Echo Park lastly has a seafood spot to rival longtime Silver Lake favourite L&E Oyster Bar and it comes by the way in which of The Lonely Oyster. Situated only a stone’s throw from Sundown Boulevard on Echo Park Avenue, within the former location of The Holloway, the two,000-square-foot house serves up quite a lot of uncooked fish, platers, shellfish, and a drinks menu that manages to be each scrumptious and risque.
Opened by Don Andes, who additionally operates native watering gap Little Pleasure, The Lonely Oyster brings life to the house most not too long ago operated by short-lived Italian restaurant Amaro. There are eight seats on the bar, 50 within the eating room, and one other 20 within the backyard patio with one other 30 seats anticipated by month’s finish.
On the menu, guests will discover a rotating number of oysters alongside a big providing of uncooked plates and seaside classics. Peruvian ceviche is on the market alongside branzino, fish and chips, and a burger for these much less ocean inclined. Additionally they serve brunch and there’s a bit of Southern-inspired sides as a result of why not do it proper? Chef Carlo Lopez, who beforehand spent occasions behind the range in San Sebastian, Spain and Beverly Hills’ Avra, leads the kitchen.
The minimalist leaning dishes are highlighted by a wine and cocktail listing that pushes the sting. On the wine facet, German rosé sits throughout from Georgian orange, whereas playful Italians rub towards French classics. Beer in the meantime permits imbibers to reside the excessive life.
The cocktail class might provide probably the most risque enjoyable of all. The Lonely Oyster Martini comes with the choice of including an oyster and caviar bump, a should, whereas the Mariposa del Mar mixes mezcal and Campari with grapefruit, lemon, and agave.
In the event you’re searching for a brand new spot to take pleasure in oysters and martini in Los Angeles, that is it.
The Lonely Oyster is open from 5pm until midnight Monday via Friday and midday until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. For extra data or to make a reservation, head over to the official web site.
