Quick Summary: Renowned for being a playground for the rich and famous, as well as its spectacular celebrity homes and beautiful beaches, the beloved beach town of Malibu is hard to beat when it comes to romantic restaurants and stylish spots to celebrate love. From oceanside eateries with breathtaking views to cozy sidewalk cafés and award-winning, chef-driven fine dining establishments, here are some of the sunny seaside city’s top romantic restaurants.


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1. Carbon Beach Club Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Carbon Beach Club Restaurant | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Carbon Beach Club Restaurant

2. Duke’s Malibu ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Duke’s Malibu | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Duke’s Malibu

3. Geoffrey's Malibu

Geoffrey's Malibu | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Geoffrey's Malibu

4. Malibu Farm

Category: Activities
Malibu Farm | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Malibu Farm

5. Mastro's Ocean Club

Mastro's Ocean Club | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com

6. Moonshadows

Moonshadows | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Moonshadows

7. Nobu Malibu

Nobu Malibu | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Nobu Malibu

8. Ollo

9. Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© davit85/stock.adobe.com

10. Taverna Tony

Category: Food & Drink
Taverna Tony | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Taverna Tony

11. The Sunset Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
The Sunset Restaurant | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© The Sunset Restaurant

12. Tramonto Bistro

Category: Food & Drink
Tramonto Bistro | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Tramonto Bistro

13. V's Restaurant and Bar

Category: Food & Drink
V's Restaurant and Bar | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© V's Restaurant + Bar

14. Reel Inn Malibu

Category: Accommodations
Reel Inn Malibu | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Reel Inn Malibu

15. Neptune’s Net

Neptune’s Net | Romantic Restaurants in Malibu, California
© Neptune’s Net

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