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    Malibu of Surfside

    4.5 (697 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    MALIBU OF SURFSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Quiet

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    Bruschetta Appetizer

    Great Good & Service. The owner is an awesome guy & has a fabulous restaurant. The bread, Food, wine, dessert were all great. I would say this was the best chicken I've ever had at a restaurant (I'm a chicken connoisseur, I can't stand when it's dry as the desert). It was thin, tender, & juicy. The crust was great too. The cheesecake was out of this world as well. I'm not kidding the best cheesecake I've ever had. It was so light & airy. Typically cheesecake is heavy & thick but not this one. I could've ate 5 of them. Hell of a restaurant.

    Wait in hall for someone to come seat you.
    Darlene L.

    ***DO NOT GO WITHOUT A RESERVATION**** We are in town for the first time in probably 15 years. Had a taste for Italian and this came up on Yelp. We went. Stood in hall for 10-15 minutes for someone to come to door. Only to be told they could not take 2 for walk-in. They were full on reservations only. This was at 6pm and was told at no point in the entire night could they accommodate a walk-in. The guy was very dismissive. I was taken aback by the "oh well" attitude. Wish I could have rated the food as it smelled delicious, but oh the well was not meant to be. Turned away at the door.

    Pamela S.

    The Resturant was warm and inviting. Seated immediately in a cozy booth. The waiter was charming and attentive. I was between two dishes I asked the waiter Eggplant Parm or chicken Frances. He did tell everyone comes for the eggplant but he really liked the chicken. I ended up with the chicken. Big misty! The chicken was paper thin, tough and swimming in a lemon sauce which was too lemony. The meal came with a salad which was like eating leaves with stems. The salad dressing was honey mustard which was delicious. The pasta was cooked to perfection as were the dinner bread which was warm and very tasty. My husband had the shrimp scampi. He didn't care for the breading on the shrimp and mentioned they were very small and he wouldn't order it again. Over all the service was great, the food was average and not cheap. I might return for the Eggplant Parm.

    Cheryl G.

    Delicious food & desert. Great servers. Nice dinner celebration during Christmas. Vey quiet setting on Surfside Beach Enjoyed with family.

    Bread and butter
    Kris G.

    This hidden gem on the tiny Surfside Beach street was amazing! As soon as you walk through the door, hang a left into a cozy little restaurant and are greeted warmly by the staff! Everything on the menu can be augmented for Gluten Free as their matriarch has Celiac so they are very knowledgeable! The pink lemonade is handmade and subtle but so fantastically refreshing! And... They have BREAD! Delicious GF bread with butter! Designated fryer to boot. The calamari was lightly coated and tender. I saved a couple pieces for my salad to bring a delightful crunch in lieu of croutons! Highly recommend ordering the baked ziti as an app to share and continue on your dinib experience! It's rare you find a Shrimp Parmesan (Especially GF breaded)! The saffron risotto and wood grilled scallops were nicely prepared (perfectly cooked). I opted for the off menu veal special with layers of zucchini and eggplant, marinara and topped with mozzarella. I'm not a huge fan of eggplant but this dish worked beautifully together. And it was massive... Took up almost the entire plate! Filled me up with leftovers for days... The staff was wonderful making sure our glasses didn't run dry and kept the bread coming! Everyone recommended we save room for dessert so we had items packed up as we started filling up! That being said ... The cheesecake was crust less, light, fluffy and divine! Would definitely recommend and plan to return next time we're back in town; just be sure you call and make a reservation!

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    Food great, service professional, cute ambiance in a small space. Will take the family on special occasions

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    Wouldn't let us in without a reservation... would be nice if they put that on their site!!!! Before people drive there! Also, parking sucks

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    Is this restaurant kid friendly or would you say more of an adult atmosphere?

    I would say more adult. Think of more like a nice date out without being too formal. It is a nicer dining experience, however, there are high chairs so kids are not out of the equation. If the kids have decent table manners than you will be good.… Read more

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