We visited the newly reopened Duke's Malibu on a regular Saturday with no reservation — the honest truth on the wait, the newly remodeled dining room, what to order (and what to skip), and what it actually costs for a family of four.
Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Beach Inn has become our family's go-to for a special-occasion dinner. Here's why: the oceanfront terrace, the whipped ricotta, the deep-dish chocolate chip cookie, and honest notes on cost, parking, and bringing kids.