Blue Plate Oysterette

Name: Blue Plate Oysterette
Address: 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 576-3474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1279 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

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

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Takeout

(310) 576-3474

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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
Candido Hernandez
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

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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*
see our daily oyster sheet
Peruvian Scallop*$4.00
ponzu, salmon roe
Green Lipped Mussel*$3.00
hoisin ginger glaze, cilantro
BPO Crab Dip*$19.00
lump crab, mayo, shallots, ritz crackers
Florida Stone Crab Claw*$22.00
lemon, mustard aioli
Jonah Crab Claw*$18.00
lemon, mustard aioli
Uni Toast*$22.00
Santa Barbara sea urchin, tobiko, chives, garlic butter, yuzu creme fraiche

Cold

add to any salad: chicken $9, shrimp $9, or salmon $12

Housemade Chips & Guacamole$11.00
Prawn Cocktail$22.00
mustard aioli, cocktail sauce
Red Snapper New-Style Sashimi*$21.00
locally line-caught, ponzu, cilantro, chiles
Santa Monica Sashimi*$21.00
salmon, red snapper, ahi tuna, red onion, capers, lemon, olive oil
Winter Salad$17.00
endive, fennel, parmesan cheese, anchovy date vinaigrette
Eggless Caesar$15.00
croutons, parmesan cheese
BPO Wedge$16.00
iceberg + goodies, buttermilk dill ranch
Burrata$17.00
tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction

Hot

New England Clam Chowder$12.00
BPO classic
Chelsea's Kyotos$22.00
Grilled oysters, Kyoto butter
Calamari Arrabbiata$19.00
tomato, arugula, fresno chili
Grilled Artichoke$18.00
tartar sauce
Steamers$24.00
flown in from the East Coast white wine, garlic broth, Bub & Grandma's bread
Crab Cake$25.00
lobster aioli, arugula salad
Grilled Octopus$28.00
truffled fingerling potatoes, chimichurri, capers

BPO Classics

Lobster Roll$31.00
hot with drawn butter or cold with house aioli, brioche roll, Old Bay fries
"Cali" Lobster Roll$31.00
cold with house aioli, lettuce cup, BPO slaw or Fries
Bouillabaisse$32.00
clams, prawns, fish, mussels, with Bub & Grandma's country bread
Red Curry Mussels$27.00
Salt Springs, Bub & Grandma's country bread (recommend with coconut rice)
Grilled Shrimp Skewers$23.00
mojo marinated & topped with chimichurri, coconut brown rice, market salad
Fish & Chips$22.00
locally caught ling cod, beer battered, Old Bay fries, tartar sauce
Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos$19.00
grilled or "Baja style", BPT handmade tortillas, slaw, guacamole, tartar sauce
Filet "O" Fish Sandwich$22.00
fried ling cod, lettuce, tomato, housemade tartar, American cheese, old bay fries
Chicken Parmesan$20.00
breaded chicken breast, spicy marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
Shrimp Scampi Linguini$30.00
prawns, linguini, white wine, confit garlic, butter, cream, red chile
Lobster Mac & Cheese$29.00
pure decadence with white truffle oil

Just Hooked

Red Snapper$38.00
New Zealand, whole fried, fresh herbs, pickle radish, lettuce cup, house made sambal sauce
Halibut$32.00
wild Alaskan, lemon panko crusted, braised rainbow chard, saffron butter garlic sauce
Ora King Salmon$29.00
New Zealand, broccolini, piccatta sauce
Mediterranean Branzino$36.00
grilled whole, arugula salad, lemon-caper or chimichurri sauce
Lobster
whole Maine lobster, steamed, arugula, truffled fingerling potatoes, drawn butter
- MP

Sides & Veggies

Old Bay or Truffle Parmesan Fries$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
sweet-chili sauce, peanuts
Mac & Cheese$10.00
cheddar + jack, cream, breadcrumbs
Grilled Broccolini$8.00
salsa macha
Coconut Brown Rice$8.00
cilantro, ginger, scallion
BPO Slaw$8.00
horseradish vinaigrette, cilantro

What 1,279 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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ZachW
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent!
m
mangiabene
Palm Springs
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Music outside too loud for business conversation. Food was great. Also the service
JL
JoshL
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everytime we go we order the Branzino. It is magnificent!
n
nikki49
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
We come here quite often. We really always enjoyed the food. The service was so subpar we felt like that waitress definitely was not in the best of moods, and there’s a little annoyed with us.
M
Marlamm
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious and service was excellent. Seating outside was warm with the heaters
HG
HollyG
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
I have the Chilean Sea Bass and it was extremely dry. The broccolini was very wilted and soaked in oil. The skin on top was still soft and not crispy. I was very disappointed because last time I had the lobster roll and oysters and they were amazing. Don’t get the Sea Bass until they know how to make it right.
DB
DavidB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
New Years Eve dinner. The outdoor patio got extra wet due to an unusual amount of rain, but the staff were very accommodating and even gave us a complimentary dessert at the end of the evening. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
the oysters as always were absolutely delicious - highly recommend
j
jmitchl
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
This is our go-to place for oysters. Always outstanding. Everything else on the menu is very good as well - especially the Peruvian Scallop, which may be my favorite dish there. It's pricey though.
JM
JohnM
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, fresh food well prepared
D
Deeds
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails, excellent service. Shrimp skewers, mahi-mahi tacos, oysters - all were fantastic. The perfect experience!
HS
HoSandMan
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Music was too loud. Outdoor seating was not level where our table was so chair was unstable. Parking in the lot next door was outrageously expensive. Food was good.
LB
LornaB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place and the staff.
J
Judi
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Food was good n no it the oysters were fantastic! Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wonderful customer service!
LB
LisaB
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite happy hours in Santa Monica.
l
ldnbear
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best bouillabaisse I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few around the world. That accompanied with some spectacular oysters , on the ocean front… a very fine experience
2
2plus2
Central Coast
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice street side location with plenty of seats. Portions were small and prices were high. Raw oysters were excellent everything else was nothing special.
BB
BeachBetty
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful time at BPO. Love the people, the drinks, the food (curry mussels anyone?) and getting to dine al fresco with my pup. Love love LOVE.
J
Joyful
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food very mediocre. Wedge salad dressing was terrible. We ordered a bottle of wine and the waiter never came back to fill our glasses. Valet parking $20. The ambiance is overall very tired looking.
T
Tazbubbles
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Just ok! We had oysters, grilled branzino & mussels which were the best.
QD
QuanettaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful sunset while eating. The food is delicious. The service was astounding! Definitely going back
o
odysseyperson
Los Angeles
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
This place had the BEST fish and chips and Baja style fish tacos, as well as a fine oyster menu. It was outdoor seating but very comfy. A little hard to find, as it was obscured by the next door BOA steakhouse, but once there it was wonderful. My friend and I are doing a tour to find the best fish and chips and best fish tacos in the city. The fish and chips are in first place here...and the tacos are worth ordering again--but go with battered not grilled!
A
Anna
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Pasta overcooked. Creamy sauce with not much taste. Fish with to little salt and way too much pepper. Vine in tumbler glass. We were very disappointed about the food. Not so friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our table was small for a party of three, a bit crowded when food came. Also had to ask for our soup 3 times. It was finally served with our main entrees but wanted it beforehand.
RV
RosaV
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the oysters !!!! Best in LA
a
andil
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn't been here in a few years, so were happy to see that the food is as good as it always was. I had the sea bass, which is pan roasted then oven baked and it had a nice perfect sear. My husband really loved the Bouillabaisse and could not believe the portion size. What really blew us away though, was the key lime pie. The best I've ever had with the perfect buttery, graham cracker crust. It's so good that we're ordering one for our Thanksgiving meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this oysterette, such high quality oysters and the full menu of seafood is top shelf. Big fan of the bar counter and the mahi mahi tacos, too. The staff is sweet and kind and on-point with the whole oyster setup.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best oysters (raw and cooked) Mac and cheese was good but very cheesy (keep in mind) Great staff as usual!
l
leahk
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing sashimi and branzino! Great cocktails and wine list.
G
Gloworm
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food here is always delicious and the seafood is very fresh. We are picky seafood eaters. Most non-Cantonese Chinese high end restaurants can’t source and cook seafood properly. Blue Plate Oysterette can. The salmon and shrimp are rarely over cooked. This past Saturday, we had a lot of oysters, the red curry mussels, king salmon, and shrimp scampi pasta. Please add more noodles to the pasta. Teens like carbs. Our favorites were the key lime pie and French fries.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic location overlooking the ocean. Food is delicious and staff was on the spot.
a
arthur
Los Angeles
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience1
In addition to the high noise level in the outdoor patio, the patio is directly adjacent to Ocean Ave. and is extremely noisy. If I were to return to this restaurant, I'd eat indoors. The food was okay. The three of us all ordered salmon. Two were good and one was noticeably smaller, overdone and dry. It should have been sent back. The waitress was nice and helpful.
JD
JavierD
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and great location! A couple of margaritas, grilled artichokes and a lobster roll! Wait for the sunset and make it an afternoon to remember!
m
marthag
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat outside , it was very windy and noisy from street traffic. Other than that we were happy with the restaurant
A
Adamb
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Oysterette is always a great meal. Their oysters are so fresh, the fish and chips always light and tasty. Cannot ever remember having a bad meal here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Love the outdoor area. Great servers
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Terrible terrible service.
SB
SherryB
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic on Saturday evening! And, the hostess who seated us went beyond our expectations and gave us a table that was perfect, even though our reservation hadn't requested it. The fish & chips here are among the best we've ever had, as are the grilled fish tacos. We also had the striped bass and it was fabulous! And, of course, the oysters are without parallel in LA. Super fresh and tasty, and the types they have change often - sometimes even between lunch & dinner - in response to whatever's fresh. It's a great, casual dining spot in Santa Monica - my favorite!

Safety precautions

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

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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 1279 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

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 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
Candido Hernandez
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

Middle Eastern-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in LA

Support LGBTQ owned restaurants in LA

Oyster Hour

Oysters

Lobster Roll

"Cali" Lobster Roll

Raw Bar & Towers

Oysters*

Peruvian Scallop*$4.00

Green Lipped Mussel*$3.00

BPO Crab Dip*$19.00

Florida Stone Crab Claw*$22.00

Jonah Crab Claw*$18.00

Uni Toast*$22.00

Cold

Housemade Chips & Guacamole$11.00

Prawn Cocktail$22.00

Red Snapper New-Style Sashimi*$21.00

Santa Monica Sashimi*$21.00

Winter Salad$17.00

Eggless Caesar$15.00

BPO Wedge$16.00

Burrata$17.00

Hot

New England Clam Chowder$12.00

Chelsea's Kyotos$22.00

Calamari Arrabbiata$19.00

Grilled Artichoke$18.00

Steamers$24.00

Crab Cake$25.00

Grilled Octopus$28.00

BPO Classics

Lobster Roll$31.00

"Cali" Lobster Roll$31.00

Bouillabaisse$32.00

Red Curry Mussels$27.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewers$23.00

Fish & Chips$22.00

Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos$19.00

Filet "O" Fish Sandwich$22.00

Chicken Parmesan$20.00

Shrimp Scampi Linguini$30.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$29.00

Just Hooked

Red Snapper$38.00

Halibut$32.00

Ora King Salmon$29.00

Mediterranean Branzino$36.00

Lobster

Sides & Veggies

Old Bay or Truffle Parmesan Fries$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Mac & Cheese$10.00

Grilled Broccolini$8.00

Coconut Brown Rice$8.00

BPO Slaw$8.00

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