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    Prima Cantina

    4.7 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ceviche
    Michelle M.

    We had a lovely dinner here after a beach day. The service was great- attentive but not hovering and the food was good. Nice sized portions and yummy food.

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    Jordan S.

    I really would recommend this place if you are a Mexican food lover! The place was very quiet when I went which was around 2 pm on a Friday. They have a parking lot too so you don't need to worry about parking. The staff were very nice too and sweet. I think because there weren't a lot of people when I went, we got served our food very fast which was great! I think I would order most of the items here again. If you love Elote and esquite, you should try their corn esquite. I also really liked their guacamole and salsa. I was not too much of a fan of the chicken enchiladas but J did enjoy the shrimp tacos. Definitely coming back here to try more! They do have bathrooms in their restaurant too which is great since some restaurants don't have that.

    Baja bowl with chicken!
    Victoria M.

    Prima is hands-down, the best Mexican food in Malibu! The staff is always very friendly and the vibe is always fun! I usually sit at the bar with friends so we can eat, have a cocktail and be social. My favorite dish there is the veggie bowl! I always add a protein so that I get the best of both worlds! Their chips and salsa are to die for, so be careful not to fill up on them and miss out on your meal. The portions are perfect for bringing home leftovers too!

    Mango habanero margarita
    Nicole Z.

    The staff were really nice and helpful. My husband was served the incorrect plate cheese enchiladas instead of chicken enchiladas. They remade the plate and were really nice about it. Lobster tacos were delicious. We loved how the surf and turf burrito was served it looked like a sushi roll. The fajita plate was huge. The beans were ok put I am pretty picky on pinto beans. Highly recommended the mango habanero margarita.

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    naia b.

    beautiful restaurant & delicious food!!! staff was attentive and checked in frequently making sure everything was okay! very happy with our experience, will be back!!

    Benjamin M.

    A clean, well-lighted place. Came in here Thursday, Friday and Saturday night and walked away content each time - except for the 49ers. On Thursday ordered the Surf and Turf Burritto and what came out was a Sushiritto or a Burrushi - a burrito cut up like a sushi roll. Unique and good! On Friday ran in for nachos and went to the end of Malibu Road to watch a SpaceX/Starlink launch. The nachos were hot but the rocket was hotter! Those launches are cool. Returned on Saturday to watch the Five Time World Champion San Francisco Football 49ers not become the Six Time World Champion Football 49ers as they got massacred by the Seattle Seahawks. Went in Wednesday night with V. Sat at the bar. She got the veggie bowl and the Burrushi/Sushiritto and said it was good. This place really is clean and well lighted. The chips are warm and the atmosphere is warmer. A good place to hang, talk story, watch sports. Eat, drink and be merry.

    Arlene K.

    Great new spot on PCH~ traveled from Thousand Oaks to try~ Well worth the drive! Friendly staff, Awesome Food and Drinks~ Come check it out

    Asada Torta.
    Samantha G.

    1st time trying this spot. I got the Steak Asada Torta. The steak was seasoned well and was tender. The bread used was fresh and wasn't saugy from sauce. Everything was fresh. The lime crema aioli was fire. It made the whole sandwich. The only thing that was missing was refried beans. Doesn't come with beans in it .Other then that though it was great. Definitely gonna order again with refried beans in it .

    Shrimp Caesar Wrap
    Hydeen M.

    Walked in to this new little gem along PCH to pick up lunch today. Parking was convenient. I was warmly greeted by staff and food was prepared quickly for my pick-up order. I ordered lunch for myself and my colleagues. I ordered the shrimp caesar wrap which was a 6.5/10. The portion size was ample and ingredients were fresh! However, I wouldn't call this a Caesar wrap because the sauce used on the wrap did not have the sharpness of Caesar dressing and it was in fact pretty bland. Also, I'm pretty certain the wrap was missing the cheese and the tortilla strips. I threw some hot sauce on the wrap and ate it but would not order it again. My coworkers ordered a chicken burrito and steak tortas and those were highly rated so maybe I'll try something else next time!

    Quesadilla and Baja Rice Bowl

    We loved this--perfect for after a day at the beach. Food is super delish--and the salsa was amazing. Staff is really nice and friendly. Definitely will be back

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    Food and service was great! We will be back!! The full bar was perfect and tacos we had were delicious!

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    Ethan was the absolute best!!!! His energy made my whole night! Highly recommended going here for drinks & dinner!

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    Lobster tacos and Carne Asada tacos are AMAZING! Not from the area but would highly recommend. The rest of the menu looks great too!

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    Sparky’s Sports Bar

    Sparky’s Sports Bar

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    It's high time Malibu got a good sports bar and this is a good one…read more Sparky's is the biggest little sports bar in Malibu. Almost a speakeasy in a way because you can't really see it in the daytime but at night when it's all lit up from the inside and the neon sign it's kind of like that Nighthawks painting. It's clean and well-lighted and they have a good selection of beer and wine and are working on a liquor license. One giant screen TV for watching the World Champion San Francisco Football 49ers beat everyone and then four little screens to the side for everything from lacrosse to poker. The three gals behind the bar - also known as the Sparkettes - are lovely inside and out. But maybe the best thing about it is the bar food that's available next door at Prince Street Pizza in Irv's Burger's. Prince Street takes their pizza very seriously and it's Rated X for hot, juicy, saucy, sassy. Irvs Burgers offers a five dollar hamburger so take a date and do your Vincent Vega shtick: "Is that a five dollah burger?" If there's any complaint about Sparky's it's too small and they need more comfortable chairs but they're working on that. If I had any friends I would tell them all about Sparky's.

    Great Spot right next to Prince Street Pizza , very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff. Very cozy place, chill atmosphere

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    Sparky's ~ The Smallest ~ Sports Bar in America
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    Outside of Sparky's
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    Calamigos Beach Club

    Calamigos Beach Club

    3.9
    (18 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Invited for a family beach day & it was a blast .. they had oven made pizza made to order and…read morelittle bottle of panna water ice cold which is always a plus !! The beach is across the streeet from the club but they taxi you to the cutest little beach area . The kids had a ball watching the bird and waves crash while eating more delicious pizza

    We came here to have dinner February 20, 2022! This is a really beautiful looking hotel especially…read moreat night! It's almost like a farm setting and sorta lit up like Christmas it's very beautiful with all the lights. We stopped to grab a coffee at the coffee shop there and it was honestly not that great, they were very sweet the girl working there I do remember that. But their coffee was not that great. The dinner we had was nice but it was outside and it was freezing. So we were all shivering and by the time our food came out everything was pretty cold. The entire hotel was not busy there wasn't that many people there. Kind of a shame since you think it would be since it is beautiful there. The rooms were interesting and across from each other, however I loved the little fire pit they had in the middle of the outside area going back and forth to the rooms. The kids had a blast though they had fun running back and forth and they do leave a lot of yummy snacks around which was really nice. The customer service was not bad not the best but not bad! Everyone was nice but things took extra long when it shouldn't when no one was really there. I hope next time we visit this hotel it will be busier. But it's a very unique kind of a hotel and very gorgeous. At least check it out once. Have a really beautiful day :) Be kind to everyone - Aloha

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    Magical!! 2/20/22
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    Zinqué

    Zinqué

    3.7
    (191 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Healthy dining

    Consistently great food…read more Do friendly on the outside patio. Great service and atmosphere.

    Make this your go‑to happy hour/tapas spot in Malibu! We came to this strip‑mall area to pick up a…read morefew things at Ralphs for our trip and spotted Zinqué. It looked cute, had plenty of people, dogs on the patio, and we were craving a light bite -- so we thought, why not? I love when an unexpected dining experience hits and completely exceeds your expectations, and Zinqué did exactly that. We arrived at the perfect time: happy hour. Both of our drinks were included, and they offered a deal on any three tapas. We tried the deviled eggs, chicken wings, and burrata pizza -- each one was elegantly plated, packed with flavor, and exactly what we needed. Their drink menu is extensive, with tons of happy‑hour options. I especially appreciated their long wine list and that they clearly mark which wines are organic, natural, or biodynamic -- something I always look for and can be hard to spot on menus. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and even chatted with us for a bit. The space is beautiful, dog‑friendly, and has a great outdoor patio. Inside, there's a cozy lounge‑style area in the back and a half‑circle bar. They also offer Wi‑Fi, making it a great spot to get some work done while enjoying a drink. On the way out, I noticed they have a connected store and café with home goods, kitchen items, artisanal snacks, cheeses, wines, and even an espresso bar. It was so fun to browse and grab a lovely bottle of wine to go. A perfect, unexpected Malibu find -- we'll definitely be back.

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    Cafe Habana

    Cafe Habana

    3.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Chicken enchiladas arrive blanketed. Cheese pooled and broiled to a pale blister. Steam trapped…read moreunderneath like a secret. The chicken is shredded fine. Mild. Reliable. Sauce leans tomato not chile. Comfort-coded. Beans on the side doing their job. Rice fluffy but anonymous. This is the dish people order because they've ordered it before. Muscle memory Mexican. It fills you up. It doesn't flirt. The salmon burger is thick and earnest. Cooked through. No wobble. The fish tastes clean but shy. Bun glossy and soft like it came from a bakery catalog. Fries pale and stiff. Ketchup mandatory. This plate feels like a concession. Something ordered by someone who didn't want Mexican but ended up here anyway. Respectable. Forgettable. Airport-adjacent energy. Crispy chicken tacos crackle on contact. Fried hard. Golden. The shell holds. The chicken inside is juicy enough to justify the crunch. Topped with pico that wakes it up. Acid saves it. This is the most fun thing on the table. Loud textures. Fast bites. Feels like the kitchen trying. You eat these first. You don't share. Lemon chicken comes half bird style. Charred edges. Citrus sharp and direct. The skin is doing real work. Salty. Bitter. Bright. Rice underneath soaks up the drippings like it knows its role. This plate smells better than it looks. Old-school. A little greasy. Satisfying in a late lunch way. Queso fundido arrives molten. Bubbling. Stretchy to the point of performance. You pull the spoon and it follows. Cheese-forward with minimal interference. No depth but lots of drama. Tortillas are a vehicle not a feature. Best eaten immediately. Becomes a mistake if you wait. Service is friendly but distracted. Orders come out in waves not courses. Water refilled when asked. The room feels practiced in being busy. Not rushed. Not warm. Just functional. Atmosphere is casual loud. Daytime crowd energy. Families. Groups. People killing time. It feels like a place you meet someone because it's easy not because it's special. it's giving early 2000s Yelp staple that survived on location

    found the ambience to be subpar, service was lacking,…read morethe food was bland and nothing about it looked or tasted Cuban. visited Café Havana during happy hour. It was very difficult to find someone to be my server and when i finally did, he had to inform me what the happy hour was for food and drink (no happy hour menu was available) i would say the restaurant is badly managed

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    Clark's Oyster Bar

    Clark's Oyster Bar

    3.6
    (36 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Clark's Oyster Bar Malibu just opened and overall we had a really great experience. The whole area…read morearound it is nice too with other restaurants and shops nearby, so it's a good place to walk around before or after dinner. There's also a huge parking structure. We went on a Saturday around 3pm after the beach and it was busy, but we still got seated right away for 2 people. We sat inside near the windows and honestly it still felt like we were part of the outdoor seating with the ocean breeze and open vibe. Our server Brandon was great..super friendly with a good attitude and made the experience even better. We started with 2 dirty martinis with goat cheese stuffed olives. I'm not a huge drink person so I can't overly critique cocktails, but they tasted like a proper martini and were made well. Apparently they're known for their martinis. Of course we got oysters..4 east coast and 4 west coast. The east coast oysters were smaller and I personally liked those more. The west coast ones were creamier and a little bigger, but both were very fresh. Food wise: * Clark's burger was simple but really good. Thick patty, cheese, amazing pickles (seriously I could eat a whole jar of those), and skinny fries that were almost chip-like. I personally would've liked the fries a tiny bit less crispy so they felt more potato-y, but still good overall. * Tuna carpaccio was delicious and came with this garlic aioli-type sauce on top that was sooo good. * The crudo plate was super refreshing with capers and this citrusy sauce that honestly stole the show. I asked for lemon on the side and squeezing that on top reallllly elevated the flavor. The sauce was so good I started dipping my tuna carpaccio into it too lol. Overall it was a vibe. Great atmosphere, fresh seafood, good service, and a really pretty setting. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu too. If you want outdoor seating (which I highly recommend if the weather is nice), definitely reserve ahead because that area fills up fast.

    Excited we have a new dining option, I must say, the oysters are an absolute hit. The waiter…read moreguided us to his favorites based on our preferences and they were fresh, clean and beautiful texture. We had the Tuxedo and Blue Hill bay for starters and they were right on point. The steak tartare was excellent. My cocktail, the salty surfer, was not the most exciting, lacked depth, would not order again. My entree was the halibut with the chimichurri and paprika sauces. Not sure if the fish was bland and completely lacking flavor because the sauces were on the side, in which case that would be my fault, but it was meh. My Husbands sea bream was far more flavorful and a better choice. One of our party had the burger and was very happy, and another, the lobster roll. The Kale is a very strong smoke flavor with an acid topnote, very different, but not sure in a good way. Likewise, the fries were just overly salted plate decor. Dessert of pote de creme was delish, as was the key lime tort. I did not care for the chocolate mousse cake, it was not overly sweet (good), but also not a very developed chocolate flavor as it was overpowered by the fruit rather than complimented by it. The ambience is festive, which is to say loud. It is located in one of our new strip malls and had it been warmer, the patio would have been the better choice for conversation. The staff is friendly, attentive and at no point did we feel rushed. Our waiter really knew his menu and was excited about the food. This is a great option if you order the right items and such a treat to have a quality choice for dining in Malibu!

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    Clark's Oyster Bar
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    Hand-cut Clark's Fries with Rosemary
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