It was my mom's birthday and one of her favorite restaurants is Gladstones. She used to always bring us when we were kids and just seeing her face light up when we are there always brings back those memories. Well I decided to surprise her for her birthday (but my dad killed the surprise). First off, let me start by saying the restaurant only has bar and patio seating. The inside is being renovated due to the fires so we had to sit in the freezing cold at 7:30p. The staff was great by providing two heat lamps for our table. Once they finished, the waitress came over and took our order. I went with the surf & turf, while everyone else went with the fish & chips. I loved the lobster, peas and mashed potatoes but my steak was a little too fatty for me. I cut off the fat and ate the middle but it was still a lot of fat left. I don't think it was worth the price but it was good. Everyone else enjoyed their fish & chips and virgin Pina Colada's. Lastly they brought out an ice cream cake for my mom's birthday, which tasted exactly like the Bob's Big Boy hot fudge ice cream cake (brought back so many memories). Overall, Gladstones is still legit but needs a little work and they are working on it. Be patient but in the meantime, I'll still support. OOOC 3.5 out of 5 Afros read more

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Ok, I returned here after all these years and as of the time of writing this updated the inside is closed for renovations, the views are still outstanding, the staff was friendly and attentive and service was quick. The food is good, is it amazing, no, will I be coming back... yes I feel like enough has changed and they are putting effort in the right places and definitely heading in the right direction. I will say, the fish and chips were much better than another high end seafood restaurant I visited recently, I'm optimistic and excited for Gladstone's future. whatever you all are doing, keep it up :) read more

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Time to rebuild...and REVISIT one of SoCal's most iconic restaurants. The Great Fire of 2025 destroyed half of what was the old Gladstone's. Now they're rebuilding and they've refashioned their outdoor bar and deck area and are doing it right. Still offering great food and alcoholic delights - all right there on that patio area - and it was a GREAT HANG! My bud and I enjoyed drinks and traditional Glad-Fare (fish & chips, steamed veggies [Eat your vegetables!], clam chowdah' and more) and it was so damn good! The dudes working the joint were welcoming, multi-tasking, bending over backwards to make us comfortable and getting us everything we needed, post haste. So come on back and give this storied old restaurant a chance again - you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great time( as the usual!!) thank you to Issac who was so very kind to us. Great service and good! Thank you to the chef for working with the limited kitchen space and menu until the place reopens full force! My mom is a vegetarian and they we very kind to accommodate us. I have been coming here since I was a kid and family trips to Gladstone's! So happy they continue to be a great staple to the neighborhood! Love the beach and great drinks and food are such a treat! Miss those peanut barrel days! read more

A favorite of mine for over 30 years, so happy to see Gladstones is open and serving delicious seafood as always. My most recent visit began with a joyful greeting from the hostess who found me a table with a perfect view of the Pacific and Malibu beach. Ordered their world famous chowder in a bread bowl and was as content as could be. Chowder was delicious as always and the atmosphere is unmatched. Highly recommend you return to Gladstones on PCH as quickly as possible! Note that the interior is currently being remodeled, but there are plenty of tables on the deck, which is really where you want to be. Outdoor bar is also open! read more

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So happy Gladstones is back open! I had such a phenomenal experience here, the ocean views were absolutely stunning. Right now, only the patio is open and they're working with a limited menu since they're still renovating and recovering from the tragic fires, but it's heartwarming to see this iconic spot healing and the community showing up to support them. Our server was super friendly and attentive, we were never left waiting. We started off with their Pina Coladas, which were so refreshing and honestly tasted like a smoothie (in the best way). The calamari was AMAZING-- I couldn't stop eating it even though I was trying to save room for my entree I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich for my entree which was good, I wouldn't say it was anything special but was totally worth it with the breathtaking ocean views. Such a great place to come for a sunset dinner. I'm so happy to see this beloved restaurant standing strong and thriving again! read more

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Good service, tasty food and a fantastic view of the ocean. Outside seating only for now due to indoor remodeling. Plenty of umbrellas. read more

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Our server, Angel, he was friendly and did great. Manila clams and linguine--good! Shrimp Scampi also good! We had a quiet beautiful dinner after sunset. Parking was easy for $4-5 read more

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I came to Gladstone's in 1996-1997 on a family vacation and had such fond memories. When I moved back to CA, returning there was at the top of my list. They say you should never meet your heroes and I kind of wish I had stuck with the memory. The food was not good, there was bird poop everywhere, and everything looks old and rusty. There was about 10-15 people in the whole place, felt like a ghost town. I did ask for my leftovers to be turned into a mermaid which was the highlight of the visit. What happened to this place? It needs some love. With this location, I get that you don't need to try but... maybe try anyways? read more

Gladstones - Dolphin art with my leftovers - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

We love Gladstones, we had a birthday girl celebration. The food was great, and it was a perfect day for the beach. read more

Gladstones - The chocolate strawberry cake was from Paris baguettes. It was delicious and the birthday girl enjoyed it tremendously. - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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Service has always been great ! Views are definitely something worth the wait and drive to eat here ! when it comes to the food it's OK tuna tartar AMAZING (not on the menu any more or at the moment unsure) everything after that was just ok i had the seafood plater the lobster roll and Clam chowder out of all of it the clam shower was great but again nothing to rave about. read more

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Our daughter and son-in-law were visiting from Northern California and wanted to go to the beach. We went for brunch at Gladstone's We ate outside right by the ocean. It was a beautiful view and with such refreshing clean air. We had crab cakes and calimari for appetizers that were delicious, New England Clam Chowder in a sourdough bowl which we loved and Caesar salad with shrimp which our daughter said was the best she had every eaten. It was such an enjoyable time. read more

Gladstone's on PCH is all about the view, waves, sunshine, and that classic SoCal vibe. The seafood's fresh and the portions don't mess around. Loved the warm Sourdough, crispy fish tacos, golden fish and chips, and green beans that were so good I almost forgot they were vegetables. Friendly staff and plenty of parking seal the deal. read more

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8 of us went late afternoon to celebrate a couple of birthdays and put together a nice table with 3 on each side and one on each end which made for a nice ocean view for all but the man who's back was to the ocean. Our server, Jessica, was 5-star all the way even though she appeared to have lots and lots of tables to take care of. She has a great personality with lots of humor and made everyone laugh and was very helpful as almost everyone added or subtracted something from their menu order. Literally each couple in our group ordered fish & chips with the ladies ordering salads and it's safe to say everyone enjoyed their food. The only thing I barely ate half of were the French Fries, which were okay but just too much as I finished the chips. We also got a free birthday muffin that we all had a piece of. This is the second time we've been their since it reopened and while their fixing the inside due to the fires, the outside just beautiful with a nice view of the ocean with easy parking. read more

Gladstones - Jessica and me. - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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Beautiful beachfront lunch at Gladstones off PCH! Clams, lobster roll w/fries, cup of clam chowder, sourdough and white wine and a mai tai! Everything was great except clam broth was too salty so sent that back. Mai Tai was strong, which we liked! U appreciated he generous pour in my pinot grigio (slurp). Parking is $9 Thank you to our server Boris....we will be back. The host was very nice too. read more

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This place, maybe back when was okay. But now it totally sucks. The time I got there.What order the king crab legs?They were soft.The food quality is the problem.And they're just living off of the name , a blast from the past read more

This has to be one of the better views in all of LA. Decent food with a price point that is high, but not out of reach which is surprising considering the location. Peaceful and friendly, it feels welcoming to all. Nice to have a local spot without snobbery or a tourist trap atmosphere. As a mom I especially appreciated the kids being able to play in the sand right below while I wrapped things up. Please check out the touching mural that reminds us of what we lost in the fires. It is nice to have a spot that survived the devastation. read more

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So excited a cornerstone of the community is BACK!! We went on re-opening weekend in early July and have been back since then. It was heartwarming to see so many guests expressing sincere gratitude and delight in the reopening. Gladstones, you are part of healing our community. Be sure to stop by the 'public deck' on your way in/out to see the 3 murals recently added. One is a tribute to local businesses lost. Very moving indeed. Pre-fire the patio was looking a little worn, but now it looks AMAZING! Menu is not large because they are operating out of the smaller kitchen, but plenty of options available, something for everyone. Our server April took excellent care of us. read more

All I can say is... ENJOY IT WHILE IT'S HERE. (Actually I stole that quote from Heidi, my server!) I've been coming to Gladstone's since well before I was a preteen back in the 80's and I won't say how old I am now! Gladstone's has taken me through my teenage years, to my young adolescence and adulthood, to when I got engaged, married and brought my own kids here. Many birthdays and special occasions were had here that will forever be part of my sweetest memories. It's been through several ownerships and management through the years and I really hope it continues to remain intact as one of the few "historical landmarks" and quintessential places to visit in LA. Feeling warmly nostalgic, I decided to drop by on a whim after dropping my daughter off nearby at the Getty Villa on a Saturday morning. The place was pretty empty, but it started filling up soon after. Heidi was my server and she's been here for 15 years so she can relate to my deep connection to Gladstone's. It was nice to share some memories with her as well as get some insight about some of its history that I didn't know already. I started off with their delicious and unique Bloody Mary loaded with bacon, celery and pickled condiments followed by their infamous and delicious clam chowder in a bread bowl. How can I not?! It never fails. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in a prime spot outdoors, soaking in the warm sun while sipping my Bloody Mary and indulging in my chowder. Even though it was early January, it felt like a typical summers day and while looking for dolphins, I was instead treated with a regatta sailing right in front of me. It really made for a relaxing and enjoyable day. Typically what you usually get when you're at Gladstone's. This place has HISTORY and if you want to experience a special part of LA, you need to come here. Bring friends from out of town, drop by on a weekend or just come spontaneously like I did. The scenery cannot be beat. The food is good-definitely get the clam chowder!- and if you're lucky to have Heidi wait on you, consider yourself lucky! read more

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Great service by Alejandro. Parking was easy and only $10 (you can stay and hang on the beach b4 or after) Great lobster roll, fish n chips and salad. Prices were reasonable given the location. Great views of dolphins, planes taking off from LAX. Would definitely go again. We went post Getty Villa. read more

Gladstones - side salad, Brioche Lobster Roll (split for two), Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Nice view, but the food was very bad. The bowl of chowder tasted like it was from a can- literally not one single clam in there. The Baja fish tacos were not good -tasted like they had been fried in old oil. I had a stomach ache after eating here-- I would not recommend it. read more

Love love Gladstone's!!! Been coming for years!!! Always delicious and satisfying.. staff is wonderful!! Restaurant is lovely!! A must visit when in the beautiful area read more

Highly recommend this spot for drinks and a view, but don't bother staying for food. First of all, there is a nice outdoor patio that's heated, which is also just free for the public to go sit at. I'd recommend sitting out there with a drink and enjoying the coastal views. We ended up going inside for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Service was a bit slower than expected. I had the Baja Style Fish Tacos which only had pickled onions and greens on it, they didn't include the cilantro cream or Amarillo sauce on top as listed on the menu. It was just okay, nothing special. My partner had the grilled chicken sandwich, which he said he liked, but I found a bit dry. read more

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Pros: Great ocean side views, affordable self-parking ($10) Cons: Over priced mediocre food (paid $77 for 1 drink, 2 tacos and half order of calamari). Service was ok. read more

View is amazing- we did not have a reservation- seated great in best seat in the house! One star however - ordered drinks that went smoothly! Then. Dinner order. Ugh. no Ribeye steak- no Surf and Turf. Actually told sandwiches or burger only available Sunday Sunset - I was very sad!!!!! Crab cake $25 for 1. Mashed potatoes are INSTANT ( ugh) - green beans good but average frozen veggies not worth $14. Mai Tai strong. Angel was nice but if we spend $300 I would like to have some choice in my protein- that detail made me feel cheated out of a great idea ! Gladstone's failed me on the kitchen delivery and experiment! I went from ecstatic to dissatisfaction by the time I left I wished we looked for somewhere better! read more

NOT your great old Gladstones. Food is truly terrible. $25 for 2 fish tacos containing 2oz of tilapia grade tasteless fish, a bit of lettuce, and one ring of onion and awful sauce. $30 for the same with shrimp and sauce too hot to eat. Comparables available at any cheapo Mex food truck for $3.00. This biz won't survive in food conscious Pac Pali/Malibu. Self parking $13 weekdays. Server was very nice. read more

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After touring the Getty Villa, we stopped for lunch at Gladstones at the Will Rogers State Beach Park. This iconic seafood restaurant has been around for 50 years and was slated to close last year (late 2023) but was saved by a group of employees and supporters. Since it was 1 PM when we came in, we chose to sit at an indoor patio table. We had a lovely view of the sandy beach, Pacific Ocean, beach goers and a coordinated family event with the L.A. County Lifeguards below us. Our friendly and efficient server (sorry, I forgot his name) identified himself as a former Honolulu-resident since he transplanted himself for higher education in Los Angeles. He gave us the rundown of Gladstones new Summer Menu and fresh seafood before taking our beverage orders. We didn't have too long of a wait as he delivered our refreshing cocktails (Bloody Marys and Kalifornia Kolsch) but it was just enough time for us to decide on what to eat. My BIL ordered the World Famous Clam Chowder and Brioche Lobster Roll and I ordered the Crispy Calamari to share and chose the Tuna Tartare. Yeah, my husband and brother-in-law were surprised that I only ordered appetizers for lunch. However, my husband surprised us by ordering a Classic Burger for lunch. We teased him about ordering a burger instead of seafood at this seafood forward restaurant. He justified his lunch choice by wanting hot, fresh, and crisp French fries, which our server said were "the Best." We wolfed down our tasty food and drinks and enjoyed the view, excellent service, and eating experience here. Still, many of the tabletops seemed sticky because of the constant ocean mist and the vinyl bench seats were worn and a bit tattered; I wouldn't make this location a dining destination. 3.5-stars read more

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The restaurant is located on Will Rogers State Beach on a Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard. The restaurant shares a parking lot with the state park. There were plenty of parking space and the cost was five dollars to park for dinner. The menu was extensive, and the prices were moderate. The restaurant has a full bar. There is no inside seating. The tables outside all have heat lamps to keep you warm. His recommended that you wear a sweater or jacket at night. The meals served were very good. The service was really good. If you're driving northbound to the restaurant as recommended that you stay in a left lane so you can make a left turn into the parking lot. If you're driving, westbound on Sunset Boulevard, the street end at the parking lot to the restaurant. read more

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This is an establishment that you come for the views rather than the food. The view is wonderful- perched right on Will Rogers Beach. Unobstructed views if sitting inside along the window, on the deck or on their catwalk! Plus they have happy hour on the weekdays from 3-7pm. Happy hour consist of drinks and food. The drinks include pina coladas, margaritas, beer, and wine. The happy hour drinks are from $5-10 dollars. Also the menu consist of a variety of food items. We tried the calamari- and we thought it was overcooked and fishy. The tomato sauce that came with the calamari was good. The cheeseburger for $10 was a better option- nice bread for the bun. The burger itself was not very thick. Note happy hour is only at the bar or on the catwalk. The catwalk has limited seats and the bar is a bit removed from the ocean view. Both locations are not accessible for those who are handicap- and the hostess would not make an exception for our group. Service has room for improvement- first of all you need to be accommodate individuals with disability. You need to provide equal opportunity for all. Second of all, the service has room for improvement- you don't just throw a check down and walk away.... As for parking- there is a city run parking lot. Parking ranges from $7-15.00. Its cheaper to secure beach parking than restaurant parking- even with validation. Beach parking is only $7.00. Plus there is parking on the streets too. Just be careful when parking and walking on highway one. Given the memories here and the view, despite the poor service and ok food, we will back for the views. read more

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Come here for the view, but don't expect TOO much from the food. Restaurant ambiance is really nice and overlooks the Pacific Ocean, which is just beautiful. We got the shrimp ceviche and clam chowder, along with a few drinks as a quick stop after our beach day. Everything was OK, but nothing really blew my mind. -- our bill came out to about $100 read more

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Due to their reopening since the LA fire, some things are still not available like the oysters and other items in the seafood tower but our server Maddy more than made up for it. She was attentive and friendly and even gave my daughter a complimentary dessert because of her important personal milestone. We're regulars here and we'll keep coming back for sure! read more

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Happy to see Gladstone's has returned, although not 100% yet ( outdoor patio seating only now ) ... not sure if new owners are in place but with changes comes a new limited menu (pictured)- had the clam chowder (A+ lots of clams and creamy), and crab/shrimp louie (comes with avocado and bacon)- also A+! Others in our party had the lobster roll (A), chicken sandwich (B)- average... and fish and chips (C)- tempura dipped fish ... while fish was great, the tempura coating just didn't work .. would not recommend... overall though great experience, view and service. read more

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Lobster roll on Brioche lobster roll bun was perfect just like in Key West toasted and buttered to perfection. Homemade chips light and crispy. Great lunch spot over looking the water. Hiedi was spot on with serving us. She gave great recommendations and kept our drinks full. Although the surrounding area was busy with everyone on the road and going into the water the restaurant was very tranquil and relaxing. Would recommend as a great lunch spot in the water. read more

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I LOVE GLADSTONES!!! I come here every time I'm in LA cause why wouldn't I ??? The staff is amazing, service is perfect down to the busboys. Maddie is the best server! She's so friendly and remembers me and my friends names and chats with us every time we're in. View is amazing and free street parking on sunset is a plus! read more

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food is much improved with new management. cannot beat the location. and prices, which used to seem high, haven't gone up and feel very reasonable now. read more

Horrible service and food. Ridiculously incompetent waiter, we ordered the steak medium when he asked and it not only came well done but burnt. The server had no sense of how to handle it...then we asked to split the check and he took one card and charged it after he said no problem...this is not a cheap place so you expect great service and food none of which exist. First and last time, do not recommend! read more

Had the best time! Great food, great mai tais! Beautiful sunset! Thankyou Tasha your service was amazing! read more

Gladstones - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

GLADSTONES IS BACK! Went in for the grand re-opening this July 4th weekend and so glad I did. They expanded and upgraded the wooden deck with that amazing ocean view (as it is only outdoor seating until next year until they finish repairing / upgrading the interior). That's ok as who wants to sit inside on a nice summer day? Manager Alex and server April took good care of us and found us a nice table (along with our friendly Golden Doodle). As for the food, we shared a New England Lobster Roll to share as an appetizer, the fish of the day (they had three -- I choose the trout w/ green beans), and the fish and chips. All large portions and very tasty. Loved my strawberry margarita as well -- and the g/f enjoyed her Paloma. Oh, Palisades and Malibu residents (with ID) get 50% food/drink this July. THANK YOU AGAIN -- A MOST WELCOME RETURN TO HELP THE HEALING AND BRING THE PALISADES BACK TOGETHER! read more

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Gladstones provides a picture perfect ocean and sunset backdrop in addition to great food to match! Unfortunately they don't take reservations so it's best to come on a weekday. We came in the middle of the day at an off time and had no issue getting a table. They also have a parking lot with valet so you don't have to worry about finding parking. We sat outside on the patio and the sun felt great but sadly the wind was too strong so we ended up shifting inside before the food came. The staff were very nice about it! In terms of the food, I really really enjoyed everything I tired including the Crispy Calamari, Lobster Roll, and Chocolate Cake. The lobster roll was put on brioche bread which was a great complement. I recommend ordering this and I also wish they had had a warm option for it too. The cake was the biggest slice of chocolate cake I've ever had at a restaurant. It can be shared by 5-6 people! read more

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Beautiful views, great food, amazing service, and unforgettable memories made!! Isaac our waiter went above and beyond and kept the entire family happy. I don't eat seafood and they were so accommodating- I got the shrimp scampi pasta with grilled chicken and it was delicious. I highly recommend the seafood platter for a big group. It def was enough to have everyone try a few pieces of everything. We ordered decaf coffee for the entire table and ordered the ENTIRE DESSERT menu haha. The lemon tart was sour but delicious. The chocolate cake was rich and HUGE. SO GOOD. The brownie was also good but we liked the chocolate cake more. The ice creams were good but we were freezing already haha! Memories we'll keep forever! Highly recommended! read more

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