Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
A classic, laid-back beachside dive famous for cold beer and solid pub grub. Read more
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At 1615 Ocean Front Walk in Downtown, Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is a classic, laid-back beachside dive famous for cold beer and solid pub grub, a neighborhood fixture that draws authentic beach bar seafood lovers from across Santa Monica. Deep in Downtown, it consistently draws those who know that the best seafood in Downtown is found here. Whether you are a Downtown regular or visiting for the first time, the menu with options like Lobster Roll, Grilled Salmon, Fish and Chips, and Shrimp Scampi is worth exploring. Browse the full menu and review its scores across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and FoodIndex all on this page.
Known for: A classic, laid-back beachside dive famous for cold beer and solid pub grub.
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe Reviews
Curious how diners rate Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this seafood spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.
On Google 4.4 from 1600+ reviews, Yelp 4.0 from 760+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 74.15 for Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
1600+ reviews
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Yelp
760+ reviews
Exact count: 764
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Amenities & attributes
- Onsite services available
- High chairs available
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Lively
- Trendy
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dogs allowed
Location & hours
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Downtown, Los Angeles