The Best Restaurants in MALIBU
The affluent beach city of Malibu is home to a host of Hollywood A-Listers and entertainment industry high-rollers. The coastline provides unparalleled views, and those lucky enough to secure a table at one of the coast’s top spots can find themselves dining right above the waves. Many of Malibu’s restaurants champion produce sourced locally; the phrases ‘farm-to-table’ and ‘organic’ are commonplace.
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Nobu Malibu
You won’t struggle for breathtaking views at most of Malibu’s beachfront eateries, but this location is head and shoulders above its peers. Boasting a magnificent patio space and a bar with windows from ceiling to floor, you can see silken sand and crashing waves wherever you sit. Couple the aesthetics with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature creations such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso, and you get one popular restaurant. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Cafe Habana Malibu
Brought from New York to Malibu by Sean Meenan and Rande Gerber, this casual spot is the place to be for reasonably priced food and down-to-earth service. An absolute must-try is the famous cheese-covered grilled corn, on which the Malibu locals are hooked: a cob smothered by salty Cotija cheese, specked with cayenne pepper and finished with a smack of tangy lime. Take a seat on the temperate, tropical patio and enjoy.
Malibu Pier Restaurant & Bar
Sea views are available from every point in this picturesque restaurant at the start of Malibu Pier, with acclaimed executive chef Jason Fullilove serving an array of sustainable seafood and innovative ideas. This is the place for foodies looking to sample new sensations made from ingredients garnered locally. If boardwalk eats are what you’re looking for, head to the bar section for tasty fish tacos and Santa Barbara spot prawn corn dogs to enjoy with a drink.
Malibu Seafood
If you’re looking for a casual bite on the Pacific Coast Highway, be sure to stop at Malibu Seafood for the freshest catches around. Order at the tiny café, find a picnic table, and watch the waves come in. Their specialty is delicious deep-fried fish; golden, crispy batter surrounds mouth-meltingly tender white flesh. This awesome feast comes in one, two or three-piece portions, so you won’t be left wanting.
Neptune's Net Restaurant
Established in 1956, Neptune’s Net is a Malibu Beach landmark where countless Hollywood flicks have been filmed. It is an institution, loved by bikers and beachgoers alike. As with many of the beachside eateries here, seafood is the specialty. Try the famous Clam Chowder, which you can enjoy by the pint or half-pint. We recommend ordering it in the hefty sourdough bread bowl.
