Reviews for Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe in Santa Monica, CA

This place is great and a must go to if you're visiting. You can sit outside have a beer watch the passer buyers and grab a... great burger with cheese grilled onions and french fries on the side. We rode our bikes from Venice park them on the side andhad a great time. They only serve beer and wine but that's enough for the beach life. They play great music mostly oldies rockand roll. Not quite sure about the parking situation as I rode my bike, cheers! Read more

This place has it all, super friendly staff, good food and great beach atmosphere!!! Lots of sports, it was Monday night,... football, awesome burger, quesadillas and drinks!!! We were visiting from Canada and Google searched the best restaurants onSanta Monica beach, and we were not disappointed!!!! Read more

We had a great meal at Big Dean?s Ocean Front Cafe! Service was quick and good. Prices were very reasonable. Food was delicious.... Waiter Junior gave us some great local knowledge. You won?t be disappointed. Read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Super friendly staff. Food was great including a good selection of choices. Location tough to beat-right at... the end of the pier and great views. And shockingly reasonable in pricing, especially given the location. Tall beers from localbreweries. Great choice for lunch or dinner. Read more

Delicious burgers!! ???????? Really enjoyed the ambiance; staff was really nice and attentive too. Not to mention the great... large cup sizes they have for the beer! (Just wish it wasn?t plastic cups). I will definitely be coming back again! ???? Read more

I've been going to Dean's for at least five years. Doesn't matter if it's busy or not the staff manages to take care of... everyone. Great beach food, chicken tacos, fish tacos, and burgers are my favorites. Prices are amazing considering thelocation. Read more

Large bar in great location, at the base of Santa Monica Pier. Good selection of craft beers and liquors. Nice outdoor seating... area with perimeter fencing. My only gripe is the plastic containers, rather than glass. Alcohol is not allowed beyond theperimeter, so glass poses no threat or danger to others. I personally really dislike drinking out of plastic, plus it can neverbe as environmentally-friendly as glass. Nevertheless, good beer, good music, friendly staff; would return! Read more

I had a great time here! It?s a perfect spot to enjoy the ocean breeze. Good vibes and good food and good beers! I tried the... nachos, garden burger and fries! The garden burger was super delicious! They also have beyond burger. But other than that theyare short of vegetarian items on their menu. I wish they would have at least one vegetarian taco item and one other vegetarianitem. Other than that I perfectly enjoyed this place. Read more