Malibu Fish & Seafood

(310) 456-3430

25653 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265 34.0334 -118.7343

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Neighborhood: Central Malibu

MALIBUFISHANDSEAFOOD.COM

Years in business

Established in 1972

Price:

$

Last updated 8.28.11

Category:

Seafood Markets, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Seafood

What People Are Saying About Malibu Fish & Seafood

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The Scene – Never mind the no-frills ambience, snag a picnic table with a prime ocean view and gussy it up with a tablecloth, candles and B.Y.O.B. wine. A low-key crowd of wave-worn surfers, casual couples and penny-pinching families belly up to the counter to place their order, then kick back and enjoy the scenery. – – The Food – It's worth braving the weekend lines at this eatery/fish market, where nearly every type of seafood is grilled, steamed or fried. Most diners gorge themselves on deep-fried seafood plates, with a choice of batter-fried cod, shrimp, scallops,…

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “If you're looking for a casual ambiance amidst a beautiful view of PCH with fantastic fresh seafood (get their fish and”
  2. “It was a great view, great food, great price!”
  3. “great location.”
  4. “The view is nice from the top patio.”
  5. “really like this little place and hey, you really can't beat the view.”
  6. “If you go during the lunch or dinner rush, you can expect to wait a while, but with nice picnic-style open seating and good views of Zuma beach there's plenty to occupy your time.”
  7. “The atmosphere is great, because you could sit on the uncovered patio and watch the ocean, they have a great covered patio where there are twinkly white lights overhead (this could potentially be a romantic setting if you bring a table cloth, some candles”
  8. “Go there to enjoy the beautiful ocean views and wonderful seafood dishes!”
  9. “Their lot is definitely small, and I would recommend just grabbing a free parking spot along PCH, but other than that a good place with great views that won't make your wallet suffer.”
  10. “The view is amazing I'm sure.”
  11. “Fish is Awesome and atmosphere is friendly for all”
  12. “the food is cheap and fresh and you have a great view of the ocean.”
  13. “This place is great if you're looking for awesome seafood, nice ocean views, and a casual atmosphere.”
  14. “Great view and great food”
  15. “Totally average food with decent views of the ocean, if that's your thing.”
  16. “Fresh seafood, casual atmosphere”
  17. “The views are fantastic and the casual atmosphere makes a perfect setting for hanging out with friends.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is great, because you could sit on the uncovered patio and watch the ocean, they have a great covered patio where there are twinkly white lights overhead (this could potentially be a romantic setting if you bring a table cloth, some candles”
  2. “The dining situation is perfect for a large group of people who can set themselves up at a long table with some wine tableclothes etc.”
food quality
86.96000099182129% positive
  1. “If you want great fish and chips, this place beats the pants off of Neptunes Nest.”
  2. “If you're looking for a casual ambiance amidst a beautiful view of PCH with fantastic fresh seafood (get their fish and”
  3. “Great little place for fresh, delicious, seafood at a good price.”
  4. “great fish fry.”
  5. “Choose fresh fish to go or order something to eat outside on benches.”
  6. “If you appreciate fresh seafood, you'll appreciate Malibu Seafood, if you want a fancy 5 star chef/restaurant go down the street.”
  7. “they have fish and chips, and various other fresh fish you can have prepared for you.”
  8. “Go there to enjoy the beautiful ocean views and wonderful seafood dishes!”
  9. “Affordable seafood in Malibu?”
  10. “The seafood were fresh and decently priced, what more could I ask for.”
  11. “Great view and great food”
  12. “If you want fresh seafood that does'nt have that "fishy" taste, this is definetely the place for you.”
  13. “The fish is very fresh and brought in daily.”
  14. “My favorite is the Ahi Burger, a light and satisfying meal before or after the beach.”
  15. “never go to LA/Malibu without stopping by Malibu Seafood to grab some awesome clam chowder in a bread bowl and a squid sandwich.”
  16. “My boyfriend's fish tacos were tasteless.”
  17. “If you drive up PCH from LA and you don't stop at Malibu Seafood, you are missing out on some great food and outside eating at it's best.”
  18. “They are 1st a fish market, they sell fresh fish straight from the docks - order the fresh fish.”
  19. “great clam chowder.”
  20. “It was a beautiful day and the food was good though.”
  21. “The fish is always fresh.”
  22. “It is truly the best seafood in Malibu.”
  23. “Don't bother with Neptunes Nest it is no comparison, unless you want to eat someplace that is rowdy, and dirty, with lousy service and small fish.”
  24. “The fish never fails to be perfect quality and the fries are delicious every time.”
  25. “It's good, fresh fish.”
  26. “guess if these people don't really like Malibu fish & seafood than that leaves more room for us that do.”
  27. “Like eating seafood on the Med" is a typical response to the perfectly prepared fresh fish eaten while enjoying the ocean.”
  28. “If you're driving by and feeling hungry, stop in, but don't make a trip all the way out to Malibu for an unsatisfactory meal.”
  29. “Most negative reviewers are not taking into consideration that this is not one of Malibu's expensive restaurants, it is a fish market that also cooks fish.”
  30. “Incredible large cold shrimp.”
  31. “This place is great if you're looking for awesome seafood, nice ocean views, and a casual atmosphere.”
  32. “It's a cool little spot to get fresh seafood.”
  33. “Fresh seafood, casual atmosphere”
  34. “The french fries were pretty good.”
  35. “The clam chowder was delicious, really good fish and chips, and we loved the boiled shrimp.”
  36. “Malibu seafood is affordable and delicious.”
  37. “Totally average food with decent views of the ocean, if that's your thing.”
  38. “This is exactly what its name implies: great Malibu seafood, always fresh.”
  39. “Fresh fish for less and you're right on the Pacific”
  40. “Nothing fancy but it's all fresh and all good.”
  41. “the food is cheap and fresh and you have a great view of the ocean.”
  42. “The fries are nice and thick, but if you want to fill up you will need to dig deep into your pockets.”
  43. “It was a great view, great food, great price!”
  44. “They have a nice variety of items on the menu and if you are inclined you can also purchase some fish for later.”
  45. “The food is so great, I wish I had two stomachs.”
  46. “The clam chowder is superb and so is the ceviche.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a nice variety of items on the menu and if you are inclined you can also purchase some fish for later.”
  2. “some times there is good quality selections and portions however, others there is a completely different story.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Their lot is definitely small, and I would recommend just grabbing a free parking spot along PCH, but other than that a good place with great views that won't make your wallet suffer.”
  2. “nice place for lunch on the weekend when you want to get away from the city.”
  3. “this is a great place to stop for cheat eats while taking a drive up the coast.”
  4. “The people of Malibu are great and easygoing, so going to this restaurant, you glean the attitude of the locals.”
  5. “If you want great fish and chips, this place beats the pants off of Neptunes Nest.”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Don't bother with Neptunes Nest it is no comparison, unless you want to eat someplace that is rowdy, and dirty, with lousy service and small fish.”
  2. “This is just one of those places that gets a good reputation for no real reason & people just feel like they have to say it's good because everyone else thinks so.”
  3. “The people of Malibu are great and easygoing, so going to this restaurant, you glean the attitude of the locals.”
  4. “The dining situation is perfect for a large group of people who can set themselves up at a long table with some wine tableclothes etc.”
  5. “guess if these people don't really like Malibu fish & seafood than that leaves more room for us that do.”
  6. “Fish is Awesome and atmosphere is friendly for all”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Malibu seafood is affordable and delicious.”
  2. “some times there is good quality selections and portions however, others there is a completely different story.”
  3. “the food is cheap and fresh and you have a great view of the ocean.”
  4. “Great little place for fresh, delicious, seafood at a good price.”
  5. “It was a great view, great food, great price!”
  6. “Most negative reviewers are not taking into consideration that this is not one of Malibu's expensive restaurants, it is a fish market that also cooks fish.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The dining situation is perfect for a large group of people who can set themselves up at a long table with some wine tableclothes etc.”
3 Star Rating: Average

04/26/12

More casual than anything, but good flavor.

by BenFrank

First of all if you come here there's almost always a line and parking isn't the greatest. That being said, moving onto the food, which is actually pretty good. Came here with a few friends and we ordered a variety of things off the menu, steamed shrimp, their ahi tuna burger, some of their main dishes and also the clam chowder. The fish have great flavor, they taste fresh and really light, just how it's supposed to. It's a small place, but if you don't mind a wait it's a nice place to stop by for a casual lunch.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/15/11

Awesome!

by dlydon

I shouldn't write a review for them, they are already very busy, but anyway they deserve it. The fish is the freshest you can get and being close to the beach is helpful to make the experience a good one. if your looking for something fancy, don't go, since this is a self service restaurant.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/17/10

Ocean View lunch

by llyonize

On a recent saturday my boyfriend and I took a drive out to malibu. We stopped at Malibu Fish and Seafood for some fish and chips. This is a total no frills place, no alcohol but you can bring your own, sit at one of the many picnic tables and have a view of the ocean. They have a nice variety of items on the menu and if you are inclined you can also purchase some fish for later.

  • Cons: no alcohol
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/02/09

Fresh fish for less and you're right on the Pacific

by Profundoz

This place is no frills. It's just grilled or fried fish and shellfish. It has picnic tables with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Get there just before sunset for a special treat. You can bring a table cloth and bottle of wine or just go natural. ;)

Most negative reviewers are not taking into consideration that this is not one of Malibu's expensive restaurants, it is a fish market that also cooks fish. Nothing fancy but it's all fresh and all good. if you want more salt and pepper in your clam chowder or on your fries than just shake some on people! Sheesh! I guess if these people don't really like Malibu fish & seafood than that leaves more room for us that do.

  • Pros: Best Malibu ocean view for less $$ - with fresh seafood
  • Cons: The business attests to the popularity. Be prepared to wait
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/14/08

Fresh seafood, casual atmosphere

by Socalfoodfreak

If you appreciate fresh seafood, you'll appreciate Malibu Seafood, if you want a fancy 5 star chef/restaurant go down the street. They are 1st a fish market, they sell fresh fish straight from the docks - order the fresh fish. That's why they're there. They started cooking the stuff they sell, then they give you a picnic table to eat it at. When the crab is in, buy it. It's grand. Their rice pilaf makes a great addition to the crab, the lobster. Just like the fancy restaurants, you can pick the lobster you want. I think people expect a 5 star chef because it's in malibu. Not here. It's a fish market. Understand that, you'll understand the appeal. It's good, fresh fish. It's that simple. That's why there's a line.

  • Pros: Fresh seafood, a nice day in Malibu
  • Cons: parking, uncomfortable picnic tables, get it yourself service

The Details on Malibu Fish & Seafood

Place Categories:

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  • great food
  • great casual atmosphere
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  • great people
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  • great price
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  • all fresh nothing fancy
  • great chips
  • great reputation
  • enjoy wonderful seafood dishes
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  • cold shrimp
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  • perfect dining situation
  • lousy service
  • nice picnicstyle open seating
  • expensive restaurants
  • delicious clam chowder
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