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Moonshadows


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3.5 of 5 stars 46 ratings
46 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
14
4.0 of 5 stars
13
3.0 of 5 stars
10
2.0 of 5 stars
5
1.0 of 5 stars
4
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#12 of 44 restaurants in Malibu
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: €21-55 ($31-$80)

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4 of 5 stars
MRSBU617   13 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 4, 2009

I've been going to Moonshadows since I was a child. It was tradition for my parents to take me there every year for my birthday. In recent years, I've been there a handful of times with my husband and it definitely doesn't have the same feel it used to. When new management took it over, they clearly had a vision... more

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1 of 5 stars
golfskimel   2 contributions
Franklin, WI
Oct 5, 2009

We had eight people and they squeezed us into a booth meant for 4, maybe 6 at most! We waited much too long for drinks and never were asked if we wanted another. Even our water glasses sat empty all night. We rarely even saw our server to ask for refills. The mediocre food was overpriced and small quantities. A... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 1, 2009

Love the view, relaxed atmosphere and wonderful balocony. Dislike, vey much the "up and coming actress/model hangout" Not so much "in croud" more like"looking to be discovered crowd". Food has improves greatly over the last ten years. But, best just to go and have a drink out on the terrace, in the afternoon sun. more

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5 of 5 stars
JeffKuzmits   5 contributions
Vero Beach, FL
May 8, 2009

This place was very cool....overlooking the ocean on the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. I went at nite and the ambience was incredible. Very knowledgable, helpful staff! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 11, 2009

Great view of the ocean. Great ambience. Known for seafood. Hanged out at Blue Lounge afterwards.. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Nov 23, 2008

Great ambiance. And if you're lucky, oyu can see dolphins jumping in the sunset... more

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1 of 5 stars
IronChef101   1 contribution
Los angeles
Oct 1, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Steak was burned, All foods taste too salty, Mojito mints were not fresh, they all looked brown not green, Plate was dirty, Our waiter looked he is not in the mood for work, he served our dishes so roughly, All foods and drinks are so EXPENSIVE and bad. If you like having branch with the ocean view, that place will... more

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1 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2008
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Bad service. (So bad I don't remember what I had). more

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3 of 5 stars
JulieKVenice   63 contributions
Jun 11, 2008

A great place to watch the ocean and chat.. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 20, 2008

Beautiful view of the ocean, very romantic, excellent food and service...ask for Franco! :) more

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Moonshadows Address

20356 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Tel: 310-456-3010 Fax: 310-456-7718
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.