The Smashburger may be one of the best burgers I've ever had! However, I'd pass on the Mac n cheese. Great, beautiful area to have a delicious lunch. read more

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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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

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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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

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

Cute spot but I wish there was a view. Or live music. Lobster roll was terrible. Mostly shrimp, no flavor, bun was stale. The wings were pretty good. Service was good. 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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The MBC nachos were outstanding. The taste was different than your usual nachos. My companion had the Smash burger with fries, and he said he enjoyed both, especially the fries, which were flavorfully seasoned . read more

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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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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A fun pitstop or destination for visiting friends..a brewery next to the picturesque Pacific, what's not to love!? The Hatch Green Chili beer... just trust me. I've been here twice and both times the staff has been knowledgeable, confident in their recommendations and has never steered us wrong! Super chill spot with great bites and beer read more

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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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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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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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

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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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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Oh! I'm so happy I came across this place. I thought it was great! Only came here for a drink, and visited in town. I definitely would come back here to try the food as well. The service and ambiance were quite nice and fun. Good beers, & staff all around!! 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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Love sitting outside on a nice day. Only have gotten beer here but the food does look really good. The beer is nice and they have a variety for your taste! Our server was a really nice and helpful guy read more

This is indeed an amazing place. All the other reviewers are correct. Great service and awesome food. I really enjoyed the Mali bougie hard cider. The tie dip and tortilla chips was so well presented great to have three different kinds of sauce to try. I had a great time and would come back here again. read more

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Visited Malibu Brewing for a late lunch after a beach visit. We were seated right away and got our drinks and food soon after as well. It's a nice, airy space with comfortable seating inside. Several drinks on tap and a food menu with lots of options. We got 2 burgers (chicken and beef were both hefty!) and an order of the elotes to start. read more

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Stopped by yesterday after being in Santa Monica most of the day. What a nice respite. We had the best servers. Jason and Beau were both so attentive and we really enjoyed chatting with them. They both took time to stop and talk to us. We had some wings as a snack, which were so delicious. I had two of the Churros Porters (better just have one next time) and my husband had the Red. We enjoyed our beers and when we are in the area again will definitely come back. This place is rustic as are all of the building in this marketplace. Very cool looking. We were camping at the Sycamore Cove Campgrounds, so this was an easy drive. See all of you next time and thanks again Jason and Beau for making this such a nice experience. read more

Elote was amazing. Fish tacos were above par. Great patio and friendly service. Highly recommend the cider but then again, I'm a cider girl. read more

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My husband and I invited some friends to join us for an evening at Malibu Brew--three of them had never been before. We had such a great time! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and our server, Sam, was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, engaging, and added such a fun spark to our evening. My husband ordered the fish tacos and asked for tartar sauce, which wasn't on the menu. To our surprise and delight, the chef whipped up a custom version that turned out to be the best tartar sauce we've ever had. It's that kind of extra-mile service that really sets a place apart. All of our meals were delicious--shoutout to the chef! From start to finish, it was a fantastic experience, and we're already looking forward to going back. Highly recommend! read more

Everything felt high quality and well thought out. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!

great meetup spot for friends to catch up at. it's inside of a beautiful venue. if you're seated outside, there's a view of laid out (fake) grass where families are playing around. i shared a beer flight with a friend and i absolutely loved wild grove and tower 17. i did not like sand & sea. i guess i started liking ipa's this day lol. i expected more from the food as it seems that the burgers had a lot of hype around them, but i've had better. here are my ratings: lone star smash - 6/10: the bacon was so hard, not even crispy, and did not mesh well with the burger. fresh catch tacos - 6/10: the tacos were mid - i've had better at taco trucks. i don't know why my friends chose the corn tortillas, it didn't have a nice collaborative bite to it. mbc nachos - 10/10: the one plate, the star of the show, was this delectable shareable. oh god, i would've ordered that as my entree if i knew how good they were gonna be! if you're gonna order ANYTHING off the menu, let it be this one. 5/5 for vibes and drinks... 3/5 for food, there's better out there. read more

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Great food options, great beer and great service! The new Irish tailpipes and the sauces it comes with are sooo good! Every time we come staff are so nice and accommodating read more

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Took a trip to check out the farmers market and the place was just too packed. So we decided to go get some burgers along the way home. Looking on google I found this place. There was about a 20 min wait to be seated, but there are stores near by to keep you occupied. We each got some burgers. I got the Lone star smash with sweet potato waffle fries. Delicious to say the least. For appetizers we got the pretzel bites. They came with two sauces that were so flavorful. Got a beer too wish I remembered the name. read more

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Love this place. Awesome vibe and great Malibu scene. Staff is always friendly and efficient and the interior seating is as fun as the patio. Beer selection is great and of course the Food rocks: smash burger, short rib hatch chili sandwich, Muenster Rueben, pipeline egg rolls and fried chicken sandwich all amazing and priced well. Best thing ever is the fries; finest in Los Angeles hands down. Only menu item that's questionable is the $28 lobster shrimp roll; don't choose this...only consists of baby shrimp and pretty much zero lobster plus it's dry and tasteless. Otherwise everything else is A+. We will be back! read more

Smaller but upscale venue at a retail complex in Malibu with a shared parking lot. Extensive beer menu with a lot of different options on tap (everything from rosé lager to green chile lager to hazy IPAs and stouts). They offer flights and tasters of all options. Everything I had was tasty, and their glassware is top notch. Their food is fresh and tasty as well (buffalo chicken dip & chicken tenders & fries). Friendly bartenders and good service as well. Overall I definitely recommend checking out this spot if you are in Malibu! read more

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This is an awesome brewery that I take all my guests that visit me in LA! Definitely come early or try to snag a reservation if you want to sit outside since those seats fill up rather quick. The beer is always tasty - I always order the flight and you can create your own! The food is also amazing for a brewery! Favorites being the chicken tender platter with fries and the fresh catch fish tacos! The burger always looks good but I have never tried it before! read more

We found this spot after a climbing trip near by. Parking was a bit annoying, even thought they have a dedicated parking lot, it seems like many of the spots are reserved. There is also a parking lot in the back that is easier to park with a marginally longer walk. I'd recommend parking in the back lot. The first time I came here, there was a long wait, but we managed to snag a spot at the bar. The next time we came here was around the holidays that it was pretty empty. We had no problem getting a table inside. They have a decent menu, with various sandwiches, flatbreads, and appetizers. We ordered the pretzel bites to start, and our server mentioned that they were her favorite appetizer. They were fine. I was a bit underwhelmed by them. They were very bready... Best part of the pretzel bites was definitely the cheese dip. I ordered the chicken tenders. I appreciate that these aren't your average frozen and reheated chicken tenders. They had a nice crips from the panko breading. However, I think they could have amped up the flavor a bit. The fries that came with my tenders were good - heafty. My partner ordered the avocado sandwich and got the sweet potatoes fries. Seems like half of the sweet potato fry order was overcooked, verging on burnt. My friend wanted an extra order of potato chips and our server was kind enough to give this to us for free. The potato chips are pretty good. I might actually prefer these to the sweet potato fries. I liked that they have quite a few IPAs on tap, and I thought that their West Coast IPA was pretty good! Overall, a solid post-climbing spot, but I'm hesitant if there is a long wait... read more

Came here for the first time on Sunday afternoon and ordered the Garlic Goat flatbread, my bf got the Short Rib Sandwich and I got the grilled salmon tacos. He also ordered a Hazy IPA and I got the Rose Lager. Everything was yummy except the the flatbread. It came out dry and not really cheesy, pretty disappointing. The tacos were good but my bf said the fish tasted fishy like it was it's last day, so that wasn't a good sign either. With all this in mind considering the price, it is overpriced and they can do a better job. Besides the food, ambiance was nice. It's by the beach so can't go wrong with that. We sat at the bar easily Although it was crowded. The patio looked nice but we'd have to wait an hr to get seated so hopefully next time we can. Since it's a plaza, parking is fairly easy but it can get packed especially on the weekends. read more

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Came here to grab beers on the weekend and I think I have found my favorite brewery in the area. Unlike other breweries, the inside of the placehas a very elevated look to it. They have a great selection of beer and I appreciate the fact that they put the colors of the beer on the menu! It was a thoughtful gesture that I really liked. Great staff and welcoming which made the experience more enjoyable. I will for sure be back to try some of the food items on the menu. P.S. This place is kid/dog friendly!! read more

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Stopped here on a road trip up PCH and was not disappointed. It's in a great shopping center with plenty of parking. The beer is great. I got a double hazy IPA, forget the name. It was very smooth, didn't taste as strong as it was. For food, I got the fish tacos and they were delish. Tasted fresh. Service was good. The outdoor seating was booked when we were there, but I'd recommend that! read more