It's not that the Beach House doesn't do food; it's that everything about its vibe and layout shouts 'drink.' It's an upmarket surfers' hangout, open to sun-drenched views and a few hundred feet from a bunch of top surf spots, including Maria's.
The Beach House is the kind of place that takes on a lot (it does amazing breakfasts, too) and runs the risk of burn-out, but so far so great.