Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California

Located above the waves in the Malibu Beach Inn with an elegant dining room and a spectacular ocean-view deck, the Carbon Beach Club Restaurant is a top-notch restaurant that serves award-winning Californian cuisine and world-class wines in a breathtaking setting.

The polished and tranquil hideaway offers a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of Malibu’s beach scene with designer interiors in calming cool blue and gray tones, contemporary décor, and white oak and teak floors. Market-driven menus feature farm-to-table dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients such as fresh seafood, prime meats and chicken, and organic vegetables and salads. The cuisine is accompanied by a selection of acclaimed global wines, craft beers by the bottles, top-shelf spirits and signature cocktails.

22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-460-7509

Inspired by Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, Duke’s Malibu is a beautiful ocean-facing spot with spectacular views that serves classic Hawaiian fare and colorful cocktails. Boasting locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the coast of Southern California, the relaxed and laid-back restaurant features a tropical-inspired dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and an energetic tropical vibe and serves seafood-centric dishes such as Roasted Tristan Da Cunha Lobster Tails, Kona-Crusted New York Strip Steak, Huli Chicken, Fish Tacos, and Kalua Pork & Cabbage. The Barefoot Bar serves a variety of creative cocktails and tiki-style drinks such as Mai Tais, craft beers, and casual wines and Tahitian dancers provide some fun entertainment.

21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-317-0777, (website link)

Geoffrey's Malibu is a 70-year-old Malibu landmark that offers secluded dining with outdoor patio seating overlooking the ocean. One of the most famous restaurants in Malibu, and one where celebrities go to escape the crowds, Geoffrey’s Malibu serves contemporary Californian cuisine against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views. Every seat in the restaurant offers a border-less, panoramic view of the ocean and diners can enjoy mouthwatering dishes of fresh seafood like Herb-Crusted Salmon with artichoke puree and Crab Cake Benedict, along with delicious steaks, fresh salads, and several vegetarian options. The cuisine is accompanied by a selection of acclaimed global wines, craft beers by the bottles, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails.

27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-457-1519

Restaurants For a Date

Situated at both ends of the Malibu Pier nearly 800 feet past the shore with panoramic views of Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Park, Malibu Farm is a locally owned, Scandinavian-inspired restaurant, farm-to-table restaurant that serves health-minded, organic cuisine sourced from local farmers, fishermen and artisanal producers. The delicious all-day menu features mouthwatering dishes like burrata with peaches and arugula, cauliflower and zucchini crust pizzas mustard-lemon roast chicken, and vegetable paella, Helena Hendersen's famous Swedish pancakes with bacon bits for brunch. The full bar serves casual wines, craft beers, creative cocktails, and inventive variations of mimosas like apple, watermelon, and beet carrot.

23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-456-1112

Mastro's Ocean Club is a fine-dining seafood-and-steak restaurant with breathtaking ocean views that offers an idyllic spot for a romantic date night or a celebratory dinner. One of several restaurants in the Mastro`s Restaurants, LLC group with branches in prominent cities across the country, Mastro’s Ocean Club Steakhouse is recognized for its exceptional combination of highly acclaimed cuisine, globally-inspired wines, world-class service, and live entertainment. The restaurant serves a menu of prime-grade beef cooked to perfection, lamb chops, baby back ribs, and pork tenderloin, as well as fresh seafood, house-made pasta and sauces, fresh salads and sides, and decadent desserts. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.

18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Phone: 310-454-4357, (website link)