Curley’s Cafe

Reviews

• Tozaigo Entertainment

  star star star star star 13 August 2026

  Having lived just down the road from this Signal Hill institution for more than 15 years, it's odd that only after having moved a few miles away I would be drawn in to routinely dining here. So, what's up you ask? For years My parents and some good friends of theirs have made Wednesday evenings at Curley's apart of their routine. Although often invited, It was so routine that nothing seemed pressing about joining them. That was until my fine folks retired to Oregon and now seeing them was far less often and no longer on a whim the way I was used too. So, when they came to town and were wrapped up in catching up with old friends you can bet that Wednesday evening they were heading to Curley's. This was an invite I couldn't pass up, and now more than ever understand how good company, along with excellent food, served by one heck of a personable waiter named Jason and awesome live entertainment for a reasonable amount were so compelling. This is traditional diner food served in portions and prepared in a way you don't find often these days. The entertainment is usually a duet banjo and tuba with vocals from both mixed in. Usually American standards from the 1920's (roaring 20's) with sing a longs (lyrics provided to every table), the crowd of anywhere from 20 to 60 people are welcoming and a jovial bunch, and the atmosphere is so infectious it's impossible to imagine anybody not joining in for a thundering chorus of "she'll be coming round the mountain, when she comes". On evenings when the duet isn't available they are covered by the likes of a very talented Barbershop Quartet, or a sit in artist. But if this kind of "all in" audience participation live entertainment isn't exactly your thing, no need to hesitate; the front dining room and bar are left to the charms of what ever commentary patrons may have to what ever sports game is being aired on the TV monitors where there is no expectation of participation. The food and service are well worth giving Curley's a try. I regret waiting over 15 years to find out.

• Randy Cohen

  star star star star star 6 August 2026

  One of the most delicious burgers I every had... I didn't get anything exotic, just a plain burger. They call em 'Curly Burgers'. For the same price as a fast food combo I had a scrumptious 1/2 lb of fresh cooked beef. Oh, did I mention that the fries were BOMB, BOMB

• Christina Fail

  star star star star star_border 27 July 2026

  Great breakfast, the home potatoes are amazing. And great iced tea! I'm usually the DD so I appreciate good, strong iced tea

• Gary Phillips

  star star star star star 20 July 2026

  The hamburger was really flavorful. Not like planks of brown they serve up most places. Also we had the fish tacos. 3 with freshly grilled fish. Also very good. It's been there forever. Can't miss the oil donkeys in the parking lot.

• M. Reed

  star star star star star 17 July 2026

  This place looks kinda like a biker place from the outside. But when you get inside you realize that it IS kinda like a biker place. Food is great. Burgers and such. And a nice long wooden bar to sit at and have a cold beer or mixed drink.