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Blue Plate Oysterette, Santa Monica, CA

Blue Plate Oysterette

4.8 (1600)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Rush
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Vegan, 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.

What 1,600 people are saying

Blue Plate Oysterette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Kid-friendly

  • Los Angeles

    Good for groups

  • Los Angeles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Los Angeles

    Seafood

  • Westside

    Kid-friendly

  • Westside

    Good for groups

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Westside

    Romantic

  • Westside

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing oysters" and standout dishes like branzino and lobster mac and cheese. The ambiance is praised for being "cozy and sophisticated," making it a must-visit seafood destination.
1,600 Reviews
  1. Lorna

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is phenomenal, excellent service, great ambience.

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  2. Buddy

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Cocktails, oysters, entrees. Will definitely return

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  3. alya VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of the best places i’ve been to in santa monica!!! 100% recommend!!! the oyster shooters are amazing and the service is wonderful

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  4. Andrew

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional experience and this was another lovely meal with great service!

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  5. Tim

    Orange County32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fresh and delicious, both raw and fried items. Although it was a Saturday night on a holiday weekend, felt like a meh tourist restaurant, but it’s a real true and serious restaurant! People should be lining up for a table.

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  6. James

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite local spot for great food, great oysters

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  7. Julia VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Too many homeless circling around. Sadly it’s not the restaurants fault but ruins the experience.

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  8. Van

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time. The service and food was great. We will definitely come back.

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  9. Deborah VIP

    Los Angeles55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been going here for lunch and dinner for years. Always order the grilled artichokes - love the aioli that comes with it. My daughter always gets the red curry mussels and I always get the Connecticut style (warm) lobster roll. What’s not to like about lots of lobster drenched in butter and served in a warm, toasted roll? You can even order extra lobster for an additional fee. Desserts are only ok but likely because we are too full after our entrees to eat them! Service is always attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend.

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  10. Dave

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was easily the best meal of our trip to LA out of many restaurants we tried. The experience and service were perfect. We were immediately seated a few minutes ahead of our reservation time, and our server was at our table right away. He was knowledgeable about everything on the menu and had great recommendations. The noise level was not obtrusive at all, and the ambiance as great; it’s very nice but not stuffy. The food was fantastic. I had branzino that was delicious, and we had some really nice oysters. They make a great Old-Fashioned. I’m picky as can be and have unreasonably high expectations. And I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Get the branzino and some oysters. Finish it off with some key lime pie, you will not regret it.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Blue Plate Oysterette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 576-3474.

Blue Plate Oysterette is rated 4.8 stars by 1600 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Blue Plate Oysterette

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 Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Rush
  • 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, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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