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Snug Harbor
90/100 (558 ratings)
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"Recommended by other restaurateur for breakfast. We were not disappointed. Food was great. No frozen juices here, all squeezed fresh. Slick and..."
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"I had the cilantro chicken sandwich and it was quite delicious, the portions were large, service was amazing and the atmosphere was..."
Emelly Tapia
"The best breakfast in LA! We came in this weekend for the Pumpkin Pancakes and the Fried Chicken and Waffles. Everything is soo..."
Tariana Cox
"UPDATE 6/12/2023 I love love love their burgers! Best burger and curly fries in LA! Come here during the week for their $15 burger+fries+soda,..."
eriko p
"Very authentic American breakfast and decorations...loved their breakfasta and pancake was..."
Ayman Abu Hasna
"This is a true gem. A real diner with booths and counter top spinning stools. Great music. Lovey people. Even better menu. Everyone can get something..."
Ciara Che
"My daughter and I saw the great reviews on this place so we decided to stop by and try it out. They offer indoor & patio dining. We opted for the..."
Jovic Snyder
"Pricey but for the area you expect it. The lunch special burger deal is a decent price especially considering itā€™s one of the best burgers you will..."
Drifton A. Way
"Cozy, old-fashioned diner in Santa Monica, complete with tall, private booths & swivel seats at the counter. Outdoor patio dining is also available,..."
Chelsea Hands
"Hard to find breakfast places with some good homemade cooking . This one fits the bill. Food was good and we split the chicken fried steak breakfast...."
Steve Bhatia
Rae's Restaurant
83/100 (1244 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Really good diner! Probably one of the best diner experiences specially for the price! Would definitely recommend this place. Coffee is pretty bad,..."
Miguel Cruz
"Rae's hasn't changed in many years. That's probably the best part of visiting this restaurant. This is just a classic west coast diner. Once you sit..."
Brandon Smith
"Overall a 5 ā­ļø as I've been going to Rae's for over 30 years and little has changed. The only thing to go for is breakfast. The car park is now a..."
Table 8
"Excellent simple brunch spot. Outside seating option. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Side street parking with pay but worth it. Highly..."
Darren Ursua
"Great place for breakfast! šŸ„ž My first time here at Raeā€™s and was a welcoming experienceā€¦not pressuring nor hassling me but inviting..."
Adam A. Z.
"It's a staple of the Santa Monica area. Raes hasn't changed in decades. Same friendly smiling staff, same great tasting food at an affordable..."
Jon Lynch
"Cool, old-school diner. Inexpensive, good food, with Mexican options. Cash..."
Brian L. Frye
"If you're in LA and you're trying to save a buck. This is a great option! I got the corned beef hash and it was just around $11. Will definitely be..."
Aaron S. Chen
"Solid comfort food in old school diner setting. This is the type of joint that's kinda rare these days. Filling food, good prices, friendly service...."
lenswork4
"I like this place for the food and the staff. The people here are nice and I like to come here for breakfast. Itā€™s pretty reasonably..."
J M-E
"Incredible breakfast spot! Love their chorizo & eggs (as pictured)! Friendly staff. Fast service. I will come here anytime I'm in Santa Monica. Do..."
Eddy Goyanes
"I love a good diner and this is a great one. My ABLT sandwich was tasty. I highly recommend the cole slaw. The staff is friendly and efficient. On..."
Amy Carlson
"Great service and good food options for a great..."
Julianna Facundo
"This is an absolute must when in Santa Monica. Classic dinner with great counter seating. Parking is off street. Excellent staff and..."
Michael Kilpack
"Incredible little diner spot. Prompt service, indoor & outdoor seating, the food is great and the coffee and water cups are always kept full. Took my..."
Kevin Smith
Izzy's Deli
83/100 (1903 ratings)
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"This must be only of the old fashion NYC Style Deli in LA, Open 24 Hours, very old style menu, simple food and huge portions, Pastrami was very good,..."
Chef Menajem Peretz
"Huge sandwiches (meat was tender) and great soup options. Soup was over salted but flavor was delicious. Huge portions, definitely..."
sandra colwell
"They nail the deli standards: pickles & portions. šŸ‘Œ bonus lovely service & open 24/7 including holidays. How can you ever feel alone..."
Sarah Scheffer
"I used to live in Brentwood and would eat here once in a while. I'm a huge Curb Your Enthusiasm fan, and a lot of my friends work in film and tv..."
Crank Fastle
"Stopped in for a late night supper. Went with the stuffed cabbage, small side salad and veggie medley. It was delicious! Ordered a side of their deli..."
Jeff Prata
"So glad I walked up the street from my Dr. appt. and discovered this place!! My only regret is not ordering the Pastrami! Had the chili dog with some..."
Drew Cannioto
"Open 24 hours and boasting a taste of its nostalgic past on the walls, this diner has lots of comfort food selections and a great assortmant of..."
Shaun Marcus
"Love it... Santa Monica staple. The food is pretty dang tasty! Great portions and the service is good. Our family has been going here since it..."
NorCal 2 SoCal
"Food portions are plentiful, fresh coffee, waffles are simply tasty, customer service..."
Blanca Gomez
"Great variety of food and beverages, friendly and knowledgeable staff, reasonably priced and parking can get tough. Nice..."
Tyler Ann Sands aka Sister Gramps
"Pastrami dip is the only thing I get here. Go when itā€™s slow as the food comes out better than when they are by busy. Comfort food for..."
raul yrastorza
"The pastrami special was Priced Right 1199 for a pickle steak fries and a nice size pastrami sandwich with coleslaw. You can call ahead eat in or..."
Toni ā€œBetty Boopā€ Wright
"Great ambiance... staff makes you feel like a regular. Food is great. Ask for..."
Da Luchee
"Craving for meat at 2:00 in the morning? No worries! The best thing about this place is it serves..."
Dan P (ēŖ®å°å­)
"The foods was good, waitresses was..."
F Y
"I've been here a few times now for lunch, but I always order breakfast. I haven't had anything that wasn't delicious and I like the ambiance of the..."
Nicolette Mena
Swingers
82/100 (1239 ratings)
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"Swingers is a fun retro casual dining neighborhood hangout style restaurant. Great food, friendly staff. Highly..."
Tim Hunter
"The service was great and the food even better. Love how they cater to gluten free..."
Debra Rosado Bohac
"Chill atmosphere, great variety on the menu, healthy options, good prices, and open late. California omelet and the chicken quesadilla are..."
Alex Ranarivelo
"I've been to both locations in Beverly Hills and now Santa Monica. The Swingers Diner food is my life. The ultimate that got me head over hill is the..."
Mc Grew
"Good diner food w / friendly staff and comfortable..."
Stormy Lee Rollins
"Hadn't been here in years(and I mean like 17 years lol ) but everything was just as I remembered it. I had the fried egg sandwich and redeye coffee-..."
Lelia Eaton
"Great food, excellent service, cool vibe. A standard weekend breakfast place for..."
Bill Bloom
"Great place to eat!!!!ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ok you must try this place..."
Steve Gackstetter
"Excellent customer service the environment is very diverse and good people - great food. No need to dress up..."
Carla Fabian
"This restaurant deserves my 5 star rating, their food was wonderful! Delicious, tasty, I actually licked my plate after I finished my breakfast. Go..."
Adam Skiba
"Art Deco interiors are met with new age dining options - you can be a picky eater here. Lots of vegan and gluten free options/substitutes. Iā€™ve..."
Jenae Lien
"Service was very friendly and fast. Food was good (although my potatoes were covered in rosemary), coffee was good. The atmosphere and the music did..."
Ralf Assmann
"Our server was awesome! We had to wait because the kitchen was behind. The coffee was good. I had huevos rancheros which were good! It was covered..."
Manny Ellison
"Great place for breakfast! Hands down the best pancakes I had in the US. Fluffy, tasty, not pancake-mix-like contrary to other diners I visited. The..."
Victor Habourdin
"What a great place!!! Very late hrs, amazing food. Party times! I came here with several friends, after an event, so there were 4 of us. Very..."
TYZ
"The food is okay if you consider how cheap their prices are. I'm not a bargain hunter looking for big and inexpensive plate of food. If that's your..."
Revolutionario LAFOOD
"Very nice place. You got great people working there. The food tastes very good and the price is pretty cheap. Also in a great location for breakfast..."
Daniel Lau
"Had the late night munchies after leaving a bar and didn't realize Swingers was a healthy diner! Caught me by surprise, but that's way better than..."
Gigi
"Awesome breakfast! I tried the "All American" and it was delicious. Ask for the pure Marple Syrup with your pancakes, definitely worth it. Also the..."
roxane roxane
"Classic American diner. Felt like going back to the 50s sitting in there. Food was good and the price is..."
Sovatha
Johnny Rockets
81/100 (1377 ratings)
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Fast food
Diner
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American
Fast Food
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Cheap Eats
"Fresh hamburgers, great service, and a 50s theme atmosphere. Wouldn't call it a fast food restaurant, considering there's a waiter and a longer than..."
MENG JUNG TSAI
"Possibly 1 of my best burgers at a fast food joint. Loved the crisp edge on the patty and the overall balance of the burger. The style and diner vibe..."
Dan Moodley
"Good old American diner food... Nothing overly fancy but tasty burgers and fries. Cute little touch on..."
K B (Bee)
"One of the best burguers in Santa..."
Roger NĆŗƱez
"Food was mediocre. Over priced for no better than it..."
Jared Hartman
"Like most major chains the food quality is not as good, but everything was cooked to order and served hot. The service is spot..."
Lawrence Dotson
"Oh yes!!! Finally a homemade tasty burger. The burger was cooked to perfection. The chili cheese fries were flavored like the chili had been slow..."
Janie F
"Went here with my family and it was busy right up until 3pm. We had a double pram and it was tight and not heaps of room to park inside. We were..."
Damien Crossling
"Well, if you have not tried the impossible burger as of yet. I would recommend trying it here. I loved it! It was very delicious. We sat outside for..."
Bougie Corner
"I drove from Santa Clarita to Santa Monica for Johnny Rockets that alone should say a lot. Any as you can see from previous reviews I always always..."
Jesse Alvarez
"Food was great and satisfied my burger craving! Servers were quick and after getting our food, we were able to take our time to eat and enjoy the..."
Yue
"The taste is absolutely good, I was happy to eat the Rocket single burger for sure. It was the best burger in LA, and the fried onion. This..."
SiYoung Jeon (AMY)
"Delicious food and entertaining staff that draw cute pictures out of ketchup as we receive our food is a cute touch to the service. Staff are really..."
Neill Castro
"AMAZING burger. I got Rocket burger with fries. The patty was so juicy. Fries was cooked perfectly. Erik was AMAZING as well. Perfect..."
denkorea
Perry's Beach Cafe And Rentals
74/100 (271 ratings)
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Cafe
Diner
Diner
American
American
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Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Diner
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Validated Parking
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Cheap Eats
"This is one of the best experiences on beach front dining I have ever had. The food is top notch. I am a foodie and eat in expensive restaurants. The..."
Melody Brown
"Perry's & the staff there: Thanks for all the great breakfasts and lunches. I tell my friends about the great food at "my front porch". Is there..."
Jonathan D Brown
"Sit back, relax and watch the world go by, all for the price of a drink. Fantastic!! Live it here. Great food too. 5..."
Mark Beddingfield
"Loved it! Had the fish and chips special! Was delicious! So convenient too. Took one of the tricycles for a ride along the beach. So much fun! The..."
Myles Lobdell
"I grew up eating their pizza whenever I get nostalgic I go in for a slice and it still tastes the same. The new menu is very impressive the owner..."
Thaddeus Warth
"Service was great. We were treated like family!! Food was..."
Jason Smidt
"Best place for breakfast in LA!! It has everything: the nicest staff, very delicious food, so quiet in the mornings so one can read and relax! If you..."
Camelia Alb
"Had an amazing breakfast! Followed by a family fun bike ride down the boardwalk to Venice beach! Everything was first-class! Can't wait to go..."
Kerri Garton Allen
"Good food, good music, relaxing place. Front side beach, beast seats..."
Jesus Guillen
"One of the best places to eat veggie sandwiches!! 100%..."
Zhenia Poncedeleon
"OMG so awesome. Does anyone else LOVE how they just don't even cover up the previous Grocery store markings? This is my favorite sports store and I'm..."
Carolyn Garcia
"As noted by many people here. It can be hit or miss if you are looking for something specific. But go there to browse and chances are you'll find..."
Spencer Carpenter
"My wife and I come here every time we come to this coffee shop. They have good coffee and cake. I strongly recommend this coffee..."
Ava-Mai Holden
"Excellent food! Great options, including healthier options. Super friendly people here with fresh sea air and ocean views. I mean come on... it's..."
Jet Boy
"Lovely beach side restaurant and cafe. Relatively quick service considering it's all freshly made. Wonderful fresh ingredients and good portion..."
Emily Hannon-Luijbregts
"It was ether I was really hungry or they really have a fantastic hot dog! Add onions and peppers and thank me forever... We also rented skates, which..."
Liat Cohen Raviv
Coogie Cafe
79/100 (248 ratings)
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American
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"Stopped in for a quick bite as it looked like a nice diner nestled among the sushi places and trendy eateries is Santa Monica. Clean place, friendly..."
Mike Bolter
"Iā€™ve always loved Coogieā€™s, I even went to the one they had in Malibu a..."
Steven Lockwood
"We frequent this place. Great outdoor patio area. Service is friendly. Place is always clean. I usually get the eggs Benedict but my better half..."
Koren Kordes
"Great friendly service. The waiter knew the menu well. The bus boy was great at coming to clear empty plates. Our cups where not empty for more than..."
Lidia Serrano
"Delicious and very attentive staff...on anniversary vac from Tennessee and they are well worth returning to. I love that they focus on the food and..."
Willie Mae Humphrey
"Old school great food in a wonderfully light setting indoors or outside in the patio. Very friendly staff and the coffee just keeps on coming, should..."
Henry Servin
"The salmon salad and eggs Benedict were terrific. Didnā€™t have our usual waiter, so the service was not very attentive until I raised a fuss. I..."
Tony Todaro
"Oh boy! Coogie's is great. I'd call it 'retro California'. Far from the beach and tourists. Great food and service at friendly prices. Great hangout..."
Francis Butterworth
"Coogies is an old but charming diner/cafe on Santa Monica Boulevard. The building could use a touch of paint, but once you are inside, none of that..."
Andrew
"Came in late with a hungry family. They were closing but offered to make our meal to go. Food was good and hot. Nice place and..."
Eileen Wayne
"I had the rustic Italian omelet that was good but seems like it was missing something else,,,Hmmm other than that place was clean,,,Friendly staff..."
James Wright Sr
"We enjoyed a great Thai salad and breakfast burrito. Server was attentive and very pleasant. Super comfortable seating and..."
April McQuade
"Coogies Cafe is great! ..Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. A broad menu, including eggs, meat, soup & some vegie options too. Service is responsive & good...."
Julena Lind
"Food and service excellent. Environment pleasant. Quiet enough to hear. Really a good place. Go there very..."
Timothy Dallinger
"Food was good service was amazing!! Got here when it wasn't busy got our food shortly after ordering. Patio seating was good since we had a hungry..."
Kyndra Lawless
Mels Drive In Santa Monica
78/100 (2742 ratings)
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American
Vegetarian Friendly
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Sit down
American
Diner
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"Chasen was the most helpful and friendly person you could meet in the food industry. I will definitely visit this resturant just because of..."
Ron Farrow Taylor
"Loved it, great decor, so much of the original Penguins' has been preserved. Food was excellent, though it will be out of reach for a lot on a..."
Amanda Campbell
"This place is a nostalgic gem. So stoked it's in Santa..."
Michele Millard
"Super cute place and friendly..."
Vanessa Marie
"Great turkey sliders, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. Loved atmosphere and service..."
Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera
"LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. canā€™t beat the spot, and sure canā€™t beat the name. Melā€™s always is the happening place! if you want quality, look..."
Sam Hersey
"It kept the penguin sign from way before. That's..."
Sheila Shaila Quarry
"Went there years ago in Orlando. It looks just like the set if HAPPY DAYS. and Ricky Ricardo and his band were playing..."
Janet Wolfman
"Loved the atmosphere and the juke boxes available at most tables! Such a classic place. The food was decent, my partner loved his steak and eggs..."
Rachel Aguilar
"Our server was awesome! He recommended a banana peanut butter shake which was a dream! Food tasted fresh and delicious. We liked how this location is..."
Lion & Poodles adventures
"I loved the food( Hollywood burger).My mom wasn't a fan of her veggie burger but my food was good. I also had a good Bellini for only $5. Also I like..."
Tabia Simone
"Loved it. Got 3 breakfast items to go and it was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Great sized meals. Atmosphere was awesome. Very clean...."
Meisa Khammedov
"Best Mel's drive-in I've been to. Great atmosphere, nice employees, and tasty bites! When I'm around, I always stop here for a nice lunch or..."
LĆ”szlĆ³ BĆ”lint
"Arrived 7:15am. Was promptly seated and asked what to drink. Wonderful people work here. Ordered the lumberjack meal and man was it huge! Coffee..."
Joshua Sturts
"šŸ³ šŸ„“ 1st stop off the flight craving some classic home style breakfast and Melā€™s hit the bullseye šŸ˜‹ Best hashbrowns EVER! They make em..."
Travis Vallejo
"We enjoyed our time eating breakfast here. Itā€™s nice and clean inside. They have cute jukeboxes at some of the tables so bring some quarters. The..."
Kelsea Blaire
"AMAZING!!! This is place is just perfect. We had to stay one night near Santa Monika and we arrived early in the morning. From our motel recommended..."
K. C.
"Such a great place. The food was great, service was flawless and atmosphere is just perfect! Music is on point and itā€™s clean and..."
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