Renowned for being a playground for the rich and famous, as well as its spectacular celebrity homes and beautiful beaches, the beloved beach town of Malibu is hard to beat when it comes to romantic restaurants and stylish spots to celebrate love. From oceanside eateries with breathtaking views to cozy sidewalk cafés and award-winning, chef-driven fine dining establishments, here are some of the sunny seaside city’s top romantic restaurants.
Carbon Beach Club Restaurant
Located above the waves in the Malibu Beach Inn with an elegant dining room and a spectacular ocean-view deck, the Carbon Beach Club Restaurant is a top-notch restaurant that serves award-winning Californian cuisine and world-class wines in a breathtaking setting.
The polished and tranquil hideaway offers a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of Malibu’s beach scene with designer interiors in calming cool blue and gray tones, contemporary décor, and white oak and teak floors. Market-driven menus feature farm-to-table dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients such as fresh seafood, prime meats and chicken, and organic vegetables and salads. The cuisine is accompanied by a selection of acclaimed global wines, craft beers by the bottles, top-shelf spirits and signature cocktails.
22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-460-7509
Duke’s Malibu
Inspired by Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, Duke’s Malibu is a beautiful ocean-facing spot with spectacular views that serves classic Hawaiian fare and colorful cocktails. Boasting locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the coast of Southern California, the relaxed and laid-back restaurant features a tropical-inspired dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and an energetic tropical vibe and serves seafood-centric dishes such as Roasted Tristan Da Cunha Lobster Tails, Kona-Crusted New York Strip Steak, Huli Chicken, Fish Tacos, and Kalua Pork & Cabbage. The Barefoot Bar serves a variety of creative cocktails and tiki-style drinks such as Mai Tais, craft beers, and casual wines and Tahitian dancers provide some fun entertainment.
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-0777, (website link)
Geoffrey's Malibu
Geoffrey's Malibu is a 70-year-old Malibu landmark that offers secluded dining with outdoor patio seating overlooking the ocean. One of the most famous restaurants in Malibu, and one where celebrities go to escape the crowds, Geoffrey’s Malibu serves contemporary Californian cuisine against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views. Every seat in the restaurant offers a border-less, panoramic view of the ocean and diners can enjoy mouthwatering dishes of fresh seafood like Herb-Crusted Salmon with artichoke puree and Crab Cake Benedict, along with delicious steaks, fresh salads, and several vegetarian options. The cuisine is accompanied by a selection of acclaimed global wines, craft beers by the bottles, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails.
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-457-1519
Malibu Farm
Situated at both ends of the Malibu Pier nearly 800 feet past the shore with panoramic views of Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Park, Malibu Farm is a locally owned, Scandinavian-inspired restaurant, farm-to-table restaurant that serves health-minded, organic cuisine sourced from local farmers, fishermen and artisanal producers. The delicious all-day menu features mouthwatering dishes like burrata with peaches and arugula, cauliflower and zucchini crust pizzas mustard-lemon roast chicken, and vegetable paella, Helena Hendersen's famous Swedish pancakes with bacon bits for brunch. The full bar serves casual wines, craft beers, creative cocktails, and inventive variations of mimosas like apple, watermelon, and beet carrot.
23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-456-1112
Mastro's Ocean Club
Mastro's Ocean Club is a fine-dining seafood-and-steak restaurant with breathtaking ocean views that offers an idyllic spot for a romantic date night or a celebratory dinner. One of several restaurants in the Mastro`s Restaurants, LLC group with branches in prominent cities across the country, Mastro’s Ocean Club Steakhouse is recognized for its exceptional combination of highly acclaimed cuisine, globally-inspired wines, world-class service, and live entertainment. The restaurant serves a menu of prime-grade beef cooked to perfection, lamb chops, baby back ribs, and pork tenderloin, as well as fresh seafood, house-made pasta and sauces, fresh salads and sides, and decadent desserts. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-454-4357, (website link)
Moonshadows
Located just off the Pacific Coast Highway, Moonshadows is an elegant, seafood-centric restaurant that offers one of the best ocean dining experiences in the region. Boasting contemporary décor and a beautiful open-air, tiki-themed sun deck with breathtaking ocean views, the refined restaurant serves an inventive menu of New American cuisine with Asian Fusion and Italian influences. Signature dishes range from fresh delicacies straight from the ocean and seafood platters, like Oven Roasted Maine Lobster, prime steaks and chops, such as the Grilled C.A.B Filet Mignon, and from-scratch soups, crisp salads and vegetarian options. A relaxed, laid-back outdoor lounging area has private cabanas, and hosts live DJ music, and the Blue Lounge Bar serves a variety of craft beers, inventive cocktails and fine wines by the glass and bottle.
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-456-3010
Nobu Malibu
Set on the beachfront overlooking the ocean, Nobu Malibu is a global restaurant founded by world-renowned chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, that serves outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine and handcrafted libations. Embodying the clientele that walks through its doors, Nobu Malibu is sleek, stylish and sophisticated with a stunning palette of textures and colors that create a mesmerizing backdrop for LA's glitterati who come to savor exceptional Peruvian-accented Japanese fare. Signatures dishes and plates include Nobu’s famous miso-marinated black cod, monkfish pate with caviar and lobster ceviche, Kaba ribeye steak, Wagyu gyoza, and an array of mouthwateringly fresh sushi and sashimi. The elegant bar serves a selection of sake, imported spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and fine wines from around the world.
22706 CA-1, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-9140, (website link)
Ollo
Located in the Malibu Colony Plaza, Ollo is an inviting farm-to-table bistro with a comfy, modern dining room that serves market-driven Californian cuisine in a laid-back beachy setting. Owned by restaurateur Nate Heydari, the fashionable eatery is always packed with locals who tuck into California chia and acai bowls, huevos rancheros and omelets for breakfast and brunch, and fresh salads, gourmet burgers, pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas for dinner. Soaring exposed industrial-style ceilings, and long communal dining tables create an open and airy atmosphere, an outdoor patio is perfect for alfresco dining, and a full-service bar serves seasonal cocktails, craft beers by the bottle and casual wines from the Napa Valley and beyond.
23750 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-1444
Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar
Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar is an upscale, family-friendly restaurant that specializes in delicious Italian style pizza cooked in a wood-fired brick pizza oven and served with gourmet toppings. A beautiful second-floor balcony boasts breathtaking panoramic ocean views for alfresco summer dining and a toasty fire pit for cold winter nights. Hand-tossed pizzas are made from scratch and range from classic Napolitanas to Thai Chicken, Chorizo, Santa Fe, and Four Seasons, and other items on the menu include house-made pasta, fresh soups and salads, gourmet sandwiches, and appetizers of fried calamari, grilled artichokes and ahi tartare. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.
29575 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-457-8282
Taverna Tony
Tucked between the Malibu Lagoon and the Perenchio Golf Course in the Malibu Country Mart, Taverna Tony is a quintessential Greek taverna-style restaurant that serves classic Greek food in a warm and welcoming ambiance. Surrounded by whitewashed walls and beautiful ornamental bougainvillea evoking images of the sun-kissed Greek islands, the lively restaurant serves traditional Greek dishes such as saganaki, spanakopita, kefalograviera, pastitsio, and charred octopus, as well as ocean-fresh fish and seafood dishes. Sip traditional ouzo or retsina (Greek wine), or enjoy draft and craft beers, creative cocktails and casual wines while belly dancers provide entertainment in the bougainvillea-lined patio.
23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-9667
The Sunset Restaurant
Situated along a strip of Zuma Beach with unfettered ocean views, The Sunset Restaurant is a long-standing Malibu favorite for sublime, romantic summer dining. Located a short walk from Pirates Cove and Point Dume, the elegant sea-facing restaurant is set in a beautifully restored historic bungalow with a white, lighthouse exterior, a stylish dining room with ocean-view tables and a casual beach bar on the lower level. Seasonal menus of contemporary New American cuisine features dishes of arugula flatbread with tomatoes and parmesan cheese, Lobster Risotto, Chilean Sea Bass, Whole Roasted Dover Sole, and Cioppino Livornese (Italian fish stew). The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.
6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-589-1007
Tramonto Bistro
Tramonto Bistro is a small, family-friendly Italian restaurant on a quiet strip of the Pacific Coast Highway that offers an intimate and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the beach scene. Cozy and unassuming, the charming restaurant features warm interiors in earthy and rustic tones, evoking the ambiance of a tiny Northern Italian bistro in a sun-kissed cobblestone village in the Tuscan hills. The menu boasts authentic Italian plates of handmade pasta and made-from-scratch sauces, wood-fired pizzas with gourmet toppings, prime beef and veal dishes, fresh salads and soups, and fresh seafood plates, along with their famous homemade gelato.
22235 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-6769
V's Restaurant and Bar
V's Restaurant and Bar offers an intimate and upscale dining experience with contemporary Italian cuisine, fine global wines, and a hip, relaxed ambiance. Set along the Pacific Coast Highway, the stylish restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal menu of inventive, farm-to-table cuisine ranging from appetizers of P.E.I. Mussels, ahi tuna tartare, and Tuscan kale and red quinoa salad to entrées of pan-roasted Jidori chicken, grilled prime skirt steak chimichurri, and wild mushroom truffle tagliatelle. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.
22821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-456-3828
Reel Inn Malibu
Nestled along the Pacific Coast Highway, Reel Inn Malibu is a fresh fish market and restaurant that’s loved by locals. It’s a great spot for visitors looking to experience the best that Malibu has to offer, minus the usual crowds and long lines associated with the area. The restaurant is casual and whimsical with oceanfront outdoor dining and loads of delicious and fresh seafood to be enjoyed. Find fresh seafood appetizers and entrees like ahi tuna, lobster, and grilled scallops to fried entrees like fish and chips and crab cake. Their menu also offers other items like salads, pasta, and tacos.
18661 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265, Phone: 310-456-8221, (website link)
Neptune’s Net
For a casual dining experience that puts all the focus on delicious food, stop by Neptune’s Net . The historic restaurant was created by a NASA aerodynamicist in 1956 and has stayed in its original building ever since its opening. Over the years, however, Neptune’s Net has expanded to add its “seafood side” and outdoor patio, which offer perfect views of the Pacific Coast. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes through its two kitchens. They have a “restaurant side” serving fried dishes, burgers, and bottled drinks, as well as a “Seafood Side,” specializing in fresh seafood and draft beers. With its beautiful oceanfront location, delicious seafood, and refreshing drinks, visitors are sure to experience the best of California living at Neptune’s Net.
42505 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265, Phone: 310-457-3095
