Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Overall ⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5) Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ We went to ROW DTLA and picked this spot for brunch. Outdoor seating was nice—sitting in the sun was comfortable—but there’s a lot of car traffic nearby, so it gets quite noisy. Food ⭐⭐⭐½☆ Very standard brunch food and felt overpriced for what it was. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. No coffee here. Will I come back? Not for brunch.

Came for happy hour. Loved the stuffed avocado with lobster. The grilled oysters were also good. My husband liked the calamari. The ceviche tostada was a little spicy. The nachos with shrimp were ok. We also got the cocktail of the day which was a blood orange daiquiri. They validate parking. We will return. The whole shopping area is one we need to explore.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar is located at ROW DTLA in Los Angeles. It’s a Latin-Mexican style seafood restaurant in a great spot where you can enjoy the unique architecture of ROW while dining. They offered three types of oysters during my visit, and the guest oysters from Seattle were especially fresh and delicious. While there isn’t a special dozen deal, oysters are reasonably priced at about $3.50–$4 each, making it easy to enjoy a few at a time. I also tried the ceviche — it was a little on the salty side, but the chewy and fresh texture was very enjoyable. Overall, a nice place for seafood lovers in downtown LA.

I was craving oysters and this place did not disappoint. The food was very good, but the staff are a little flat in energy. I loved the seating and the openness of the atmosphere. I highly recommend coming here whenever you have a seafood craving!

Had the oyster chowder and raw oysters to follow. The chowder was rich in butter & cream, fresh oyster flavor, potatoes & soft celery bits paired with rustic buttered bread soft in center & crispy edges. We tried two different types of oysters and clams. The flavors varied from shuttle ocean flavor to more rich and salty with a touch of the sauces you choose - horseradish/cocktail/tobasco. The environment was nicely done with good lighting & music in an old vintage building. Servers had their own individual attire & style paired with professional representation of the restaurant - just the right amount of guidance & suggestions regarding the menu. I will return and try more of the menu. I highly recommend this place.