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Where should I eat seafood in SGV?

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

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Locals' current top pick for seafood in SGV is JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum in Alhambra (get the shrimp dumpling (har gow)), followed by Clam House in Monterey Park and 老高烧烤洛杉矶店 Gao's BBQ & Crab LA in Rowland Heights. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

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#1JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim SumAlhambra · Cantonese · $$★ 5.0

Order: Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow)

"JING (南景酒楼) is a new Cantonese dim sum and seafood hall on Garfield Ave near Valley Blvd, open since a soft opening in October 2026 in the big banquet space that was World Seafood,…"

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#2Clam HouseMonterey Park · Korean · $$$★ 4.7

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

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#4FishwivesPasadena · Seafood · $$$★ 4.5

"Seafood spot in Pasadena. Oysters."

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#5Newport 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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#7NBC 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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#9Sea 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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#10888 Seafood RestaurantRosemead · Dim Sum · $$★ 4.1

"Dim Sum spot in Rosemead. Dim sum."

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#13Top 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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#14Atlantic 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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#15Longo SeafoodRosemead · Dim Sum · $$★ 3.9

Order: Honey BBQ Pork (weekends)

"A busy Rosemead dim sum favorite where oversized classics arrive fresh and hot, and the weekend honey BBQ pork is one of the best values on the menu."

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#16Capital SeafoodMonterey Park · Dim Sum · $$★ 3.9

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

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#17Five Star Seafood RestaurantSan Gabriel · Dim Sum · $$★ 3.9

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

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#19AYCE Mabu SushiEl Monte · Sushi · $$$★ 3.8

Order: Snow Crab Crispy Rice

"An all-you-can-eat sushi and ramen spot in El Monte with an extensive menu of rolls, nigiri, and hand rolls, plus a full ramen menu on the side."

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#20OMA Mexican Craft KitchenAlhambra · Mexican · $$★ 4.7

Order: Slow-Cooked Birria Tacos

"OMA is a Mexican craft kitchen on Main Street in Alhambra, in the former Delhi Belly space."

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#21Henry's CuisineAlhambra · Chinese · $$$★ 4.2

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Cantonese."

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#22Array 36San Gabriel · Chinese · $$$★ 4.1

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Seafood."

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#23YGF MalatangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.7

"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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#24YumiyakiRowland 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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#25Dive Oyster BarTemple City · SGV · $$★ 4.5

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

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#26Lunasia 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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#27Bistro 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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#28Meet You BBQSan Gabriel · BBQ · $$★ 3.9

"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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#29Grand 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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