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Dine With a Spectacular View of the Pacific
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Los Angeles is blessed with stunning coastline, and its top ocean-view restaurants pair incredible cuisine with breathtaking vistas. Geoffrey's sets a romantic tone with cliffside dining and California-style international cuisine in Malibu, while Mar'sel at Terranea offers unobstructed Pacific views from the bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes. Nobu Malibu pairs its famed Japanese-Peruvian fusion with panoramic ocean scenery, and Mastro's Ocean Club brings sophisticated steakhouse dining to the coastline with a celebrity following. Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge at Shade Hotel delivers sweeping views from Palos Verdes to Malibu, while The Lobster has been a Santa Monica Pier landmark for seafood lovers seeking panoramic vistas. Gladstones anchors the Pacific Coast Highway with decades of beachfront tradition, and Whiskey Red's offers the largest waterfront patio in Marina del Rey's Fisherman's Village. Malibu Farm Restaurant serves farm-to-table fare at the entrance to the iconic Malibu Pier, and The Strand House rounds out the list with 180-degree Pacific views just steps from the Manhattan Beach Pier. Each of these ocean view restaurants in Los Angeles pairs a memorable meal with some of the city's best coastal scenery.
California-Style International Cuisine
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-7885
GeoffreysMalibu.com
Surrounded by waterfalls and tropical plants, this legendary seafood-focused restaurant is frequented by Hollywood's elite and one of LA's top marriage proposal restaurants.
American
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
(310) 265-2766
Terranea.com
Mar'sel at Terranea Resort, a romantic restaurant with breathtaking and unobstructed ocean views, offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch.
Japanese
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 317-9140
NobuRestaurants.com
From its contemporary design to its panoramic ocean views, this ultra sleek restaurant owned by Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper caters to the rich and famous.
Seafood and Steakhouse
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 454-4357
MastrosRestaurants.com
Known for its celebrity clientele, this sophisticated steakhouse and Ocean Club Seafood restaurant with acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment and exquisite wines will deliver an unforgettable experience.
Seafood
655 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 921-8950
ShadeHotel.com
Enjoy jaw-dropping views from Palos Verdes to Malibu on plush outdoor seating, all complete with fire pits and heaters.
Seafood
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-9294
TheLobster.com
Sitting high on a bluff overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, Celebrity Chef Armstrong from Bravo TV's hit show Top Chef Masters brings both depth and breadth of experience to The Lobster.
Seafood
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3474
Gladstones.com
Gladstones is one of California's most iconic beachfront dining destinations with sweeping views of the Pacific and a breathtaking 180-degree view of the Malibu coastline.
Seafood
13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey 90295
(310) 823-4522
WhiskeyReds.com
The largest waterfront patio on the marina unobstructed views of Marina del Rey's open waters in Fisherman's Village.
Farm-to-Table
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265
(310) 456-1112
Malibu-Farm.com
Located at the entrance to the iconic Malibu Pier, Malibu Farm Restaurant offers farm-to-table cuisine and specialty cocktails with breathtaking views of one of the world's most famous beaches and surfing destinations.
Californian Cuisine
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach 90266
310-545-7470
TheStrandHouseMB.com
With produce hand-selected from local farms, Chef Chris Park presents a colorful menu of traditional dishes that favor seasonally inspired and locally grown ingredients.