The best restaurants in Malibu in 2026 are Nobu Malibu on Carbon Beach, Malibu Farm at the end of the Malibu Pier, Broad Street Oyster Co. for lobster rolls, Geoffrey's for cliff-top ocean views and the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe on the sand. Malibu Seafood and Neptune's Net are the classic PCH fish shacks.
Malibu's restaurants are strung out along 21 miles of Pacific Coast Highway, so plan by area. The January 2025 Palisades Fire destroyed some businesses along the eastern stretch of PCH; check that a place is open before you drive.
Nobu's signature dishes over the ocean.
Nobu Malibu is a striking restaurant on Carbon Beach with terraces over the water and Nobu's classic dishes.
Sunset tables are in high demand.
Good to know: Book weeks ahead for sunset.
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Farm-to-table food at the end of the pier.
Malibu Farm serves fresh, farm-to-table dishes at the end of the Malibu Pier, with ocean on three sides.
There is a restaurant and a casual café.
Good to know: The café at the end of the pier is more casual.
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Lobster rolls and oysters.
Broad Street serves lobster rolls, oysters and seafood platters in a casual setting.
Its lobster rolls are famous.
Good to know: Try the classic lobster roll.
23359 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Cliff-top dining with sweeping ocean views.
Geoffrey's sits on a cliff above the ocean, with a terrace that is one of the most beautiful dining spots in LA County.
It is a special-occasion restaurant.
Good to know: Book a terrace table for sunset.
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Tables right on the sand in a private cove.
The Paradise Cove Beach Cafe has tables on the sand in a scenic cove, with a menu of seafood and American classics.
It is a casual beach day destination.
Good to know: Parking is validated with a restaurant purchase.
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
A fish shack with picnic tables over the ocean.
Malibu Seafood is a casual fish market and counter with fish and chips and chowder, eaten at outdoor tables.
It is BYO.
Good to know: Bring your own drinks.
25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
A biker-and-surfer seafood shack.
Neptune's Net is a famous seafood shack near the county line, serving fried and steamed seafood.
It is busy on weekends with motorcyclists.
Good to know: Weekdays are quieter.
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
The Malibu Beach Inn's oceanfront restaurant.
Carbon Beach Club is the restaurant at the Malibu Beach Inn, with a terrace over the sand and a coastal menu.
Breakfast with dolphins offshore is common.
Good to know: Book breakfast on the deck.
22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Nobu Malibu is the most famous; Malibu Farm and Geoffrey's are favorites for ocean views.
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe has tables right on the sand.
Malibu Farm has a restaurant and café on the pier.
Malibu Seafood and Neptune's Net serve fish and chips at shack prices.
Yes for Nobu, Geoffrey's and weekend dinners at Malibu Farm.