“ Blue Plate Oysterette is a cute coastal restaurant in Santa Monica with a beachy vibe. The staff was friendly and attentive. Expresso martini: 4/5 not as "fancy" as the usual, no coffee bean garnish but strong and tasty Shrimp and lobster roll: 4/5 loaded with sweet succulent meat and a warm buttery bun! Fries were a bit too crunchy for me but the roll was on point! Mini seafood tower: 5/5 Oysters were on the smaller side but good, creamy with numerous delicious sauces! Shrimp was huge and sweet. Scallop had a wonderful flavor. This was my fav and I could definitely eat another order of this! Clam chowder: 4/5 Creamy with a great amount of clams. Cup is on the smaller side. Fried oyster hand roll: 2/5 bland so thank goodness for sauce , came with just one piece. Key lime pie: 5/5 delicious, just the right amount of tart and sweetness ”

“ Driving 4 hours away to support south California businesses after the fire, we enjoyed our dinner here at the Blue Plate Oysterette. To my surprise MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO, the fish that we ordered was already de-boned.... Yet it was still presented as a whole. Compliments to chef bc that was a pleasant surprise on top of the delicious mouthwatering taste. Our waitress gave excellent service, our water glass was always full, she was also attentive to our needs, and recommended a fresh tasting crab hand roll. Thank you, it was a pleasant experience spending a Thursday rainy evening 2/7/2025 enjoying some delicious seafood with great service. ”

“ First time here for Dina LA and it did not disappoint. We started off with a bowl of clam chowder which was good but nothing to brag about. However, the mini tower alone stole the show for me. The oysters were nice and fresh and the shrimp were massive! I probably could've just had the tower and be set. We also ordered a sake and it came in this very aesthic fish! Shoutout to our server who allowed us to test the sakes prior to choosing one! For the entree, I chose the lobster roll. The amount of lobster meat was great for the price! The fries were crispy and flavorful. For dessert, was the key lime pie which was a bit too tart for my liking but overall good. Would definitely be coming back! I heard their happy hour was top tier. In addition, the owner messaged me and asked me about my visit which was a nice touch! p.s. the decor was everything! ”

“ Absolutely loved the food! The Mediterranean branzino with chimichurri sauce was so flavorful and delicious. The chefs choice oysters were good including all the condiments that come with the fresh raw oysters for toppings. This place is located in the heart of Santa Monica off of Ocean Ave with a good view of the beach/ocean. I recommend dressing warm if you go at night but they do have heat lamps. The service was great. I made reservations for 3 but it was not crowded at all (not sure if it gets busy or crowded any other time since this was my first time visiting). Shout out to our server Zack! He was very nice and attentive. I can't wait to visit again and try other menu items. ”

“ We were shopping in Santa Monica on Saturday and felt the urge for some lunch. My daughter came up with three strong prospects from Yelp and we picked Blue Plate Oysterette. They have inside and outside dining areas. Fortunately, the December weather was nice, so we picked outdoors to savor the ocean view. We started with some tasty craft cocktails. I immediately gravitated to the Wicked Tiki. It was delish! Since this place is famous for oysters, we ordered a mix of East and West Coast delicacies (Pink Moon and Kumamoto respectively). And for our main courses, the White Wine Mussels were exquisite. The mussels were good size and I loved the white wine broth. It was especially tasty with the bread served with it. My daughter ordered a warm Lobster Roll and the lobster was piled high. I guess it should be for $36. We had a great server who has worked at the restaurant for several years. ”

“ Incredible experience! Came here for happy hour during the week. got the seafood tower for 2-3, which comes with 6 oysters, 4 scallops, 4 prawns, and crab dip. really great and not bad price either! Off the happy hour menu, we each got some $14 cocktails, half a dozen oysters, calamari, and artichoke. Calamari was phenomenal. Oysters were all incredible. drinks were good too. artichoke was good but i would probably pass on it next time and try another veggie or maybe a salad. we finished off with the trio of handrolls and they were all delicious! overall a great meal and great service. ”

“ My husband and I were in LA for a few days and wanted to get seafood! This place has a view of the ocean and is near Santa Monica Pier. We sat outside and enjoyed our view. To start, we got calamari, which was nice and crispy yet tender. I got the Spanish octopus, which I highly recommend! It was grilled perfectly and came with crisp potatoes and an arugula salad. My husband got the red curry mussels, I think the sauce made it the best mussels I've ever had. I would order both of these dishes again! ”

“ Today we joined some friends at Blue Plate Oysterette. The food was delicious and interesting. We had the Ginger/Carrot Salad, 12 Oysters and Crab Cakes. Food was beyond good. My only complaint was that the oysters were so tiny but it was a special so I guess you get what you pay for. See photos. The place is immaculate and outside seating was great. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant. We will go again. Hopefully the oysters will be a bit bigger next time. ”

“ I've dropped by BPO for drinks b4, but never for their sig oysters. We started off w/ fried calamari and 1/2 dozen oysters. The calamari was fresh & GBD. Secondarily, the oysters were super fresh. You could really taste the difference b/t the West vs East coast variety. For my main I had octopus, while she had bouillabaisse (not pictured). I have never had confit octopus b4, but it was so tender it melted in your mouth. I had a couple of bites of the bouillabaisse and it was fantastic. The broth was rich and it came w/ olive bread & freshly grated parmesan cheese: What a great combo to dip in the broth. Regarding the ambiance, its casual and chill. There is indoor & outdoor seating, as well as a small bar area. Our waiter Jason was helpful w/ the menu and attentive. He made a great rec on the bouillabaisse. I can't wait to return to have more fresh oysters and try another entree. I wish there was a place like BPO in OC. ”

“ Love fresh seafood and glad this place is around. Lovely outdoor seating outside the restaurant with shade and along Ocean Ave. The dishes we had were fresh and delicious. We started with a dozen oysters, which our server was knowledgeable about. Then we had the crudo, which was our favorite dish. The sushi tacos were filling. We finished with the fish and chips, an excellent version of the dish and great old bay seasoning on the fries. Service was excellent and attentive. Prices were on the high side. Overall, a good, casual seafood experience that is not that easy to find. ”