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Big Deans "Muscle-In" Cafe

Santa Monica Pier, 1615 Ocean Front Walk (Santa Monica Pier Overpass), Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-2666
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Ranked #15 of 375 restaurants in Santa Monica
Price range: ₹ 0 - ₹ 1,094
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, View, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, View, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Top Contributor
81 reviews 81 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We stumbled upon this place out of dumb luck. We are staying at the Loews hotel and walked to grab some quick lunch. I had the Ahi tuna fish tacos and they were awesome. The fish is well cooked and extremely juicy/tender. You can sit outside and take in the sunshine while enjoying the food. Aslo, it is very well... More

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Olathe, Kansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The staff absolutely set this place apart. Fun energetic environment. My first time here and they treat you like a 10 year regular. Walked by and they had a KC Royals game on TV. One of the bartenders is from KC. From the GM to mgr and the entire crew they make you feel right at home. I will go... More

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Bath UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

Was down on the pier and wanted to eat so checked Trip Advisor and came up with here. Waitress was very friendly and helpful as we were clearly not local. Burgers were greasy but tasty, not at all fancy but good prices and handy for people watching ( sorry for laughing when you skated into that bollard man on skateboard!... More

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Berkeley, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We spent one night in Santa Monica and found this cafe on Trip Advisor. Food was alright, but the atmosphere was great. We watched a Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox game with much excitement. A great place for families with sports loving boys.

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British Columbia, Canada
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We are absolute health nuts and treat ourselves to fried foods about once a year. Deep fried clams and fries- what's not to love? Simple, cheap. Burgers looked great. Ambience very surfer. Service friendly by aging surfer dudes. Loved it.

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Carmichael, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

After reading reviews we decided to give this place a try last week with our 13 and 16 year olds. Mistake. Food was greasy and tasteless with the exception of the cheeseburger which my son said was greasy but good. French fries were terrible. The atmosphere is local bar. Lots of drunk people. Not a great experience, but the location... More

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Mooresville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Definitely need to be ready for fried foods or at least bar type food. We hit this place as we just arrived and were waiting for our hotel room to be ready. Service was excellent. had two teenagers and the wait staff were great w them. burgers were really good!!!

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

The place is very open to the elements but after reading the reviews here we thought we'd check it out. And check it out we did. It was amazing and off the main pier section, even though it was just under it. We didnt want much food so we ordered their fish tacos for $6. The were much bigger than... More

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Honolulu, HI
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

This establishment been at the Santa Monica Pier for years. Has a old style feel to it where one can have a cold beer along with many locals that frequent the place. Parking at the pier is $6. This establishment fits in with the kitschy place of the Santa Monica Pier.

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Birmingham, Alabama
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38 reviews 38 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

After watching a beautiful sunset at Santa Monica pier we decided rather than fight the traffic leaving to grab some dinner. If you are at the beach walk under the pier & go south. This is not carnival food it is good real food. Inside of opting for a burger we had the chili dogs...yum...with a basket of frings (onion... More

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