Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet

(310) 456-7845

3900 Cross Creek Rd Ste 3
Malibu, CA 90265 34.0354 -118.6851

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Neighborhood: Eastern Malibu

Last updated 1.06.12

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Restaurants, Bakeries

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People Watching, Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find

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What People Are Saying About Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet

Featured Review

Nicolas Rabinovitch

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In Short – Patrons line up at lunchtime to enjoy this fine delicatessen just a few short blocks from the shoreline. The wood cabin interior houses sandwich nirvana, namely in the form of the popular turkey, brie and cranberry. The dessert racks are filled with yummy fare, many baked daily with fresh fruits. The only real drawback is the unfriendly staff, especially around peak hours when things get rushed. If you ask to change your selection, or don't want mayo on your sandwich, get ready to rumble.

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The Extras:
The restaurant also offers a frozen selection of soups and pastas.
The Extras:
The restaurant also offers a frozen selection of soups and pastas.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “love the down home country atmosphere.”
  2. “It has great food (some of the best in Malibu), and the atmosphere is absolutely incredible.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “and if you like good chocolate you will appreciate the selection of Cadbury.”
  2. “From their fresh cuts, to sandwiches, to humongous cakes.”
  3. “The pulled pork sandwich, split pea soup, all the fresh salads, and the cookies are just a few of the great things I've sampled there.”
  4. “My only complaint is that the carrot cake cupcakes are so delicious!”
food quality
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “Definitely a great place for Breakfast or lunch, it can get pretty hectic in there, and you might have a bit of wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it just to take the malibu stick out of your butt for 30 minutes or an hour, and feel at home.”
  2. “There are many other places nearby that have very friendly people and excellent food (Marmalade).”
  3. “Please save yourself the burdon of such a negative place, there are plenty of places nearby with great food that will be happy for your patronage.”
  4. “It has great food (some of the best in Malibu), and the atmosphere is absolutely incredible.”
  5. “have to agree that the food is good.”
  6. “Horribly rude service, unsanitary (there was a hair in my eggs), and just an all-around awful vibe.”
  7. “My only complaint is that the carrot cake cupcakes are so delicious!”
  8. “The food is always fresh, and not to mention really affordable.”
  9. “For one, the food is fantastic.”
  10. “fantastic food that gets a bad rap”
  11. “From their fresh cuts, to sandwiches, to humongous cakes.”
  12. “The food is very good and they give you more than enough for one person.”
  13. “The pulled pork sandwich, split pea soup, all the fresh salads, and the cookies are just a few of the great things I've sampled there.”
  14. “Not only does Malibu Kitchen have great sandwiches, they also have a superb bakery and tiny grocery section in store.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “and if you like good chocolate you will appreciate the selection of Cadbury.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Not only does Malibu Kitchen have great sandwiches, they also have a superb bakery and tiny grocery section in store.”
  2. “Definitely a great place for Breakfast or lunch, it can get pretty hectic in there, and you might have a bit of wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it just to take the malibu stick out of your butt for 30 minutes or an hour, and feel at home.”
service
55.56000232696533% positive
  1. “Bad service, rude people working there!”
  2. “There are many other places nearby that have very friendly people and excellent food (Marmalade).”
  3. “The owner as well as the employees are always friendly.”
  4. “The service was great and staff was very friendly.”
  5. “How do people like this stay in business?”
  6. “These people are by far the worst.”
  7. “The owners are so incredibly rude.”
  8. “Great place to people watch.”
  9. “Horribly rude service, unsanitary (there was a hair in my eggs), and just an all-around awful vibe.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is always fresh, and not to mention really affordable.”
  2. “Definitely a great place for Breakfast or lunch, it can get pretty hectic in there, and you might have a bit of wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it just to take the malibu stick out of your butt for 30 minutes or an hour, and feel at home.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Definitely a great place for Breakfast or lunch, it can get pretty hectic in there, and you might have a bit of wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it just to take the malibu stick out of your butt for 30 minutes or an hour, and feel at home.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/24/11

MEH!

by sally marks22

I was curious about this place after reading all the bad reviews and well lets just say the owners and management are rude and dont really care. The food is ok, I mean its not the most difficult cuisine in the food industry to master, but all in all I feel I wasted my time...

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/02/11

Celebrity watching and Celebrity owners

by Law Offices Perry Wander

First of all you need to discount ALL the negative reviews regarding service. in the 10 years the Kitchen had been in business I have never witnessed any if these episodes of rude or disrespectful service. most of these people are on their cell phones when ordering and treat waitress's like servants there spoiled entitled Malibu snobs. Regardless, none of these reviewers can complain about the food which is fresh and delicious. it's down-home comfort food. the place is frequented by celebrities and is Seinfeld's favorite place. Insiders secret; the owners/investors are a who's who of the biggest celebrities in Malibu.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/28/10

Malibu Kitchen is superb

by RLEdie

Best place for lunch in Malibu by far. So good!! The Turkey Brie and Cranberry is all world and the Classic Meatloaf is amazing.

The service is good too. On Christmas Eve the owner came out and personally helped me put together a gift basket. It took an hour and he was smiling the whole time.

I must point out that there are some really beautiful folks working in there too. Smiles all around and gosh some of those girls are stunning.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/08/10

No class

by mamabu5

I have to agree that the food is good. Though overpriced and beware of the varying prices from day to day. Can't trust what is listed on the board. I have lived in Malibu for 20 years and will go there in a pinch if I need a quick dinner solution.

The owners are so incredibly rude. They remind me of the soup nazi on Seinfeld. He is an arrogant, pompous, no class bastard. She is a mean ice queen. I have seen her reprimand the poor kids that work there right in front of customers. Have some class. The owner had the audacity to call a kid a "dumb f*&%$# " for asking him if he was open one night as I walked by. After this particular incident, I will NEVER shop here again. Even if it means picking up McDonalds in a pinch.

  • Pros: Food was good
  • Cons: Horribly rude service, no class or manners
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/20/10

DISGUSTING

by ilovethebu

I have lived in Malibu for 20 years. I hate this place with a passion. Horribly rude service, unsanitary (there was a hair in my eggs), and just an all-around awful vibe. Support the local business by going to Johns Garden instead. I seriously HATE this place.

  • Cons: everything

The Details on Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet

Place Categories:

  • fantastic great food
  • great place
  • rude people
  • always friendly owner
  • absolutely incredible down home country atmosphere
  • like good chocolate
  • wonderful old fashion country deli
  • fresh salads
  • great service
  • poor kids
  • superb bakery
  • very friendly staff
  • awful vibe
  • fresh cuts
  • delicious carrot cake cupcakes
  • love restaurant
  • always friendly employees
  • love country store penny candy section
  • rude horribly
  • excellent marmalade
  • great old timey kinds
  • best chips
  • superb tiny grocery section
  • great everything
  • great sandwiches
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