What's not to love... a family business that started as a food truck and now has a permanent home in beautiful Malibu along the PCH. The chef and owner used to be part of some super high-end, world-class restaurants but wanted to open a locally sourced, locals-focused, casual lunch and dinner place. Yum! Had their soup, had their salad, had the awesomely tasty chicken sandwich and can't wait 'till their roof-top seating opens. Worth a drive from anywhere (OK, maybe not from Alaska) and the prices are unbelievably reasonable. Family owned and operated, local, tasty, French-influenced place... been to the truck, been to the restaurant and will be back many more times. read more

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Went in with AmazingCo Mystery picnic and received got avocado toast with an over easy egg. Absolutely delicious! read more

Nicolas Eatery - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic authentic French food, fast pleasant service and all at a very good price. I will be back with my family. For my money this is one of the top restaurants in all of Los Angeles. It's that good! read more

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. High quality, tasty. Large portions. Sebastian took great care of us! We loved the lobster mac n cheese and the avocado toast! read more

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Great spot near Malibu for quality food!! Fish was cooked perfectly and presented in a unique way. read more

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A great option in Malibu. We're local Malibu residents, so we had to check out this restaurant when it opened. Unfortunately our first experience was pretty mediocre. The fries were way too salty and the food was average. BUT because the restaurant was new, we gave it a second chance later on. Our experience was a lot better, and it was relieving to find good casual food so close by. Our most recent visit was delightful! We ordered the lobster mac and cheese, the lobster roll, and the sea bass. They were all really great. (I recommend their lobster roll over the popular competition in the area) the portions are really generous which makes up for some of the price. They really are a great lunch option out in Malibu, and I love supporting local. The service is impeccable. We brought our pup to the patio to eat with us, and the staff gave us a doggy menu, and they were so so kind to us. I highly recommend eating in person as it really completed the experience. If you're in Malibu, and you're in the mood for some lobster rolls, come here but maybe ask for less salt on the fries haha. read more

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I've eaten here several times for breakfast. The food is yummy. Portions are generous. Service is great. When you're inside it's nice, but hard to hide that you're in a parking lot off of PCH. The parking lot and the cars streaming by is definitely part of the vibe. But inside is nice. There is a courtyard in back that is sweet. If the weather is nice, I suggest sitting outside. The scramble is yummy. The French toast is also good if you want dessert for breakfast. I'll keep going back here because there really aren't that many places in Malibu where you can get breakfast. read more

My boyfriend and I ate here for our Valentine's Brunch! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We ate at the outdoor dining area! The guys even gave us roses because it was Valentine's! Definitely will come here again. If you don't know what to get, try the Smoked Salmon Benedict or the Steak & Eggs dish. You can't go wrong with those two. Not to mention, their fries are superb. read more

Nicolas Eatery - Steak & Eggs - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The description is highly misleading. It is inside of the mall. A rooftop patio? Hardly. Maybe a nice place while you are shopping. However just to get to the restaurant going through the mall up this elevator, down this escalator. Way too much. Sorry we left. read more

The place is bomb. We had the Lobster Roll here last weekend for the first time here and it was great. NIce menu options in the cool place. Everything is a little pricey, but the food come in good portions. Nice waiter we had serve us. Lobster is good fresh out of the ocean. I love this place. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed lunch at Nicolas Eatery today. The restaurant was contemporary, but causal and comfy. I'm a big fan of deviled eggs and theirs did not disappoint.. I had the quiche, which was deliciously packed full of leeks and mushrooms and had a crust that I'm still thinking about 6 hours later. The service was attentive, warm and unpretentious. You can tell that the family and employees have a lot of pride in how they treat guests. Will definitely be back! read more

Called to order takeout on a Saturday at 7:30 pm No answer. Voicemail states they are "busy with customers" so we drove there. Place was dark except for the OPEN sign. Hours state they are open until 9:00 p.m. read more

Obsessed with the Eatery bowl, pho and French classics like the onion soup. it's the perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite while shopping at Beverly Center. Nicolas and his team are very talented and friendly. Great quality meats and seafood. The lobster stir fry is phenomenal and I recommend the Mezcal Negroni. read more

Nicolas Eatery - Cocktails - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Matilda was the greatest!!! Thank you for your customer service and for your french fries:) I'll come back again

The food was fine, first person to serve us was OK, but the one who replaced the previous was so much better... friendlier. The best part to us was that they're dog friendly, have a menu for our pup and served him water. read more

Nicolas Eatery - Menu for my Puppy! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great and delicious food, very nice staff I ordered French onion soup and pasta with seafood, it's the food of the gods! Love it read more

Nicolas Eatery - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was very good especially the seafood soup, portion sizes are a bit small and pricey. The service was solid but not exceptional for the cost. The environment is trendy and nice, I would go back to try some other dishes. read more

Really great experience at Nicolas Eatery! We were looking for a lobster roll to get in Malibu and I am so happy we came across Nicolas Eatery on Yelp!! The lobster rolls were really delicious--soft but crispy bun, warm and buttered lobster (note: request this preparation), and the meal comes with lots of french fries! I was able to call and place an order immediately for lunch time. The staff I talked to was very nice. She let me know that the lobster rolls usually come warmed, but per my note above I highly recommend that you request the lobster warmed with butter! The lobster rolls were ready quickly, ~10 minutes after ordering. Inside of the restaurant is very clean. There are a couple parking spots right off of PCH that you can pull into for pickup. We took our meal down PCH, found some rocks and ate there. A very nice thing to do during shelter-in-place! read more

Nicolas Eatery - Lobster roll, warmed with butter. Take to go and eat along the beach! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service is poor. Clearly certain clientele are valued more than other. I paid for Valet just to come up and get a dessert to go, and I was sitting waiting to be served. Another woman walked in and as soon as this customer walked in they were taking their order and helping them. It's really sad how some customers are invisible/undervalued compared to others. I will never spend money here again. read more

Oh how this spot has stolen my heart and my stomach! Great owners, great ambiance and the food is divine! As good as you're ever going to get! Go there, sit on the roof top, sip a great Rose and let the food takeover! You will love it and you will go back often! It's great casual food without the pretentiousness! read more

The restaurant decor and the service were straightforward and fantastic. The shrimp appetizer was very plain guac with over chilled, flavorless shrimp. It seemed to be a child's snack not meant to overwhelm or surprise anyone. The steak salad was cooked to temperature but completely flavorless. If you want the steak to stand alone without additional love use exceptional quality beef. The salad was French in the way it was dressed. read more

(Sorry for the long-windedness but I used to write restaurant reviews.) It was a cold and windy night in February. The winds had been howling all day, it was cold, and nous quatre avions faim! I rode my lovely SONDORS EBike from Malibu Road to Nicolas Eatery, finally hoping to satisfy my curiosity about a place I had passed a million times, and always thought of Edward Hoppers Nighthawks. Did a time lapse, along PCH, always careful to stay on the sidewalk as much as possible: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLx5w_Kn2U_/ Got there first, spoke some bad French to the French/Italian owner Nicolas Fanucci and waited as les femmes V and H showed up, and we waited for J - enjoying the warmth from the gas heaters in the back, sipping sparkling water, reading the menu and planning our attack. Not too many people. No Oscar winners whatsoever. Not even Golden Globe nominees. Whatever. We spoke of French Onion Soups we had known in the past. For me, numero uno was at a restaurant in Tonga owned by a German Guy. We were poking around Tonga with K Slater and T Carroll and J Booth for a SURFER Magazine trip and went to the German Guy's restaurant after having an audience with King Tāufaāhau Tupou IV (1918 - 2016), which was pretty cool. (Ever notice - wherever you go on this planet - there is always the rogue German Guy? For me that has been true from Dawson in the Yukon Territory to Three Forks in Montana to Nuku'alofa in the Tonga Islands. Le type allemand.) A spectacular French Onion Soup in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the South Pacific: Tonga was #1 but the French Onion Soup at Beau Rivage (RIP) was a close second. That place had atmosphere. J showed up - also on his electric bike - and he too was cold and hungry. We ordered three French Onion Soups, and I got an order of fries while John ordered the charcuterie. The soups came. The girls had thick cheesy crusts on their soups and I was looking forward to poking through mine - the First Guilty Secret of French Onion Soup - but the cheese had been pre-sunk. Oh well. The French Onion Soup was good but pas exceptionnel: Needed warmth and thickness on a cold and windy night, but there's a thin line between soothing and scalding. And adjusting a menu to the weather. Even for Malibu that's.... The French Fries however, were memorable - thin and curly and probably cooked in some expensive, curated, artisanal, politically-correct, shade-grown and bird-friendly, free-trade light oil. Nice to eat French Fries and not feel you're poisoning yourself. But they were good. I don't surf as much as I should but I still eat like a surfer - more than I should - and I used the French Fries to curl up all that yummy melted cheese and sop up every bite of the soup. (Scraped the cheese off the side of the bowl, which is the Second Guilty Secret of French Onion Soup.) The charcuterie had Bayonne ham, country pâté, olives and pickles. They didn't skimp on the pate and I could have gone Monsieur Creosote and shoveled it down all by myself, but we split it four ways and it was tasty. But we wuz HUNGRY, man! (Not hip to the Monseiur Creosote reference? Prepare to laugh, and vomit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczPDGC3f8U) Didn't see any croque monsieur on the menu but saw a lot of items that looked good: We were tempted to compare the lobster rolls to Broad Street, but didn't. We were tempted by a lot of items and wanted to pull more Mr. Creosote: "'I'll take the lot." H and V ordered the cheeseburger and J ordered the short rib sandwich for us to split and we all agreed on a side order of lobster mashed potatoes. The food came out quick as if they'd read our minds and it was hot and good and yummy and ready to go and so were we and had lots more of those artisanally curated French Fries. We wolfed it all down and fought over the last bites of the lobster mashed potatoes. About the cheeseburger, V said: "It was good but nothing extraordinary about it. I like Five Guys better!" (Yeah but she's from Indiana or somewhere east of the 405. Whatever.) When the nice lady offered desserts J and I did some Monsieur Creosote lines: "I'm stuffed. Couldn't eat another bite. Sod off!" " Just one thin waf-fer!" But we gave into the creme brule + Key Lime Pie + some chocolatey conglomeration and fought over that. If we'd had any more French Fries I might have dipped them in the dessert. Then we fought over the bill which came to about $240 with tip. John and les femmes had wine but I didn't take note what they drank. All in all, satisfying and yummy on a cold and windy February night. Is it bad when the most memorable item was the French Fries? Hard to draw conclusions after one visit, but Nicolas Eatery has atmosphere and it will be nice when they reopen the inside and we can go all Nighthawks. This is the kind of food that should be eaten inside, at the counter, talking story with everyone around you. (Like Old Place) We look forward to trying the lot. read more

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I love Nicolas Eatery because it' s a family business and you can feel love everywhere. Love is in the air, love is in the food... My favorite is the lobster roll, they had a amazing endives and frisé salad with white truffle oil OMG, so fresh, so good! The ratatouille, you are in Provence! Nicolas is French and has 2 advantages: he worked with big restaurant as the French Laundry in Napa Valley,Bouchon in Beverly Hills and he used to cook with mother, grandma and you can feel he loves cooking!!!! Overall, you are in the neighborhood, don't hesitate, it's your place. You are visiting Malibu, it's your place! Good food and fair prices!!!! And special Covid-19, you are safe there, they follow the protocols! Thank you so much! read more

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Very quaint French restaurant on the side of the road in Malibu. I got the bahn mi and an espresso. Very clean and attentive staff. Coffee was great. The sandwich was spectacular. They ran out of bread and I did have to wait for freshly made bread but it was wonderful. read more

We came for an early lunch and were delightfully surprised by the experience. First, the service was excellent; our server was great but the manager/owner also came by to check on our experience. This is a French American restaurant and even the music will remind you of that (it was a little cheesy but at the same time added to atmosphere) We had the 4th of July Lobster Roll and the Chicken Sandwich. Two seemingly simple dishes, but both were done in a unique way that made them different and memorable. And the fries were seriously on point! The sandwiches were so good that we decided to dive in for dessert. We split a lemon curd tart. The crust was a little overdone for my personal liking but the curd itself was superb. We found Nicolas to be good food and service and a fair price for the experience. We'll be back the next time we're in the area! (Oh - and while you're there, make sure to check out the ridiculous orchids out on the back patio!) read more

You need to eat here and I can't wait to come back! No joke. A group of us wanted to go to another restaurant that was on the water. When we went to go park, the lot was full and the cars on PCH were going nuts over us but knowing what to do. During the chaos, I Googled restaurants near me and Nicolas pulled up 0.2 away. Magically we crossed all 4 lanes to pull into the parking lot. Okay, on to the food. Holy shit everything was incredible. Three of us had a gin cocktail with house made vanilla bean simple syrup and rosemary, we all had 2! Then we started passing around our plates for everyone to try. The lobster roll was great, the breakfast sandwich was dreamy, and the salmon eggs Benedict was incredible! You can tell they truly care about what they are doing here and it shows. The restaurant is very European where it doesn't take a large space to do something well. Everything was so good I feel bad I didn't take any pictures. Next time. read more

FIVE STAR ALL THE WAY FIRST OFF~! I'm a true local living just a block away and working a block the other way. I didn't go in for the first month of opening and when I finally came in I was more than WOWED. The food was ON PAR. The service was ON POINT (Especially Randall Miod our first server). The location was ON SPOT! Everything was better than we could imagine, even the mashed potatoes (They were magical!). You could taste the passion for food in every bite. Since then my only problem is budgeting how many times I can come in and eat at Nicolas Eatery haha! Speaking of, THE SUNDAY BRUNCH IS A MUST! Try the Lobster Claw Benedict and be prepared to strap yourself into your seat and have your TASTE BUDS BLOWN AWAY! Overall the Malibu community really needed a good family run high quality affordable five star quality restaurant and Nicolas Eatery is just that! #shopmalibu PS: Don't forget to try their Grandma's recipe Onion Soup! I hate Onions and I hate Soup but tried it anyway and my opinion flipped! PSS: If Randall isn't my waiter, Elizabeth is and SHE'S SUPER SUPER DUPER AWESOME!!!!!! read more

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A bit pricey for the portions at lunchtime. The good- very cute outdoor seating in the back. My waitress was kind. The not so good- the lobster roll was $38 and definitely not worth it (my opinion). The taste was good, but not amazing, and the size was not worth the price (see photo). The fries were great and plentiful. I also ordered a half dozen oysters (not on lunch menu) and they were $24. I wish they were a bit cheaper but oysters are always expensive so I can't complain. They were great though (clean and great garnish), my favorite part of the meal. $5 for one Diet Coke seemed a bit unreasonable. I most likely won't return. read more

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This is not so much a rating on the restaurant -- maybe we caught the location on an off day. There was a nasty smell in the air -- like sewage. Maybe it was the building's system or the ocean breeze, but it was off-putting. The food itself was delicious, and the service was perfectly fine. read more

OMG, this place is AWESOME! This was our first meal in Malibu and we HIT THE JACKPOT. Upon entering, they really make you feel at home. Everyone greets you with a smile and a warm hello, after traveling, that was really nice. We were immediately sat in their back outdoor patio. Server Anahi was very attentive and kind. The organic roasted chicken was literally the juiciest and most tender chicken we have ever had. It came with lovely vegetables in this soft potato cream sauce was a 10/10 in flavor, just beautiful. The lobster roll was delightful as well. Very fresh, creamy plentiful lobster on a buttery soft toasted roll, OMG!! So good. May I also add, the fries that came with it must have been sprinkled with magic fairy dust because I was literally in FOOD HEAVEN with them crispy, yummy fries! May I say Best Fries Ever??? YES!!! So damn good. I got the bloody mary that was perfectly balanced and flavorful. We WILL BE BACK. read more

Nicolas Eatery - Melt in your mouth roasted chicken, I guarantee it's the best chicken you will ever have. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow Chef Nicolas is amazing. A well put together menu, kind attentive staff, beyond maxing fresh delicious food, overall an experience to remember. We had tuna steak sandwich, avocado and egg toast, salmon crudo and fries. So happy Malibu finally has a great quality restaurant!! Thank you a million times read more

Nicolas Eatery - Cute set up - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great place for a delicious meal! The chef outdoes himself with creating unique dishes and the staff is always extremely pleasant and accommodating. I often come with a 1.5yr old and she loves the pasta and whatever I share from my meal. There's a wonderful outdoor sitting area as well as cozy indoor dining. Just a great vibe for all occasions! read more

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We happened onto this lovely place while staying at the Malibu RV Park. What a gem, food was excellent, so fresh. We sat inside and could see and hear the chefs at work. Being career food service managers this is always something my husband and I enjoy witnessing. There was an awesome back out door patio that 90 percent of the guests were preferring. read more

Just a great family run restaurant with a french flare. Nicolas lights the place up with his smile and food with an amazing team including his son Lucas and family members! Super wine list and now cocktails read more

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Loveeee this amazing spot! I came here with family to celebrate my birthday after hearing nothing but fantastic reviews of the food & ownership. I work in the area and was so excited to finally check this place out. Me family and I left satisfied and FULL. These portions are no joke. I specifically recommend the lobster roll & fancy mushroom soup as you can never go wrong with those. It was all creamy, buttery and delicious. Definitely coming back ASAP! Thank you especially to Lucas and Chef!!! read more

Nicolas Eatery - quiche, lobster roll, tuna burger - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious food with attention to details. Best Beef Bourguignon ever, with farmers market veggies and a ribeye meat!!! Also it's such a pleasure that the owner Nicolas is mingling with the guests, and everyone is very welcoming. Pups welcomed too! read more

Nicolas Eatery - Beef Bourguignon with fresh farmers market vegetables. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'll start off by saying I only had 2 items here but they were literally a 10/10. The animal style poutine fries and the fried chicken with mash, are out of this world!! So good, I'm definitely going back again .. read more

Nicolas Eatery is in a league of their own! I've dined at several of the acclaimed, trendy restaurants in Malibu and Nicolas Eatery is hands down the best and my favorite in town! Nicolas and Lucas have put Malibu on the map as a destination for world class cuisine. Casual, elegant fine dining at it's best. The quality of food, ingredients and presentation are superb and the service always exceptional. Nicolas Eatery brings a passion and prowess for approachable French cuisine with California flair to Malibu. Some of my personal favorites are the tuna burger with hand cut fries for lunch and goat cheese herb omelet for breakfast (now serving on weekends). The courtyard is beautiful (dog friendly!) and the indoor dining is especially beautiful with handmade floral arrangements, elegant dining bar overlooking the professional kitchen and modern, intimate dining room with plenty of table seating for couples and groups. They also have a flat screen tv airing the world cup games, (yes, it only gets better). If you are a true foodie/gourmand and appreciate family run businesses in the restaurant/hospitality sector, tune into their podcast, Oui Chef! This family run restaurant is the real deal. It's worth a special trip to Malibu or scenic drive down PCH! Oh, and the wine list is excellent too for epic food and wine pairings. read more

Nicolas Eatery - French Toast! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You get a lot of fries with your food! And they had creme brule which is a dessert that I like a lot. Also apparently the burger is the best thing in the world, I didn't try it but that's what I heard. The restaurant is not on the water and I wish it was, but that's not their fault. I'm sure this review will be very helpful so you are welcome! read more

We are so excited that Nicolas has opened up his storefront restaurant as of 10 days ago!! It's a simple but delicious menu of staples..salads sandwiches burgers etc. I had the tuna salad and we shared the "poutine" French fries with gravy and cheese..major umami! We will frequent as great prices and great food..and family owned and run! Congrats read more

Nicolas Eatery - Poutine is a must! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California