Allegria
Food: Italian
22821 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-3132
www.allegriamalibu.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Just two miles south of campus, and the food is terrific.
Beau Rivage
Food: Mediterranean
26025 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-5733
www.beaurivagerestaurant.com
Price: $20-$40
Cool Features: Right next to the water.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewery
E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village
(805) 497-9393
www.bjsbrewhouse.com
Cool Features: The famous "Pizookie," a giant cookie baked in a pizza pan, brought hot to your table with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Chart House
Food: Seafood
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 454-9321
www.chart-house.com
Price: $20-$25
Cool Features: Great views of the Pacific and Santa Monica Bay; right on Topanga Beach.
The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
442 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks
(805) 371-9705
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: As famous for its heaping portions as it is for its cheesecake.
China Den
Food: Chinese
22333 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-8541
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Great sushi and lunch specials.
Coogie's Beach Café
Food: Sandwiches, salads
23755 W. Malibu Rd., Malibu
(310) 317-1444
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Look for movie stars while you eat, and then go next door for dessert at Malibu Yogurt.
D'Amore's Pizza Express
Food: Pizza
22601 Pacific Coast Hwy. #120, Malibu
(310) 317-4500
www.damoresfamouspizza.com
Cool Features: Cheap, fast pizza by the slice only a few minutes from campus
Duke's Malibu
Food: Burgers, seafood
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 317-0777
www.dukesmalibu.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Longest beach-facing bar on the West Coast, has surfer memorabilia displaying its homage to Duke Kahanamoku and to other surfers.
Geoffrey's
Food: Steak and seafood
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 457-1519
www.geoffreysmalibu.com
Price: $15-$45
Cool Features: Plenty of outdoor dining, right by the ocean.
Gladstone's 4 Fish
Food: Seafood, enormous desserts
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 454-3574
www.gladstones.com
Price: $20-$45
Cool Features: Ocean view, shares parking with public beach
Guido's
Food: Italian
3874 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu
(310) 456-1979 (800) 4-GUIDOS
www.guidosmalibu.com
Price: $10-$30
Cool Features: Popular celebrity place.
Howdy's Taqueria
Food: Mexican
3835 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu
(310) 456-6299
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Try the breakfast burrito and the “Pepperdine Burrito.”
Jack in the Box
Food: Fast food
23017 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-8943
www.jackinthebox.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Two tacos for $.99 at 4 a.m.—can't beat it!
Johnnie's New York Pizzeria
Food: Pizza, pastas, sandwiches
22333 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-1717
www.johnniesnypizza.com
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Delicious New York-style pizza.
La Paz
Food: Mexican
4505 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas
(818) 880-8076
www.oscarslapaz.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Donate dollar bills to charity by shooting them up onto the ceiling with a rubber band. The waiter will put a thumbtack in the bill first so that it sticks.
La Salsa
Food: Mexican
22800 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 317-9466
www.lasalsa.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: The big guy in a sombrero standing on the roof is a Malibu landmark.
Malibu Seafood
Food: Seafood
25653 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-3430 (310) 456-6298
www.malibuseafood.com
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: The fish 'n chips is out of this world.
Marmalade Café
Food: American
3894 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu
(310) 317-4242
www.marmaladecafe.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Constantly in the tabloids for celebrity sightings, plus they serve a wicked sandwich.
Moonshadows
Food: Seafood
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-3010
Price: $20-$40
Cool Features: On the beach with a "Blue Lounge" and a DJ.
Neptune's Net
Food: Seafood
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 457-3095
www.neptunesnet.com
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Regulars call it “the Net.”
Nobu
Food: Sushi
3835 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu
(310) 317-9140 (310) 317-9137
www.nobomatsuhisa.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: The staff shouts a welcome as customers enter.
Paradise Cove Beach Café
Food: Seafood
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 457-2503
www.paradisecovemalibu.com
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Free beach parking at Paradise Cove if you eat in the restaurant.
Reel Inn
Food: Seafood
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-8221
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Cheap beach dining, fresh seafood.
Sage Room
Food: Mediterranean
28915 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 457-0711
www.malibusageroom.com
Price: $10-$30
Cool Features: Authentic Italian food, great ambiance, and exceptional wine list.
Spruzzo's
Food: Pizza, steaks, pasta
29575 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 457-8282
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Three dining areas, “each with its own distinctive sensory stimulus.”
Taverna Tony
Food: Greek
23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu
(310) 317-9667
www.tavernatony.com
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: House bouzouki band.
Thai Dishes
Food: Thai
22333 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 456-6655
www.originalthaidishes.com
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Karaoke and sake bombing.
Tra Di Noi
Food: Italian
3835 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu
(310) 456-0169
www.tradinoimalibu.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Just two miles from campus, another celebrity hotspot.
Tutto Bene
Food: Italian
22235 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 317-6769
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Many celebs frequent this restaurant.
Wood Ranch
Food: Barbecue
5050 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills
(818) 597-8900
www.woodranch.com
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Authentic Texas-style barbecue, delicious tri-tips.
Zooma Sushi
Food: Sushi, teriyaki, tempura
29350 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
(310) 317-0127
www.zoomasushi.net
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Best sushi in Malibu since 1987. Early bird specials; reservations recommended.