Beau Rivage Restaurant
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (310) 456-5733
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Wed-Mon 5pm-11pm, Sat, Sun 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Beau Rivage Restaurant – by Martha Burr
The Scene
French provincial romance dominates every corner of Beau Rivage, from the patio's gorgeous beach views to the roaring copper fireplace in the wood-beamed dining room. Other swoon-worthy areas include the wine cellar and the courtyard, replete with gurgling fountain. But looks aren't everything; the excellent service makes this one of the more outstanding dining experiences in the city.
The Food
Classical Mediterranean fare with a Gallic twist is imaginative and beautifully presented. Topping the list are the fresh clams in garlic, wine and tomato; the succulent mussels marinieres and the tender escargot in a perfect garlic-parsley butter. The rack of New Zealand lamb is wonderfully rich and gamy, with an herb crust that echoes on the palate with every bite. The 20-ounce bistecca alla Fiorentina is robust with rosemary and roasted herbs. Seasonal specials for winter include wild boar and venison, offset by sour cherry sauce and chestnuts.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGo before sundown to enjoy the incredible sunset; request a table along the large plate-glass windows. During the summer, sit on the patio, but bring a wrap because it gets breezy.
Save MoneyDinner can be pricey, but you can enjoy the setting for half the price by going for the sumptuous champagne Sunday brunch.
User Reviews for Beau Rivage Restaurant
07/24/2008 Posted by doll83
I went there on a late Sunday afternoon shortly before sunset. We were asked for a reservation but were seated promptly without though. The very friendly and conversational waiter arrived at our table for the drinks. The appetizers (dark olive and turkey-rabbit pâté) and crispy bread arrived shortly after we ordered the main dish. I ordered a Orange Roughy, wrapped in a brique crèpe with mushrooms, sweet peppers and lemon caper-- for $29.00. My Friend had a Norwegian Salmon Steak, grilled with a Champagne-raspberry sauce--price: $27.00. According to our waiter the menu was wholly Mediterranean implying French, Italian and Spanish specialties. When the food arrived at our table the waiter--after placing the plate in front of me--rolled out the silverware out of the crisp white napkin, then placed the two forks, knife and spoon neatly on both sides of the plate and finally put the napkin carefully onto my lap. I was stunned! I never experienced such an excellent service before. I felt like a queen! The fish was delectable too. I would highly recommend this eatery, it is a real Malibu gem for every occasion at night and daytime.
Pros: Fare, ambiance, service, atmosphere, parking, crowd
04/23/2008 Posted by TheIceman
I was very excited to have my birthday party at this restaurant. It does feel like a home and the ocean view is stunning. The service at the party ran a bit slow although the restaurant was mostly empty. Still, our group was enjoying the libations of the talented bartender. The head waiter was also extremely helpful in ways when he could. However, the owner of this establishment had no problem violating terms of contracts made and had zero care for customer service. When confronted, he had no problem sticking to his lies and being misonginistic. He does whatever he feels like doing - he has no honor. He was specifically told a member of our party had severe food allergies and still served that guest dishes containing ingredients they were allergic to. When advised of this, he merely laughed. A lovely birthday party was ruined by his extremely abusive behavior of yelling, name calling, lying and dishonesty. He also sat a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary right by our huge party. I felt bad for them because we couldn't help but be a bit loud at the huge table they set up for us. Further, the appetizers were good but the main food was very mediocre and quite expensive. Dessert was extremely unremarkable. It is such a shame because this could be such a lovely place.
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