Snug Harbor

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.

Saw the name and had to come in. This will be the third place named Snug Harbor I've been to! (Lakewood, California & Kearny, New Jersey if you are wondering).

The place is really cool inside. Straight out of the 1940s, which is very cool.

Okay, I started this review years ago and never finished my draft. I had an opportunity to come back today and am very happy that I did!

Sergio took care of my drink order right away and with a smile. He definitely made me feel very welcome here. I started off with a Bacon Bloody Mary. Very tasty and you cannot go wrong with bacon.

Delaney took care of my order and was fun to talk to as I had to share my Snug Harbor story with her!

Food was delicious. I ordered the corned Beef Hash. The potatos were surprisingly flavorful, and the hash was done just right. Just a bit of salsa, which added some depth. The apricot jam was also great!

If you have an opportunity to eat here, you should! Hopefully Delaney is working!

I dropped my car off at Santa Monica VW early one morning and I was looking for a breakfast spot. I came across Snug Harbor and it was a very cool 1940's style diner with the original bat stools, pictures and booths. The waitress was super pleasant and nice and the food was very good....

I can’t say enough good things about Snug Harbor! The food, service and atmosphere are amazing! Besides the super cute indoor diner area, there are 2 levels of outdoor seating where dogs are welcome! The avocado toast with egg and a mimosa are my go to faves 😉

UPDATE 6/12/2023

I love love love their burgers! Best burger and curly fries in LA! Come here during the week for their $15 burger+fries+soda, WEEKDAY BURGER SPECIAL. Last week was the first time I tried it and I have been dreaming about coming back.

We sat at the counter and saw the guys making our delicious burgers! Is your mouth watering yet? The staff here all work very hard as a team. You can tell they have pride in their work and care about their customers.

Today I saw the cook pan fry a ton of onions!!! Oh boy!

Snug Harbor is a cute Diner with tasty food openn daily from 7am-3pm. Metered parking or if you are lucky, free parking on the side streets, but read the parking signs carefully.

Best steak burrito EVER! I ordered on the phone and spoke with Lisa who was very sweet. I placed our order and picked up our Sunrise Burritos within 15 minutes. Easy! This burrito is made with steak, eggs, avocado, pico de gallo and cheddar cheese. This is so filling it can at least 2 meals, depending on how hungry you are! Yay!

Update! 6/4/2023
I love Snug Harbor for their good food, nice friendly hard working staff and old time diner feeling. The prices are comparable and actually lower than other breakfast restaurants in Santa Monica, such as Mel's Diner ( more expensive).

Sunday morning breakfast at Snug Harbor! The original building has now expanded ( post pandemic) to patio seating! There are two levels to choose from! We sat in the "Middle" section, but next time I might try the upper deck. This restaurant is not wheelchair or walker friendly. There are narrow spaces, and their restroom is tiny, neutral gender.

Khadija was the best server! Service with a smile! Our food came out promptly and hot! I ordered from the Mix It Up menu where I chose to have my scrambled eggs , burrito style. My Fiesta was really tasty and when Khadija offered to bring Snug Harbor's homemade salsa, I said YES! Their salsa is so good, with just the right amount of heat. My friend ordered the Chicken and Waffles with the gravy on the side. This way she was able to bring half home for later. She loved all the flavors, except the chicken, fried, was a bit bland

I love their BBQ Chicken Hash for breakfast! It comes with 2 eggs on top. This dish has the BBQ sauce with shredded chicken with crispy hash browns underneath with 2 eggs on top!! YUMMMM!!!

I have also tried their chilaquilas, which was a chalkboard special, but there was something lacking in that one, but I am glad I tried it.

Bottom line, I truly love Snug Harbor as a breakfast diner. The folks there are kind and service is fast!

PS, The bathroom is not handicapped friendly. This building is old and the original restaurant is tiny. Today they have expanded the back for 2 levels of outdoor protected dining!

This is a true gem. A real diner with booths and counter top spinning stools. Great music. Lovey people. Even better menu. Everyone can get something to eat here for breakfast. From the quintessential California breakfast of avocado toast to the luxurious red velvet waffles. 😋 from ham and eggs to Soyriso and goat milk. Truly loved this spot. Worth coming out to Santa Monica for.

Recommended by other restaurateur for breakfast. We were not disappointed.
Food was great. No frozen juices here, all squeezed fresh. Slick and courteous service.

I had the cilantro chicken sandwich and it was quite delicious, the portions were large, service was amazing and the atmosphere was great!

Big portions of delicious food are being served here. My son and I have breakfast here from time to time. The country fried steak w/biscuit n gravy is to die for. Lifelong supporter of this establishment. 😊🤙

The best breakfast in LA! We came in this weekend for the Pumpkin Pancakes and the Fried Chicken and Waffles. Everything is soo good!!

Great cozy little spot in Santa Monica. Delaney is a sweetie. The staff are happy and the food is always incredible. Made with love.

Pricey but for the area you expect it. The lunch special burger deal is a decent price especially considering it’s one of the best burgers you will have in LA. Great service as well and you can feel the history. Balcony loft is the spot to be 👌

Amazing little spot. Delicious food. Cheerful cooks when asked to make a fruit side for my son that they didn't have prepped. Our server Laura provided great service with a beautiful french accent and a beautiful smile

Cozy, old-fashioned diner in Santa Monica, complete with tall, private booths & swivel seats at the counter. Outdoor patio dining is also available, and the prices are better than nearby locations.

beautiful old timey diner with amazing food. A place with great history and a great name, I would definitely come back and suggest it to others.

Simple diner with outside seating.
I sat at counter and had the Chicken and Waffles. Served with a twist... At least for me. Came with a waffle and chicken breast deep fried and an egg on top. Served with sausage gravy and maple syrup on the side. That was some yummy goodness right there.

Came here 6 months ago and when we came back to California. We needed to come here. The red velvet pancakes are amazing! Love the service even though they are super busy. The bus boys/men are so nice and always on top of their stuff helping the waitresses out. Overall the food we always try someone different and we are never let down. This is a must stop when we come to California now.

This hit the spot. Proper coffee, proper food, proper portions, fantastic service. You couldn’t feel anything but at home here

Myself and my brother on a recent visit to Santa monica from Ireland found the Snug Harbor traditional American diner and that's exactly what we got .Decor,music and food couldn't be any more American diner. Friendly and helpful staff. Our experience made a bit more special thanks to the warm and helpful service from our server Delaney. For traditional American diner experience the Snug Harbor is the place to go...👍

Carrie’s Cosmic Chicken sammy w/jack cheese is my favorite sandwich in Los Angeles. The staff is wonderful, and the vibe is home town, yet hidden in the city.