Mels Fish Shack
Company Details
Tuesday: 11AM-8PM
Wednesday: 11AM-8PM
Thursday: 11AM-8PM
Friday: 11AM-8PM
Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Sunday: 11AM-7PM
Contact Information
Los Angeles, California, 90016
United States
Mels Fish Shack Reviews
Submitted by Helen Bing on 07/04/2022
Helen Bing 5 stars rating.
The"BESTFRIED FISH" Not greasy, very moist inside & red beans/rice, collard greens....delicious! I've had other salmon salad, shrimp, etc. All is very good & I highly reccomend this place!!! Try it & you will go back!...Ms. Bing
Submitted by T A on 05/31/2022
T A 2 stars rating.
From a blk point of view (out of towner). Nothing had seasoning. So although it smelled good it was not the best or worst...just fried fish. I had fried catfish and shrimp... they put the catfish on top of the fries which made them both soggy.
I wouldn't come back if I was in the area.
Submitted by Mike Story on 05/15/2022
Mike Story 1 stars rating.
I have never (until I ate from Mel's) ordered ???? fish that had zero ????taste at all. Very bland. I've tried both fried & grilled and both times were horrible. Will not make that mistake again. ????
Submitted by Karen Mora on 05/03/2022
Karen Mora 5 stars rating.
The fish is delicious! It tastes fresh and they get the food out quickly. This is not a sit down place and parking can be difficult at the wrong times but if you order ahead you can just pick up.
Submitted by J Lilly on 04/28/2022
J Lilly 4 stars rating.
Fish was well-seasoned (not just salty) and crispy. Hush puppies and Cole slaw were also well done. Everything is take-out here; and you'll stand on the sidewalk waiting for your order. But it's worth it!
My only complaint is that I ordered trout and it took them 15-20 minutes to notify me that they were out of trout. But they made up for it by giving me a double helping of my second choice (sole) and preparing it quickly. I can see why this place has lasted so long. I will be back.
Submitted by Bertha Hines on 03/29/2022
Bertha Hines 4 stars rating.
When I want fish, Mel's is my #1 choice! The best fried fish in L.A.
Submitted by Quen Everett on 11/14/2021
Quen Everett 5 stars rating.
I love the art on the outside of the building! The most important part is the fish. Personally I get the Mrs. the fishes since I’m veggie tarian, but the food always smells delicious. She tells me that the jumbo shrimp is amazing, and I casually believe her. I eat her fries and I become addicted to the seasonings. All in all it’s a cultural spot that is worth it.
Submitted by Chris Osborn on 09/03/2020
Chris Osborn 5 stars rating.
My friend and I had heard great things about Mel’s but somehow had never tried it, so we gave it a shot tonight and were not disappointed. The staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. We ordered there and it took a minute to prepare, but it was well worth the wait. The prices are great for the size of the meals and everything we had was delicious and tasted fresh. I’d highly recommend the fried filet of sole and peach cobbler. Do yourself a favor and stop by and grab a great dinner for you and your friends/family.
Submitted by Logical Gypsy on 06/11/2020
Logical Gypsy 4 stars rating.
So the place looks like a mom & pop shop. COVID safety signs everywhere and a hand sanitizer on the wall.
I ordered 3 meals:
2 catfish filet lunch combo (2 pieces of fish, 1 side and 2 slices of bread)
1 fish & shrimp combo (2 pieces of fish and from what I can tell 4/5 pieces of shrimp)
Totaling to $41
So catfish, shrimp, red beans and rice, potatoe salad.
Overall consensus the fish and shrimp delicious, great seasoning and cooked crispy. The sides which is why one star was taken was a no bueno. Lacked seasoning! The beans and rice was not the concept of what you think it should be and the potato salad was ok.
Submitted by Lisa Maxine on 11/24/2019
Lisa Maxine 5 stars rating.
I don't know what's up with the last review. But they are definitely opened! Anywho this was my first visit here, found them on google then I was able to place a pickup order through chownow and 20 minutes later I walked in and it was ready the gentlemen that assisted me at the pickup window was nice. I ordered the shrimp and cajun catfish with potato salad and fries with a peach cobbler for dessert. Wow everything was delicious! My fries were a tad bit chilly but other then that I was satisfied with how they cook and fried my fish and shrimp. The peach cobbler was a little small I wish they offered a small and large size but man it was like one of the best peach cobblers I've ever had. I will be returning !
