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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

4.5
4.5
5627 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is a delightful treat for visitors and residents of Malibu. Located at the beautiful Paradise Cove Pier, they offer breathtaking views, incredible service, delicious food and a casual atmosphere.

A reservation at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe does not hold you a table but puts your party on a priority waitlist. Guests with reservations could potentially wait up to 1 hour with the reservation, depending on how busy it is. Reservations may check-in 20 minutes before their reservation time so we can start preparing your table. In the meantime guests may enjoy the beach and get some drinks and appetizers from our to-go shop. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these strange times.

No mask, no service!
*Masks are required for all guests over the age of 2*

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2 people

7:00 pm


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 10pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 457-2503
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Malibu
  • Cross Street
    Paradise Cove Rd.
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Great for scenic views

  • Beach Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Beach Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

5,625 Reviews
  1. Bartoks

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Calamari is the best!

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  2. columbusgirl

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2016

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Very disappointing meal at this spot. Great location right on the beach - but the positive stops there. Ordered ahi - tuna. maybe it was tuna but certainly not ahi-grade - i could barely chew it. Served with a mountain of rice and no vegetables. Do not recommend for dinner. Lots of other good options in the area.

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  3. Happygirl

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The portions are large which makes the slightly higher prices very fair. Loved the clam chowder which had a generous amount of clams. Next time I will order the guacamole and chips. It looked delicious.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The seafood platter was hot and terrible tasting Service non caring. And we told one the server they did not care I am so disappointed.

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  5. LaurieR60

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We had been here several years ago and it was fabulous. When we went for Mother's Day this time it wasn't so fabulous. It was definitely not as we had remembered it. We got to sit in the sand and that was fun. The food was OK. The atmosphere was wonderful. I may go again. Nothing special.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time! Table right at a window. Service was quick, server polite and funny. Food was wonderful as always. Love to visit OFTEN

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  7. TinaG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food is excellent although a bit pricey, however the servings are huge so expect to have lunch and maybe dinner for the next day. Situated right on the beach with direct access to the ocean makes for some nice scenery. The drinks are fun, served in a pineapple and or topped with orchids plus the umbrella. Their clam chowder is incredible, creamy and worth the trip alone, served in a cup bowl or a bread bowl. The fish is fresh and very tasty, yummy guacamole and their BBQ sauce is incredible with a nice smokey flavor.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Service was very good. They serve large portions, most of it is comfort food. Your feet are in the sand while you eat and lookout over the ocean. My only complaint is that they are redoing the pier so it is kind of an eyesore. Parking is only $8 for 4 hours, make sure you get validated.

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  9. Billow

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot to enjoy the beach.

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  10. Brandy

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2016

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is always under beat and I love it! I go every chance I get.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2016

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    The one thing that could have made our experience better was our waiter. He seemed very preoccupied, pleasant enough but not very invested in us. It seemed to us that he had more important things to attend to, rather than making sure we were enjoying our night.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good my family love it

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Paradise cove A super fun, relaxing day at the beach. You an go their for breakfast , brunch or lunch even dinner... Tacos are amazing big portions! Delicious fun island drinks... To go service available to while you sit on the beach and enjoy your day... Kids love it because while you eat kids can play in sand and be barefoot a great day! Great restaurant good service.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place. The ability to eat with my toes in the sand and hear the waves crashing was such a pleasure. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were enormous. I will definitely visit again when in the area!

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  15. Ambiancegal

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an added treat while having lunch....whales lingering in the cove!

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  16. Live2trade

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the barefoot bar and outdoor seating! Food and service was excellent:-)

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  17. PSJ68

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We always enjoy Paradise Cove. Lot's of history here and although not a "gourmet restaurant" you get large portions and very consistent food quality. The restaurant was not crazy busy but they were late with our reservation by at least 20 minutes. Also, the parking lot was closed. We had to beg to let us in and there was no issue parking with valet. Not sure why they closed the lot but if you have a restaurant reservation you should not be expected to park on the street. But of course, we will return....

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  18. Playballagain

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The view and the people make this place great. Service was slow and they delivered our food to the wrong table. If you don't have plans after your meal, this is a great place to relax and take your time.

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  19. Cacomany

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2016

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Hostess was horrible but having your toes in the sand semi makes up for it. Very casual

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    fun place great location with fantastic views. too crowded even with reservations you can wait up to 30 minutes for your table. parking is crazy with valet taking up more than 50% of the parking lot. prices are way too high for most of the food.

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  21. DMN1

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    We went here to celebrate a birthday. The portions of the food are gigantic! We also told the waiter that it was a birthday and they brought this HUGE piece of cake (chocolate) and it was also DELICIOUS!! I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is off the beaten path, but well worth it. Also, if you don't eat there, the parking is $40. As long as you eat at the restaurant, they will validate the ticket and then you only pay $6. You can spend the day at the beach too!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2016

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Long wait when we got there. The fish tacos were terrible. Good calamari. The beach saved it

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  23. Lograce

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2016

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Great place when its not packed, kind of a nightmare when its busy. Portions are very generous, we were starving when we arrived, and had to box up the entirety of our entrees, bc the appetizer nachos were so plentiful. really tasty stuff too.

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  24. Rachel

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The food was abundant but the quality did not match the price. The view of the cove is a pleasant section but there is no view of the sunset. I ordered the Alaskan Crab legs which were okay but my mother's chicken was not cooked thoroughly and her potato was cold on presentation. The service was quick to replace the potato but overall it was not worth renting a car and driving out to Malibu for this experience.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn't been to Paradise Cove Beach Cafe for a decade - it's 50+ miles from our house and the PCH traffic is a nightmare. However, it seemed the spot for Easter and not one of us in the party came away disappointed. The ambiance was as I remembered it; but more crowded (not a bad thing.) The food was outstanding in quality and quantity and take home boxes are provided generously. Food was also attractively presented and served quickly and efficiently - cold foods were cold and hot foods were hot. Nothing regarding the food was amiss. Steve, our waiter, was outstanding - great humor, patience and advice. In short, PCBC is just as I remembered it, a true food experience. I'll not wait another decade before returning.

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  26. Lukela

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very busy place, make sure you have reservations. and the portions are HUGE.....

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  27. beachlover

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steak and crab cakes were delusional! Yummy cheesecak!

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  28. LisaJ

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 March 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    You are paying for eating on the beach. Service not great but worth it

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  29. Gus7gxts34864

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2016

    overall3food1service1ambience2
    I wish there were more options for non alcoholic drinks. Especially in Malibu, where everyone at the healthy diet. I am just back from my trip to Dubai and they have huge selection of non alcoholic tasty fresh drinks from juices, and many different kinds of tea and coffee. I would suggest to get cold pressed juice machine and start to offerer healthy juicy mixes. Check menu of any Dubai restaurant how many juice mixes they have! Check "The One and Only" and I would pay $10-15 for fresh tasty cold pressed juice drink. Paella was described as sea food, but had too much hot dogs and chicken instead. Very disappointing. The waiter was almost laughing at me when I asked for something which taste like red wine but has no alcohol. What was the reason for her attitude? There are non alcoholic wines, grape juice but Paradise cove didn't have any of it. So I had to drink water and tea.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place , great food, beautiful view,excelent service.

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  31. HalesLife

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We took our Danish cousins to lunch for a real taste of Malibu. We sat by the window and had a nice view of the beach. They had the barbecue sampler, which was enough for three or four! We had the tuna melt. Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding. Our cousins loved the barbecue! We have been going to this restaurant for 40 years and always enjoy our time there. We will be back!

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  32. BBC1

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2016

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I was traveling with 2 work associates who has never been to Malibu. They raved about to food and the view. My favorite waterfront dining!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 March 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't beat this place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Right on the water. I think every table has a view of the water. They have expanded the outside where you can eat outside at tables, or grab a lounge chair (with nice cushions) or there's an area of wooden picnic type chairs with umbrellas for drinks or snacks. Does get crowded on the weekends. But they are on OPEN TABLE which makes making a reservation, even for small groups , a breeze and secures you a table vs. waiting in line. Parking is a little challenging but if you pull forward and make a left there is plenty of expanded parking all along the water. Parking is $6 with validation for 4 hours in the restaurant or walking on the beach. Highly recommend this place!

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  34. Bryan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2016

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Atomsphere was awesome . The view was amazing . Was very relaxed , can't wait to go back to try the lunch and dinner menu

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 February 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ........... Loved it .............. ............... ....................

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  36. RockyDave

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grew up in Southern California and heard about Paradise Cove for years and years but never went there until last Sunday. I should not have waited so long. Great views, great food, wonderful service and reasonable prices. Can't wait to return. And to be sure I won't wait another couple of decades to do so! What a hidden gem!

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  37. Mikek1

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What's not to like. You sit in the sand, on the beach featuring great food and excellent service. The food variety and portion size are great for foodies.

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  38. MSB18

    Los Angeles

    101 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    I HAVE BEEN COMING HERE FOR YEARS,sO SAD TO SEE THE DECLINE

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely location on the beach so unsurprisingly it was packed. Don't expect to park on site if you arrive after 12 on a sunny weekend, efficient check in but overwhelmed by demand, ok food HUGE portions - I don't need to eat for days!!

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  40. gwgw

    Cleveland

    198 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    198 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We usually go for breakfast (awesome!) and this time came for lunch and were equally impressed. Excellent service, the food is always great (and lots of it) with lots of variety, and the prices are reasonable for the quantity you get. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially to bring visitors from out of town. We have never been disappointed.

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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 5627 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 pm


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Paradise Cove Rd.
  • Area
    Malibu
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 10pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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