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Moonshadows

4.5
4.5
4029 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
DUE TO RESTRICTIONS WITH COVID-19 AND LIMITATIONS PLEASE CALL HOSTESS DESK FOR FURTHER INQUIRES (310) 456-3010 EXTENSION 4

Moonshadows has set the standard for excellence in Malibu dining since the day it opened it's doors, four decades ago. At Moonshadows guest's find themselves immersed in an elegant yet comfortable environment complete with the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.

Whether sitting down for a romantic dinner, or a weekend brunch, guests are treated to the best of contemporary American cuisine. The menu is complimented by a wine list that has been honored with Wine Spectator's Award Of Excellence for three years in a row.

Weekends feature an international roster of DJs spinning an eclectic mix of down tempo, lounge, and house grooves. Bottle service is available on the patio, and reservations are highly recommended on the weekends.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 89 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of operation

    LUNCH Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 4:00pm BRUNCH Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am - 4:00pm DINNER Sunday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday, 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm BAR Monday - Thursday, open until midnight Friday & Saturday, open until 1:00am

  • Phone number

    (310) 456-3010

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining

  • Private party contact

    Alessandro Antoniazzi: (310) 456-3010

  • Neighborhood

    Malibu

  • Cross street

    Big Rock

  • Parking details

    Valet service is available 7 days a week.

  • Entertainment

    The calm relaxing sound of the ocean heard during the week are joined by the very best in down tempo house grooves on the weekends. World famous DJs come to Moonshadows every weekend to serenade the crowd with an eclectic mix of musical styles. The view, the dj, the food, the drinks, and the sea breaze all combine to offer guests a complete sensory experience. For current and upcoming DJs visit MoonshadowsMalibu.com (http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/bluelounge/dj/index.html)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

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  1. JenniferM

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a breathtaking view with wonderful service and fresh fish. Loved everything about this evening. Not touristy at all.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I love the place the vibe and the food is always great thank you.
  3. JHan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The view was very nice, but the noisy street behind us was very loud motorcycles passing by. Also, the valet parking is pretty interesting. Food was great. Service was great.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch on the patio and overall had a beautiful time. Valet parking was quick and easy. We were seated right away for our reservation. Our server was Ben and he made for a very pleasant experience. The food was absolutely delicious! Sometimes you feel as though you pay for the view at restaurants near the ocean but not in this case. 10/10!
  5. Izzy

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience ! Food was delicious and fresh! The view was second to none. The California bouillabaisse was delicious! Dessert was also delicious. The strawberry rhubarb dessert was awesome! Thanks for the great night 
  6. PerlaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Nice location for a cute dinner. Not a fan of the parking but valet was affordable. We aren’t big seafood fans, got the free range chickens and it was good. Would recommend If you are big on seafood and are in The area.
  7. Joyful

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    The Food was good, but the service was terrible. Waiters and greeting host had such an attitude. Little to no friendliness. Constantly kept having to ask for more water, were not attentive to us at all.
  8. lapinatanya

    Turkey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful view, good food. A bit pricey but that’s what you expect in Malibu anyway.
  9. Jake

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Try the Lobster and Shrimp appetizer . It’s delicious! Everything was excellent
  10. WalterM

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The experience was quite good. Makes for a nice destination.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delish!! So enjoyed everything. Made my birthday extra special! I’m glad I chose to visit Moonshadows!! It had been a long time. I will be back sooner than later.
  12. Tara

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Fab view, great food and service. Decor is jankey and cheap looking. But will definitely go back!
  13. kwocean

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous setting of course, extensive menu and excellent food. Lots of tables of people enjoying being together. Great service! Overall, a wonderful experience.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ocean view was amazing and the staff were quick and courteous with the service!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sooo I don’t even know where to begin… this was my first time at Moonshadows , we ordered tuna tartar which was absolutely incredible / we had the octopus - delishhhh scallops and calamari not only the appetizers arrived like 8 mins after we ordered which totally shocked me how fast they came out . The food /staff / view / atmosphere just 10/10. I can’t wait to go back !💜thank you Moonshadows
  16. KiKi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service, love going to Moonshadows!
  17. ChicagoJP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice views, very good service staff, food was good for the price, and nice selection of wines. They get 5 Stars for working with my sons food allergies (eggs, Milks, nuts) thanks for a great and SAFE night.
  18. SalG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing views and good food , a place everyone should experience.
  19. DavidP

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ideal for quiet celebration. Easy parking. Ocean view
  20. JulieBee

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The location and food were wonderful and our waiter Robert was attentive without rushing us at all. Great place for a special meal/celebration
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    regular food, not worth the money, try other places, but overall no good food at malibu.
  22. Sushi

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    it was a disappointment. food was terrible, and the resturant only looked good on photos and it's actually very small
  23. RomeoJ

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for brunch or lunch and awesome for dinner!!ambience is out of site!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a great night out. We celebrated my birthday and I requested table with a view and happy that I got one. All stuff is very nice, and of course the atmosphere is amazing.
  25. DoronC

    Miami

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Moonshadows We are from Miami where we have an amazing array of great restaurants but I will say this Moonshadows is one of the best we have been to the food the view the ambiance was amazing Charles our server helped make our evening quite special
  26. DianneB

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely amazing!Great food & great ambulance!
  27. Foodielover1

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    So over rated! Very expensive, mediocre service but beautiful view. Guess that’s what you pay for. Tuna burger was a very thin slice of tuna. More bread than anything. My Cobb salad was good but a little over dressed making it soggy and lettuce has brown tips! Not cool for a $24 salad! Won’t go back and of course the $10 parking was a little much as it was parked a stone throw away.
  28. Susan

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An awesome lunch by the ocean in Malibu. Fabulous food and outstanding service.
  29. HaoC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    food is extremely bad , none of them are good enough to chew or even taste. but ser vice is in mid-level and the ambience is good for photographer and KOL or Influcers. expecially when getting dark. parking is insane with cash only and ATM will also charge you addtional $6 fees for transactions. I would definitely not recommend for eating anything there, but its good for photos.
  30. Emily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, valet parking was nice. Dessert was the best part!
  31. SBSBSB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was OK, not horrible not great. I see why people like the place because of the setting but I can think of better places with better food
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Some of the food was lukewarm. Clam chowder tasted like bread was in it instead of potatoes. Salad was good.
  33. SherriH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The location and view are breathtaking. My husband had a pasta special which was rigatoni with prawns, morel mushrooms and lobster sauce and it was excellent. I had the lobster caeser salad which was good and the panna cotta which was excellent. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to LA from Canada.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The sea bass was very good. A bit small for the price in my opinion. But the lobster sauce, rice, and spinach was good too. The house bread was really good too. I also had the cheesecake which was a petite delight.
  35. RogerM

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perhaps the best seafood dinner ever. Sea Bass over spinach and black rice surrounded by lobster sauce. Every bite was a taste revelation! Thick cut ofSea Bass was crisped outside and moist and fluffy inside — amazing! Wife’s salmon and friend’s tuna were also excellent. Service was outstanding. Very, very knowledgeable and expressive waiter who really leaned into recommendations on the wine (Donum Pinot — excellent) and food. And was engaged and entertaining for my wife’s birthday. Ambiance is all about the location. Not fancy inside but as my friend said, “it’s like we’re on a cruise ship.”
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful drinks and beautiful view, what more could you ask for. Surprised family by bribing them here and they LOVED IT. amazing variety for seafood and options for those who don’t prefer it. Thank you for another amazing experience!
  37. IanE

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome, great food, fantastic service, literally right on the beach. Romantic lunch to celebrate our anniversary and they did a superb job - can’t recommend highly enough.
  38. Terry

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really recommend this place. Wow. SERVICE - I've been here twice with my elderly parents and my kids in the last few months. Each time, the service was impeccable. So considerate attentive and kind. I never felt out of place or made to feel "less than" because of my parents or kids. Everyone on staff was kind and considerate. FOOD - Food is delicious. Drinks are on point and the seafood is fresh, clean and well prepared. I enjoyed the oysters, the surf and turf, the lobster and crab pasta, and the bouillabaisse with my family. The food is well prepared and delicious. AMBIENCE - Truly second to none. You're sitting right by the ocean and have the best view of the water. The decor is elegant yet simple and clean and is perfect for a romantic night or a special occasion.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Celebrating a birthday and they made it so special. Looking forward to dining there again.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great menu!! Can’t wait to return!

FAQs

Moonshadows is rated 4.5 stars by 4029 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 89 times today
Google Map for Moonshadows

20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Big Rock

  • Neighborhood

    Malibu

  • Hours of operation

    LUNCH Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 4:00pm BRUNCH Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am - 4:00pm DINNER Sunday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday, 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm BAR Monday - Thursday, open until midnight Friday & Saturday, open until 1:00am

  • Cuisines

    American, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet service is available 7 days a week.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    The calm relaxing sound of the ocean heard during the week are joined by the very best in down tempo house grooves on the weekends. World famous DJs come to Moonshadows every weekend to serenade the crowd with an eclectic mix of musical styles. The view, the dj, the food, the drinks, and the sea breaze all combine to offer guests a complete sensory experience. For current and upcoming DJs visit MoonshadowsMalibu.com (http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/bluelounge/dj/index.html)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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