Koast - Los Angeles

4.7 (109)

$31 to $50

Seafood

6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, 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

Naked Cowboy Oysters$5.50
Long Island Sound, NY
Baja Bluefin Tuna$28.00
Vadouvan / Crispy Onions / Brown Butter
Hawaiian Kampachi$26.00
Strawberry Verjus / Serrano / Lime
Baja Tuna Tower$28.00
Crab / Avocado / Tobiko
Ora King Salmon$26.00
Miso / Apple / Seaweed
Baja Bay Scallop$22.00
Cucumber / Fresno / Rice Puff

Cooked

Caviar Service$110.00
Kilo White Sturgeon Caviar / Taiyaki Blinis
Smoked Trout Dip$24.00
Radish / Dill / Grilled Rye
- Add Trout Roe$20.00
Crispy Scallop Cake$24.00
House Tartar / Lemon
Baked Blue Crab Dip$24.00
Country Crackers
PEI Mussels$20.00
Tomatillo / Cilantro / Crostini

Salads

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

Entree

Swordfish Steak$44.00
Peach / Fennel / Honey
Market Fish$44.00
Beurre Blanc / Trout Roe
Corn & Mushroom Tortellini$30.00
Charred Corn / Maitake / Paprika
Grilled Prawns$42.00
Thyme Butter / Preserved Lemon
Butcher’s Steak$46.00
Watercress / Chimichurri / Anchovy Butter
Fried Chicken Sandwich$22.00
Dill Pickle Slaw / Potato Bun
Sea Urchin Pasta$48.00
Spaghetti / Parmigiano
- Add Caviar$45.00

Sides

Old Bay French Fries$10.00
Grilled Rye Sourdough$8.00
- Add Anchovies$8.00
Herb Roasted Oyster Mushrooms$14.00
Chips & Dip$10.00
- Add Caviar$45.00
- Add Trout Roe$20.00
Corn Bread & Honey Butter$8.00
Charred Greens in Chili Almond Crunch$14.00

Sake

Shirataki Jozen$18.00
Heavenly Water
700ml
Jumnai Daiginjo$95.00
375ml
Oak Aged Kijoshu$130.00
750ml

Beer

Beer
Saison$11.00
North Coast Le Merle
Yuzu Lager$14.00
Hitachino Nest Yuzu Lager
Japanese Pilsner$17.00
Hitachino Nest Ancient Nipponia Pilsner
Hefeweizen$10.00
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
American Lager$8.00
Miller High Life - Champagne of Beers
Dark Mexican Lager$9.00
North Coast Laguna Baja
Offshoot Relax (It's Just A Hazy IPA)$12.00

Non Alcoholic

Non Alcoholic
Bottled Saratoga Water$12.00
Sparkling or Still
Mexican Coke$7.00
Phony Negroni - White$13.00
An non-alcoholic riff on a white negroni!
Diet Coke$6.00
House Brewed Iced Tea$6.00
Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda$7.00
Brooklyn's Finest
Cheer Wine$6.00
Chef Michael's favorite soda as a kid!
Non Alcoholic Beer
NA IPA 0.5%$12.00
Punk AF Brewdog$10.00
NA Blonde Ale 0.3%$10.00
Deliro
Non Alcoholic Wine
Scribe Verjus$14.00
100% Pinot Noir

Wine

Wine
Sparkling
Petillant Naturel$19.00
Bojan Kobal 'Bajta' 2024
Gusbourne$33.00
Blanc de Blanc 2019
Cremant de Limoux$18.00
Cote Mas, Rose NV
White
Melon Blanc$16.00
Domaine de Quartre Routes 2023
Chardonnay$33.00
Drake Whitcraft 2021
Furmint$17.00
Diwald 2021
Sauvignon Blanc$24.00
Lucien Crochet 2023
Skin Contact
Nieliccio$19.00
Domaine Pieretti 2023
Red
Cinsault (Chilled)$22.00
Lorenza 2023
St. Laurent$17.00
Weingut Schneider Sankt Laurent 2020
Nerello Mescalese$19.00
Tornatore 2021
Pinot Noir$120.00
Drake Whitcraft Sandford & Benedict 2022
Schiopepttino$23.00
Mathiasson 2023
Espadeiro / Tinto Caino$85.00
Bodegas Zarate, Fontecon' 2023
Castelao$115.00
Luis Seabra Mono C 2021
Nebbiolo$100.00
Luigi Ferrando 'Etichetta Bianca' 2020

What 109 people are saying

Koast - Los Angeles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Koast in Los Angeles is a seafood lover's haven, offering "incredible food and service" with a "beautiful unique entrance." Diners rave about the "freshest and tastiest" dishes like tuna tartare, scallop cake, and crudo. With a friendly staff, accommodating gluten-free options, and "outstanding" wine selections, Koast is a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

109 Reviews

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Jake
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and attentive staff helped to supplement a wonderful food experience.
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Judi Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time. As fabulous as the first time. Exquisite food. Highly recommend.
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Adam Gold
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time eating here. So tasty! We’ve had a couple things twice- the bluefin in brown butter, the sablefish, and crab dip. New this time we tried the yellowtail, mushroom tortellini, and sea bass entree. The banana pudding for dessert a special treat!
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Michelle
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing new restaurant- every item was better and better 11 out of 10! I can't wait to go back
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Jeremy
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent addition! We miss Kali, but this is super fun and yummy.
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Lewis Gold
New York City70 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great, food outstanding, only problem is the noise level, just too loud and difficult for conversations. Overall, would definitely return.
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Jeremy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dishes, amazing service and fantastic FOH & BOH Team. Thank you so much for the unforgettable experience and we will be back very soon!
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James
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is out of this world ! Every single penny spent was worth it and then some! Apps, salad and main course all were beyond any expectations I had! Great date night spot and family restaurant. Can’t wait to return ! Jimmy
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Lisa Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious but it was too loud to carry on any kind of conversation. They were very understanding and said they’d been working hard to alleviate this. Solution, eat outside and you’ll have a fabulous meal.
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Curt
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, the food and experience is very good. Service was very good and the food was excellent. The room is small and the dining area was cramped. The table size was small, which forced us to shuffle glasses and dishes to accommodate. If more than one dish came out at once, it would be very cramped on the table to accommodate the serving dish, water glasses, wine glasses, sharing dishes and cutlery. Proximity between tables was too tight and the seating wasn’t relaxing or comfortable. Lastly, they add a 5% fee for kitchen appreciation (not sure what that means) so you’ll just adjust tip down to compensate. Had a good experience, but unlike to go back based on the seating and table sizing.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, 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

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 109 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Koast - Los Angeles

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

From the Sea

Naked Cowboy Oysters$5.50

Baja Bluefin Tuna$28.00

Hawaiian Kampachi$26.00

Baja Tuna Tower$28.00

Ora King Salmon$26.00

Baja Bay Scallop$22.00

Cooked

Caviar Service$110.00

Smoked Trout Dip$24.00

Crispy Scallop Cake$24.00

Baked Blue Crab Dip$24.00

PEI Mussels$20.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$20.00

Little Gem Salad$16.00

Entree

Swordfish Steak$44.00

Market Fish$44.00

Corn & Mushroom Tortellini$30.00

Grilled Prawns$42.00

Butcher’s Steak$46.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$22.00

Sea Urchin Pasta$48.00

Sides

Old Bay French Fries$10.00

Grilled Rye Sourdough$8.00

Herb Roasted Oyster Mushrooms$14.00

Chips & Dip$10.00

Corn Bread & Honey Butter$8.00

Charred Greens in Chili Almond Crunch$14.00

Sake

Shirataki Jozen$18.00

Heavenly Water

Jumnai Daiginjo$95.00

Oak Aged Kijoshu$130.00

Beer

Beer

Saison$11.00

Yuzu Lager$14.00

Japanese Pilsner$17.00

Hefeweizen$10.00

American Lager$8.00

Dark Mexican Lager$9.00

Offshoot Relax (It's Just A Hazy IPA)$12.00

Non Alcoholic

Non Alcoholic

Bottled Saratoga Water$12.00

Mexican Coke$7.00

Phony Negroni - White$13.00

Diet Coke$6.00

House Brewed Iced Tea$6.00

Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda$7.00

Cheer Wine$6.00

Non Alcoholic Beer

NA IPA 0.5%$12.00

Punk AF Brewdog$10.00

NA Blonde Ale 0.3%$10.00

Deliro

Non Alcoholic Wine

Scribe Verjus$14.00

Wine

Wine

Sparkling

Petillant Naturel$19.00

Gusbourne$33.00

Cremant de Limoux$18.00

White

Melon Blanc$16.00

Chardonnay$33.00

Furmint$17.00

Sauvignon Blanc$24.00

Skin Contact

Nieliccio$19.00