Baked clams with fresh herbs, bread crumbs and olive oil at Blue Plate Oysterette. (Christina House / For The Times)
New England clam chowder is served at Blue Plate Oysterette. (Christina House / For The Times)
A dozen oysters on the half shell are served with homemade cocktail sauce and Moscatel and tarragon mignonette. (Christina House / For The Times)
Chef Craig Brady hangs a blackboard listing the catch of the day at Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)
Ling cod fish and chips served with homemade tartar sauce is offered at Blue Plate Oysterette. (Christina House / For The Times)
Seafood combo of calamari, oysters and shrimp is served with homemade cocktail and tartar sauce at Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)
Kim Bitram, left, Anne Hudson, Desiree Shepard and Eli Sussman dine at Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)
A sea-themed mirror hangs on the back wall, part of the ocean decor at Blue Plate Oysterette in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)
Strawberry cobbler ends a meal at Blue Plate Oysterette. (Christina House / For The Times)
