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    Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe, Bar in Santa Monica
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    Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

    Santa Monica Pier / Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica

    Bar in Santa Monica, United States

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    Price

    $20–30per person

    Why go

    Book this when the plan is casual, beachfront, and group-friendly. Big Dean’s Ocean Front Cafe is strongest for burgers, beer, sports, and a low-effort Santa Monica Pier stop, with walk-in-friendly access and a long local history that gives it more character than a generic boardwalk bar.

    About Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

    Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is a casual venue in Santa Monica with a price point of about $20 per person. That is the grounded planning information to use here, and it gives you a useful, practical frame before you start filling in the rest of an outing. Rather than reading this as a formal dining recommendation or as a place that requires a more dressed-up approach, it is an easygoing, casual option rather than a formal or dressy meal. A Santa Monica stop, a casual dress code, and a modest spend point toward simplicity.

    The clearest takeaways are simple: Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is in Santa Monica, the dress code is casual, and the price is $20 per person. If you are comparing possible places in Santa Monica, this is the kind of entry where the value is in knowing the basic tone and rough budget, then checking any finer points that matter to your plans.

    Use it when you want a casual Santa Monica stop

    The strongest fit is a low-pressure visit where casual dress is appropriate and the expected spend is around $20 per person. In practical terms, that means Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is easier to consider for an unfussy Santa Monica plan than for an occasion that depends on a polished, highly specific dining experience.

    Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is a Santa Monica option at a modest price. That can be enough if your main requirements are location, casualness, and an approximate per-person spend, especially when the rest of the day is flexible.

    The value is in simple, planning details

    The reliable value signal is the $20 per person price point. The reliable style signal is the casual dress code. Taken together, those two pieces of information make Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe easiest to understand as a straightforward Santa Monica choice, not a venue being defined here by elaborate amenities, a detailed menu, or a special-occasion atmosphere.

    Some groups may care most about cost and dress code; others may need confirmation of seating, noise level, service style, or food options before committing. Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is best understood here through the confirmed basics: Santa Monica, casual dress, and about $20 per person.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–7 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–8 PM
    Location
    1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Website
    bigdeansoceanfrontcafe.com
    Phone
    (310) 393-2666

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Lively, casual beachfront sports bar atmosphere with nostalgic decor, lots of natural light from the boardwalk, and a relaxed, comfortable feel where locals and tourists mix over burgers, beer, and televised games.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyClassicScenic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup OutingAfter Work

    Experience

    WaterfrontHistoric BuildingBeer Garden

    Format

    Seated BarOutdoor TerraceCommunal Tables

    View

    WaterfrontStreet Scene

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Sports Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Recorded Background Music Typical of a Casual Sports Bar; No Evidence of Regular Live Performances.
    Spirits Focus
    Beer, Wine
    Opened
    1902
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    Getting there
    1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–7 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Friday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM–9 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM–8 PM

    Location

    1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Directions

    (310) 393-2666

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the crowd like at Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe?

    The details support a casual expectation: Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe has a casual dress code and is in Santa Monica.

    Is Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe worth the prices?

    It may be a good fit if a $20 per person price point works for your plan.

    Does Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe have happy hour deals?

    The confirmed price information is $20 per person, so check Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe directly for current specials or promotions.

    Is Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe good for a date?

    It can make sense for a casual date in Santa Monica if a relaxed dress code and $20 per person price point fit the occasion.

    Is the food good at Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe?

    The confirmed planning details are that Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is in Santa Monica, has a casual dress code, and costs about $20 per person.