LA Seafood

The subject of seafood restaurants came up today. Here's my thoughts:
1). Overall, I think the best seafood restaurant in LA is downtown at the Water Grill. In 2001 it received a one star rating from Michelin (That's a good thing). It's expensive, but a very good place to go with parents or working siblings.
2). On the west side, and a little more of a scene, there's The Lobster by the Santa Monica Pier. The fish is very good there -- ironically, I'd stay away from the lobster -- stick with the fish.
3). As mush as I love the Water Grill, the single best piece of fish is actually in Brentwood, at Vincenti (the dover sole roasted in the fire burning oven) -- also pricey but a lovely Italian restaurant. Read a recent review here.
4). If you actually want a "lobster night," and you're in Los Angeles, I think you have to go to The Palm. West Hollywood original location or across from The Staples Center.
5). You could also drive up the coast past Malibu to biker hangout Neptune's Net. Cold beer, good clam chowder and clams, etc. (If you want fried fish though, skip Neptune Net and go to Malibu Seafood instead) Affordable.

And finally, I haven't been here yet, but I hear that the Hungry Cat in Hollywood is good -- and looking at the website, this might be a good bet for what you're looking for.

Now that covers restaurants, but let me just add that Santa Monica Seafood is by far the best seafood market in the city, if you want to cook at home. (They have good stuff at the counter as well). You should go there just to see the place.