Malibu Seafood
25653 CA-1, Malibu, CA
Crema's Take
“This beachside seafood shack serves up some of California's crispiest fish and chips in a casual, rustic setting right across from the sand, where you order inside and eat in a covered outdoor area that captures the true coastal vibe. Beyond the legendary fried fish, their fresh catches shine in everything from king crab salads to fried oysters and clam chowder, all at prices that won't drain your wallet. It's the kind of unpretentious spot where locals and travelers alike keep coming back because the seafood is genuinely excellent and the experience feels authentically Malibu.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Best fish and chips in California. I recommend the fish and chips, shrimp and chips, and fish taquitos. I heard the tacos are phenomenal but I always resort to the aforementioned. I’ve also tried the potato salad, which is superb, but the clam chowder is not good here unfortunately. Still, this is a five-star and the best fish and chips house in California.
It was raining on that day we went to get lunch from here. You order in the small store and go to the closed seating area beside the store for dining. Fish and chips were crispy but lacked any seasoning, the shrimps were yum, and paired well with pilaf.
Great food & market, across from the beach. Fish & chips are unbeatable. We also had clam chowder and a real crab salad. All very tasty. All fresh. Reasonable prices. Rustic style dining. Parking can be a challenge if you go normal eating hours, but not impossible. Restroom behind the building. Best seafood!
It was such good fresh seafood! Great prices and fast service. I had a king crab salad(perfection!) that came with a clam chowder. My friend and I shared the fried oysters. And he let me try his fried scallop sandwich which was insanely delicious.
Malibu Seafood, October 5, 2025 My daughter's sister said you got to try this place so we decided to & why not if you're coming out to Malibu, CA for the beach 🏖️ or just enjoying a drive up & down the PCH you can't go wrong especially if you ❤️ seafood! Malibu Seafood is so Awesome! With so many different kinds of seafood to choose from as you can see on their menu plus other stuff also like different kinds of bread to eat with their clam chowder sourdough bread 🍞 or a bagel 🥯 or a baguette 🥖 for later & OMG! 🤤 The "Fish & Chips" are to die for they are so freaking good perfectly battered & the french fries just have that amazing taste to them also plus the clam chowder & the shrimp tacos 🍤 🌮 ! So no matter what you order you can't go wrong! Please don't forget the extra tartar sauce & the malt vinegar or the ketchup or the hot sauce 🌶️ some people enjoy that & the butter 🧈. Note: the outside eating areas can get very busy to find a table but you can & I ❤️ the "No Dogs" 🐕 sign but you still see them there! L🤣L! The view is breath taking of the ocean 🌊 & you can see the PCH right there as you eat it's so beautiful. Thank You to everyone here at Malibu Seafood for making our first time here a very wonderful & exciting day with all of the food & the smell of fresh seafood & the sights & sounds of people enjoying life & just eating & making everlasting memories. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s & 💯%+ for the service & for the food & everything else. Great Job Y'all!!! 👏 😎👍
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