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Back on the Beach Cafe

Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
North of Montana, Santa Monica
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    Jason K.
    "Place is great!!!! Food is awesome.. Large portions and great view."(5 Tips)
    Alex H.
    "Huevos Rancheros are delicious."(2 Tips)
    Roger E.
    "... - as well as french toast. Awesome."(3 Tips)
    Hikmet Y.
    "farm house omelette and california omelette delicious."(6 Tips)
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  • Alvaro P.heart icon on user image
    Alvaro Paiva BimboMay 15, 2016
    Reaaaally good hamburger with killing french fries. Add a personal pot of tea if like me, you come at dawn and it's windy. Awesome view.
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MeywesMay 28, 2023
    This place has a great veggie burger- housemade black bean mushroom burger. Reminds me of the veggie burger from Lockdown (RIP) in Chicago.
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    FrostyJuly 23, 2016
    A nice cage to grab a drink or enjoy a meal with your feet in the sand. Walk down to the ocean when your done!
  • Cyndi
    CyndiJuly 6, 2013
    the breakfast menu is delicious! Try the bananutella French toast. Get there early and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
  • Nelly T.heart icon on user image
    Nelly TejedaApril 19, 2016
    Nice place to grab a bit after exercising or before going to the beach! Nice service, fast and good taste!
  • Hikmet Y.heart icon on user image
    Hikmet YavuzMarch 7, 2020
    farm house omelette and california omelette delicious. for 5 omelettes, 5 orange juices and 5 coffees are 137 $, a little bit expensive.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HymanSeptember 9, 2012
    Huevos Rancheros are delicious. And they've got great sweet potato fries. Terrific spot for relaxing breakfast on the beach.
  • Natalie B.heart icon on user image
    Natalie BergmanApril 7, 2017
    Love the food and sitting with toes in the sand enjoying the beach and fresh air while dining.
  • Kristine
    KristineSeptember 30, 2016
    great food and service! expect an hour or more wait for outside, but the inside tables also have a beautiful view!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KSeptember 23, 2012
    Place is great!!!! Food is awesome.. Large portions and great view. Watch out for the hungry birds if you eat outside.
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex StillOctober 5, 2018
    Simple little family spot right on the sand. Can't beat the view of the ocean and the palisades.
  • H. C.
    H. Colbert (@hrsch)September 11, 2014
    Watch out for the locals.
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AllardyceOctober 19, 2013
    Great stop if you're cycling along the beach-front cycle path. Definitely wear sunscreen!
  • Roger E.
    Roger EhrenbergAugust 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic location - on the beach - what could be better? Mexican favorites rock - huevos rancheros, breakfast quesedilla - as well as french toast. Awesome. Read more
  • James E.heart icon on user image
    James EJuly 17, 2022
    French toast is good although sometimes it is not cooked through. Just specify when ordering to make sure it won’t happen to you.
  • Matt A.
    Matt ArchambaultSeptember 15, 2011
    Birds walk all over the tables, which are sticky & unclean. Every once in a while the moody staff reluctantly chases them away. Menu is unambitious. Might want to walk away from the beach for a meal.
  • Rachel Y.
    Rachel YouensSeptember 25, 2013
    Going for breakfast? Try the breakfast pasta..it sounds wrong, but it's sooooooo right.
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviMarch 2, 2019
    A great little spot with a playground for the kids. The food wasn't amazing but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • Jon F.
    Jon FerraraOctober 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Find a table in the shade, order the fish tacos and tell Angel I said hello.
  • Marina J.heart icon on user image
    Marina JamiesonMarch 9, 2015
    Perfect place to sit on the beach, enjoy a light lunch and listen to the waves
  • Bikabout
    BikaboutAugust 23, 2018
    Nothing like eating breakfast with your bare feet in the sand. Great location, service and food.
  • Tiffany E.
    Tiffany EstradaApril 12, 2015
    Great burgers and the iced teas come in big glasses!
  • AD N.
    AD NysJanuary 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Reservations available only for 6+ people, and only inside. Turn up before 10a to secure sunny outside weekend seating in the sand.
  • AD N.
    AD NysApril 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome adjacent playground for kids of all ages -- you can eat or sip coffee (or wait 90min for a table!) while kids play in sight
  • DAN C.
    DAN COXJuly 21, 2011
    You could sit here and enjoy the views for hours! Sit inside, where alcohol is served, and suddenly all is good with the world!
  • Meg F.heart icon on user image
    Meg FarmerJanuary 17, 2015
    Drinks in the sun in Santa Monica. Can't go wrong with that.
  • Grin G.
    Grin GrinJune 10, 2012
    Great place for kids! If u don't have kids be prepared to get covered in sand while u eat.
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam BennettAugust 6, 2014
    Sweet Potato Fries, Omelet, feet in the sand 👌
  • Rosalie R.
    Rosalie RijkmansJune 2, 2013
    Granola Sunday....you won't regret it!
  • Evelyn
    EvelynJune 2, 2012
    Try the Portabello Mushroom And Chive Omelette
  • Christina C.heart icon on user image
    Christina ChinAugust 11, 2019
    Sandwich good but false ad about all meals get a scone! If u order the botb sammie u don't get a scone. Potatoes were burnt that it wasn't edible. Nice spot on sm beach and friendly service.
  • John L.
    John LeslieOctober 15, 2013
    For Brits on the beach, try the nut brown alr - from Yorkshire
  • Kevin P.heart icon on user image
    Kevin PicalausaAugust 11, 2014
    Friendly service and good food
  • Penelope J.
    Penelope JApril 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit outside, put your feet in the sand. Wear sunscreen!
  • Amber B.
    Amber BrownFebruary 21, 2011
    Order anything...you won't be disappointed!
  • AD N.
    AD NysApril 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ridiculously large lunch salads, could easily feed 2. Wine & beer inside only.
  • Dora
    DoraJuly 16, 2010
    This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com
  • Gillian
    GillianJune 27, 2011
    Sit outside. In the sand. Read more
  • AD N.
    AD NysApril 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Coffee, good muffins + espresso to go
  • Paul F.
    Paul FlorezOctober 23, 2011
    Good food but poor service. Waiters are either slow or rude. Beware of the pigeons.
  • Veronica P.
    Ocean scramble is very nice!
  • Hikmet Y.heart icon on user image
    Hikmet YavuzMarch 7, 2020
    omelette is okay
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