West Hollywood  ·  Seafood · American

Son of a Gun

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's seafood shack in West Hollywood — shrimp toast, lobster rolls, and the fried chicken sandwich that started a thousand imitations

★★★★ 4.4  (3,200) $$ Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–9:30 PM

About Son of a Gun

Son of a Gun is Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's seafood-focused West Hollywood restaurant — a more casual companion to Animal that has been running strong since 2011 on the strength of a menu that makes seafood feel fun without dumbing it down. The shrimp toast is the canonical order: crispy, briney, finished with Sriracha mayo in a ratio that the kitchen has perfected over 15 years. The fried chicken sandwich, which helped catalyze the LA fried chicken sandwich trend before that trend had a name, is still the best version of the format. The lobster roll operates without apology in LA by making the case that a perfect New England lobster roll in the right room is worth the price. The energy skews casual and loud in the best WeHo tradition.

Must-Try Dishes

Shrimp toastFried chicken sandwichLobster roll
Address
8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Hours
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–9:30 PM
Parking
Street parking on 3rd St; metered spots nearby
Reservations
Walk-in friendly; reservations available via OpenTable

Perfect For

Casual DiningDate NightDinner with FriendsLate Night

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Son of a Gun known for?

Son of a Gun is known for jon shook and vinny dotolo's seafood shack in west hollywood — shrimp toast, lobster rolls, and the fried chicken sandwich that started a thousand imitations. Must-try dishes include Shrimp toast and Fried chicken sandwich.

How much does Son of a Gun cost?

Son of a Gun is priced at $$ — approx. under $25 per person.

How do I make a reservation at Son of a Gun?

Son of a Gun is on OpenTable. You can reserve online or call (323) 782-9033 directly.