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Reel Inn
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
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#12 of 42 restaurants in Malibu
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Chowder
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Phone:  (310) 456-8221
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“Move over Gladstones!”
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5 of 5 stars
Sunnys_Day 31 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

“great place to stop by...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 11, 2008

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

“Great fish, fun casual...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Great fish, fun casual hangout. more

“this place has rats”
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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

“Could A Place Really Change That Much!! The Reel Inn needs to get Real!!”
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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

“Fresh as it gets....”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 25, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Fresh as it gets.... more

“Order for one feeds 2...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Order for one feeds 2 people... more

“BEST SEAFOOD in town...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

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

“good specials”
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3 of 5 stars
ugpdfw 3 contributions
grapevin,tx
Jan 11, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I lived at this place when I was in the area, they use to have a great dinner special. Fresh fish, some shrimp or lobster tail with rice and a beer for $9.99, not a bad deal more

“FRESH seafood, laid back...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

FRESH seafood, laid back setting, on the beach - AWESOME! Last time I was there, I had the Chilean bass. It was the best! I've never gone wrong with anything I've ordered there. YUM! 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.