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Ocean View Patio - OB Surf Lodge, San Diego, CA

OB Surf Lodge

4.6 (16)
$30 and under
American
5083 Santa Monica Ave Ste 1F, San Diego, CA 92107-2884

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
OB Surf Lodge celebrates the vibrant spirit of 1960s SoCal surf culture, paying tribute to the iconic roots of Ocean Beach and the surf lifestyle that defined the area. Our coastal-inspired brunch, served with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, offers a fresh and exciting experience for every guest. We take pride in preparing our menu from scratch daily and cooking everything to order.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:30–19:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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What 16 people are saying

OB Surf Lodge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Lively

  • San Diego

    American

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Lively

  • San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OB Surf Lodge offers "awesome menu" options with "great experience" and "excellent service," even when busy. Located by the ocean, it boasts "beautiful views" and a "fun vibe." Guests enjoy varied dining options, delicious food, and a "super fun dog menu." It's a "definite favorite" for many.
16 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    San Diego23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Potential customers left because of lack of servers,

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  2. Chris

    New York State2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reserved a table for Mother’s Day and it was actually reserved! With a name card and everything. They were greeting mothers with complimentary mimosas and roses. The hostess, waiter, bussers and everyone else were delightful. Pleasant, responsive, fun and hospitable. They made accommodations for my infant in his car seat and everything was lovely. We’re definitely be back!

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  3. Travis

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome menu, excellent service even though it was busy, great experience.

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  4. Megan VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view right next to ocean. Food is solid and very reasonably priced .

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  5. Chris

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family had a great experience waiters we very polite and attentive we would definitely eat there again

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  6. Jeff VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loud. Amazing views. Under seasoned food. Decent craft beer selection.

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  7. M VIP

    San Diego75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our fave OB restaurants. Beach breakfast burritos with bacon and those delicious refried beans .. my go to. Everything I’ve tried for breakfast lunch and dinner great. See you soon:)

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  8. Staci VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome. Can’t beat the food, service or ambiance! Definitely a fun vibe and the brunch was delicious.

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  9. Audrey

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OB surf lodge is in a great spot with a beautiful view of the ocean. When we went we got the Chilequiles and Maple Pancakes with Candied Bacon, all DELICIOUS!! I definitely want to come back. The service was great. There were also a couple of adorable dogs around and a super fun dog menu!!

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  10. Shelby

    Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a bit slow but the view and food made up for it!

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FAQs

OB Surf Lodge is rated 4.6 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Ocean Beach

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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5083 Santa Monica Ave Ste 1F, San Diego, CA 92107-2884

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ocean Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:30–19:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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