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    Saltwater Deck

    4.5 (179 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
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    SALTWATER DECK ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Amazing smash burger for $5!
    Lydia J.

    Great space, accessible prices. Can't beat the view! Love what the owners are doing for the community.

    Denise M.

    I love the beach, and while Long Beach isn't the beach that I usually go to, I'm so glad I did today. This little gem is right on the beach, just steps from the water. The menu is pretty big and had quite a variety, especially for a place with a walk up order window. There are sandwiches and wraps, salads, breakfast, burritos, ice cream and Italian iced, and even a puppy patty for your dog. Even better, they serve beers, hard seltzers, wine, cocktails, and even champagne. Grab a table in the sun, or, like us, under the shade of a palm tree. The area is corded of with an orange rope, and there is axe throwing (no worries--plastic access) and cornhole. We ordered antipasto salad, a white cheddar cheeseburger with chips, and, of course, the Labubu mocktail. We enjoyed all!

    Nutan S.

    Was so happy to see that they had vegan options available. Their menu is quite varied and I liked that there was something for everyone. I even noticed that they were quite thoughtful like a water-bowl for dogs, etc. This place is a nice place to hangout by the beach and the playground is just next to it. We ordered two vegan burritos and an oat milk coffee. The burrito was very delicious, beyond my expectations. Polite staff. We are definitely visiting them again!!

    The burrito I went for vs. The burrito I got
    Nancy V.

    When we got there, there were only two other parties seated. The guy at the window told us he'd be right with us to take our order -- no big deal, he came back about 7 minutes later. We placed our order, paid for parking (45 minutes), and got settled in thinking breakfast would be out soon. Big mistake. It took almost 50 minutes for two breakfast burritos to come out. I know because I had to add another 25 minutes to my parking just waiting for the food. When the burritos finally arrived, they looked nothing like the ones promoted on their social media. They were small, flat, and looked like they were missing half the ingredients. Considering they only have one breakfast burrito and a vegan version on the menu, it's not like we ordered the wrong thing. Overall, the experience was just bad from start to finish -- painfully slow service, underwhelming food, and definitely not worth the time or money. I left feeling disappointed and honestly ripped off. (I'm sharing pix of what I went for vs what I got)

    Hot dog
    Molly B.

    Love this spot! It's a perfect blend of scenic views, hearty and freshly cooked food, and a spot for a casual drink after a nice walk on the beach. It is a bit pricey but that's not surprising given that it's literally on the sand (warning: chairs and tables are indeed on the sand, dress appropriately) and since it's freshly made it takes about 15 minutes to get your food (so get a drink while you wait or read a book). Perfectly between Gaucho and Belmont Brew if you want to do a beach walking beer/food tour!

    Menu (as of 5/25)
    Christopher T.

    Been here a couple times when they 1st opened and they're still here. This is my distraction place since I jog along the beach and this is at either my 1.9mils or 4.9mils - tempting to stop by for a cup of joe or some breakfast sandwiches...the joint is right on the sand and on the beach plus next to parking lot, restrooms, rental place and kid's playground. Also it is tiny distance away from the LB museum. The seating is on the sand and got several games and the view of the Pacific Ocean and under palm trees. Also you can see the Queen Mary plus any cruise ship that dock right next to it. Service is great & friendly, and if you expecting fast service, this wouldn't be the place since it's more of the layback, chill, relax type of place. There is a sign that said "we don't make fast food, we make great food as fast as we can." Quality wise, not bad at all. Price

    Sunset from the saltwater deck
    Nicole B.

    Love this place so much! The locations is beautiful and sits right on the beach. Always great music they often play thievery corporation and bob marley! The service is great, prices are right and love the food! My personal fave is the beef bowl it's fresh and served over rice with steamed veggies.

    Chicken Philly Cheese Steak
    Preston I.

    Decided to stop by here for lunch after dropping some friends off in Long Beach. This is a small and casual restaurant right on the beach. Food was good overall. Really enjoyed the quesadilla with the spicy sauce that came with it. The cheese steaks were good but not great. My friend felt the chicken one missed the mark and could have been seasoned better. The chips that came with the cheese steaks were crispy and not oily. Service was quick and friendly. There's a large metered parking lot right next to the spot. Overall, this is a good spot for a casual lunch during a day at the beach.

    Lynette H.

    We had a beach day with a friend recently and she grabbed us coffees from this spot when we first arrived. Their iced coffee is SO GOOD!! And silly me forgot to pack lunch. At around 2pm me and my daughter were getting hangry. So I walked over to this spot to pick up some food. I got my daughter a cheese quesadilla and I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. Their little patio seating area is so nice. Great location. The service was fairly quick and the gal at the order window was nice.

    An amazing find

    Under new management, no longer have the Soju Marg. Music is way too loud, could barely order. Not sure what they are doing. Hope they figure it out.

    Lindsay G.

    I can't believe I haven't been here before. I love walking at this beach and I'm disappointed I haven't never noticed it before, I have definitely been missing out. Thanks to Long Beach walking club instagram i got to try this place for the first time! I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Also, I'm shocked on how affordable the food is... I mean it's a cute shack by the beach!! Oh.... And they sell alcohol. I got to enjoy my meal with a guava mimosa... possibly two haha I hear the breakfasts burrito is a must so I need to come back to see if it's true! Cute brunch spot with lots of space. This place needs to be more hyped up!

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    2 years ago

    OMG. Right on the beach and truly great food. Delicious and friendly. Thumbs way up...will be back soon!

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    Great food, on the beach. Amy is amazingly cool. My favorite place on the beach. I travel 6 miles one way to be on the beach and eat here.

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    Amy was a great person to talk to and has an understanding of the difficulties of the ins and outs of running a restaurant.

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    Amazing food and right on the beach! Can't beat that! Also very impressed by how extensive the menu was for a little food stand.

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    Absolutely love this place. Right on the beach. Great drinks and food. I frequently meet people for food and drinks here.

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    Ask the Community - Saltwater Deck

    Where do you park?

    There is a large parking lot for Junipero Beach, if you turn on Junipero from Ocean.

    Is breakfast all day?

    YESSSSS

    Do they cook with canola oil?

    Do they accept Apple Pay? Would be very helpful with everyone exercising that doesn't have a wallet handy

    Yes we do!!

    Which Days open for lunch?

    Currently they are closed Mondays and Wednesdays, open all other days. HOWEVER, they are frequently closed on days they're supposed to be open, so I usually call ahead and confirm if they're open. (Today, a Sunday, the website showed open and I… Read more

    Do they have WiFi?

    Unfortunately no wifi. A lot of people come to work and use the hotspot on their phones.

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