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Big Dean's Oceanfront Cafe

1615 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-2666
bigdeansoceanfrontcafe.com
4.5 star rating based on 12 reviews
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Mon 12pm-9pm Tue-Thu 11am-9pm Fri-Sun 10am-10pm  
Status: Closed  
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Step in from the sand at this no-fuss alternative to upscale Santa Monica

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Sun, Fun, Great Food, Beer, Wine, Music, Sports TV, Outdoor Patios and reasonable prices is what you will find at the world famous Big Dean's Cafe on the Santa Monica Boardwalk. Where nostalgia surrounds you while you relax and sip a beer or have a burger. Bring the children, they are always welcome!

In 1902 Big Dean's Cafe was known as Laring's Lunch Room and was a landmark for years. In... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Big Dean's decor is standard beach-bar style, with neon beer signs, surfboards tagged with corporate beer logos and picnic-table seating. The primary appeal is its proximity to the beach--directly off the Strand, practically in the shadow of the Santa Monica Pier. As the ocean breeze wafts through the open-air seating, it combines with smells rising off the nearby grill to create a wonderful... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 15, 2007

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Step in from the sand at this no-fuss alternative to upscale Santa Monica bars.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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Choose from a good number of cheap bottled domestic and import beers, along with two or three types of wine.
Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

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Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm.
Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

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Step in from the sand at this no-fuss alternative to upscale Santa Monica bars.

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In Short Big Dean's decor is standard beach-bar style, with neon beer signs, surfboards tagged with corporate beer logos and picnic-table seating. The primary appeal is its proximity to the beach--directly off the Strand, practically in the shadow of the Santa Monica Pier. As the ocean breeze wafts through the open-air seating, it combines with smells rising off the nearby grill to... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 29, 2006)

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Despite owner's size issue, his beachfront shanty of much repute is good for cold beer kickbacks for crowds of beach bums pounding cerveza and getting chummy on two outdoor patios. Some real characters among the parched tourists and the last of the wave-battered Monicans. Closes at 10pm, so stumble to Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Pier for more divey fun and some good local live tunes. Cheapest Bud... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on November 14, 2008

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I come all the way from New Zealand just to visit Big Deans

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I love how you can come back there 6 months later and still see the same hard working staff there. Great base for my holiday in California. Rent a bike right next door. Inexpensive accomadation just a short walk away. The staff obviously enjoy their job and run this place perfectly. Nothing finer than seeing Skate board mam come through that door on her inline skates.Be back soon to get my next... more
Posted by kiwidave on April 15, 2009

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I liked the relaxed place, the service was fine, the beer was cold and the burger was great. Nice place. I'll go back. Felt comfortable there.
Posted by HowardE on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 10, 2008)

Great atmosphere, patrons and staff

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I blew into Big Dean's from Tennessee looking for a place to have a quick lunch and a cold one. Five hours, a order of awesome fish tacos and many cold ones later, sadly it was time for me to leave.Big Dean's is one of the last true "dive bars" to be found. Inside there was colorful memorabilia that adored every space of the walls. The attitude and atmosphere was easy going and casual. Mary,... more
Posted by Rob3 on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 06, 2008)
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