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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Beer was good food was ok. Would go back for the beer but probably after I have eaten elsewhere.

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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We had an amazing experience with Malibu Brewing Company for our car club outing! A few weeks ago, Joe called me back almost immediately after I submitted our reservation to confirm all the details. Fast forward to today, our headcount had grown, and when I called to see if we could add space, they let me know another party was booked but promised to do their best using their open tables and bar area. When we arrived, the entire staff was incredibly welcoming and managed to comfortably seat our whole group. The food, drinks, and service were outstanding from start to finish. Huge thanks to Joe and the team! Management should be extremely proud of this crew! read more

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

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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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

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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Adam the Beer tender was so knowledgeable and professional. 10/10 on beer and food recommendations. Ahí Ceviche was to die for 10/10. Ambiance was so well crafted and comfortable. To the male host/server with the long grey hair. You made my GF extremely uncomfortable and not safe by winking at her. I saw it because I was right behind her and stared you down after. We almost left after that. Your perversion and actions truly were despicable. Owner/Manager needs to have a very serious conversation with that employee about professionalism. Besides that, this place is an absolute Gemstone in Malibu. 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

They have amazing food and drinks! I think the best place to sit is at the bar. Everyone that works there is friendly!

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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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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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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Awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome spot! Great place to cool off after the beach! Prices were reasonable too!

Good burger. Lousy restrooms. Maybe assign restocking and cleaning to one of the waiter dudes standing around. read more

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

A lot of things can go wrong when you have a party of 15 (10 adults, 5 kids) coming through an eatery. And a lot of things did when my party of 15 arrived here. We were right on time for our reservations of 630pm. We requested to be seated outdoors. At first peak, I knew I was gonna have a problem: they had no heaters and with the sun on its way down, the cold was eventually gonna creep in. But Hubbers suggested a get a hoodie - I refused at first because it was a bit pricey for my taste ($75, really?!?) He insisted since I needed it (that's what I get for not bringing one.) Fine. I then noticed someone else in my party got one, too. I guess we all assumed they'd have heaters. Ten minutes in, staff told us they had to move our reservation to 7p. For whatever reason, they weren't ready for us - unless we prefer to sit inside (which didn't work out either since they didn't have enough seating inside anyway!) So we continued waiting. Closer to 7p, two adjoining outdoor tables finally opened up so we all took our seats - only to realize we couldn't fit. We got extra chairs and figured it all out. No biggie. Given the time, it's gotten a little dark. This is when I realized they didn't have sufficient outdoor lighting either. I guess I'll have to eat my food in the dark. We finally got our orders in and patiently waited. Apps came through (shared with everyone.) I only got the chance to try the burnt ends which was pretty tasty! It was a great pairing to my brewski! I was in the mood for a burger (no pickles, no cheese), so I went for that. Slowly but surely, everyone's food started trickling in. I expected my server to have mine by the time she came around the third time. She even said, "... and last but not least..." (on my table) as she handed the plate to someone else. I asked her if delivery of food on our table is complete. She confirmed. So I asked her if she sees a burger in front of me. She was apologetic and said she'll check and see where it is. I eventually got it when most of the table peeps were either halfway or about to be done on their meals. THE ORIGINAL MBC SMASHBURGER: Sans pickles and cheese. It's a bit under seasoned for my taste, but taking side bites of the lattice potato chips was salty enough to help fix it. It sorta hit the spot. One of the kids wasn't feeling good way before this meet and thought she could beast through it, but when she couldn't take it anymore, her parents decided to go ahead. The rest of us figured we'd be right behind them since we were all pretty much done, too. The tab was already at our table, so... ... and that's when I learned one of the older kids hadn't gotten his food yet. (His Mom said it's been 50 minutes since they were told it's on its way.) ... WHAT?! I couldn't take it anymore. I had to say something. I spoke to the manager (I believe his name is Frank) and addressed everything. He began with an apology which is a good start. And right after he began, things went crumbling down. He said we asked to move the appointment 30 minutes later. I rebutted by saying that wasn't us, it was his staff since they didn't have our tables ready when we arrived on time. His response to that was that they don't normally accommodate parties as big as ours. I came back with, "Then the reservations shouldn't have been accepted or confirmed." I then told him about the delay in my food and the delay on the kid's food, "... that he still doesn't have despite half our party already gone because they were done." While in discussion, another in my party brought up the tab and told Frank there was an error on the bill, "We were charged 6 burgers but we only ordered 5. And the kid's should just be comp'd since it's taken way too long as it is." And I gotta give it to Frank: he owned up to all of it: QUICKLY. In so many words, he did admit they dropped the ball a lot on us and was willing to rectify it by offering us to come back the next day to make it up somehow. I thanked him for the generosity, but we're a bunch of tourists leaving the next day. Plus this isn't about freebies. I told Frank we're telling him what happened so they can take it as a learning experience and use it as a tool to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. What made this convo even better is the exchange we had was respectful and cordial. FOOD: 3.Wasn't great, but wasn't horrible either. SERVICE: 3. (A generous 3 at that. If they didn't own up to their mistakes, this might just have fallen to a 1, if not a 0.) VALUE: 3.5. Above average, especially around this hood. PARKING: Private lot shared with others. Might be a challenge to find closer parking during peak hours, but if you don't mind a walk, you'll find one at the back-ish area for sure. OVERALL: 3.25. I felt we were heard. That's my biggest take here. Home is nowhere near the area so I'm not sure about the possibilities of a 2nd visit. I'll put that on the "maybe" pile for now. read more

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In addition to our drinks we had the buffalo dip and pretzel to start and then I had the fish tacos which were delicious, although a little messy and my husband had the smashed burger which he also enjoyed as well. Service was good, we sat on the patio and it was gorgeous outside just super hot. Unfortunately the umbrellas were not covering half our table so it was a bit rough in the sun for our friends sitting across from us. Good time though and would definitely visit again! read more

This location is such a serene place for a happy hour. We've been doing group events at MBC for three years now and the service is always top-notch. The selection of beers and ales is always interesting and delicious. This trip I tried their "affogato" which was very close to a root beer float, but with actual mocha stout. The sliders and pretzel bites are always a hit with the group. We always sit on the outdoor patio and it's a great place for socializing in the crisp Malibu weather. When it gets cold, they turn on the outdoor heaters, which is greatly appreciated. The parking is plentiful and bathrooms are always clean. read more

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This place is truly amazing! We had dinner here for our 22nd wedding anniversary. Such a fantastic time!! The servers are truly beyond. Frank was our server and he brought my husband several beer tasters, just because he said he loves IPA's. We had the smashburger (to die for! And the fries! Wow!) and the quesadilla which completely lives up to its name, Not Just Another Quesadilla! Once you have it, you'll want it every time! We also had the savory sopapillas. These are a hidden gem! Order them! You won't be sorry! We also chatted with Will. He's truly a wonderful guy, so excited about the restaurant and we really enjoyed speaking with him. This is THE place to go in Malibu! read more

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Everything is great, food, beer and service. The food tastes like it's made with quality ingredients and not greasy. Beer choices are excellent. read more

Loved it here - we came in around 1130AM on Friday to have a few drinks. It wasn't too busy at the time and most folks sat outside on the patio area so it wasn't too loud indoors. Great selection and our bartender/server was so attentive and friendly, we never had to wait too long or try and flag someone down. Food that passed by us also looked soo good. I wish we hadn't eaten beforehand. Definitely hope to go back soon to try more things on the menu! read more

Steve and I got to try Malibu Brewing recently and we liked it pretty well. The beer that we had and enjoyed was the Happy Days Honey Blonde Ale. It's a pleasant and refreshing beer to have as the days steadily increase in sunshine and heat. Flavors to look out for in this blonde are honey, malty and hoppy. The beer is also very smooth and soft in texture upon your tongue making this beer a breeze to drink and easily you could have more than one in a sitting. Very refreshing! read more

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This is a follow up to a previous review. I love this restaurant, I love the location, and the owners are open and receptive to listening to what their customers want. They took the time to experiment with healthier oils, and made the change to a non-GMO oil. I was able to have my sweet potato fries after all. Thank you so much for being here and doing what you do and offering healthy options for healthy people! read more

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Short on time so I'll make this quick. The food was good. Salmon tacos taste fresh and healthy, maybe lacking in spice and flavor. The sandwich was pretty good, especially with the bbq sauce. The chips with the sandwich were burnt, but the fries that came with the kids chicken tenders were tasty. The best part of the meal were the appetizer sopapillas and the dessert sopapillas. We also had the elote appetizer which was small but delicious. Service was slow but attentive and polite, if that makes any sense. For example the whole lunch took over an hour and a half, but nothing was forgotten or messed up, they were just pretty busy. Ambiance was upscale outdoor/open area dining, even indoors by the bar seemed nice upscale and fresh with an outdoor breeze. Overall everything was pretty good and prices were what would be expected of a Malibu lunch spot. read more

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We just got home from another fantastic dinner at Malibu Brewing. From the service, to the vibe, to the food, everything was top notch. This place somehow delivers stellar food a reasonable prices, especially for the area!! read more

Restaurant is beautiful. Indoor/outdoor seating. Dog friendly patio. Food is amazing. Staff is great! Hostesses, whomever the female manager was there today, and the servers. Kira was exceptional! Very sweet disposition. She was fantastic with my son which is hard to do. Not everyone is good with kids. Very knowledgeable of menu & had excellent recs. We really enjoyed her service! read more

Great beer, tasty food and super friendly staff. They have inside and outside seating as well a traditional bar. An upscale, casual dining atmosphere. read more

Great service, very clean resturant, indoor/outdoor seatings with plenty of tables for big groups or small, they brew their own beer, and great food. Stopped at Malibu Brewing for a quick bite, left happy and full. Tried happy days beer - honey blond ale (lite beer but really good) Cali smash - if you're really hungry get it double if not do single because it's big and filling. Fries is a must order crispy Quesadilla is a must order with or without meat can't go wrong . read more

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Need a spot for the weekends with some of the best weather in the world, good drinks, and amazing food? Malibu Brewing Company is that place! Their Sand and Sea Mexican Lager is the best one in my opinion and I can't have enough of them! Their patio is always nice and clean, heck their indoor area is such a vibe on rainy days also. Try the brisket sliders, trust.. they are it!! read more

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For my SIX HUNDRETH review... I wanted to share a little piece of "life changing" advice that is rarely ever found in Southern California, let alone the United States. Except for those of you born and raised in New Mexico or those of you who have been to the Land of Enchantment, Raise your hand if you've ever heard of Sopapillas... Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?? Bueller?? IYKYK ;) Yeah that's what I thought. Most people have never heard of Sopapillas, let alone had them, but I assure you... life changing is a pretty accurate statement. (The backstory) What is a Sopapilla you ask? A piece of dough that is fried in oil which puffs up and forms an air pocket. You can cover in honey, powdered sugar or simply stuff with cheese, meat, etc. for a savory option. Pro tip: eat with cold Shredded Tilamook Cheddar cheese with honey drizzled on top. For me, I, am the lucky one... (and apparently so is my wife)... More on this later. My beautiful Mom, who just happened to be born and raised in Taos, New Mexico grew up eating Sopapillas (which is a regional dish of the Southwest, especially in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment). And as generational knowledge tends to pass on, her mom, my grandmother taught my mom how to make Sopapillas and now I get to reap the benefits. As a kid, and even more so as an adult, my mom would make me Sopapillas usually as a side dish to our already New Mexican dinner (red Chile enchiladas, Green Chile stew, tacos, etc). And then came a long my wife. (Dun, Dun, Duuun) I will always remember the first time my mom made her Sopapillas... it's was like her mouth won the lottery and her stomach wasn't sure on whether to take the lump sum pay out (eat all the sopapillas right then and there) or take monthly sopapillas payments for life (as long as my mom was willing to make them for her). My wife chose the monthly annuity option and to this day...she's still getting her sopapilla fix on a regular schedule. Fast forward to October 23rd 2023 (10.23.23) My wife, my 3 beautiful girls, and myself were in Malibu on a family outing at a local park (see my review of Trancas Canyon Park) and if you happen to see Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones there together... Simply smile for their little stick camera ;) After playing hard at the park, we decided we needed a little snack & adult beverage and we decided to check out Malibu Brewing Company. We were graciously greeted, seated and then given the time to look over our menus. As I scanned the menu... I couldn't believe my eyes... I literally had to do a double take... I LITERALLY had to do a double take... It read... "Life-Changing Sopapillas" I looked at my wife and was like Babe. She said, Yes. I was like Babe.. And she was like Yes?? Then I said, look what they have on the menu!!! She flipped over the menu, she instantly saw what I saw and about fell off her chair. (O.k. Believe what you wanna believe, but I'm telling you, this is how it went down) As our server came by, he looked at us like we had seven heads because we were both smiling ear to ear, practically foaming at the mouth with such anticipation to see if what we were seeing was actually real. Indeed, Sopapillas, out of all places in the world were on a menu in you guessed it... Malibu, California!!! Our lives, changed forever!! So naturally, after we devoured our entire first order of Sopapillas, we ordered a second order of Sopapillas and made them disappear equally as fast. Needless to say, we were in Heaven! We ordered the kids some chicken tenders and fries, we each had an in-house made beer and just relished in the fact that we found our new favorite spot in the Bu. In talking with the server, he shared that a lot of the items on the menu were "Southwest inspired" A few to name a few... -The 505 (New Mexico's Area code) Flatbread -Southwest Taco Salad -maybe you've heard of Sopapillas?? ;) -a Chile Pineapple Brewrita -a Hatch Green Chile Lager And despite these all looking great, the next time I come, besides two, possibly three orders of Sopapillas, I have my eyes on the MBC Smash Burger!! Everything about this place passed the vibe check, I mean c'mon... It's Malibu! The food, the drinks, the ambiance, the service, the decor... Malibu Brewing Company, you are Exceptional. So, the next time Sopapillas casually enter a conversation, now you don't have to look so confused. My advice... come check out what they are all about here in Malibu because these Sopapillas are truly life-changing and would make any New Mexican descendant proud! read more

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This was a nice spot for a quick drink and the bartender was friendly. There's a nice selection of drinks and they make recommendations based on what you like. read more

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This is the second time we went here. It's always a pleasure. I ordered Hippie Van Ale and my friend ordered the Wild Honey Ale. We both really enjoyed those. The Hippie Van Ale is super Hoppy which I love. The other is a bit more mild and nicely aromatic. We split a Smash Burger and Fries. The Burger was delicious- perfectly done with a melted slice of cheddar. The fries were crunchy on the outside and yummy alone or with a bit of Ketchup. Service was pretty good. We didn't have to wait long and our food arrived at the perfect time. Will definitely be back! read more

This was a perfect spot to stop at with our friends and 3 dogs after a beach visit. Huge parking lot, ample outdoor seating in a cool grassy area just plopped onto the side of PCH. The food was good. The Smashburger was cheesy, large, and had a good bun-to-meat ratio. The sweet potato fries came out room temperature, but it happens. My wife had the appetizer nachos as an entree, and they were absolutely massive. They do custom beer flights too, which was a fun addition and the beers were tasty. Would definitely return here if I'm in the area again. read more

Great bears, great food (fancy bar food) and California chill vibes atmosphere. We had the smash burger, the nachos and pretzel. Our favorite beer was the hazy IPA tower 17! read more

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