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Don the Beachcomber
Enjoy fresh seafood, tender steaks, famous burgers, huge salads and over a dozen Pupu's (appetizers) with an Island Inspired Flare and an eye toward value without sacrificing quality. Quite simply put, the food is great!! Don the Beachcomber will take you back to Polynesia in a heavy Tiki themed dining room and banquet rooms complete with waterfalls reminiscent of vintage Hawaii. The bartenders at Don's Dagger Bar will craft some of the most delicious and creative (and original!) of Don's tropical cocktails! Banquet facilities and for 20 to over 200 in a fun and unique tropical setting with plenty of free parking. While the average cost of our steak and seafood offerings with a drink and tip range from $31 to $50 we also offer a selection of entree sized salads, and three burger sandwiches featuring prime beef, broiled chicken, or Kalua pork for $12 to $14 per item.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(18)
- neighborhood gem(13)
- special occasion(12)
- kid-friendly(10)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- great for lunch(7)
Don the Beachcomber Reviews List
Review 1 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was great although this was buffet and there was
No need for service besides the payment and one time drink order"
No need for service besides the payment and one time drink order"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Polynesian show at brunch was nice.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Mother's Day brunch. Food was ok. There was not a lot of service given it was a brunch but there was 18% gratuity added for just a party of 3. I felt our server didn't even try to help us given he knew he was guaranteed a good tip anyway."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don the Beachcomer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went there for Mother's Day Brunch. LOVED IT! The food was ok....the carving station only had Kalua pig and beef brisket....that would've been ok except alot of people don't eat pork or beef. Was expecting at least turkey or maybe even prime rib would've been nice. Other than that the service was excellent and the entertainment was da bomb. It was so good we are going back for Father's Day Brunch!!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This would be a great happy hour spot... great drinks...average food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
One of the last of it's kind
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the last of several authentic Tiki bar and restaurants within the LA area. Kitchy, with those great old school Tiki inspired drinks and PU PU's, it's definitely like going back in a time machine for me when growing up, places like this were in abundance. Keep up the good work."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun at Don The Beachcomber
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent although, I won't order crab legs again, they are just too hard to open and messy, they were great tasting, I would order them, if they could bring them to the table out of the shell. The service was excellent! Our waiter, Tyler was spot on! So friendly.
Once we finished our meal, we explored the place (a lot to look at) and found ourselves in one of the bars where the group Flyers were playing. It was a pleasant surprise to see them there, we used to go to Busters where they played for years and wondered where they went. It was a great evening, definitely will go back!"
Once we finished our meal, we explored the place (a lot to look at) and found ourselves in one of the bars where the group Flyers were playing. It was a pleasant surprise to see them there, we used to go to Busters where they played for years and wondered where they went. It was a great evening, definitely will go back!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The crab dinner had an amazing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The crab dinner had an amazing amount of Alaskan King Crab legs - well worth the money. The Fish and Chips were really wonderful. Mostly fish and little batter."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No, thank you.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We asked, on open table, for a quiet spot...music and singer was WAY too loud to have a conversation. We were 2 couples...and asked for separate checks...at the end of our meal our checks showed 3 dinners on one check..missing a starter, 1 dinner and the extra starter on the other check. Rib-eye steak dinner was cold and tough. We DID NOT alert the servers to any of this, and they were VERY attentive...but because we saw different servers for each course, it was too confusing to bother. Open table needs another option on your NOISE rating 'TOO NOISY'. Obviously, we won't be back....and we live around the corner. Our first and last at Don the Beachcomber."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very cool
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Don the Beachcomber reminded me of my days living in Hawaii. The ambiance is reminiscent of the last few authentic tiki bars of yesteryear. I ordered Huli Huli chicken didn't miss a beat that was pretty tasty. We also ordered ahi tacos amazing! The ambiance and decoration is truly unique. Go with good company, be adventurous with the food, and travel to the days of Hawaiis colorful past.
Much like Damon's in Glendale or La Mariana Sailing Club in Honolulu."
Much like Damon's in Glendale or La Mariana Sailing Club in Honolulu."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Glad we used a groupon!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We felt rushed. Our table was bussed as soon as we put the last morsel of food in our mouth. There were 3 of us and as soon as the first person was done ... woosh! They place was cleared. Then the second person, then the third. WAY too fast! And it took the waitress a few tries to get our order right. First she forgot a glass of wine, then she brought the wrong wine. And she and forgot the appetizer. Once we got our entrée, it was really good. The salmon and the chicken were awesome!
I would recommend this place for a hurried lunch. It is not the scene for a relaxing dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great bday experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my hubby on his bday, and we had a great time! our server Mia was super sweet and knowledgeable. Food was good, tasty and nicely plated. there a good selections of appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks, which makes it a bit hard to choose. At the end, Mia surprised my husband with a yummy mini pineapple upside down cake and we also ordered the homemade bread pudding which was delicious. Cute hawaiian atmosphere although we were the only ones in the dining room on a Tues night. Will recommend!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went to the Easter Brunch,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to the Easter Brunch, a party of 6 for 10:30The food was cold and the selection of breakfast items was not adequate; the man at the omelet bar was not prepared to make omelets; it was not his fault,the management should have been aware of the situation"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Easter brunch was a huge disappoint
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Easter brunch was a huge disappointment. Was advertised there would be a carving station. Not. Instead there was a pan of already sliced tri tip. There was an omlet station that consisted of 1 pan."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The scenic view is of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The scenic view is of the Hawaiian entertainment - always excellent. For the brunch I would make a request to sit in the room with the entertainment. We have once been able to do that and it was much better to see the dancers. The advantage of the other room is you are near the food. There is a stage in that room also and had there been entertainment there (they had a shave ice bar set up), it would have been perfect.
The food is great. There is something for everyone in the buffet. I would say the dessert is the most lacking. Very little to choose from.
But the ambience, the basic food, the entertainment and the great service is worth it all."
The food is great. There is something for everyone in the buffet. I would say the dessert is the most lacking. Very little to choose from.
But the ambience, the basic food, the entertainment and the great service is worth it all."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skip the brunch
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were so disappointed. We have been here for dinner and it was great. The Easter Brunch was awful. The food was not ready when diners started arriving. Consequently, you had between 50 and 75 people standing in line when the food was finally ready to be served. The food was really bad. Some chafing dishes had nothing in them.
Upon our arrival, we sat and sat and sat. No one offered us champagne. Since the food was not ready, at least we could have had champagne. Finally, I stopped a server and asked if we could get champagne. She stated that was not her table but she would be more that happy to help our server. Get this, an 18% gratutity was added to our check. For what? I had to get my own food and ask for champagne."
Upon our arrival, we sat and sat and sat. No one offered us champagne. Since the food was not ready, at least we could have had champagne. Finally, I stopped a server and asked if we could get champagne. She stated that was not her table but she would be more that happy to help our server. Get this, an 18% gratutity was added to our check. For what? I had to get my own food and ask for champagne."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
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Review 16 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Brunch Bummer
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first brunch at Don the Beachcomber but I have visited the restaurant regularly. The seating was too tight, the food was less than mediocre and the worst part was the rude valet guy jumping right in front of our car while on his cell phone trying to make us stop. There was no prior notice from Don's that there would be a $5 valet charge so we were not expecting this. I would not go to Don's for another brunch in the future. Bummer, because I like the restaurant and the service there."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had the fish and chips,sole
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we had the fish and chips,sole with the potatoe fries,delicious.service was only fair because we were there in the early afternoon and the bartender had to wait on tables until the regular servers came later for the dinner rush.nice atmosphere in the dining area."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 18 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Delicious Surf & Turf + Biggest
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious Surf & Turf + Biggest portion of ribs I've ever seen!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic drinks more than
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic drinks more than make up for somewhat boring menu. Food was fresh and well prepared, but not overly imaginative."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 20 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not as good for gluten free
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not as good for gluten free options as I'd hoped but the music and ambiance were fantastic."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
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Review 21 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our fish n chips and duck
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our fish n chips and duck was delicious! Service was excellent!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was a nice place. Good food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was a nice place. Good food and the service was good :) friendly people"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
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Review 23 for Don the Beachcomber
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Came for valentines day, had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came for valentines day, had a good time. Good food great cocktails, good service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Don the Beachcomber
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic