I love the clambake. Also being on the beach is so much fun. Ghe view is amazing. Service is good. I love Gladstones. Recommended.

+6

Great location right by the water with ocean view and ocean sound. Food is decent. Service is good. Both outdoor seating and inside.

The food was soooo good the soup was amazing and the staff was super friendly

Good food and great place to enjoy Malibu beach, they have benches where you can sit and enjoy looking at the waives. Parking fee is $11.00 self or valet. I love outside seating with view.

+3

I had not been here in a really really long time. It's much more casual than I remember from years ago but still amazing food and just steps away from the ocean. Prices are fair for what you're getting. Service was pretty good. She was attentive and nice. I brought my friend from out of town who'd never been to the California coast before so she loved it 🏖️

We had The honor to have dinner there before it burned down. The vibe was good the food was delicious 🫡💯❤️

Location and food was amazing. I had the lobster roll. It’s really nice place to come sit by yourself and watch the sunset and have a bite. Very quiet and people seemed respectful of that. I like that I didn’t get bombarded by the server every second and got to enjoy the sunset in peace. The staff was nice.

We absolutely enjoyed the evening atmosphere outdoors watching the sunset. The food was amazing and Angel offered exceptional service and suggestions on his favorite menu items. Those ended up being the two dishes we ordered

Good food, good service, and a fantastic atmosphere

If you’re looking for a mesmerizing view, scrumptious eats, and a fully equipped bar matched with service that truly cares about your needs and well-being, this is the spot! You can visit with friends/ family, or consider this a romantic date spot. You can come already full, just to enjoy the beach; they have a fire pit perfect for snores and company. Highly recommend the visit! Only thing to note: after the fires, they only offer outdoor seating but they have heating available for all

On an incredibly humid balmy day at the beach the staff worked hard to keep patrons cool by refilling our ice water and offering me a cool cloth. We were here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were surprised by the yummy chocolate cake after enjoying their signature clam chowder, wedge salad, and entrées. We must come back on a cooler day.

+3

Perfect experience! The food and service was amazing! Our server, Lollie, was an absolute Delight. We will definitely add this to our list of favorite restaurants

+6

Watched the best sunset ever. Put my feet in the Pacific and had a fabulous water front dinner. I would come here just for the view. Also, Brittany was an excellent waitress.

+1

One of the best places in LA. Great ocean views. Amazing food and service with fairly inexpensive parking next to the restaurant. Currently only the deck is open as the inside is being renovated after the fire. The food is outstanding and great value

All types of seafood options available. Dining outside right by the sea as well as a closed dining hall available. We tried fisherman's seafood platter (PS: Fish batter has beer in it so we asked them to exclude), spice crusted ahi tuna, clam chowder and lobster roll all were great. We dined outside on a February night. It was some chilly but not that bad. They have heaters available. Service was great. Parking available outside (not free). Great memories.

Amazing experience every time I go! Nice attentive service with beautiful views. Nice comfy and roomy restaurant with original boat-like views and interior. Only thing I can say is that some of the entrees can use more love because breakfast potatoes are previously frozen. Some entrees taste like you could have got it out of a microwave entree and put it on a plate.

There's a reason this place is so darn popular. The view, the food, the drinks, and great service. One of the best places to bring out-of-towners, Gladstone's always satisfies.

+6

We came as a large group of 10. We were seated right away. Angel was our waiter and he was spectacular. Very attentive to our loud obnoxious group. We really never waited very long for anything. Our drinks came right away. We ordered food, and before we were done with our drinks, our food came. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The fish tacos were amazing. The lobster roll was very good. The guys loved the clam chowder. The grilled prawn cocktail was different but very good. The clams and fish and chips were great too. I had the sweet potato fries with the lobster roll and they were the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had, crispy on the outside soft on the inside served with a sauce. Yum. All our drinks were great and we finished with 3 station 23 lava cakes to share. Very rich and perfect. If I lived close, I would come a lot. Oh I forgot, the view was fabulous.

I can’t recommend a place more than this one. Cocktails to go. The best service. The best good. And the most amazing vibe / energy. You feel like you’re truly on vacation. Right on the water and very convenient parking. Angel was the most amazing server and Alex the manager was kind and hospitable. Very COVID friendly. Highly recommend. Reasonable wait. And gorgeous views.

+6

It's been a while since visiting Gladstone. (Parking is now is $11.00) The ocean view is great, awesome. The service super, waiter friendly and serviceable, the food is great loved their calamari. The place is enjoyable, will visit again.

+1

The food was excellent, but the best thing was the attentive service by our waitress. She took great care of us, and even gave us a complimentary birthday cake, which is pictured, what she found out my girlfriend’s birthday was next week. They also had a gentleman going around making cool objects for kids out of aluminum foil.

The food and service was excellent but the location and the view from the patio dining made it very special. Highly recommend.

+6

A beautiful place for sunset either solo or with a group. Today I was on my own and Jess took such great care of me. I had apps and dessert in mind and topped it off with a hard kombucha. The calamari was super delish and I def need to come back for the macaroni.

Been going to Gladstones for many years. Yesterday we went to celebrate my son's birthday. We had an amazing time. Everything was perfect. The service, the food, the atmosphere. Everything. It just felt so relaxing. We all agreed that it was perfect. Thank you! 😊

+4

My daughter n niece 1st time so I ordered crab cakez, so fire as alwayz, de got clam linguine and shrimp linguine which was fire as well, n I got shrimp tacoz which was so damn good. Enuff seafood n eat dish which is terrific. Yes a lil waitin time on food or service but our waiter was pretty bizy n whn he attended 2 us he gave us his undivided attention. Blake was his name. Cool dude. I suggest make a reservation cuz it does get pretty crowded. Love kummin here. A lil pricey but u get ocean front view, California history n great food.

+2

This place was magical The food was delicious and the service was awesome The scenery made me feel so good and free I recommend this place alot Though go when you have money lol P.s Their clam chowder is as good as they say it is 😉

+3

The food was amazing, and the view of the beach was perfect. Our waitress was very sweet. I didnt realize one of the appetizers we ordered had something I was allergic to in it, and she was very nice about it, offered to have it remade without, and even took it off our bill even though she didnt have to. We will definitely be coming back!

It was the most beautiful and peaceful experience for this girl from northern MN! The waiter was so kind and made my day. And the view was unbelievable…. Would definitely visit again!

Plenty of tables for a beautiful outdoor dining experience. I loved their fish and chips and their drinks were 10/10 (old fashioned and a Pina Colada).

+1

Set Outdoors on the patio and had an amazing lunch definitely a place to go

Breathtaking views with ample waterside seating both indoor and outdoor, generous servings, great seafood selection (and non seafood selection too) and decent prices and taste. It is an amazing place to catch the sunset while enjoying a meal and they also have a couple of small things for kids to enjoy and play with. Staff were friendly but we felt like there weren't that many (service was still reasonably fast). Of the things we had, the chowder was nice, the calamari was great (the marinara not so much though) and crab cakes were good too.

+6

Not our first visit but it will be our last, they are closing for good next week. Sorry to see them go, so many memories but this time not memorable at all. You would think that the staff would realize that they could provide exceptional service and maybe larger portions to get that larger tip because they will be out of work next week? But no, for $30 a lobster roll and chips, the chips were generous but seemed soft and stale. The lobster roll has maybe an ounce of lobster in it, the bread was only sliced a quarter down and the lobster put on top. If they gave us a massive lobster roll and let us know they did it special for us we would have heavily tipped but instead we felt like the minimum tip for the minimum effort was appropriate for the situation. The shrimp and linguine was ok but 4 shrimp, I remember 6 before. There are pepper flakes, adding a nice kick but about a tablespoon, not mixed in, under the noodles was not expected and too much. Again attention that they were known for was totally missing. Our waiter was pretty good, friendly and attentive. We didn't complain about anything because I always worry about retaliation from the kitchen when food is returned. We have not been there in a while so maybe this is part of a slow slide. Maybe after Richard Riordan passed it's possible that they have just been riding it out until these final days as they fade away. They say a Wolfgang Puck's is going to take over, by tearing down this landmark restaurant to put in a chain restaurant. I guess you are getting old when all the corner stones of your life slowly fade away.

A beautiful spot to enjoy lunch or a sunset dinner overlooking the Pacific, Will Roger’s State Park, and surfers if you are lucky! The menu has a wide variety of dishes, with many good seafood options with a wide array of beverage choices. Can’t go wrong in this laid back scenic California landmark.

+1

Simply epic! Scrumptious food and really spectacular service, it’s right on the beach 🏖️ too, what a sunset. Can’t recommend highly enough.

We came to this place and we ate so happy! Everything that we try was more than delicious and fresh. Jess was our waitress and was so kind, and nice, the options that she gave to us were wonderful! We try ceviche, tuna tartare, lobsters risotto, famous clam chowder, fried fisherman’s platter, and fried calamari … this place is a must! The view is beautiful and priceless

+6

Had to go once last time! Thanks for the memories. The Clam Chowder was delicious. The crab cakes were yummy. Blackened Sea Bass was great. Great views of the ocean from the patio. Gladstone’s you’ll be missed!

+6

Service and food was great! Be prepared for a large bill because it's not cheap to eat here but it is well worth every penny spent. The only thing annoying was a table of 4 young women that were talking and 1 of them was very loud, using profanity and talking about people. Myself and another lady complained and management was going to take care of it. Other wise it was great food, service and the view of the ocean and sunset were awesome!

Very nice a atmosphere with ocean view. Food is always good , I love the clam chowder here that I think they are famous for that. Ordered fish , best taste ever.

We sat outside in early January at 🌇. Amazing food and gorgeous environment.

Beautiful outdoor restaurant with delicious food! One of the best ceviche dishes ever! My Bloody Mary was 5 Stars delicious! Their grilled corn was a 1 Star :( it tasted like it was boiled in water way too long, then grilled, it was flavorless. Their steamed clams were very tiny, and they skimped on the amount, but tasted excellent. Still, would not re-order them.

+6

My bf surprised me and took me here after we did the Getty Villa. We had some drinks and shared the grilled chicken sandwich. The staff were all so lovely, the food was delicious, & you can't beat the view. There is a walking path down to the ocean or you can chill in the public lounge area. Great vibes & great times!

Nevine Moussa

So glad Gladstone's is still standing after the fires. Been going there for 42 years. Never disappoints. Great food and ocean views and service

+5

Ally MUNTEAN

A beautiful Sunset location with good food and beverages. I highly recommend 👌

+2

Catherine R

Our Uber driver from the airport recommended this place, and we're glad he did! We stopped on our way back from the Getty Villa and had a beautiful lunch, with lovely views. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere, and our waitress (Maddison I think?) was fantastic. She was very attentive and very helpful in finding out some information for us about where to catch the bus. Both the service and food was the best we experienced during our time in LA.

Eric Pollins

Gladstone’s is a classic must-do stop for seafood on the California coast. Unfortunately when we visited there were (and still are) renovations in progress so dining was limited to the deck, making it a little uncomfortable for evening dining at this time. Also, the menu was limited due to the renovations, but everything we ordered was superb, as usual! And of course, the view is unparalleled.

THOMAS DAVID

The restaurant is on the waterfront. Only outside seating is available. Each table has a torch lamp for heat. If you’re visiting the restaurant in the evening, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or a jacket. The menu is extensive with plenty of seafood dishes and steaks. The prices are moderate. The service was very good. The parking lot is shared with the state park. Parking for dinner the course was five dollars. The dishes served were very good. There’s a full ball.

+7

Jim Park

We enjoyed a Brioche Lobster Roll, a Classic Burger, a Two Splitter Burger for our two kids, and the World-Famous Clam Chowder in a bread bowl. The dishes were presented beautifully and tasted fantastic. The price was reasonable. The ocean view and pleasant atmosphere made the visit truly worthwhile. I was pleased to learn that the public is welcome to sit, bring their own food, and use the restrooms. After lunch, we took a relaxing walk along the less-crowded beach, which was a perfect way to end the meal.

Angie DelGado

The food was good, the drinks were strong and the vibes were impecable. Can’t wait to go back.

love eloveis

We had a birthday 🎂 dinner the food was good 👍. The Atmoephere was the best .they had a dj and Luna Nueva premium tequila company was doing promotion 👌 top tier 👌 tequila 😋 they gave out hats shoots . And the fire 🔥 place was a sexy vibe

Arthur Hakobyan (Diamond Black Exteriors)

Happy to report Gladstone is back! And I think the renovating inside so only outdoor seating available at the moment! Make sure to try the lobster roll. It was delicious!

Guillaume Bourcy

This is definitely one of the oldest and nicest place in LA to offer good food next to a public and accessible beach. One of the best time to go is by mid-afternoon as it’s less crowded and in the winter you can enjoy the sunset by 5pm. They do offer a lot of seafood dishes from the traditional clams chowder to the lovely lobster roll. For the kids they have a couple off-menu options such as a special kids fish n chips. Definitely a great spot that I recommend for brunch and afternoon drinks and snacks.

+6

WK Drummer

What a gem this place is, like a restaurant from the 50s or 60s, the pictures on the walls show the vibe from that era. Gladstone sure has retained that flair. It could not be any closer to the sand beach, or else it would be on a boat. The service was excellent, the food was great, as well as the liquor and beer selection. And the atmosphere? Unbeatable, as a European, I greatly appreciated the location and the absute, unique, so lovely, atmosphere. Parking is right next to it. Great!

+4

Elizabeth Avetisyan

Hadn't been here in a bit, and we came out for an early dinner. Loved everything made and served. Thank you, Angel for being such an awesome server. The brownie sundae was a great recommendation and was a hit 👌

+4

Brenda J. Breaux

Beautiful sunny day at the beach on a Friday. The windows were so clean we did not need to sit on the quite packed patio. Wish I could give an extra star for the excellent service. The food was hot, tasty and delivered quickly.

+4

Alicia Lawrence

AMAZING!! Period. Easily the best clam chowder in Southern California, and I dare say, the best that I’ve ever had. The creaminess and savory flavor is unrivaled. We each had the bread bowl chowder and the bread was freshly made and absolutely delicious on its own. Honestly, the chowder was filling in itself and can easily be a solo meal. But we decided to venture on and try another appetizer—the Fried Fisherman’s Platter, which was large enough for the 4 of us. With onion rings, clams, shrimp, calamari, and cod, your seafood dreams will absolutely come true! Everything was packed with flavor, and fried to perfection, without the heaviness you typically feel after eating fried food. Your not going to find a seafood restaurant with fresher seafood than Gladstone’s. The view was amazing, the waiting staff was phenomenal, and the food was incredible. This restaurant is a little pricey, but you most certainly get what you pay for here. Five stars, hands down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

+15

Great seafood and ambience. Right on the water. Easy to find and good service. A LA old favorite. You gotta go to Gladstone's for Fish.

Great seafood and ambience. Right on the water. Easy to find and good service. A LA old favorite. You gotta go to Gladstone's for Fish.

great seafood and ambience. Right on the water. Easy to find and good service. A LA old favorite. You gotta go to Gladstone's for Fish.

Great seafood and ambience. Right on the water. Easy to find and good service. A LA old favorite. You gotta go to Gladstone's for Fish.

Great seafood and ambience. Right on the water. Easy to find and good service. A LA old favorite. You gotta go to Gladstone's for Fish.

Great service by Alejandro. Parking was easy and only $10 (you can stay and hang on the beach b4 or after)\n\nGreat lobster roll, fish n chips and salad. prices were reasonable given the location. …

Great service by Alejandro. Parking was easy and only $10 (you can stay and hang on the beach b4 or after)\n\nGreat lobster roll, fish n chips and salad. Prices were reasonable given the loca…

Great service by Alejandro. Parking was easy and only $10 (you can stay and hang on the beach b4 or after)\n\nGreat lobster roll, fish n chips and salad. Prices were reasonable given the location. …

Great service by Alejandro. parking was easy and only $10 (you can stay and hang on the beach b4 or after)\n\nGreat lobster roll, fish n chips and salad. Prices were reasonable given the location. …

This Malibu classic is still alive & well, and miraculously survived last year's Palisades fire. Great location right on the water. Clam chowder is good as always

This Malibu classic is still alive & well, and miraculously survived last year's Palisades fire. Great location right on the water. Clam chowder is good as always

The restaurant is located on Will Rogers State Beach on a Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard. The restaurant shares a parking lot with the state park. There were plenty of parking space a…

A favorite of mine for over 30 years, so happy to see Gladstones is open and serving delicious seafood as always. My most recent visit began with a joyful greeting from the hostess who found me a t…

Beautiful beachfront lunch at Gladstones off PCH! Clams, lobster roll w/fries, cup of clam chowder, sourdough and white wine and a mai tai! Everything was great except clam broth was too salty so…

Our server, Angel, he was friendly and did great. Manila clams and linguine--good! Shrimp Scampi also good! \n\nWe had a quiet beautiful dinner after sunset. parking was easy for $4-5

Ordered rooster rolls and classic hammers, delicious and fresh meat. \nService was great. \nOcean view was amazing on the deck. Foods price was reasonable.

ambience was perfect with a front seat view of the beach. The fish and chips were delicious, and the service was great.l!

We Love this restaurant. Always great food service and atmosphere. Beautiful casual my go to restaurant when I want to escape and go to the Ocean

I’m a local and I remember all the times we’ve enjoyed this place over the years; it’s a beautiful location.The resilience from last years fires have made it all the more impressive. The Quality of t…

Absolute 10/10 experience, I was apprehensive initially eating here after reading previous reviews, however I found these mostly negative reviews to be off base. staff was extremely friendly and he…

Malibu Gladstone's Restaurant offers seafood, fish, steaks, chicken and pastas. Food is excellent. Wonderful fine dining experience that is located along the Ocean. There is indoor and outdoor dining.

Malibu Gladstone's Restaurant offers seafood, fish, steaks, chicken and pastas. food is excellent. Wonderful fine dining experience that is located along the Ocean. There is indoor and outdoo…

Malibu Gladstone's Restaurant offers seafood, fish, steaks, chicken and pastas. Food is excellent. Wonderful fine dining experience that is located along the Ocean. There is indoor and outdoor dini…

The restaurant is located at the end of Sunset Boulevard and the Pacific Coast Highway. The restaurant shares a parking lot with the Will Rogers State Park. They’re plenty of parking spaces and …

Glandstones restaurant on the Pacific Highway is a destination and a restaurant serving wonderful seafood “with a view”

Glandstones restaurant on the Pacific Highway is a destination and a restaurant serving wonderful seafood “with a view”

Outstanding food, great oceanfront setting and excellent service! Our trips to L.A. are never without lunch at Gladstones!

Valet park your car & sit on the ocean side to enjoy the sunset, the water and the sky! We arrived 20 minutes before closing and they allowed us to come in & dine. The service was excellent. I hig…

We had a great experience at this restaurant during a business trip from Cleveland. drinks were delicious, the food was perfect and the view was spectacular. Even without "window" table, we were ab…

I dropped anchor here for a weekday lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The weather was shore perfect, and sitting out on the patio overlooking the ocean made the whole experience smooth sailing. A few of my old “go-to” spots have sadly perished, so I’d never actually tried Gladstones before. I went with the Baja fish tacos (grilled, not fried) and they definitely didn’t flounder — solid, tasty choice. I hand out 4 stars when I’m really happy and save 5 stars for when I’m totally blown out of the water, so don’t take the 4 as a ding. The wait staff was friendly and helpful, though they seemed a little underwater at times — no fault of theirs, just felt like they could’ve used one or two more hands on deck. All in all, a great catch, and I’ll definitely be casting my net here again.

Fries were cold, husband got the Ahi tuna sandwich and he loved it. Daughter got scampi and she said it was good. Our server was excellent! Great views, even saw dolphins!

Food was very tasty although salmon was a little undercooked. Great views of the ocean.

I've been coming here for over 20 years but never really cared for the food that much. It's just about the views and their clam chowder! The ahi tuna sandwich was very salty. The tuna tartar didn't have much taste, and the mustard didn't really compliment it in my opinion. It also came with just three chips, and we had to ask for more. One beer, a bloody mary, a cup of clam chowder and the two dishes came to about $70. You be the judge. I'd say pretty standard for LA prices.

+3

Gladstones is still fun, still has an amazing view, and still serves killer clam chowder and fish & chips. But it's not what it used to be decades ago when there were crowds and long waits and you felt like you were at the center of the world. Back then I would have said, order anything and have some peanuts from the front barrel too. Now, it's more like an expensive dowager. Other plates we had were a bit too salty. Don't take any of this to say skip it. It's still a blast and totally worth a trip. But get the clam chowder, and get a window by the ocean and watch the sun go down!

+4

Gladstones never disappoints. Calamari, world famous clam chowder and the ocean air. Need I say more? The only bummer is the $15 fee to park.

Tucked right up against the beach in Malibu is the famous Gladstone’s. Came here for a birthday lunch and the weather was absolutely perfect. Was able to sit immediately and got served right away. They quickly brought fresh sourdough bread and butter to the table. I ordered a Mai Tai to start and it was delicious. Poured on the heavy side if you’re into that. The fried sampler platter was okay, just a bunch of overly deep fried food that started out good, but quickly got over. The clam chowder bread bowl was fantastic. Deliciously creamy and the perfect temperature. You’re gonna want to keep dipping your appetizer bread in it! I had high hopes for the Lobster Roll but was slightly disappointed. It looks fantastic, but the bread was pretty dry. I expected a buttered roll that was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside but it didn’t turn out that way. The lobster was very good on it though. I wish they topped it off with a sauce of some sort. Maybe a chipotle aioli would have upgraded the dish. Overall, expect slightly overpriced food but a beautiful scenic view on a good day. You’re mostly paying for the experience of being right above the beach.

Nice food and great view but very disorganized. The line system is not working very well. I understand not taking reservations, but at least use a clipboard and write down a name and the number of people in every party while we're waiting. Service was disorganized, too. I ordered 2 drinks, and both times they forgot about it while the rest of my party got theirs. They also forgot my food, everyone else got theirs, and after waiting for some time, hoping it would show up, i asked them about it. So they placed my order AGAIN, and i finally got it when everyone else was pretty much done. We had our kids with us, so of course, once they were done they wanted to go to the beach. I ended up eating by myself while everyone else went down to the beach. At least i had peace and quiet but for a $300 bill, service definitely needs to improve. ( To their credit, they deducted my sandwich from the bill).

Dinner with the extended family watching sunset. Fish tacos were crunchy and fresh, chips and guac kept us busy until they hit the table. The view out on the deck over the water was as much of the gig as the food. A little touristy in parts, but family loved it and I’ll admit I did too.

Fun location to spent time with friends. We had early dinner with ocean view but no happy hour!! 😳 The menu pricing is on the high side! I had The Catch of The Day blackened trout which is pretty good $35.00 all in. It’s a nice place to dine after a visit from Getty Villa. It’s only a few minutes away!!

+1

Had some clam chowder and steamers which were very good. Nice location right on the beach with great views. Paid parking. Drinks are good but rest of menu is overly expensive.

Gladstones’ number one attraction is its location: right on the ocean, waves rolling in straight at you. It was a great experience sitting in the February sun, sipping a cocktail, watching the ocean. The food is pretty decent - lots of options for the seafood lover, and a variety of things for those who prefer not to eat meat as well. I wasn’t super impressed with their cocktails, although when you’re oceanside, enjoying the sun, you don’t have to be too purist about what should or shouldn’t go in a Mai Tai. Overall a fun place in a great location. Parking (self or valet) is available for $14.

+1

Enjoyed the views of the ocean. Ordered lobster roll, ceviche, Mussels and loaf of bread. Our drinks were good except for my Aperol spritz. I shoukd have known better. It wasn't very good. Service was great.

+2

Olya Minasian

We weren't able to try the food that day because they weren't serving all the dishes after the fire. But the atmosphere was great.

M Katib

The food here has always been good but not great. The drinks are great. Total prices depend on if one wants easy meal like fish and chips, fish taco or the pricier ones like fresh fish and with or without alcoholic drinks. However, when one goes there in a warm day, the food is less important than the informal but beautiful atmosphere, sitting outside behind the glass window, just enjoying the waves, the surfers, the seagulls and other related ocean things. Go early, between 5-6 pm and there is no waiting. People noise level is medium and ocean noise level is high, but one would want that along with the view. Service is great with friendly employees. There is free parking but it's further away. Suggest using the valet, reasonably priced at $5. Btw, they're remodeling so no sitting inside for now.

Zan Lee

Located right on the water on the west side of the PCH in Pacific Palisades. Gladstones is a nice brunch or lunch option but the biggest selling point is the view and not really the food. They also have another location down in OC. Gladstones is a more casual version of Moonshadows down the street. They have a very large parking lot attached that offers valet and self parking. However, you must check in with the attendant first and parking is $15 for self parking, which I believe is a bit expensive given that for beach parking in the exact same parking lot it’s $8. I wanted to lie and say I was going to the beach instead, but figured they would watch me walk into the restaurant. Kind of odd that there are two different pricing choices, especially given that most people will stay a shorter time at the restaurant versus the beach. Inside they have a lot of seating options, both indoor and out. Inside is designed kind of strangely with huge open areas in the middle of the booths that are pushed up against the walls. It could definitely use a touchup on the inside and some modernization. Pricing is a bit expensive but that’s to be expected for the location. This is not really elevated food location so that’s why I don’t suggest it as a dinner location, which is what we had for our visit. Our server was pretty nice, although very slow to check in on us and especially to come over and bring the menus at the start. The hostess was very polite though. When we arrived for our 6:30PM Saturday dinner all of the outside tables were taken so we chose to sit inside. We sat at the booths on the inside right against the water, which was nice view. All of the booths are quite uncomfortable though and the cushions definitely need to be replaced. They have a very large menu filled with all sorts of seafood classics, but I decided to try their seasonal menu because one of my favorite items was on it, which was were Sand Dabs. A very classic LA and West Coast only fish dish so I could not avoid that. It was actually pretty good, although the sides could’ve been better. It’s a very easy fish to cook so I expected it to have some great buttery flavor. I also started with a Clam Chowder Bread Bowl and thought that was very good. It could have had more clams in it, but I enjoyed it as a starter. Overall, it was a nice meal, but could’ve been better. It seems like Malibu does not have a lot of great food quality options but more so places that have good scenery. Even Moonshadows, Nobu, and Duke’s are surpassed food quality wise by other places more inland. Giorgio Baldi just west of the PCH for example. You come here for the view and that’s the main reason.

+1

Julien Garros

A great place for lunch with a stunning sea view. It’s a bit close to the road, but the sound of the waves drowns out the car noise. There’s parking in front, and you can also find some by the beach. The food is “okay”; I ordered a chicken sandwich, and my friend had the lobster roll, which was delicious. However, it’s a bit pricey for what you get, and the waitress seemed a little fake. Will recommend for lunch. The inside is super cool though.

Marcos Sánchez

Really nice restaurant with a lot of history and in such a really nice place first line of the beach. The service was really nice, friendly and kind. The dishes are big portions and really tasty, specially the Lobster Risotto. Also the huge chocolate cake is really worth the price! 15$ and easily 5 people can have its slice .

+4

This has to be one of the better views in all of LA. Decent food with a price point that is high, but not out of reach which is surprising considering the location. Peaceful and friendly, it feels …

Very casual restaurant on the beach. The clams & linguine and the lobster Mac and cheese were amazing!!! parking lot next door. Cool in the evening but they have heat lamps

The view is magnificent. The prices high but expected. The food is okay. However, my daughter had a wedge salad, and she definitely suffered food poison. Have a drink, enjoy the view, eat elsewhere…

The food was greasy and hard to digest: the patty in the burger tastes like a brick. Windows on the deck are dirty. Service a bit slow: I waited and waited for Alejandro to get my beer. The owner lace could be great, but is now as of now.

This is an icon in Malibu. My first date with my wife was at this restaurant. So this restaurant occupies a specific place in our hearts. After we spent an afternoon at El Matador State Beach, we came here to eat on our way back home. I was surprised when I called the restaurant to make reservation and the receptionist told me there was no wait. It was a Thursday night at around 7pm, the restaurant was half full only. I remember before the pandemic, this place was always packed and the wait was always long. After we sit down and tried to order food, it took our waiter a long time to show up at our table. it looked like he was very busy as he was serving many tables. It took awhile before our food came out. We had steamed clam, linguine with scampi and linguine with clam. All dishes tasted like they were using the same sauce and they were to salty too. I remember before, steamed clams were cooked with wine and butter, tasted fantastic. It was definitely an unsatisfied meal. And the environment seemed to be depressing as the restaurant looked run down. We also noticed that the prices had gone way up for food. But with this kind of service and mediocre food, I can see why the restaurant’s business had gone down. It’s sad to see that Gladstone had spiraled into this state. Hope the mangement would make some changes to revive this iconic restaurant.

It's.. ok. We went online and set reservations for 6:45 pm on a Sunday. Parking can be a pain but we found a spot just behind the restaurant. We were promptly seated and by a window with a spectacular view. The prices are a tad steep for what you order. i.e. fish and chips will run you about $40 bucks and it looks like a $9 meal from Captain D's. I ordered the linguine in clams. $30 but it just doesn't hit my stomach like a WOW! It's ... Okay.

+6

Good food but the service is poor. We had reservation for 2:30 and had to wait 30 minutes to sit. Also we had to move to another table because sun. Nobody offered an umbrella or something to make us more comfortable. Food is good but nothing special, nothing wow. We brought our home made cake and in the middle of the lunch we saw our cake on another table. Thanks Got we saved our cake on time.

I enjoyed a lobster roll and a lovely set of oysters. My partner got the grilled catch of the day. The lobster was nice but the roll as a whole left something to be desired. The grilled fish was slightly overdone, but overall nicely prepared. Everything was acceptable, but nothing was...exceptional. It's fresh, expensive seafood fare, unimaginatively curated, with an open ocean view. There's nothing to hate, but also nothing to fall in love with.

You really come here for the location and view over the sea. We were hoping for the happy hour menu but you have to sit at the bar for that. The waiter was lovely but kept getting the drinks wrong. But that did mean we got extra drinks! Food wasn't good at all and wasn't hot. Place wasn't busy which was surprising as its a very famous place.

+1

Outdoor deck dining. Pleasant service. Ahi sandwich was delicious. Caesar salad was good. Plexiglass obscures the view but keeps the wind out. Not what I remembered from late 80s, but fun to visit. Sun coverage over most of the deck. Easy parking and access for older patrons or those with difficulty walking.

Unfortunately not that great as it used to be… food was ok, but in what universe this should be mashed potatoes 🧐 I really don’t know. The chef 👨‍🍳 should rethink the making of… really… And in general, the place should go over some remodeling. It’s about time. The flair of the location by itself doesn’t last forever. Will come back, as I do since 1997, but hope for the better.

Used to be one of the best restaurant in Malibu Beach area. Do not expect good service. You have to wait for services with patients. Patio is good when is not windy otherwise stay inside. Check in desk at entrance was very nice. She takes you to the table with good smile. Enjoy your afternoon at the beach!

Great view. Good service. Food inedible. Sad state of affairs. Clam chowder didn't have clams and Salmon salad had a solid 2 oz burnt piece of fish. I'd go and order a beer or a coke from a can and enjoy the ocean views

Jenna RxTravelBug

Come here for the view, but don't expect TOO much from the food. Restaurant ambiance is really nice and overlooks the Pacific Ocean, which is just beautiful. We got the shrimp ceviche and clam chowder, along with a few drinks as a quick stop after our beach day. Everything was OK, but nothing really blew my mind. -- our bill came out to about $100

+1

Went there with family. Scenery is nice location great. parking next to the restaurant bit expensive. Food average but prives high. Would not recommend.

Went there with family. Scenery is nice location great. Parking next to the restaurant bit expensive. Food average but prives high. Would not recommend.

The restaurant is in a beautiful locating if you want to appreciate the beach. However, to serve a lobster roll and only fill it with this much lobster feels like the dictionary definition of a rip off. Also, the pantry style pancakes reminded me of why I don’t go to the panty.

Went to check it out for their "happy hour" that they advertise. Awesome spot, our server Kayla super. The problem is they treat happy hour like a frickin airline loyalty club. You can only sit in certain places EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS HERE. We were seated in a great spot but due to my fair skin, (and fun with skin cancer), we had to move. They explained "we could only sit in blue areas for happy hour... I think they should reconsider. Happy hour is to drive guests in at slow day parts. The bait and switch is disingenuous

Nice restaurant with greasy food! We got 4 different dishes, all looking perfect! The taste though, mediocre and full of oil!! We felt bad an hour after, kinda nauseous. The high ranking night be because of it's location, which is on the beach. However, the restaurant itself doesn't have much to say. We will not be back there for sure. ($13 self-parking)

Service and atmosphere were good but I was really disappointed by the food. I really had high expectations from this restaurant after reading some of the reviews. Food had no flavor whatsoever. The lobster roll had no flavor at all. Not even the bread. I could not even taste the lobster! I had to put ketchup to give it a little flavor but all I taste was the ketchup. Service was good though. I will only recommend this place because of the view and atmosphere.

Had a piece of ceramic plate in my clam chowder.. I ate here a ton growing up and was just underwhelmed by the dining experience. Strive was poor. Happy hour missed on communication. Web site stated 3. Starts at 4.

Horrible service and food. Ridiculously incompetent waiter, we ordered the steak medium when he asked and it not only came well done but burnt. The server had no sense of how to handle it...then we a…

Horrible service and food. Ridiculously incompetent waiter, we ordered the steak medium when he asked and it not only came well done but burnt. The server had no sense of how to handle it...then …

Horrible service and food. Ridiculously incompetent waiter, we ordered the steak medium when he asked and it not only came well done but burnt. The server had no sense of how to handle it...the…

Gladstones has a great ocean view, but that’s about it. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, with bland flavors and mediocre quality. service is hit or miss, often slow and inattentive. You’re…

Gladstones has a great ocean view, but that’s about it. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, with bland flavors and mediocre quality. Service is hit or miss, often slow and inattentive. You’re…

Gladstones has a great ocean view, but that’s about it. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, with bland flavors and mediocre quality. Service is hit or miss, often slow and inattentive. You’re…

Gladstones has a great ocean view, but that’s about it. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, with bland flavors and mediocre quality. Service is hit or miss, often slow and inattentive. You’…

Terrible terrible food! Drinks only with ocean view. Tasteless lobster roll, old hard fries, Watered down…undrinkable Arnold Palmer drink. (25 years ago had good food)

Terrible terrible food! Drinks only with ocean view. Tasteless lobster roll, old hard fries, Watered down…undrinkable Arnold Palmer drink. (25 years ago had good food)

Terrible terrible food! drinks only with ocean view. Tasteless lobster roll, old hard fries, Watered down…undrinkable Arnold Palmer drink. (25 years ago had good food)

Went back after 20 years but did not like it at all. Sorry. .... Place.is filthy rusted and not clean. Wife kept spiting put shell shards and fragments from linguini and clams. Sauce kooked grey, …

To start of the atmosphere wa great! Unfortunately the food was mediocre, and the servide was awful. At the begging, Maddison was super sweet, when cloainf out our tab I asked for a to go box, Maddison came back and threw the ro go box at our table and awalked out. I called the manager over to asked if everything was ok wirh her, the manger seem unaware of what was going on with his employees wich is bothering I didnt asked foe my food to be comp I wanted to make sure Maddison was ok. In conclusion me and my friends had a horrible experience and the food tasted bad. If you are looki for bad treatment at the end of your meal go to Gladstone otherwise stay away from this place!!!