Back on the Beach Cafe

The waitress asked me at least 5 times what I was ordering even though it was quiet and nobody was around. It was as if she couldn’t process the information at all. I ordered freshly squeezed orange juice from the menu just to get a cup of regular Tropicana or something. Nevertheless, I was charged for the freshly squeezed orange juice. When I asked if she could replace it with fresh juice, the waitress said they didn’t have it, then called a manager who told me they never make fresh juice, they get it delivered in the morning. So how is it fresh if they supposedly get it delivered? I remember getting freshly squeezed orange juice from them a couple weeks ago without any issue, they made it right in front of me. Now I had to pay $4.50 for some leftover packaged juice. The hotdog was a mere sausage on a bun, no toppings, not even mustard. I paid $16 for this total. What a joke.

The food is good not the best like authentic but is good enough to wait. I think is more about the setting that you enjoy while eating outside. I do recommend this place and also to reserve a day ahead unless you are eating inside. Parking is crazy, everyone is waiting for it. Parking is 6 for 2 hours or 12 all day.

One of the most quintessential California brunch on the beach spots. Met my daughter here and we had the best time. The intelligentsia coffee was amazing and perfect French toast! Oh and you must try the shakshuka.

Very nice relaxing atmosphere to sit on the beach enjoying wine with a tasty lunch or brunch. On weekends it gets extremely crowded with up to 1 hour or longer wait time so consider a short stroll on the beach. Although they often have a table faster than stated. Food is consistently good. Reasonable prices for being on the beach. Showers right next door if you want to wash off sand from your feet.

Friendly, attentive. Perfectly portioned. Lovely presentation. Gorgeous views and atmosphere

You're right on the beach. The outside patio is set up on the sand ❤️ decent food too

So nice to take a break from walking or biking at the beach and have a nice meal. Good food. Lots of tables in and out and of course the beautiful view

We were here on 12/26 for lunch and did not have the experience as expressed by others. The atmosphere was great and it was the reason why we chose to eat here. However the service and food was subpar. We ordered our food around 9:20 and enjoyed the views the place had to offer while we waited. However, as other tables who arrived much later than we did received their food, we never got anything for the next hour. At that point, we were disappointed and upset, and did debate whether or not to just leave. We asked one of the staff if our food was coming out and he did say it would be out shortly. The food we ordered did arrive after an hour and was colder than we expected. We figured it was left in the kitchen for some time. View of the beach was nice but that was all that the place had to offer. Nothing fantastic. We were disappointed because it should have been a better experience.