Angler at the Beverly Center is luxury seafood with a David Lynch aesthetic

Radicchio salad with a dressing made from the tougher outer leaves, garlic and grilled shallots.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Whole poached marble fish, served with its skeleton fried to a crisp, at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

General Manager Bryce Vaughan awaits customers at Angler at the Beverly Center.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Sous chef Phillip Mireles works the grill inside Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Harissa-slicked spot prawns at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Sous chef Phillip Mireles prepares “Chinese eggplant buried in the embers” at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Potato and cheese at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Inside the kitchen at Angler at the Beverly Center.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Butter is molded in preparation for dinner service at Angler, located inside the Beverly Center.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Melon sorbet from Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Caramel is drizzled on a sundae at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Employees prepare for service at Angler.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)