Mrs. Olson's Restaurant

The decor inside has the feel of an old-time local haunt -- very fun and busy with various decorations to catch your eye. I'd say the ambiance and location are the best part of this establishment. There's live music here at times, and the patio area overlooks the harbor. There's always a light breeze blowing through which is really nice during brunch time. The food is alright too. Though I wouldn't say the food is top top reason to come here. Prices are also on part with what you'd pay at a small restaurant.

We discovered this spot even before we had a chance to fully familiarize ourselves with the area. Coincidentally, a few nights earlier, we had dinner upstairs at the Lookout Bar. While the nightlife at Mrs. Olens was definitely lively and cool—personally, not my usual scene—it was fun to watch the punk rock mosh pit from outside. We arrived on a Sunday morning expecting it to be busy, but to our surprise, it was quite quiet around 8:30 AM. For breakfast, I tried the chilaquiles, as well as the pancakes and French toast. The flavors were good and satisfying, though nothing particularly extraordinary. There was an extra charge for eggs, which was expected with the price increase, overall, the meal was enjoyable. I’d love to come back and try their Bloody Mary’s—they looked incredibly refreshing and delicious!

Harbor tax: 3.5% and sales tax 9.25% The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated and interesting, the staff were kind, and the food tasted pretty good. The only downside was that the clam chowder felt more like potato soup.

⸻ Extremely disappointed. Ms. Olson’s used to be the breakfast spot a couple of years ago. Had I known it was under new management, I honestly wouldn’t have gone back. The previous owner was always so sweet and welcoming, which made the place special. I should’ve taken the hint when the restaurant was nearly empty, and then the table behind us actually got up and left because the kitchen was out of several breakfast items. When our food finally arrived, it was very underwhelming. The potatoes were cold, and the overall quality just wasn’t there. To make matters worse, it was ridiculously expensive. Two breakfast plates plus nearly 13% sales tax came out to $80, which is wild considering the quality of the food and experience. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning.

UPDATE: We ate breakfast here and it was terrible. I don't know if they got a new cook or what is going on. Our food looked great, but that's as far as its goodness went. My son's hot chicken sandwich was not very good. The fries were the only good food out of both our meals. I ordered an omelet with sourdough toast and crispy hash browns. All the moisture was cooked out of the hash browns and it was like eating plastic. My "toast" was just warmed bread that was not even near being toasted. The omelet had almost no cheese and the vegis were way over grilled. My stomach still hurts from my breakfast and it's now midnight that I'm writing this review. Our service at first was great. We got drinks and gave our order quite quickly. Then as we waited for our food, 2 other tables were seated and received their food before we did. One of the tables was seated at least 10 minutes after we ordered. This experience will keep me away for a while. Old review: Our meals were delicious and the service was great.

My wife and I loved having our Christmas Eve Breakfast here.... The Menu has so many choices and the Portions are Great! We had to take home our excess food. Location is beautiful and this place can accommodate large groups. This place is Military and First Responder Friendly. Great service and we both were amazed how helpful and courteous their waitresses are. Will definitely return for more. I highly recommend this place for locals and visitors. 🤙🏻🌟🎄🎅🏻😊

I love, love, LOVE this gem tucked away in Channel Islands harbor. The patio has actual sand under your feet so it makes it an immersive beach side experience. Also-the service was very fast and super friendly! The breakfast was out of this world delicious. Couldn’t believe how awesomely big the portion sizes were! The bacon was absolute perfection. Looking forward to visiting again and enjoying another morning mimosa by the palm trees.

After hours this is a great venue for indie and local bands. The atmosphere is very intimate and unique. The decor sits apart from most places and it's clear that the owner really cares about the place. There is plenty of room for parking and the bar is easily accessed. Being right on the beach this is a great place to hang out and catch a show.