Moonshadows

4.5

4618 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Moonshadows restaurant has set the standard for excellence in Malibu dining since the day it opened it's doors, four decades ago. At Moonshadows guests find themselves immersed in an elegant yet comfortable environment complete with the breathtaking view of the Pacific ocean.

Whether sitting down for a romantic dinner, or a weekend brunch, guests are treated to the best of contemporary American cuisine. The menu is complimented by a wine list that has been honored with Wine Spectator's Award Of Excellence for three years in a row.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 456-3010
Website
http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Private Dining

Location
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Neighborhood
Malibu
Cross street
Big Rock
Parking details
Valet service is available 7 days a week.
Entertainment
The calm relaxing sound of the ocean heard during the week are joined by the very best in down tempo house grooves on the weekends. World famous DJs come to Moonshadows every weekend to serenade the crowd with an eclectic mix of musical styles. The view, the dj, the food, the drinks, and the sea breaze all combine to offer guests a complete sensory experience. For current and upcoming DJs visit MoonshadowsMalibu.com (http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/bluelounge/dj/index.html)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oyster of the Day$23.95
ponzu mignonette
Octopus Carpaccio$24.75
fennel, arugula, olives, orange, lemon dressing
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare$24.50
cucumber, seaweed, wasabi, avocado, sesame wonton chip
Tender Barbequed Octopus$25.75
fingerling potatoes, cannellini beans
London Style Salmon Cake$23.50
frisee, saffron aioli
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$28.50
celery root & cilantro puree
Burrata Cheese$22.50
heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction
Dungeness Crab Cake$26.95
arugula, celery, carrot, passionfruit puree
Fried Calamari$20.95
chipotle aioli
Parma Prosciutto & Mozzarella di Bufala$16.95
ham, buffalo mozzarella, 15 year aged balsamic
Shrimp Cocktail$23.50
moonshadows signature cocktail sauce

Chowder & Salads

Pacific Seafood Chowder$14.95
clams, halibut, salmon, bay shrimp, potato, dill cream
Sweet Maine Lobster Caesar Salad$26.95
baby romaine, bacon, croutons, caesar dressing
Roasted Organic Red & Yellow Beet Salad$22.95
goat cheese, apple, pecans, beet vinaigrette, balsamic syrup
Caesar Salad$18.50
baby romaine, croutons, caesar dressing
D'anjou Pear Salad$20.50
greens, candied pecans, blue cheese, pear vinaigrette
Dungeness Crab & Tiger Shrimp Salad$24.95
mixed greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, egg, lemon vinaigrette
wedge salad$19.50
iceberg lettuce, bacon, cherry tomatoes, croutons, blue cheese dressing

Breakfast

Oven Baked Stuffed Butter Croissant$23.50
roasted chicken hash, fontina cheese béchamel, potato hash, watermelon
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Country Ham$24.75
asparagus, cherry tomatoes, potato hash, sautéed spinach
Hanger Steak & Fried Eggs$31.95
potato hash, creamed spinach
Napa Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Omelette$26.50
potato hash, sautéed spinach
Rock Shrimp & Bay Scallop Omelette$28.50
asparagus, cherry tomatoes, potato hash, sautéed spinach
crispy potato galette$27.50
house cured salmon, creame fraiche, arugula, lemon dressing

Main Courses

Maine Lobster Roll$34.95
brioche, celery, orange mayonnaise, cole slaw, potato chips
Scottish Organic Salmon$35.75
spinach, fingerling potatoes, lemon caper beurre blanc
Miso Glazed Black Cod$36.95
bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, green tea rice, ponzu sauce
Pacific Swordfish$37.95
seasonal vegetable caponata, fingerling potatoes
Lobster & Crab Linguine$44.50
light spicy tomato sauce
Pumpkin Tortelloni$29.50
sage, parmesan & cream sauce
American Kobe Beef Burger$24.50
brioche bun, caramelized onions, tomato, arugula, potato chips
Free-Range Chicken$33.95
corn, mushrooms, truffled chicken demi-glace, mashed potatoes
filet mignon (10oz)$59.50
spinach, mashed potatoes, red wine reduction
rib eye steak (12 oz) $49.95
spinach , mashed potatoes, porcini sauce

Sides

$12.95

Mashed Potatoes$12.95
Braised Bok Choy$12.95
Steamed Rice$12.95
Shiitake Mushrooms$12.95
Garlic Spinach$12.95
Asparagus$12.95

What 4,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Romantic
Beach Cities
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moonshadows in Malibu enchants with "stunning ocean views" and a vibrant atmosphere. The seafood is "phenomenal," complemented by "great service" from attentive staff. While some dishes may vary in quality, the location's charm and ambiance make it a fantastic spot for special occasions. Ideal for those seeking a memorable dining experience.

4,618 Reviews

L
LaVon
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Moonshadows for a great dinner night. Everything was amazing. All your staff were great, the food was delicious, and of course the ambiance was amazing. Watching the sunset was an additional bonus.
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Cindy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience on the water and the beach. Best atmosphere and a team effort for service of your meal.
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Julio
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Heard so much about this place but was disappointed Food was over priced for the quality, Kobe beef was tasteless and dry almost burned. Sangria was not good Service was not great, nice lady but service was not good Took for ever to get food, seemed like it had stand on the side for a bit. burger was cold I should have returned it. Had ask twice for drinks ordered and brought the wrong drink The lobster and crab pasta was very disappointing Drove two hours to get there and it was not worth the drive Birthday dessert took so long to get we were actually walking out to get the bill because it was again taking forever. Would not go back, personally would not recommend
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David
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great location with very good food and excellent service.
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jaime
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service the waitress was super accommodating lovely attitude. The food was delicious wine selection is perfect and the cocktails are delicious definitely coming back again the view is beautiful and the lighting in the restaurant is perfect
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BrunchSoHard
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, incredible service and ambiance!
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Mario
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Server was awful . Asked for ocean view but they said not available but all the tables were empty
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Lilly
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We went to Moonshadows for our one year wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, our expectations were high and we were completely let down. Service was extremely slow and our server was very nice but inattentive. There was no conversation about the menu, or about anything at all. The table had dried leftover food from a previous guest and the water glasses had stuff floating in them. The BBQ octopus appetizer was very good, however everything else we ate was average. I had put on our Open Table reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary and no one mentioned anything until after I asked for the check, the server brought out an unidentified dessert that read "Happy Anniversary". That was very nice, but delivered it with no explanation of what it was. It tasted like nothing. I had to ask for the check again to another server because ours was nowhere to be found. The atmosphere and setting was beautiful, but everything else was not great. We will not go back.
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Yasmina
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my very first time at Moonshadows. A friend of mine had recommended it to me, so I decided to go with a friend today. The venue totally exceeded our expectations, from the location, the sitting by the ocean, the view, the food, the service ... we were both simply delighted with the experience. Definitively, adding Moonshadows as one of my places "to go" here in LA!! The only thing is that parking extremely limited; so basically, you have to do Valet.
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scott
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The good: located on the beach in Malibu. The bad: everything else!!!!!! Opinion: many fine restaurants in Malibu, pick one of those instead for sure! Avoid Moonshadows absolutely. This advice from a Cornell University hospitality retired professional.
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FAQs

Moonshadows offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 456-3010.

Moonshadows is rated 4.5 stars by 4618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Additional information

Cross street
Big Rock
Neighborhood
Malibu
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet service is available 7 days a week.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The calm relaxing sound of the ocean heard during the week are joined by the very best in down tempo house grooves on the weekends. World famous DJs come to Moonshadows every weekend to serenade the crowd with an eclectic mix of musical styles. The view, the dj, the food, the drinks, and the sea breaze all combine to offer guests a complete sensory experience. For current and upcoming DJs visit MoonshadowsMalibu.com (http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/bluelounge/dj/index.html)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/
Phone number
(310) 456-3010
Private party facilities
Private Dining

Moonshadows

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Filet Mignon (10 oz)

filet mignon (10oz)

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Oyster of the Day$23.95

Octopus Carpaccio$24.75

Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare$24.50

Tender Barbequed Octopus$25.75

London Style Salmon Cake$23.50

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$28.50

Burrata Cheese$22.50

Dungeness Crab Cake$26.95

Fried Calamari$20.95

Parma Prosciutto & Mozzarella di Bufala$16.95

Shrimp Cocktail$23.50

Chowder & Salads

Pacific Seafood Chowder$14.95

Sweet Maine Lobster Caesar Salad$26.95

Roasted Organic Red & Yellow Beet Salad$22.95

Caesar Salad$18.50

D'anjou Pear Salad$20.50

Dungeness Crab & Tiger Shrimp Salad$24.95

wedge salad$19.50

Breakfast

Oven Baked Stuffed Butter Croissant$23.50

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Country Ham$24.75

Hanger Steak & Fried Eggs$31.95

Napa Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Omelette$26.50

Rock Shrimp & Bay Scallop Omelette$28.50

crispy potato galette$27.50

Main Courses

Maine Lobster Roll$34.95

Scottish Organic Salmon$35.75

Miso Glazed Black Cod$36.95

Pacific Swordfish$37.95

Lobster & Crab Linguine$44.50

Pumpkin Tortelloni$29.50

American Kobe Beef Burger$24.50

Free-Range Chicken$33.95

filet mignon (10oz)$59.50

rib eye steak (12 oz) $49.95

Featured Items

Fish of the Day

Oven Roasted Maine Lobster

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$12.95

Braised Bok Choy$12.95

Steamed Rice$12.95

Shiitake Mushrooms$12.95

Garlic Spinach$12.95

Asparagus$12.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Moonshadows offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Moonshadows restaurant rated?

Is Moonshadows currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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