Blue Plate Oysterette

The place is very cozy, nothing special…. What is special is the service, the kindness of the staff, the quality of the food, the freshness of the oysters and good bubbles. Really recommended of course: Oysters Lobster roll Prawns Tartar I went with my girlfriend and we enjoyed a lot! Thanks for everything See you soon

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.

Blue Plate Oysterette is a seaside dream! We indulged in the seafood tower—absolute perfection! Paired with my favorite Roederer Estate champagne, it was bubbles for days. We sat at a high top with endless ocean views, making it feel like a mini-vacation. The clam chowder was spot on, and my partner’s fish and chips were deliciously crispy. Our waiter, Chase, was a delight—fantastic and fun! If you’re looking for great food, stunning views, and a fabulous vibe, this place is a must!

This place exceeded all of my expectations. How often do you go to a restaurant and *every* dish is perfect? Oysters? Fresh as heck. Crab cake? Delicious. Fish’n’chips? Heavenly. Fried oyster hand roll? Phenomenal. You truly can’t go wrong. Adorable patio allows for fantastic views and great people watching.

Blue Plate Oysterette offers fresh seafood and a great selection of beers. The restaurant has a cozy interior and an extended outdoor area where you can enjoy the fresh air from Santa Monica Beach. While it's a popular tourist spot, so the prices are on the higher side, the experience and quality of the food make it worth the visit.

Yum yum yum!! This place has the most perfect location, friendly staff and delicious food! We shared the spicy tuna crispy rice which was perfection. The rice wasn’t too crispy and the flavors were amazing. We also had the eggless Caesar salad and the fried fish sandwich. Both were beyond yummy! The fried fish was not over breaded and the Caesar has the perfect balance of dressing and salad. Highly recommend!

Had a delicious meal with friends here. The host was very kind and worked in our party of 5 on a short notice during a busy weekend night. We shared a lot of dishes, each as wonderful as the next. Chef’s Choice raw oysters were super fresh and juicy, the grilled oysters were fantastic - though I do wish they served crackers or bread with both. (I’m from the Gulf Coast and we love our oysters with a little crispy cracker or saltine - though I realize this is a preference.) The raw scallops with uni were extremely tasty, as well as the shrimp cocktail. Fish and chips were fresh and crispy with just the right amount and texture of breading that didn’t fall off. The side of Mac and cheese was creamy and wonderful, but did need some seasoning. All in all, a wonderful meal shared among friends in a quaint outdoor atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and will visit again when in the area!

I recently visited Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica - it was pretty bad. Our server was inattentive, passing by us twice when my sister tried to hand over the menu, without even a glance in our direction. This lack of attention made us feel overlooked. We also noticed that our table didn’t have a tablecloth, which we’ve seen on other tables during previous visits. When we inquired, we were met with a comment that it was only this table that lacked one and a shrug. What was worse is that she checked the other two seater tables so she clearly wasn’t sure if the two tops had table clothes or not. I get, mistakes happen but don’t appreciated being treated like an idiot. Moreover, we were shorted by two oysters, though the server did apologize, which I appreciated. However, the fried seafood dish was particularly disappointing. There was one oyster and it contained three pieces made up of batter and fried lemon slices. I thought it was zucchini but was sorely disappointed. I hope these issues can be addressed, as I have enjoyed this restaurant in the past.

The place is very cozy, nothing special…. What is special is the service, the kindness of the staff, the quality of the food, the freshness of the oysters and good bubbles. Really recommended of course: Oysters Lobster roll Prawns Tartar I went with my girlfriend and we enjoyed a lot! Thanks for everything See you soon

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.

Blue Plate Oysterette is a seaside dream! We indulged in the seafood tower—absolute perfection! Paired with my favorite Roederer Estate champagne, it was bubbles for days. We sat at a high top with endless ocean views, making it feel like a mini-vacation. The clam chowder was spot on, and my partner’s fish and chips were deliciously crispy. Our waiter, Chase, was a delight—fantastic and fun! If you’re looking for great food, stunning views, and a fabulous vibe, this place is a must!

This place exceeded all of my expectations. How often do you go to a restaurant and *every* dish is perfect? Oysters? Fresh as heck. Crab cake? Delicious. Fish’n’chips? Heavenly. Fried oyster hand roll? Phenomenal. You truly can’t go wrong. Adorable patio allows for fantastic views and great people watching.

Blue Plate Oysterette offers fresh seafood and a great selection of beers. The restaurant has a cozy interior and an extended outdoor area where you can enjoy the fresh air from Santa Monica Beach. While it's a popular tourist spot, so the prices are on the higher side, the experience and quality of the food make it worth the visit.

Yum yum yum!! This place has the most perfect location, friendly staff and delicious food! We shared the spicy tuna crispy rice which was perfection. The rice wasn’t too crispy and the flavors were amazing. We also had the eggless Caesar salad and the fried fish sandwich. Both were beyond yummy! The fried fish was not over breaded and the Caesar has the perfect balance of dressing and salad. Highly recommend!

Had a delicious meal with friends here. The host was very kind and worked in our party of 5 on a short notice during a busy weekend night. We shared a lot of dishes, each as wonderful as the next. Chef’s Choice raw oysters were super fresh and juicy, the grilled oysters were fantastic - though I do wish they served crackers or bread with both. (I’m from the Gulf Coast and we love our oysters with a little crispy cracker or saltine - though I realize this is a preference.) The raw scallops with uni were extremely tasty, as well as the shrimp cocktail. Fish and chips were fresh and crispy with just the right amount and texture of breading that didn’t fall off. The side of Mac and cheese was creamy and wonderful, but did need some seasoning. All in all, a wonderful meal shared among friends in a quaint outdoor atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and will visit again when in the area!

I recently visited Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica - it was pretty bad. Our server was inattentive, passing by us twice when my sister tried to hand over the menu, without even a glance in our direction. This lack of attention made us feel overlooked. We also noticed that our table didn’t have a tablecloth, which we’ve seen on other tables during previous visits. When we inquired, we were met with a comment that it was only this table that lacked one and a shrug. What was worse is that she checked the other two seater tables so she clearly wasn’t sure if the two tops had table clothes or not. I get, mistakes happen but don’t appreciated being treated like an idiot. Moreover, we were shorted by two oysters, though the server did apologize, which I appreciated. However, the fried seafood dish was particularly disappointing. There was one oyster and it contained three pieces made up of batter and fried lemon slices. I thought it was zucchini but was sorely disappointed. I hope these issues can be addressed, as I have enjoyed this restaurant in the past.

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.

Food was fresh, nicely presented. Very flavorful. Decent selection. Parking is convenient. A little bit pricey.Very good quality.

While strolling around the Santa Monica Pier, we wanted something different from typical pier food and stumbled upon Blue Plate Oysterette. After checking out the menu and seeing fresh oysters being served to diners outside, we decided to stop in for lunch. Though we chose to sit indoors, the cozy interior reminded us of a charming fish and chips spot in London. We shared a small bowl of clam chowder, and ordered the lobster sandwich and fish and chips. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was attentive. Although we skipped the raw dishes (I had a marathon the next day and didn't want to take any chances!), we'd definitely return to try the oysters.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The host and severs were nice and attentive so it really helped with elevating the experience we had coming to this new spot. Everything tasted fresh and nice. I absolutely loved everything we tried, we order quite a bit because we wanted to try more than just oysters and it was all great. I loved all the decorations and they had a lot of seating outside and the seating inside. The fish and chips were so crispy and the oysters were great, clam chowder is a must, and the lobster roll was great. I would definitely come again and get a bigger order of oysters.

Blue Plate Oysterette is one of my favorite SM restaurants. I love seafood! My lobster roll today hit the spot. I substituted the fries with broccoli, which was a $3 up charge. I like that there's often last minute available seating outside on the terrace. Service is always so friendly.

Food perfection- fresh and worth every penny! Service was excellent everyone pitched in , team work made the dream happen. :) Ambiance I was being indecisive about where to sit and the team accommodated my last minute request I'm thankful for the food and service A+ overall

I absolutely LOVE blue plate oysterette! Their food is always so amazing, and drinks are just as good! Service is super great and you can't beat the location, view, and vibe! They also have a great happy hour!

Spicy salmon hand roll was my favorite! Crab dip was great. Best key lime pie I have ever had! Excellent service.

Super fresh! I really enjoyed this place. Would highly recommend the seafood tower and chef selection oysters. Keylime was good, loved the non sugar whip cream. Dislikes: miso chowder was ok, seafood Bouillabaisse was meh, lychee tea was missing the lychee. Valet $17 or steeet parking. Sign up for their newsletter for free key lime pie. I got $50 off $150 with https://app.inkind.com/refer/JKEGAW2L

Cute cozy restaurant with great ambiance and decor. Casual. Excellent service. Loved our Prawn Cocktail Tower, Crab Dip, and Grilled Artichoke appetizers. Mains were awesome. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was to die for, literally mouth watering with giant chunks of lobster! Must try. Other mains included the Sashimi for a lovely lighter meal, delicious Clam Chowder, and first rate Fish & Chips. Dinner was wonderful! Our whole family loved it. Looking forward to coming back soon.

If you're wanting some fresh seafood in the heart of Santa Monica, look no further. This place is situated right by the water, allowing you to enjoy a nice meal with a beautiful sunset. We wanted a "light" meal, so we went for the following items: 1. First Mate Seafood Tower: it came with oysters all along the pacific coast, Peruvian scallops, jumbo prawns, half a lobster tail, and a crab dip. The crab dip had giant chunks of crab meat...they did not skimp. All the oysters were freshly shucked and delicious. Peruvian scallops were topped with salmon roe, and the prawns/lobster were cooked perfectly, making each bite crisp and springy in your mouth. 2. Mac and cheese: loaded with cheese, this mac had a stringy/melted cheese consistency, not runny or wet. It's topped with bread crumbs to add texture. The server was chill, had a surfer/California vibe and very friendly. Made sense since we were in Santa Monica. Definitely coming back.

5 stars! Oysters were FRESH and delicious. We ordered two types of New Zealand oysters recommended by our server and both were excellent. Lobster roll with tons of fresh lobster, the classic set of handrolls was perfectly flavored (did not need the ponzu sauce provided). Drinks were good. We'll be back!

Had been to this place for Dine LA and had such an excellent experience, I was looking forward to coming back and having the fish sandwich again. Alas, it was not available on this weekday mid-afternoon visit but it was "Oyster Hour" time so we took advantage of that. Oysters - Excellent, highly recommended. The non-red-wine vinaigrette was delicious! Clam Chowder - Very good! Shrimp Po Boy - The batter and sweetness reminded me of Chinese walnut shrimp. It was not bad but I would not get it again for myself. Lobster Roll, hot - Very good! Key Lime Pie- Excellent flavor, good level of tartness. Service was slightly lacking. Our waitress did not let us know her shift was ending and her replacement never introduced himself. We had to hunt down people to request things such as water and another order of oysters since we wanted them before our entrees arrived. We ordered fries because we did not know they already came with our entrees. Had we been informed when we placed our order, we would have ordered a different side dish.

We had to try because it looked so good and did not disappoint. The parking is valet so prepare to find a place nearby. The service was great and loved our waitress. The oysters were pricey but they had a great variety. We had the octopus, lobster sub, fried cod and bass. All were so tasty and delicious. Great food and great find

I am already wondering when we can go back here! The seafood stew was amaaaazzzing, so fragrant!! The oysters were the freshest I have had in a while. The interior is festive and darling, all twinkly and charming.

A Santa Monica staple, right on Ocean Boulevard. Shared a platter of a dozen Oysters, brought in from various regions of the West and East Coasts. Favorite was the ridiculously good Lobster Roll, enjoyed with a nice large side of Mac & Cheese.

Wow amazing seafood place my fav in La La Land and an amazing HH! Pluses 1) HH and oysters yummy 2) HH drinks: rabbit, mule, yuzu 3) steamer clams omg so delish 4) crispy calamari 5) great outdoor patio 6) helpful service 7) key lime pie with crunchy crust Areas to improve 1) lucky shrimp large and juicy but overpowered by the sauce - wish they just had it avail grilled or fried with sauce on the side Highly recommended for seafood lovers!

The first review I saw recommended the lobster roll and that's all it took for me to decide to order the lobster roll! It was delicious! I got it hot with butter and in a brioche bun. There was also an option to get it cold with aioli or in lettuce rather than bun. I thought this was the perfect combination! The fries were seasoned perfectly and great addition to the roll. We sat outside and loved the ambiance. It was a perfect place to grab some delicious food and read a book. The service was great as well. We were immediately greeted by a hostess and sat immediately. Our server checked in on us often. My friend tried the fish and chips and she said it was good as well. So if you see this review just do what I did and order the lobster roll! You won't regret it!

Oysters were good and a great location. Outside bar tabes not comfortable and you're right on the street so you love it or hate it. Service...so so. Will we go back? Not sure, too many other places to try!

Sooooo good! Yes there are many oyster offerings along Ocean Ave. but this is my favorite combining atmosphere and .. yes delicious oysters. Bring your out-of-town friends here! Or just come by during the week to sample very fresh oysters -- and truly innovative drinks! I'm overdue on this review so I can't promise the drinks pictured would still be available- so I just recommend going and discovering for yourself! Take in the views and you'll be wanting to return ASAP.

Stopped in earlier this month during happy hour and they just so happened to be celebrating their anniversary. Shared a dozen east and west coast oysters, fried calamari and their truffle fries-- everything was delicious! Such great vibes and amazing service!

Still as good as ever Post COVID you never know how places hold up Living in Venice beach for so many years this was my spot But 7 years later I wasn't so sure and was pleasantly surprised Excellent service, food and quality I loved blue plate Oysterette tonight. So delicious!

The 15 days of Dine LA were coming to a close and I had one more stop on my to do list. It was at Blue Plate Oysterette on Ocean Avenue, in Santa Monica. Lunch hours were 12 -4 pm. I got there at 12:15 and the outside seating was almost gone. I got one remaining table up front, with the best view. Dining solo has its advantages, there is always room to squeeze in. The fact that the restaurant filled up so fast, was a sign to me that I was in the right place. The Amuse, was a Miso Clam Chowder, that was brought out in a small Turkish tea cup with an accompanying small spoon. The starter was perfectly prepared, creamy, tasty and at the perfect temperature. I could only wish that the cup was larger. For the appetizer, I chose the Yellowtail Aguachile. It arrived beautifully presented. The freshly made nori chimichurri and sliced Serranos in the dish took it to another level. Every bite was refreshing, fresh and had a myriad of flavors. For the main, I selected the warm lobster roll. Here too, no skimping, great seafood satisfaction. Accompanying crisp fries were a good match for the entree. The whole extravaganza (travel to and from, the meal, searching for parking) took me over 3 hours. No complaints though, because it was a memorable seafood meal that deserves memories and high points.

Delicious food and great scenery of the beach. We chose this due to all the high ratings from Yelp. Zack, our server, made experience our dining experience great. We were there during Happy Hour (Monday-Thursday) 4-6pm. We got the Half Dozen Oysters $18. I like the tomato sauce that that complements. Oysters were fresh. The Hand Rolls- ($8 each) spicy tuna and spicy salmon was so delicious with the ponzu sauce. Highly recommend if you like sushi. Lucky shrimp $12 was so delicious too!!! It tastes like walnut shrimp's shrimp but no walnuts. The salad that it came with is so good too! The Seasoned fries $6 was seasoned to perfection. Just the right amount of saltiness. They're known for the Key Lime Pie. It's not on the menu but it's very tangy and the crush is huge. They hand made it themselves.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Blue Plate Oysterette! We started with a half dozen of their select oysters, and they were incredibly delicious. The potato french fries were a pleasant surprise, crispy and tasty. The shrimp dish had a delightful honey walnut flavor, and it was light and flavorful. The calamari was a personal favorite, lightly cooked and bursting with flavor. The hand rolls, including the salmon and spicy tuna, were incredibly fresh and almost buttery in texture. The drinks, even during happy hour, exceeded my expectations. I can't remember the name of the beer I tried, but it was on tap and delicious. Our server, Zach, was outstanding, and the Key Lime Pie was a delightful finish to the meal. It's clear that Blue Plate Oysterette pays attention to detail and offers a great dining experience. I look forward to visiting again and savoring that Key Lime Pie once more! We also appreciated the salt water taffy they offered. I would definitely recommend Blue Plate Oysterette, and I wouldn't hesitate to return if I'm in the area again.

Our server was amazing and made the dining experience great! He made great recommendations and was very friendly. The oysters were fresh. Lobster roll and crab cake was delicious. Would definitely return.

Great food, great service , beautiful ambience!!! Cute beautiful spot with view looking over the ocean. Great seeing the sunset while enjoying all this yummy eat. I tried that infamous keylime pie. I approve. Definitely recommend this place for oyster and seafood lovers. I tried a few other items that didn't get to make it to the foto session as they got devoured as soon they landed on the table. Mahi mahi tacos, tuna tartar , fish dip, fried rice bites thingies. Delicious. Come try it out.

Never once has a bad experience dining here. From special occasions, to birthday's for a friend/loved one to solo lunches with my pup! Never once a bad dining experience! Highly recommend getting a tray of oysters as well as a lobster roll!

Very decent pls e to enjoy seafood dishes. Their clam chowder was outstanding, same goes to lobster rolls, too. As for their fish & chips, breading was too thick for me, although the fish itself was not bad. Their shrimp dish was commendable. Overall, Fabulous dining experience. One less than desirable observation was the public parking adjacent to the restaurant. Simply put: outrageous, at least to me, even though my loved one treated it.

| Rating: 4.1/5 | * Parking: Limited street parking, it's Santa Monica, what do you expect. But, I think they have valet? Not fully sure. But the street parking is free, just park near by to watch for the parking police hunters. * Restaurant: Most of my rating will go here. It is a perfect place to restaurant by the beach, you can get a view of Santa Monica pier, with the beach it's quite nice. The vibes are quite simple, friendly and warm. The customer service was great; they were actively asking if everything was okay, giving recommendations, and smiled a lot, which is appreciative. I had to take a seat outside, because I planned on having the view of the ocean, beach and sunset, it was fairly there. I'd recommend outdoor seating so you can feel the vibes of Santa Monica street life and it's unpredictability. * Food: Quite simple, fresh and raw! One thing I'll say is, they live up to their oyster hype. We had the simple chef's choice platter, 6 oysters, two types one from the West and one from the East. And can I say, the oysters were sublime! Oddly enough it was sweet, the brine was perfect, the temperature was delightful, came with cute forks and 3 types of sauces to enjoy the oysters with. That was the star of the show! Then I ordered some tartar, which was doused in Ponzu, tangy and flavorful. The lobster roll, it was really buttery, most of its flavor was from the butter and the sweetness of the lobster, which was quite fresh, but I wish it had more flavor for it's price. I same fingers pointing at the fish and chips; it was 3 fried fishes, fried to perfection. The house tartar sauce was great, but the lack of flavor is what keeps my rating from going any higher. The fries were great! We also did some scallops, which was a shot of flavors, you can't really put a word to it, it was great experience. All in all I will say is, GET THE OYSTERS, and TRUST THE CHEF! Other items are quite "Western" per se, lack of spices, but overall good. * Price: It's by the beach, in Santa Monica, next to BOA, so the prices will be a bit high. As someone who took my mother out for some dinner, it was money well spent since I loved the oysters, the vibe and the customer service, but overall, if the food had more flavor I would say the prices may have been justified. But they need to knock off some dollars from their regular items, like their Fish and Chips and lobster roll.

We got the seafood tower for 2, and all of the oysters were amazing. Definitely get the oysters! Maybe next time we'll just get a plate of these instead of the tower, since the scallops and shrimp were delicious, but the oysters were just significantly better, and the crab dip didn't taste like much. We also got the truffle fries, which were all crispy and good. Fish in the bouillabaise was rubbery and bland. Outside seating was nice and warm, our waitress was attentive, if a little impatient.

Good oysters but not the best I've had nor the top five best I've had in the area. Location is close to Santa Monica pier so prices will reflect that. The sautéed squid was quite good and well seasoned. Fries were as good expected. My friend and I enjoyed it but it's not somewhere we would specially scope out to go. We just happens to be in the area and wanted oysters.

Finally got a chance to come here. It just happens to be DineLA. So my meal came with a salad, starter, entree, and dessert. We started off with an OSAKA SALAD. Greens, ginger-carrot dressings, shallots, and carrot pickles. I loved this. It was refreshing. LUCKY SHRIMP was next. Lightly battered and fried in honey wasabi cream on top of greens. This was the star of the show, for me at least. I wish this was paired with rice. It doesn't seem like a lot but it's actually quite filling. Last, I had the LOBSTER ROLL. I had my roll with hot drawn butter. It's served in a brioche roll and a side of fries. Delicious. The photos doesn't do it justice because this thing was packed with lobster. The dessert was a let down because they ran out and was actually looking forward to the miso pb cookie. Overall a good meal. Our server Josh did an awesome job taking care of us. Honorable mention to the half dozen oysters we had. *Chef's kiss*

As someone who has spent a fair amount of time in New England, this is the best lobster roll that I've ever had! Fresh with ridiculously good aioli sauce, it's worth the price and why I keep coming back! The outdoor seating has a great vibe as you're sitting on Ocean Avenue with a view of what else but the ocean. The street patio side always has a cool breeze and high top tables while the restaurant side is more insulated for colder days with couches and pillows. Service is always friendly and of course, try to get an oyster or two if you can. So good!

Meh. The service was quite slow and our waiter even forgot to give us water. My friend said the oysters were decent and we also got the Mac N Cheese on the side. Mac was mediocre, I would pass on it. It was lacking flavor.

Came for $2 oyster Tuesdays 2-6 pm. Outdoor table overlooking Ocean Avenue was quite lovely. Just had oysters and drinks which were both high quality. Can't wait to go back

Maybe we ordered the wrong thing? The ambience and location can't be better as I'm sitting here watching the sunset on the Pacific Ocean. Got here in time for the happy hour menu. The six fresh oysters were very good. The clam chowder wasn't good and it was a very small portion for $14. We sent the french fries back to get hot, crisp ones. The bouillabaisse SOUP was very good, but it was full of overcooked mussels, clams and shrimp. Couldn't find one shrimp that wasn't rubbery. The service was good overall it was pretty disappointing for a very pricey meal.

Came here for Dine LA with my wife the other day and here's how my experience went. For starters we ordered the half dozen oysters. 3 fat bastards and I totally forgot the name for the other 3. They were all so good. Tasted fresh! Next I had the osaka salad. The dressing was really good has nice crunch from the crispy shallots. Really good! Next I had the lucky shrimp. My favorite of the bunch. The shrimp was so good. Creamy, succulent, salty and sweet. Might come back because of this dish. Lastly I had the lobster roll. It was good not great. The lobster was a bit tough and lacked flavor. The main reason why I didn't give this place a 5 Stars is because of the manager walking around. I noticed he greeted everyone around the patio except for me and my wife. It somewhat made me feel a little unwelcome but it's not a huge deal. Our server Josh was great and made up for the manager

This was so good! The yellow tail sashimi with the green sauce was a perfect Asian-Baja mix, the touro sashimi basically melted in your mouth (and it didn't taste like metal!) and the holy trinity temaki was like trio of flavors that basically took their time dancing on your tongue, acts one after the other, back to back, til you head explodes from how genius an idea it is to have all these in one beautiful photogenic open face roll. Also each drink was refreshing and delicious. Lucky Yuzu was tight and the purple haze was unlike anything I've ever had at a raw fish restaurant.

MUST ORDER THE KEY LIME PIE! Food here, super fresh I love that it's next to the ocean. The crispy rice was amazing and the oysters were so tasty!

Came here for my birthday dinner and the pesto pasta with salmon was DELICIOUS! They gave us complimentary champagne since we just got engaged as well as some cake for my birthday. Great service and very friendly staff. Great food! Would come back!

I came here with a few friends and although we had to call to get one we got a reservation easily! We came during the Lucky Yu pop up and sincerely hope it stays as we loved the food and drinks! The restaurant itself was very blue/ocean themed with the lighting and right near the pier, I don't come to this part of Santa Monica often but would happily return for this place! The staff were all super nice and helpful answering all our questions and providing recommendations. I'm always looking for more sushi restaurants/restaurants with sushi with fun cocktails, so when I saw this place I knew I would have to try it! The rabbit's foot cocktail did not disappoint, although I will say $18 for a small cocktail is a little expensive even for Santa Monica. The waiter recommended we get the lucky shrimp, which we all loved, it paired very well with the greens underneath and the sauce was fantastic. The clam chowder was good, although I didn't super taste the miso. I liked it but I think in the future I would have to be very much in the right mood to order it. I did like how light it was though. I loved the three temaki, I subbed out the real cali for the yellowtail one and thought that one was great. They were a great size, perfect as a main we'll still allowing you to try other apps. I hope the pop up stays as there are so so many other things on the menu I want to try!

Stopped by on a nice sunny fall Sunday for lunch and had a great time. The fresh oysters, truffle fries and The Best Lobster Roll in town was a big hit. Also appreciated the attentive staff which is rare these days. Look forward to our next visit.

Came here to celebrate my Fiancé's 35th birthday. He loved it and so did I. The place is right in Ocean Ave. We sat outside and had one of the friendliest servers. She recommended the oyster appetizer which had both east and west coast oysters. We ordered calamari and I had the fish tacos which were superb! He ordered Octopus and he absolutely loved it! I recommend this place as it made our experience wonderful since he is from Oregon being out in Santa Monica, had a great time!

Came here for Valentine's day for dinner. To be honest, my boyfriend and I had decided on this place last minute but we were able to get reservations the night before and the process of doing that was very smooth and easy. During the process, we also had a choice of whether we wanted to sit indoor or outdoor, which I liked and appreciated. Upon arrival, we told the host that we had a reservation and were sat right away. We ended up choosing to sit inside because it was very chilly outside, but from what I could see, they had plenty of heaters and warmers surrounding their outdoor dining area. As soon as we sat down, our drink order were taken and shortly after that our food order. We ordered one drink each, a dozen oysters to share, crab dip and calamari to share, and one entree each. There was a little hiccup in our order because as our food started to come out, we noticed that we never came. They resolved it so quickly and even took the item off our bill. For the food and drinks: Strawberry Mule (7.5/10): Not too sweet and not too strong, very refreshing cocktail to go with my meal. 12 dozen oysters of Chef's choice (6/10): I love oysters and this satisfied my cravings for it but I feel like I have had better oysters for the same price. Crab Dip (7/10): This dip tasted so fresh, the crab flavor really pulls through. This was severed with Ritz crackers. Lobster Agnolotti (8.5/10): So good! Little pockets of pasta that was filled with lobster. This dish also had a good amount of creaminess to it. Calamari (7/10): There was something about this calamari that was different than what I usually expect from this dish, but in a good way! Classic appetizer to go with, would tell you to try. Overall, I personally thought this was a great choice for a little date. Food and service were both good.