Blue Plate Oysterette

4.7

1129 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Blue Plate Oysterette was inspired by East Hampton summer lobster bakes and mouthwatering lunches at Montauk’s favorite roadside eateries. With influences like Pearl Oyster Bar and Mary’s Fish Camp in New York, Oysterette serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu straight out of the seafood shacks you find on the East Coast. Chunky, overflowing lobster rolls, buckets of steamed clams in broth so flavorful that bread demands to be dunked, clam chowder, mussels in broth, ceviche, and raw shellfish so fresh you can smell the ocean. Filling the void in the Westside restaurant scene for a casual, beachy, seafood restaurant and buzzing neighborhood vibe appealing to both surfers and studio heads.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

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Takeout

(310) 576-3474

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 576-3474
Website
http://blueplateoysterette.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Chanel Ducharme
Private party facilities
We love events! Take advantage of the incredible views and beautiful weather for you and friends, family or coworkers in our great outdoor space.

Location
1355 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Santa Monica Blvd
Parking details
We have metered street parking, lots on 2nd street and valet after 5pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Oyster Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for special pricing on oysters and beverages.

Popular dishes

Oysters Rockefeller
spinach, béchamel, parmesan
- Half$22.00
- Doz$38.00
Fried Oysters
- Half doz$18.00
Grilled Oysters
Kilpatrick, Lilliwaup or Kyoto
- Half$21.00
- Doz$37.00
King Crab Legs
Alaska, chilled or steamed
- Half Lbs$25.00
Florida Stone Claws
BPO mustard & cocktail sauce
- ea$10.00
- Half Lb$35.00
- Lb$65.00
The Plateau$75.00
6 oysters, 3 large prawns, jumbo lump crab cocktail, half Maine lobster
The Mother Shucker$155.00
2 King crab legs or 6 stone claw (based on availability), 12 oysters, 12g Osictra caviar, 6 large prawns, jumbo lump crab cocktail, Maine lobster
BPO Custom Tower
create your own masterpiece from our raw bar
- MP
Crab Cake$24.00
jumbo lump crab, BPO tartar, butter lettuce, pickled onion
Fried Calamari$17.00
zucchini chips
Mussels$22.00
red curry, or skillet
Ceviche Mixto$17.00
shrimp, calamari, chipotle sauce, red onions & cilantro
Prawn Cocktail$16.00
BPO mustard & cocktail sauce
Ahi Tuna Tartare$17.00
avocado, citrus sweet soy & black sesame
Lobster Truffle Oil Mac & Cheese$24.00
parmesan
Grilled Artichoke$14.00
tartar & lemon

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add to salads: chicken $7, shrimp $9, or salmon MP

New England Clam Chowder$8.00
the real deal!
Caesar Salad$14.00
baby gem, croutons, parmesan
Iceberg Louis$22.00
jumbo lump crab, avocado, tomato, cucumber & pickled onion
Spanish Octopus$19.00
peewee potatoes, heirloom tomato, arugula & fennel
Cioppino$23.00
fresh seafood, herbs, white wine, kombu marinara
Spaghetti & Clams$19.00
garlic butter, fumet
Steamers NY$19.00
garlic butter, herbs
Opah$19.00
Mexico, snap peas, yellow curry, safflower
Ora King Salmon$19.00
New Zealand, herb salad
Branzino$24.00
Greece, whole fish grilled, herb salad
Whole Lobster$44.00
Maine, steamed, butter
Fish & Chips$19.00
Atlantic Cod, Old Bay fries
Fish Tacos$16.00
Atlantic Cod, cabbage & BPO tartar sauce
Poké Tacos$17.00
iceberg, pickled carrot & radish, wasabi aioli, bonito flake
Lobster Tacos$24.00
jack cheese, truffle oil, crispy shell
Lobster Roll$26.00
dressed or undressed, roll or lettuce cup, with choice of side
BPO Fish Sandwich$19.00
choice of side
Blue Plate Burger$17.00
Creekstone angus beef, Tillamook cheddar, fries

More Pleasure

Slaw$6.00
Old Bay Fries$6.00
Arugula Salad$7.00
Forbidden Rice$7.00
Seasonal Vegetable$8.00
Mac & Cheese$8.00

Sweet Life

BPO Famous Key Lime Pie$9.00
have a slice, or take home a whole pie!
Grateful Spoon Gelato$7.00
custom-crafted for BPO

What 1,129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seafood
Westside
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Townaire
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
So it has been a trend in oyster restaurants not to provide prepared horseradish (which is hot) in favor of "fresh horseradish" which is not because it hasnt been cured and really taste likes lettuce. Some places, like this one, don't even carry prepared horseradish as a condiment. That is unfortunate for those of us who like to spice up our oysters with this condiment...and there are many of us!
AG
AlexandriaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Did not give inside seating when I specifically requested it. Food was not fresh and but hot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Our waitress Betty gave us great suggestions from the menu which we may not have otherwise tried. Food was delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Usually great but they were out of drinks I ordered and then went to food and they were also out of the food I ordered. Ended up canceling my second option and going elsewhere. Usually like this spot though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were disappointed that some of the oysters had ran out and there was no more beer. The grilled oysters were perfection !
DR
DRob
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good is always consistently delicious!! Will definitely return soon!!
JD
JillianD
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Have been coming here for years but each time is a bit more of a disappointment! The outstanding food and service that was once there isn’t any longer. There doesn’t seem to be much care or attentiveness from the servers and no real pride in the food. A beautiful view but the experience is not worth the price.
CO
COskier
Denver
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
For a quieter dining experience, sit inside. Between the street and pedestrian traffic near their outdoor seating it's very noisy. Best dish, if you like mussels, is that with Red Curry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing oysters and lobster roll.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
We are very frequent diners, Unfortunately, the food quality on all levels has suffered from the change of chef Crab claws were horrible at $20 a claw Caesar salad which used to be wonderful had very tired lettuce and lackluster Oysters were mediocre compared to what was the norm This used to be our “go to”, but the nose dive in quality is too much The location deserves much more than what they are giving now
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The grilled oysters were small but delicious & our server Kaleb was awesome…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always. The food, literally everything, is above average. My lobster roll was a bit dry and had less lobster than usual but the flavor is spot on. My oysters, during oyster hour, were some of the best I've had. Juicy, creamy and the vinaigrette they serve with them, Omggggg, none better anywhere else. I'm from the east coast and it reminds me of sitting on the dock in cape cod eating lobster and oysters right out of the ocean. Just fresh and delicious. When I want to be certain I get that experience I go to Blue Plate. Period.
RD
RobinDC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When I made the reservation for an outside table, I asked for a view of the ocean for a special celebration (my daughter's graduation). When we arrived, it was crowded so I thought we probably wouldn't get one of the better tables, but the kind hostess, Avery, said I have a table saved for you and led us to the perfect table, with the most beautiful view of the sunset over the ocean! Our waiter, Josh, was also very attentive and made helpful suggestions. The strawberry margarita was excellent. We enjoyed everything we ordered, including the lobster roll, lobster mac and cheese, and the famous key lime pie. We will always remember this special celebration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was amazing! Caroline was on it from beginning to end! She was truly a great server as we are in the industry she totally was on it! Great experience above all the times we have been there!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I invited a dear friend for her birthday and we had a lovely dinner on the patio. The service and food were perfect. They even gave her a complimentary dessert without my asking. We will definitely be back !
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Lark2000
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Lobster rolls and lobster Mac & Cheese!
i
infinitifi
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Table was sticky Only one shell cracker was provided for two people My chair rocked a lot (uneven ground) Server was great Otherwise, great
j
jonathank
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
loved it just wish you had some of the old menu like oysters Rockefeller and more variation on cooked oysters
BC
BrianC
Los Angeles
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always? Patio is a great spot to enjoy the ocean air!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious! My sister was in town for work and I took her here for dinner. We ordered a cluster of snow crab legs, half dozen oysters, blistered green beans and lobster Mac n' cheese. Snow crab was good, not fishy but my sister thought it too salty but I didn't mind. Oysters fresh and yum with a variety of sauces. Green beans were bomb. But the star was the lobster Mac! Big chunks of lobster and good Mac n' cheese
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was delightful - the outdoor seating was wonderful, service was excellent, VERY dog friendly, we'll be back!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
First off, excellent service. Second, Curry muscles and Peruvian scallops were excellent on top of all the very good dishes. Only downer was the outside chairs were quite uncomfortable. Highly recommend a visit.
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Cookie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good food, rice was not cooked quite enough but all in all was good.
PN
ParisN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, Jovino was very attentive. My first time for happy hour and very satisfied. The grill artichoke was yummy, the lobster rile was so delicious and of course I loved the oysters. I will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our visits to Blue Plate Oysterette.
EB
EmadB
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service. Don’t forget the amazing views.
KS
KathyS
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Atmosphere was great.
HR
HeyRoss
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love BPO! It's very popular with visitors to Santa Monica, but still our local favorite.
DW
DanielW
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, great friendly service! A must if you love seafood.
B
Bamsmy
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delight. Food excellent. service with a smile. Delightful ocean breeze.
NW
NWSFoodie
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu especially the wonderful, fresh seafood. Terrific service and ambiance with plenty of outdoor seating. One of our favorite restaurants!
K
Karen
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Easy, casual place to enjoy delicious seafood. They also have a nice outdoor setup facing the ocean.
D
Didi
Columbus
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious! Cute little spot. Great drink
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The stone crab claws were so delicious! As was everything else we ordered. Amazing dining experience!
K
Kritic
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious fish and seafood in a beach town. It is the perfect spot
M
Menkatz
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
SS
StephanieS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, one of the best meals I have had. Great wine list for wine by the glass too.
D
David
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good food. Casual vibe. Decent service. The best is the key lime pie. Do not miss the pie!
MA
MARKL
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood tower! Yum! Very fresh and tasty. Servers are very attentive and friendly,
VF
ValerieF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoy meals at Blue Plate Oysterette Lovely neighborhood vibe Good food Good service And There is something for everyone!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Blue Plate Oysterette using the Order Online button. Blue Plate Oysterette also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 576-3474.

Blue Plate Oysterette is rated 4.7 stars by 1129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 576-3474

Other options

Order online

1355 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Santa Monica Blvd
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have metered street parking, lots on 2nd street and valet after 5pm
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Chanel Ducharme
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://blueplateoysterette.com/
Phone number
(310) 576-3474
Private party facilities
We love events! Take advantage of the incredible views and beautiful weather for you and friends, family or coworkers in our great outdoor space.

Blue Plate Oysterette

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Oyster Hour

Oysters

Lobster Roll

Grilled Oysters

Today's Oysters

West Coast

Baywater Sweets, Thorndyke Bay, WA

Kumiai, Baja, Mexico

East Coast

Blue Plate Royale, VA

Naked Cowboy, Long Island Sound, NY

Moo Moo Island, NY

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Oysters Rockefeller

Fried Oysters

Grilled Oysters

King Crab Legs

Florida Stone Claws

The Plateau$75.00

The Mother Shucker$155.00

BPO Custom Tower

Crab Cake$24.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Mussels$22.00

Ceviche Mixto$17.00

Prawn Cocktail$16.00

Ahi Tuna Tartare$17.00

Lobster Truffle Oil Mac & Cheese$24.00

Grilled Artichoke$14.00

Share If You Want

New England Clam Chowder$8.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Iceberg Louis$22.00

Spanish Octopus$19.00

Cioppino$23.00

Spaghetti & Clams$19.00

Steamers NY$19.00

Opah$19.00

Ora King Salmon$19.00

Branzino$24.00

Whole Lobster$44.00

Fish & Chips$19.00

Fish Tacos$16.00

Poké Tacos$17.00

Lobster Tacos$24.00

Lobster Roll$26.00

BPO Fish Sandwich$19.00

Blue Plate Burger$17.00

More Pleasure

Slaw$6.00

Old Bay Fries$6.00

Arugula Salad$7.00

Forbidden Rice$7.00

Seasonal Vegetable$8.00

Mac & Cheese$8.00

Sweet Life

BPO Famous Key Lime Pie$9.00

Grateful Spoon Gelato$7.00

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