Back on the Beach Cafe
445 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA
Crema's Take
“Back on the Beach Cafe delivers an unbeatable beachside experience with its prime Santa Monica location where you can literally wiggle your toes in the sand while enjoying genuinely solid seafood and brunch fare. The relaxed patio atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff make it feel like a local favorite rather than a tourist trap, though you'll want to arrive early or make a reservation to snag a spot during peak hours. With consistently warm reviews praising everything from fish tacos to salmon burgers, this spot has clearly earned its reputation as a go-to for both casual coffee breaks and fuller meals with a view.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This was my second time coming here the first me and mom we had the Fish n chips very good. The second I brought my girls young adults they liked the salmon burger I had the fish tacos loved them I recommend this Cafe next time we will try breakfast. We chose to eat outside it was very relaxing. Our waitress was good.
Awesome patio by beach. Yummy food. Only issue with salmon platter was there was only a tablespoon of cream cheese. I like less cream cheese so not a big deal.
It is a great place .the food was very tasty , I’m glad we went there because earlier me and my wife had a very bad experience at KILLER CAFE where we didn’t get service for 45 minutes . But our waiter was super nice and accommodating. Thanks guy , I’ll be back soon.
I absolutely enjoyed the dining experience.That's sunset here! The food was wonderful The atmosphere was great and the staff was very attending.And friendly. I especially enjoyed wiggling my toes in the sand while eating at the table!
A cute cafe right on the Beach with a convenient parking lot. Try to arrive before 11 AM to get a parking spot and avoid the line. Reservation highly recommended if you have a big group. The parking rate is $3 an hour. The food was good - has both breakfast and lunch menu to choose from. I ordered the North African Shakshuka and it was flavorful. Service was attentive - the waiter came around several times to refill water and coffee. Note that the 18% tip is automatically charged on a big group.
Crema Reviews
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