Fisherman’s Outlet Seafood

Since 1961, Fisherman’s Outlet has served deep-fried and charbroiled preparations of shrimp, halibut, salmon, scallops and more in the heart of Downtown L.A. The lunch-only operation is popular among city workers in search of a tasty, affordable seafood meal. Park in the free lot out back and head to the counter to place an order. Everything here is homemade, from the chowders to the coleslaw, and the restaurant is still family-owned and run.  There's even a separate counter where you can order fresh catch by the pound to cook at home. While one of the most popular items is the deep-fried fish and shrimp combo, don't neglect the charbroiled sampler (giant shrimp, salmon and skewered shrimp) or the decent selection of finned fish, which includes halibut and seabass. On my visit, I also tried a tasty deep-fried calamari special, which came with piping hot marinara sauce and creamy tartar.