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Reel Inn


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3.5 of 5 stars 23 ratings
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#14 of 44 restaurants in Malibu
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Chowder
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Phone:  (310) 456-8221

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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 2, 2009

Wow, been a long time. more

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3 of 5 stars
meatwithheadphones   14 contributions
NJ
Oct 11, 2009

Located on the famed PCH in Malibu, the Reel Inn is a good place for some fresh fish in an unstuffy casual atmosphere. We did have to shake up the staff to get some attention, but once the employee's were aware they were still open to the public our food was cooked and ready quite quickly. A little on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sunnys_Day   38 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Feb 8, 2009

After years of being a Gladstones devotee I wandered across the street to Reel Inn one day and have never gone back. This laid back, thongs and bathing suits kinda place had great seafood in an outdoor environment that you can't help but love and on weekends with the Harley crowd, it's GREAT people watching. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 11, 2008

great place to stop by after a day at the beach! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 18, 2008

Great fish, fun casual hangout. more

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1 of 5 stars
LARamsforever   1 contribution
LA
Jul 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I remember going there last year. My girlfriend and I went with some friends for a late night meal. The place was half empty because it was close to closing time. The food was alright, but not to die for. What lost it for us was the large rat that jumped onto the table next to us. To top it... more

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1 of 5 stars
enjoyfish   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Apr 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I have to tell you that I would not write this review if I did not give a place more than enough chances. First of all, I have been going to the Reel Inn for Years. Basically it has always been a dive kind of place. But over the years the place has gotten -dirtier-, the employees are not funny... more

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Mar 25, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Fresh as it gets.... more

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Feb 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Order for one feeds 2 people... more

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Feb 21, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

BEST SEAFOOD in town, very rustic and chill. You won't be disappointed. more

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Reel Inn Address

18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Tel: (310) 456-8221
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.