Connie & Ted's
9 expert reviews
“A well-heeled crowd can be found in this beautiful space (the roof is arched like a wave) dipping fried calamari or spooning up Jo’s wicked good chowda’. ”
– Fodor's
4.4
"This casual seafooder in West Hollywood from Michael Cimarusti (Providence) features a medium-priced menu served in a room that looks lifted from the Maine shoreline." Full review
"LA's seafood guru, chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence, pays homage to his New England roots—his grandfather was a fisherman in Rhode Island—with a modern take on the clam shack." Full review
14.0
"Unlike some seafood-oriented spots that are chock full of tchotchkes, here the decor is tastefully done with only a handful of maritime objects." Full review
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Skip the "stuffies" (clams baked with lingui, breadcrumbs and garlic) in favor of the steamers (soft shell clams).
Three Stars
"Of these upscale chowder houses, Connie & Ted's does by far the best job of re-creating the pleasures of that other coast." Full review
"Michael Cimarusti is the chef of Providence, the modernist French-Asian restaurant that is often considered the finest kitchen in L.A." Full review
8.0
"A fun, casual place to grab a cold beer and some oysters with friends. It’s the kind of neighborhood restaurant this city needs." Full review
"New England seafood shack minus plastic tablecloths and weird accents."
Michelin Plate
"It's set in the West Coast, but this new-school shack still has serious East Coast vibes—even if it does indeed source its sustainable, wild-caught seafood from both the Atlantic and Pacific" Full review