The Sunset

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Address:
6800 Westward Beach Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265

Neighborhood:
Malibu

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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The Sunset Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.thesunsetrestaurant.com
Email: info@thesunsetrestaurant.com
Phone: (310) 589-1007
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00pm- 3:00pm
Brunch: Satuday & Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood, Global, International
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: The Sunset Restaurant offers an unmatched location for any type of special event. Private Parties can be accommodated from 18 guests to 200. "My Fox LA Hotlist" voted us #1 Best Wedding Venue in Southern California! We are also perfect for wrap parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events and business functions.
Private Party Contact: Annie Elgort (310) 589-2027
Entertainment: The Best of local musicians play nightly, Friday. Established artists drop by and sit in on weekly jam sessions. Located on the first floor bar area overlooking dolphins frolicking in the waves as the sun sets over the pacific.

Getting there

Cross Street: PCH
Parking: Valet

A word from The Sunset

Welcome to The Sunset Restaurant, located on a beautiful stretch of Zuma Beach in Malibu, California. As you drive up to our secluded restaurant location, the first thing you'll notice is the breathtaking ocean views and magnificent Pacific horizons. Situated a few steps from the waves, The Sunset… offers a unique setting unmatched in Southern California.
To View our menus, pleack click the link below:
http://www.thesunsetrestaurant.com/bistro/Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Diner Reviews

"Every time we have dinner at The Sunset our food is fantastic and the service outstanding"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"The location is the only good part. Valet is $4.50. Beach and the sand are across a small two lane road. Ocean views from the tables are great. The service is terrible. We arrived 15 mins early for our reservation and were seated immediately (Sat. 12pm, the day after V-Day). We then waited 15 mins for our waiter to acknowledge us, let alone take a drink order. We had the ultimate breakfast sandwich and the mushroom omelet. The food was a 2 out of 5. Every table in the restaurant received terrible service. All the patrons were talking to each other openly about how bad it was. Since the waiter was no where to be found he couldn't hear all the complaints. Skip the food and get an overpriced drink @ the couches near the front door."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Relaxing way to sit and eat by the beach. This restaurant is steps from the sand without the chaos of other beach front restaurants"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"We arrived at the Sunset ready to have a really nice lunch but the staff at the restaurant made sure that didn't happen. The Hostess looked at us as if we were interrupting her day. The waiter gave us no service at all. I ordered wine and got that after my appertiser. The mains arrived and not once did anyone come to see if we were happy with the food, I had to chase down the waiter for pepper. We were going to have dessert but sat with dirty plates for 15 minutes, so decided not to, the only reason they got cleared was because we asked for the bill and even then the waiter didn't say a word! So it's a big NO to the Sunset, nice spot but that's not why you got to a restaurant…especially not if you're a local."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The salmon was excellent - the Ahi awesome, but the salmon with bagel was a disappointment as the bagel was very hard and could not eat. Server was excellent and replaced the bagel, but same -- guess they don't know good bagels!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"In the winter it is hard to get to the restaurant in time to enjoy a sunset or the ocean but the location and decor still make it a hide-away. This is a place for sea-food that does not disappoint."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Surprisingly off night at the Sunset. We were seated upstairs, which was nice. A great ocean view. The menu was an all inclusive 3 course dinner. Not what we expected. We ordered drinks, and then the first 2 courses. The first course came before the drinks. I've never had this happen before. The food was very good, but I felt rushed. The waitress was not very nice at all. I've been to this restaurant several times, and have never experienced this."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great location practically on Westward beach in Malibu. Awesome food, wait staff and atmosphere!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The service at this restaurant was so ridiculously bad, I honestly started wondering if we were on some kind of low-budget hidden-camera show. I'll spare you the details, but, suffice it to say, that even though the owner ended- up comp'ing our entire meal, I still felt ripped off. Those are three hours of my life I'll never get back. I would have much rather paid for a delicious lunch and a relaxing experience. Diner beware..."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Every time we come the food and service are fantastic."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Went here to scope out the restaurant as my brother's wedding will be here in late summer. Had the crab benedict, truffle mac n' cheese & french toast/sandwich.....all amazing!! And right on the malibu coastline where we got to see dolphins & a school of whales breaching. Incredible...."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Great view, subpar food. The pasta was super salty."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Whenever we tire of our own cooking, or forget to thaw out meat for dinner, we head 15 minutes down the road to Sunset. The food and service are consistently excellent. Although I am addicted to their Jadori chicken, this time I had the fettucini and shrimp in saffron sauce and it was DIVINE! The house wine is reasonable which makes it a perfect place for locals to dine out without breaking the bank. We've also taken dinner guests there (served appetizers and cocktails at home) then driven over for entrée and dessert. Makes for an easy home clean-up and the hosts can relax and be pampered too."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"We've eaten here three times and will be definitely coming back. The view can't be beat and the food is good too. it was a little noisy for our party of six to hear each other when we sat at 6 PM but it did quiet down when some of the tables emptied. Everyone enjoyed their meal - black cod and cabbage was a tasty combo and we all sampled the scallops, which were cooked to perfection. Split pea soup special was smooth and flavorful and the flat bread appetizer was enjoyed by all."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"We went to this restaurant for dinner the other night because someone had given us a gift certificate for it. The food was quite good, but the waiter was so unfriendly and cold. He ignored us most of the meal. We had to ask twice for water. He forgot to bring my husband's soup. The waiter barely apologized and continued to ignore us for the rest of the meal. It was probably the worst service I've had in a very long time. So bad that I would think twice about returning to this restaurant even though the food was pretty good. No one needs to feel bad after dining out!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I had to go into LA for a dress fitting and decided to treat my step-mother to a sunset meal in Malibu on our way back up north. Googled restaurants and found The Sunset...reasonably priced and a diverse menu so I made reservations. We arrived early and they were able to seat us and they put us at the window so we had the BEST seat in the house for sunset to start. Server made excellent recommendations as it related to a celebratory cocktails. The arugula flatbread pizza was out of this world as was the blackened cod and the jidori chicken. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant to everyone I know...great location, great food and fantastic service!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"The Atmosphere was great. The food was mouth watering. One of the most notable surprises was that the Filet Mignon was better than Ruth Chris Steak House. The seafood was outstanding as well."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We went for an early sunset dinner; everything was just perfect. It so happened that there was a sunset wedding at the beach - a wonderful late afternoon/evening to watch, sit, relax and enjoy. I asked for a table at the window to watch the sunset. Food, drinks and service made our Saturday evening perfect!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Although ingredients used in the dishes we ordered were excellent quality, the taste was lacking…Clam chowder was thick and floury, the special mushroom fettucine was bland, but the Tuna Tartar was quite good, but small."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Too much change and turnover. GreT view and good food sometimes. Hmmm"
Dined on 11/15/2013
"After a bad experience at The Sunset on Valentine's Day, I swore we would never return. However, a friend gave us a gift certificate for Christmas so we decided to give The Sunset another shot on New Year's Day. Our reservation was for 4 PM, but we arrived at 3:30. We were told we would be seated in 10 minutes. Other parties without reservations were told 30 minutes. We were seated after 40 minutes. 10 minutes after that, the waiter finally asked what we would like to drink. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and main courses all at the same time. 40 minutes later no food had arrived and the waiter said they were out of the fried oysters. Our food began to arrive shortly after that. The waiter apologized for the slow service, but that was it."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"The photos on the web site look romantic and quiet, but it's actually a busy, child-friendly environment. There were great choices for seafood lovers, but don't go if you don't eat seafood; the alternative options are limited and the chicken sandwich was not good."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"We celebrated my mother's 91st birthday with Sunday brunch at The Sunset and it was delightful! The food not only tasted amazing, the presentation was terrific! The wait staff were friendly and on the ball. Lovely. Highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 12/8/2013
"We go for the Location. It is right on the sand in Malibu. The food is decent but not anything special. We have gone a few times and unfortunately we had the same waiter both times. He single handedly ruined the experience. We are very forgiving when it comes to bad service but this couldn't be overlooked. I won't bore you with the details. Just know the atmosphere is very nice, food is not cosistent and the service is horrible. Still worth noting that they have a lounge area perfect for a cocktail at sunset."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"We had a late lunch there on a Friday. It's super cute with an amazing ocean view (right across the street from the beach). Food was terrific and not overpriced. Loved it! Will definitely be going back soon."
Dined on 11/29/2013
"When we showed up, they did not have our opentable reservation. I had the confirmation email on my phone and could prove that I did it on Open Table. Someone should look into this."
Dined on 11/24/2013
"Love to hit this place when coming back from Ojai down PCH or just from a day at the beach. Outstanding food and service and the view is one of the best there is."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"After spending the day at El Matador beach with friends we chose to stop here on the way back to LA. The main floor had a sophisticated yet fun atmosphere and the upstairs was quite and elegant. We chose to dine upstairs because there was an open table with an unobstructed view of the sunset. The sunset was fabulous, straight out on the Pacific Ocean (unlike Santa Monica which always sets behind the mountains) and the food was above average. I felt the food was priced appropriately for the quality and setting. When we left, the bar downstairs was very busy with loud music, looked like a fun time! We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 9/14/2013
"The setting is wonderful - both the location and the building. We were disappointed that, given its location, there are not more fresh seafood features on the menu."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"The reason to go to The Sunset is the incredible location--right on the beach. A comfortable bar for a drink, and a casual restaurant with great views and decent seafood and steaks. Worth the drive to eat on the beach."
Dined on 9/29/2013
"web site shows linen table clothes none on the tables just basic wood tables. Not as romantic a view as shown on website."
Dined on 10/9/2013
"Fantastic service, excellent brunch menu and the greatest view. It's the perfect place to take your friends from out of town. This restaurant will make them understand why you moved here!"
Dined on 10/12/2013
"All I can say is how disappointed we were in the service and food. We went for family Sunday brunch and it was bad!!! If it wasn't for the view of the ocean we would have left."
Dined on 10/6/2013
"Love the location so much, that was the main reason why we book this restaurant. It didn't disappoint, right next to Zuma beach. The stuff was ok, but food and ambience, excellent!. Would come back.... but a bit pricey so maybe not too often."
Dined on 9/28/2013
"We were not from the area so we did not know of a nice restaurant to try. After being recommended by several locals, we decided to try out the Sunset. This restaurant was the perfect place for us to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. It was very romantic. Our waiter was fantastic and very accommodating. We had an open window view of the ocean. Our food was amazing. We made a reservation about 30 minutes prior to arriving at the restaurant, and we were seated immediately. We had noted on our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary. They had surprised us with a dessert on the house. The creme brulee was to die for."
Dined on 9/16/2013
"I have eaten at this restaurant a few time and always had a good experience. Last Sunday I went for lunch and while the food was good, the service was confused and patchy. I asked if I could substitute one higher-priced menu item for another on my salad, and was told I could not. However, later on, the same waiter let the table next to ours order chicken fingers(!) which was not even on the menu. Part of our order was forgotten and hastily brought out later on after we had received our food. The waiting staff also seemed unable / unwilling to control an over-populated and chaotic table close by."
Dined on 9/22/2013
"The restaurant is much larger than I imagined, but not cavernous. We went on a day when, for the first time in months the weather had been gloomy so it was very quiet for a Friday. As a result of that our entrée came out whilst we were still eating our appetizer. Our server was not happy about it and apologized about three times. Now to the nitty gritty, the food. I loved the menu selection, it covered the basic burger to exotic langoustines. I had a salad as appetizer which was very tasty and very fresh, followed by wild caught escolar. I like my fish cooked through but moist, it was perfect. The fish came with a white bean stew with tomatoes, beautiful flavours and was a perfect accompaniment to the delicate flavour of the escolar."
Dined on 9/21/2013
"A great place for brunch and a walk on the beach. Located just across the road from the beach with valet parking ($4.50 with validation). Food is good and prices are reasonable."
Dined on 9/15/2013
"Arrived slightly early. The group was somewhat surprised by the noise of the 1st floor. Pretty loud - not what we were looking for mom's 60th birthday. We asked the hostess for a quiet area, and she said that is the 2nd floor, but no waiter is there yet. We waited, as the 1st floor is definitely not what we were looking for. We got seated about 15minutes later, and the 2nd floor was MUCH quieter. Dinner was good. Watched the sunset with the family. Not bad for a birthday dinner with family, as long as you get the 2nd floor."
Dined on 9/9/2013
"Had a wonderful birthday lunch with my friend. We went up stairs where you have a great view of the ocean and scenery. Food and service was superb. Love this restaurant."
Dined on 9/7/2013

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