Koast - Los Angeles

Name: Koast - Los Angeles
Address: 6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90038
Telephone: (213) 262-1711
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (90)

$31 to $50

Seafood

6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Koast is the latest creation from Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the creative team behind Michelin-starred Kali Restaurant.

With Chef Michael Kerner at the lead, Koast offers an approachable, seafood-focused menu infused with advanced technique and inventive flavors.

Rich blue banquettes line the indoor dining area, while outdoor counter seating on Melrose Avenue is also available for full service. Perfect for a meal before an evening at Hollywood's surrounding venues, like the Pantages, the Palladium, the Wiltern, or the Hollywood Bowl.

Signature dishes feature exciting takes on seafood classics, such as yellowtail crudo with a rotating seasonal setup, or a jumbo crispy scallop cake paired with a house tartar sauce and mustard greens to finish.

Paired with an expertly curated wine, beer, and sake list, Koast seamlessly blends innovation with comfort, establishing itself as a must-visit destination for seafood lovers and all Los Angeles foodies to try!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 262-1711
Website
http://koastrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Kerner
Catering
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information (213) 262-1711
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kusshi Oysters$5.50
Sea Bass Crudo$26.00
Tomato / Squash Blossom / Caper
Yellowtail Crudo$26.00
Strawberry Verjus / Serrano / Lime
Local Bluefin Tuna$28.00
Vadouvan / Crispy Onions / Brown Butter
Tuna Tartare Tostada$24.00
Avocado / Cilantro / Almond Salsa Macha
Ora King Salmon Crudo$26.00
Miso / Apple / Nori
Sablefish in Salt & Vinegar$24.00
Dill Salad / Crème Fraiche
Bay Scallop Aquachile$22.00
Cucumber / Fresno / Rice Puff
Kilo Caviar$110.00
Taiyaki Blinis / Creme Fraiche
- per oz$110.00
Lobster Bisque$16.00
Crawfish Croquette / Prawn Oil
- add trout roe$20.00
Maryland Style Baked Crab Dip$24.00
Spiced Country Crackers
Crispy Scallop Cake$24.00
House Tartar / Lemon

Salads

Caesar Salad$20.00
Savory Crumbs / Parmigiano
- add anchovies$8.00
Little Gem Salad$16.00
Citrus / Radish / Chive Vinaigrette

Pasta

Sea Urchin Pasta$54.00
Spaghetti / Parmigiana
- add caviar$45.00
Corn & Mushroom Tortellini$30.00
Charred Corn / Maitake / Paprika

Entree

Local Halibut$40.00
Cioppino Broth / Fennel
Market Fish$44.00
Beurre Blanc / Trout Roe
Grilled Prawns$42.00
Thyme Butter / Preserved Lemon
Butcher’s Steak$46.00
Watercress / Chimichurri / Anchovy Butter
Dry Aged Cheeseburger$26.00
Black Garlic / Caramelized Onions / Potato Bun

Sides

Herb Roasted Oyster Mushrooms$14.00
Grilled Rye Sourdough$8.00
- add anchovies$8.00
Old Bay French Fries$10.00
Chips & Dip$10.00
- add caviar$45.00
- add trout roe$20.00
Texas Corn Bread & Honey Butter$8.00
Charred Greens in Chili Almond Crunch$14.00

What 90 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Seafood
Hollywood
Innovative
Hollywood
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Koast in Los Angeles offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on high-quality seafood. Guests rave about the "scallop cake" and "Uni pasta," while praising the "outstanding wine program." The ambiance is both intimate and casual, making it perfect for any occasion. Service is consistently "friendly and attentive."

90 Reviews

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Cameron VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best high end seafood in LA. Highly recommend all of the crudos, scallop cake and the desserts!
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Benjamin VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, and very thoughtful cooking at this seafood-focused restaurant! We really enjoyed all of our dishes, but the crispy scallop cake was a standout. All of the fish we ate had been dry aged, and it made a difference. Very worth a visit!
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Juan
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent new restaurant. Prawns were a standout. Will be back for sure
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Bamsmy VIP
Los Angeles34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foof was exwuodite and innovative. Service was outstanding. Plates were beautifully presented. I feel badly the restsursnt was not busier. It deserves to be recognized.
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Andy VIP
Orange County589 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Koast consistently delivers a satisfying experience with every visit! The crudo dishes are as delicious as they are beautifully plated! The Uni pasta was also a standout, with a rich umami flavor. The wine program is outstanding, with well curated selections from around the world. Service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable . While Koast has a causal, neighborhood feel, the food and service are executed at the highest levels. I can’t wait to to return!
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Julia VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good experience. Food was really fabulous !
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Mehdi VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time Food is so good! The service is amazing Highly recommend
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Alexander
St. Louis1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Would definitely be back
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Aaron VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Outdoor counter is pretty narrow, not really adequate space in front or back. Staff is very accommodating.
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Jim VIP
Los Angeles55 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great seafood restaurant, superior quality and masterful execution. Can’t wait to come back. The uni pasta was star!
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FAQs

Koast - Los Angeles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 262-1711.

Koast - Los Angeles is rated 4.7 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Citrus & Melrose
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Michael Kerner
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

From the Sea

Kusshi Oysters$5.50

Sea Bass Crudo$26.00

Yellowtail Crudo$26.00

Local Bluefin Tuna$28.00

Tuna Tartare Tostada$24.00

Ora King Salmon Crudo$26.00

Sablefish in Salt & Vinegar$24.00

Bay Scallop Aquachile$22.00

Kilo Caviar$110.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

Maryland Style Baked Crab Dip$24.00

Crispy Scallop Cake$24.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$20.00

Little Gem Salad$16.00

Pasta

Sea Urchin Pasta$54.00

Corn & Mushroom Tortellini$30.00

Entree

Local Halibut$40.00

Market Fish$44.00

Grilled Prawns$42.00

Butcher’s Steak$46.00

Dry Aged Cheeseburger$26.00

Sides

Herb Roasted Oyster Mushrooms$14.00

Grilled Rye Sourdough$8.00

Old Bay French Fries$10.00

Chips & Dip$10.00

Texas Corn Bread & Honey Butter$8.00

Charred Greens in Chili Almond Crunch$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Koast - Los Angeles offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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