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Top Restaurants in Malibu

Explore curated restaurants across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Dining establishments covering local culinary specialties, chef-driven kitchens, and everyday eateries. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

11 Listed places

4.4 average across 11 rated listings

San Mateo • Santa Monica • Menlo Park

Luxury accommodation with date-dependent rates; dining, treatments, and valet parking cost extra. – $$ mid-range coastal restaurant; no admission charge

Popular Neighborhoods:

San Mateo Santa Monica Menlo Park Burlingame

#1 4.5 (183) Beer garden

Beach Hut Deli

San Mateo

Famous for: Beach-themed deli sandwiches with generous fillings, including the Surfin’ Bird with turkey, avocado, bacon, and cream cheese.

Beach Hut Deli in San Mateo pairs surf-themed sandwiches with a convenient Hayward Park location, near Caltrain and the San Mateo County…

Sandwich enthusiasts Caltrain day-trippers Casual family diners

#2 4.0 (710) American restaurant

California Pizza Kitchen at San Mateo

San Mateo

Famous for: California-style pizzas led by the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, alongside substantial salads and globally inspired pastas.

Visit California Pizza Kitchen at San Mateo for BBQ chicken pizza, Thai Crunch Salad, and a casual family meal at Hillsdale Shopping…

Families shopping at Hillsdale Pizza-loving couples Caltrain day-trippers

#3 4.5 (5,176) Hawaiian restaurant

Duke’s Malibu

Famous for: Oceanfront Hawaiian-style dining, tropical cocktails, Hula Pie, and its tribute to surfing pioneer Duke Kahanamoku.

Visit Duke's Malibu for oceanfront Hawaiian-style dining, fresh fish, Mai Tais, and Hula Pie, with practical advice on reservations and getting there.

Seafood lovers Surf-history enthusiasts Couples seeking ocean views

#4 4.3 (1,810) Hotels

Fairmont Miramar – Hotel & Bungalows

Santa Monica

Famous for: Historic Santa Monica luxury hotel known for garden bungalows, ocean views, FIG Restaurant, and its enormous fig tree.

Stay at Santa Monica's historic Fairmont Miramar for ocean-view rooms, garden bungalows, FIG dining, and a pool across from oceanfront Palisades Park.

Luxury-seeking couples Families needing spacious suites Coastal weekend travelers

#5 4.3 (2,464) Californian restaurant

Geoffrey’s

Famous for: Ocean-view terrace dining, seafood-focused California international cuisine, and romantic celebrations above Malibu's Escondido Beach.

Plan Geoffrey's in Malibu: ocean-view terrace dining, Maine lobster, weekend brunch, reservation tips, valet parking, and nearby Escondido Beach.

Anniversary couples Seafood enthusiasts Weekend brunch diners

#6 3.9 (178) Restaurants

Malibu Farm Restaurant at the Pier

Famous for: Farm-to-table California cooking, ocean-facing tables, Swedish pancakes, and lobster mac and cheese beside Malibu Pier.

Farm-to-table dining at Malibu Pier with Swedish pancakes, lobster mac and cheese, Pacific views, and steps from Surfrider Beach.

Foodies Couples Families with Kids

#7 4.5 (3,016) Lounge

Moonshadows Malibu

Famous for: Historic oceanfront New American dining and the tropical Blue Lounge overlooking the Pacific before its destruction in 2025.

Moonshadows Malibu, the oceanfront restaurant at 20356 Pacific Coast Highway, is closed after the January 2025 Palisades Fire. See planning advice.

Restaurant history enthusiasts Malibu heritage travelers Coastal road-trippers

#8 4.4 (3,136) Nightlife

Nobu Malibu

Famous for: Oceanfront Japanese dining featuring Nobu Matsuhisa’s yellowtail jalapeño, miso black cod, and Pacific-facing terrace.

Dine at Nobu Malibu for yellowtail jalapeño, miso black cod, and Pacific views. Find menu prices, reservation tips, opening hours, and parking…

Japanese cuisine enthusiasts Special-occasion couples Seafood lovers

#9 4.3 (247) Nightlife

Ristorante Carpaccio

Menlo Park

Famous for: Traditional Italian Dishes, Lively Atmosphere, Neighborhood Setting

A lively neighborhood favorite serving delicious, traditional Italian dishes.

Families Locals Casual Dining

#10 4.7 (87) Restaurants

Society Restaurant & Hookah Lounge

Burlingame

Famous for: Combining restaurant dining with hookah service and late-night social gatherings in Burlingame’s Broadway commercial district.

Plan an evening at Society Restaurant & Hookah Lounge on Broadway in Burlingame, with dining, hookah, late weekend hours, and nearby transit…

Couples planning an evening out Adult friend groups Peninsula diners

#11 4.8 (568) Delivery Restaurant

Tramonto Bistro Malibu

Famous for: Its Italian-bistro heritage and current chef-prepared meal packages, Malibu delivery service, and private-event catering.

Plan Tramonto Bistro Malibu meals and catering near Carbon Beach, with current delivery hours, ordering advice, transit tips, and nearby coastal walks.

Vacation-rental guests Families ordering shared meals Couples planning private dinners

Planning guide

The Insider's Guide to Restaurants in Malibu

Malibu’s restaurant directory is small but varied: 11 verified venues average 4.4/5.0, with styles ranging from shared-meal bistro dining and deli lunches to ocean-view seafood, Japanese cuisine, and an evening hookah lounge. The strongest recorded Malibu signals sit along Pacific Coast Highway: Tramonto Bistro Malibu leads at 4.8 from 568 reviews, while Moonshadows Malibu, Duke’s Malibu, and Nobu Malibu represent options from $$ through $$$$. The directory’s recorded geography also reaches San Mateo, Santa Monica, Menlo Park, and Burlingame, so treat it as a cross-area selection rather than a single walkable dining circuit. Malibu’s walkability score of 45/100 makes a transport plan useful, while its safety index is 65/100. For a lower-key meal, Beach Hut Deli is a $$ choice in San Mateo; Society Restaurant & Hookah Lounge adds a $$ evening option in Burlingame.

The Malibu Restaurants Scene

Use these notes to plan your visits to restaurants in Malibu, and confirm current details with each venue.

Key Neighborhoods & Quarters

San Mateo: Beach Hut Deli is a $$ lunch-oriented listing, noted for sandwich enthusiasts, casual family diners, and Caltrain day-trippers.
Santa Monica: A recorded directory neighborhood; confirm each venue’s address and current details before building it into a Malibu dining day.
Menlo Park: A recorded directory neighborhood; use individual listing locations rather than assuming a walkable connection to Malibu restaurants.
Burlingame: Society Restaurant & Hookah Lounge is a $$ evening listing for couples, adult friend groups, Peninsula diners, and hookah enthusiasts.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for restaurants in Malibu.

Reservation Check

Confirm current availability directly for private dinners, special occasions, and oceanfront-focused meals.

Transit Check

Beach Hut Deli is identified for Caltrain day-trippers; verify transport connections separately for Malibu addresses.

Hours Check

Check current operating hours before departure, particularly when planning a coastal drive or evening meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring restaurants in Malibu.

How many verified restaurant venues are listed?

The directory records 11 verified venues with an average rating of 4.4/5.0.

Which listed restaurants are on Pacific Coast Highway?

Tramonto Bistro Malibu, Moonshadows Malibu, Duke’s Malibu, and Nobu Malibu are listed on Pacific Coast Highway.

What price range is represented?

Recorded examples range from $$ at Tramonto Bistro Malibu, Duke’s Malibu, Beach Hut Deli, and Society Restaurant & Hookah Lounge to $$$ at Moonshadows and $$$$ at Nobu Malibu.

Is the restaurant selection easy to explore on foot?

Malibu’s walkability score is 45/100, so plan transportation rather than relying on a single walkable dining route.

When is the best time to visit?

The database does not provide peak-time data; verify current hours and availability with the venue before you go.