Beautiful spot out in Malibu. Wonderful place to do some work, catch up with friends, watch your kids play in the lawn right outside. Great beers, super friendly staff, highly recommend their beer flight (ask the server to just recommend four to you!) I loved the Pacific Gold beer most. We also got totally influenced into getting the nachos with steak because another table ordered that and it looked epic. And it was. So good. Super easy to park, pretty quiet considering. read more

Went here on Father's Day. It was a long line so we waited about 40 minutes. Got to walk around the area and there's some cool shops nearby. We brought our puppy so got to sit outside at a shared table. That was a nice setting and people are friendly. I had a taster of beer and tried to get some of their more award-winning brews. I would say there was nothing substantially great or substantially bad about them, kind of run-of-the-mill beers. For food, we got the Southwest salad, which I would say was big enough to serve the entire shared table of about six people. We also got the seared Ahi tuna sandwich, which I would say was delicious but I suspect it may have been the culprit of about three days of stomach issues. I also had the sweet potato fries with a couple of different dipping sauces. So either the tuna or the dipping sauces definitely carried some bacteria that caused issues for a couple of days. I sincerely hope it wasn't the ahi tuna sandwich because it was tasty. Overall, I have some mixed emotions on this place, but it was pretty good so I am willing to give it another chance. read more

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I am so shocked by the good reviews of this place. I was misled by them and so I wanted to provide an honest review for your consideration. The food is bad. Like bad, bad. Buffalo chicken dip: way too salty, and weirdly wet. Where's the cheese man? Shrimp tacos: The shrimp appeared to be made by a 3D printer. Tiny, flavorless, and overcooked. Smashburger: absolutely no flavor. I have never seen my boyfriend only eat half his burger and not take leftovers. Soup of the day: not as described. Drinks: very very meh. I ordered two and drank about half of each. Service: very very slow. They need more servers for the number of tables. Bathrooms: only two bathrooms for a massive restaurant. There is always a line. Employees also waiting in said line. TL;DR: Uninspired food and drink created for the midwestern palate in an establishment unprepared to handle the number of guests it desires to serve. read more

They have a wide variety of beer! Food was great! I had quesadillas and husband had a hamburger. Both were excellent! Service at the bar and at the table was very nice and speedy! Nice ambiance inside and outside on the patio. They are dog friendly, too. read more

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Malibu Brewing is so Malibu coded, I don't know how else to describe it. People are here for the vibes and beer - I'm sure - but mostly for the salads. Tons and tons of people sipping on beer and eating salads. Ngl, I too ordered a salad. I ordered and enjoyed a delicious Southwest Salad ($16) with grilled chicken ($5). The salad comes with greens, grains, corn, Borracho beans, southwest goddess + cotija. This was the cleanest southwest salad I've ever eaten - it wasn't weighed down by a ton of stuff or dressing. I also love the addition of the grains. It gave the salad a nice texture and made it feel a little more filling. Ten. Will order again. It wasn't all salads and beer for us. The MBC smashburger ($16) was delish as well, though I'd order a salad over the burger. The merch is cute. It's giving Madhappy if it's not already Madhappy. Malibu Brewing is cool. I'm there for the vibes and salad. read more

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Great atmosphere, great service. Outside patio was full but inside was lovely and I was seated quickly. I got the highly rated rib sandwich and was quite disappointed... The bread was good but the inside was equivalent to a mediocre pot roast. It was well presented and great customer service but the chips and dip & buffalo wings appetizers were subpar. A restaurant with a great atmosphere and proximity to the beach across the street, but I cannot recommend the food. I know this spot is a brewery, my friend and I are not beer people so we appreciated that there were alternative adult drinks but we did not get them. read more

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Nick was outstanding and a great server. From the moment we walked in, the entire team made us feel welcome. The location in Malibu is very cozy and a great place to relax and enjoy yourself. We stopped in for drinks, which were excellent, and ordered the buffalo chicken cheese dip as an appetizer. It was next level and definitely a standout. It's something I would come back for again, along with the great service. Overall, if you're in the Malibu area, I definitely recommend stopping by and giving this place a try. read more

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Chris at Malibu Brewing made the experience outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. He checked in regularly without being intrusive, had great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly. Excellent service like his really makes a difference. I'll definitely be back, and I hope to be served by Chris again. Highly recommend! read more

Food is mediocre and the service is very slow. The burger is the best thing on the menu.

My pup and I stopped by here for lunch recently after hanging out at the nearby dog beach. There was a (very) short wait on a nice Saturday afternoon. We got a large bench table all to ourselves. Parking: Free in the shopping center lot, didn't have a problem finding a spot even though it was busy. Dogs: Allowed on the patio but they don't have a dog-specific menu. There were several other pups there during our visit, all well behaved. They brought her water out with mine, I didn't even have to ask. Service: Great, very friendly, from the host to our server, all were great. Food: I ordered the chips and dip trio. The chips were good, the salsas were okay, but the queso was kind of strange in my opinion. It's cold, which I knew, but between that and just the way everything is chopped in it - not my thing. I also got the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato waffle fries. The sandwich was really good - chicken was juicy and hot - but the fries left a little to be desired. They needed to be hotter and a little crispier - it gave the impression they may have been sitting out for a bit. My pup had grilled chicken - it was a good sized portion and she had 0 complaints, per usual. Drinks: I ordered the Happy Days blonde ale - highly recommend! Very refreshing, especially for those hot days. We would definitely come back whenever we have beach days. read more

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Busy place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Greeted by the hostess with a warm welcome and big smile. Promptly seated and quickly approached by our server, Conley. He was terrific and patiently answered all questions. If you're coming for beer, both their IPAS are really good. I would rank the Wild Grove over Hippie Van Hazy. Their Canyon was the perfect pairing with the poached pear salad. The turkey melt wasn't really a melt, but that turned out to be a good thing. The roasted turkey was outstanding. Their sauce brings some heat to the dish. And their in-house chips were seasoned perfectly. Whether you choose indoor or outdoor dining, there's definitely a fun vibe which adds to your experience. Cheers! read more

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This tends to be our go-to spot after a weekend of camping nearby. They have a wide selection of beers and their food has always been tasty. They have indoor and patio seating, and the place has a casual-trendy vibe to it. I've tried tried the smash burger as well as their short rib sandwich and loved both. The short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth and also large enough to possibly save a portion for a snack later. We also ordered the hot wings to share which were okay but on the dry side. The roasted veggies for the kids were also a bit bland and mushy. The service is great, and our server was attentive and made sure our drinks were constantly topped off. 2 Hour parking is free in the lot was definitely a plus! read more

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The beers were a lot better than I expected for a place I haven't really seen in distribution. And with its location I assume it could get away with just ok. The Hatch Chile beer was the star for me but their coconut porter and pumpkin beers were great too. Solid witbier. Good Irish stout too. Kind bartender. Parking was easier than expected, and free. But to be totally honest the star of the show isn't something I expect you'll see, someone was having the most adorable birthday party for their dad. The bar must let you rent time on the TV? They were doing a slideshow, slideshow wins 5 out of 5 best slideshow. read more

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We always have great service here: especially at the bar. Service is key to a good restaurant visit! During this visit we were informed that the brewery is opening a second location in calabasas at a former brewery. Opening around spring time. We are excited to hear this as the location will provide a great outdoor location on Kanan road. We just had drinks and fries. As a non beer drinker: I'm glad that they provide a solid local non sweet cider on tap. Please continue to provide non sweet ciders please. Also they offer wine and some basic mix cocktails. The fries are yummy too: big long solid fries, properly cooled. Not McDonald fries. See you next time! read more

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Good food , loved the beer! Our server was great ! Knowledgeable and very sweet, the hostess could've taken me to a better / cleaner table and welcomed me sooner . Ambiance is low key relaxed and upscale, what you expect for a place on The California Coast read more

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Wow, this restaurant stoped using seed oils for frying, they use Zero Acre as their frying oil, a seedless oil which I know is way more money than regular canola oil) So for those looking for a place to eat that stopped using seed oils, you have plenty here, plus they also grill. My favorite dish is the turkey burned ends salad or the grilled fish tacos, and new on the menu are the lamb burgers. I feel the staff is relentlessly on top of their service and everyone working here has a great attitude. A lot of neighborhood customers come here, but I've seen beach goers get treated just as the regulars. Nice spot to have lunch and I really think they have a great formula for success here. Favorites: turkey burned ends salad hamburger, order with waffle fries fish tacos, grilled or fried lamb sliders, 2 to an order but plenty big bbq wings Lots of beer on tap and for Happy hour beer on tap is $5 read more

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Nice neighborhood beach area brewery with a large selection of their own beer. Nice menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus tasting flights. Indoor & outdoor dining. Pet friendly patio. Plenty of parking in shopping center. Friendly service and reasonably priced delish food! read more

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Wonderful and modern location just off of the coast highway. It is in the corner of a small mall that I did not see the first time and ended up parking and walking until I found it. Very clean and pleasant craft beer and grill location with many sports TV's. You can sit outside on a deck as well. I did not see any seating facing the beach, but very open and nice. There is bar seating as well. Beer and food are the main draw. Limited wine options and that is about it for alcohol. But I love beer. The tap list was well sorted by types of brew and alcohol ratings, but also included information on awards. I got a flight and my wife had a lemonade. We shared a Mediterranean Board and Catch of Day Tacos, served with chips and salsa. Prepared quickly and served at a good temp, and tasty. The catch of the day was options including salmon and shrimp, and we chose halibut. flour and corn tortilla options. Service was great by staff, our actual server did check on us but would disappear and come back while most of the service was done by others including the host and kitchen staff. Not an issue, just weird to have your server show up and not really do much. Anyway, an awesome upscale place to stop if on the coast highway. read more

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Located in the Trancas Mall right next to, and slightly set back from, Starbucks. There's indoor tables and outdoor patio. Has a modern brew pub feel. Service is attentive and friendly. Menu has something for everyone. I don't generally like this type of fare, but dining companions do. We ordered fried fish tacos, chicken tenders plate and a dinner salad (entree). My wife tried the 7 ounce coconut chocolate beer, which she enjoyed. The food is fresh and tasty and prices very reasonable for a restaurant across PCH from the beach in Malibu. Would, and will, return when in Malibu and wanting a casual meal. Nice job to the owner(s) and employees of this spot. read more

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We were driving up the coast and stopped here for lunch, and what a great find it is. I had the Farmstand Salad with Ahi, which was terrific. My wife had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries, which was delicious, and the fries were fantastic. We sat outside overlooking the courtyard between the shops, and it was a wonderful lunch. read more

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I would give this place 4.5 stars if Yelp allowed but since I had to choose to go up .5 or down .5 stars the outstanding service was the deciding factor for 5 stars. The Place- Welcoming with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. I enjoyed sitting outdoors and feeling the nice cool breeze. While it does not have an ocean view you still get the nice weather and the ocean is just across the street. Food and Drink- 1) Summer BBQ Plate- Very good and I would recommend. 2) BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich- Good and I would get it again but also might be just as happy trying something new. 3) Pacific Gold beer- Cold, light and tasty. 4) Happy Days beer- Cold, not quite as light as Pacific Gold and tasty. Service- Great! Parking- Shares a decent size lot with a few other businesses. read more

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Didn't even get a chance to eat here because the rude hostess told us it'd be 15 minutes to sit outside. We waited an hour and then people behind us were seated. They then called us in and sat us inside and the manager (maybe she's a manager she is pregnant) argued that we never said we wanted to sit outside. It was such terrible service and energy as they rolled their eyes at us when we were patient and waiting. We decided to go across the way to Kristy's which sat us outside right away with kind service. The food is even better at Kristy's. I'm never going to Malibu Brewing after being treated this way. read more

Perfect spot after a day at the beach! It's in a cute shopping center and has plenty of seating inside and outside. The servers are friendly and attentive. The prices are really fair for the sizes of the drinks and the pretzel was a perfect appetizer for my table. I ordered a cider and it was delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place is absolutely incredible. The food is amazing really cool atmosphere just something different in Malibu. We loved it. and service is top notch. read more

Came here while my family was in town and everything was great! The prices are more than reasonable and the drinks were delicious. I got the Hatch Green Chile Lager and I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Definitely recommend that one if you are looking to change it up. The view from outside seating is amazing, but if you decide to sit inside the environment is exceptional as well. All the staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

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It was packed and very noisy inside but spacious enough where we didn't feel like we were crammed inside. Just unfortunate we had a hard time hearing each other due to the noise level. The waitstaff were fine, nothing out of this world but not bad service. And they were clearly busy so we certainly weren't expecting them to be at our beck and call. I had the happy days and another beer which i am blanking on the name. The happy days was out of this world good. I also like they have the option for 3oz pours. The food is where they lost me. We had the 505 flatbread which tasted like an overpriced lunchable with green chilis thrown on top. Worth the visit for the beer, food was meh but Will certainly be back and maybe get different food to eat. read more

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I've been to the Brewery a couple times with friends and it's always a good time. It's a cozy restaurant with tables, bar seating and a pretty big patio. They have a large beer selection and a good staple menu with seasonal offerings. We ordered off the seasonal menu this time and it did not disappoint! Everyone is friendly and service is great. Knocked a star off for no outdoor heaters for the patio and no turkey burger, which has been requested multiple times by a friend who's a local. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 10. We weren't able to sit together but we were close enough. Food was amazing. I wasn't expecting much but everything we ordered was good. I would recommend the sweet potato fries over their default chips though, if they have that option. There was a sauce that came with the ahi tuna and it was so good. The ceviche was really good too. It had avocados, tomatoes and cucumbers in there with big chunks of fish. The buffalo wings were amazing bht its hard to mess that up. One of the sauce was ranch and the other blue cheese ( if yall into that) I heard the smash burger tasted like a big Mac. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. Since I'm not a fan of beer I asked the service for the sweetest one and he said most likely the cider. And that was what I got. Yes, it tasted like apple juice I loved it until it got warm and you could taste the beer. read more

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What a lovely establishment. Just beautiful! Very inviting cozy decor and a beautiful outdoor area with grass and trees and it's nicely covered to protect you from the sun. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was getting very busy, but we were seated right away. Very large parking lot. They have some merchandise for sale, which is a nice treat if you're from out of town. We shared the buffalo chicken dip skillet and it was very flavorful. Nice gooey, gooey cheese and just the right amount of heat with wonderful deep flavors. Enjoyed a nice cold glass of sparkling rosé. Service was impeccable. Caesar started taking care of us and then Blaze took over and they were both fantastic even though it got extremely busy they were on top of it! Decent prices. Very enjoyable, highly recommend read more

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After a day full of hiking and adventure, my friends and I need a place to sit n sip, and what better place to go to than Malibu Brewing. With an extensive list of beers and wines, they have everything you need if you're looking to have some fun yappin with friends, or to peacefully enjoy that California sunshine. Colbie is a great server, who gave us great recommendations. We definitely drank more than we ate, but we absolutely loved the ceviche! They also have great merch as wel! read more

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It was our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We came on a Saturday and it was quite busy as expected, but we got seated right away and enjoyed the atmosphere. I tried a couple hazy IPAs, both being delicious. We split the buffalo chicken dip skillet, and it was just so tasty, better than expected! Servers were friendly, and we had a great experience here, can't wait to come back again soon! read more

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We were exploring Zuma Beach for the first time and worked up a hunger. Yelp said this was close by so we hopped over. Located in a small outdoor mall space, we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress was really nice and helpful. Food was served quickly and just what we wanted big burgers! They were tasty as well! We wanted to have drinks but not a lot since it was mid day so their mini beers really did the trick!! A little something-something with lunch where the focus was food over drink. I'd definitely return when I am in the area again. read more

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The service was amazing. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is cool and especially since it is by the beach the environment is just peaceful bliss and tranquility. I loved the smash burger except... (and this is the primary reason why they get four stars instead of five). Why??? Please tell me why you would serve such an amazing burger with a gourmet sesame seed bun and such amazing fries, then absolutely ruin it with slices of fake, Velveta style, Kraft Singles, as something resembling cheese, instead of using real cheese. This is comparable to wearing flip flops with a tuxedo. To be fair I asked after I already got my food and they said they do have real cheese but you have to request an alternative instead of the fake "American Cheese (product)" that it comes with. I will have to go back and try it again with real cheese on a different occasion. To the management team, please remove the fake cheese from your menu altogether or offer that as an alternative for those who prefer it over real cheese instead of making it the default. It's super salty and has a horrible texture that just destroys the essence of what your burger represents. To everyone who is reading this post, please ask for the real cheese so they make that the default, unless you really like this terrible, artery clogging, cancer causing, chemically synthesized fake cheese product. There is a reason why this fake cheese product is banned for human consumption in most other countries including the European Union. If enough people ask for the real cheese, I'm sure they will do away with it altogether to accommodate what their customers want. I for one, am willing to pay a dollar or two more for such a delicious burger if the cost factor is the reason you're not automatically using real cheese as the default option. read more

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I wanted to take my friend from Japan to Malibu. And I thought it would be nice to have a nice lunch at a great location. My friend loves beer and this place was awesome! Our waiter was friendly and recommended to try the surprise flight of beer, so my friend ordered that. Food was also great and the patio seating area was spacious. Plenty of parking space. I would definitely take my friends again to try out more variety of craft beer next time! read more

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There aren't too many places around Malibu but this one was pretty good! It seems like a pretty popular spot around here luckily and it's in a good area. Service was friendly and fast. We had the original MBC smash burger, pretzel bites, fresh catch tacos, and the MBC nachos with short rib, which was honestly probably one of the best items they had! (But best enjoyed when shared) Pretzel bites - 7.7/10 MBC smash burger - 8.3/10 Fresh catch tacos - 7.8/10 MBC nachos w/ short rib - 8.9/10 Everything here is pretty solid, and we came away enjoying everything here! There's a good amount of parking here. Good for all casual occasions! Would definitely come here again if I was around Malibu again! read more

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We were shopping at Trancas Country Market and decided to get something to eat, Malibu Brewing was highly rated on Yelp so we thought we'd give it a try... and boy oh boy are we glad we did! This is a casual pub, very airy with both indoor and outdoor seating, the indoors is cozy but not cramped, and the outdoor patio is lovely facing the lawn in the market courtyard. There is a bar and table seating, they also offer free WiFi to guests, which was great because the AT&T cellular coverage was nonexistent on this stretch of PCH. The people working here really seem to enjoy it, it felt very friendly, and service was speedy, competent, and sociable. Now for the best part; the food. This place has an amazing menu, and it was very hard to narrow down on something to order. We finally decided to start off with the pretzel bites served with a mustard sauce and warm cheese sauce (think high-end pub cheese), then we got the fish tacos (these come with a choice of fish, we got the COTD which was a white fish, grilled) and the Santa Fe Short rib Sandwich. First off the pretzel bites were INCREDIBLE, fresh, hot, pretzels coated in butter with a slight chili kick, the two sauces were both amazing individually and also when taken together. There were three of us and we almost wished we ordered 2, but in the end I'm glad we didn't because we left STUFFED. For the mains, the short rib sandwich was served with an au jus and had crispy cheese, grilled shallots and onions, and the short rib just melted in your mouth, all this between two pieces of ciabatta bread that was grilled perfectly, it was just divine. The sandwich came with potato chips that seemed almost air fried, they were substantial but not at all oily or greasy, they were amazing, and I recommend using them to finish off the cheese and mustard sauce from the pretzel bites. We got the tacos two ways, one with corn tortillas and the other with flour tortillas with hatch chiles. The cilantro avocado crema is absolutely delicious and compliments the capers and fish beautifully. The tortilla chips were great and the salsa verde that came with them was also delicious. We cleaned our plates and had no room for desert! It was a wonderful lunch with great ambiance, and service, highly recommended! read more

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There are very unique beers that are crafted such as a fruitful IPA and other exquisite beers. The service is top notch with relaxing vibes. Food is pretty decent in variety for a brewery type of place. There are a couple TVS I supposed you can request to have certain events on. read more

Great atmosphere, food, service. I'll definitely be back. It's a busy area, so parking can be tough.

A good Malibu escape. Nice atmosphere... pleasant service. Love their merch though a bit high. Had the grilled fish tacos (halibut), which were nice and fresh, but a little bland and were missing the fried capers. Definitely get the hot sauce, which is almost like a mole and was sooooo good. I could have had that to drink. But I opted for the Stargazer Nitro Stout which was delicious!!! The burger looked totaly legit, so hmmm. Will definitely be back. read more

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So about to pass these restaurants and I was left to make the executive decision! Even though I'm like not another brewing company I'm so damn glad I said fine let's do this! This place is a Gem! Why there are not more photos of the food and drinks is beyond me! This was damn good food, fun and such a peaceful environment. Jennifer was a wonderful waitress, super attentive knew exactly how much time to give before doubling back I loved that! I also believe the gentleman I saw out of uniform was either owner or manager! And that's always a positive sign something I love to see! I will definitely come back and think twice about judgement on a brew company restaurant! Here are some photos of our experience would like to see more drinks photos and desert photos! read more

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