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    Snug Harbor

    3.9 (432 reviews)
    ModerateDiners
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    SNUG HARBOR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast Sunrise Burrito
    Jodi Y.

    Friendly, quick service. Dog friendly, outdoor seating. Cute diner feel with table and counter seating. High quality country fried steak. Probably batter in-house. Doesn't taste like the country fried steak at Denny's or IHOP. Large portions. A little pricey for a breakfast spot but more quality ingredients than a typical diner.

    Old school since 1941
    Franklin M.

    Old school since 1941. This place looks small but there are many tables in the back patio available. The original front dining area retains it's old world charm. We ordered the Ortega omelet with avocado, house potatoes, and sourdough toast. The food was really good and the service was quick despite them being busy on Father's Day.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Nicole D.

    Solid diner for breakfast. Nothing fancy -- just good food, kind staff, and a few different seating areas so you can pick your vibe.

    Chicken Country Fried Steak with gravy

    This was such a hidden gem! This was like one of those places in LA that your friends tell you about because they love ypu. This place had a super cool old-school diner vibe 1940s built great service great food gotta say probably one of the best chicken fried steaks I've ever had. The coating on the chicken fried steak holy hell! Gravy, top-notch eggs we're real, not from the carton like you see at some places and delicious The only downside I'd say is the potatoes need some more seasoning Great spot but small so there might be a wait so worth it. Service was top notch. My coffee was never empty and everybody checks on you.

    Dry, overcooked shoe-sole like fried chicken breast and the overdone cardboard like waffle.
    Carrie C.

    Really BAD. The worst meal I have had in Santa Monica in fifteen years, along with the worst service I have experienced. A burned cardboard-like waffle and burned fried chicken breast for me and a cold waffle for my friend, plus burned coffee. The bill arrived in the middle of the meal, not sure why, especially as the restaurant was virtually empty (with good reason as I know now). After we complained about the food, one waffle was taken off the bill. The server took a plate away from my friend without asking if he was done, before my friend ate the blueberries, which were the only decent part of both of our meals (because they came from a store). But she left my plate in front of me - as if she could only carry one plate at a time. In other words, nothing makes sense here. Save yourselves the grief and the money. They really should just go out of business.

    Teanna R.

    The service is great and the mimosas are good but that's it I would never come here again because how all the food was nasty first I ordered the hungry man and I didn't know they put it all together like literally and then I ordered everything separately and it was still disgusting I think they need a new cook because he can't cook

    Deuces Wild
    Zan L.

    One of my favorite diners in West LA. It's a true California diner in the best sort of way and as the name suggests it's very small, but it doesn't feel too crowded. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as counter seating in the front. Parking was easy to find in the neighborhood behind the restaurant, otherwise it will be metered street parking. Our server was extremely polite and very fast with the refills. Also all our food items came out quickly with no errors. They have a lot of great options on the menu, mostly traditional American diner classics. One of my all-time favorite dishes is Eggs Benedict so I wanted to try that for my first time visiting. It was terrific and the eggs were cooked perfectly. We also ordered the Deuces Wild and the pancakes were especially delicious. They were really fluffy and really tasty. We also ordered a biscuit on the side and had that with some fresh strawberry jam and it was a great combo. Everything was honestly really good and made me immediately want to come back for future visits.

    Chorizo and Sweet Potato hash. Fresh and delicious!

    Delaney is an angel! We literally visit just to see her and experience her one of a kind, top notch service! Not only that, we truly enjoy the food quality every time we visit! This snug diner never fails to exceed our expectations and the price point is wonderful for the location!

    Yetssenia T.

    Not only is the food amazing, the service was excellent. Everyone is so nice and check in with you to see if everything is ok. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We loved it.

    The kitchen
    Katie K.

    This place is adorable. Old school, quaint, and casual. It's like a blast from the past. Sit at the breakfast counter and watch the line cooks do their thing. The food is exactly what you'd expect-not fancy but solid. Don't come here expecting a gastronomical affair. This is old school eggs and bacon. Although, they DO have avocado toast. So they are keeping up with the trends. The servers are delightful. There are lots of regulars. We got the breakfast sandwich and the oatmeal. But we're exactly what you would want them to be.

    Sunrise Burrito
    Mallory C.

    This place kept popping up on my Google Maps, so I decided to finally go here for brunch. It has old-school diner vibes with a lot of that kind of charm, too. The wait staff is super nice and they always seem like they're having a great time -- a good sign! As for the food, everything I've had here was great. The chocolate chip pancakes are incredible and really have a lot of chocolate chips! I also enjoyed the Sunrise burrito a lot and the coffee always hits the spot -- and the staff is generous with coffee refills! I've come here a few times and I'll definitely return again!

    Sunrise Burrito: steak, eggs, avocado, pico de Gallo, Cheddar cheese
    Eriko P.

    Snug Harbor is my GO TO place for American Diner food. The staff all work hard and work well together with a smile! I love their BBQ chicken hash with 2 eggs over easy. YUMMMMM! I also enjoy their sandwiches, Cilantro Chicken: with spinach, grilled mushrooms tomatoes, and more. In fact, everything I have ordered here is tasty!

    Lox Plate
    Cynthia M.

    Never ordering the lox plate again. The bagel was burnt and the cream cheese is charged extra. Barely any smoked salmon.

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    My club sandwich was trash and we also had the worst avocado toast I've ever had. It's gone down hill. People are nice enough though.

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    I'm sorry Snug Harbor, but the food was awful. We paid the bill and left the food on the plate - it just wasn't worth eating.

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    These are the best biscuits and gravy in Los Angeles. Sit at the counter on a quiet, grey June gloom morning, and enjoy a mug of coffee.

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    The service is impeccable. The food is amazing and hasn't changed over all these years! A must for breakfast anytime or lunch.

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    I loved it. A quirky old times diner feel and the food was great. Recommend without reservation.

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