Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hours open
Monday:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Location & Phone number
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
About the Business
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is a beloved institution located on the Santa Monica Boardwalk in California. This bar and restaurant is where locals gather and tourists always return for a good time. With a laid-back atmosphere, outdoor patios, and reasonable prices, Big Dean's offers sun, fun, great food, beer, wine, music, and sports TV.
Established in 1902 as Laring's Lunch Room, Big Dean's has a long history of serving delicious food and drinks to a diverse clientele. Over the years, the cafe has attracted colorful characters, including local lifeguards, body builders, and celebrities like Cary Grant and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
With 23 TV screens showing all major sporting events, Big Dean's is the perfect spot to watch the game with friends and family. Children are always welcome, making it a great place for a casual meal or drinks. The menu features a variety of options, from buffalo wings to grilled hamburgers, all at budget-friendly prices.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a place to relax with a drink, Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is the place to be in Santa Monica. Come experience the nostalgia and charm of this iconic establishment on the beachfront.
Reviews
"I’m happy this restaurant has a lot of reservations but trying to get a spot was impossible on a Sunday. While they checked our IDs to enter, we couldn’t find a single spot without a reservation to sit at. Also, the vibe was so unwelcoming. Not only was it very bro-y, but no servers bothered to come to our table or even let us know until 5 minute later that our table that had no reservations on it, wasn’t available to sit at. AVOID this place if you don’t want to be treated like you’re taking up valuable space in their restaurant even if you’re a paying patron. Would highly recommend going anywhere else as there are so many options available. We didn’t bother staying after not being able to find a seat."
"Best burger in town. Just get the Cheeseburger and feel like in heaven. Sorry, NO, get 2!!!! Best beach feeling with food and drinks!!"
"My girlfriend and I went on a Sunday to this beachside location. While the service is not immediately attentive to our arriving there, that can be excused by the football fanfare that was keeping their tables full and the bar busy. No doubt an amazing open-air atmosphere, and the eats were competent. I settled on a great Philly cheesesteak and we split some boneless buffalo wings."
"If you love a casual fun place with delicious food, this is it! Their burger really is the best with the perfect amount of char on the outside edge (see pics). Just down the steps from Santa Monica Pier!"
"I had a party of 11 and they were able to accommodate us in the back side of the restaurant. I was hoping to sit up front and people watch while we ate, but that was the only area available at the time. This place is spacious, the waiter was friendly and took out order for food and drinks fairly quick. If your in the are, stop by to have a drink and some food. The hamburger wasn't top notch but satisfied my hunger."
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