Where to Get Oysters & a Proper Martini in Los Angeles (Highland Park)

When you want oysters and a proper martini, start here.

Sometimes you don’t want a full dinner. If you're looking for oysters and martinis in Los Angeles, Queen St. Raw Bar & Grill in Highland Park is a place worth knowing. You want oysters that are shucked in front of you, a martini that’s perfectly crisp, and a seat at the bar where you can linger without being rushed. In Highland Park, Queen St. Raw Bar & Grill checks those boxes.

Compared to larger seafood spots in LA, Queen St. feels intimate without feeling tight. You’re not staring at a decorative seafood display that’s been sitting on ice all afternoon — you’re watching platters come together in real time. Once the room fills, the bartenders move with precision between martinis and raw towers, building each plate directly in front of you. Service feels personal. They’ll linger, explain, suggest, even check with the kitchen if you’re craving something specific. And yes — there’s free parking, which in Los Angeles feels like a small miracle.

In Highland Park, Queen St. Raw Bar & Grill is where you go when a girlfriend texts, “Martinis?” and you already know the answer is yes. It’s lively but not chaotic. Packed, but never suffocating. You slide into two seats at the edge of the bar, claim your corner, and settle in. The seafood is handled with care — shucked to order, plated immediately, nothing lingering under heat lamps. The martinis arrive icy and direct. Strong. Clean. Properly chilled.

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What To Order

Classic Martini

Gin or vodka. A proper pour with a kiss of dry vermouth. Icy, direct, and balanced. Start here. Two is the sweet spot.

Oyster & Mezcal Shooter

Quick. Smoky. Balanced. Worth it. Order this if you want something bold to start.

Anchovy on a Stick

Five dollars well spent. Salty, sharp, built for martinis. Don’t skip it.

Clams Casino

One of the strongest warm plates on the menu. Breadcrumb and bacon on top, tender underneath. Order this if you want something composed.

Tuna Sliders (If They’re Running Them)

Soft, balanced, quietly nostalgic. Ask about off-menu specials — this is where the kitchen tends to play.

Hush Puppies

Golden outside, soft in the center, served hot with good butter. Order these when you want something deep-fried and comforting at the end of a long day.

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Logistics

Location4701 York Blvd, Los Angeles (Highland Park)

OpenDaily until 10 PM

ReservationsAvailable on Resy. Bar seating is first come, first served. Best for 1–3 people.

Martini Special

$10 martinis daily until 6 PM

$10 martinis all night on Mondays

Queen’s includes a 4% restaurant fee to support staff benefits and wages, noted clearly on the menu.