The Best Oyster Happy Hours in Los Angeles

Every neighborhood in Los Angeles seems to have its own oyster bar these days, with a menu reflecting the local flavor, like this bustling spot from the people behind Wokcano. A young, stylish Koreatown crowd can be found at EMC Seafood & Raw Bar every day from 4-7 p.m. devouring $1 oysters by the dozen, provided an extra kick from a spicy mignonette and cocktail sauce topped with wasabi paste. Want some more? If you stop in at 10 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 11 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) the late-night happy hour kicks in with $1.50 oysters, $6 drafts, wine, sake, and well drinks; and bar bites priced at $5-7. The night’s just getting started - this is K-town, after all.

Located in red-hot Highland Park, ETA features an unbeatable happy hour with $1 oysters that runs seven days a week until 7:00 p.m. Clever, seasonal, themed cocktail menus with classics and re-imagined classics; and live jazz on Mondays take this intimate lounge to the next level.

Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey serves up his "Fish Meets Field" coastal cuisine at a sprawling 7,400 square-foot space in Santa Monica. Enjoy $1 oysters every Monday from 4 p.m. to close, and "Oyster Hour" from 4 to 7 p.m. - a daily pairing of oysters and selected wine option.

Located at historic Union Station, the massive Imperial Western Beer Co. evokes an Art Deco-accented beer cathedral as much as a historic way-station for thirsty travelers. Weekdays from 4-7 p.m. select pints go for $5 and pitchers for $18 (including some higher ABV offerings) and the ever-popular $1 oysters.

L & E Oyster Bar offers daily Happy Hour specials in the upstairs lounge from 5pm - 7pm Monday - Friday and 3pm - 7pm Saturday - Sunday. Enjoy the Daily Dozen Oysters for $32, paired with discounted classic cocktails like the French 75 and Aperol Spritz; $9 sparkling wine or $8 white/red/rosé; and $2 off all beers.

The only thing missing are the sing-a-longs at Los Feliz’s own summer camp away from home. MessHall Kitchen serves well-crafted cocktails, uptown burgers and sandwiches in the former Brown Derby space, where Swingers and Royal Crown Revue once shined for a brief moment in time. It gets packed on Tuesdays, which offers $1 oysters (5 p.m. till they run out), $1 tacos and $5 draft beers all night long.

Pearl's Rooftop offers two floors of outdoor seating, including a picturesque garden area complete with a swing and photo booth, and a rooftop patio offering views of the legendary Sunset Strip. Weekly specials include $1 oysters and $8 chilled vodka shots on Tuesday; Wine & Cheese Wednesday, and a Reverse Happy Hour from 11pm to 1am on Friday.

The Afternoon Delight Happy Hour menu includes $5 beers and well pours, $8 house red/white wine, half-dozen oysters for $18, and bar bites ranging from $6 deviled eggs to salmon tartare ($10) and a cheese board ($15).

Located in the ROW DTLA campus, Rappahannock Oyster Bar is the first West Coast outpost in a family of restaurants owned and operated by the Rappahannock Oyster Company of Virginia. Get your East Coast bivalve fix at the daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., and all night on Mondays. Deals include $5 beer, $7 red, white, rose and $8 sparkling wine; $10 shochu and spritz cocktails; a $1.50 featured oyster, and discounted appetizers.

Inspired by Hollywood's famed Les Deux Cafe, Upstairs is the rooftop urban oasis at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Upstairs hosts a variety of events, from DJs and live bands to pop-up shops and creative collaborations. One of the best views in L.A. is now even better, thanks to the $1 oysters available from noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.