Photos: The Tar Pit Restaurant on La Brea

Fried oysters, served at the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Iberico ham served with manchegos at the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Tar Pit co-owner and chef Mark Peel, left, is pictured in the restaurant with Jay Perrin, right, co-owner and managing partner.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Steak and kidney pie from the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Duck sliders are served at the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Jay Perrin serves Champagne to Tar Pit customers.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Profiteroles as served at the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Banana foster parfait for dessert at the Tar Pit.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)