Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

06/24/2008 Posted by janaschreiber8

My family and I have been going to this place for years for many special celebrations. The food is quality, the fish is fresh and uniquley presented whether pistachio or parmesean encrusted, and the location is lovely. It doesn't get much better than being right on the beach, and waiting for your table with peanuts and cocktails while sitting on chairs in the sand. This restaraunt is a prime destitnation for beach lovers who cannot pull themselves away from the beautiful malibu sunset. We held my mom's 50th suprise birthday party here and nothing could have made the occasion better or more memorable.

Pros: Location Location Location!- and of course great food and fish

Cons: on the expensive side

06/17/2008 Posted by doll83

I went there on a Sunday and it was very packed. We were lucky to catch seats at the bar. It is certainly a rare spot because of dining and drinking by the ocean. Though it is a kind of chaotic and sloppy spot and the menu offers a very small choice.

Pros: Dining and drinking by the ocean...if you catch a seat

Cons: Ambience, menu, service

06/16/2008 Posted by GenepoolNYC

The Clam Chowder had the consistency of glue paste and tasted like nothing, I can't even remember what other food I ate because it had no flavor. The view is great but I wouldn't go back. They also have some type of insane parking policy, if you don't validate, you pay $25!

05/21/2008 Posted by dgc1987

I recently went here as part of an off-site "retreat" for work. We had a large party of about 30 people but the service was very prompt and attentive even though we only had one waiter. The food was great and you can't beat the location. It's right on the beach and it has a very cozy, yet open feel. I'll be back someday soon.

Pros: location and food

Cons: Paid parking

03/03/2008 Posted by delyte17

For the very first time writing a review, I must say this is THE Best place to start. We had such a great experience from the hostess, server and especially our food. Huge portions and not too expensive. Take your friends and family here when you want to show them a great Malibu Beach dining experience. Afterwards, the pier is a wonderrful way to chill and relax at the Ocean...even great for photo opps!

02/13/2008 Posted by thaipokey

I will never again be a patron of this establishment. I made a reservation for my wife’s birthday on 9 Feb at 6 pm which was lost when I arrived. To top it off the male manager inferred that I was lying about making a reservation and the female manager was arrogantly dismissive. And then when we left after a 30 minute wait with no food the parking lot wanted $3.00 from us. Completely ruined my wife’s birthday.

Cons: EXTERMLY POOR SERVICE

10/25/2007 Posted by alex304

We went there for the first time. On a crowded, busy Sunday, the only one receptionist available was being trained and of course inexperienced. We were told that we would have a 2 hour wait and were encouraged to have a drink outside. At a first glance, there was no place to even lean on to, so we opted to leave. Apparently, the parking sign is misleading too, they post with big letters $3.00 for 3hrs and with small illegible letters with validation or $25 without. We did not get validated as we did not anticipate that amount and we ended up paying $25. When I told the parking attendant that we were there for only 10 minutes he was rude and told me I have no option but to pay. I do not expect on a busy Sunday to receive the best of service, however I expect from a place that has been around for so long to know how to conduct their business and treat their customers. I wrote to them, was told that I would receive a refund for the outrageous parking fee and never received anything.

Pros: none

Cons: Bad service, no organization, parking is a rip off

09/17/2007 Posted by missjoymarie

What a perfect way to spend a Sunday! After reading the reviews, we almost didn't go. So happy we did! After searching a bit for parking (it can get busy!), we checked in with the hostess who told us it was a two hour wait to sit outside. So we played in the sand, on the pier, walked around, had a snow cone... and an hour later our lobster was blinking--an entire hour early! The hostess (who was very sweet) showed us to our table and our server (Phillip) was there to greet us in seconds. Unfortunately, they were out of mojitos, but he even went to check twice to make sure. The food was good--loved the barbecue shrimp and the oreo dessert, service was great and you can't beat the view. We can't wait to go back (hoping they'll have the mojitos!) and this time we'll bring our fishing gear. I've had longer waits at the Cheesecake Factory and didn't enjoy it even half as much. Break free from the confines of the city and spend a day at Paradise Cove--it is humanizing, enchanting and a whole heck of a lotta fun!

Pros: This is what being at the beach is all about!

Cons: May have to really look for parking.

08/21/2007 Posted by peggyarcher

Went on a weekend, and was told by the VERY RUDE hostess that they couldn't seat us (two people) because the list was too long. She told us to try at the bar, which was so packed you could barely move. You'd think that they'd have good service because they're so busy, but no. We never got drinks - never saw a server or a bartender. When we gave up and tried to find a deck chair and order food at the "to go" window, the line was very long and a couple said they'd been standing there for 45 minutes. The deck with chairs was totally packed, and despite the "no smoking" signs many people were lighting up and throwing butts in the sand where barefoot people were walking. There is no service to the outside deck, so many people just sit there and don't order anything since they don't have to, but it means that you can't get a chair even if you've purchased food (which we gave up on because the waits were so long). I have NEVER seen a restaurant that simply wasn't interested in taking my money. I won't be back, and I don't recommend that anyone else go there, either.

Pros: none that I could see

Cons: Crowded, bad service, rude staff

07/08/2007 Posted by jwinty

Came in the middle of week. Told it would be a 20 min wait. Became a 40 min wait. When I asked the hostess how much longer she told me another 20 minutes! Did not apologize for the wait. Was very indifferent at the inconvenience to me and my family coming there for a birthday breakfast. We finally got seated (yes, believe it or not we stayed) and waited another 45 minutes to get our breakfast. Food was cold. My son's pancakes were normal on top, burnt black on the bottom (as if they were trying to hide the fact that they were burnt!) I'm a 25 year resident of the area. Used to come here several times a year. Last few months have seen it turn. Something's gone wrong here with management. Not going back.

Pros: Eat with your toes in the sand

Cons: Come for breakfast, get your food after lunch