Back on the Beach

10/26/09

Breakfast is a breeze at Back on the Beach in Santa Monica!

by Valerie Lazdan

What made my experience at Back on the Beach cafe special was that it wasn't very crowded and their freshly squeezed orange juice was just like the kind I make at home. It's a very unpretentious little restaurant and it is clean and affordable. Service is prompt and I am definitely coming back to Back on the Beach as soon as I can.

• Pros: Best view in town (what beats the Pacific ocean I ask you?)
• Cons: I like to get my feet sandy but if it's not you, sit inside!

10/29/07

My favorite spot in Santa Monica

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.

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

by Contributor

In Short
Easily accessed by in-line skates and bicycles, this relaxed beach cafe is filled with the sounds of international tourists and cell phone-toting Malibu moguls, accompanied by the roar of the tide. The kitchen turns out all-American favorites, including spicy mesquite chicken sandwiches and juicy grilled burgers, each served with crisp shoestring fries. The popular weekend brunch menu features egg-white omelets with mini-scones, breakfast quesadillas and thick-battered brioche French toast.

06/26/06

Enjoy a Great Brunch on the Beach

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

06/23/06

Best brunch in L.A.

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)

06/19/05

Great service

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

07/23/02

Escape to Back on the Beach

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

05/16/02

Sand, Sea & Scrambled Eggs

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.