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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

4.5
4.5
5629 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is a delightful treat for visitors and residents of Malibu. Located at the beautiful Paradise Cove Pier, they offer breathtaking views, incredible service, delicious food and a casual atmosphere.

A reservation at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe does not hold you a table but puts your party on a priority waitlist. Guests with reservations could potentially wait up to 1 hour with the reservation, depending on how busy it is. Reservations may check-in 20 minutes before their reservation time so we can start preparing your table. In the meantime guests may enjoy the beach and get some drinks and appetizers from our to-go shop. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these strange times.

No mask, no service!
*Masks are required for all guests over the age of 2*

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 10pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 457-2503
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Malibu
  • Cross street
    Paradise Cove Rd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,629 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Great for scenic views

  • Beach Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Beach Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Beach Cities

    Great for scenic views

5,629 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location & ambiance. Food was good but not great. Expensive compared to similar meals

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over priced for the quality of the food. Will not rush back, they even have a 5% add on fee to the bill before a tip. Really! Yes, the comp the parking fee but the lowest it goes is still $10 dollars. It appears to me they are just trying to hang on but don't have the financial skills needed to do it. Really a shame, but they are running off a lot of customers.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor customer service. Saw our server once. She also cleaned the food I was going to take to go without asking.. High prices. Far from upscale. I won’t be coming back. Not worth my money.

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  4. SebasB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. The food was great and the service was excellent.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. Katie was perfect. She made everything better for our large party of 7.

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  6. StephanieL

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Portions sizes are huge. Fish tacos were delish!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place! Disappointing parking is getting so outrageously Expensive, I remember when it was $3. The food is good, our server this time is great. Service is hit & miss here. But it is well worth it, can’t find a place quite like Paradise Cove. It is must to at least come here once.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and service. Food is average and overpriced. Definitely worth going at least once.

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  9. LindaS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on a Sunday at 3 o’clock. It was very nice not too crowded and hectic as it is sometime in the summer. Beautiful views of the ocean and food was really good a little pricey.

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  10. MaureenJ

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic lunch...our server was amazing. It was my birthday and she was just super. Only minor quibble is there was building work going on right beside our outdoor table so the noise wasn't nice...but it is such a fabulous location not a big deal. It really is a beautiful spot...

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  11. StaceyW

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend ! Our favorite place we have eaten since visiting California. The food was amazing, as was the view !! Loved it !

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  12. MillieC

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always a special treat to come here - and dogs are allowed

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  13. JoniF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the beach. The view was amazing. The food was good . The price was higher than I expected. Server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely go back, but not frequently because of the price.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great place to seat on the beach and enjoy the seafood. Love the vibe and food. sea mew is annoying.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paradise Cove is the perfect place for lunch and a beautiful walk on the beach.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beach has reseeded a lot. Food is expensive and beach chairs are too. Great view though.

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  17. SylviaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone overall are friendly and attentive! Are waiter lack something… friendliness! There for the tips only

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  18. Lauren

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Magical! Such a beautiful setting and the service was fun and friendly. Definitely worth the drive :)

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  19. ArthurS

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Waitress was very friendly and professional. I had tuna steak, my wife had swordfish steak. Both cooked perfectly. Strong drinks. Perfect timing to eat at sunset

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  20. WaldirF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the food and place, all things amazing 🤩

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were so good!! Nice waiters! Beautiful view of the beach too! Definitely coming back again thank you!

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  22. XenaM

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and view of the Ocean! Bring an empty stomach because they have great entrees that are very big and delicious to eat!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely gorgeous view! Food is straightforward classic American and Cali options but done very well. Everything was delicious! Great vibes!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful day. We sat outside. Food is fabulous server Susan was friendly and helpful.

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  25. Loubin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Paradise Cove is always beautiful, but I feel the service has gone downhill at the restaurant. Our server was often no where to be seen and the food is pricey and just okay. I had to go to the check in desk to ask for some condiments. Coffee was bought out after half an hour after we had nearly eaten the breakfast. Apparently that is because they only have one coffee machine, but if they offer breakfast at a large restaurant maybe they should invest in another? I will keep returning as I love the setting, but the food and service could be a lot better.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place but having to pay $15 parking when you are dining in the restaurant is crazy

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  27. lisaf

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views and service! Enjoy your meal beachside!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is great, but there were minor delays on hetting a server and had ro ask. If a waiter or worker sees a table not getting serviced someone should just step up and ask the guest and get it done i stead of just all walking bye.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has such a cool, relaxing beautiful view. Food portions are very large. Wait staff and JJ are fabulous.!

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  30. TTB1010

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Greet atmosphere, Great hostess, parking prices are a rip!

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  31. SherylB

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As fantastic as always. We can’t leave L.A. without breakfast here 💕

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  32. CarolineW

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was fun right on the beach but the food was mediocre especially for the price

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful location! Incredibly tasty food and the service was outstanding! Will definitely be back!

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  34. Carolina

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place! I felt like I made the right choice by skipping crowded stops off the 1 - love the small cove vibe. Fish and chips yum! I loved the pineapple margarita. Watch out for seagulls if you eat outside - they love the food too!

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  35. StephanieM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The check-in line was a little strange with only one group being let in to check in at a time, we had a reservation and were almost late for it because we had to wait in line. All the people in line before us didn't have a reservation. Other than that EVERYTHING was AMAZING!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. LvFish

    Indiana

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The beauty of the surroundings...the pier and beach made Paradise Cove Beach Cafe the perfect place for our dinner in Malibu. We spent time having a drink at the bar until our table was ready. The female bartender was friendly and attentive. We sat in the toes-in-the-sand outdoor dining area for dinner. My husband and I split the mussels and fries; our dining companions like their choice of coconut shrimp and fries. This is a historic place, too, open since 1957, and has been visited by many celebrities. If we go back to L.A., I will plan to go to Paradise Cove Beach Cafe again!

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  37. AlbertS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a nice mid-afternoon early dinner in celebration of Mom's birthday - patio seating by the beach! This place never disappoints whenever we reserve a dining spot! Cheers,

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  38. LSMi

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It is great place for a meal and a trip to the beach.

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  39. RobertP

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Paradise Cove! Been a tradition for me for many years!

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  40. melpdx

    Portland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall enjoyed our visit. We had a reservation and were lucky enough to get seated in the coveted ocean side tables. View and ambience is amazing. Loved the cocktail menu and the drinks were great, but overpriced. You also will not find the drink prices on the menu so buyer beware, but I suppose that is to be expected if you're dining in Malibu. My thoughts on the food.. portions are too large and prices are too high. Except if you order their award winning clam chowder --- a "large bowl" comes in a tea cup size bowl and the clams were scarce. Also to note-- parking is $45!! That was a surprise when we arrived as I didn't see anywhere on the website that mentions that. You can get $30 knocked off if you get your ticket validated with minimum purchase, but still ... I guess this is Malibu, ya'll

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FAQs

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 5629 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 46 times today
Google Map for Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paradise Cove Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Malibu
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 10pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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