Pacific Diner

I highly recommend this resto breakfast all day. Food is oooh so good we loved it! The ambiance here is always inviting, so comfy and all staff are friendly. Our first time and definitely this is our go-to place the best in town. Pricing is fair and transparent & definitely value for money. Must be here!

This little diner was the right fit for our family this morning. We had just come from an event where one of our party participated in an ocean swim and it was only 3 minutes away by car. We checked and Google suggested it would have been an 11-minute walk if we had decided to walk from the beach parking. We did find a parking space in their lot just as someone was leaving. The two other vehicles in our party parked on nearby streets. This building has been added on to over the years I think and most of the seating area is in a modified patio so it was a bit toasty but the toast was good 😉. I feel like the meal was a pretty good value for today's dollar. They have an extensive list of omlets and the vegetarian omelette that I ordered was $17 and includes two sides. I chose white bread, toast and potatoes. One of the options as sides was biscuits and gravy or you can just order biscuits with butter and jam and I feel like biscuits and gravy is sort of a substantial item for a side, so that's a pretty good value. They do not have a children's menu, but they were very accommodating with recommendations on what item could be split between the two children in the party and that was a pretty good choice. They had a couple of pancakes and some eggs and bacon. They did have and we took advantage of a high chair and the atmosphere was such that we didn't feel like the kids were out of place or that our slightly soggy party member was out of place in the venue. The food was simple and satisfying. The atmosphere in the menu I would say are overall home-cooked meal on a family friend's patio, but that is the bright spot to me at this venue: how friendly and accommodating the staff were. They made suggestions, refilled coffee cups and made plenty of inquiries as to if we needed any additional items or sauces. It wasn't too crowded and in a lot of places around lunch time, you tend to feel pressured to leave with your party full of children on Sunday and I didn't feel that pressure here. It was a pleasant atmosphere for a meal and conversation this morning.

It was a nice little place for breakfast. Had the John Wayne and it was delicious! All the flavors together were wonderful! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The portions were huge. Thank you for a great breakfast.

It's been 13 years since I've been home to Pedro. I gotta say, the food here is exactly like when I was younger. Guacamole & Bacon omelet with Spanish rice was my go to and it's just as good as ever. Hopefully I'll be back before another 13 years to enjoy an iconic Pedro diner!

Local establishment. Great food. Great service.

Met friends at Pacific Diner and some that I haven’t seen in 30 years. It was a great place to reminisce about old times and quiet enough to hear each other talk. Great service and very attentive servers!

It was the best breakfast I ever had. It was absolutely amazing. We ordered a lot, and we finished everything. I especially recommend this place to everyone. The staff was very friendly and cheerful. Additionally, the owner came to our table, took care of us, and offered us complimentary items. Everything was perfect. I hope I can come back again.

it was very tasty and waiters was so attentive, sweet and friendly! love this place 🥰

The food is really good The coffee is amazing The service was on point We had the chorizo and french toast And side of ham

This place has been here forever. It is a local institution of sorts. Food portions seem to have slightly declined but that's fine. Keep it comin.'

This place is always good, no matter what you get. Saturday and Sunday mornings get really busy. But there is a reason why. Great food and great service.

The service is always great but since they sold it. The food has went down hill. Too crowded now with all the new seating.

Time to update my review back up to 4 stars. We've been regular diners here for many years and recently brought some relatives here for breakfast. Since our last visit, they've added nice new tables and chairs, and service is back on track since my previous review (we've been here several times since). All of our meals were great, our coffee cups were kept full, and service was friendly as usual. Gotta keep it at 4 stars though instead of 5 because of the parking situation. But we're kinda used to it by now.

Absolutely love this place. My family and I have been coming here for years. Unfortunately, they have decreased their portions but the quality of the food remains the same. I always get the Machaca Omelette- it is my favorite. The biscuits with gravy are also delicious. Everything is delicious! The staff is always friendly. It's a diner so you will get the diner atmosphere and service. Love this place!!!!

I stumbled upon Pacific Diner while searching for breakfast spots in San Pedro, drawn by its location further south. The interior felt intimate, with a limited number of seats both at the counter and in booth tables. Unfortunately, I didn't get to experience the outdoor seating area. The server was warm and welcoming as I settled at the counter. Opting for a Denver omelette minus cheese but with added avocado, along with Homestyle potatoes and what seemed more like a roll than a classic biscuit, the meal was decent overall. The potatoes were a bit thinner than expected, but the omelette was well-prepared. The frequent coffee refills were very much appreciated. Despite this rather simple breakfast, coupled with tax and tip, the bill came out to around $30, a tad higher than anticipated. Despite this, the breakfast experience at Pacific Diner was enjoyable, albeit a bit pricey for what it offered.

Smells terrible and the bathrooms are filthy which reflects on what the kitchen is like! Yuckkk!! Dirty and disgusting!!

This place makes me feel like I am living in a story book town, small, friendly, with Star Hallow vibes. If you know what Star Hollow is then you are a G.O.A.T . If you do not, then you better ask somebody! Pacific Diner is close to me, less than a 5 minute ride from here. The staff is great. I want to shout out two people: Amanda and Ebony. First, Amanda is a fun-loving sprite-light given human form. You entered the joint and she demands attention, like an haute couture garbed starlet attending the Grammys. Except that Amanda does not wear Dolce or Khors, she wears exaggerated Christmas earrings, hats, maybe rings. I love that she embraces the festive spirit of the holiday with restrain abandon. I just love anything or anyone that makes me smile on sight! So thank you Amanda for being a daily reminder to smile! Ebony just has some spicy flavor to her that is welcome, joyous, and always induces giggles. (I snap my fingers- they begin in my chest and take a trip across to an arm's length destination). That description is how I honor her flavor! The food is sublime--- true American comfort food that embraces Mexican flavors, for a real California twist. Cause you know--- there is such a thing as Californian-Mexican cuisine. If not, there should be, but I am sure there is. Maybe I just got the name wrong. I have been twice and both times I got biscuits with gravy. The last time I went, I tried the biscuits with a burger patty. As soon as the Patty was set down, I smelled the gorgeous meat. Sometimes I like my meat simple. And hamburger meet is a classic for the ages. I put a biscuit slabbed with grabby on my plate: the patty, the potatoes, the eggs, topped with Strawberry Jam from Smucker's packet made the plate sang a rustic,, home-down carol. Maybe like the Devil Wear Down to Georgia looking for a soul to steal. I like that song a lot! I like my plate a lot. They have salsas, Pico De Gallo, hot sauces, all the accustomed necessities to layer a country breakfast to perfection! Two weird things. 1) My friend brought me ice coffee both times he and I went. So I did not try the coffee. And coffee can be a break or make moment for down-home diners. But I severely doubt that- like really doubt- that their java is so disappointing that I won't go. I would just take ice coffee then like I have been doing. Wait did the universe plan the brought coffee to spare me from this joint's coffee? Sorry overthinking, I am returning to the task at hand. They have eggs Benedict or a version of them. The standard is to serve them with scramble eggs as opposed to the traditional poached eggs. Go figure! This place is great--- go, you'll be happily satisfied!

I love this place. It's my go to for brunch when I'm in Pedro. Parking sucks though. They have a small parking lot which is usually full. Street parking is a mess!! But the food is worth it. The staff is warm and inviting, from the moment we walk in we're greeted by the host. The menu is pretty big and can be a little overwhelming, but everything is finger looking good. My personal favorite is the Chile Verde Omelette. Yumm!!! Tender chunks of pork bathed in a spicy green chili sauce full of flavor!!! This place is definitely a hidden gem!!

Loves sitting at the counter. It's a real diner and they have seating in the back with larger tables but I like the diner experience. Either way the food is top-notch. I like the steak bites. It's an epic breakfast place with more than just breakfast. All their food is really goodbiscuits and gravy and love how they remember your order and it's such a friendly place definitely visit if you want to try a real American breakfast this is the spot

My first time here and definitely coming back. Sat wherever we wanted, was asked about our drink order right away. We sat outside and for how many people that were there it wasn't noisy at all. Server took our food order and was super nice. Food came out hot and delicious. For two meals and one hot chocolate it was under $40. Highly recommend.

The service is always amazing! We usually have Red as our waitress. Everyone is so attentive. The last thing I got was the marinated steak bits. Tasted amazing with biscuits and gravy

My friend and I had brunch there last weekend. We arrived at around 9:30 AM. Parking was easy and I was seated immediately. The diner is exactly what you would hope. It offers both; inside and outside seating. It's a family-friendly place with a laid back beachy vibe. The staff was super friendly and happy to supply refills of really good coffee.. My Denver omelette was perfection. A great start to a wonderful Sunday morning. We'll definitely be returning!!!

This is probably my favorite breakfast place of all time, been going since I was little. The food is hearty and delicious and it feels like home. I highly recommend the John Wayne, (try it with green sauce,) the strawberry waffles, the salmon benedict, or any of the omelets on the special board. I recently learned that it's under new management, I hope they don't change a thing because this place is perfect!

My girlfriend wanted to take me to a place in San Pedro, I clearly hadn't tried before. It was where her family frequented and I was pleased with the food overall. i went with my chicken fried steak and eggs and was happy with how good it was. It had just the right amount of gravy and barely any sausage. The home fries were in abundance and outstanding and the eggs were cooked to order. The sourdough bread was good too, and the service was tip top. This is a classic place for locals, and definitely a try for those that haven't been there like me.

Very slow service but they were busy... the food was ok nothing special. Recommend if your in the area. I was just passing through lol.

Another long overdue review. I used to live 4 buildings away from the Diner and ate here hundreds of times over the 10 years i lived here. This is by far the best breakfast in town. They have the most delicious selection of omelets, I always got the spinach and mushroom , asparagus and the crab omelets and the pancake sandwich - this is when i had a much larger appetite. friends would eat the john wayne and french toast . You need to be here early , This place is a " throw on baseball hat-roll-out of bed kinda place trust me you'll fit right in cuz if you don't , you'll never find parking and you'll have up to an hour wait at peak breakfast times just about every day, maybe 30 min on weekdays . It's rustic too so don't be expecting fancy brunch.Even at an hour it's WELL WORTH THE WAIT . Never had a wrong order here always friendly service and fast , so don't linger too long on extra coffee there are a lot of people waiting for your table . I would carry out a lot , that's pretty fast 20-30 min usually . Glad to see this and a few more coastal staple restaurants -the best of the SP oldies are still around and made it through the pandemic . Highly recommend Pacific Diner . Great place to meet locals and hear about SP history.

Food, Service Everything Is Great! Best Dinner Delicious Food & Coffee The outdoor seating is a perfect choice!

Great food, fun atmosphere, and fast service! We love Julie, the greatest waitress in san pedro, who is always helpful, warm, and accommodating! Great spot for those visiting San Pedro, and very close to easy peasy beach access. Can't wait to come back!

Our hometown fav. Consistently great service and food for over 30 years. Fantastic menu. Reasonably priced.

The green sauce chilaquiles are fire!!! They always come and ask if you need a refill on your coffee too and the staff is very nice!!

As far as diners go, this place does the staples well. If a good dive bar was a restaurant, this would be it. Simple setting packed with locals, understated dishes, fair prices, and a staff who makes you feel right at home. Tip: I recommend the chicken caesar salad if you're in the mood for something lighter.

Pac diner is a beloved local spot for good reason. Warm service, hearty food, and always a busy and cozy atmosphere of friends and families coming together. It's one of the hallmarks of why SP continues to feel like a small town. They serve delicious food with quality service, which is why there's so many regulars.

Pacific Diner is incredibly popular with locals and a destination spot. Bikers and low riders love to commune at this spot down the block. You can't go wrong with your order as their breakfast and lunch are both delicious. I prefer the front dining area as it as original and tight. The back area is open area seating and always full because this is the place to beach and Paseo del Mar. Close to to the Korean Bell, Cabrillo Beach and Point Fermin for your pleasure.

Keeping this short the food here is very fresh family owned and definitely a place to come back to many times.

If you are looking for a good family spot, this is the place to go. Everyone seemed to know someone and the staff were so friendly. The food was great. It has a cozy coastal vibe. My husband and I will definitely be going back there soon!

Food is tasty .. but nothing to go out of your way about Very friendly staff But the parking situation is a nightmare and their restroom is the worst situation I've ever seen I won't be returning since it's a problem to get in and out of the parking and the restroom

This is my local breakfast spot, and the only spot I like going to in San Pedro. Food is always good, I've never had one bad thing to say about Pacific Diner. Steak and bits is the way to go in the morning. Staff is awesome there's not one person that's not moving around asking if you need anything, the number one thing I love is that I never see the bottom of my coffee cup the entire time I'm there until I say I don't want anymore coffee. So come in early have a seat where ever you want and enjoy a nice meal and some coffee. Thanks pacific diner for being awesome, good breakfast spots are hard to find these days.

Best John Wayne Special! Great Service ! Love the mimosas, great outdoor area ! Overall all the food and service were great!

Great food and nice friendly staff! I get that oh so good feeling ! Nice patio too . Thanks Pacific diner .

This place was so good we had breakfast here twice. Once, just the hubby and I and the next day we brought my daughter and her husband with us the second day. Lots of choices, great food and reasonably priced. Coffee was good a flavored creamer.

Best breakfast in San Pedro, by a large margin. The omelet selection is great, and the Steak Bites are so freaking good. Sadly, they are open only until 2, and the parking situation isn't great, but you should definitely come here.

Breakfast 2023 , had the guacamole and bacon omelette with home fries. The omelette is actually a folded bacon frittata with mashed avocado and a dollop of sour cream. Not as good as I remembered. The home fried are still excellent. Recommend that you skip the coffee (it has never been good). Ask for salsa to have with the omelette. The facility is kind of chaotic but homey. The service was minimal but polite.

This place doesn't disappoint!! been coming here for years...and, still serving the best breakfasts and providing a family friendly atmosphere... there is "Not" a dish this place will serve that you will go away saying "it wasn't good" or "not enough served"... you will have walked away killed your craving of Omeltte, Eggs n things, Pancakes, etc... and feeling full? No doubt!! Family owned, well run diner making you really feel welcomed and super friendly... whole heartedly a highly recommended diner if in the area or not.

Fast service friendly staff and great food. I'd go for any meal they are all great. The patio seating can be a bit chilly when it's cold outside

This place is sooo good. The breakfast is to die for. I would recommend really any food they have. Service is always good.

Tried this spot a few weeks ago because of the reviews, the food was good but the awful customer service ruined it for me. I went in with my friend who was blind and when my friend asked what their special was, the staff pointed to their small whiteboard a couple yards away. My friend told the staff he is blind and can't see what the whiteboard says. Instead of reading the specials to my friend, the staff literally walks over to the whiteboard and brings it closer to the table--as if he could read the whiteboard if it was just closer to him--and then she randomly left! The staff came back after a few minutes asking if we were finally ready to order. As a reminder, my friend is blind--not deaf! He asked the staff a simple question and was completely ignored. We ordered and waited 30 minutes for our food when the restaurant half-full. We enjoyed the food, tried to make the best out of an awful exchange, and still tipped. Please do better next time.

At what point do people take notice of a restaurant that continues a downward trend in quality of food and upkeep in its operations. The eating utensils are bent and older and than I am (and I am retired) and as poor a quality without being plastic, I actually would have preferred the plastic that's how bad they are. The tables and chairs are relics from days past. The quality of food is not what it used to be years ago, as an example the biscuits and gravy were bland (tasted like they were out of a box and a can) and the Louisiana sausage somewhat turned (bad). It is very obvious the owners are not concerned with quality of food or upkeep of the interior. Investing in better is not the goal if you look around and are honest. They have made one improvement, they have raised their prices but that does not benefit the customer when quality is not part of that process.

The homemade whipped cream is the main reason I go to Pacific Diner. The menu is diverse, so everyone leaves happy. Great prices for friendly service and good food. Can't wait for my next meal at this neighborhood gem!

Pretty good place to eat .. home cooking .. lotta specials on board .. friendly busy staff .. parking limited it's small snd this place gets crowded .. overall great place to eat and meet up or go with friends .. a San Pedro longtime landmark place to grub

Great atmosphere and burgers. Cool to see all the people ride by on the bikes and cool cars

Ambiance is a down home feeling always comfortable, service top notch Food was fantastic. The Chili Verde is perfect either as an Omelet or as a meal. You have to try it, it's worth it. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

My friend and I stopped by this joint for breakfast several months ago... I'm still thinking about it! I grew up in the Mid Atlantic where small diners like this are common and quintessential. New Jersey being the Diner Capital of the Country, notorious for having the best diners. Pacific Diner is the closest thing I've found to one of those diners I went to back home. You can tell there is a lot of care that goes into the food and the staff feels like family- maybe not obnoxiously friendly but they had a je ne sais quoi. They felt like a warm hug. Apparently, there's another dining space but I sat at the bar which was very cramped but I had no clue ther was another space to sit. Regardless, I enjoyed the best eggs benedict of my entire life and look forward to trying them again!

A San Pedro staple. I've been coming here about as long as I've been alive. It's about as Pedro as the towns, no hipster, no bougie, just your typical small town diner. Yes maybe the staff is abrasive but they've all been working there for like 30 something years. The food is good, you've got a plethora of omelettes to choose from. I'm going to be honest I don't think I've deviated from my Avocado omelette in like 10 years so that's all I can really comment on. But I mean it really is a great omelette: bacon, avocado, and jack cheese. With a side of crispy potatoes, sourdough bread and I tried some of their Spanish sauce this time. I highly recommend going here, but if you're from out of town, (firstly why are you visiting San Pedro lol...I can say that I grew up there) you gotta remember it is San Pedro after all, you're not brunching at some bougie spot in the beach cities. It's basic but it excels at that, the food is good and just be happy with that!

I had the chilaquiles with green sauce and it was delicious,also had the Banana pancakes and they were delicious too. Definitely will come back to try the lunch menu. Coffee was great too. Service is great and in the morning it wasn't too crowded. Will be back again

Used to be married to a Pedro girl. Got divorced and moved away. Hadn't been here in years. I stopped by today and had the Mexican chicken breakfast and it reminded me why we used to come here all the time. Great food , great customer service. Thanks Julie!

The food is very mediocre and the service really sucks . I came with a friend , we ordered quickly because we knew exactly what we wanted (it's not our first rodeo). We ordered and asked for drinks . The drinks took about 10 minutes to come out . We were able to drink all of our drinks and request a refill before the food came which took about 45-50 mins in total (didn't get our refill until food came) Our waitress then forgot to bring our refill so I had to ask the busboy , who then directed us to ask our waitress. I was very under pleased. We've given this place multiple chances because it's walking distance from my house but the service is always very poor .

Pacific diner has been around all my life. The word diner says it all I love this place would come here every day or should I say would have breakfast every day food is excellent selection is huge service is great San Pedro's finest diner.