Back on the Beach Cafe

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445 Palisades Beach Rd
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu. In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

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3.5779 reviews
Blas V.
10/2/2025

I had a great experience the service was excellent and the food was tasty. Great restaurant to have breakfast on the beach.

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Kevin P.
10/13/2025

This was such a vibey beachside spot right in Santa Monica. My girlfriend surprised me with this place since it was somewhere her aunt used to take her, and it was the perfect choice for a sunset...

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Anna N.
9/22/2025

Can't beat being on the beach and this cafe is right on the sand! There is an indoor portion too, if that's not your vibe. I parked at palisades park and walked down here for cheap parking, but...

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Alex K.
7/29/2025

It's been years since I was last here for a meal. What could be better when the sun's out and it's a gorgeous day. Lunch on the beach. Location is perfect as it's right on the beach next to the...

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Robert D.
11/15/2025

After coming back for the second time, i love this place even more. Even on a cloudy day, this experience is so cool. Highly recommend. The bloody mary is a meal on its own!

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