Malibu Farm Cafe

Waterfront? This spot’s water-on. The dual-concept restaurant bookends the famous Malibu Pier, serving up fresh California fare at both the full-service Malibu Farm restaurant (located at the entrance) and its more casual counterpart, Malibu Farm Cafe (all the way at the end). The restaurant is walk-in only for breakfast and lunch, but you can make reservations for dinner, with slots starting at 4:30pm. Take in the ocean views from the patio while enjoying classic, straightforward fare like fish tacos, lobster mac and cheese and nachos (which can also be made meat-free). I can’t say the food at Malibu Farm is all that great, but it's decent. Paired with the view, however, it’s a wonderful place to enjoy the smell of the ocean breeze—and who could be mad at that?