Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

We are now open again on Tuesdays! Come in and see us from 11am to 6pm!

Due to the updated Santa Monica and L.A. County regulations restricting many businesses for a continued period of time due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, Big Dean’s will close by choice on Tuesday, June 30 until further notice. We take our staff and customer's health as the most important thing and wish everyone well. Once again we will be ready to greet everyone when we determine the environment warrants our safe operation. Stay safe, be well and we will see all of you soon.... All my best, Marty Big Dean’s Ocean Front Cafe

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We're Coming Back! Reopening June 11th!

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