Mable Ochoa

Simple little walkthrough restaurant where you place your order at the counter and pick up when your buzzer goes off. Has a variety of fish to try, plus fresh fish that you can order to get wrapped and go. They sold sourdough rolls and baguettes, as well as seasonings and some sauces. The menu has a variety of fish options to choose from and different styles of cooking them like grilled, fried, or steamed. They also have chicken strip baskets and different side dishes for those who may not care for fish. Fish and chips were absolutely delicious and plentiful. Their tartar sauce taste very good with the fish and they have ketchup and napkins out on a counter near the picnic area to help yourself to, as well as balsamic vinegar and hot sauce on each table. New England clam chowder was hot fresh and very tasty. The cream sauce was a wonderful consistency and balanced well all together. There are a few different size bowl options for their clam chowder as well as a bread bowl option. Shrimp tacos had a good amount of shrimp in them with a cabbage mix and a very delicious creamy sauce that had some zest and kick to it. They come with a side of salsa which I highly recommend. Not too spicy but definitely adds more flavor. Seating can be a little tricky depending on how busy they are, and it definitely seems like they can get very busy quickly. But once you find a seat the view of the ocean and PCH is absolutely gorgeous. Parking can also get a little hectic. They have free parking immediately around their restaurant but the parking lot just south of the restaurant is a paid parking lot with a meter that you pay at and grab a ticket to leave on your dashboard. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to others especially if you are a foodie and into seafood. I definitely look forward to returning and trying some of the other types of fish and dishes.

K M

Oh my heavens! DO NOT MISS!! Seafood is fresh, many selections, everything we got was delicious and everything we saw we said I'll get that next time. The onion rings looked great but the fries were very good too. Here's how it works. Stand in line. Walk in the door, order and pay. You get a buzzer. Walk out the door at the register and go to the left side of the building where you wait for your buzzer to notify you that your order is ready. OR, find a table so you have a place to eat and wait for your order. The line was very long but the staff is extremely efficient, fast and friendly. They did give a refill on tea and it is delicious as well.

+23

Mary Beth Desens

The ambiance of this place is where it's at! While you will get good customer service and your food will be delicious. The wow factor comes in watching dolphins swim on the beach or people try to surf while you eat dinner. You will be eating dinner outside at picnic tables with umbrellas. Close to sunset. They will take the umbrellas down so you can see the sunset on the water. We were delighted to see a pot of dolphins swim by as we ate our fare. There were four in our party. One couple shared a plate of swordfish with coleslaw and rice as their sides. My sister and I shared red snapper with french fries and salad as our size. We also got a small cup of Manhattan clam chowder to share. It was plenty of food for the four of us! I would bring someone back here again for sure. It is definitely an experience to remember.

Rachel Downs

I am staying up the Malibu RV park(Surf Outpost) and there is a trail in the park that I can walk to Malibu Seafood. Everything is fresh as a can be. I REALLY enjoyed the fish and fries(fish&chips) I think it’s the best I ever had. Also tried crab cocktail. Amazing! There is no inside seating. You can walk in and place an order for there or to go as they do offer outdoor dining. If you pass this place by, I highly recommend you stop in and try it. They did not disappoint. I sat in the upper outdoor dining area which helped block the wind. It’s beautiful to be able to eat such awesome fish and look at the ocean in MALIBU. What a life 😁

+17

I'm the kind of person that finds American seafood fine once in a while but doesn't crave it. I enjoyed the food here, it was pretty good value and the overall experience of sitting outside with th…

I'm the kind of person that finds American seafood fine once in a while but doesn't crave it. I enjoyed the food here, it was pretty good value and the overall experience of sitting outside with …

I'm the kind of person that finds American seafood fine once in a while but doesn't crave it. I enjoyed the food here, it was pretty good value and the overall experience of sitting outside with th…

Best seafood restaurant . The fish and chips are 10 out of 10. Their grilled fish is also so good.

Easy take-out and right near beach. price is very reasonable. Line was not too long and order filled in 15 minutes.

Best seafood in Los Angeles. Always the most fresh fish you can get anywhere right across from that ocean! \n\nProtip: there's a hiking trail on the other side of the parking lot, great day for two…

Would definitely say this place is worth the hype. We ordered the fish and chips along with the calamari with chips. They don't skimp on the amount of fish they give you. It's not like your regul…

Great price and amazing food. Will go back again. Fast service, Line moved quick. And plenty of outdoor seating.

Self serve everything fresh outdoor dining with a view. Great prices fantastic fried shrimp excellent scallops highly recommend.

Great price and amazing food. Will go back again. Fast service, Line moved quick. And plenty of outdoor seating.

Self serve everything fresh outdoor dining with a view. Great prices fantastic fried shrimp excellent scallops highly recommend.

Great price and amazing food. Will go back again. Fast service, Line moved quick. And plenty of outdoor seating.

Best fish and chips , shrimp and chips and seafood in SoCal . Been dining at Malibu Seafood since I was a kid , so about 40 years now . Great food with a fantastic view . Staff is always friendly…

Amazing fish fry! Great staff. Clean place. Can watch for dolphins from patio. Fries are great and portions large. Bathrooms clean.

Amazing fish fry! Great staff. Clean place. Can watch for dolphins from patio. fries are great and portions large. Bathrooms clean.

Amazing fish fry! Great staff. Clean place. Can watch for dolphins from patio. Fries are great and portions large. Bathrooms clean.

This isn't the Polo Lounge. Malibu Seafood is a tiny roadside shack that has been specializing in fresh seafood and other comfort food since the 1970s. Located at 25653 Pacific Coast Highway in Malib…

We stopped at 11.30 on the way to the beach and had a great meal. The fish and chips compares well to the original British dish and even has the same cut of potato chips with salt and vinegar. …

Overseer Dynamics

Fish tacos were pretty good but not great. (My October 2025 spooky video review goes more in depth). The TLDW: It's shredded fish not whole fish and salsa wasn't as spicy as I would prefer. They seem to be liked, if not loved, by many as there was a line literally out the door and around the side. I will be going back and will update the review once I get a chance to see if their score goes up or down. Overall score: 4.25 out of 5 Recommend to try: Yes Affordability: 2 tacos plus a drink = approximately $18 So a bit higher than what I would like but considering the area it's reasonable and definitely better than just getting McDonald's, etc. & more than likely better for you.

supertrucker5000

About an hour long line, standing in the sun, to place an order. Took about 20 minutes for the order to be ready. I ordered fish and chips, shrimp tacos, fish tacos, a grilled salmon platter, and a couple of fountain drinks. They only have one size fountain drink. It’s about the size of a medium drink at most places. The drink didn’t stand a chance after standing in line. The food was good. I was hoping for an amazing meal, especially for the cost. It was good, not OMG good. The tacos didn’t look like the picture in the reviews. No shredded cabbage or lettuce? There was a lot of sauce on both tacos. No flavors stood out. It was all one note. The fish and chips were excellent as also the salmon, rice and coleslaw. Parking in the parking lot isn’t something I would plan on. The restroom was clean. Overall decent experience. Right on PCH, across from the beach. Neat local historic place. Also, looks like a place where you can eat outside with your dog [ITS NOT]. There are signs in multiple locations around the building and dining areas that prohibit dogs.

+2

John McCartney

I timed my visit to arrive right at opening (11am) but the lot was already full, so I paid for parking next door. Ended up waiting in line for about 30 minutes, which wasn’t too bad given the Labor Day crowd. Ordered the two fish and fries along with the New England clam chowder — both were fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the wait. Scored a great spot at one of the outdoor picnic benches, right near the water fountain, which made the meal even better. Plenty of seating overall and the ocean views really add to the experience. A classic Malibu stop that lives up to the hype.

My go to spot for lobster rolls. Fries and calamari had a great crunch factor. Parking is a little congested but you can always park alongside the road.

My go to spot for lobster rolls. fries and calamari had a great crunch factor. Parking is a little congested but you can always park alongside the road.

My go to spot for lobster rolls. Fries and calamari had a great crunch factor. Parking is a little congested but you can always park alongside the road.

My go to spot for lobster rolls. Fries and calamari had a great crunch factor. parking is a little congested but you can always park alongside the road.

went at 3pm on a saturday and the line was still so long. the service is slow and the food didn't stand out to me. the clam chowder was the only good thing, but the garlic butter shrimp (special) and…

went at 3pm on a saturday and the line was still so long. the service is slow and the food didn't stand out to me. the clam chowder was the only good thing, but the garlic butter shrimp (specia…

went at 3pm on a saturday and the line was still so long. the service is slow and the food didn't stand out to me. the clam chowder was the only good thing, but the garlic butter shrimp (special)…

went at 3pm on a saturday and the line was still so long. the service is slow and the food didn't stand out to me. the clam chowder was the only good thing, but the garlic butter shrimp (special) a…

Beautiful spot on the beach with delicious food. The bay shrimp and crab salad were refreshing and fresh. The scallops and fries were crispy. And the service was excellent. Beautiful view. Great pl…

Was here on a weekday. Thankfully was able to get a parking spot in their lot. There's very few parking spaces. Ordered the lobster roll and French fries. The fries were crispy and thick and they…

Excellent selection and combinations. Tried the scallops and fries, good size and tasty. Outdoor dining with a wonderful view of the ocean. Can be crowded at times.

Excellent selection and combinations. Tried the scallops and fries, good size and tasty. Outdoor dining with a wonderful view of the ocean. Can be crowded at times.

Excellent selection and combinations. Tried the scallops and fries, good size and tasty. Outdoor dining with a wonderful view of the ocean. Can be crowded at times.

Excellent selection and combinations. Tried the scallops and fries, good size and tasty. Outdoor dining with a wonderful view of the ocean. Can be crowded at times.

Excellent selection and combinations. Tried the scallops and fries, good size and tasty. outdoor dining with a wonderful view of the ocean. Can be crowded at times.

Casual seafood spot with ocean views. Came here for lunch after a hike at Sara Wan and split a 2 piece deep fried fish and fries and an 8 oz clam chowder. There is parking available on-site or …

Casual seafood spot with ocean views. Came here for lunch after a hike at Sara Wan and split a 2 piece deep fried fish and fries and an 8 oz clam chowder. There is parking available on-site or alon…

Casual seafood spot with ocean views. Came here for lunch after a hike at Sara Wan and split a 2 piece deep fried fish and fries and an 8 oz clam chowder. There is parking available on-site or al…

Casual seafood spot with ocean views. Came here for lunch after a hike at Sara Wan and split a 2 piece deep fried fish and fries and an 8 oz clam chowder. There is parking available on-site or alon…

Fish and chips amazing! Shrimp basket and clam basket tasted like frozen seafood. Beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean!

Fish and chips amazing! shrimp basket and clam basket tasted like frozen seafood. Beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean!

Fish and chips amazing! Shrimp basket and clam basket tasted like frozen seafood. Beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean!

This is a nice place to visit by the ocean for good food and scenery. parking on the side of the road is a little challenging but plenty of seating.

This place is extremely busy when we came in for some food. All of the parking was taken and we had to park way down the street and walk up. The line up was also pretty long and after ordering we…

Fun outdoor dining . Order at the counter and wait for your number . Extremely casual with a great Ocean View . Chowder fish all great . Crab Salad was a treat

Jay

This used to be my fave place to get Fish n chips. I’d drive 30 miles to enjoy them. But lately their standards have dropped. Couple of visits now was served burned food and slightly dry fish. This was never the case in the past. I certainly won’t be returning anytime soon unless their cooks improve what they serve up. Even when I went to pick up my order I noticed about 10 other orders waiting to be collected where also over cooked. Summer is coming I’d suggest you step up.

We ordered the seafood combo and chips, which included a piece of battered fish, crumbed prawns and calamari. It was a generous serve, however it was too greasy. I discarded the batter coating and …

Samiuddin Sami

Place has been consistent for the last several years but last two visits in two months have been huge downers… First time, both pieces of cod were medium temperature and one was filled with oil; seemed like a terrible cut of fish and batter had seeped in. Second time, today, clam chowder had a hair…and fried fish was OK temperature but I had ordered coleslaw instead of fries… This time I went back and asked for both things to be fixed…lady tried to mix it back in when I tried to show her the hair lol, and then I pulled it out once again… Staff was helpful in fixing the issue…new soup (but was it from the same hairy batch?) and coleslaw so I give them props on that…but ruins the experience…twice in a row…hope they can fix quality control.

Nora Elfassi

Upon reading the reviews we decided to switch from neptune net to malibu seafood. My red snapper was dry and unseasoned, the fish and chips had no flavor . Side salad was plenty of lettuce with a side of dressing. I truly don't understand the " hype" . Only positive was the view and service. My friend had to drown his fish in hot sauce to get some flavor .