Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

Bar & grill · Santa Monica

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"Big Dean’s has been in operation since the 1970s and is a flat-out Santa Monica institution. Situated right on the boardwalk below the pier, its touristy location might not inspire much confidence, but Big Dean’s always seems to attract a perfect mix of locals, out-of-towners, and laid-back people who just want to drink by the ocean all day. Try to snag a table on the back patio, and don’t leave without ordering one of the most underrated burgers on the Westside." - Brant Cox

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1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Get directions

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