Restaurants in Malibu

Hidden counter-service spot at Malibu Country Mart. Fresh oysters, steamed mussels, elite clam chowder, and possibly the best lobster roll in LA. Destination-worthy. Single location at 23359 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Beloved by locals and Pepperdine students for best breakfast burrito in Malibu. Hefty burritos with refried beans, eggs, cheese, bacon. Three kinds of salsa. 45-minute waits common. Single location at 29211 Heathercliff Rd.

Roadside shack on PCH. Fish and chips, shrimp cocktails, clam chowder. Also a fresh fish market. Outdoor seating with ocean views. Lines on weekends. Single location at 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy.

PCH staple since 1956. Northernmost tip of Malibu. Eclectic mix of surfers, bikers, families. Fresh-caught seafood, crisp fries, great clam chowder. Retro 1960s California vibes. Single location at 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Casual Israeli spot across PCH from Surfrider Beach. Fully pescatarian menu: pitas, plates, dips. Smoky baba ganoush, salmon kofta plate, hummus, pickles. Walk up in your trunks. Single location at 22935 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Romantic indoor-outdoor spot in Malibu Country Mart. Grilled octopus, taramasalata, whole grilled branzino. Live music and belly dancers on weekends. Great date spot. Single location at 23410 Civic Center Way.

Walk-up window on PCH. Post-surf breakfast burritos, burgers, hot sandwiches, chili cheese fries. Where the locals get their morning fix. Single location at 21239 Pacific Coast Hwy.

White tablecloth Italian classic since the early 90s. Pavarotti playing, tableside parm dusting. Veal parmigiana, garlic gnocchi, ravioli in veal ragu. Charming, non-sceney. Single location at 3835 Cross Creek Rd.