Paradise Cove Beach Café

"This place is pretty expensive for the dishes. The atmosphere was nice - we were surprised to go around lunch time and the place be basically empty. The staff was very blunt and not friendly. We did think it was worth at least 3 stars because the clam chowder was good except for its stale crackers on top. Just a heads up that you do pay $10 to park and have to get the parking validated (minimum $30 to spend inside the cafe for the parking validation)."

"Great cafe! Good view of the sea & good service! Appetizers were tasty & fresh! Loved the mussels, the creamy sauce was very good, almost had it like a soup! Coffee came cold, however they were quick to replace it when informed."

"A historic gem, this cafe offers the perfect setting for a hearty breakfast. Steeped in history and adorned with vintage elements, it's also a delightful spot to savor the cove with a 'Beach Boys' claim to fame. The food is good, with big servings and well-seasoned dishes (served in tin plates which is charming but feels indigent), although the hashbrowns tend to be on the oily side. Be mindful of a 5% charge, and there's a $10 parking fee – a bummer, but in California, nothing comes for free."

"Honestly, it was pricier than I expected but totally worth it. The view, sample seating, for a seafood place it didn't smell, nice and clean, our waiter was amazing- truly nice and patient, accommodated our party, made pretty good recommendations for our plates. The dessert was delightful- have never seen such a huge piece of layer cake and each one of us got a layer; the cake was so moist and the right amount of sweet. A truly amazing restaurant and a must experience location."