS

BLUE POOL - HAMA HAMA, WA*USD 6.00
SWEETS - BAYWATER, WA*USD 6.00
GLACIER POINT - AK SHELLFISH CO, AK*USD 6.00
LIL SWEETIE - ATLANTIC AQUA, CAN*USD 5.00
BREAKWATER - WESTPORT SEA FARMS, RI*USD 5.00

PLATEAUS

THE DECK HAND*USD 75.00
6 Oysters on The Half Shell — 3 Cold Smoked Mussels — 3 Chilled Clams — 2 Tiger Shrimp — Ahi Tuna Crudo
THE FIRST MATE*USD 125.00
9 Oysters on The Half Shell — 6 Cold Smoked Mussels — 6 Chilled Clams — 3 Tiger Shrimp —Salmon Crudo — Ahi Tuna Crudo — Maine Scallop Crudo
THE CAPTAIN*USD 195.00
12 Oysters on The Half Shell — 6 Cold Smoked Mussels — 6 Chilled Clams — 4 Tiger Shrimp — Salmon Crudo — Ahi Tuna Crudo — Maine Scallop Crudo — Surf & Turf Tartare — Lobster w/Butter

Garden

Lonely Louie (GF)USD 34.00
Iceberg Wedges, Blue Lump Crab, Snow Crab, Prawn, Shrimp, Radish, Cucumber, Pickled Chili, Avocado, Lonely Island Dressing, Chive
Grilled Gem CaesarUSD 19.00
Anchovy Dressing, Parmesan, Crispy Boquerones
- WagyuUSD 20.00
- SalmonUSD 20.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)USD 16.00
Fish Sauce, Maple, Sherry Gastrique
Spicy Red Beets (GF) (V)USD 18.00
Salsa Matcha, Almond Crème, baby Greens
Roasted Baby Carrots (GF)USD 19.00
XO Sauce, Mandarine Orange, Chive

Goods

Lunker Roll (GF)USD 54.00
The “BIG ONE”, King’s Hawaiian, Old Bay Fries
- Caviar or RoeUSD 12.00
Fish & ChipsUSD 28.00
Catch of the Day, Tempura Battered, Malt Vinegar, Housemade Tartar
Tlo BurgerUSD 20.00
Signature 6oz Short Rib Blend, Lettuce, Caramelized Onion, House-made Pickles, American Cheese, Tartar
- Old Bay FriesUSD 8.00
Lobster Roll TrioUSD 36.00
Maine, Louisiana Style, Miso-Brown Butter
Grilled Branzino (GF)USD 42.00
Tuscan Kale, Baby Turnip, Mandarin Orange Jus
Fettuccine Alle VongoleUSD 38.00
Little Neck Clams, Calabrian Chili, Breadcrumbs
Ora King Salmon (GF)USD 44.00
Olive Oil Poached, Wilted Spinach, Lime, Lemongrass Broth
Tomato Vermouth Mussels (GF)USD 42.00
Fennel, Lap Cheong
Wagyu Steak Frites (GF)USD 34.00
Australian Wagyu, Old Bay Fries, Caramelized Onion Demi-Glaze, Miso Butter
Wild Mushroom Risotto (GF)USD 36.00
Seasonal Mushrooms, Crème Fraiche, Chive

Dessert

Scoop of Ice Cream (GF) (V)USD 7.00
Vanilla, Sorbet, or Flavor of the Day
Chocolate Creme Brulee (GF) (V)USD 12.00
Decadent, Rich Chocolate, Dulce De Leche Whip
Atlantic Pie (V)USD 12.00
Saltine Crust, Lemon Custard, Maple Chantilly
Pecan Bread Pudding (V)USD 16.00
Baked Pretzel Bun, Custard, Pecan Syrup, Vanilla Gelato

What 247 people are saying

The Lonely Oyster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Food
Hollywood
Neighbourhood gem
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Great for scenic views
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Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lonely Oyster offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" pasta vongole and cocktails. Guests rave about the "spectacular" food and unique drinks, despite occasional service delays. The ambiance, while lively, may be less romantic on busy nights. The welcoming staff and dog-friendly patio add to its charm.

247 Reviews

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West
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server was great but kept apologizing for the long courses and had many tables. Did not receive what was stated on the menu but wasn’t trying to cause more of a wait for our food.
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Judy
Los Angeles6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta vongole was amazing! Cocktails were all great, too! Especially the dirty martini which was just amazing. However, the oysters were not opened properly and had many pieces of little shell bits, which is not really acceptable at the price point they are at. I went on a particularly busy night and we were a little too close to the table next to us. The ambiance was therefore not so romantic.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Visited TLO with a couple of friends on a Friday night. The food and drinks were very good. The service, however, was very slow. It was a busy night, and they did mention they were down a shucker, so I’d be open to revisiting and seeing if my experience is any different.
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Veronyka
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered about 3 plates for 3 ppl to share which was enough but def on the smaller portion side, drinks were great too. It’s very dark inside almost too dark but it’s alright and service wasn’t amazing she took so ling to come back around to get our second drink order, other than that it was great
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Mollie VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just moved to the neighborhood, and this was our first dinner in the area! The servers and bartenders were beyond delightful. All of the food was spectacular. The drinks were totally different from cocktails we’d experienced elsewhere (in a great way.) Will definitely be back.
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Jessie
Minneapolis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for becoming a new special part of our life story, at the end of our dinner on Saturday February 15th, 2025, we got engaged! The whole team made the night very special for us. I will treasure our experience forever!
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Lonely
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun late night experience! Beautiful cocktails.
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Angela
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is delicious and charming, but it is expensive.
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Taryn
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh & the drinks were strong! Great menu.
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Noami VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed being there and celebrating my friend’s birthday
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FAQs

The Lonely Oyster is rated 4.7 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 9 times today

1320 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026-3318

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Sunset Blvd.
Area
Silver Lake
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–23:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–01:30 Bar Tue–Sat 22:00–02:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mazen Mustafa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://lonelyoyster.com/
Phone number
(213) 221-7615
Private party facilities
Our patios can be booked for Private Events for up to 25 people, to inquire about bookings please contact the restaurant directly or email GM@lonelyoyster.com

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

The Lonely Oyster

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Seafood Chowder

FISH & CHIPS

BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS

RAW

CAVI BUMP* (GF)USD 12.00

SALMON CRUDO* (GF)USD 23.00

AHI TUNA CRUDO* (GF)USD 24.00

SURF & TURF TARTARE*USD 28.00

MAINE SCALLOP CRUDO* (GF)USD 24.00

STARTERS

SEAFOOD CHOWDERUSD 14.00

BLUE CRAB CROQUETTESUSD 24.00

CALAMARI (GF)USD 21.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL* (GF)USD 28.00

OLD BAY FRIES (GF) (V)USD 10.00

GRILLED OCTOPUS (GF)USD 34.00

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED OYSTERS

BLUE POOL - HAMA HAMA, WA*USD 6.00

SWEETS - BAYWATER, WA*USD 6.00

GLACIER POINT - AK SHELLFISH CO, AK*USD 6.00

LIL SWEETIE - ATLANTIC AQUA, CAN*USD 5.00

BREAKWATER - WESTPORT SEA FARMS, RI*USD 5.00

PLATEAUS

THE DECK HAND*USD 75.00

THE FIRST MATE*USD 125.00

THE CAPTAIN*USD 195.00

Garden

Lonely Louie (GF)USD 34.00

Grilled Gem CaesarUSD 19.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)USD 16.00

Spicy Red Beets (GF) (V)USD 18.00

Roasted Baby Carrots (GF)USD 19.00

Goods

Lunker Roll (GF)USD 54.00

Fish & ChipsUSD 28.00

Tlo BurgerUSD 20.00

Lobster Roll TrioUSD 36.00

Grilled Branzino (GF)USD 42.00

Fettuccine Alle VongoleUSD 38.00

Ora King Salmon (GF)USD 44.00

Tomato Vermouth Mussels (GF)USD 42.00

Wagyu Steak Frites (GF)USD 34.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto (GF)USD 36.00

Dessert

Scoop of Ice Cream (GF) (V)USD 7.00

Chocolate Creme Brulee (GF) (V)USD 12.00

Atlantic Pie (V)USD 12.00

Pecan Bread Pudding (V)USD 16.00

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