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Back on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA

Back on the Beach

4.9
4.9
186 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
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. We only seat complete parties.

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 186 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Ambience

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • 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 offers a unique dining experience with "unbeatable location" right on the sand. Enjoy "excellent food" and "friendly service" amidst stunning ocean views. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for sunset dinners, though parking can be challenging. Regulars rave about the "consistently excellent" menu and "amazing" ambiance.

186 Reviews
  1. Bonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous Sadly weather today was very overcast and cold.

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  2. Vicki

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the phone call for information about parking and walking to the pier for Cirque du Soleil to the table on the sand, everything was exquisite! Love this place!

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  3. valerie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A singular experience. Right on the sand. Fresh groceries as a baseline, well cooked and served with pleasant attentiveness. Not fancy. Not fine dining just a good solid menu with fresh ingredients in an epic location. New cocktail menu. Love it here.

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  4. Karen

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My niece and I completed the Santa Monica/Venice Holiday 10K and then treated ourselves to a wonderful breakfast. The food was delicious, the service splendid and I will definitely be back!

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  5. corrie

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reviews were spot on. Excellent breakfast and even got my teenage son to say "this was really good"...so it got better than the typical "aight"! 😁

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  6. sherry

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. Jason is the best waiter and the food is always good.

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  7. SuzWebb

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Best way to spend a beautiful autumn Sunday!!

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  8. ALLYSON

    VIP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location on the beach. The food is rather uninspired though.

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  9. Phyllis

    VIP

    New York City

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 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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  10. 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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Back on the Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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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