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Patrick's Roadhouse a PCH Institution (a Restaurant)

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Patrick’s Roadhouse a PCH Institution ( a Restaurant)

Since St Patrick’s Day is coming up in a few days.  I thought I would showcase an institution on PCH. Most people think this Green Building is either in Pacific Palisades others think it is in Santa Monica, well, those who thought it is in Santa Monica CA are correct. Of course on the other side (north side) it is Pacific Palisades. Then again other people wonder what this Goudy Green Place is. Is it a Tourist Trap or is it a local good hang out.

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 Well if you want to eat an inexpensive Burger or Omelets and watch Celebrities, this is the place for you. Depends when you drop in, who might be at this Funky Roadside Eatery. President Bill Clinton has been here a couple of times on his way to Malibu. Sylvester Stallone has been seen frequently here. There was a time when Arnold Schwarzenegger could be seen every morning here. There is even a breakfast item he asked to put on the menu .I could go on and on with stories such as Sean Penn, Jonny Carson, but let me focus on this place.

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Bill Fischler bought this place in 1973 and he decorated it with World War II memorabilia and other funky stuff. The place has Character which consists of random furniture for starts. After he passed away  in 1997,his son Anthony took over and the tradition continues. It was touch and go around 2009 if the place would be closed or not, but the dispute with the Landlord was settled.

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Check out this link to the Restaurant and specifically look at their Menu. If you want a novelty burger get the “Rockefeller” comes with caviar. If you into more the traditional burger just asks the waitress and she will guide you well.   http://www.patricksroadhouse.info/  If you have 6 minutes to spare check out this clip from Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-inns and Dives‘fame   http://youtu.be/wEO40hlvt2c

 

The locals love the place, it is not a Michelin Rated Restaurant, it is not on Zagat’s Best list either, nevertheless it is a good place to be near the beach and take care of your hunger at a reasonable price.

Patrick’s Roadhouse is on the East Side of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at 106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402   Tel.: 310.459.4544

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Comments (15)

Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Good one! I love the video from Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives... This is so my kind of place! I'm blown away by the menu. It's like real prices and pretty much what you'd find around here at any kind of breakfast / burger joint... Okay, work is going to be bringing me down to Santa Ana on occassion, so it looks like 1 1/2 to 2 hours away? Depending on traffic of course!

Mar 12, 2012 09:45 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre -- every neighborhood deserves a restaurant like Patrick's Roadhouse -- although I don't think they need the publicity, these types of long time institutions make our communities a decidedly better place to call home.   

Mar 12, 2012 10:00 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Glad you have an incentive to get down this part of town Rene':))

Michael that is what I used to think, do you realize the Landlord almost evicted them in 2009? How sad it would have been for the cummunity!

Mar 12, 2012 10:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre -- wow - I wasn't aware of the possible eviction --- that would have been a shame -- hope all is well and thriving there now.

Mar 12, 2012 11:34 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Endre,  Patrick's Roadhouse sounds good to me!  Great localism info.

Mar 12, 2012 11:53 AM
William True
True Sarasota Real Estate - Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Real Estate

Patrick's definitely looks ready for St. Patrick's Day, Endre! Fun post.

Mar 12, 2012 12:25 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Now that's the type of place I would LOVE, Endre - a little out of the way place where the food is just down right GOOD!!!!

Mar 12, 2012 01:27 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Hi Endre - excellent hyperlocal post, and I am huge fan of Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. This would be a great place to go to for St. Patrick's Day!!

Mar 12, 2012 02:49 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael looks like they sorted it out:)

Elyse if you have a President as a Repeat Client it can not be all that bad:) So do not listen to those who poo poo the place because it is not a Michelin 5 Star Restaurant!:))

Mar 12, 2012 04:27 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

William glad you liked it!

Juli if you drive down PCH you can not miss it, that Green just sticks out!:))

Sharon, yes it is a good place to go but on St Patrick's Day is a Must Visit Destination!

Mar 12, 2012 04:29 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Endre - Now this looks like this place will rock on St. Patrick's day.  Loved all of the photos.  Great local post!!!

Mar 12, 2012 05:45 PM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Endre:  Great description and history of Patrick's...just in time for St. Patty's Day!

Mar 13, 2012 01:45 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura, I am sure they will do some great business on St Patrick's Day:)

Jane fun place simple food:)

Mar 13, 2012 04:32 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Endre, I love "joints" like this.  Whether or not it has celebrity sightings, I would bet that there are some "characters" there!  Thanks for the scoop!

Mar 20, 2012 03:22 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Suzanne great word "characters" yes it is good for people watching:))

Mar 20, 2012 08:39 AM