Great spot that survived off the PCH. Amazing view great staff and delicious food. Started with the calamari and appetizer sampler. I ordered the pasta and sweet potato fries. Everything was fresh and seasoned well. Had a great time with the family and enjoyed lunch under the sun next to the waves. Parking: paid lot on site read more

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This classic restaurant deserves an updated review. Gladstones is one of those iconic beachfront restaurants that never goes out of style! With its breathtaking ocean views, relaxed coastal atmosphere, and delicious food, it's easy to understand why this place has been a Los Angeles favorite for decades. We recently visited with a party of seven, including two little ones, and had a wonderful experience! We started family-style with sourdough bread and calamari, followed by a variety of entrées including a burger, clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, fish and chips, and fish tacos. The little ones ordered from the kids menu. Needless to say, everything was delicious. Another great perk is the easy and convenient self-parking available for a small fee, especially helpful when visiting with a larger group. And of course, you can't beat the location! The Pacific Ocean is literally footsteps away, making it perfect for a relaxing beach stroll before or after your meal. A special shoutout to our server, Heidi, who was friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our visit. She made sure our entire party was well taken care of! Between the delicious food, beautiful oceanfront setting, convenient parking, and excellent hospitality, Gladstones continues to be a true Malibu gem. Great food, gorgeous views, and the beach right at your doorstep....what more could you ask for? read more

In our weekend special trip up the coast I drove PCH looking for a place to get seafood. I honestly wished I had just kept driving a little longer but my mom introduced me to Gladstones decades ago and it was her birthday weekend even though she is no longer with us. So sentimental reasons we stopped. 1. Paying for parking sucks! $8 oh well 2. 90+ degrees and you're only letting people sit outside. For that reason, alone, we should've kept driving. I couldn't stay out of the sun. You don't have misters because it's usually never this hot the glass shield at any type of breeze so we were just sitting there sweating The food was fine I had a bite of my husband's lobster roll, and it was especially delicious I was gonna get crabcakes then I ended up choosing the grilled salmon it came with or I chose broccoli and a tiny little cup of coleslaw I was really hungry because we hadn't eaten anything all day and it was 3 PM I took about 10 minutes and walked down to the ocean, which was the only time I got to enjoy my feet in the sand So I'm grateful for that I also picked up one of there to go containers out on the beach and threw it in the trash I'm sure I'm a Friday or Saturday night. The restaurant is amazing. I wished we could've sat inside. My husband does not like to be warm much less hot and sweaty. read more

Views are amazing. The service was good. Shrimp cocktail was excellent. Ahi sandwich had a bot if freezer burn taste. Lobater roll might have been what got my wife sick. Gladstone at one time was the spot to be, not so much now. read more

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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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It's great to hear Gladstones is still kicking after the devastating fires in the area. It's one of the more scenic dining experiences you could ever have overlooking the ocean on the beach. The sourdough loaf is very tasty! The staff is very friendly and attentive, even when it's often very busy. read more

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Came here with my little family last weekend and it was an absolutely beautiful view! The he food was delicious and the service was wonderful! It is definitely one of my top contenders for eating on the beach with a beautiful view if ever in the area give this gem a try and order the Calamari !!! We will be back read more

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Gladstones is definitely one of those places you always recognize driving on the pch and has been there forever. I was recently in the area and took my kids for lunch. The Wil Rogers deck can be visited without buying food. It's right by the ocean and has its own Public restrooms. Parking is valet or self parking on the lot next to it. Staff was excellent. We had the kids burger and the lobster Mac n cheese. The burger and fries were good. The lobster Mac n cheese was so-so. It had a lot of lobster bits but flavor wise wasn't that great. Prices are hefty. The kids burger was $15. I am glad these places are still around but maybe food should match the price. read more

Gladstones - Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

The food is a ten the service is negative zero.. online order doesn't work ... people don't pick up phone orders... I came here physically at 7 pm 5 workers just standing around the bar doing nothing... no wonder no one picks up the phone.. now I have to wait 30 min for my order to be ready.. I did it for the clam chowder but never again read more

LOCATION: 5 STARS - stunning view, overlooking the ocean / beautiful beach FOOD: 3 STARS - fine but overpriced for what it is AMBIENCE: 2 STARS - looking and feeling a bit cheap for its location and prices CLEANLINESS: 1 STAR - trash on walkway from restaurant to beach and all over parking lot, along with a restaurant in desperate need of some attention Gladstones needs a glow up, BIG TIME. The good news: our server Jen was outstanding -- attentive, warm, made the whole visit better. Food-wise, it was a mixed bag. The New England clam chowder was genuinely delicious, though the portion for a cup was tiny. The fish and chips were a standout -- thin, crisp batter, tasty fish. The ahi tuna sandwich (cooked fully through at my request) was good but not memorable, and the crab cakes were just okay. Drinks missed the mark. The piña colada had chunks of unblended ice in it, and the margarita was fine but forgettable. A note on cleanliness: the walkway down to the beach right in front of Gladstones' patio was filthy -- trash everywhere. Not Gladstones' doing, but given the prime oceanfront setting, it's worth flagging to management, since it drags down an otherwise stunning location. If it were my restaurant, I would have some pride and clean it up, especially knowing that most of that gross trash will end up in our beautiful Pacific Ocean or hurting birds and other sea life. The whole restaurant was kind of dirty. The windows overlooking the sea were filthy and foggy and had bird poop on them. The bathroom was a certifiable mess and there appeared to be mildew on the ceiling. The place needs a facelift. It's just starting to look like they don't care. Parking was $16 and conveniently located but the parking lot was covered with trash and cigarette butts too. Have some pride and dedication and CLEAN UP. Also, whatever classless humans are trashing such a beautiful place, you should be ashamed of yourselves. read more

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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UPDATE: SUMMER 2026 - Went back yesterday for the first time this summer. They are still in business with that upcoming sale/takeover a year away -- two years? Nobody knows. In the meantime they are still serving a somewhat limited menu only outdoors on the patio. Went in Thursday night for their "locals" (Palisades and Malibu residents) special which is half off for food. The server told me that it was discontinued a year ago -- but after showing her an article in the Palisades News stating it has started again in July, she asked a manager and he confirmed the special was back on again. They also have a new happy hour (Mon-Fri 3-6pm) with some drink and food specials but it is nowhere to be found on their website -- you have to go to their Instagram page. ONLY available at the bar where there are just two high top tables and some bar seats. I guess you can take the food/drinks to the Public Deck -- but with so many empty tables on their larger patio, why not let people sit there? Also, I called about 6 times to ask about reservation and specials but the A.I. bot that answered was no help. Could not get a live person on the line. It's almost like management has stopped caring because the place will be sold soon which is too bad, as the view is amazing and some of the food/drinks can be very good. read more

Gladstones - Happy Hour Summer 2026 Menu (Not on their website for some reason) - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Beautiful, ocean front property, want to love this place. Would give it zero stars but for the guilt when you look around and still see the scars from the recent fires. But the fires are not the reason you allow a porta-toilet at the entrance to an eating establishment. And when even the fries are blah we have a problem. Please can someone save this place- I want it to exist but it feels like they don't care about quality here at all. 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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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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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

Gladstones - Linguini and Manila Clams - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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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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The food was good overall, but the soup was served cold and tasted like it came straight from a can rather than being freshly made. I also ordered a regular Coke but was given a Diet Coke instead. The service was acceptable, but it was far from great. Considering the prices, I expected a much better experience. The restaurant feels outdated, and the quality simply doesn't justify the cost. I left very disappointed. For less than $400, I could have enjoyed a much better meal at a truly high-quality restaurant. This was my third visit, and unfortunately, it will be my last. I won't be returning. read more

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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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

Such a cute place, especially for tourist. Has that stereotypical southern California beach vibe. The food was pretty good. I really like their french fries . I also liked the casual ambience and the ocean views. The people that work there were really friendly and helpful. Parking was easy. read more

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Had one of the best experiences here--Alejandro was our server and took great care of us with his attention and friendly service! Food and drinks were great ! The location is beautiful with seating offering ocean views. I'm excited to return once their remodel is fully complete! read more

Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Parking lot attendant to the food servers were cordial and efficient Great midweek experience! Driving from Santa Barbara to LA. Ideal stop to take in view of the ocean! 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

Gladstones - There famous Sourdough! - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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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We will come back to Gladstones because of MARLEN. She's the best waitress we've ever had in our lives. She's so attentive, kind, and has great customer service skills. Gladstones is lucky to have such a bright person on their team. Thank you, Marlen 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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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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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

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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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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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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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

Excellent service. Angel is very helpful & friendly. Food is fresh & really good. Ambiance is excellent.

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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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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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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We had Sky as our server and he was patient, attentive and kind. The food was delicious and the environment was perfect. We would definitely go back again. read more

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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