Koast - Los Angeles

4.7

46 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

20 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for fine wines
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Koast is the latest creation from Chef Kevin Meehan and Wine Director Drew Langley, the visionary team behind the Michelin-starred Kali.

This new dining concept offers an approachable, seafood-focused menu infused with culinary artistry and inventive flavors. The ambiance is relaxed yet polished, with a design that reflects a coastal chic aesthetic, perfect for an elevated yet unpretentious dining experience.
Koast invites guests to explore its bold yet refined offerings that celebrate the ocean’s bounty with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Signature dishes feature exciting takes on seafood classics, such as yellowtail crudo with seaweed, tom kha, and cucumber, or crispy scallop cakes paired with avocado remoulade and mustard greens.

Paired with an expertly curated wine list, Koast seamlessly blends innovation with comfort, establishing itself as a must-visit destination for seafood lovers.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
(213) 262-1711
Website
http://koastrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Meehan
Catering
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711

Location
6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Area
Hollywood
Cross Street
Citrus & Melrose
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Metro Rail: The nearest Metro Rail station is the Hollywood/Western Station on the Red Line. From there, it's approximately a 15-minute walk to the restaurant.Bus: Several Metro Bus lines serve the area around Melrose Avenue. You can use the Metro Trip Planner to find the best bus routes from your location to 6623 Melrose Avenue.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Morro Bay OysterUS$30.00
- 6 forUS$30.00
Little Neck ClamsUS$20.00
- 6 forUS$20.00
Sea Bream SashimiUS$24.00
Ponzu, Sea Grass, Wasabi Root
Yellowtail CrudoUS$24.00
Spiced Buttermilk Nage, Sorrel
Spanish Yellowfin TunaUS$26.00
Vadouvan Curry, Crispy Onions, Brown Butter
Tuna Tartar TostadaUS$22.00
Avocado / Cilantro / Salsa Macha

From the Sea - Lightly Touched

Sablefish in Salt & VinegarUS$24.00
Dill Salad, Crème Fraiche, Rye Toast
White Sturgeon CaviarUS$95.00
1oz Cultured Cream, Corn Blinis
Salmon Gravlax Pastrami StyleUS$22.00
Pickled Cucumber; Schmear
Bay Scallop CevicheUS$22.00
Charred Lemon / Pickled Fresno / Rice Puff

From the Sea - Cooked

Scallop ChowderUS$16.00
Celery Root / Bacon
Maryland Style Baked Crab DipUS$22.00
Spiced Country Crackers
Crispy Scallop CakeUS$22.00
Avocado Remoulade / Chicory Greens
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$28.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$18.00
Savory Crumbs, Parmesan
Little Gem SaladUS$16.00
Citrus, Radis, Chive Vinaigrette

Pasta

Angel Hair PastaUS$32.00
XO Sauce, Octopus
Lobster Baked ManicottiUS$36.00
Ricotta, Americaine Sauce

Entree

Local Vermillion Rock CodUS$38.00
Cioppino Broth, Fennel
Market FishUS$38.00
Beurre Blanc, Spigarello Greens
Grilled PrawnsUS$40.00
Thyme Butter, Preserved Lemon
Hanger SteakUS$45.00
Watercress, Chimichurri, Anchovy Butter
Dry Aged CheeseburgerUS$24.00
Black Garlic, Caramelized Onions, Potato Bun

Sides

Herb Roasted Oyster MushroomsUS$14.00
Grilled Rye BreadUS$8.00
Old Bay French FriesUS$10.00
Chips & DipUS$10.00
Texas Corn Bread & Honey ButterUS$8.00
Charred Greens in Chili Almond CrunchUS$12.00

What 46 people are saying

Koast - Los Angeles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Seafood
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Koast in Los Angeles offers an exceptional seafood experience with "incredible food" and "excellent service." Highlights include the scallop cake, lobster manicotti, and tuna crudo. The ambiance is "lovely" with unique water features. Despite occasional noise, Koast's "attention to detail" and "imaginative dishes" make it a must-visit.

46 Reviews

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Garry
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Small, crowded, very noisy, best part of the very expensive meal was the burger. We also felt extremely rushed by the waiter who finally slowed a bit after we mentioned it to him
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Nancy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was not only delicious it was incredibly beautiful in presentation and the flavors exquisite. The reserve wine list was so interesting and had a great selection that enhanced our meal and the service was warm and efficient at the same time. Couldn’t ask for more for a lovely evening out with an amazing culinary experience this was the place. So happy we went
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Judi VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had three different crudos, the Caesar salad and fish for the main. Exquisite. One better than the next. Highly recommend
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Peter
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Expected a much higher calibre of cuisine at these prices, and from a chef with Michelin star pedigree. The offerings were by the numbers––nothing extraordinary.
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jesse
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very enjoyable experience and ambiance. the food was very good and very much benefits from having multiple people and sharing entrees and sides and etc. will definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was an amazing experience, loved the food service was great
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Keith
Los Angeles19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food portions are on the small side. Preparation and quality were not up to par...the halibut served to us tasted fishy and was rubbery, signs of overcooking and/or using frozen, not fresh fish. The room is small and tightly packed with no sound absorption and my dinner partner and I strained to hear each other at a small 2-top. And a "kitchen appreciation" fee of 5% was added to the bill...the highest I have yet seen and a bit egregious at these high prices for small portions. We will not be going back.
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kiwi VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What divine seafood cuisine -- Koast's menu and execution is wildly creative but also deeply accessible. This is the neighborhood seafood bistro I've been waiting for -- with the most attentive and caring service!! I love all the raw bar options (the salmon was insane!) combined with cozy comfort food elements. A perfect combo for all different palates and dietary restrictions. I cn't wait to come back again immediately!
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Richard VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I did not order pastas, entrees or sides—only several raw & lightly cooked plates. Oysters, sea bream, yellowtail, salmon and sablefish were all wonderful. I would order them all again. The sommelier recommended 2 wines (by the glass) that we were very happy with.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food. Great dining experience in an awesome location.
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Koast - Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

20 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 13 times today

6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Citrus & Melrose
Area
Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Metro Rail: The nearest Metro Rail station is the Hollywood/Western Station on the Red Line. From there, it's approximately a 15-minute walk to the restaurant.Bus: Several Metro Bus lines serve the area around Melrose Avenue. You can use the Metro Trip Planner to find the best bus routes from your location to 6623 Melrose Avenue.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Meehan
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://koastrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(213) 262-1711
Catering
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711

Koast - Los Angeles

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

From the Sea - Raw

Morro Bay OysterUS$30.00

Little Neck ClamsUS$20.00

Sea Bream SashimiUS$24.00

Yellowtail CrudoUS$24.00

Spanish Yellowfin TunaUS$26.00

Tuna Tartar TostadaUS$22.00

From the Sea - Lightly Touched

Sablefish in Salt & VinegarUS$24.00

White Sturgeon CaviarUS$95.00

Salmon Gravlax Pastrami StyleUS$22.00

Bay Scallop CevicheUS$22.00

From the Sea - Cooked

Scallop ChowderUS$16.00

Maryland Style Baked Crab DipUS$22.00

Crispy Scallop CakeUS$22.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$28.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$18.00

Little Gem SaladUS$16.00

Pasta

Angel Hair PastaUS$32.00

Lobster Baked ManicottiUS$36.00

Entree

Local Vermillion Rock CodUS$38.00

Market FishUS$38.00

Grilled PrawnsUS$40.00

Hanger SteakUS$45.00

Dry Aged CheeseburgerUS$24.00

Sides

Herb Roasted Oyster MushroomsUS$14.00

Grilled Rye BreadUS$8.00

Old Bay French FriesUS$10.00

Chips & DipUS$10.00

Texas Corn Bread & Honey ButterUS$8.00

Charred Greens in Chili Almond CrunchUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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