Bridger Symne saved my life…read more I had been losing faith in the restaurant industry for some time, so much so I began to fall into a deep, lonely, dark depression. Everywhere I ate, I would be set aside like a discarded salmon skin, or even like chopped liver some might say. I would cry after every dinner out, because the very people who fed me, did not care about me. Life was a spiral of nightmarish service, and absolute resentment for the Los Angeles dining experience. I had multiple attempts because of the life I was living, the services I was being provided. This all changed when Bridger was my server yesterday at the Bacari PDR, on June 20th 2026. A god give day I will never forget. His graceful and swift movements, his keen attention to detail, and his genuine interest in me as a customer shined through the dark clouds of ill service plaguing our city. Bridger was the most extraordinary service worker I've ever met in my life, and because of this I have new reason to live. For this, I want to say thank you Bridger, and thank you Bacari PDR for scouting such a gem as Bridger. Praise god, praise Bacari, and praise Bridger.

Becky was an attentive and phenomenal server, she made our experience great and my birthday a…read morespecial experience. Will definitely be coming back

What an absolute gem. From the warm, attentive service provided by the family owners to the…read moreincredible food, this place won us over from the very first bite. It's already earned a spot in our family's regular restaurant rotation. We ordered the corn pancakes, huevos rancheros, avocado toast with chorizo, and the carnitas tacos. I'm not going to lie- they had the best chorizo I've ever had. Every dish tasted incredibly freshand with sazon. We can't wait to come back.

Really, really, really gross burritos. Was super excited to try this place, after years of driving…read morepast and/or stopping at Senor G's right near it, and seeing that it has good reviews. We got two burritos, took a few bites, looked at each other in disgust, then threw them out. I've never been more disappointed in a burrito... this is LA, where you can throw a rock and hit a great burrito - whether it's from a stand, cart, truck, hole in the wall, or nice restaurant. The steak was gristly a greasy - so much so that the burritos had grease pools inside and were slick with grease on the outside. Grease was the only flavor - the steak was inedibly gross. That's not. No redeeming qualities. Bummer. Also it was very expensive - actually a few dollars more per burrito than what they had listed online - but whatever it's Westside LA in 2026. Go to Senor G's or literally anywhere else.

Great service, food, and an amazing view! There was a short wait but we just walked down the beach…read moreuntil they texted us they were ready for us.

All I ask is give me the sun, the sea and a cup of coffee. Without further ado let's begin this new…read morecafe review. OCEAN CAFE & GRILL is a casual American cafe in Playa del Rey, California. It is known for its ocean views, fresh air, outdoor patio, and all-day breakfast/lunch menu featuring items like breakfast burritos, avocado toast, french toasts, and sandwiches. All of their food and drink items are modest in taste, flavor and appearance just enough to satisfy your hunger and/or thirst. This cafe that is popular amongst cyclists, beach volleyball players and beachgoers. We arrived to grab a Sunday brunch. It's my first time here and was impress the unobtrusive view of the beach front ocean view. I had a Chicken x French toasts and Peet's coffee. And it was simple enough to have a decent brunch. Service was spot on. And their female servers were affable, assiduous and professional. Thus, I tipped them well. Parking lot is massive. Overall, I enjoyed the beach front ocean view and coffee but not so much on the food.

I normally love this place. Today, I ordered a salad and waited on the patio for it to come out…read more When I received it, I didn't get any cutlery or napkins. I was told they were inside. :/. So I had to leave my seat and go inside and found the cutlery / napkins in the far corner of the restaurant. Not at the counter where I paid. Not on the patio. I mean... come on. Is that why they have you tip before you get the food?

We got there around 6 intending to walk on the beach on Saturday evening, May 30th. We did not…read morehave reservations, but they said that they could sit us if we were done by 7 pm. We shared a salad and the fish & chips. Both were very good. Service was friendly and efficient. The chips were crushed potato wedges. Both the fish and the chips had something like curry powder on it, and fennel and turmeric. Different, but very nice. This seems like a very nice place, and less than 2 blocks from the beach.

Food was AMAZING and staff was so nice and kind. White Lavender Latte was to die for. Good food,…read moregood coffee, GREAT establishment!

April 1. 2026 | Marina del Rey | While out and about with my best friend, I wanted to try someplace…read morenew! I decided on Fratelli Cafe! Signature Croissant French Toast | Yes! I love the combo of French Toast with Croissant, topped with berries, crispy edges, and full of flavor! I enjoyed every moment and would easily order again! Tea Time | I enjoyed the organic Jasmine Spring Jasmine Tea, it was delicious and perfect on a sunny, yet windy and a bit chilly day! Customer Service | Friendly and helpful with the menu! Also, the menu was huge! Seating | We sat out on the outdoor patio, as I love fresh air! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Outdoor seating are attached picnic benches, and tables! The café was quite busy! Parking | Free & plentiful! Individual parking spaces are shared with other restaurants, a convenience store, UPS Store, a Bank, and even a Pet Spa and so much more! Overall | Yes, I would easily return, as well as looking forward to exploring the menu!

THIS IS LONG CAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!:…read more Soooo: SUMMARY (FOR THE RUSHY RUSHY PEOPLE): great vibes has French music of different genres flowing in the air. DELICIOUS food (kudos to the chef). Good portions for the price. Food takes time cause it's bomb. #DontRushGreatness. Wonderful staff! Would love if open more hours to resume fun events ex: wine tasting open mic??? more chargers needed, clean bathroom. Parking lot small and tricky. Please be careful on that intersection. Traffic lights are meaningless to some. Beautiful decor ! And they change the menu :-) Go there it's lovely. Tell your crew but keep it classy. THATS IT! Phew. NOW GET COZY AND READ ON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME: The owner and her staff are so kind warm and welcoming! I've been coming here for what feels like a year? You walk in and feel instantly relaxed from the decor. Think ; vacation spot , "White Lotus" season 1 and 2 vibes. TIMING: The morning time is really popular from what I hear and there is sometimes a line. However go between 11-2:30 (closing time) and very calm 90% of the time. If/When there is a line people are so nice! No joke! Maybe because it's not a place you rush things. Everything is made fresh so some dishes take a bit of time. So I suggest going when you are not in a hurry. Or order to go. AMBIANCE: If you are a music lover, and enjoy international grooves, a French radio station or playlist is always on. Plus it's different styles of French music! There was rap, hip-hop, jazz, alternative. So while in line you'll probably find yourself tapping your feet. I really like the booths for the privacy. When it's busy those go QUICK. The basket chairs look glorious but I haven't tried them yet. Not sure if they are still up. But one day I'll nest in there...one day. NOW THE FOOD! The menu changes every so often which is exciting ! If you are minding your dollars and cents it's a bit pricey. HOWEVER, the food is great quality and from the dishes I've ordered the portions are a good size #WorthIt. I like their coffee and that they have milk alternatives. And I appreciate the menu is not overwhelming. If there are condiments they don't carry (due to the authenticity of the restaurant) they always recommend something comparable as a substitute. RECOMMENDATIONS: I dislike eating breakfast when it's not time for it. But when I come here? It's on! The goat cheese omelette is fluffy and delicious!! I add chicken to it que magnifique! (Hope that's right as I'm not using Ai in this moment . Apologies if it's wrong corrections welcome #respect) They had a juicy burger and it was so good they run out of it pretty often. The lox bagel has a decent amount of lox! The home fries aren't greasy (great with avocado for some reason) Bannana Bread is so tastes and moist! It feels more like a cake. I'd buy the whole basket but that would be unfair to "the OTHERS..." Just kidding lol. The lemon squares are about to be my new addiction too. But they keep it real sometimes popular dishes run out. And that's ok, it's a boutique spot. It's also a mini-rush when you order a dish that's finally available lol. ADVICE: PURPOSE: I'd come here for a smoothy after a workout. Breakfast with peers or a more relaxed business mtg. if you're in an ASL (Or any group/team) club like I was this is a great place to meet. The light is fantastic! They have their own wiFii. CLEANLINESS/KIDS? Their bathroom is clean. Place is spotless. You might see a table with dishes to be cleared but it's never overwhelming or a bunch of tables in that state so, chill! I'm not sure I've seen a lot of families with kids in there. And I'm not sure if I saw a changing table. I have a 4 year old so I look at things like that but I know they'd be very accommodating. DRAWBACKS?: I've only seen one outlet over a booth in the middle? So make sure you are charged up or have a looong chord. They also close pretty early when I'm there at 2:30pm. CREATIVE PLANS FROM STAFF: However, one of the baristas shared with me they used to be open longer. But due to Covid it's been slow. So they adjusted the hours. They have lots of ideas if things pick up. And I think in the past they did wine tasting with selections directly from France! I think they could have a fabulous open mic poetry night. Maybe even a small live band every so often. Game night classy style? hehe. If they allowed the tables to be moved I'd do an art premiere there! No joke #Ideas. YOU, yes you: Step one? Get more awesome people to adore this place like I do. So check it out! Enjoy the food and ambiance and the kindness. I'll see you at the open mic wish I could add a pic but maybe next time!

Bonjour. Cute little place with very good crepes! One worker doing it all with a smile…read more Bon appetit!

Absolutely amazing Greek Tiropita, a savory Greek pie made with layers of flaky homemade phyllo…read moredough and a rich savory cheese filling and honey. Amazing service. The place has the plugs for those who need to work on their laptops. Open until 7pm- which is great! And it has absolutely amazing view

Great place. I was a bit confused going into the coffee shop only to realize the food is served…read moreout of a food truck. Got the gyro scramble and it was pretty good but not overly large in portion. About 50% scramble and 50% fries. I'm gonna try the full gyro next time as the pictures look amazing.

Wow, best service, great vibe, incredible breakfast (Smoked Salmon Benedict; unbelievably thick…read morepudding-like french toast) and actually delicious coffee!!! I'm almost always disappointed in restaurant coffee but these guys had some premium brew going. And they kept the pot circulating around. Originally we were headed to another breakfast place but the lively atmosphere, open to the breeze walls and vaulted ceilings of this place drew us in. The Downtown El Segundo Breakfast scene is actually kind of amazing in general, with lots of options everywhere and easy parking options throughout. Highly recommended morning excursion.

Well, it's been quite a while since we dined here and, after tonight, we are wondering why we…read moredidn't come back sooner. The last time we were here, it was during a busy lunch and both the service and the food were below par. But tonight, it wasn't as busy and our server, Geovani, was excellent. First, we were quickly greeted and asked to select our table (since they were not that busy). Since there was only two of us, we picked a table for two. But, after we decided that we would split an appetizer and an entree, the table for two became way to small way too quickly. Geovani jumped right on this, suggesting we move to a larger table. He helped us move everything over and, voila, we were able to stretch out and relax and enjoy our meal. We started with the pear and blue cheese salad and, wow, we could have just ordered this, split it, and we would have been full. Very flavorful, generous portion that is definitely big enough to share. We also ordered the Sausage & Leek Fettuccine and I was definitely not thinking. Totally forgetting that leeks are part of the onion family (and I have a sensativity to onions). Once the dish arrive, I immediately noticed the similarity and was slowly trying to pick them away from my portion. Once again, Geovani came to our rescue. He asked how everything was and I told him I made a mistake (noted above). He quickly volunteered to have the kitchen make it again without the leeks. I asked, "Are you sure?", and he immediately said yes and removed the dish. Very shortly after, he returned with the "onion sterile" dish and it was wonderful. Both of us were so full you could have rolled us out the door. Good thing the parking garage is so close so we could just hop in our car and go home. Time to loosen the belt! ;) In a week where we have had some personal issues, it was so nice to be treated so well and received such a great tasting meal. Hope you get the time to stop in and I hope you get Giovani to answer all your questions and issues. Enjoy!!!

I always enjoy coming into the nook for lunch. Whether I order the tuna melt which is delicious, or…read moreget a soup and salad, it's the best we can get to a little diner around here. The servers are always pleasant and we usually get a seat no problem! One of our favorite local lunch spots

A great little breakfast spot right across from the LMU campus. I know it's popular for the LAX…read morecrowd as well because it is not far if you're heading to or from the airport. There is a free parking lot attached in the back otherwise street parking is also easy to find. Inside is pretty large, they have many different sized tables and service here is always very fast. They also have a very large menu so you can always find a different great option each time you stop in. For this most recent order I chose the Marinated Steak Benedict and added avocado and really loved it. It is actual steak, which was seasoned and cooked perfectly. It really had a lot of flavor and I enjoyed every part of it. I also appreciated how the side of fruit had a lot of watermelon and pineapple because so many other places just throw you all the cantaloupe and melon. I did feel the latte was a little bit watered down and wish it would've been stronger but overall it was a great meal and I would suggest if you are in the area or going to be passing through.

Just hopped off the plane and needed some food and seen this cute little spot. When walking in the…read morehost, the baristas and the servers were all smiling saying welcome! The service was fast but not rushed. Immediately about to sit and put my bags down the server already dropped a menu off and a glass pitcher of water. The menu was pretty extensive but I went with the tuna melt and BOY it did NOT disappoint. The tuna melt was incredible. The flavor was on point, pretty hardy. I got the choice between fries or fruit and got the fruit. I don't think the sandwich took more than 10 minutes to get out. Fresh and hot. Had two cups of coffee, kind of wish I got something from the baristas- the drinks looked fantastic. 10/10 would go back. I wish I would've taken a picture but honestly was way too hungry to remember. Must try!!

I've been coming here for breakfast for a while now, usually after a 12-hour night shift when I…read morewant to catch up with a coworker or friend before heading home. It's become one of our go-to breakfast spots. My usual order is the pancakes, bacon, and eggs. The pancakes are big, fluffy, and definitely filling. My favorites are the chocolate chip pancakes and the banana pancakes. One of my friends always orders the shrimp and grits, and on our most recent visit another friend tried the shrimp omelet and really enjoyed it. They also have mimosas, which are a nice treat after a long shift. The staff is always friendly, and despite how busy it can get, the service has been consistently good. The restaurant can get pretty crowded, but since we're usually getting off work, we arrive around 8 a.m. and don't have much trouble getting seated. The only downside for me is the pricing. Breakfast here isn't cheap, but I will say that I always leave full and satisfied, so the portions definitely help justify the cost. Overall, if you're looking for a solid breakfast spot with generous portions, good food, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.