Absolutely amazing big David and Little David made my evening so special. This is some of the best shrimp Verde I've ever had if I could give six stars I would. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Agua chile verde shrimp - American Near Me - Malibu, California

The cafe is perfectly situated on the beach in Malibu.. we came here for a Father's Day brunch After waiting almost 30 minutes a server came over to take our order Pretty simple .. when I opened the napkin to take out the flatware the fork was dirty ... got a clean one ... my niece ordered an egg white omelette which came out not cooked .. the server took it and the fork away to be remade... the new omelette came out ... no fork .. after waiting an additional 15 minutes.. the fork arrived I only gave this a three star because the food was good ... service sucked read more

I recently visited Paradise Cove Cafe at night with my boyfriend. The food was really good, the portions were large, and the prices felt fair for what you get. The views were absolutely amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the experience. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. Our waitress seemed to forget about us for most of the evening. My boyfriend was given the wrong order, and my food never arrived. Throughout our visit, we noticed our waitress spending a lot of time talking and having fun with her coworkers instead of checking on her tables. She only appeared to have about three tables, yet she never came by to see if we needed anything or to update us on the missing food. Overall, the food, portions, and scenery were great, but the poor service really took away from what could have been an excellent dining experience. The service was such a turnoff that I haven't returned since that visit, despite how much I enjoyed the food and the beautiful views. read more

This is a beach front restaurant. The view is stunning. You can hear the waves and can walk on the beach before or after dinning. View is five stars. Service was okay. It took a while to get our order. This location can be busy, so making reservations is recommended to avoid the wait time. It is both dine in and outdoor seating area. Food was amazing. No complaints about the food. I ordered Cheeseburger with fries. It was cooked perfectly and was fresh. Fries were good too. This restaurant validates parking tickets. It has a parking lot too. There is also street parking available but can be hard to find one depending on the time. read more

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Came at around noon and we were able to still get parking by the cafe. Wanted to sit outside as weather was perfect but it would be 1.5 hours wait so we decided to eat inside. Took about 20mins. Ordered calamari, their best seller. Also the beef ribs with saffron rice these are our faves here. There are chairs outside overlooking the beach and we sat there after we ate. Beach parking on weekday is $45 and $65 on weekday. If u eat at the cafe and get it validated it goes down to $10 on weekday and $15 on weekend. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - American Near Me - Malibu, California

Ambiance- sit outdoors with the sand in your feet while enjoying a Mai Tai or a Pina Colada - such bliss Food- so many options from seafood to burgers to BBQ! We ordered Scallops so delicious & Fish and Chips (not greasy) Servers are lovely and interested in connecting with the guest. Yes! I will be back! read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - American Near Me - Malibu, California

11 of us came here to celebrate a birthday. We made reservations a few days ahead of time but it still took over a half hour to get seated but once a table was free they cleaned it upon quickly and got us seated. With this many people you can imagine the different foods we got, some to ear alone and some to share for all including onion rings and sourdough bread and guacamole & chips. We all thought the food was good including fish & chips, fish tacos, BBQ chicken sandwiches and salads. They were kind enough to give us a free 3lb chocolate birthday cake for free. As you can imagine it's not cheap to eat here and there's a nice view of the beach and ocean which makes it nice both in sunlight and at sunset. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Part of our group - American Near Me - Malibu, California

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We found this spot and it was amazing spot. It was cozy and so chill and peaceful way to end our weekend. Our kids enjoyed it so much. Great views, delicious meal and the cheery on was watching seagulls enjoying their meals it was so entertaining for our kiddos . Our hostesses were also fantastic and very nice and so chill. If you want to visit make sure you validate your parking ticket you get a better price on parking if you dine with them. If not you will be paying more. read more

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Paradise Cove is our go to Sunday beach brunch. We went last March 28th, and the tables were clean, plenty of staff, service was excellent, and food was good. It's a beach cafe, not a Vegas steakhouse, so set your expectations. We like to go early before the crowds, 1130am gets us easy parking, seated immediately, and for the lunch menu (clam chowder) We love sitting outside and grabbing a drink before noon. Paradise cove is the only place this feels right. Best bites: Clam chowder is a must. It's got a rich flavor, no potatoes, and plenty of clams. Cold seafood tower, pretty standard but done well Nachos and calamari are hits Drinks and view are awesome! read more

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This restaurant has an awesome location: beachfront and next to the pier. Super spacious with plenty of seating in & outdoor, on only sand. Parking can be validated inside the restaurant: $10. Service was QUICK. Received our order within 5min of placing it. Ordered: -Chilaquiles: This was a huge plate. 4/5 because the dish felt a little plain. It also comes with your choice of bread: bagel, English muffin, wtc -Piña Colada Mocktail: This was a straight 5/5. Sooooo Good!!!!!! -Damn Good Eggs: -Well......it had more than just eggs. My friend said the sausage was super good. And I stole some of her potatoes . 4/5 read more

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There's a reason I'm leaving five stars for Paradise Cove Beach Café in Malibu. It's not just about the food--though that's good--it's the location, the history, and the pure, stunning vibe. As you enter, the bar area greets you with a fantastic atmosphere, no matter the time--morning, afternoon, or evening. If you're heading here, definitely make a reservation and sit outside--the experience of being right on the sand, barefoot, with the waves right there, adds so much magic to the evening. his place is pure magic--a vibrant, unforgettable escape that will make you fall in love with Malibu all over again. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - American Near Me - Malibu, California

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Found this place as we were heading home from our hike. We had no reservation, but we were greeted and seated by a very friendly older Gentleman. Clean location. Portions are huge to were you can share with someone else. Coffe was good and a cannoli and fresh whipped cream is given on the side. Eggs were perfect, sauce has a kick, but nothing major. Beautiful View. Parking was $15 since it gets validated when you dine in. Visit was from 4/26/26 read more

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The aura is unmatched. A vacation vibe without having to leave LA. Perfect for families . The food however was a bit mediocre. For the price and Malibu beach front the food was lacking in flavor. I've been here many times in past decade but today the food was a bit of a letdown. The Oreo ball dessert was the best thing we ate today. Service was slow, I was trying to be patient pretending I was on island time but things like water refills and sauces were coming out way later than I would have liked. The best part about dining here is access to the private beach. You get 4 hours of validation if you dine there and the kids had a blast digging for hermit crabs. read more

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This is our second time here in two months and we came back not only for the food, atmosphere but for the incredibly accommodating service by Erin. She was not only kind AND funny on our first visit but we're lucky enough to have randomly had her as our sever the second time. We frequent places with great food and atmosphere often, however we repeat places that choose their staff based off great energy, poise and ability. Thank you, Paradise Cove, all staff and shout out to Erin! See you next time! read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Half of a cubano sandwich - American Near Me - Malibu, California

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Best beachfront vibes in Malibu! Sitting right on the sand with the outdoor seating, watching the waves crash, was incredibly relaxing. The Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl is a must-order--so rich, creamy, and served piping hot. We also loved the Fried Calamari and Fries, which were perfectly crispy and great for sharing. It is the perfect spot to escape the city and grab lunch right by the ocean. Highly recommend! read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - American Near Me - Malibu, California

This place was Amazing! I was invited by a friend of mine and had never heard of this place. First off, the location is something out of a movie. The secluded cove is absolutely stunning. There are very few California restaurants that sit right on the ocean, and this is one of them. My wife and I had brunch while sitting at a table on the sand. I ordered the eggs Benedict, and my wife ordered the chilaquiles. Both were delicious and had large portions. The server was very polite and attentive. Afterward, we rented one of their palapa's and enjoyed drink service on the beach. We will definitely be back and plan on inviting our friends and family. read more

I visited this restaurant and I'm going to have to give a feedback to advise the rest of the population on what they are getting into when they visit. THE ECOSYSTEM This restaurant is run by 99% staff looking for a summer job and under 25. There are a few older folks around like the cooks and the owner but you're going to be served by teens who are polite and nice, however, 50% of them will not be able to help in any capacity. You can sit indoors or outside where there is a sand floor, allowing you to sit and enjoy your meal right on the sand while seeing the water. There is a sitting area where you can enjoy watching the waves splash onto the rocks and it's absolutely nice. If you go indoors, you're going to get asked if you want to sit indoors or outside. I don't know why they would ask you thiis when you are inside. My guess is that people will want to sit outside when they are in the main dining hall. Regardless, the yelling starts here and you as a paying patron, will be yelled at and humiliated for not knowing where to sit. There's a problem with the staff and other patrons just stands petrified watching other people too as if they do not have other things going on. This was extremely weird I saw this happen a few times while there for only a few hours. As you drive into this area, you can tell it used to be an old trailer park in a secluded area and was hidden by the locals until someone thought to exploit it to commercialise the area that now charges $45 to just visit and park. If you happen to eat there, you can valet and now your parking ticket is $15. The locals just walk down here instead of parking here. Charging $45 for four hours is a crime in itself. It adds up the longer you stay. THE PRICE OF THE FOOD Drinks starts at $20, and 90% of the menu is going to be $40. You will not leave this place without spending at least $40 for an adult and that's getting one dish and just water. If you get two dishes for two people, its going to be a minimum of $80 on the bill. Then you have to pay your $15 parking. That comes to $95 without tax or tip. You're looking at spending at least $55 for one person for one plate with water and parking, and for two its between $95-$135 depending if you get only water or drinks for each person. THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD Its a miss or a hit. They try to compensate for the prices with large, huge portions, but the taste and quality are mediocre. The food looks grand and nice on the menu (and irl); it screams that it's trying to match the price it's charging. I saw fried calamari served in a huge martini glass, the heat steamed the bottom, causing evaporation that soaked the food in oil at the base of the glass. Why is it served this way? That's more like cold food than hot food. MENU & SERVICE The menu has many options, all seafood. One item, called Gumbo, had no description of its ingredients. What came out was yellow rice, topped with at least half inch of clear yellow oil, shrimp, bits of salmon, and scallops. Gumbo has sausages, crab and shrimp. Putting bits of salmon is crazy work I've never seen anyone in the South or in California put salmon in their gumbo. Scallops elevate it, but that's not a traditional item either. The rice is supposed to be anything but yellow rice. And there's no yellow oil, it's supposed to be cajun seasoning. The gumbo was utterly shocking; it was everything but gumbo. It wasn't even a deconstructed gumbo either. Besides that, all prices are $39 and up. The seafood platters are $150+. The service itself was normal, just like any other busy beachside business. It was a little slow at times, and fast at others. I can say that everyone was trying their best to be polite and helpful to patrons, but they also seemed indifferent. It was a combination of polite yet uncaring--a clear summer job vibe. TOURIST TRAP I would never visit this place again. Not for the view, not for anything. There is nothing here except a scam. There are plenty of other restaurants in "Coves" too, you just have to find them. And they aren't making it hard for you to visit. From the food prices like two pieces of Fish and Chips for $39.99, to the extreme parking prices. The parking alone tells non-locals, "We don't want you here, so pay a fee longer than a CVS receipt to just see what we see daily". This is my opinion, allegedly. Therefore you can go if you want to support the business. But between the parking fees and the food prices, they aren't suffering. They're more likely laughing at you for visiting and paying stupid prices. read more

Today we went on a tour of all of reza favorite spots. My best friend passed away and this is his funeral weekend. He was a public finger with a huge following. So there's about five different celebration of life parties which he completely Deserves. Paradise Cove was a place we've spent endless summer days. We had a whole day planned we just stopped to get to start the day off, right. I am sober so I got one coconut drink. It was the perfect thing to get. I knew we still had a long time till we ate, and it was a drink and a snack. Anytime I come here. I will always think of you. Reza. Rest in peace. DJ Reza. read more

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We returned to Paradise Cove Beach Cafe to celebrate an early Mother's Day, hoping to recreate a great experience from years ago. Unfortunately, despite the beautiful ambiance it was a bit of a fiasco. For an appetizer, we chose the calamari but it was overly breaded and greasy. It immediately upset our stomachs. We ordered the "Gigantic Seafood Tower." When we asked our waiter how it differed from the appetizer platter, he simply said it added lobster. We weren't prepared for the scale; it was an enormous amount of food, easily enough for 6-8 people. For our party of 3 (2 adults, 1 child), it was overkill. We spent over $200 (market price) and had to leave half of it behind since we live too far away for the leftovers to keep. The menu says "It's a lot of seafood," but it really should specify a recommended party size to avoid this kind of waste. The exit was equally stressful. A system failure at the gate and parking ATM caused a massive backup that took nearly an hour to clear. We were charged the $65 beach rate despite having restaurant validation (which should have been $15). The saving grace was David, who I think was the manager. He was out there in the parking lot, going car-to-car to explain the refund process and eventually redirecting traffic through a manual side gate. He was hustling and deserves a raise for handling a mess that wasn't even the restaurant's fault. Sadly, between the menu confusion and the parking nightmare, we won't be back. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Gigantic Iced Seafood* Tower - American Near Me - Malibu, California

I recently visited Paradise Cove Beach Café and loved the experience of sitting right on the beach. Unfortunately, the meal ended on a bad note. I ordered a strawberry milkshake, and after drinking about half, I started experiencing severe stomach pain. I ended up vomiting on the way home, which immediately brought some relief. Two days later, I called the restaurant to politely let them know about the potential food poisoning. The staff simply said, "thank you for the feedback," showing zero sympathy or concern for a health issue. While I still plan to return in the future because of the setting, I was incredibly disappointed by their lack of care and unprofessional reaction to a serious matter. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Mamá tía Chicken Pasta - American Near Me - Malibu, California

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The server was nice, but he definitely forgot to put our food in as multiple people who arrived after us had their food prior. We waited a VERY long time for nachos. They came with 2 ingredients and were definitely microwaved. I had about 2 chips, then decided I wasn't going to pretend to enjoy the meal. I will give them credit - they removed it from our bill, but this doesn't change the quality of this food. I would recommend literally ANYWHERE else for lunch. read more

The service was much better this time. Our server was awesome. Ambiance was an asked for near a window so we could see the beach. Food was okay. Fish and chips were good Shrimp and fries were good Fish sandwich was okay too. The corn and bread was the amazing dishes we all enjoyed. Thank you for certification to come back! read more

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I love this place! The ambience and the location are superb! Love their capuccinos as well, nothing like dipping your feet on the sand while eating and enjoying a wonderful view ! read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - American Near Me - Malibu, California

We went here for lunch a drive up the coast. Had gorgeous views, but absolutely horrible service. After being seated it took over 10 minutes for a server to come take our drink order. We had questions about the menu, and were given attitude when asking. After we ordered I needed to ask for something. The server didn't notice me and the manager had to get her attention for me. She seemed irritated and startled. After we got our food we were trying to get anyone's attention for over 10 minutes. No one noticed us. The manager and 2 other employees were standing right near our table and my friend and I kept staring at them trying to get attention and nothing. When we finally got someone's attention we let them know our child didn't like their food and it was too spicy. The server again gave a ton of attitude and went to get the manager. (Who was standing near by) the two of them walked away for a few minutes then the manager came back and argued with me when I brought up the lack of service and not being noticed. And I didn't even talk about the food. We ordered the $30 calamari dish. It was really greasy and hurt our stomachs. I will never go back here. read more

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Nice ambiance, great location. Overpriced, low quality food. If you love fried, over salted, less than fresh food in large portions this may be your spot. The one good thing was the clam chowder which was the one thing that was very small. read more

The shrimp tacos were so good! Love the environment! You're sitting out on the sand. Great view! read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Shrimp tacos! - American Near Me - Malibu, California

Overpriced overhyped and totally average food served by slow servers with bad attitudes. I've been there a handful of times over the last 20 years and every time I go thinking maybe it's better, it's not. They are consistent... lousy. You're paying for the view and the fact that it's on the beach. There are so many great restaurants on PCH that have great ocean views, great vibes and great food that's not overpriced, This is a place where people go so they can say "I've been to Paradise Cove" while they're eating their $40 fish and chips. Don't waste your time read more

Literally sat here, watching other people order, eat, and leave and the waitress, never even came to my table. If you don't want me to come through the door, just say so. You could not have left me with a more foul feeling.! I literally want this place to go out of business or at least fine new management. I've never been so thoroughly ignored. I can't help but to think that was the point! read more

Great stop for food and view. Staff is great, attentive and quick. They validate your parking for cafe special fee of $10. We got the golden fried jumbo shrimp with coleslaw or fries; it was great size shrimp that came with cocktail and tartar sauce; also got the pineapple boba, was like a good pina colada with the bobas bubbles. It was another of our stops for sightseeing coming from SFO to LAX. It is a must visit/stop/stay. We would come again read more

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Came here with my boyfriend today. Wait was an hour and a half. We sat down, ordered the drinks which were good! But the food???? Why so expensive for 3 tacos with stale/unflavored beans & rice? Also tell me why my chicken was uncooked. I didn't wanna say anything out of embarrassment but ??? Come on. I didn't even eat it. The ambiance was nice, but you're paying more for a view rather than the drinks. What a shame. read more

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - Uncooked chicken - American Near Me - Malibu, California

I'll start by saying that I've always loved Paradise Cove. I went recently (first time since Fires) and service was great as usual, view was amazing as usual, but for the first time the food was really bad.... And the prices were insane (did they go up??). The fish and chips ($40) felt like I was eating a massive plate of grease... as for the Marry-me Chicken, let's just say that the chicken stood me up at the altar (I.e, hardly had any chicken)... and final tab was over $260 for 3 people at lunch. So I would recommend that: 1. It's time to update the menu 2. Your prices are way too high You might get away with this for a tourist, but as a longtime Angeleno who always had birthdays, random brunches and big life events at Paradise Cove, this will likely be my last time making the trek.... read more

Service was good, considering all the reviews I read beforehand I decided to give this place a shot and glad I did. The food was good, the portions are insane and decent price for what you get. The scenery is the best part! It's right on the beach and the sound of the waves and the breeze is so nice. Definitely will come back during the day to sit outside and enjoy the weather and some good food. read more

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Who was the dingaling who told us we could not sit by the ocean? There were seats after seats available. Then we were told we had to wait 1/2 hour after we agreed to be seated right away for any seat. Then we were told we could not order from the breakfast menu if we ordered after 11:00 even though we were there at 10:30. We go for the Paradise which is an amazing platter big enough for three people. ANGRY PATRON! Do not allow clueless teens to navigate seating. They may look Malibu pretty, but incompetence is intolerable. read more

I'm looking at all the good reviews and noticing they are all from years ago. This place is not vintage, it is old. It smells old. The menu is all over the place. Lots of fried things and specialty items meant for big groups to share. The prices are outrageous.(and $10 to park.) read more

Very enjoyable experience. Sits right on the beach and you can't beat that. The food was just ok for the price, as well as the drinks. Service was nice and items were brought to us in a timely manner. This place has everything. Excellent seating beach side and access to the beach. You can also rent out cabanas right next to this restaurant. There is street parking which is best if you are staying all day, otherwise you will pay $65 for stays over 4hours even with a parking ticket validation, so please be smart when it comes to parking. There is also an area in the parking lot to wash off after being in the beach as well as restrooms. $$$ read more

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2 stars. Why am I not surprised though? Because it's Malibu and we pay for the views, not the service or the food. Here's my take on PC Beach Cafe: When we arrived, the hostesses (there were two) had to finish their conversation before acknowledging us. While we waited patiently for the story about the party from the day before to conclude, we were offered a 2 hr wait time outside and a 35 min wait inside. We opted for inside. Since it was my birthday we wanted to enjoy the afternoon with a nice ocean view. No biggie. Luckily we only waited about 15 min before our table was ready. We were sat next to the registers ... more on this later. When I looked at the menu, I was taken aback by the prices as everything seemed heavily overpriced/inflated, but we were prepared to pay for it. My husband and I each ordered the fish taco plate (3 tacos for $30 x2 at $60) and shared a clam chowder. The clam chowder was good. However, we definitely weren't prepared for the disappointment we were about to experience with the taco plates. Though it looked fine at first glance, a majority of the food was absolutely atrocious. The fish taco was not bad--that's it. The other tacos (shrimp and beef) were literally disgusting. The beef taco was dry as a bone and the shrimp taco was flavorless. The rice and beans were inedible. The sour cream tasted old and expired and the salsa was mushy with clearly overly ripened tomatoes, and same for the guac/avocados. It tasted horrendous. Remember I mentioned we sat by the registers? Well, we overheard ALL the servers literally crashing out. We overheard one server say," I'm so stressed out and overstimulated, I'm trying not to cry right now... everyone keeps sending back their food." Though it was my birthday and I really wanted to enjoy my day, we said nothing, didn't send our food back, and ate the cost instead. I felt so bad for the servers, I just simply couldn't add to their stress. If you eat at the restaurant, the parking is $15. If you just want to park it's $65. I recommend ordering a small clam chowder and enjoying the view from the pier. Save your money, find a nice restaurant in the city, and spend your money there. Management, please do better. read more

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Local here. Food is good! A bit overpriced. Location and vibes are unbeatable though. Used to love this place, still do, but the service has significantly declined. Today 5/10/26 (Mother's Day) we called around 11am to just see if the staff could tell us how long their wait would be, hoping they could give us an idea of the wait so we could plan around. We were met with sarcasm by the person who answered phone saying "it's Mother's Day sir...". Yes we know. Do better, please. Some of us are locals who just want to visit the establishment, even during busy days. read more

Dinner at the beach, at night... OMG it's so dam magical! Seriously, service was on point... portions HUGE (as the should be for what they charge)... It was high tide, alas no walk along the shore.... Ambiance was extremely romantic with the lights against the black of the ocean... and how the draped linens moved in the breeze. read more

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Amazing! Food amazing! View amazing! Service amazing! Everything was AMAZING! Heads up! Parking is $45 but $10 after validation. Ok now back to the amazingness. I ordered the fish n chips and clam chowder. The fish was crispy on the outside, so tender on the inside, and flavorful all over. The tarter sauce was delish. The clam chowder was worthy of the title award winner. Best clam chowder I've had. And I go to chowder fests. Something about enjoying this while also having my toes in the sand just made for a peaceful lunch. That with the view of the pier and beautiful ocean was the perfect lunch. Robert was our server and he was funny and efficient. He made sure we had everything we needed at all times. read more

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Food was not good at all! Service took forever and drinks were served k. Really disappointed