Finally, a Seafood Shack

Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, by C. Thi Nguyen / Edit Post

After a long search for a casual seafood shack like you might find on the Jersey Shore or Cape Cod, wasabica happily announces that she’s finally found one. It’s Blue Plate Oysterette, child of nearby Blue Plate.

Blue Plate Oysterette offers amazing oysters, four varieties of clams on the half shell, grilled oysters, and authentic steamers, says wasabica. Also on the menu: a beautifully buttered, succulent lobster roll. At $22, it’s a little pricey compared to the seafood shacks of old, but in line with Los Angeles pricing. It’s tasty, though the addition of lemon zest is a little startling, says New Trial.

Oysterette has very good clam chowder, too, says New Trial, with a nice shot of clam liquor in the broth.

Blue Plate Oysterette [Westside–Beaches]
1355 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica
310-576-3474

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  • Had to try this place since it's close to our home and the rumors were, it had an East coast vibe. Coming from back East we just had to check it out! Although nothing compares to a little seafood shack in or around Mass. or Maine, it did offer something that we have yet to find here in LA. They have "steamer" clams. OMG! For those of you from back East will understand that these little gems alone...+READ

    Had to try this place since it's close to our home and the rumors were, it had an East coast vibe. Coming from back East we just had to check it out! Although nothing compares to a little seafood shack in or around Mass. or Maine, it did offer something that we have yet to find here in LA. They have "steamer" clams. OMG! For those of you from back East will understand that these little gems alone are worth the drive and the sometimes long wait! We are used to getting these by the bushel right off the docks, then rinsing them in their own broth before dipping into melted butter, so the Blue Plate does offer them a bit more fancy and not the most generous portions. But no matter how you look at it...they were delicious and a treat! We also tried the Lobster Mac and Cheese which at first I didn't like, needless to say, it is now a favorite. A nice addition to Santa Monica!
    For those who have never had a "steamer" or "pisser" clam, you MUST try them! They are very unique in flavor then that of a regular clam. Just be sure to grab them by the pisser (they call it that because when they are under the sand you will see water shooting out in little squirts, letting you dig and easily find the clam) and gently swish in the broth before dunking into some warm melted butter, also remember to peel off the outer dark part of the pisser as I find it sweeter and not as tough when removed. Hope that made sense? Anyway....enjoy!-COLLAPSE