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    The Sunset Restaurant

    3.8 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 11:45 am - 9:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
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    Happy hour specials

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    Burrata & Tuna Tartare (both are amazing)
    Vanessa R.

    Gabriella is absolutely amazing. It was my first time visiting this lovely restaurant that atmosphere is phenomenal. The food is fantastic and the service is above and beyond. I definitely recommend visiting this place!

    Daniella P.

    I don't know if I've ever been to a restaurant that charges $10 a slice to cut your cake. I genuinely couldn't believe it. They didn't even give the option to just let us cut it ourselves. $10 per person. To press the knife into the cake. I had a big group because it was my birthday so it was an extra $120 on top of the bill for the cake. $120 for them to cut the cake. Maybe I could've overlooked the fee a little bit if our waitress was around and very attentive, but she was MIA and we were all dying of thirst the whole time. Maybe I could've overlooked it l if our food came out fast but we were there for three and a half hours because the food was taking forever. I understand we're a big group but I've had a big group at other places even while it's busy and this has never happened. And then the cherry on top was an extra $120 to cut our cake and forced gratuity for bad service and for them to cut our cake. I can't make this up!! I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 star because I did really like their drinks and the food was good. I had to apologize to everyone after though.

    Raw fries
    C J.

    Raw, oily onions. Raw fries mixed in with cooked. Which means the person frying is lazy, not moving the food properly and likely not having the oil at proper temp. The fish tacos were also oily, and overly rich with the sauce. No freshness to it, which you'd expect at a beach restaurant. The guacamole is solid, I'll say that.

    Jennifer R.

    Valets were super kind and quick! Walked in with no reservations but was able to be sat immediately. They had a brunch menu in addition to their regular menu, they had something for everyone! I had a salad with a balsamic dressing that was delicious. Hubby got the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it. The view was amazing! We sat inside but might as well have been outside with the giant windows that opened up to the ocean.

    Wagyu Beef  Bolognese Rigatoni Pumpkin Tortelloni
    Trent P.

    Outstanding experience at The Sunset Restaurant. We had high hopes for this place, and it exceeded our expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing views, located on a quiet beach front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great, and the food and drinks were exceptional. Javier our waiter was so kind in taking care of us, and we couldn't thank him more. Would highly recommend this place.

    Gracie G.

    Popped in for quick happy hour. We shared the fish tacos and fries. I'd recommend NOT sharing the tacos :-) Lol [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved the atmosphere, food, drinks, and enjoyed talking to the bartenders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are definately planning our next trip back! Maybe happy hour and dinner.

    Smoked Salmon Benedict
    Veronica C.

    WOW what a view, but what a slow roll to get there. Suggest you make a reservation and give yourself plenty of time to arrive, especially on the weekend. Food was delicious, wait staff was attentive, and seriously can't say enough about the view from the 2nd floor. Go, enjoy, relax! Oh and they have valet parking which is super helpful, reasonable and friendly!!

    Fantastic lentil soup
    Michael R.

    Took a drive up the coast to one of my favorite stretches of beach in California. Westward beach or otherwise known as drain pipes if you're a local surfer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is pleasant, the views are spectacular and the food was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super relaxed vibe at the end of Point Dume you'll find this quaint establishment. My soup was rich and flavorful, just perfect to start. My endive salad with sliced avocado and toasted pine nuts was light and delicious. My GF had their linguine with seafood which she absolutely loved. The dish had a rich and savory rustic tomato sauce. Her mussels were perfectly cooked and tender. She barely spoke as she devoured her tasty choice. She had a carafe of Pinot Noir which was a great pairing with her meal. Our service was warm, fast and everyone was very pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our upstairs views of the beach was awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As I ate, I reminisced of days gone past surfing this lovely stretch of coastline. Take a drive and fall in love in what feels like the end of the world yet not that far away!

    Burrata, Heirloom Tomato, and Balsamic Pearl
    Liz G.

    Cute beach spot with really good food overall. The burrata was delicious and fresh with a nice balsamic drizzle. The grilled octopus was also excellent, tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly over the creamy base and tomatoes. The clams on the half shell weren't really for me. The texture and larger size just wasn't my favorite. I'll stick with oysters next time. Kettle One martinis were good and strong. Staff was friendly and accommodating, especially since we had our two dogs with us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They originally wanted to seat us on the patio, which is literally on the sand. Cute idea, but it was a little chilly and the tables felt very close together, so we chose to sit inside near the bar area instead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only minor issue was that we could see our drinks sitting ready at the bar for a while before they made it to our table. Nothing major, just noticeable. Also worth noting: valet parking only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a great little beachside spot with solid food, good drinks, and a relaxed vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Wagyu Beef  Bolognese Rigatoni
    Kim T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food with an amazing view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant sits right on the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you can, ask to sit upstairs. There are so many windows pointing towards the beach and it's quieter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was great and super friendly. I started off with the Pink Elephant which was absolutely delish. The linguini and clams was huge. They do not skimp out on the clams as well. Everyone loved their food and the service.

    Calamari Fritti
    Violette S.

    Really enjoy coming to the Sunset Restaurant and this last visit did not disappoint. Parking is available via valet parking. You can certainly try parking on the street, but it's beachfront and packed most of the time. There is indoor and outdoor seating options. Both provide beautiful views of the ocean, just keep in mind that the outdoor seating is directly in same. The service is excellent, with your waiter and managers checking on folks frequently without feeling overbearing. I have never been disappointed by any of the dishes I've ordered. This latest time, we enjoyed the calamari (crisp, warm, succulent), Cesar salad, burger, and seafood tacos (now a duo rather than trio...I wish they'd bring back the lobster). Portions are incredibly generous, as well! Can't wait for our next trip out to Zuma/Malibu

    Rebecca G.

    Oh how I love this place! Best spot to enjoy a drink and appetizer and catch a sunset! We sat on the couches in the lounge area and met a couple from Montreal who we chatted it up with for a bit... I had a Paloma and my husband had a Smokey tequila drink (can't remember the name) both so delicious! Also enjoyed the Tuna Tar Tar appetizer! Excellent! Service was great but off to a rough start as we sat for quite a while before anyone came over to us and the party that came in next to us, about 15 minutes after, were being tended to and of course I waved to the server and said we still haven't ordered? She said "ok someone will be with you shortly" I was a bit miffed over that but it wasn't long before the bar tender came and took our order. He was very nice and apologetic and even comped a drink! Thank you for that! Always recommend coming here!

    Oyster of the Day 1/2 Dozen
    Andy P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A wonderful date spot with a view of the beach in nearly any spot you seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good considering how crazy busy it was especially for a Saturday with a private event going on. Food was very good, selection is very safe options, nothing too wild or experimental I've seen. I personally picked the sea bass fish tacos for $24 and it was very good! Consider this is Malibu and their rent must be astronomical. Also the pistachios tres leche dessert cake was perfect to end the meal and share with. With half dozen oysters to share, two cocktails, two taco dinners, plus one dessert to share you're looking at around $150+ after tax and nice deserv[[HIGHLIGHT]]ing tip. So it's not spot if you're on "budget" but consider the location and the view. You're i[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]n Malibu! They also have valet but i came around 5pm when most people are leaving the beach anyways so street parking was "relatively" easy for me. I will recommend and come back to when I'm in the area.

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    Great waterside restaurant. Food is excellent. Can't think of a better place to spend the afternoon. Service is always friendly.

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    This place is great! Nice bar, food and happy hour was good just steps from the beach

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    Amazing views and great food. If you're looking for a relaxed location this is your spot.

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    Took my husband for his birthday brunch, the food was good, the portions were balanced and ambiance was enjoyable. Will visit again!

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    Stopped for a late lunch. Kind service, great food and drinks, and a decent view of the ocean too.

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    Always delicious ... one of my favorite places to eat at the beach Great ambience .. very friendly. Waiters are always fun

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    Best time to go to catch the sunset?

    Google the time of the sunset in Malibu.

    Is the regular menu offered during weekend brunch as well, or only the brunch menu?

    The whole regular menu in addition to the brunch menu is offered.

    Can you order the lobster roll for dinner?

    Hi there, We have made some changes to our menu and we now feature lobster tacos and also lobster pasta.… 

    Is there outdoor dining that is dog friendly?

    yes!

    Is there a brunch menu on Mondays?

    No sorry. Only on Saturday and Sunday.

    Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, the parking lot is paved and has valet. The entry is hard surface. The main dining area is also a hard surface while the patio is on sand.

    Is happy hour back?

    Yes from 3 pm to closing on Monday through Thursday.

    Hi there! Do you have any vegan options?

    Yes we can do vegan salads or vegan pastas for you. We also gave several options of vegetables side dishes.

    I was trying to get a reservation for our wedding anniversary this Friday night (Nov 5th) but couldn't find an option to book a table for 2. Not sure if prior reservations are available, kindly let me know. Greatly appreciated?

    Hi there, We will be happy to accommodate you. Please call our restaurant number at 310-589-1007 or visit our website “thesunsetrestaurant.com” or Open Table website. If no… 

    Are you guys still doing bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    No sorry. We stopped because some people were drinking too much and getting really drunk. It wasn’t what we expected and it created problems for other guests.

    Are u doing happy hour?

    Hi Maria, Not yet. It will probably start in October when things stabilize a bit.… 

    What is the Corkage fee?

    The corkage fee is $25 for a 750ml bottle.

    Do they have a kids menu? Do they have vegetarian options for the kids menu?

    Yes we do. We love kids and they can walk on the beach from the restaurant.

    Can parties be more than 6 people for dine in?

    Hi there, Unfortunately they are limiting us to tables of 6 only. I wish we could do differently.… 

    Planning on visiting this coming Sunday, do we need to make a reservation for a part of more than 6? And also, are dogs allowed? Thank you 😊

    Hi Dorothy, We are quite booked for Sunday already. I would recommend calling the restaurant… 

    Is there a happy hour menu?

    Hi Jennifer, We are not doing a Happy Hour until we can use the bar area and bar counter. Soon hopefully.… 

    I was there on Friday and had the best time. My friends loved it. Online trying to make another reservation for this Friday or Saturday It's not allowing any reservations. Just curious as to why?

    Hi, please go to our website "thesunsetrestaurant.com" or to Open Table. Thanks.… 

    Are you open for outdoor dinning?

    They offer takeout and outdide patio dining( no tent, completely open air with a beautiful sea breeze and sounds of the ocean)

    How is outdoor seating during this cold spell?

    Hi Kathi, As you can imagine it is cold like the rest of the region, however people have had a… 

    Is there outdoor dining for dinner?

    Yes, They remodeled and you feel like you are in europe.

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    V's restaurant + bar

    4.6(667 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    V's is so good. Went there last night again. The service is great and the food is even better. Its…read morenot on the ocean side of pch but it still has a great view. I love the pizza.

    Ahi tuna tartare starts the conversation. Cold. Clean. Proper dice. Chips crisp enough to snap pics…read morebefore snapping bites. Wild mushroom tagliatelle is rich in a way that lets you know butter was not rationed. Creamy. Earthy. Noodles holding the sauce like they're paid to. Truffle mac comes loud. Aromatic. Heavy in the best way. This is not a side. This is a decision. Filet mignon lands classic. No gimmicks. Cooked right. Steakhouse energy without the chest beating. Menu reads upscale but approachable. Mediterranean and Italian flirting. American confidence underneath. Everything feels safe in a good way. You order knowing you'll win. Service is polished. Attentive. Old-school professional but not stiff. They check in. They remember. Drinks refreshed before you notice they're low. Timing is clean. The room feels grown. Date-night grown. Business-dinner grown. People dressed like they had plans after. Bar crowd looks intentional. Regulars energy. Money being spent calmly. Portions justify the price. $$$ but earned. You leave full. You leave satisfied. You're not second-guessing the bill. This is where you take someone when you want zero surprises. Just execution. Just comfort dressed well. It's giving... Netflix deal dinner. First round on the AmEx. No selfies, just entrees.

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    Prose Kitchen & Bar - Miso-Glazed Black Cod | coconut forbidden black rice, charred baby bok choy, ginger-yuzu sauce soubise

    Prose Kitchen & Bar

    4.6(226 reviews)
    16.7 miWoodland Hills
    $$$$
    Happy hour specials
    Free parking

    Came here last night to eat and had a great time! I ordered the rolled short rib lasagna, the red…read moresauce was delicious and the short rib was so so tender and juicy, the extra Ricotta on top really pulled the whole dish together. The rest of the table got the miso cod, jerk pork chops and the carbonara, everyone gave their dishes 8 out of ten! Our waitress was also very sweet and helpful, would definitely eat here again!

    I recently visited Prose with two girlfriends and had a fantastic experience…read more From the moment we arrived, Niko made us feel welcome and took great care of our table. Paris, our server, was an absolute ray of sunshine. We decided to share a variety of dishes, which turned out to be the perfect way to experience the menu. I don't eat meat, but my fellow diners could not stop talking about the Braised Short Rib Rolled Lasagna. The Lemon Gnocchi was light and delicate, the beet salad was fresh and beautifully balanced, and the Crispy Squash Blossoms stuffed with ratatouille were absolutely delicious. The Cold Hamachi Aguachile was probably the most interesting dish of the night. It's almost like a fish snow cone, which sounds odd until you try it. My mom would call it "moreish" because every bite makes you want another. The Jumbo Prawns à la Plancha were also excellent. But the standout for me was the Eggplant Parmesan. It was completely over the top in the best possible way. If you told me to come back and order nothing but the eggplant and a martini, I'd happily call that dinner. What really stood out beyond the food was the pacing. Dishes arrived at just the right rhythm, the cocktails were excellent, and the playlist somehow added to the atmosphere without competing with the conversation. I took photos of everything, which should tell you how beautiful the food was, but the best part was simply having a genuinely fun evening with friends. Great food, great service, and a restaurant I'll absolutely be back to.

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    Old Place

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$$

    First time here and who knew it was so close to home?! My hubby saw The Old Place on the travel…read morechannel, food paradise show so we had to come down and check it out. We made reservations to dine inside and the food was great. Big portions so we all had leftovers to take home. The service was great and the property feels like you're so far into the mountains. We had great music provided by local musicians, who play for tips so if you want to support them, bring cash! I would come again but this time dine outside and so I can sit under the trees and watch the beautiful peacocks. They have tons of outside seating. We had sourdough bread, broccoli salad, wine, brown ale, half chicken with salad and loaded bake potatoe, fish special, and bone in steak with salad and bake potatoes. We finished it off with mixed berry cobbler and chocolate lava cake. Delicious!

    I really love this place and have been coming here for years. The food is great and priced well,…read morethe view is amazing, and the staff is genuinely happy to work here. Get over the 28% gratuity, it's to provide a living wage. I recommend any of their smoked meats like the sandwich and BKT and if course the cinnamon rolls. The only drag here can be the motor cycles and sports cars who have the need to rev needlessly. This is the sole reason it's not 5 stars. This would be a great place for police to hang out on weekends to clean up the douchery to fund fire abatement. The rip down the streets and generally add an unpleasant experience, but the food trumps it. Great place despite the unpleasantness from the few.

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    Casa Oceana Malibu

    Casa Oceana Malibu

    4.3(6 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I had a wedding held at Casa Oceana Malibu and it was the best decision I made…read more The owners Mary and Will are the nicest homeowners I know. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs to make sure our guests have a great experience. All the best things: - The house is beautifully decorated. Mary is a talented interior designer with an elegant taste in furniture. The house has many WOW elements. You have to be there to feel the amazingness. - Mary and Will are extremely kind and responsible. Our party rental person arrived the evening before without notice and Will handled everything for us. - The house faces the ocean. - It's intimate and private. After putting up the canopies, the place looks even better than before. My family dropped their jaw after when they arrived. - Mary and Will are capable to plan your wedding of any budget. They will make sure you don't miss any details. - They have a list of vendors and very knowledgeable. - The rate is very reasonable for a beach house wedding. (Resource: I researched all beach houses in So-Cal for a month.) Seriously, please go and check it out. They are the best thing that happened to our wedding.

    My wife and I were here for a wedding (we did not get married here... wish we did !) and I have to…read moresay this place is amazing, a real find. Incredible location that you have to see to believe/appreciate. The view is a 10 and the house is first class. Will and Mary are meticulous and thoughtful about making the experience everything it can be and are very generous with their time and services. I believe they limit the amount of events so consider yourselves lucky if you can get this place. I have seen quite a few locations in the area and this place is a gem.

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    Casa Oceana Malibu - Tarte catering....beautiful food station with the Pacific ocean in the background!

    Tarte catering....beautiful food station with the Pacific ocean in the background!

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