West Side Oyster Club
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
Restaurant in Santa Monica, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
West Side Oyster Club is worth choosing for casual Santa Monica seafood, especially lunch, early dinner, takeout, or a low-pressure beach-adjacent celebration. The counter-service setup keeps it easy, while oysters, chowder, lobster rolls, seafood platters, and caviar give the meal more range than a standard quick-service seafood stop.
About West Side Oyster Club
West Side Oyster Club is a casual seafood option in Santa Monica with an average price of $35 per person. The clearest reasons to go are the seafood signatures: Oysters on the Half Shell, Clam Chowder Bread Bowl, New England Lobster Roll, Connecticut Lobster Roll, Oyster Po'Boy, and the Seafood Platter for Two. It is best framed as a relaxed Santa Monica seafood stop rather than a formal, high-ceremony occasion restaurant.
Casual seafood in Santa Monica
The information is direct: West Side Oyster Club serves seafood in Santa Monica, with casual dress and hours listed as Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM–9:00 PM and Friday–Sunday 11:30 AM–9:00 PM as of July 2026. That schedule makes it usable for midday or evening plans, depending on the day.
The confirmed signature dishes give the strongest read on the experience. Oysters on the Half Shell are the direct order for oyster-focused diners, while the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl, New England Lobster Roll, Connecticut Lobster Roll, Oyster Po'Boy, and Seafood Platter for Two define the seafood lineup.
At $35 per person, West Side Oyster Club sits in an approachable range for Santa Monica seafood. The best expectation is a casual seafood meal built around the signatures, not a tasting-menu or awards-driven fine-dining experience.
Who should choose it, and who should look elsewhere
Choose West Side Oyster Club for a casual seafood meal or a direct oyster-and-lobster-roll stop in Santa Monica. The casual dress code supports an easygoing plan rather than a formal one.
Look elsewhere if the occasion depends on confirmed details not currently available here, such as a specific beverage program, private dining setup, chef-led tasting format, or a documented awards profile.
Planning details
- Location
- 1355 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website
- westsideoysterclub.com
- Phone
- (310) 310-8861
Venue details
Ambiance
Fast-casual beachfront seafood spot with an easy, beachy vibe: bright, relaxed counter-service setting overlooking Ocean Avenue, blending casual West Side surf culture with touches of luxury like caviar service and seafood towers.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Oysters on the Half Shell
- Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
- New England Lobster Roll
- Connecticut Lobster Roll
- Oyster Po'Boy
- Seafood Platter for Two
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1355 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Where to Go If This Is Not the Fit
If the goal is a more formal seafood dinner, try Sabina instead. If the group wants seafood at a similar price tier but with less emphasis on counter-service convenience, The Fishery is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
West Side Oyster Club is the easiest pick when speed, flexibility, and beach proximity matter. Compared with The Fishery, it reads more casual and takeout-friendly, with counter service and a menu that can scale from chowder and rolls to seafood platters and caviar. Choose The Fishery if you want a more traditional seafood meal; choose West Side Oyster Club if the plan is casual, coastal, and low-friction.
Against Humo y Sal, the decision is mainly about mood. Humo y Sal is the better cross-shop for diners who want a more composed seafood dinner, while West Side Oyster Club is stronger for lunch, groups with mixed appetites, families, and anyone who may pivot to takeout. At the listed $35 per person, it is also easier to keep the check controlled unless caviar or large platters enter the order.
Sabina is the better alternative for a more polished night out. West Side Oyster Club wins on booking ease and casual usefulness; Sabina is the move when ambiance and a more complete sit-down experience matter more than speed. For a spontaneous Santa Monica seafood plan, West Side Oyster Club is the lower-risk call.
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Comparison Snapshot
The Fishery, Humo y Sal, and Sabina all sit in the seafood category at a similar $$ tier, so the choice is less about cuisine and more about format. West Side Oyster Club is the counter-service, walk-in-friendly option for Santa Monica plans that need speed, portability, or a relaxed beach-day feel.
For value, West Side Oyster Club is strongest when ordering rolls, chowder, oysters, or sandwiches and avoiding the bigger splurge items. For a more polished dinner, Sabina or Humo y Sal makes more sense. For a classic seafood meal that feels less grab-and-go, The Fishery is the more conventional cross-shop.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can West Side Oyster Club accommodate groups?
For a casual group meal, the Seafood Platter for Two and other seafood signatures may be useful, but larger-party planning should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at West Side Oyster Club?
West Side Oyster Club is open Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM–9:00 PM and Friday–Sunday 11:30 AM–9:00 PM as of July 2026. That makes it practical for midday or evening seafood plans in Santa Monica.
Is West Side Oyster Club good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion is casual. With a casual dress code and a verified $35 per person price point, it fits a relaxed seafood meal more naturally than a formal celebration.
Is West Side Oyster Club good for solo dining?
It can be a sensible solo choice if you want casual seafood in Santa Monica. Oysters on the Half Shell, the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl, and the lobster rolls are among the confirmed signature dishes.
What is worth ordering at West Side Oyster Club?
The grounded reason to visit is the casual seafood offering at $35 per person, including Oysters on the Half Shell, lobster rolls, chowder, an Oyster Po'Boy, and the Seafood Platter for Two.
