Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

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28128 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Paradise Cove Road)
Malibu, CA 90265

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(310) 457-2503
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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 - 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 - Malibu, CA
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Best

Can drink on the beach! Food is yummy!!! Just don't stay past five hours or you pay lots for parking!

Worst

The loacation is the only reason to eat here. The food is served in gargantuan and unappetizing proportions. Screaming children abound. The food is quite similar to other Bob Morr...

Why the bad reviews? 7/10/2004

The steak and chicken dishes were great. We had a party of three and all our dishes were great! Atmosphere was great. Recommend making reservations if eating dinner, call ahead if you're running late. Pros: Seaside dining. more
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the best restaurant in town 6/27/2004

i am so pleased because the food was exquisite and it was such a plesant experience that i hope my fiance' and i will be going soon. it was the best experience in dinning i have ever had. I have recommened it to all of my friends and will keep on promoting and advertising all of the time... I am so glad that we stepped into such a wonderful atmosphere and restaurant and i will reasure you you will be hearing and seeing us soon. --thank you jason & jenny Pros: great food, cozy atmosphere, great bar service ;) Cons: , faster seating, not dark enough more
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Boring, bad food; Great views 6/13/2004

Treatment of the food is much like any other average restaurant all across America: boring but the portions will definitely overfill your belly. Avoid their breakfasts ... terrible eggs and dreadful pancakes. Diners during dinnertime cannot see the magnificent views of the beach and sea, and the food is not the draw. The best dining time is lunch, in order to see the white sand and waves. Watch out for the coconut shrimp. You get one large prawn, sliced in half, coated with coconut, & served on individual skewers to make it look like 2 shrimps on this huge platter of fries, too much fried squid, and few pieces of insipidly fried fish. The crab-stuffed tomato is quite good, much like your Aunt Sally might have made in the 50's. Pros: good parking, lunch is the best Cons: , avoid breakfast, don't eat dinner here more
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FUN IN THE SUN!! 3/7/2004

It's a great place to go and relax. You can order your food to go and sit on the beach and enjoy instead of waiting for a table inside. It can get a little loud inside. :) If you want to sit inside I recommend you make a reservation. Pros: Great Location, Good Drinks, Good Food Cons: , Crowded on Holidays more
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It's all about location 7/6/2003

The loacation is the only reason to eat here. The food is served in gargantuan and unappetizing proportions. Screaming children abound. The food is quite similar to other Bob Morris restaurant - heaving salad bars, giant slices of cake, lots of frozen alcoholic bevvies for frazzled parents... etc. The beach is lovely and it can be rather pleasant when it's not too crowded. Pros: location Cons: screaming children, crowded more
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Little hidden PARADISE! 4/28/2003

This palce was great! The food was awsome, the staff was great, and the view was extraordinary. This is truely a ltlle paradise! more
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love it, love it, love it! 11/4/2002

Enjoy the mellow ocean views while you munch on fresh organic goodies from the fabulous salad bar (which includes caprese, mussels, dolmas, and mixed seafood ceviche). Have some fried Calamari in the big Martini glass too. Also, the apple smoked bacon is to die for! Stroll on the beach and check out the tide pools after you eat. What a delight! more
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Beach Blanket Bingo 10/3/2002

I lived in So. California and this was my favorite place to spend a day at the beach with a special lady. I remember going there when Jim was filming the ""Rockford Files"" and was told that there were 142 people ahead of me on the lunch waiting list. I still was eating with in one hour. I met most of the stars of the show and have remembered that lunch for years. As for food I have great memorys of the desert tray. Pros: view, food more
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Paradise Lost? 9/10/2002

Whoa -- who's giving this surprising downer of a place the high ratings? Maybe things have changed since they took away the outside seating (that's right, no more drinks or service outside until further notice, and the inside is pretty bleak), but if this joint is L.A.'s best beach bar, then this town is in worse shape than anyone thought. Maybe I'd recommended it to sociologists and people who like to gorge on free peanuts, but that's about it. more
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Bad bar...that isn't really a bar. 9/1/2002

My wife and I went here with a friend. The drinks werent bad but to wait for an hour to get one was rediculous. You have to buy $15 worth of food to get validated or pay $20 to get out of parking lot. We called to get a little more info and the gentleman that answered the phone was rude and unhelpful. The outside seating you are not allowed to have drinks, not that they tell you that. Pros: On the beach Cons: Far from anywere, expensive more
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Great location, lots of food!!! 8/22/2002

I visited this cafe on the recommendation of the Citysearch website. It took a while to find the place but it was well worth the effort. The location is wonderful, overlooking the sea. The food also was very good but maybe the portions were a bit too large. Pros: Great Views, Good Service Cons: Large Food Portions more
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Beautiful! Sucky waitstaff outside. 8/8/2002

I love this place and have been coming here for a few years now. It's increadibly beautiful and the drinks are great. Food is so-so. My only major complaint is the outside (beach chairs) waitstaff. They're never friendly, and always seem overworked & irritated. I've waited as much as 1 1/2 hours to place an order! Other than that I HIGHLY recommend this place. Pros: Beautiful view, Beautiful view Cons: Crowded, overworked waiters more
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What A Paradise 7/15/2002

My husband and I went to the Cove, Saturday afternoon. We were very pleased with the ""strong drinks,"" as well as with the friendly service. The beach location is excellent! We had lunch in the outdoor sand patio, overlooking the beach. IT WAS GREAT. The food was so so, fried with very little seasoning. We'd definitely go again for the view of the ocean and drinks. Pros: OCEAN VIEW, STRONG DRINKS, FRIENDLY SERVICE Cons: FOOD more
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love this place 7/11/2002

great place to kick back and enjoy a summer day. 3-hr parking is free with restaurant validation, which gives ample time to enjoy the private beach. seafood (cold sampler!) is v. fresh, and huge portions. always crowded on weekends, so make reservations. Pros: food, atmosphere Cons: distance more
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one day getaway 6/18/2002

I go to paradise cove at least once a month. It's a great one day getaway. more
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Good Times 5/20/2002

A location worthy of any beautiful summer afternoon. This place is an excellent place to enjoy the beach, drink a bloody mary and waste away the day. You can also hike to Point Dume from here, which is a great hike along one of the best beaches in Malibu. more
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Owner Message

  • Bob Morris' Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is the only restaurant in Malibu that is right on the sand with its own private beach and cove. The next time you're trying to think of where to bring your family, date or loved one for dinner, consider Paradise Cove. Enjoy the beach, the people, the food and the giant mile high chocolate cakes. It's romantic, with a private cove, ocean views, jazz nights and delicious seafood.

    Come for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, or just to hang out and relax with a drink. Our breakfast menu includes items such as Belgian waffles, pancakes, breakfast burritos, French toast and double cheese egg omelets. For lunch, we have lots of sandwiches to choose from, a salad bar and appetizers.

Editorial

  • In Short
    This secluded spot is the quintessential beach bar and restaurant. Sarong-wearing locals drink Coronas from icy buckets two feet from the water, while barefoot diners snag seats in the sand after ordering food and drinks. Large groups and families wait for tables overlooking the Pacific at the full-service restaurant inside. Sesame-encrusted ahi tuna steak sandwich is a lunch favorite, while seafood dinners include iced platters filled with poached shrimp, shucked oysters and king crab legs.

  • 5/2/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Sat-Sun 7am-10pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central Malibu
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