We came in on Sunday around 10:30. Very cute spot. The inside is beautiful and the patio was nice. We opted for the patio. Service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I ordered the special omelette and my husband had the spinach quiche. Both excellent!! We will be back for the quiche. Im giving 4 stars for having $8 iced tea...sorry I understand having high prices in that location but fine dining restaurants don't even charge that much. Great spot besides that. read more

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After a day at the beach this restaurant was a perfect ending to a wonderful day. The food here so absolutely to die for! The flavor and preparation were superb! We had a group of 14 and we were kindly accompanied and given amazing service. We did arrive still a little wet from the beach so the outdoor setting was a little chilly, but our waiter brought some outdoor heaters for us! So it does get a little cold, so bring a light jacket. I had the ribeye special that came with some type of mashed potato and broccolini, and this gravy peppercorn sauce that tasted like a vinaigrette but not too sure what it was but I loved it. My steak was a little over cooked but the taste was tender and juicy! My husband had the seafood pasta, not my preference so I didn't taste it but he cleared off his plate. Overall we lived our visit and atmosphere. It is a bit pricey however well worth it! read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Filet - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

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I have been here many times before, and although it is extremely over priced, the food is generally good. But NOT today. I ordered their miso tofu on crispy rice. When it came after a long wait, I was shocked and extremely disgusted. There were only 3 pieces of tofu on top of cube-shaped crispy rice! The tofu and rice were about 1 x 1.5 x 0.75 inches each. The top was drizzled with miso and it tasted bland. With only 3 pieces, it should not be called an entree! And it was $30 for cheap ingredients! I kick myself for not taking a picture of it! My husband and daughter had to share their burger and pasta with me. Kristy's should be ashamed of themselves for overcharging for subpar food! I will never come back here again. And you shouldn't either! read more

Extremely overpriced and pretentious. Definitely not worth the price given the lack of flavor. The ingredients were highly quality but poorly prepared. read more

Seafood pasta and Hong Kong style catch! This spot is a great place to visit in Malibu if you love seafood. The Hong Kong style catch is a steamed fish with ginger and scallions, served with a side of broccolini -- simple, fresh, and delicious. read more

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Very beautiful restaurant, relaxing with family and friends in Malibu right off the coast read more

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We came here last night for a family birthday dinner and had a great time! Even though it was a bit chilly, we decided to sit outside and enjoy the Christmas decor (they have a huge Christmas tree that's all lit up in the grassy area). They had heat lamps so we were all able to stay warm enough. Our server was great - he checked in on us the right amount of times- responsive but not constantly checking in. We ordered a round of cocktails, then a couple appetizers to start. I got the soup of the day, which was a tomato bisque. It was so creamy and delicious - it really hit the spot on a chilly winter evening! We also got the mushroom flatbread and an antipasto/charcuterie platter to share with the whole table. We had 6 adults and 1 toddler so those were the perfect size appetizers for all of us. For our main course, I got the chicken breast. My husband ordered the lobster linguini, and we got the shrimp mac n cheese side dish for our daughter. The chicken breast was really good. It came with the skin on, and the skin was nice and crispy and flavored with lots of herbs. It sat atop delicious creamy polenta. I tried a bite of the lobster linguini and that was also really good. It came in a tomato-based sauce. I also stole a few bites of my daughter's mac n cheese. The cheese on this mac n cheese was so extremely stretchy that we kept getting tangled up in the long cheese strands as we tried to take bites with our forks, but the flavor was outstanding! I would have enjoyed the mac n cheese as my own dish, that's how good it was. Finally, we ordered dessert. My husband and I ordered the chocolate mousse cake and the cheesecake and we shared. They were both delicious. The cheesecake had a hint of some kind of tropical sauce - maybe guava? And the chocolate cake was rich, decadent, and everything that chocolate lovers could want. read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Soup of the day - tomato bisque - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

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Always a perfect lunch! Terrific veggie burger...sweet potato fries. And best service! Cheers! read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Lunch on the patio - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

Super rude about my service dog. Dog is fully trained and perfectly behaved but they were mad we wanted to eat inside when hot (including eyeroll and sighing). This restaurant should not be classified as $$ - a soda or lemonade or iced tea is $8. Cheeseburger is $28. read more

The menu had typos in it on basic food item names, very comical. The men's bathroom was overflowing on the floor with dirty towels, very disgusting. The food wasn't great, not impressed. The outside patio is cute, but that's about it. read more

I love going to Kristy's for breakfast or brunch. The food is so good and the service is always great. The location is also perfect for doing some light shopping after eating. read more

Very nice restaurant Friendly staff... cloth napkins ...just too expensive for us ... With $ 7 diet Coke read more

Was there last Sunday 3pm 2 of us. They were not organized in spite of not being very busy. Order a diet kola, was completely flat, got another was 70% flat. The Tofu in the app was good, but half the dish was fried rice rectangle's (FRR) that were tasteless and dry. Ordered Black Cod $47.00 small portion of fish was good but more FRR, I guess that is their go to starch profitable for them but not good. Also on the plate were very sour thin sliced pickled radish. Had the Med Salad that was OK. I thought the owner has a lot of experience in the area and was expecting better. Not the case. I am in the food business and found it odd to see the staff putting white tablecloths on the tables "for dinner' as the waiter said. With the issues I saw, their location and cost of a linen program I do not see how that is helping them. read more

What a delight. Malibu sun on the peaceful patio with a doggie water bowl for our pooch. Such delightful dishes: Acai Bowl (Hapa), macademia nut pancakes with the coconut syrup (like icing), sweet potato fries for days, breakfast burrito with fat bacon strips. Yum! Service with a smile! read more

We happened to be in the area, got hungry and found Kristy's.. sooooo glad we did! We were reading the menu and saw a lot of our fave Hawaiian-esque dishes on the menu.. coupled with Three Plus' song Honey Baby on the speakers gave us aloha feels for sure!!! My husband got the loco moco which he loved. Since I'm plant based I ordered the tofu tomatillo.. YUM!!! We sat in the outside patio that has sun and shaded spots. The restaurant was clean and inviting and the staff was warm and welcoming. We loved our server Sonia she was attentive and sweet! It wasn't cheap BUT totally worth it to us. We will definitely be back when we are back in this area. read more

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Tried this place for the 1st time my family and I will definitely be back! Service was great - heads up, they cook their food in peanut oil BUT unlike many places, they can make certain food with olive oil YAY!!! NOTE: The regular fries with the tri-tip 'wich were also seasoned with garlic & rosemary. I ran out of allowed characters rolling so I couldn't include that on the pic. read more

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Great place to hang out and watch the concert events good food good drinks good vibe.

Had the Hong Kong sea bass and the Salmon. Everything was cooked perfectly and came out hot. Love the Asian dishes and will be back.

Aloha all! Long one here. Let me tell you something about Kristy's cafe. Not only will you find some of the most tasty, special and carefully curated food...you will find the beautiful decorations, the attentive and smiling staff, the selections of beverages and warm atmosphere delivers an excellent experience all around. Talking hospitality, I'm personally a fan of business owners being on-site and engaging with customers versus sending customers up a corporate ladder if any discrepancy. Both big and "small" Another big home run is seasonal live entertainment. Chinese New Year 2024 attached below. Talk about diversified this place is a must go for date night. Don't have much time and need a quick stop? Kristy's will have you back on scenic pacific highway with everything you need in no time. read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Course 1 from Kristy's Chinese New Year dinner service. - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

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Wonderful vegetarian options at a beautiful location. Visited this beautiful, brightly lit, modern farmhouse style restaurant on a Sunday afternoon at around 2pm. It's located in an adorable outdoor shopping center with plenty of parking. Our wait was less than 5 minutes. We were seated outside on the patio that overlooked the center's courtyard. The vibe was relaxing and social. The patio was dog- friendly so we were able to admire the well behaved furry patrons. The menu had a wide array of options. There was atleast one vegetarian option in every category. We opted for the Beyond Burger, the Surfer's Delight, a pineapple juice and Earl Grey Tea. Our drinks were delivered quickly and presented well. The pineapple juice was frothy and very mild. It was a tad too watered down for me but still good. Our food followed in a timely manner and was artistically plated with bright colors and a "K" imprinted on my burger. Portion sizes were adequate. The Surfer's Delight was much larger in portion than the burger. Both were tasty. The Beyond Burger patty was thin and moist. The bread was smooth and light. The onion jam really added a unique flavor to the burger and set it apart from other BBs I've had. We added tomatillo to the Surfer's Delight... Wow! Our server, Sonya, was friendly, helpful and super busy. I'm surprised there weren't more servers working. I felt bad watching her running around. I throughly enjoyed my visit and will return to try the other vegetarian options. The Acai bowls and smoothies are calling my name! read more

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Really great location by Zuma beach. Has better food and vibes than other restaurants in Malibu. They have great kids meals and wonderful desserts. read more

2.5 stars . Ive been here 15 times. Partially because only place open without driving 20mins. Overall 2.5 liquor pours are good Charcuterie very filling Halibut was amazing, the first time. Outside of that, service is slow and food is 80% of the time not done correctly . I tried to keep it simple and got a burger and chicken Caesar salad this time and it was my last straw. Chicken came out pink undercooked. Burger medium came out well done and charred . My fiancee pasta tasted like they got pasta sauce premade from ralphs. We sent nothing back, ate what we could and left. I was starving from the long wait for food so i literally ate whatever i could , paid and quietly left. Sad, this place used to be top notch quality . Sonya is the best server there and i havent seen her last few times, bummer. Also , $10 for pineapple juice and it didnt come with the tequila i ordered . Bummer . read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Raw chicken, literally had blood coming out of it - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

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The food was amazing; I had the Manhattan Clam Chowder, the best that I ever had. I also, had the hamburger just brilliant. The service was great. read more

I waited a bit to be seated despite them not being busy on a Sunday afternoon. I sat down and smeared my hands in old pancake syrup from the people who at my table before me. Yummy. I waited a bit for a server - maybe 10 minutes. I ordered a beer and a beyond burger. My beer came and it looked like it was missing the top quarter of the glass. I let it go. Beyond burger came in timely fashion. Burger was average -- nothing special. Second beer ordered. Missing top quarter again. Must be the pourer! $8 a glass though. Average at best. I asked for a check and it took about 10 minutes to get. Expect slow service. Ok food. And beers that aren't filled to the top of the glass! Enjoy!!! read more

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Food was amazing. I love the atmosphere outside. Service was good. It's been a couple years since I was there. I can't say anything more about it than when I've already written. read more

Gorgeous day in Malibu. The macadamia pancakes with the coconut syrup were out of this world. Nice patio with room for doggies. They even brought out a water bowl for our pooch without our asking. Lovely place, lovely meal, lovely day. read more

What happened to this place? I used to be a regular but haven't been here for several months. So disappointed. Fish and chips used to have a lightly battered, crispy coating. Now, so thick and soggy that I pushed it aside and just ate the fish. Burger was not cooked as ordered. The chopped salad had so much raw onion it was practically inedible. A side salad must have been prepped long before, as it was wilted and tired. No one came to check on us after the food arrived or to see if we wanted to order another drink, and we had to track down our server to ask to pay. read more

Not sure why this place is so bad. It seems like it should be ok but everything is just a little bit off, like they're trying to be a restaurant but don't know how. Service was but the food is quite mediocre, bordering on bad. Fairly flat flavor. Also, overpriced. read more

A great stop from the beach or hiking in Malibu. I came here several times over the years and it does not disappoint. Sad to see some reviews about bad customer service and poor quality food items. I never had an issue with any of those things whenever I visited, but I guess I got lucky or something. I always stop by here whenever I take my family to Malibu or when im hiking in the area. They offer outdoor seating which you can get a great view of the mountains behind the restaurant! Staff was always helpful and considerate whenever I visited. Will update review in the future if something changes with the service of the staff. Notable Menu Items: Fish and Chips Kristy's Burgee Parking is free in their lot read more

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A wonderful Malibu experience each time I visit this restaurant. Kristy is always there, and knows all who enjoy dining there. She is friendly and knowledgeable about each guest. The food is delicious and prepared as you like it. Also since it is close to the ocean, the views, and fresh air are fabulous. Many people love dining outside, with heaters in the winter months. Kristy's coconut cake is extremely elegant and a special treat. read more

Came here for Mother's Day. Totally dissatisfied with their service. Their food was great, however our waiter was not checking on us and a courtesy "are you guys good, you need anything?" Nope, nothing. Not cool, the place wasn't busy that you can't come and ask us if you need anything. I wouldn't recommend, and as we were leaving I heard another customer tell the manager, "we haven't received our bill". I am huge on customer service, even if the food was good. I wouldn't come back. read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Chicken Ravioli & Paloma - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

I have to give it one star considering we sat at our table for 10 minutes and no one came to greet us. It was the weirdest thing- seated in the middle of the room with plenty of staff moving around but no one made eye contact. We finally asked a young busser to see a server, but still nothing. So we just saw ourselves out, never to go back. My wife and I walked across the mall to Malibu Brewing Company and had a nice meal there, so I guess it all worked out. read more

Super disappointed by this place. Came with my parents, sister and daughter for brunch. My moms eggs were ordered over hard and came so runny that even the whites weren't cooked. My dad ordered eggs Benedict with bacon and received the wrong order twice. The second time he got eggs florentine instead and when they took his dish back and brought it back for a 3rd time we realized they just scraped the spinach off and brought it back to us. There was spinach still stuck to the eggs and english muffin. He was so hungry by that point he didn't say anything and just ate it. My sister and I both got bagels, 1 with avo and 1 with lox. Bagels were cold and seemed chewy as if they weren't toasted. Overall, the food was mediocre. Waitress was very nice though and attentive. I used to like Kristy's when it was above westward, but unfortunately won't be back and don't recommend it at all. read more

Kristy's Village Cafe - Eggs "over hard" whites weren't even cooked - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

The food was very bland. The staff were nice, but the food was just not great. We stopped by for a quick lunch, and non of us could finish our lunch! read more

This is a COVID-era review. Ordered to go. You can't enter the restaurant. The menu is very extensive and the menu prices were very high. I ended up ordering the house meatballs. It comes with rice and veggies. I really enjoyed the flavors of the meatballs (though not sure if I would pay that price again!) Seating is outside. There are a couple of areas to sit down around. They were also doing a sale on alcohol so we got a bottle of chardonnay (not chilled). read more

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Just took a chance and it was fabulous. The blackened chicken sandwich was amazing and my friend had eggs. Even the Arnold Palmer was perfect. Dog friendly and I'd give more stars if I could. read more

Wow, I'm shocked to see such bad reviews. Kristy's never disappoints (and I am often disappointed by food). The fish is OUTSTANDING here. It's a casual spot, but the food is elegantly plated and cooked to perfection. We come to Kristy's whenever we are in this part of Malibu. I find it's reasonable (given that it's Malibu) and the portions are large. I've never had poor service and we love the laid back vibe for a "fine dining" spot. read more

We are huge fans of Kristy's for years. The food is always perfect, service is professional and elegant. We used to go every Sunday night with my parents when my dad was alive, now we like to take my mom and we remember our many amazing dinners. Gluten free options are amazing, too - the burger on the GF bread is surprisingly delicious. 10/10 every time! read more

The food was not good but the service was even worse. I had to wait for 20 minutes for getting a table. read more

I had a wonderful experience here. All of the servers were so nice and accommodating. They serve a DELICIOUS skinny spicy Margarita and I'm very particular about my margs. Very kid friendly. Anderson says thank you and hello! read more