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26 Beach

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3100 Washington Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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26 Beach
Local(310) 823-7526

3100 Washington Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/32771915/venice_ca/26_beach.html

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For three star American, try 26 Beach in Marina Del Rey. This restaurant is situated in the Marina neighborhood. It's known for its hamburgers. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features brunch.

User Reviews of 26 Beach

Yelp.com Review - by ena c.

5.0 of 5 stars. great for lunch and dinner. lunch salads... if i was to be a salad, i want to be dressed by beach 26. yum yum! had lamb chops and sea bass for dinner... both were very good. there were 2 of us!
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yum I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was here for a brunch during weekend. This is a very interesting place. We sat outside at the patio area. The deco out there, I would say random and "difference". There have a completely different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joyce o.

4.0 of 5 stars. place is quaint! they had tables outside and we totally wanted to sit outside and enjoy the day.. But there was NO shade. So I asked if maybe they had an umbrella or something to take some sun off.....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is so-so on food, not so great on service. I went once for brunch, which was fun, but I found my pancakes to be on the bland side. Finally made it to 26 Beach for dinner. They have tons...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for brunch and the food as absolutely amazing! I would recommend making reservations because it can get crowded at times. I always sit in the patio and enjoy the cool breeze from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dachs N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum Yum, my new favorite brunch spot in LA. There was a long wait around 1pm ish so I knew it gotta be good. To the left when you walk in was a cutesy patio seating (great for a baby or bridal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by char p.

1.0 of 5 stars. totally gross food combos, yucky table bread. i had warm brown rice salad. basically, they cut a few cold cucumbers, a few dinosaur size chunks of tomato, feta cheese ( now tell me how that fits...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

4.0 of 5 stars. After going there today and remembering how much I love it, I can't believe that I haven't reviewed 26 Beach yet. Located not far from Venice Beach on Washington, this shabby chic little eatery serves...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ordered the Chilaqules and a burger. The Chilaquiles were good. They were different. Resembling more like a nachos style. Never had anything like that, was tasty. Burder was good. Very gourmet. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by De B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at 26 Beach twice now, once for dinner and once for brunch. Personally, I think brunch is much better. I love the diverse menu with the infamous Royal and French toast option, but if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The menu parallels the decor, which is to say eclectic. The decor is a mixture of Indonesian, Greek, French and American.Likewise, the menu puts a different spin on many of the classic dishes, from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peedler D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here on a Saturday for lunch and sat in the garden area, which is a interesting combination of rustic yet chic. There wasn't any wait for a table and the restaurant was about half full. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here on sunday night. We sat in the patio area, which was so charming. The food was amazing. I got the crabbo San Lucas salad and my date ordered the Miso Sea Bass. Both items were off of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea H.

2.0 of 5 stars. First the hostess when I made the reservations made a point to tell us it was a busy night so we should be on time or they couldn't hold our table. We were there 10 minutes early and had to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for brunch with my family and significant others. We had reservations but we came about 10-15 min late. When we arrived, they had just given away our table. Make sure you get here on time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kendall b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here because I heard that they are the only restaurant in west los angeles that serves the awesome, and delicious, Chilaquiles. They were just, OK, and I feel like i should've asked them to mix...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Neela B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for breakfast and that has been good both times. My boyfriend had the croissant french toast with pecans which was SPECTACULAR and I got the Chilaquiles which were good the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place, nice atmosphere... the "shabby chic" patio area is very popular for baby showers and the like. The menu is very creative although the food doesn't always live up to the descriptions. For...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Demoted to 1 star...the servers have been good to us BUT....there have been too many bad experiences with this place lately. I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for a special occasion, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I decided to get crazy with my french toast and ordered the Full Monty, which featured black forest ham, blackberry jam and swiss cheese with pineapple and melon. It was good, for sure, but a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I struggle to recall the details of specifically what dishes I ate here, but I do recall that every dish I sampled was excellent. By far, this was one of my favorite venues for casual dining in LA....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paolo Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. 1st time we went there with the family for brunch after my wedding weekend and all had a great time. 2nd time my brother was in town and said "lets go to Beach 26" for he remembered the place...so we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace T.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far my favorite brunch place I've been to since moving to the Westside. My bf and I both tried the french toast, he got the french toast l'orange and I got the monte cristo. His french toast was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillian O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the interior of 26 beach! the enclosed patio has a rustic, vintage feel to it with a disco ball! The table setup was just lovely and girly! I sat on a cute love seat with one of my best friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Manny C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place for brunch. The breakfast sandwiches, omelettes and french toast are great. It's a nice place to go on a Sunday morning. Be sure to call for reservations ahead of time.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony N.

3.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach has a pretty interesting interior. When you walk in, the left side is an enclosed outdoor patio with a very cluttered setup and casual ambiance. There are multiple antiques and decorations...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Impatient people rejoice!! The Yelp reviews sent me and Lo to 26 Beach at noon on a sunny Sunday. The wait was 30-45 minutes. The line was 15 people deep. We happily added our names to the waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. It had been a long flight from Chicago that started WAY too early in the morning, and due to a scheduling conflict, I had to wait next to baggage claim for over an hour waiting for my friend to pick...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by maria s.

2.0 of 5 stars. I liked the food, I didn't like the place. I do not know, maybe I had a bad sitting area, but the service was very slow, and I mean SLOW. First we waited to be seated for almost 1 hour, once sited we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yeni H.

2.0 of 5 stars. was brought here for brunch after brunch by a friend who swear by their waffles. after getting lost for over an hour even with the use of gps, we got here 5 mins after 3pm so brunch was over :(still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart 26 Beach. This is my favorite brunch place. I have come here for every occasion including Mother's Day brunch, coworker's bday, girlfriends visiting from out of town, and each time, everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rochelle R.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice, feels like you are outside. The food is decent, but nothing to die for. It is close to home, which is a plus, but parking can be tricky if it is crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karrie H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really want to like this place more than I actually do. The atmosphere makes me want to go back even if the food wasn't really anything spectacular.They have two sides to the restaurant. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurent L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last weekend my friends and I decided that we would go to venice beach and i told them we had to try this restaurant. As soon as we got there, my friends were amazed at the decoration in the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just went back for the first time in a few years and I remember why I used to come here so much.Generous portions good ingredient proprotions = one of my favorite places!This is perhaps one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is one to avoid; they talk the talk but they don't deliver. It's actually sort of impressive that they make "pasta scrambles" seem like a wild new innovation in Italian/Californian cuisine,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food. Over hyped and over priced.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Met a friend for brunch at 26 Beach and instantly fell in love with this place. I loved the quaint feel of this restaurant. I was overwhelmed with numerous menu choices - many of which sounded odd....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good food, fantastic breakfast. Try one of their many french toasts. For dinner, the burgers are very good and the pastas are yummy as well. Great atmosphere, romantic and quiet. They take...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place has a really good salmon/lox omelette. We went here today and we received the wrong bill, which was such a turn off. Our bill was $26 and we received one that was for $60.....how can you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food: recently came back for brunch. tried the acapulco shrimp salad. when it came out it looked like the shrimp was undercooked. i dont normally do this, but i had to take it back and ask them to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra T.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMMGGGGGGGZZI don't know what these other yelpers are saying! First of all, it is ESSENTIAL that you go on a nice day (even a semi chilly morning) and sit on the GARDEN SIDE. It's so so precious and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite brunch spot on the Westside, I have never been here for dinner FYI. Everything on the menu is yummers! There is sooooo much to choose from, which makes ordering difficult for my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Viva D.

4.0 of 5 stars. On the hunt for an Entree Salad for dinner, I did some research and found 26 Beach Cafe. Happy to report, the salads did not disappoint! I had the Tuna/Chicken Salad (one scoop each). My sister had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never had a pear vinaigrette dressing before, this stuff is amazing. Went for brunch today with friends and they had some specials, a couple of salads, a panchetta and eggs and this Pear Salad....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. the french toast with blueberries is soooo delicious!i love the atmosphere the crowd and service is awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyson L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not quite what I expected from the pics on their website. But very pleasant and great food and service.My friend recommend Beach 26 and I was intrigued. So I went to their website and it prominently...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a huge fan of breakfast food but this cafe/restaurant totally transformed my way of thinking. My bf has been wanting to check this place out for a few weeks now and we finally did on a lazy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Walt L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great neighborhood joint! I think I prefer it for brunch/lunch over dinner, but either way 26 Beach has a pretty good sized menu. I generally get one of their burgers; they have a number of them on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy E.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice little place that gives off the vibe you would expect from a place so close to Venice beach. The food here was tasty and similar to the dishes on a food networking channel or Top Chef. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friends brought me here claiming that the French toast menu was reason enough to eat here. We were disappointed when given the lunch/dinner menu, but delighted when we were able to order off of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben G.

4.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach........ Oh how i want to love you but i just don't. 26 beach has amazing salads lets just get that out of the way first, some of the best in LA!! However the rest of their dishes "not that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was really excited about this place because of all the good reviews. I found it good, but nothing special. We all tried different french toasts and everyone seemed satisfied, but again, no one was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I were visiting L.A. from Northern California and wanted to treat ourselves to a good brunch. I've done Fred 62 and Swinger's because I need a funky atmosphere to gorge myself on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Char L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cute place to get brunch. The garden area was filled up, so we sat in another part of the restaurant. It's a lil loud by the windows as people zip by on the street. The Monte Cristo french toast was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hottsauce S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came in here thinking I was going to be good and order one of their tasty sounding salads. Then I changed my mind and opted for the veggie burger. But in the end I made the right choice. I ended...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. When a friend said he wanted to eat salad, I knew just the place. With 20 salads to choose from, there had to be something he liked. Sure enough he was happy with his salmon salad & I liked my grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, guess what. They do still serve the Party of 5, featured as just a gigantic joke of a burger on their website. And guess what. My friend finished the entire thing!!!! It's freaking enormous....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Great food

The setting here is very nice! Very quaint. The turkey burger is one of the best I've had. Definitely recommend this place for brunch, but make sure you have reservations.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leyla T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty great brunch spot. They've got all sorts of waffles and sweets, and interesting takes on regular favorites ... like a breakfast pizza (which wasn't half bad).The location is easy enough, on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had previously visited 26 Beach for lunch and wasn't very impressed. But after reading all the reviews on yelp, I had to come by and try the breakfast since I live so close. So glad I did since I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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26 Beach

The first time I cam here was for Mother's Day and it was honestly one of the best brunches I've ever been to. Despite the wait, I occupied myself with the best champagne and peach nectar juice. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sara K.

3.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach is a decent restaurant. The food is good, never great, but they have a large menu to suit every style of eater (which is perhaps why they're not great-they need a better focus) and they give...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jade l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've consistently only been here for brunch. But damn, their french toast is pretty awesome. They have this croissant french toast with peaches and pecans and ice cream and sauce...it'll give you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jemima W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Admittedly I've probably driven past this place a thousand times. A few weeks ago a friend of mine invited me to have lunch there to celebrate my birthday. What a great little place! Incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best brunch experience! wide selection on brunch! WOW... please get the monte kristo and polar bear! YUMMS..... I will definitely go back. if you like spicy, I dare you to eat red hot chilly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome breakfast! Very unusual menu but everything was really tasty. The French toast is out of this world! And the atmosphere is cool too, highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and they have the best mimosas! The service is great too with a cute cafe style ambiance! And it's close to the beach!
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for brunch. I love their salads and they have an amazing french toast menu. There's always something new to try here as they have quite a large menu and it's always delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice atmosphere for a romantic dinner or nice night out. Service was great, and food was really good. But prices were a bit high.I had the Miso SeaBass, not on the menu but apparently a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey C.

5.0 of 5 stars. best brunch in la.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently re-discovered this place after not being here for about 7 years and I forgot how much I love it. The only reason I do not give it five stars is because it is a bit overpriced.It's got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came back a few nights ago for a friend's b-day dinner. The dinner menu had many tempting things but the burger was calling me. Only thing left to decide was which burger to get. I had already tried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by derek m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I only had breakfast there. It was great. So, many things on the menu seemed interesting and unusual. I interior is very interestingly decorated. Every chair is different. Lots to look at. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis i.

2.0 of 5 stars. OMG, for $14 you should get an awesome burger right? Not here! Mine was dry as a bone. I couldn't believe it. While the garden/patio atmosphere is lovely shabby chic and the service very good, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Met with an old friend here after seeing good burger props on, uh, Yelp. The place looks more like a fancy restaurant for retirees of the Marina Del Rey ilk, but the service is totally down-to-earth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana H.

4.0 of 5 stars. When nothing in my life seems to be going right -- French toast is like the cuddly baby blanket I still sleep with at night. Okay, so actually it's a half-mutilated pillow case from my childhood bed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christine c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had lunch there today and will definitely will be back to try other dishes. M and I shared the Monte Cristo and burger. Both were really good. Loved their house salad dressing. They have a pretty big...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Very Romantic

This restaurant has a wonderful outdoor patio that resembles a ladies' graden party. It is a romantic setting and perfect for special evenings.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Charming Ambiance

Charming ambiance, neighbourhood restaurant in Venice, consistently good no matter if you have a salad or a steak
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blonde H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Well my once favorite place, is no longer on my top 5. Checking this experience out deeper. I laid a hundred dollar down for my bill and the cashier behind the bar who was busy talking with her...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by roe l.

1.0 of 5 stars. fuck this place. it's overpriced and the portions are too huge; it's like eating at claim jumpers because you love it but you don't want to reveal to people that you're from the midwest or the burbs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe C.

4.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach is a wonderful place to dine. We love going there for their brunches and lunch... If you like french toast or monte cristos, you will be blown away by their food. Prices for brunch are very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

4.0 of 5 stars. sigh~ why don't i live in venice..i love to come across a good neighborly joint. this place is absolutely packed on the wknds, but they do take reservations. they also offer valet which will come very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had countless family birthday celebrations and post YAS brunch with my sisters here. Portions are large--so don't feel bad taking some home.Start with a mimosa (what else?) and let your taste...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristyn D.

4.0 of 5 stars. after seeing the neon sign, i was definitely not expecting the shabby chic patio (there are throw pillows involved.) but the food was fantastic! my friend and i both got amazing pasta dishes - though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. CRAZY GRANDMA's Patio... That is how I would describe the area where we sat for Sunday brunch. An eclectic mix of random stuff everywhere! Line out the door, but goes by quick. The music, so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Regina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for brunch, and never had any of the lunch or dinner foods. Their brunch stuff is very tasty, but quite heavy. The outdoor patio is great, I love all the kitschy crap everywhere....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yay! A 5-starer! I loved this place. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place. The food was wonderful even though I only had a burger *French Bruger* and a Polar Bear. The Polar Bear was something...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Serena H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The inside is something you wouldn't expect just from seeing this restaurant from the outside. Once you walk in, it's just the most warm, inviting, cute place you'll ever see. The inside has like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Neli S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It very pretty inside, I wouldn't think it was like that, just looking from outside.I LOVE the goat cheese salad, I go there just for that.My perfect dinner there is: an appetizer size of this salad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ilana I.

1.0 of 5 stars. atmosphere, wonderfulfood, mediocrebiggest rat i've ever seen crawling around the tables (i had to lift my feet onto my chair), uhhhhh...not good at all!!!!!! yikes.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there with my sister and the french toast was soo YUMMY!!! I love the pecan sauce, and they didn't go short on the berries...blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. The ratio between...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trisha L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for brunch to celebrate Father's Day. Yeah, so it's a shame my dad couldn't go--I think he would've really enjoyed it (my parents are in SF). The place was packed with families, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey A.

2.0 of 5 stars. cute inside but I found a hair in my food which was very gross
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visited 26 Beach for brunch with a large group of friends, and it stands out as one of the most memorable brunch spots I've ever visited.The decor and presentation all has a very upscale feel to it,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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first timer

Had Father's day Breakfast here. First time here and had a good time! Service was alright by server, but buser was great! Food took a while, but, they were busy. Had Spicy Pork Chop and Eggs. Chop was moist,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey M.

4.0 of 5 stars. one hundred visitsfor breakfast lunch and dinneralways hits the spot
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Yelp.com Review - by hiro s.

5.0 of 5 stars. my girlfriend loved this place. she had probably the best french toast of her life. i was pretty happy with my food too. u gotta try the turkey sausage for breakfast. nice vibe. got seated right away....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by l. a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't live in LA anymore, but this is still my favorite restaurant! Period. I love the variety of the menu, the consistent quality of the food and atmosphere. The outside garden area has awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by barbara s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you get the best French toast in the world, stuffed with creamy peanut butter and reeses peanut butter cups with an amazing gourmet chocolate sauce? It's great that they've invented...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I was the 40 year old Virgin and my gf was wasted and said "I want some F*ckin French Toast" I would most likely take her here. LB shot me an email on this place during the week so we could...
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Yelp.com Review - by Love C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've always wondered about this place... and finally went and was definitely not disappointed! We came for brunch and the place itself is a lot different than I had expected - the patio area is like...
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Yelp.com Review - by dana c.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I went to 26 Beach this past Sunday for brunch, and I must say that the food was very good. We started with the Chili "Quatro Fromage" Fries. They could've used a bit more salt, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coryanna K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was entertaining a friend who was visiting from D.C. I asked him if he wanted me to take him somewhere I had been before and knew was good, or if we'd like to try to find something new and share...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by saisai m.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best thing about this place is the decor. It's just so damn tea party! You'd be cheating yourself if you sat inside and not in the outdoor area.The second best thing(s) about this place are the...
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this spot! So cute inside & has thee best, hugest & freshest salads. On a beautiful day the sun is shining into the outdoor, but indoor seating area. Its decorated all kitchy and its just super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherry T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, the most consistent and reliable place for good, solid food. No matter what I order, whether to dine in or for delivery, it's always been delicious. My favorites:Creole shrimp pasta--knock...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to 26 Beach for brunch, which I must say is one of the tastiest in L.A. Bonus if you have one of the sweetest tooth's in the area - the stuffed French toast (even French toast with ice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rell E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I should have ordered the burger, because the chillaquiles that I did order were bland as hell. I mean I couldn't taste any flavor. I guess I should stick to my Mexican cousin Sylvia's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth S.

4.0 of 5 stars. love this place! The atmosphere is so cute here I'm waiting for someone I now to get engaged or preggers so we can throw her a shower here.My favortie thing here is the warm brown rice salad. I've...
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Hidden Venice Gem

Venice is a great neighborhood for eclectic food places and trendy eateries which is why 26 Beach stands out: it is neither. It's just a great little place that is often overlooked because it fronts onto...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Heard about this place through my friend Alice, went a few years ago to brunch with her and had sweet items on the menu, we sat in the "garden" section, which was quite cute and from what I can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aya S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first time there though I've driven by there a plenty of times. Went there for my mother-n-law's birthday, somewhere casual but nice. We opted for the "patio" which was cute (think The Ivy patio)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Horrible Overpriced Breakfast

We went for breakfast and it was really disappointing. My friend ordered the Huevos Rancheros....it was actually only one egg with a small sponnful of beans on the side. He had to ask for tortillas. I ordered...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place used to have the best burgers in town, but went there a couple days ago and left very disappointed. The hickory burger arrived with a patty half the size of the ones I'd had in the past,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my coworker for lunch during the weekday so we can meet 1 of our buyers and plus it was in the middle between us. The parking is small but there is street parking available. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lothari o.

2.0 of 5 stars. i've changed my mind. this restaurant is pretty marginal. the expansive menu is part of the problem. if you're going to have a "greek salad" on your menu, then give me something that tastes greek,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maxwell H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has been a staple for me and my partner for a few years now. We have always been brunch customers but they have food for every meal. They have enormous portions...and I mean big. We as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pauline L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would have given this place four stars because:. they have good food. their portions are huge. their burgers humongous. it has nice ambiancebut i'm giving it a three because:. it took them about a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Great hamberger

Very enjoyable meal. First time at this restaurant. Drinks and salads came quickly. Food did take a little longer.then maybe it should have. Waitress was very personable and, I thought very cute. Would...
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Yelp.com Review - by joanne r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Arrived at 12:30pm on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately (we had reservations). First I loved the decor--very girly, shabby chic-ey. There were two large menus presented to both of us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach was great. Prices are reasonable and the portion are HUGE!!!! If you like French Toast you will be in heaven at 26 Beach. I also had some sort of scramle egg plate, can't remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jace K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pro: The food was pretty good.Pro: The waitress was nice and somewhat attentive.Pro: The place is very very very cute.Con:After reading all the reviews for this place, I decided that we had to go......
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love 26 Beach! I am not giving it 5 stars, only because I reserve that for something that blow s my mind. But. this place is wonderful! I love the patio with its "shabby-chic" look, the other room...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina P.

5.0 of 5 stars. so happy to have discovered this place today! thanks to my friend sara for introducing me to 26 beach. this place is a gem! really cute outdoor garden area for brunch. every entree looked so fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Al C.

4.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach has WONDERFUL AMBIENCE, QUALITY SERVICE, and GREAT FOOD WITH HEAPING PORTIONS. AMBIENCEThe outdoor dining area is really a shaded patio, although a very nice one. The decor is shabby...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by susan j.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's very sad that the past couple places I have eaten at have been mediocre. To add another mediocre restaurant makes me even sadder. To think that there was a possibility of eating yummy food and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here for brunch on a Sunday morning after John and a few of my co-workers ran a 10K a few weeks back. One the co-workers used to live in Marina del Rey and she is basically the office go-to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Reviews on Yelp for this restaurant were really helpful. I was looking for a casual spot for brunch with LA friends. I booked a reservation for a group of 6 on Sunday and when I arrived I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart 26 Beach! Just had a lovely brunch there today with some girlfriends and with the uber-cute "Shabby Chic"-ed out patio decor, it was the perfect setting for us gals. Aside from the adorable...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best Turkey Burgers I have ever had. The restaurant was very cutesy. I felt like I should be having a cup of tea while i was there. I was surprised when my meal came, I thought it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlene L.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 starsI've driven by this place hundreds of times but never thought to eat here. But in light of my recent great experience at Szechwan Restaurant across the street, I decided to continue my...
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Yelp.com Review - by yvette h.

5.0 of 5 stars. 26 Beach is a hidden treasure. This restaurant has a unique ambiance with the restaurant split in half, with one side having a dim romantic mood and the other half a garden mystical feel. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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amazing

If you are in the area it is a must that you try 26 Beach. After a day in Malibu, we walked in for lunch. I enjoyed the functioning water fountain in the back area of the porch dining room. The service was...
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Yelp.com Review - by hana k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update 11/27/07: After subsequent visits, this place still deserves 5 stars. It's one of my favorite brunch spots. They also make surprisingly good buffalo wings. Meaty and saucy...just the way I like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Good service, great burgers

26 Beach offers Italian-American style pizza, pasta, and gourmet sandwiches and burgers. Served by a friendly and courteous staff underneath the canopied Ivy-esque patio, or indoors amidst an art-deco inspired...
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Been coming since day one when this second location opened up just down the street from the first *that I believe is now closed* one.A few years back...brunch was the best with a hottie guy singer....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Great Behavior

Polite and respectful verbage and tone will get you the best service in the world, you could ask for the world with these displays of emotional intellignece. Best of luck with your dining experiences and more...
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destination place thats worth the drive

I don't know what people are talking about, I make it a point to visit this place everytime I'm in town from New York. Everyone is extremely nice from managers to servers. Wine list could be a little bit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vipe R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you love french toast look no further! This joint has about 12 or more different french toast variations from your basic, to the Elvis which is stuffed with peanut butter, bananas and jelly and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll Be BackI've always enjoyed having brunch in the shabby chic outdoor patio. Their french toast stuffed w/cream cheese is fabulous. Yesterday was the first time I went there for an early dinner....
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has an extensive Cheesecake Factory-like something for everyone menu - but the food is fabulous! Their stuffed french toasts are soooooo yummy. I always get the Polar Bear - ice cream for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although a little pricey and a small amount of parking, the food here is good! I like the peanut butter & chocolate pancakes and the 26er burger. If I had more money I think I'd be a regular here....
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WORST, WORST, WORST experience ever!!!!

Don't recommend at all. We were there (party of 3) on today, 04/16/07, at around 1:30 PM. We got seated by the manager pretty quickly which seemed very promising to us. After about 15 minutes of waiting, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriends and I enjoyed a wonderful brunch in the cozy covered garden. The place was packed, but luckily we had reservations and sat at a cute corner table with benches that had plush pillows....
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not a bad place for brunch. In the patio area, they have a retractable roof which make for sunny dining.I'll give them 5-stars for the atmosphere, interior, service, unique menu, plate presentation...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachelle G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful shabby chic garden! Definitely a great ambiance for friends to gab the night away in or a nice date spot!It took a few minutes for us to be greeted by the hostess as the phone was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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You can't miss...

You'll never miss if you take guests to this restaurant... the variety is huge, and the ambiance is much better than say, Cheesecake Factory or another chain. Eggplant Parmesean, the Madeira Chicken Pasta and...
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Great food, creative menu, cute atmosphere

I thought the dining room on the covered patio was cutely decorated. Had a nice ambience with the mismatched china and candlesticks. I found the menu to have such a great variety of foods and something for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla B.

3.0 of 5 stars. They make a good salad with gingered salmon. Portions huge enough to split. Cute little fountain in the front part of the restaurant.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rodge R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hey I would have wrote this under the "26 Beach Cafe" listing but why do that when I can earn a "first review" rating under this listing? Cheap...I know. Just got back from eating breakfast here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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A nice surprise

Upon entering this restaurant I wasn't quite sure what to expect. One dining room reminded me of a mom and pop place with bad wallpaper. The other side was diming lit and resembled a nice restaurant that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicky C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My vote is to go here for the brunch. They have an awesome selection of stuffed french toasts with fresh fruits, peanut butter and chocolate, fruits and vanilla ice cream, the monte carlo sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate E.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was sort of funny that the first reviewer Martine talked about an awkward date she had at 26 Beach. I also had a weird date there, but for totally different reasons.I went to eat with a guy who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Best Breakfast/Brunch

This is a great place to bring out of towners, or just round up your friends/family and head out for a delicious meal. Weekends offer somewhat of a wait at times, but I promise it's worth every second. Parking...
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Yelp.com Review - by Martine B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Something to ponder: Can a restaurant be too feminine to the point that your metro sexual male companion is uncomfortable being there, no matter how tasty the burgers are? Yes. Shabby chic decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Worth going checking out

This is one of my standbys - I go here frequently because a number of the items on the menu are excellent and the atmosphere/dining area is fabulous! This is a perfect place for a romantic dinner or girls...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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A hidden gem

My friends were impressed: how did you find this place? It was the perfect little place with a nice, delicious menu. The outdoor patio is adorable- perfect for a bridal shower. The biggest problem is space...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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Food is Good BUT Service is Horrible!!!

It's unfortunate that the service is so unbelievable bad here because the food is good, and there's lots to choose from. I live nearby and gave them several chances to redeem themselves. When eating there,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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Best Breakfast (just not very nutritious)

A group of my girlfriends and I have made this our breakfast of choice. There's just something to be said about having a Polar Bear for breakfast: croissant, topped with vanilla ice cream, surrounded by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Just Terrific

26 Beach is a terrific little place. I've been here many times for Breakfast, lunch and dinner and have yet to be disappointed. Their French Toast breakfasts, and salads are their best items. But everything on...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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Los Angeles Magazine

lunch-dinner daily; brunch sat.sun. this is a family-run neighborhood favorite whose older sibling is a couple of blocks closer to the beach. choose between the whitewashed patio and the more formal inside...
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Dine.com

the breakfast menu is amazing!!!
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