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Schooner or Later

3.7 (2.2k reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Janine D.

Waterfront dining at its best....it doesn't get much better than this in Southern California (or anywhere, for that matter). I enjoyed a delicious breakfast here. The service is excellent and friendly. The food is prepared quickly. The coffee is great. All around great choice on a beautiful day

Sallie R.

Such a wonderful restaurant to dine at for brunch. My friend and I visited on a Thursday morning with no long wait time. We waited about 15 minutes for a table facing the marina. Started off with some delicious Bloody Mary's. One of the best in town. I ordered their Classic Benedict with a side of cottage cheese and my friend had the crab Benedict with sweet potatoes fries. My friend mentioned the sweet potatoes fries were delicious. I had no complaints with my breakfast. Everything hit the spot! Server did mistake hash browns for cottage cheese, but she was nice enough to bring it on the side. Service was good and quick especially when it got super busy. Really enjoyed my time having breakfast outside by the water. Great start to begin my day!

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Dari P.

We came here for lunch and sat outside with a great view of the boats in the marina. Service was very nice. I had crunchy Asian chicken salad, with enough to take home for later. It was very very good. Waitress was very nice and kept our drinks refilled. Last time I came here it was raining, but today I got to enjoy the sunshine.

Connie T.

I was honestly curious -- if this place is so good, why is it sitting at 3.5 stars on Yelp? After experiencing it for ourselves and reading through the reviews, I completely understand. The common complaint? Service. And unfortunately, we agree. From the moment we sat down, it was a waiting game. We waited quite a while before anyone came over just to take our drink order. After that, it was another 30 minutes before our waitress returned to take our food order. What made it more frustrating was seeing multiple servers standing around or walking past us without acknowledging that we were still holding menus and hadn't ordered yet. A simple check-in would've gone a long way. It was a beautiful day, and we opted for patio seating, which had a great vibe -- but the sun was beating down on us and the long wait made it less enjoyable. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. I ordered The Mess with a side of avocado. I actually enjoyed it -- chopped ham, crispy bacon, hash browns, and onions all came together nicely. My husband ordered the country chicken fried steak with extra gravy. Unfortunately, the gravy was overly salty with a strong rosemary aftertaste that overpowered the dish. Drinks were solid. The schooner of beer hit the spot, and the Bloody Mary was actually pretty good. Overall, the service really set the tone for us. Sadly, this will be our first and last time here for brunch.

Marcie G.

Love this charming place on the water. We sat on the patio overlooking the boats. We started our vacation with 16 oz mimosas! Delish! Everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent. Would definitely return and recommend.

Erica F.

I wish I can put 0!!!! Unseasoned workers Music was horrible Food was dry Wish they were happy to work here

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Doug B.

Schooner or Later is a waterfront breakfast and lunch joint in Long Beach. It was an overcast afternoon, but the sun kept popping through so we decided to sit out on the patio. The view and fresh air were great. The patio is a good size and there are probably a dozen or so tables. There are only a few tables that are permanently covered and in the shade. They do have umbrellas for the tables, but they were not out when we visited. They also have heat lamps for when it is cold outside. There is plenty of parking only a few steps away from front of the restaurant. I decided to go outside of the box and ordered "The Mess". This is a blend of chopped ham, bell peppers, onion, hash browns, eggs, and cheddar cheese. It is $18.95 for a half size portion, and only $21.70 for the full size portion, so it's silly to not pay a few extra dollars and take any leftovers home. I ate about half of it, and it was pretty good as-is, but it was missing a little something. I had the rest at home and added sour cream which made it way better. I would definitely recommend adding sour cream, avocado, or chili which are optional add-ons at the restaurant. It also comes with two slices of sourdough toast, and there are several flavors of packaged jelly on the table. She had the Cinnamon Roll French Toast ($16.75), and added a side of scrambled eggs and sausage ($8.95). She said it was good, and the portion size is pretty generous. Service was prompt and friendly.

Breakfast menu 9/25
Michael V.

Had lunch with my buddy He suggested Schooner or later and I readily agreed. Lunch crowd was out, probably due to the gorgeous weather. So for the first time we sat inside. Still enjoying the views through the large windows. Nicely air conditioned so the temperature was comfortable. He ordered a beef eater and I had my standard crab and avocado melt. Both were tasty and we both cleaned our plates as usual. We always have a great time at Schooner or later.

Geronimo T.

Went here on a Friday for brunch. Greeted and seated outside in the patio section. Ordered its specialty schooner signature of bloody mary. One for me and one for my wife. Was served in minutes! The taste of bloody mary sings the birds of the sky of delightment! Ordered our breakfast entrees of eggs and potatoes. Received and was delivered in a timely manner. Food was great! No complaints. The ambiance was great. Was feeling the 75 degree weather over viewing the bay. I can smell the ocean water which was all part of the experience. Good food and Service! Plenty of free parking. Restrooms are outside of the establishment. I would definitely come back!

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Jordan C.

5 star Bloody Mary. 4 star food. 4.5 star service. Came with family for brunch. Waited about 1.25 hours for a table. (Expected). Extensive menu with lots of options.

Dawn S.

Sat down on patio here and there is a nice view of the Long Beach Marina. I use to come to this place over a decade ago and the food and service were good- good was abundant and prices were great. I brought my granddaughter and she ordered silver dollar pancakes off the children's menu. I ordered steel cut oats. It is $10.95 for an approx. 1 cup portion. Everything- berries nuts, are extra $2 to $3.95 . I ordered a side of turkey sausage. $8.95 . It was literally 3 super thin & tiny slices of what tasted like Jimmy Dean sausage. The kids breakfast meal was 9.99 and just enough for a small child. The service was just ok- not everyone was super friendly. I did not want to write a bad review but I was really disappointed in this place and won't return when I am in town. Bill was $35 and it was so not worth it but for a view.

Kimberly H.

Been here a few times, love it, parking is always easy, but the spaces are small. Never waited too long. Great atmosphere, good food, great service. Large portions, and great flavor for a fair price. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very clean. Good views. Great drinks, and highly recommend and will return.

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Jewn R.

I discovered this restaurant from watching an episode of "Dexter" the food has been great everytime and this time was no different. Great service. Our server was going on break she let us know that and the sever who covered for her came right over and helped us. I devoured everything on my plate.i hate the pancakes before I could take a picture but they were good. I had outside seating. It was sunny out, nice breeze and plenty of shade. In the city but away from the city. If you are in the area you have to come here.

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Do they have a full liquor license or just wine and beer?

They have a full liquor license.

Do they serve bottomless mimosas?

Sorry, not sure

Can we have reservation for tomorrow? My husband is a handicap wheelchair bound. There are 4 of us.

I highly recommend you phone them. I'm sure they'll be able to accommodate you since they have a vast spacious outdoor dining area. Be sure to specify if you need a shaded area.

When are the down times?

This was my first visit so I can not tell you.

Are children allowed to dine here? Do they have any kid friendly menu options

Yes, kids are allowed. And yes, there is a kids menu with games on it.

Will you be open for mother's Day this year and do you accept reservations?

Hi Jorri Please contact the restaurant I don't have that answer. But you will have a really good time and the view is amazing.

Is the outdoor seating dog friendly?

Approved service dogs are always welcome. People who bring their pets usually sit at a table on the perimeter of the patio and their dog sits on the outside next to their table.

How many people are allowed to sit at 1 table during COVID?

I've seen tables of six or more.

Will they be open for in house dining on Father's Day?

Hi there yes we are open for dine in seven days a week including Father’s Day our hours are 7 to 3

Bottomless mimosas for brunch?

No , sorry Schooner does not serve bottomless Mimosas!

Dogs allowed on the patio?

Well behaved dogs

Does this place have bottomless mimosas?

I'm not 100% sure but I'm going to say no they don't.

Can you make reservations?

Sure. San Diego Parks website.

For a table of about 13 people do we have to call ahead of time or is it just first come first serve?

First come, first serve.

Do they allow dogs in the patio area?

Hi Susanna, As much as we love dogs, we like to respect all of our customers as far as safety, some people don't want to dine with dogs! We also worry about the behavior,… Read more

Does Schooner or Later have TV's to watch NFL?

Yes, we have 1 70in TV!

Does this place have a long waiting list?

If u come for breakfast it can be a long wait.

Do you have a full liquor license or just beer & wine?

Full liquor license. Drinks are great!

Do you guys have a bottomless mimosa brunch?

They don't. My friends and I went a couple months back and its like $15 for the bottle and orange juice. between the 4 of us we had maybe 2 bottles (I am not a heavy drinker but my friends kinda are). later found out the bottles are like $6 at… Read more

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