Pictures: Blue Plate Oysterette / Santa Monica

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)