Patrick's Roadhouse

In Short – The nautical-meets-Victorian interior has been a quirky choice for a quarter of a century. Solo diners grab a seat at the front counter or on the long, parking-lot adjacent patio. Arnold Schwarzenegger photos abound; he's a fan, as are other industry-ites who flock to the "Barney's Beanery of the beach." The food is massive and hearty, like the Farmer's Breakfast, an explosion of an omelette stuffed with every possible ingredient, including hash browns.

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Know Before You Go:: Locals always bring a newspaper; there's nearly always a wait for both a table and your food.
The Extras:: Patrick's fare is available after hours by booking a private party or having a special event catered.
Parking:: If the restaurant lots are full, nearby public lots are available. Regardless of construction, parking is available up front. There is also parking in the big lot on right hand side past the restaurant.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The whole place is unique and quaint with a warm eclectric ambience.” “great service, good food and fantastic location with parking.” “The food is good, the fresh OJ is delicious, the location is great, and the atmosphere is very charming.” “It's a fun place in this day and age of franchises where nothing is unique or original.” “The food is good, the coffee is hot, and it's fun to hang out there, especially at breakfast time.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Patrick's is the kind of place where locals, famous and infamous, come to get out of the limelight, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and enjoy the best damn pie on the West Coast!”
drinks	75.0% positive	“The food is good, the coffee is hot, and it's fun to hang out there, especially at breakfast time.” “The coffee was okay, but the food was all off -- my husband's pancake was rubbery, his eggs, English muffin, and potatoes were cold.” “Fresh-squeezed orange juice and good, strong coffee is another plus.” “The coffee is the richest I've ever had, food is fast, service is friendly and Silvio, the owner, makes sure everything comes out perfect!”
food quality	80.95000267028809% positive	“Be careful on trying the granola with mixed fresh fuit and yogurt because it is highly addicting and I haven't been able to find another restaurant that can make it the same.” “ordered a ham, cheddar, avocado omelet with cottage cheese and tomatos and it was the most delicious omelet ever.” “great service, good food and fantastic location with parking.” “At least the food was good.” “The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious- banana-chocholate chip pancakes and the tuna fish are outta this world.” “We tried it a few years ago, but when he wanted to try it again, all I could remember was that the the dining area is narrow--which meant the food was not memorable.” “The service is great, food is awesome.” “The food is good, the coffee is hot, and it's fun to hang out there, especially at breakfast time.” “have never been to place that has better food and great people than Patrick's.” “The coffee was okay, but the food was all off -- my husband's pancake was rubbery, his eggs, English muffin, and potatoes were cold.” “Sea Side Roadhouse with excellent food” “The food is good, the fresh OJ is delicious, the location is great, and the atmosphere is very charming.” “Eggs are good, but pancake dishes and specials are usually more exciting.” “Loved the funkiness and wonderful food.” “recommend roast beef, cheese on a toasted sesame bagel.” “The tomato juice I ordered was forgotten (just one lonely waitress, so I forgave that and was glad not to have to consume anything else there) and the pretty-looking partial slice of cantaloupe was tasteless.” “go there once a week with my son and husband and we LOVE the Mango salad with Fresh Salmon.” “Patrick's is the kind of place where locals, famous and infamous, come to get out of the limelight, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and enjoy the best damn pie on the West Coast!” “ALL the food is excellent, my favorite is the mozerella omlette with sun dried tomatoes, bazil (add the avacado) Coffee is served fast, strong, and hot.” “The coffee is the richest I've ever had, food is fast, service is friendly and Silvio, the owner, makes sure everything comes out perfect!” “My veggie omelet was a weirdly managed mix of cold broccoli, steaming hot spinach and lukewarm eggs, my potatoes were cold, and it all tasted like funky, old oil.”
overall	100.0% positive	“got just the usual breakfast, great place to relax.”
service	71.4300012588501% positive	“Service is friendly and the place is usually packed with joggers and couples toting newspapers.” “The tomato juice I ordered was forgotten (just one lonely waitress, so I forgave that and was glad not to have to consume anything else there) and the pretty-looking partial slice of cantaloupe was tasteless.” “The coffee is the richest I've ever had, food is fast, service is friendly and Silvio, the owner, makes sure everything comes out perfect!” “great service, good food and fantastic location with parking.” “They are very understaffed and unsympathetic about the poor service.” “But for some reason service was rather slow.” “The service was just awful.” “The service was very attentive and the value just perfect.” “The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious- banana-chocholate chip pancakes and the tuna fish are outta this world.” “have never been to place that has better food and great people than Patrick's.” “The employees are my 2nd family and the breakfast is the best in southern California.” “Pleasant service.” “Service is friendly and personal, they even have Vallet Parking on weekends.” “The service is great, food is awesome.”
value	50.0% positive	“The whole ordeal was ridiculous and not worth the trouble.” “The service was very attentive and the value just perfect.”
wait time	0.0% positive	“But for some reason service was rather slow.”

03/12/09

a unique and funky canyon restaurant

by gilinsky

Silvio is a great host and sets the warm and inviting tone. The food is good, the coffee is hot, and it's fun to hang out there, especially at breakfast time. If you want to make a change from the menu it's no problem. Pleasant service. You run into canyon characters and overhear interesting conversation. And he's got free wireless so you can do some work, too, or check your email. Silvio is German-Portuguese and his wife is Brazilian which adds a bit of flavor. Altogether, highly recommended.

Pros: good food, caring service, informal neighborhood atmosphere

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12/30/08

Funky Food - In a Bad Way

by deniska10

Patrick's Roadhouse holds some kind of sporadic appeal for my husband. We tried it a few years ago, but when he wanted to try it again, all I could remember was that the the dining area is narrow--which meant the food was not memorable. We went this morning and it is now "off the list." The coffee was okay, but the food was all off -- my husband's pancake was rubbery, his eggs, English muffin, and potatoes were cold. He had asked for peanut butter, and when the food arrived the waitress said "they're looking for the peanut butter." Never eat something that hasn't been used in so long the cook doesn't know where it is! My veggie omelet was a weirdly managed mix of cold broccoli, steaming hot spinach and lukewarm eggs, my potatoes were cold, and it all tasted like funky, old oil. There was no orange juice. The tomato juice I ordered was forgotten (just one lonely waitress, so I forgave that and was glad not to have to consume anything else there) and the pretty-looking partial slice of cantaloupe was tasteless. If it isn't worth eating, don't put it on the plate for decoration, please. I couldn't wait to get home to brush & get rid of the lingering bad taste.

Patrick's did seem "family friendly," but if I had children, I would not want them to eat the food. We got there early, so parking was okay. It was nice to look out and see the ocean at breakfast, but I'd rather see it from a better restaurant.

Pros: Decent coffee
Cons: Bad food

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05/19/08

Here's to the Governator!

by Bond1976

I have been coming to Patrick's Roadhouse for 6 years and it's my 2nd home. The employees are my 2nd family and the breakfast is the best in southern California. Especially the Governator special. The coffee is the richest I've ever had, food is fast, service is friendly and Silvio, the owner, makes sure everything comes out perfect!

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03/12/08

Friendly Funky

by Wyndssoul

My daughter and I went to Patrick's on Sunday March 9th at around 10:00 am. We found parking on the street about two blocks down. The atmosphere at Patrick's was just right for our taste. My daughter lives Santa Monica, we found Patrick's to be funky . Both our meals were flavorful and we ate every bit. Silvio, the owner, was as nice as he could be to us and everyone else who came in. He stopped and asked how everything was and sat down as soon as I said I was from Michigan. We had a very enjoyable chat. We had numerous people wait on us and coffee refills were right on the money. Loved the funkiness. No need to dress up one . Give it a try. I know I will the next time in the area.

Pros: Friendly staff

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10/22/07

Wonderful restaurant - just like I wanted it to be!!!

by lynnscheid

My husband and I went to Patrick's on Saturday October 20, 2007 at around 10:30 am. We found parking on the street about a block down. The atmosphere at Patrick's is just right for our taste. We lived in the Bay Area for a long time and found Patrick's to be funky like so many in SF and Berkeley. We shared a Red omelet and an Ahi burger. Both were flavorful and we ate every bit. We sat in the first booth so we could see all the action in the kitchen. Silvio, the owner, was as nice as he could be to us and everyone else who came in. We had numerous people wait on us with coffee refills and table clearing right on the money. Patrick's has a lot of room in the second room along with a small outside area. Loved the funkiness and wonderful food. No pretense and no need to dressup one little bit. Give it a try. Lynn

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03/12/09

a unique and funky canyon restaurant

by gilinsky

12/30/08

Funky Food - In a Bad Way

by deniska10

05/19/08

Here's to the Governator!

by Bond1976

03/12/08

Friendly Funky

by Wyndssoul

10/22/07

Wonderful restaurant - just like I wanted it to be!!!

by lynnscheid

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