WHERE: Malibu Roadhouse is located at 26063 Pacific Coast Highway, it is a part of the Ranch at Solstice Canyon – the site of the former BeauRivage Restaurant which caught fire two years ago. Finally, on August 1st, the new venue opened its doors. The Ranch at Solstice will also host a bar and a retail shop.
The chef is James King from the SLS Beverly Hills serving up California Cuisine – from Mussels, Salmon and Crab Legs to Kale and Beet Salads to Steaks, Burgers and Fries. YUM!
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MOTHER SAYS:
With a name like Malibu Roadhouse, I am not sure what to expect, in fact, I have quite low expectations. Thankfully, I am pleasantly surprised by a well- designed restaurant with a casual but sophisticated decor. There is an outdoor courtyard within the restaurant as well as a patio along PCH.
We sit along PCH, I think next time we will try the courtyard. The sound of the cars whizzing by is loud and I feel a little insecure with my kids due to our proximity to PCH and the lack of a substantial barrier. However, the view is beautiful…
I sit with my two kids at a large communal table. I am happy we have it all to ourselves. I expect this restaurant will get much busier as people discover it.
Charlotte and I split the Grilled Salmon Tacos as well as the Farm Fresh Artichoke.
The Tacos are served with Pineapple, Cabbage and a Cilantro Creme. They are so so fresh, maybe it is the Pineapple or the perfectly flaky Salmon or the combination of flavors, but I will have to order these every time.
I enjoy the Artichoke especially with the spicy dipping sauce. I just don’t love the messiness of eating an Artichoke in public – not the most dignified dish to eat, but better than corn on the cob, I suppose! I remind myself that it is good, hearty and healthy.
The flavorful dishes combine perfectly with a glass of Chardonnay – overlooking the ocean.
DAUGHTER SAYS:
The Tacos are out of this world, unbelievable and wonderful – next time I am not splitting them with my mom.
Of course, I love the Artichoke, I barely let my mom have a bite. I prefer the butter sauce while she prefers the spicy sauce. They are grilled, juicy and yummy.
I also pick off of my little brother’s plate. He has the Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Fries, these are not ordinary Chicken Tenders, they are deluxe. I finish what he can’t eat.
Let me tell you about the Dessert! We have the Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies with Salted Caramel Ice Cream. Too good to be true!
OVERALL RATING:
LOCATION/AMBIANCE: 7.5 out of 10 - The perfect location with the perfect view, if only PCH could be removed. The restaurant hosts a rather elegant bar and is very spacious with these wonderful leather chairs scattered about to lounge in while you enjoy your food and drink. On our second visit, we sat in these leather chairs on the quaint patio in the center of the restaurant. We mostly enjoy it, except for the occasional smells of septic that passed our way.
SERVICE: 7.5 out of 10 – The staff is friendly, and extremely accommodating. Hoping it stays this way… (the restaurant is very sparse the night we are there). The service is better earlier in the evening.
FOOD: 7 out of 10 – It is California Beach Cuisine at its best. It is casual fare with refined flavor and a sophisticated twist. We highly recommend the Salmon Tacos, but cannot say the same for the White Fish(Sea Bass), which we try on our second visit – it is slimy not flaky.
OVERALL: 7.5 out 10 – A great place to take your kids or meet friends.
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