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5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Los Angeles is not exactly a chippy town, but its fish and chips shops have loyal followings, and the busiest name here has logged nearly 3,000 Google reviews. Ratings here range from 4.2 to 4.6, a tighter cluster than the wildly different atmospheres suggest, from a 1961 downtown landmark to a soul-food fish counter in South LA.

Short answer: Fisherman's Outlet, a Downtown LA landmark since 1961, leads on both rating and volume at 4.6 stars across nearly 2,914 Google reviews. Expect roughly $10 to $30 per person depending on the spot, with combo plates typically running $10 to $20.
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LA's Fish and Chips Spots Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Fisherman's Outlet 4.6 ★ 2,914 Overall / longest track record View ›
2 Happy Fish Market 4.3 ★ 1,366 South LA fish plates View ›
3 Catch 21 4.3 ★ 1,209 Skewers and combo plates View ›
4 C.W. and Chris Fish & Chicken 4.4 ★ 924 Southern-style fish and chicken combo View ›
5 Collins Fish Market 4.2 ★ 1,036 West Adams fish market View ›
5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Fisherman's Outlet logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Fisherman's Outlet

4.62,914 Google reviews

Fisherman's Outlet is a seafood restaurant and market on South Central Avenue that has operated since 1961 and is recognized by the City of Los Angeles as a Downtown Landmark. It serves deep-fried fish and shrimp combos alongside a full seafood market where customers can buy fresh fish to cook at home, and it has built by far the largest Google review base of any fish and chips spot in the city.

What people praise

  • By far the deepest review history of any spot on this list, backed by six decades in business
  • Combines a restaurant with a full seafood market for fresh fish to take home
  • Reviewers describe consistently fresh, restaurant-quality food across decades of visits
  • Reasonable prices relative to the quality, according to a long-time customer

Worth knowing

  • Lines can run long, with one reviewer reporting over 45 minutes to reach the counter
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume2,914 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and longest-running spot on this list, and a genuine LA institution. Worth the wait, though go in expecting a line at peak times.

Website+1213-627-7231 Directions

529 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Happy Fish Market logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Happy Fish Market

4.31,366 Google reviews

Happy Fish Market is a seafood counter on West Manchester Avenue serving fried fish and shrimp plates in South Los Angeles. It has built a substantial Google review base and serves a mostly takeaway crowd looking for a quick, affordable fried fish fix.

What people praise

  • Second-largest review base among the fish and chips spots on this list
  • Reviewers who have visited over the years describe strong red snapper specifically
  • Straightforward, no-frills fried fish plates

Worth knowing

  • Recent reviewers report inconsistent seasoning and thin tartar sauce compared with past visits
  • One reviewer describes being refused service near closing time
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume1,366 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-running neighborhood option with real fans, though recent feedback suggests more inconsistency than in years past. Worth trying, with expectations set by the mixed recent reviews.

+1323-750-2233 Directions

1658 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Catch 21 logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Catch 21

4.31,209 Google reviews

Catch 21 is a seafood and sandwich restaurant on South Central Avenue near Downtown LA, offering fried fish and chips alongside charbroiled skewers, salads and seafood cocktails. It runs a large menu spanning fried, grilled and cold seafood options at modest prices.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the seafood skewers as a standout beyond the classic fish and chips
  • Modest, family-friendly pricing according to multiple reviewers
  • Fast, friendly service with little to no wait reported by several reviewers
  • Wide menu covering fried fish, skewers and cold seafood salads

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers note the location sits in a rougher part of Downtown LA
  • One reviewer found the calamari and shrimp too heavily breaded
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume1,209 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown64% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, affordable choice with a standout skewer menu beyond the classic fish and chips combo. Reviewers who look past the neighborhood consistently come back.

Website Book now+1213-485-1614 Directions

441 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013

C.W. and Chris Fish & Chicken logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

C.W. and Chris Fish & Chicken

4.4924 Google reviews

C.W. and Chris Fish & Chicken is a Southern comfort food restaurant on South Western Avenue offering fried fish, including catfish, red snapper and tilapia, alongside fried chicken and wings, with generous sides. It focuses on a soul-food take on the fried fish plate rather than a classic British-style chippy.

What people praise

  • Choice of several fish types, including catfish, red snapper and tilapia
  • Reviewers praise generous condiments and side options
  • A soul-food alternative for those wanting fried chicken alongside their fish

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers report small catfish portions relative to price on certain visits
  • Seasoning consistency draws mixed feedback across reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume924 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A distinct soul-food take on fried fish worth trying if you want chicken options alongside your catfish, though portion and seasoning consistency is a recurring theme in the reviews.

Website Book now+1323-750-9403 Directions

6512 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Collins Fish Market logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Collins Fish Market

4.21,036 Google reviews

Collins Fish Market is a seafood market and restaurant on West Adams Boulevard offering fried fish plates with online ordering for pickup or delivery, plus free on-site parking. It functions as a neighborhood fish counter serving the West Adams community.

What people praise

  • Free on-site parking, a genuine plus in this part of LA
  • Reviewers describe generous portions and a clean, welcoming storefront
  • Accepts EBT alongside standard payment

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers describe inconsistent seasoning, sometimes too little and sometimes too much salt on a given visit
  • One reviewer noted an off chemical smell from the packaging that dissipated once removed
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume1,036 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient, well-located neighborhood fish market with free parking, though seasoning consistency is the most common complaint across reviews.

Website+1323-732-6155 Directions

4873 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles fish and chips spots. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from nearly three thousand reviews carries more weight than a similar rating from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do fish and chips cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Based on per-person price data reviewers themselves reported for these spots:

JobTypical price
Fish and chips combo plate$10 to $20 per person
Sit-down seafood market meal$20 to $30 per person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from per-person price data reported directly in Google reviews for the restaurants on this page. Actual totals vary by dish and portion size, so confirm current menu pricing before ordering.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The fish and chips spots above span Downtown LA’s Central Avenue, South LA’s Manchester and Western Avenues, and West Adams Boulevard. Searching for fish and chips near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you order fish and chips

  • Which fish types are available, and can you choose your own?
  • Is the fish fried fresh to order or held under a heat lamp?
  • Are there peak times to avoid a long line?
  • Does the spot offer both dine-in and market-style takeaway?
  • What sides come standard with a combo plate?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these fish and chips spots?

We started from fish and chips and fried seafood spots in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which spot has the longest history in LA?

Fisherman’s Outlet has operated since 1961 and is officially recognized as a Downtown Landmark by the City of Los Angeles.

How much do fish and chips cost in Los Angeles?

Most combo plates run $10 to $20 per person, with sit-down meals at some spots running higher. See the cost table above.

The bottom line

Fisherman’s Outlet is the safe default given its decades-long track record and the biggest review base on this list, while Catch 21 is worth a stop for its skewers if fried fish alone is not enough. Go in expecting a line at the busier spots, especially around lunch.

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