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Back on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA

Back on the Beach

4.9
4.9
178 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 393-8282
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Best Ambience

  • Westside

    Best Ambience

  • Westside

    Great for brunch

  • Westside

    Child-friendly

  • Westside

    Great for scenic views

  • Westside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back on the Beach is a seaside gem offering "burgers and beer on the beach." Enjoy the "beautiful atmosphere" and "excellent service" while dining with your "feet in the sand." Known for its "great food and friendly service," it's perfect for beachside breakfasts and sunsets. Reservations recommended!

178 Reviews
  1. Phyllis

    New York City

    177 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Back at the Beach. A beautiful setting. Excellent food. Pleasant staff.

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  2. Scott

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and food. Would definitely go again.

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  3. Stacey

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the few places where you can have breakfast or lunch on the sand!

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  4. Ron

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Back On The Beach offers a delicious combination of soft ocean breezes, sand between your toes (if you like), engaging servers and of course, their outstanding breakfast and lunch menu. Early dinners served only in the Summer. And...if you leave food on your plate, the seabirds will be happy to help you finish.

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  5. Debbie

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food, service, ambience and total general experience was, as usual (and I’ve been many times) fantastic. It’s my favorite place to go and relax and enjoy good food. There were 5 in our party and the opinion was unanimous. That includes 3 who are extremely picky eaters. We will all be back!

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  6. Lauren

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to have brunch on at Saturday or Sunday!

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  7. BobandJill

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant on the beach. And by that, I mean, you can put your feet in the sand, if you wish. Love it!

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  8. DONNA

    Los Angeles

    154 reviews

    4.0

    154 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to Santa Monica for a couple of days to see the beach....so picked this restaurant for breakfast. A bit of a walk from our hotel...and down the cliff...but it was nice.

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  9. Lynda

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views, neat little cafe right on the beach.

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  10. Stacey

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be one of the best breakfast/lunch/brunch places in LA and one of the very few where your feet are in the sand! Without a reservation the wait can be long on sunny weekends, but a walk down the beach makes it go faster. They do a good job of honoring reservations. If I could give them six ⭐️ I would!

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Back on the Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Back on the Beach

445 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Beach House Way
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–16:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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