Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill is a seafood restaurant inspired by the Southern shores of the low-country. In the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, Queen’s specializes in sustainably sourced raw bar and dishes cooked on the wood fired grill, with a classic selection of cocktails.
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Address: 4701 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: (213) 521-8878
Website: http://queensrawbar.com/
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John Smith
The inside decor and set up of this place is nice and comfortable. I took my dad here for his 90th bday because he loves oysters. I researched ADA access in advance and it seemed to accommodate but onsite it’s very tight navigation. Tables and seats on the patio partially blocked the wheelchair access route. Some diners weren’t pleasant or accommodating about moving. Also parking is difficult if busy. Very small shared lot and tight and limited street parking. We were fortunate because we had an early reservation but when we left cars were stacked on the adjacent street waiting for space. Physical mobility and parking loses this place a star. The food and service were otherwise good. Met our expectations. The prices are pricey but we knew that and didn’t mind since it was for my dad’s experience. It would be tough to make this a regular dining experience due to cost. Otherwise the shellfish was fresh, but their Cesar salad was a bit overdressed, the presentation was very good and 3 of us left feeling satisfied. Only bummer was my dad was not offered a bday treat, they don’t really do that I guess.
… moreyousef
The name suggests a regal command, yet the kitchen has an unfortunate knack for missing the mark. This is an overpriced place with detached service and uninspired hospitality.
I began with a half dozen oysters, split between two different kinds. The oysters themselves were ok at best, and arrived on a platter that gave no hint of the raw bar excellence their name advertises. The queen street salad should’ve been a pile of fresh greens, but instead it was an afterthought. The shrimp and grits. Good grits, flavorful enough shrimp, but the choice to serve the shrimp with their heads, eyes and tentacles still attached felt like a miscalculation, a small but jarring detail that speaks for itself. The fried fish sandwich sinks quickly, and lacks the crispy exterior that makes a great sandwich. The bread was unremarkable, and the lettuce was bland. Then came the pimento cheeseburger, the true undoing. It was a catastrophic failure. It smelled like a mistake and tasted even worse. One bite was enough before I sent it away. Easily one of the worst restaurant burgers I’ve had in Los Angeles.
A disappointing parade of below-average ingredients. If you’re looking for a great seafood experience in LA you’ll find plenty of exceptional options, just not here.
… moreI began with a half dozen oysters, split between two different kinds. The oysters themselves were ok at best, and arrived on a platter that gave no hint of the raw bar excellence their name advertises. The queen street salad should’ve been a pile of fresh greens, but instead it was an afterthought. The shrimp and grits. Good grits, flavorful enough shrimp, but the choice to serve the shrimp with their heads, eyes and tentacles still attached felt like a miscalculation, a small but jarring detail that speaks for itself. The fried fish sandwich sinks quickly, and lacks the crispy exterior that makes a great sandwich. The bread was unremarkable, and the lettuce was bland. Then came the pimento cheeseburger, the true undoing. It was a catastrophic failure. It smelled like a mistake and tasted even worse. One bite was enough before I sent it away. Easily one of the worst restaurant burgers I’ve had in Los Angeles.
A disappointing parade of below-average ingredients. If you’re looking for a great seafood experience in LA you’ll find plenty of exceptional options, just not here.
Brian Richardson
Honestly, I want to give Queen’s a 5 star. We’ve been here several times and the experience has been epic. This review is based on my last experience.
Walking in, we were greeted by the host. I booked reservations for indoor dining but she recommended outdoor, the weather was prime and we agreed and were happy we did. The breeze and their music selection closed the deal. An old school jam, ABC – Jackson 5 was playing as we were being seated. We were feeling the vibe.
It didn’t take long for our server to appear and ask us if we wanted water or maybe a little something harder. He mentioned a special on martinis. 10 bucks. So we opted for both, martinis and mineral water.
Looking through the menu, there were some standouts: Oysters, halibut crudo, shrimp cocktail, their house salad, a chicken dish and black cod. Drinks were served shortly after and we made our order. I gotta say the $10 martini went down extremely well.
Food? The oysters were heaven. Tasted like they were picked right out of the sea, the vinegar sauce was a nice complement with a spritz of lemon. East coast oysters. The shrimp cocktail? This was our only downer. Although the dipping sauce was excellent, the shrimp prepared perfectly… it was extremely over seasoned. It was hard to get down, and good thing that the halibut crudo came out right after! Exceptionally dish, fresh with a citrus sauce, very pleasant dish. Shortly after the salad came out, damn good. Then the chicken and black cod on rice. Lemme say, that black cod elevated me from the first bite, the outer texture was crispy, but once you bit through that it melted in your mouth, the rice complimented the fish well – seasoned to perfection. The chicken was a close second, crispy outer with a moist inner, it came with really tasty and crispy fries – the dipping sauce was . With the exception of the shrimp the meal was sublime.
Stand outs: oysters, black cod, chicken, raw halibut.
Why 4 stars? A significant part of the dining experience is the service you are provided. Our server appeared inexperienced and not very personable, but to his credit we was very young. I would think an establishment like this would provide more seasoned staff. Also consider, be prepared to spend some $. We’ve been here 3 times, and for a party of 2: with appetizers, drinks and a couple mains the check has always exceeded 3 bills. For the culinary experience and ambience I do not mind the price of admission. Service is usually on point.
Either way, for any seafood lover in the area, this establishment should be in your hit list. We will continue to explore their menu
… moreWalking in, we were greeted by the host. I booked reservations for indoor dining but she recommended outdoor, the weather was prime and we agreed and were happy we did. The breeze and their music selection closed the deal. An old school jam, ABC – Jackson 5 was playing as we were being seated. We were feeling the vibe.
It didn’t take long for our server to appear and ask us if we wanted water or maybe a little something harder. He mentioned a special on martinis. 10 bucks. So we opted for both, martinis and mineral water.
Looking through the menu, there were some standouts: Oysters, halibut crudo, shrimp cocktail, their house salad, a chicken dish and black cod. Drinks were served shortly after and we made our order. I gotta say the $10 martini went down extremely well.
Food? The oysters were heaven. Tasted like they were picked right out of the sea, the vinegar sauce was a nice complement with a spritz of lemon. East coast oysters. The shrimp cocktail? This was our only downer. Although the dipping sauce was excellent, the shrimp prepared perfectly… it was extremely over seasoned. It was hard to get down, and good thing that the halibut crudo came out right after! Exceptionally dish, fresh with a citrus sauce, very pleasant dish. Shortly after the salad came out, damn good. Then the chicken and black cod on rice. Lemme say, that black cod elevated me from the first bite, the outer texture was crispy, but once you bit through that it melted in your mouth, the rice complimented the fish well – seasoned to perfection. The chicken was a close second, crispy outer with a moist inner, it came with really tasty and crispy fries – the dipping sauce was . With the exception of the shrimp the meal was sublime.
Stand outs: oysters, black cod, chicken, raw halibut.
Why 4 stars? A significant part of the dining experience is the service you are provided. Our server appeared inexperienced and not very personable, but to his credit we was very young. I would think an establishment like this would provide more seasoned staff. Also consider, be prepared to spend some $. We’ve been here 3 times, and for a party of 2: with appetizers, drinks and a couple mains the check has always exceeded 3 bills. For the culinary experience and ambience I do not mind the price of admission. Service is usually on point.
Either way, for any seafood lover in the area, this establishment should be in your hit list. We will continue to explore their menu
Linda McLoon
This is a lovely restaurant serving predominantly seafood on York Street in Highland Park in L.A. The restaurant is on the small side, but they have a nice amount of outdoor seating.
We shared a number of starters. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and nice, the hush puppies were moist with a lovely dipping sauce, and the artichokes were nicely cooked. They have oysters on the half shell as well. The she crab soup was tasty, but lacked the roe that makes it pink. Maybe this is hard to find in L.A.
I had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were nicely cooked, and the accompanying sauce on the grits had a nice flavor. It was a good version of this classic southern dish. The fish in paper was excellent, and the fish varies from day to day. The chicken portion was huge, but it was delicious. The fries were nicely cooked also.
I really liked the passion fruit caramel sundae, and it was big enough to share.
They only serve beer and wine, as well as non- alcoholic beverages, at the moment.
The service was excellent, and they were super good about having things for children to color .
… moreWe shared a number of starters. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and nice, the hush puppies were moist with a lovely dipping sauce, and the artichokes were nicely cooked. They have oysters on the half shell as well. The she crab soup was tasty, but lacked the roe that makes it pink. Maybe this is hard to find in L.A.
I had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were nicely cooked, and the accompanying sauce on the grits had a nice flavor. It was a good version of this classic southern dish. The fish in paper was excellent, and the fish varies from day to day. The chicken portion was huge, but it was delicious. The fries were nicely cooked also.
I really liked the passion fruit caramel sundae, and it was big enough to share.
They only serve beer and wine, as well as non- alcoholic beverages, at the moment.
The service was excellent, and they were super good about having things for children to color .
Shaun Young
Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill is a charming take on a Southern seafood and raw bar. The space is beautiful and the service friendly.
Standouts were the fresh oysters, grilled artichokes, fried code sandwich and passion fruit sundae.
Friendly dogs are welcome on the patio. It’s a perfect afternoon spot, or evening date spot.
… moreStandouts were the fresh oysters, grilled artichokes, fried code sandwich and passion fruit sundae.
Friendly dogs are welcome on the patio. It’s a perfect afternoon spot, or evening date spot.
Zan Lee
We had a really delicious dinner here from the same owners of The Lonely Oyster. It’s a south eastern inspired seafood restaurant with a large bar in the middle and rotating sharesize plates. The only issue we had is we both are taking an alcohol cleanse so we wanted to order iced teas but they don’t have that. Then we tried to order Coke, but they only have Diet Coke. If you’re ordering alcohol you have many options, but in terms of nonalcoholic drinks, they are really limited. Aside from that our server was very polite and everything arrived fairly quickly. There is a parking lot right out front, but it only has room for about 8 to 10 spaces, otherwise it will be valet or free street parking.
They have a fairly large menu filled with all sorts of great options so we really had to take some time to choose what we wanted to order. We started off with the Hush Puppies, which were a great start and as good as expected. Next came a personal favorite of mine, the She Crab Soup. I have spent a lot of time in the Carolinas so it was great to have this again. Next came the Bluefin Tostada, and it was very light, fresh, and filled with flavor. After that came Hamachi, which was also light, fresh, and very good, which was followed by the Oysters Casino and the Crispy Brook Trout, which was my favorite dish of the night. The trout was extremely crispy, but still filled with lemony flavor, and I honestly loved every bite.
Overall, we really had a great dinner here and it’s easily one of our favorite places in Eagle Rock. I would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a great seafood dinner and it would be especially great for a date or dinner with friends or family.
… moreThey have a fairly large menu filled with all sorts of great options so we really had to take some time to choose what we wanted to order. We started off with the Hush Puppies, which were a great start and as good as expected. Next came a personal favorite of mine, the She Crab Soup. I have spent a lot of time in the Carolinas so it was great to have this again. Next came the Bluefin Tostada, and it was very light, fresh, and filled with flavor. After that came Hamachi, which was also light, fresh, and very good, which was followed by the Oysters Casino and the Crispy Brook Trout, which was my favorite dish of the night. The trout was extremely crispy, but still filled with lemony flavor, and I honestly loved every bite.
Overall, we really had a great dinner here and it’s easily one of our favorite places in Eagle Rock. I would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a great seafood dinner and it would be especially great for a date or dinner with friends or family.
Harrison Woliner
The raw bar items were fresh and bright and perfect summer evening food. The fried calamari was crispy. The hush puppies were nice and sweet/savory. Everything was great! Went for my birthday dinner.
… moreShawn J
Spectacular oysters, clams, and wine selection. Especially fond of how clean and grit-free the shellfish was. Everyone working there is lovely, and the service is absolutely wonderful. Just be aware that there’s an automatic 20% charge for that service, which is probably my only complaint. Favorite bite of the evening was either the oysters or clams, with the asparagus salad as a surprise favorite. Honorable mentions include the scallop crudo and the crab soup. The fish collar is a tough recommendation, it was easily the best cooked collar I’ve had, but the buffalo sauce definitely detracted from the overall flavor. Overall, a good recommendation, as long as you stick to the raw bar and be mindful of the final cost.
… moreBrandon Kennedy
don’t listen to those people below. i’ve been here several times and it’s always an amazing experience. if you’re afraid of shrimp with the heads on and order a pimento cheeseburger with lettuce instead of a bun, you are infinitely unqualified to critique food.
what takes this place from good to great is the service. the host and servers are attentive without being overbearing and are deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of the raw bar, cooked food, wine, and beverages. i’ve never had an issue with accommodating simple modifications (like removing a pork product).
I was in fact at the restaurant the night one reviewer below (complaining about the service) was there. they were an entitled group of drunk girls asking for difficult requests (trying to split the bill a number of ways). as they were walking out of the restaurant and waiting for the uber, they were extremely loud and rude. I wouldn’t be particularly excited to serve their group either.
all in all, highly recommend this spot. the menu is always evolving, and now that they have a full bar, they make a killer martini.
… morewhat takes this place from good to great is the service. the host and servers are attentive without being overbearing and are deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of the raw bar, cooked food, wine, and beverages. i’ve never had an issue with accommodating simple modifications (like removing a pork product).
I was in fact at the restaurant the night one reviewer below (complaining about the service) was there. they were an entitled group of drunk girls asking for difficult requests (trying to split the bill a number of ways). as they were walking out of the restaurant and waiting for the uber, they were extremely loud and rude. I wouldn’t be particularly excited to serve their group either.
all in all, highly recommend this spot. the menu is always evolving, and now that they have a full bar, they make a killer martini.
Christine Tse Kuecherer
Updated after another visit: Still excellent, with efficient and friendly service on the patio. This time, we shared the Perfect Storm platter with friends, and every single item on it was delectable.
Loved having dinner here on a Saturday night. Service was efficient and friendly, and food was delicious. In particular, we loved the Spanish mackerel tartare, chargrilled oysters, and fish baked in paper. There is a 20% service charge, which was fine with us. My only complaint is that it’s a tad too loud inside, which makes conversation difficult.
… moreLoved having dinner here on a Saturday night. Service was efficient and friendly, and food was delicious. In particular, we loved the Spanish mackerel tartare, chargrilled oysters, and fish baked in paper. There is a 20% service charge, which was fine with us. My only complaint is that it’s a tad too loud inside, which makes conversation difficult.