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 (103)

$31 to $50

Seafood

6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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2 people

Jul 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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 103 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 is a culinary gem offering "exceptional" seafood dishes with a blend of creativity and freshness. Diners rave about "phenomenal" flavors, especially the scallop cake and crudos. The atmosphere is intimate yet casual, with attentive service. Known for its "top-notch" wine selection, Koast promises a memorable dining experience.

103 Reviews

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whitney VIP
Central Kentucky4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone for a great night. It’s a small, intimate venue with a really nice vibe that made us feel welcome right away. We came with a group of six, which gave us the chance to try a variety of dishes—and everything we ordered was outstanding. The sushi was top-tier, with incredibly fresh fish and amazing quality. The crab cheese dip was absolutely next level—one of the best I’ve ever had. We also shared the steak and the red snapper, both of which were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Even the Caesar salad stood out—it was fresh and delicious. The oysters were super fresh, and the chicken sandwich was a big hit too—the chicken was so juicy and flavorful. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and paid great attention to detail, making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, this place is definitely a hidden gem, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, a nice atmosphere, and top-notch service. I can’t wait to go back!
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Mindy VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WE celebrated our anniversary at Koast and had a wonderful dinner. The staff is attentive, and the food is delicious. We made our own tasting menu by sharing many of the appetizers, it was great from start to finish!
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sarah
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, incredible food by Chef Mike. Very nice wines. A beautiful unique entrance and also cool bathrooms. Highly recommend the banana pudding to end the meal!
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Angelique VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, service and ambiance! Unbelievable flavors and beautiful presentation. If you love seafood, you have to check this place out. Impressive wines as well. Truly a gem.
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Richard VIP
Los Angeles55 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would love to keep KOAST a secret so I could always get a reservation. However, I must not be selfish. KOAST is without question a new "highlight," "must try" Los Angeles venue. While the service is exemplary, the food is among the most creative, freshest and tastiest around. I've had many of the dishes multiple times and they are consistently amazing. The balance and flavor profiles are simply not to be missed. I have now tried every dish on the menu, including a couple of the specials. Each dish is unique and will please anyone from the novice to the most sophisticated palate.
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Howie VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was my first time at Koast and I can't imagine trying to again. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't specially good either. The waiter screwed up my order and the place was too loud. Three strikes-- worse so when you consider the price
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Sandra VIP
Los Angeles42 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The first two courses--tuna tartare and Caesar salad were excellent. My main course, pasta with sea urchin, was very mediocre. I would try the restaurant again, but I thought it was very overpriced.
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Pete
Los Angeles17 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic dinner. The food was outstanding, start to finish. It was a bit loud and I miss being able to have a cocktail but the beer, wine, sake selection provides plenty of options.
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Susan VIP
New York City45 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Creative appetizers. Our waiter Christopher remembered us from my only other visit to LA in March. He was knowledgable and attentive. The preparation of the swordfish was amazing! Kudos to the hostess for moving us to a side table when one became available.
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Rafael VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelent food and service. Will recomend it for sure.
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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 103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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

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Review summary

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