How to plan Malibu
Malibu has enough Dine LA restaurant-week context to support a focused local guide; use the Perk Nation directory search to connect the dining plan with nearby categories.
Use the rankings first, then use the full list when you already know the cuisine, neighborhood, or price tier you want. The ranking favors restaurants with broader meal availability, clearer value, strong occasion fit, and cuisine intent that people commonly search during restaurant week.
Top ranked restaurants in Malibu
- #1 Duke's MalibuDuke's Malibu stands out for Seafood. The lunch-and-dinner availability gives it more flexibility than dinner-only picks. The accessible menu tier makes it useful for value-focused restaurant-week planning.Seafood · Lunch $35, Dinner $45 · 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy
- #2 Mastro's Ocean Club - MalibuMastro's Ocean Club - Malibu stands out for Steakhouse. Treat this as a dinner-first reservation and book ahead for peak nights. The higher menu tier makes it better for celebrations, date nights, and client dinners.Steakhouse · Dinner $65 & Above · 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
- #3 Zinqué - MalibuZinqué - Malibu stands out for French. Treat this as a dinner-first reservation and book ahead for peak nights. The mid-tier pricing works well when you want a polished meal without jumping straight to a splurge.French · Dinner $55 · 23841 Malibu Road, Unit 21
- #4 Marmalade Café - MalibuMarmalade Café - Malibu stands out for American. Treat this as a dinner-first reservation and book ahead for peak nights. The mid-tier pricing works well when you want a polished meal without jumping straight to a splurge.American · Dinner $45 · 3894 Cross Creek Rd.
More Malibu restaurants to compare
- Duke's Malibu · Seafood · Lunch $35, Dinner $45 · 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy
- Marmalade Café - Malibu · American · Dinner $45 · 3894 Cross Creek Rd.
- Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu · Steakhouse · Dinner $65 & Above · 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
- Zinqué - Malibu · French · Dinner $55 · 23841 Malibu Road, Unit 21