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Back on the Beach--TEMPORARILY CLOSED

445 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90402-1601
Phone: (310) 393-8282

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Back on the Beach--TEMPORARILY CLOSED

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
  • Good for kids
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
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3 Star Rating
 
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2 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Back on the Beach--TEMPORARILY CLOSED

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/29/2007 Posted by denag

The food is always tasty even if its not the best you'll ever have. You don''t eat at Back on the Beach for the food - it's all about The Beach. To sit and have brunch with your toes digging in the sand on a lazy sunday is simply the best. The breakfast quesidilla is tasty and makes you forget you're eating egg whites instead of the real thing.

Pros: The Beach! Relaxing and easy brunch spot

Cons: Slow service, food could be better.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/26/2006 Posted by tj1972

Perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely brunch with the whole family. Kids will have a wonderful time playing in the sand and on the nearby swings. Food is good and reasonably priced. Portion sizes are perfect.

Pros: Right on the beach, Perfect for Kids, Cheap Parking with Validation

Cons: Service can be slow

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/23/2006 Posted by italiansniper11

This is definitely "the" place to be in L.A. on a sunny day. The brunch is fantastic. The sandwiches are awesome and the salads (especially the Fred's salad) are delicious. The cons of this place are that the wait is sometimes long on the weekends and you get sand in your shoes if you eat outside. (wear sandals)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/19/2005 Posted by uclagirl

We had a large group (about 18) for a birthday party, and they kept enlarging our table, served us quickly and pleasantly, and didn't confuse the orders. The sand dabs were very good, and I'd have them again. The sign is hard to spot, though, and the adjacent city parking lot entrance and exit are easy to confuse.

Pros: service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2002 Posted by lrohrbacher

I'm a low budget diner, but I eat out most of the time. This place has great food, great service, affordable prices and it's right on the beach. What more could you want?

Pros: inexpensive, friendly service, great food

Cons: parking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/16/2002 Posted by JSchwartz_Citysearch

Say what you will about the food--decent, but nothing spectacluar--but the real draw is the location. The plastic tables and chairs sit right on the sand. So sit back and relax and watch the roller-bladers and bike-riders roll by.

Editor's Review

At this laid-back beach cafe, meals include panoramic ocean views, fresh sea breezes and sand underneath your feet.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Because the restaurant lacks a liquor license for the beachfront patio, alcohol is served inside only.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 8am-2:30pm
  • Sat-Sun 8am-3pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)
  • Coffee Shops & Diners

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Waterfront Dining
  • View

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445 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90402-1601

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