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Grilled Salmon Salad

Three pieces of grilled salmon served with our large green salad and a half garlic roll

Fish, Shrimp & Oyster Combo

You choice of two pieces of fish, four jumbo shrimp and 1/2 jar of oysters fried or grilled served with two side orders: french fries, onion rings, hush puppies, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, green salad, collard greens or red beans & rice

Fish Wrap (1 Piece Fish)

Tilapia grilled or fried served on a grilled wheat tortilla with our homemade dill sauce and salad. Fish substitution available. Additional charge may apply

Shrimp Po'Boy

Fish Po'Boy

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Serving Southern-Style Sides

Serving Southern-Style Sides
Our southern-style sides are a great way to round out any meal. Not only they are a delicious, comforting addition to the plate, but they also offer a lot of variety in their flavors and textures. Whether you’re seeking something sweet and savory, light and zesty, or hearty and filling – there’s something for everyone! Plus, adding a few southern-style sides to your meals will lend them an extra layer of nutritional value.

Expanding Grilled Menu with Healthier Options

Expanding Grilled Menu with Healthier Options
Over the years, Mel’s distinguished itself from its competition, by expanding their grilled menu to include healthier options such as grilled salmon salad with its own signature ginger vinaigrette dressing and grilled fish wraps served with their delicious garlic dill sauce.
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We Also Do Catering!

We Also Do Catering!
Everyone loves great food. It’s the highlight of any event big or small, and a source of great excitement for hungry guests.

Run & Owned by Georgette

Run & Owned by Georgette
Mel's Fish Shack is owned and operated by Mel's own Daughter, Georgette Powell who took over from her father in 2001. With over 30 years of experience, you can find her in the kitchen frying fish or taking orders up front. This family owned business likes to make sure its customers are well taken care of.

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I love this joint. 40 year old business, classic black LA institution serving delicious fried and grilled fish, with additional healthier options if that's your interest. Good quality, fresh, amazing homemade garlic dill sauce, and friendly management who know how to treat their customers. Go here, get fed, no regrets.

Caustic R.

Caustic R.

Fish is always fresh and Georgette, the owner, is always there with a genuine smile. You can tell she loves what she does and interacting with customers directly. I have a shrimp allergy and she always makes sure to cook my salmon separately. Love her salmon salad and the housemade dressing! Highly recommend.

Aja B.

Aja B.

Amazing, my kitchen away from home. We order grilled fish every week and have never been disappointed. The crab soup on Mondays is worth the trip; grilled catfish and salmon are favorites; medium crisp fried fish and whiting play well with summer meals and hush puppies with cole slaw on the side make my multi-generational family happy. Love the staff!

Fran J.

Fran J.

This place is fantastic! The food was delicious, catfish cooked to perfection and shrimp is amazing! The staff was so kind and attentive and extremely nice!

Allison G.

Allison G.

Visited on a Sunday evening and ordered fried catfish and shrimp combo with potato salad and collard greens. Added the peach cobbler for dessert. The food was perfectly fried and seasoned. Authentic southern taste. The people were really nice too. Will be back soon.

Tamika T.

Tamika T.

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 vegetarian, 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.

Quen E.

Quen E.

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