L & E Oyster Bar

L & E Oyster Bar is a neighborhood raw bar in Silver Lake that has earned consecutive rankings on the Opinionated About Dining Casual North America list. Under chef Spencer Bezaire, the kitchen focuses on cold-water shellfish and precise preparation, with a front-of-house team that collaborates closely on service and pairings. It’s a technically serious operation inside a genuinely casual format, drawing a crowd that knows its oysters. The menu centers on fresh oysters sourced from East and West Coast farms, served raw, fried, or grilled, alongside signatures like shrimp cocktail and smoked trout toast. The room has a warm, low-lit East Coast vibe and operates on a walk-in-only basis, seven days a week.