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    Lighthouse Cafe

    4.0 (263 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Alex K.

    The places you find when your not really looking. We stumbled here while heading to another place for brunch. That didn't go so well as it wasn't what we were expecting. And then this place popped up. Of course we were literally around the block from it beforehand. It's a cute little cafe nestled right among a cute little residential block. It's like a if you know you know type of place as it's not on a main street. Literally at the end of a block where's its basically homes. So a neighborhood cafe. There was plenty of seating as it was mid week during lunch time. We walked in which has an open concept with the wide window looking outside. There's a bar area with counter hi top seating and a nice patio out front with umbrellas covered tables. It was a little breezy but had to make do as we had the little pup with us. Checked in with one of the server which she informed us to have a seat anywhere we like. A good amount of the guest did occupied the patio seating which we did to as it was nice out when your in the sun but a little breezy. Menu wise, it's mainly breakfast and lunch. They only open till 3. We started off with the bubbly special which was a bottle and a juice. Can't have brunch without mimosas. For the price it was great, 21.00 I believe. Meal, they had a board right when you walked in with daily specials. We went with an order of the lobster omelette and the tri tip sandwich. Both on the special. It was between the lobster or Philly steak omelette which we were informed that lobster was a favorite among the guest. That was served with either house potatoes or hash browns and toast, biscuits. And the tri tip was with curly fries. Plus an order of onion rings to accompany the meal. Omelette was quite tasty as I wasn't quite sure with the ratio of lobster. Quite honestly, it was decent size chunks inside and a good amount of it. The hollandaise sauce added that extra touch to it. Everything was delicious. The tri tip sandwich itself was excellent. Served on a roll which was tasty and the sauce used was amazing. It just made everything work all together. Plus both the seasoned fried and onion rings were excellent. Both with a nice crunch to it. Service was excellent. Our waitress was a doll and the sweetest. Food was great and the mimosa's special was the finish touch to a nice brunch. The cafe itself was a cute addition to the neighborhood. Street parking along the front. Not sure if there's parking in the back. Overall, it was a great find and would definitely come back.

    Breakfast quesadilla
    M. S.

    My friend wanted to go here and I was taking him to breakfast, so we did. When I lived nearby I would have picked the place next door. So this may have been my first (and last) breakfast here. My friend got the breakfast quesadilla, which was oozing with cheese--seemingly low-quality cheese, that gooey-looking kind. A little paltry for the price of $18. Why no beans on the side? I was considering the lobster omelette for a whopping $25 and the waiter raved about it and I let myself be persuaded. It was terrible! Drenched in a creepily orange supposed hollandaise (as we know, see photo, Hollandaise sauce is not meant to be orange), which looked like it was poured from a can. Thin and no lemon. Just some cheap flavoring. The waiter insisted that they had "made it this morning," so maybe they made it from a powder from a packet? I was starving so joylessly I ate nearly half of it and then subsisted on eating most of a generous serving of hash browns. Perhaps I was too timid. When the waiter did not offer any compensation, or to get me another plate of something else, I just dutifully sucked it up. Then he asked if we wanted coffee cake -- which should have been on the house, since he clearly realized I was not happy with the lousy omelette. If I'd not been with a person I was only meeting for the first time, I'd have been more plaintive, but I did not want to embarrass them -- they live in the area, and I do not. But just YUCK. When another friend joined us to sit and chat after our plates had been taken away he told us how he'd given up on this joint. I suggest something be done about the food quality and value.

    French Onion Soup, with a side of fresh fruit
    L H.

    A shout-out to Missy, who was solicitous without being overbearing. So cheerful and helpful. We eat here every time we come to San Pedro, and it never disappoints. This visit, we recommend the French onion soup, and the new Chopped Burger Melt!

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    Katelynn R.

    Came here to cure our hangovers and it was a great choice. Hamburgers were made fresh and very juicy. The fries are soooo good! Especially with their ranch! Service was attentive and pleasant as always. Inside was beautiful and they had the windows open so it was nice to feel the fresh breeze.

    Praynka T.

    We really liked visiting this café. Their food was very good and they have a very wide range of options on their menu. They serve beer and wine and smoothies. Location is great close to the water can see the lighthouse from the street. Service was good and the inside was very clean and nice. Was pricey tho

    first time here. exploring san pedro
    Sal V.

    this is a nice lil cafe off the beaten path in San Pedro off Pacific. a mostly americana menu. really nice staff and delicious food. its a small cafe with some sidewalk seating. its a big expensive but its still a nice place that ill visit again. $100 for two people (including tip).

    Katie B.

    We sat outside on a neighborhood street with a view of the lighthouse in the distance-well you could see it from the middle of the street. The Lobster Benedict and the Carnitas Omelette specials were delicious but the accompanying country style potatoes were not soft or well seasoned. Great friendly service!

    Club Sandwich
    Karina G.

    This place never disappoints. Beautiful day out and so really wanted to eat here after work (2pm) Delicious eggs Benedict Florentine style and good homestyle potatoes. Love that they have flavored creamer for coffee, some restaurants really don't?!!! My friend had a club Sandwich and we both had some leftovers for the next day. Quality of food is great and eventhough we arrived close to 230 pm (when they close at 3pm), service was still great, didn't rush us. And you can always do alil walk towards the beautiful view after breakfast or lunch :)

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    Tried 3 times...wanted to like it but really not worth it. Mediocre food at best. No effort to be good

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    New ownership. Redesigned interior is nice. Food seems as good as ever - yummy! Bright and cheery

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    This place is very expensive and infused with flies just unpleasant! Plus the waitress is unpleasant aswell

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