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Where should I eat seafood in the SGV?

Live tanks, Cantonese banquets, and lobster worth the mess.

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Locals' current top pick for seafood in the SGV is YGF Malatang in Arcadia, followed by Yumiyaki in Rowland Heights and Clam House in Monterey Park. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1YGF MalatangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$4.8

"YGF Malatang in Arcadia lets you build your own hot pot. You pick what you want, pay by the pound, and they cook it for you. We go mild, but it still hits hard with spice."

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#2YumiyakiRowland Heights · Japanese · $$$4.6

"Yumiyaki in Rowland Heights is a sister restaurant to Mikiya where they serve premium wagyu beef shabu."

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#3Clam HouseMonterey Park · Korean · $$$4.6

"Clam House in Monterey Park is all about seafood grilled right at your table, fast, fresh, and hands-on."

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#4Dive Oyster BarTemple City · SGV · $$4.5

"A seafood-focused restaurant known for oysters, Southern-inspired dishes, and weekend brunch."

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#6Newport seafoodSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$$4.4

"Newport Seafood in San Gabriel is a popular Chinese dinner spot and a go-to for date night or group meals."

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#8FishwivesPasadena · Seafood · $$$4.4

"Seafood spot in Pasadena. Oysters."

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#9NBC SeafoodMonterey Park · Dim Sum · $$4.3

"NBC Seafood in Monterey Park is all about speed and the classics. No frills, just dim sum staples served hot and fast from the cart."

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#10Capital Seafood RestaurantArcadia · Dim Sum · $$4.3

"Dim Sum spot in Arcadia. Dim sum."

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#11Lunasia Dim Sum HouseAlhambra · Dim Sum · $$$4.2

"Lunasia in Alhambra is one of SGV's most popular dim sum spots, and it's easy to see why. The portions are huge, the quality is high, and they even serve dim sum for dinner."

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#12Henry's CuisineAlhambra · Chinese · $$$4.2

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Cantonese."

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#13Sea Harbour SeafoodRosemead · Dim Sum · $$$4.1

"A longtime Rosemead dim sum destination known for elevated Cantonese classics, specialty buns, and refined presentation."

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#14888 Seafood RestaurantRosemead · Dim Sum · $$4.1

"Dim Sum spot in Rosemead. Dim sum."

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#15Array 36San Gabriel · Chinese · $$$4.1

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Seafood."

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#16Bistro 1968San Gabriel · Dim Sum · $$4.0

"If you want all-you-can-eat dim sum with generous portions and premium dishes without spending too much as well as seafood options for dinner, this is your spot."

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#17Meet You BBQSan Gabriel · BBQ · $$4.0

"If you love skewers, Meet You BBQ in San Gabriel is a spot to try. The skewers are affordable and packed with flavor, but the real standout is the clams with glass noodles."

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#21Top Island Seafood RestaurantAlhambra · Cantonese · $$4.0

"Old-school Cantonese banquet hall doing dim sum by day and seafood dinners by night, a classic SGV institution."

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#22Atlantic Seafood & Dim SumMonterey Park · Dim Sum · $$3.9

"Old-school cart dim sum in Monterey Park with fast service, classic Cantonese dishes, and a more traditional feel."

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#23Longo SeafoodRosemead · Dim Sum · $$3.9

"Busy dim sum favorite with long lines and broad appeal."

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#24Capital SeafoodMonterey Park · Dim Sum · $$3.9

"Dim Sum spot in Monterey Park. Push cart dim sum."

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#25Five Star Seafood RestaurantSan Gabriel · Dim Sum · $$3.9

"Dim Sum spot in San Gabriel. Push cart dim sum."

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#26Grand HarborTemple City · Dim Sum · $3.8

"If you want a spot in SGV with a huge menu and a touch of elegance, Grand Harbor in Temple City might surprise you. You can go for dim sum or dinner."

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